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Why did Tesla push back about an expansion of the federal EV tax credit? Which company's electric trucks are ready for delivery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 17, 2021. We tested the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid off-road, and brought you our impressions on why many who take this multitasking pro away from the pavement will be happy to keep the gasoline engine off with EV Mode. There’s a new range champ. EPA range and efficiency ratings were confirmed this week for the Lucid Air, including a top...
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F-150 Lightning built, Bolt EV owners cautioned, Model S yoke panned: Today’s Car NewsChevy Bolt EV owners are cautioned about parking. Ford gets ready for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup. And does Tesla’s steering yoke do all that a steering wheel can do? One consumer giant isn’t convinced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford reported on Thursday that...
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Tesla Model S steering yoke is a pain and possible safety concern, says Consumer ReportsThe consumer publication warns that Tesla's yoke could be difficult—and potentially dangerous—even after getting used to it.
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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV drivers to park 50 feet from other vehicles, due to fire riskRecalled Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are already advised not to charge inside overnight and not to let the state of charge get too high or low.
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Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks already produced, first deliveries still due for spring 2022Ford announced a $250 million expansion that will boost annual output of the electric truck to 80,000 per year, and pre-production trucks have already been built.
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Lucid Air official range, Rivian R1T production, Xpeng P5 pricing and plans: Today’s Car NewsThe Lucid Air edges out Tesla in the range race. Xpeng shows an electric sedan that could disrupt the European market. And Rivian is making—but not yet delivering—its electric trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has started making R1T electric trucks for customers...
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China's Xpeng is putting lidar into its P5, which is priced well below the Tesla Model 3 and could go on sale in Europe eventually.
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Lucid Air electric car: 520-mile EPA range rating ousts Tesla from top spotLucid's 520-mile range rating—from a 113-kwh battery pack—will likely make it the longest-range EV on the market and one of the most efficient.
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Rivian is making R1T electric trucks for customers, hasn't detailed first deliveries yetRivian will be the first automaker to deliver a modern electric truck. Now which company will be next?
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Toyota RAV4 Prime off-road, California hydrogen infrastructure, US EV ecosystem: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia reveals a roadmap for hydrogen infrastructure. Battery recycling needs to be carried forward to be part of an EV ecosystem. And we take the Toyota RAV4 Prime off-road. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is seemingly the Swiss Army knife of EVs, and it’s...
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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is better off-road with EV ModeKeeping the plug-in hybrid's gasoline engine off and using EV Mode results in more confident traction in low-speed trail driving, we found.
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California projects 100 retail hydrogen stations by the end of 2023By 2026, California will have more than 176 hydrogen stations, enough to support approximately 250,000 fuel-cell vehicles, according to the report.
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According to a recent report, Redwood Materials plans to build a $1 billion factory to manufacture U.S. cathodes for EV batteries.
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VW ID.4 AWD range, EV tax credit union pushback, “green” hydrogen from methane: Today’s Car NewsTesla, Toyota, and Honda are among the automakers pushing back about an EV tax credit that gives a boost to labor unions. Volkswagen reveals range ratings for its affordable all-wheel-drive EVs. And can hydrogen from a landfill really be greener than that from solar and wind? This and more, here at...
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Dual-motor VW ID.4 AWD models earn up to 249 miles of rangeVolkswagen says the ID.4 AWD Pro is the lowest-priced EV with all-wheel drive, and it earns a range rating just 11 miles lower than the rear-wheel-drive version.
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California "green hydrogen" facility claims to displace more CO2 than electrolysis from renewable energyAn upcoming facility in Lancaster, California, claims to reduce CO2 beyond what's otherwise referred to as green hydrogen.
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Revamped EV tax credit: Tesla, Toyota, Honda pushing back vs. union-made bonusEV buyers might be able to claim up to a $12,500 tax credit, but American-built EVs from non-union factories won't qualify for the full amount.
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Lowest-priced EVs, Elio electric, Volvo XC40 Recharge range boost, Kia Sorento PHEV price: Today’s Car NewsNeed a new electric car for well under $40,000? You have a lot of choices. The Volvo XC40 Recharge gets a range boost, and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets a price tag. And Elio is back with an EV—timeline, to be announced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Elio Motors is at it...
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The no-frills, high-mpg, three-wheeled car that's been anticipated for a decade still hasn't arrived, but now the company's decided an electric version comes first.
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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid starts at $46,165, fits into growing family of electrified modelsWith 32 miles of electric range, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid could cost less than some non-hybrids if buyers can claim the EV tax credit.
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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge earns higher EPA range and efficiency vs. 2021The 2022 XC40 Recharge gets about a 7 percent boost in range over the 2021 version, according to the federal government.
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Polestar 2 review, Mercedes EQE, Toyota battery plan, Hyundai hydrogen vision: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced plans to cut battery degradation to 10 percent over 10 years? Which states haven’t required EV sales but are among those with the highest EV registrations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV goes camping, Hyundai Ioniq 7 teased, BMW urban EV concept bows: Today’s Car NewsBMW envisions the compact EV around a circular economy. Hyundai teases its large electric SUV. And with a pop-up rooftop tent, you can skip the fretting about towing with your plug-in vehicle. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We tested a plug-in hybrid favorite, the 2021 Mitsubishi...
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Tested: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Roofnest are go-light getaway gearA roof-top tent and plug-in hybrid SUV go together like camping and starry nights.
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