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Ford ends EV markups, Lucid details motor tech, CR-V Hybrid pricing, Jeep PHEVs: The Week in ReverseBengt HalvorsonWhich EV was shown to be the most aerodynamic production car in the world? Which bidirectional charger is approved under warranty for the Leaf? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 16, 2022. One of the biggest stories of the week is a sea change for how one of the biggest U.S. automakers is selling cars—starting with EVs. With new rules for its dealers announced this week, to be put into practice in January 2024, Ford is ending haggling and markups on EVs. Dealers who want to sell EVs can choose from two...
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Lightyear 0 is the most aerodynamic production car in the world, wind-tunnel testing verifiesLightyear's claim of 0.175 is an impressive achievement for even a low-volume production car.
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35 states get the green light for $7.5 billion national EV charging networkThe Biden administration confirmed 35 states are approved to start installing chargers that are considered part of a national network. Additional states will be approved "on a rolling basis."
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Ford aims to make EV markups and haggling history with dealership rules starting in 2024Non-negotiable pricing will be a core tenet of new dealer agreements permitting the sale of the company's EVs.
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Jeep adds plug-in hybrid value with Wrangler Willys 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe special editionBoth models help bulk up a lineup of plug-in hybrids that are an important complement to the brand’s shift to EVs.
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How Lucid leaps past Tesla with smaller motorsBottom line: Lucid claims that its drive units are light, compact, efficient, power-dense, and can be scaled up. And it took going back to the core physics to get there.
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At a delivery event in Vietnam, the company delivered 100 of its EVs to “pioneer customers who made the earliest reservations.”
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Nissan approves first US bidirectional charger for Leaf, use won't affect warrantyThe Leaf-compatible Fermata Energy charger will be the first bidirectional system in an EV able to supply power to the grid, Nissan claims.
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime moverThe RX 450h+ will cost more and weigh more than hybrid versions of the popular Lexus crossover—without remarkable performance or electric range.
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base modelGM sees the Equinox EV as leading the charge beyond early adopters—and a $30,000 starting price point is an important part of that.
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Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazzThe 2024 VW ID.Buzz is on the way, and it’s a modern-day electric Microbus in more than design inspiration.
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With American traffic deaths already at a 16-year high, safety officials haven't yet weighed in on the effects of a sudden weight gain in the vehicle fleet with the shift to EVs.
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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on gridMany home chargers already have metering capability, but without the requirement to use it utilities were forcing customers to install separate meters at their own expense.
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Rivian Camp mode, California heat-wave EV charging, US batteries for Toyota and Honda EVs: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is first using CATL’s cell-to-pack battery tech for 600-plus miles of range? In which U.S. state have EVs passed 15% of overall new-vehicle sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2022...
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Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it's nearing productionThe most affordable version of the Lucid Air lineup might be arriving soon, Lucid hinted in a holiday-weekend message.
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Leading into Labor Day weekend, California asks EV drivers to limit chargingCalifornia's grid operator doesn't want EV owners plugging in after 4 p.m. going into the holiday weekend.
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2023 Mercedes EQS SUV starts at $105,550, EPA range up to 305 miles for US-made EVThe base Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ will be one of a short list of three-row EVs to top 300 miles of range.
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The list of model year 2022 EVs offering at least 300 miles of range is diverse and now includes sedans, hatchbacks, crossovers, SUVs, and pickups.
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Tesla, Genesis top study of in-vehicle tech experiencePhone-based key features scored high, while fingerprint readers did not in this annual look at advanced-tech features in new cars.
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Genesis prices Electrified G80 at $80,920, expands EV availability to more statesThe Hyundai luxury brand is aiming for an all-electric lineup by 2030, and the Electrified G80 is one of the first pieces of that shift.
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Geely’s Zeekr will deliver EVs with 600+ mile range, CATL battery tech in Q1 2023The CATL tech—with its impressive claims for energy density, cooling, and range—will first go into the Chinese premium EV brand.
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Mustang Mach-E prices, Kia EV9, expensive EV leases, CARB and EV tax credit shape the future: The Week in ReverseWhat controversial option on Tesla vehicles was given a price increase this week? Which EV maker announced this week that its tech will be used in watercraft? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 26, 2022. Some of the...
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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets price increase of up to $8,300, range boost for some versionsModels with the larger 91-kwh pack and all-wheel drive gain 13 miles of range, to 290 miles of EPA-estimated range, according to Ford.
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