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The EV9 is an all-electric SUV sized closely to the gasoline Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander, or the Rivian R1S EV.
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EV materials from Japan, Lucid recall, EV battery degradation: Today’s Car News
Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. Lucid has used over-the-air software to lessen the scope of a physical recall repair. And battery degradation is gradual and likely won’t brick a used EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports A clever application of a diagnostic tool...
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Battery degradation isn't likely to brick your EV, data confirms
Even considering high mileage EVs, just 1.5% of EV battery packs have been replaced, suggest results from the analysis firm Recurrent.
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Lucid Air OTA update helped narrow recall pool for part defect
Lucid has pushed an over-the-air update that identifies a flawed contactor in a limited number of vehicles—but it requires owners accepting them.
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EV materials from Japan may be tax-credit-eligible with trade pact
A reported trade agreement with Japan, due to be formally announced today, might allow EV battery materials from Japan to qualify in U.S.-made vehicles for the Clean Vehicle Credit.
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Aptera driver-assist tech, 2024 Sonata design, used Tesla prices plunge: Today’s Car News
Prices on used EV have fallen dramatically, and the Tesla Model 3 leads the way. Aptera is the first to use open-source-based Openpilot for driver-assist tech. LG plans a mammoth Arizona plant. And Hyundai previewed the new look of the 2024 Sonata Hybrid. Hyundai has revealed the design of the 2024...
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Aptera is planning on factory integration of a driver-assistance system based on open-source code.
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LG plans $5.5B Arizona battery plant as largest in America
The LG Energy Solution plant is claimed to be the largest single battery-making investment in an American facility.
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2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid refresh will embrace sporty side
The front end is lower, with a horizontal look that some may see as borrowed from the Ioniq 6 EV.
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Tesla Model 3 leads a nosedive in used EV prices
Average used Model 3 asking prices are down 21.5% since Sept. 2022, making it the used car that has taken the steepest pricing nosedive in the past six months.
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Nissan Ariya e-4orce, Dodge Hornet PHEV, Kia EV5, Ford Explorer EV: The Week in Reverse
Which EV brand started including Tesla Superchargers in its interface? Which state is running out of money for its EV rebates, partly because sales are so strong? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 24, 2023...
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Rivian adds compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation app
The interface adds Tesla Supercharger locations, although Rivian drivers must also then use the Tesla app.
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The company is promising dramatically simplified manufacturing, with the software and hardware complexity to allow constant improvement.
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Audi Q4 E-Tron review, Mullen GT, in-wheel motors in cars: Today’s Car News
The flashy Qiantu K50 that looked like a Chinese rival to the Tesla Roadster is back with a U.S. plan. In-wheel motors make their debut in a passenger car. And the Q4 E-Tron leaves us underwhelmed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports A follow-up test drive of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric...
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Test drive: 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron underwhelms in range, price
The Q4 E-Tron simply doesn’t excel in all the premium ways we expect Audi to versus VW.
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Dongfeng claims world's first passenger cars with in-wheel motors
China's Dongfeng finds that the setup saves weight versus an inboard, dual-motor setup, adds storage space, and allows more effective torque vectoring.
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Qiantu K50 electric sports car revamped for US as Mullen GT
Mullen has revived U.S. plans for the K50, also known as the Dragonfly K50, and plans revised styling for it to be more in line with other planned models.
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Dodge Hornet PHEV drive, Hyundai charging robot, Mexico and EVs: Today’s Car News
We drive the first plug-in Dodge and get PowerShots. Hyundai shows a charging robot that could be used for self-driving cars or accessibility features. And Mexico is building a lot of EVs but not buying them. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive and review of the 2024 Dodge...
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Dodge’s first PHEV follows its bad-boy brand image much more than minding the miles per gallon or kilowatt-hour.
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Why Mexico builds many US-bound EVs but buys few of them
The scarcity of public charging in Mexico is part of it. So are the very low wages related to the cost of EVs.
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriers
Robotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Electric Ford Explorer, Kia EV5, made-in-US Genesis EV, battery cost and insurance: Today’s Car News
Ford reveals an all-electric Explorer. Kia shows a smaller EV5 electric SUV. EV battery packs could create an insurance-cost issue. And Genesis ramps up American-made EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is now building its Electrified GV70 EV in Alabama. We took a look at why...
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Genesis builds the Electrified GV70 in Alabama: Why that’s important
Later this month Genesis will start delivering the first model from the Hyundai luxury brand to be made outside South Korea—and it’s an EV.
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Europe gets an all-electric Ford Explorer, with VW's assist
Related to the Volkswagen ID.4, the electric Explorer revealed on Tuesday isn’t due to ever be sold in the U.S.
Bengt Halvorson