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Average hybrid prices increased 40.5%, while average EV prices increased 35.1%, with the Nissan Leaf seeing the greatest hike.
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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in ReverseWhich brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023...
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California targets 35% EVs by model year 2026Targets will roughly triple sales of EVs, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles by 2026, on the way to a phaseout of other vehicle types by 2035.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept completes 626-mile trip on a single chargeThe concept hatchback went the distance with a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—although as a development car and proof point it hardly compares to production models.
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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile rangeThe 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headlinersThe first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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Jeep's Magneto 2.0 concept is a more powerful version of last year's off-road-focused electric Wrangler—as Jeep thinks out how to take its off-road icon all-electric.
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid rated at up to 43 mpg, priced at $28,545The Sportage Hybrid has recently been rated at up to 43 mpg—beating the most efficient versions of all its hybrid rivals without a charge port.
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Hummer EV review, Lexus RZ yoke, Fisker battery warranty, Tesla going big: The Week in ReverseWhich EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country? Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 8, 2022. This...
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Mercedes wants your next Amazon delivery to arrive in an electric eSprinter vanWith U.S. production due next year, Mercedes plots a bigger future for its commercial vans, with last-mile delivery packages first on the route to expansion.
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Tesla CEO Musk stresses scaling up, teases dedicated robotaxi, Cybertruck updateTesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fansIt’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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Valmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.
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Lexus RZ electric SUV set for US reveal April 20—with steering yokeLexus is aiming to be all-electric by 2030, and the 2023 RZ is the first step. It's due for a reveal in production form soon.
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Electric DeLorean teased for August reveal, the first of an all-EV brand reviving a familiar nameThe company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver's car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
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GM and Honda expand partnership with range of affordable EVs expected by 2027The electric vehicle partnership aims to build millions of EVs using GM's Ultium battery technology.
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Tesla delivery record, Polestar EVs at Hertz, EV supply chain, Nio smartphone: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration makes another move to secure the EV supply chain. Polestar EVs will soon be offered at Hertz. Tesla sets a new delivery record. And why would Nio be considering its own smartphone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla delivered more than 300,000 vehicles globally...
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Polestar EVs will soon be widely available at HertzBuilding on plans to add Tesla vehicles to the Hertz EV fleet, the Polestar 2 electric hatch will be to regular renters as well as ride-hailing drivers.
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The Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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Toyota and Nissan EV tax credit, Vinfast US plant, breaking down the EV partisan divide: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced plans to build electric SUVs in North Carolina? What is the most expensive material widely needed for EV batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 1, 2022. Toyota and Nissan are both soon...
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Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs soonerThe mpg standards are a step steeper than an original proposal. Arriving at an effective 49 mpg, they boost fleet efficiency by 8% to 10% annually for model years 2023-2026.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?Kia confirmed its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it hasn't revealed if and when it might be coming to the U.S.
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Vinfast plans to build EVs in North Carolina starting in 2024Vietnam's Vinfast plans to build up to 150,000 electric vehicles annually near Raleigh, beginning in 2024.
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Poll finds bipartisan support for policies supporting EV adoptionA poll conducted for an EV trade group highlights that the polarization around EVs isn't as pronounced as politicians suggest.
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