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Dodge goes loud-and-proud with its electric muscle car. Tesla tops a study of the charging experience. Acura shows how its design draws out in EVs. Evidence mounts for BMW shifting its battery strategy. And we distill the list of eligible vehicles for the EV tax credit down to a very few. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The IRS has issued some guidance on the revamped EV tax credit, now called the Clean Vehicle Credit, that was ushered in with President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act Tuesday. With the cap for Tesla and GM not lifted until 2023 and North...
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Acura Precision EV Concept suggests a driver-driven duality in its future electric vehiclesEVs are coming to the Acura brand, and the Precision EV Concept shows the shape of them—wrapped in an entirely new interface for the automated-driving era.
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Tesla Supercharger network ranks highest in customer satisfaction, finds J.D. PowerThe survey giant also noted that charging-hardware reliability is becoming an issue, with an increasing portion of respondents pointing to malfunctioning equipment.
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Report: EVE Energy deal with BMW confirms pivot to cylindrical batteries—perhaps Tesla 4680 formatEVE has signed contracts to be BMW's primary supplier of battery cells in Europe for a new line of EVs debuting in 2025, according to the report.
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This screaming-loud, gear-shifting Dodge electric muscle car doesn't follow the Tesla PlaidThe Charger Daytona SRT has retro styling, a multi-speed transmission, and "bone shaking" fake exhaust sounds that electrify the classic muscle car. It's fair to say Tesla and Lucid fans aren't the target buyer.
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IRS: You can still buy an EV or PHEV in 2022 and claim tax credit—only if it’s American-madeSome preliminary guidance issued by the DOE and IRS gives some early assurance of which EV and PHEV models are tax-credit-eligible for the remainder of 2022.
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Kia Sportage PHEV pricing, Dodge Hornet PHEV revealed, inside the Mercedes EQE SUV: Today’s Car NewsBengt HalvorsonThe Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid slots in at a lower price than the RAV4 Prime. We take a look inside the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. And the Dodge Hornet R/T attempts to give a sportier edge to plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With a 30-mile electric range, all-wheel drive, and a performance-car flavor with plenty of muscle-car cues from the larger Charger—and a crossover style that at some angles harks to hatchback compact cars—the 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid plays a lot of different angles all at once. Mercedes-Benz has provided a look inside its...
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric milesThe Sportage PHEV will be available in all 50 states but is unlikely to be eligible for the reconstituted EV tax credit.
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US-built Mercedes EQE SUV teased with interior photos, due for October debutThe EQE SUV will be a taller counterpart to the Tesla Model S–sized EQE sedan that's also supposed to arrive in the U.S. later this year.
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Preview: Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid stings with 30-mile electric range, muscle-car cuesThe R/T's 15.5-kwh battery pack allows it to go more than 30 miles of EPA electric driving range, according to Dodge, with efficiency still an unknown.
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EV tax credit shortlist, Polestar 6 roadster, iPhone maker's electric tractors: Today’s Car NewsPolestar confirms what looks a lot like a rival to the Tesla Roadster 2.0. Foxconn plans to build electric tractors alongside the Lordstown Endurance. And it’s the end of the EV tax credit as we know it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With President Biden signing the Inflation...
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Inflation Reduction Act drastically cuts EV, plug-in hybrid models eligible for federal tax creditThe tax credit is almost certainly gone for the rest of 2022 and will be back at the beginning of 2023 for a smaller group of vehicles. Here's an idea of what that list will include.
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GM's former Ohio factory might soon be making an electric pickup, an urban EV, and self-driving tractors.
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Polestar 6 electric roadster confirmed for production in 2026, chasing Tesla Roadster 2.0The hardtop convertible will be built on Polestar’s own aluminum platform and “showcases the brand’s vision for future sports cars.”
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Cheapest US EVs, fastest-charging EV, gas vs. electric pickups, diesel-rule suit dropped: Today’s Car NewsWe look at the lowest-priced U.S. EVs. An industry group drops its lawsuit over tighter diesel tailpipe rules. How much better for emissions are electric pickups? And a Chinese automaker claims to have the world’s fastest-charging mass-production EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Truckmakers drop lawsuit challenging tailpipe emissions standardsAfter resistance from a wide range of states and companies, an industry group has dropped its opposition to tighter diesel rules.
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Analysis: Electric pickups emit less CO2 than the average gasoline truck anywhere in the USIncluding manufacturing and other necessary pieces, an electric pickup reduces lifetime emissions 57% compared to the average gasoline truck, the analysis found.
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Top-tech Xpeng G9 SUV claimed to be world's fastest-charging mass-produced EVThe quickest charging rates will also require new 480-kw DC fast chargers Xpeng plans to roll out in sync with the G9's market launch.
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These are the electric vehicles that start under $40,000, not counting incentives or tax credits.
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EV tax credit breakdown, F-150 Lightning price hike, used EV prices, Tesla FSD pushback: The Week in ReverseWhich super-efficient EV has gone Stealth? Who called Tesla’s Full Self-Driving irresponsible this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 12, 2022. We paid a whole lot of attention to the $7,500 EV tax credit...
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Buy now to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expires for 2022How long will it take President Biden’s pen to reach the Inflation Reduction Act? That’s how long EV shoppers have to claim their $7,500 this year.
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EV tax credit’s twisted timeline, IKEA charging, Nader and Tesla FSD: Today’s Car NewsRalph Nader calls out Tesla Full Self-Driving. Electrify America adds chargers at IKEA. Could the EV tax credit reboot break WTO rules? And not even industry insiders can verify the EV tax credit is coming back before the end of the year, so buy now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rulesEU officials believe tax credits are a strong incentive for EV purchasers, and battery sourcing requirements put EU companies at a disadvantage.
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US IKEA stores will get Electrify America charging for EV drivers and EV-based deliveryThis is the first time Electrify America will be installing chargers for both public and fleet use simultaneously.
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