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Which state has used a tax on public EV charging to help cut the tax on gasoline? Which electric automaker got a $2.5 billion lifeline this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 28, 2023. General Motors confirmed that it will discontinue the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV electric cars at the end of the year, as these models’ Orion Assembly plant in Michigan transitions to electric truck production at high volume. GM hasn’t yet said what comes next, but it’s working on next-generation Ultium tech for...
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Volvo EX90 electric SUV already sold out for its first yearVolvo also recently reported that in the U.S., its EVs and plug-in hybrids combined make up more than a quarter of total sales.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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Tesla undercuts rivals, $7,500 tax credit shortlist, Polestar 4, Mercedes GLE PHEV review: The Week in ReverseWhat kind of fuel is being tested by Toyota in plug-in hybrids? Which Jaguar and Land Rover EVs are in the works? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2023. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e...
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In the shift to EVs, are tailpipes a sign of the past?The most obvious visual cues of an internal combustion engine might even be going out of style—even in gasoline cars. Do you want them on your EV?
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GMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax creditLocal assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Review: 2024 Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV does hybrid the right wayThe plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes GLE puts electric propulsion front and center.
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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile rangeThe Polestar 4 more directly rivals the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and a growing group of go-fast electric crossovers.
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Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?Ahead of the new rules going into effect tomorrow, April 18, here’s the complete list of vehicles currently qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit amount on purchases.
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By sales, at the end of 2022, EVs stood at about 6% of the U.S. market while PHEVs were at just over 1%.
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Hyundai Kona Electric, Ram 1500 REV details, Walmart charging network: The Week in ReverseWhich model did Toyota reveal as getting fuel-cell propulsion soon? Which electric car danced and jumped in a recent introduction? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 14, 2023. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the...
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twistsThe Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickupWhat about a Ram Dakota? Ram CEO Mike Koval suggested a small electric truck could be viable as a global model—perhaps with combustion versions for other markets like South America.
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EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandatedEVs aren't mandated by the set of rules proposed by the EPA Wednesday, but they will almost certainly offer the easiest path to compliance under extremely strict new requirements.
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500-mile Ram 1500 REV: Will it be upstaged by range-extended XR?Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. talks about base-model availability, 20-foot pass-throughs, charging robots, and the range-extended XR.
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Hyundai confirmed that a smaller 48.6-kwh battery pack is U.S.-bound—and with nearly 200 miles of range it may give the Kona Electric an advantage on value even without the help of an EV tax credit.
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Prius Prime, Ioniq 6, EQE SUV reviews, ID.7 preview drive, Tesla price cuts: The Week in ReverseWhich models will be eligible for the full $7,500 of the revamped EV tax credit? Are recent rounds of Tesla price cuts spurring stronger EV sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 7, 2023. This week we once again...
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Toyota plans to push plug-in hybrid EV range beyond 120 milesIn an address from its CEO, Toyota also announced plans to double the driving range of battery electric models by 2026.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpgWith a price starting below $30,000 and a 42-mpg rating, the Corolla Cross steps up the value in a form many Americans want.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in reboots Volt formulaWith up to 44 electric miles, is the newest Prius PHEV more than a Volt-alike?
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Review: 2023 Mercedes EQE 350+ 4Matic SUV surfs the electric waveMercedes-Benz’s second BEV crossover brings its SUV lineup out of no-man’s land, but does the EQE SUV let it off the charging hook?
Martin Padgett