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States that follow California emissions rules represent about a third of the U.S. auto market, and they each may also adopt the new targets.
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Every US EV costs less than $1,000 a year to fuel, according to federal estimatesGasoline models cost much more to fuel, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids were in the middle with estimated annual fueling costs of $1,000 to $2,000.
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2023 Kia EV6 GT: US details revealed—but not price or range quite yetAccording to Kia, it can out-accelerate models from Ferrari and Lamborghini—as well as the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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Tesla hikes price of Full Self-Driving to $15,000 on September 5, expands beta testThe price has been $12,000 since October 2020, and this latest price hike corresponds with a broader rollout of beta testing.
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EV tax credit consequence: Plug-in vehicle lease prices are soaringA vast swath of EV and PHEV models are no longer eligible for the federal EV tax credit, so captive finance companies are passing the cost along.
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Dodge electric muscle car, Lucid Air Sapphire, fastest-charging EV, tax credit eligibility: The Week in ReverseWhich are the lowest-priced U.S.-market EVs? Which American-made EVs qualify for the new Clean Vehicle Credit? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 19, 2022. We started out the week rounding up the cheapest EVs for...
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The changes apply to both the R1T and R1S. Customers have until September 1 to reconfigure their pre-orders or cancel them.
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Three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire bows as the most powerful sedan in the world—and it’s an EVThe tri-motor Air Sapphire could beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in nearly every performance metric. And versus other Airs, it sacrifices no interior or cargo space.
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Far-off-futuristic Lincoln Model L100 Concept EV is racy-looking but detached from drivingLincoln's radical design statement shows what an autonomous electric vehicle from the brand might look like.
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IRS: You can still buy an EV or PHEV in 2022 and claim tax credit—only if it’s American-madeSome preliminary guidance issued by the DOE and IRS gives some early assurance of which EV and PHEV models are tax-credit-eligible for the remainder of 2022.
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Inflation Reduction Act drastically cuts EV, plug-in hybrid models eligible for federal tax creditThe tax credit is almost certainly gone for the rest of 2022 and will be back at the beginning of 2023 for a smaller group of vehicles. Here's an idea of what that list will include.
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Analysis: Electric pickups emit less CO2 than the average gasoline truck anywhere in the USIncluding manufacturing and other necessary pieces, an electric pickup reduces lifetime emissions 57% compared to the average gasoline truck, the analysis found.
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These are the electric vehicles that start under $40,000, not counting incentives or tax credits.
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EV tax credit breakdown, F-150 Lightning price hike, used EV prices, Tesla FSD pushback: The Week in ReverseWhich super-efficient EV has gone Stealth? Who called Tesla’s Full Self-Driving irresponsible this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 12, 2022. We paid a whole lot of attention to the $7,500 EV tax credit...
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Buy now to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expires for 2022How long will it take President Biden’s pen to reach the Inflation Reduction Act? That’s how long EV shoppers have to claim their $7,500 this year.
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Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surgeThe average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased far more year-over-year than that of other powertrain types.
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Ralph Nader calls for NHTSA to order removal of Tesla Full Self-DrivingThe auto-safety firebrand and former third-party Presidential candidate called FSD "one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades."
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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The darkened appearance package adds $6,000 to the price of most Lucid Air electric cars, but deliveries won't be made until early 2023.
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EV buyers have far better credit than ICE shoppersEVs on average cost more, but buyers have much higher credit scores and are making down payments for a larger piece of the cost.
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Will EV tax credit price caps add urgency to arrival of affordable electric cars?Legislation would add price caps of $55,000 for electric cars and $80,000 for electric pickup trucks and SUVs—cutting out some of the U.S. built EVs and American supply chain lawmakers are attempting to foster.
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BMW iX review, lower-priced VW ID.4, limited Mini Cooper SE, Fisker and Lucid updates: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is offering to buy back its recalled EVs? Which company was sentenced to a U.S. criminal penalty for diesel emissions this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 5, 2022. We warmed up to the weirdness...
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One of the cheapest US-market EVs now starts $4,325 higher due to supply-chain woesThe base-model $30,750 Mini Cooper SE is on an indefinite hiatus due to supply-chain issues, but you can still order one of the upper-trim versions.
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Review: 2023 BMW iX is charmingly offbeat, delivers on range ratingsAll the other electric SUVs might seem a little bland after driving the BMW iX, which can feel equal parts charming and off-putting. Just make sure you’re at peace with the styling.
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