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Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and specifications for its U.S. versions of two upcoming electric models. The 2022 BMW i4 fastback will start at $56,395—about $6,000 higher than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range—while the 2022 BMW iX SUV will start at $84,195. Both are expected to offer about 300 miles of range in at least one version. We...
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Nissan Ariya EV: US arrival will be delayed to early 2022The Ariya will offer up to 300 miles of range in some versions, with a choice between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
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2022 BMW i4 up close: How does it size up vs. Model 3?The 2022 BMW i4 arrives next year, but at an introduction in Los Angeles we got some hands on time with the new electric sedan to see how it stacks up versus the Model 3 on size, comfort, and technology.
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2022 BMW i4 preview: US version will start at $56,395, offer up to 300 miles of rangeBMW has priced the i4 electric car above Tesla Model 3 territory, although an M50 performance version aims to out-handle the Model 3 Performance.
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Which electric vehicles include free road-trip fast-charging?Most new EVs offer U.S. buyers at least introductory access to fast-charging networks, but only a few offer free road-trip charging for years.
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2021 Tesla Model S Plaid due for reveal and first deliveries June 10Although a Plaid+ model with more than 520 miles of range won't arrive until 2022, Tesla is due to roll out new Model S Plaid and Long Range models very soon.
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Which automaker might not be allowed to sell its EVs in the state where they’re produced? Which upcoming electric vehicle has reached a claimed 200,000 hand-raisers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 28, 2021. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV got its official U.S.-spec debut this week, and with up to 300 miles of range, bi-directional charging tech, and a style like no other, it’s poised to be a hit—if Hyundai sells enough to meet demand, that is. We also got some up-close time with the Ioniq 5 and...
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Proposed EV tax credit boost: $12,500 for union labor and US-madeThe Senate is again considering an expansion of the EV tax credit—this time, potentially with provisions that would provide boosts related to American workers.
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How long will my EV battery last? California proposes degradation limitsElectric vehicle batteries that don't last the life of the vehicle miss the environmental point—and CARB won't let that slide.
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Lucid Air electric sedan interface doesn't skip physical touch pointsLarge touchscreen interfaces are a big part of the user experience in the Air electric sedan, but it doesn't get rid of all the buttons.
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Ford is developing electric Explorer SUV, two dedicated EV platforms for debut by 2025Two new electric vehicle platforms might span everything from electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator.
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10 reasons the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is irresistibleThe Ioniq 5 is Hyundai's first dedicated electric vehicle, and it's something different whether your benchmark is a gasoline model, a Tesla, or something else.
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The 2022 Ioniq 5 can charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes at a 350-kw DC fast-charger, and it can recover 68 miles of range in about five minutes.
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Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric work truck: 300-mile version will add $10,000The top-selling truck is playing to the pragmatic with its F-150 Lightning electric pickup—starting with a $39,974 base price and a lot of towing, hauling, and charging flexibility.
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Plug-in hybrid SUV lease deal: Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs much less than Toyota RAV4 PrimeThe Wrangler plug-in hybrid only goes about half as far as the RAV4 Prime all-electric, but the off-road-capable PHEV costs a lot less to lease.
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Ford F-150 Lightning, heavy Hummer EV, Chevy Bolt EUV deliveries, Kia EV6: The Week in ReverseWill the U.S. get new point-of-sale incentives for electric vehicles? Which California EV startup announced a price for its first vehicle, originally to be offered by subscription only? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May...
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Ford F-150 Lightning will be a home backup power broker: What Tesla Powerwall?The Lightning electric truck will be one of the first vehicles on the market to offer a comprehensive home backup power solution without buying home energy storage, such as a Powerwall.
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2021 Rivian R1T: Electric truck face-offThe R1T and F-150 Lightning focus on different customers but set out to achieve some of the same goals.
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The automaker plans to source cells for upcoming Ford and Lincoln EVs from joint-venture battery plants in North America.
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Biden proposing point-of-sale incentives, affordable EVs made in AmericaThe Ford F-150 Lightning is the showpiece for what Biden hopes will be an EV future made in America—with huge incentives for consumers, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Bolt EV ship out to dealerships earlyGM has confirmed that the Michigan-built Chevy Bolt EUV and Bolt EV will start reaching dealerships in May.
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This electric truck stop won't offer gas or diesel—just 25 MW of solar-supplemented chargingThe 25-megawatt truck stop will specialize in charging the thousands of heavy-duty long-haul trucks that California wants to put in use over the decade.
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Electric Subaru, Bolt EV range test, Hummer EV off-road, Toyota electric plans: The Week in ReverseWhich companies announced plans to make a $30,000 EV in the U.S.? What European automaker says it sees a potential upside in battery-swapping tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 14, 2021. Anticipation continues to...
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Toyota thinks 85% of its new US vehicles will have tailpipes in 2030Considering a tougher new mandate within California emissions states, Toyota EVs might be few and far between in other states.
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