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Which automaker beat Tesla so far this year in EV sales, according to some reports this past week? Which company confirmed that it has 1,000 battery swapping stations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 8, 2022. This week, Toyota confirmed that it’s delivered the 200,000 qualifying vehicles that will trigger a phaseout period for the EV tax credit for Toyota and Lexus. That means the $7,500 tax credit buyers can claim for models like the BZ4X electric car and RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will drop to $3,750 on...
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Study: Demand for hybrids and EVs is soaring in rural AmericaLooking at used-vehicle market share, demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric models is growing faster in areas outside coastal urban and suburban population centers.
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VW breaks ground on first EV cell “gigafactory,” starts PowerCo battery businessThe Salzgitter battery cell factory, termed SalzGiga by VW, will be a hub for global battery activities and a template for factories around Europe and potentially North America.
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Tesla leads in EVs and BYD tops plug-in sales globally, but VW's in the passing laneIn regulatory parlance, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are sometimes considered together as EVs, but in the real-world market one has a tailpipe and the other doesn't.
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Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will phase out October 1The Toyota BZ4X EV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, and Lexus NX 450h+ are among those eligible for the full credit amount today.
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Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savingsGeotab found that 76% of trucks wouldn't need to be charged during the day if they were electric, while 45% of trucks fit in a sweet spot to save money, even assuming a higher initial price.
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The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal, Cadillac Lyriq review, Toyota EV tax credit sunset: The Week in ReverseWhy are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2022. We brought...
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What the EPA ruling means for the carbon footprint of your electric carThe assurance that your EV will keep getting cleaner and more climate-friendly with the grid—everywhere in the U.S.—is no longer a foregone conclusion.
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Study finds EV powertrains aren't especially trouble-prone, but all the other tech isEVs don’t stand out as problematic in the survey if you keep to things like batteries, motors, and charging systems.
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Stunning Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan gives the Tesla Model 3 its first true rivalThe E-GMP propulsion kit that the Ioniq 6 is built on will look familiar to anyone who’s pored over specs for the Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6.
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Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq augurs in a new wave of electric luxuryWe test drive Cadillac’s flagship SUV EV to see if the Blackwing brand can pivot to battery power without a misstep.
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With energy from the sun, owners might not need to charge the battery of the three-wheeled, super-efficient EV in for weeks or months.
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EV efficiency, upstream emissions not included in US vehicle standards: Lost opportunity?The more electricity EVs consume from a dirty grid, the bigger their carbon footprint; EV efficiency is important.
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What it's like to drive an electric school busThe Canadian-based Lion Electric is looking to give school buses an electric boost for the future—and we look up close at the commercial trucks it's also championing.
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EQXX sets record, Polestar 5 confirmed, wireless EV charging makes sense: The Week in ReverseWhy does wireless charging matter for electric cars? What key ingredient is missing from making the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V a great crossover? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 24, 2022. Remember when the...
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept breaks record with 746-mile trip on a single chargeThe electric concept with the solar roof broke its own record in a single-charge trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone.
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Polestar 5 confirmed with 884 hp, 800-volt architectureThe flagship EV expected for 2024 takes aim at the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Mercedes-Benz EQS.
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The annual study considers the labor contributed in final assembly in addition to what you would find on the window sticker.
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2023 Honda HR-V is a hybrid system away from greatnessHonda is the fuel economy leader, and yet the latest American HR-V is near the back of the pack in mpg. This home run in so many ways would be much better off as a hybrid.
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Forget range anxiety: Study suggests non-EV drivers underestimate capabilitiesAbout 30% of respondents mistakenly believed an EV battery pack lacked the capacity to cover their daily-driving habits.
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Why wireless charging matters for electric carsWireless charging might seem like an expensive upsell for EVs at first, but once you have it there’s no going back.
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Tesla price hike; Toyota Compact Cruiser EV; Blazer EV, Ioniq 6, Celestiq teased: The Week in ReverseFor how long will Tesla be the world’s top EV maker? How does a tech supplier propose dropping the onboard charger from electric vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2022. Remember when the Tesla Model...
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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18The price hike starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and Hummer EV SUV models, the automaker said.
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