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Ford pointed to the supply chain as the reason behind another price hike of thousands on base Pro and mid-range XLT versions of the F-150 Lightning.
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Data shows Tesla and Nissan are tops in EV reliabilityEVs still "lag many conventional cars" in reliability, notes the esteemed group that tallies owner reliability data.
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Toyota starts to see how its EVs can aid the power gridA Toyota partnership with a Texas utility aims to see how vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology might take some strain off infrastructure.
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Cadillac Lyriq, EV range in winter, EV shift saves lives: Today’s Car NewsCold-weather EV range plummets across EVs, but it really varies by model. Choosing an EV is about your local health and air quality, too, a study reminds us. And we look at the Cadillac Lyriq up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Cadillac Lyriq is one of our Green Car Reports Best...
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Cadillac Lyriq: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalistThe Lyriq is the first mass-production model built around GM’s Ultium propulsion strategy, and it's one of five Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists.
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Report: Winter EV driving range varies widely by modelThe especially big drops in winter range experienced by owners with the Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen e-Golf are likely due to their air-cooled battery packs.
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That's according to researchers who looked at the potential local pollution impact of shifting to electric vehicles in the period up to 2050.
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2023 Toyota Prius review, Prius backstory, Lucid and Panasonic: Today’s Car NewsU.S. fleet fuel economy faltered last year. Lucid will be getting Panasonic batteries, some U.S.-made. And we drive the 2023 Toyota Prius and bring you some of its backstory. How does it look this good, and why now? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we bring you a first drive of the...
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Vehicle fuel economy gains faltered in 2021: Blame the SUV, againReal-world fuel economy of light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. remained flat for the 2021 model year, at 25.4 mpg, according to the report, and the shift to SUVs plus relaxed Trump-era fleet rules may be to blame for this.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning styleA wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
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2023 Toyota Prius: How design became the priority over techThe Prius’ chief engineer says design pushed the engineering process—and efficiency gains—for the latest version of the hybrid icon.
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Lucid shifts to Panasonic batteries, some to be US-madeThe Panasonic supply headed to Lucid may include cells from Japan and Kansas, and be bound for Lucid's “full vehicle line-up," according to the companies.
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The IRS starts detailing what it needs for the revamped EV tax credit. Some Kia Niro EV models have been recalled. We look at what didn’t make the finals for Best Car To Buy. And the DOE backs the batteries for GM’s EV plan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday confirmed a $2.5 billion federal loan backing GM’s Ultium EV plan. More precisely, it backs the construction of three Ultium Cells LLC battery plants, in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan, that will be producing large-format pouch cells for upcoming GM electric vehicles, from...
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cutYes, the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S are among those that didn't make the cut—and here's why.
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IRS: 2023 EV tax credit needs reporting from automakers, sellersThe IRS noted back in October that the new rules were getting fast-tracked—and here it's clear it's setting the mechanism to start with the new 2023 tax year.
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2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defectThe issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
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$2.5B DOE loan backs GM's Ultium EV planThe announcement marks the DOE’s first loan made exclusively for battery cell manufacturing made under the ATVM program established under the George W. Bush administration.
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Hyundai EV range boost, $6,250 solar EV, Best Car To Buy finalists: Today’s Car NewsToday we name our five Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists. Hyundai and Kia EVs may soon be getting a range boost from silicon carbide tech. And is there a U.S. need for a low-speed solar city car? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Based on a recent announcement from a...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Cadillac Lyriq will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2023.
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Tech update may boost range of future Hyundai and Kia EVsHyundai introduced its E-GMP platform two years ago—offering a possibility of coming close to matching Tesla on efficiency and range. With silicon-carbide tech, it might potentially pass it.
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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enoughSquad estimates the solar panel will provide up to 19.2 miles in Las Vegas. Range starts at 31 miles, exclusive of solar, but can be upgraded to 61 miles with swappable modules.
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Used EV prices, EV battery pack costs, AAA mobile charging, ID.4 software upgrade: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker revealed a hydrogen-combustion performance-car concept? Can government agencies really get the Ford F-150 Lightning? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2022. In a series of introductions in Europe...
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F-150 Lightning was first electric pickup open to federal agenciesWhile the Ford F-150 Lightning was briefly on the official GSA list of available vehicles, it's not available for order right now.
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2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgradeUnlike Tesla or Polestar, this won't be an over-the-air update that can be done in an owner's driveway; it will require a dealership visit and the replacement of the 12-volt battery.
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