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The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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Kia confirmed the EV9 electric SUV for the US: Now what about that electric pickup?The electric pickup is being designed on the same E-GMP platform underpinning the upcoming EV9 SUV, plus the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60. But U.S. plans aren't certain yet, a Kia America exec underscored.
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Hyundai plans to build Santa Fe Hybrid, fully electric Genesis GV70 in AlabamaBoth vehicles will be built near Montgomery, Alabama, at a plant that currently builds gasoline versions of the Santa Fe, among others.
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Vinfast prices 2023 VF 8 and VF 9 around mandatory battery leasing: Here's how it worksVinfast plans to be the first automaker to offer a battery subscription program in the U.S. with a tiered monthly fee structure, and the Vietnamese automaker has also announced new starting prices for both the VF 8 and VF 9 SUVs.
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Analysis: Prices on used hybrids and EVs are up more than a third vs. a year agoAverage 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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Honda confirms a Civic Hybrid. Tesla gets a “do-over” on fixing its Boombox. The Leaf and Niro lineups get refreshed. And California sets its rules for more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California this morning officially posted its Proposed Regulation for Advanced Clean Cars II rulemaking. Distilled down, the rules aim to boost sales of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell light vehicles, combined, to 35% of new light-vehicle purchases by the 2026 model year. It’s on the way to a 68% portion of those vehicles by 2030 and 100% by 2035. Honda has...
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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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Honda will drop Insight hybrid sedan to make room for Civic HybridHonda is changing strategy to focus on hybrid versions of its core models, which it expects to make up 50% of the sales mix for each model.
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Boombox recall redux: Teslas now keep to pedestrian alert rules when summonedThe recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they're moving.
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Kia reveals redesigned 2023 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybridThe family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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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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The 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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1,050-hp, 446-mile Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance keeps the Dream (Edition) aliveA tri-motor version of the Lucid Air isn't here yet, and the Dream Edition Performance is sold out. So a new Grand Touring Performance takes the top spot.
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Honda teases two electric sports cars, charges up EV investmentHonda plans to launch 30 EVs globally by 2030, and aims to be producing around two million EVs annually at that point.
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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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Could studying gasoline "superusers" be a catalyst for EV policy? At least one state thinks soOne in 10 U.S. drivers burn 32% of gasoline used in U.S. light-duty vehicles, and these users burn more gasoline than the bottom 60% of drivers combined.
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Plug-in hybrid sales surprise: Jeep Wrangler 4xe outsells RAV4 PrimeThe plug-in hybrid Jeep is outselling the Toyota RAV4 Prime by a significant margin—surprising given Toyota's reputation to go big on hybrids.
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We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and with up to 43 mpg combined and a base price of $28,545, the Sportage Hybrid undercuts a large group of rivals including hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson. The front-wheel-drive version beats them all on gas...
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Will an EV shift in 2025-2035 be the most transformative period in the history of the automobile?An EDF report notes that the EV sector has gained momentum in the past year, despite supply-chain disruptions. Will a period starting in 2025 mark an accelerated transformation?
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Jeep updates Magneto concept for one-pedal off-roading, quicker accelerationJeep'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.
Martin Padgett