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Both Toyota and Nissan are getting close to an EV tax-credit phaseout that could make an affordability difference for the Toyota bZ4X or Nissan Ariya, respectively.
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EV affordability threatened by cobalt prices: Did the US let resource control lapse over oil?The U.S. helped develop the cobalt mining, important for EVs, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But today China controls most of those resources, and prices are spiking again.
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Nissan Ariya review, EQXX up close, F-150 Lightning range, welcoming Hummer EV: The Week in ReverseWhich American automaker celebrated a German factory this week? And have gas prices prompted Americans to drive less? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 25, 2022. This week we got a preview drive of the 2023 Nissan...
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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce will make all-wheel drive about more than traction: Tech previewNissan’s e-4orce all-wheel-drive system is the technology star of the Ariya lineup—but it’s not arriving until a few months later.
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Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside outThe Ariya begins a new era for Nissan EVs—concurrently a technology restart and the debut vessel for space-maximizing futurist design and a fresh interface.
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Opinion: The 2022 GMC Hummer EV does not tread lightly, but it's an agent of changeThe lifetime CO2 footprint of this niche trailblazer is likely lighter than that of almost any gasoline truck—while it outmuscles them all.
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The EQXX isn’t a far-out concept car with hypothetical tech; it hints at upcoming compact and mid-size models that could boast breakthrough efficiency.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE: Electric sedan sized like Model S arrives late 2022The EQE is sized closely to the Tesla Model S and loaded with tech features like rear-axle steering. It arrives in late 2022.
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Rivian stands out among EV-only automakers as one of few outsourcing electric motorsRivian outsourced its motors to help accelerate the launch timeline for its R1T and R1S trucks. But it's planning to phase in its own motor design.
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Volvo plug-in hybrids, Cadillac Lyriq production, Mach-E demand, Tesla prices up again: The Week in ReverseWhich carmaker announced plans to build its own charging network? Which carmaker is planning for a Starbucks at every stop? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 18, 2022. Tesla has raised prices again, with base prices...
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First drive review: 2023 Subaru Solterra sheds Toyota’s skin off-roadSubaru's first electric vehicle breaks from the related Toyota BZ4X once it leaves the pavement.
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CEO: Porsche plans to build charging network, 718 sports car going electricPorsche's charging network will be for owners and customers of the brand, although it plans to keep supporting existing infrastructure.
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The first of a series of fully electric models that will remake the luxury brand is arriving very soon.
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Tesla prices rise again: At $48,190, base Model 3 now costs a third more vs. a year agoToday's base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive has more range than the Standard Range Plus, but that discontinued model accelerated quicker and was better in the cold.
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With bigger battery, Volvo plug-in hybrids may soon go up to 41 electric milesIn T8 plug-in hybrid form, Volvo's new PHEVs also get a more powerful rear motor—making them the most powerful road cars it's ever built.
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Gas prices spur demand for high-mpg vehicles, amid short suppliesGas prices are fueling a run on high-mpg models, and to some degree on EVs—and it's exaggerating the supply issues already present this year.
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Energy, power, cells, modules, cooling: Watch Lucid's CEO give the best EV battery primer yetLucid's CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson teaches the basics on EV batteries while showing off some of the brand's tech.
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VW electric van, 50-mpg shortlist, Rivian LFP cells, GM and Ford bidirectional charging: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is testing high-power wireless charging? And what was the surprising conclusion of research assessing solid-state cell safety? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 11, 2022. Rivian has announced that the...
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Rivian will follow Tesla in making its base battery pack based on LFP cells. It also released more information on its Dual Motor models and upcoming 800V upgrades.
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Affordable electric Chevy Blazer due in 2023—sporty SS version tooA Chevrolet Blazer SS performance version will be offered for the electric Blazer due in 2023, as the brand continues to electrify its heritage models.
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VW ID.Buzz electric Microbus revealed: US version won’t be shown until 2023, sold until 2024Americans will see the ID.Buzz in 2024, after a 2023 debut. Does it live up to the electric Microbus hype?
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The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas pricesHere are the widely available cars only fueled by gasoline that achieve 50 mpg combined or more based on EPA ratings. They all start under $30,000.
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Safest EVs, Rivian price hike, Sony and Honda, Panasonic 4680, Ford Model E: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker confirmed a future electric pickup this week? Which brand teased what might be the best alternative to a new Tesla Roadster? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 4, 2022. This was a week of major corporate...
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Ford is getting its F-150 Lightning electric truck ready for extreme cold, not just CaliforniaThe very quick torque delivery of the Lightning's dual-motor system can be an asset for winter-weather stability, Ford demonstrates.
Stephen Edelstein