Green Car News
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An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. market. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market electric vehicle. Beyond that, it’s also making its debut with the lowest nationwide EV lease we’ve seen. As we lament what wasn’t included in the “green” infrastructure bill making its way through Capitol Hill, we focused on a...
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Legislators propose $2,500 federal tax credit for used EVsA $2,500 federal EV tax credit for used vehicles could help spur EV adoption among those who might not be able to afford new vehicles.
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2022 Nissan Leaf: Price cut makes 149-mile version the cheapest electric car in the US marketIn addition to a price cut of more than $4,000 at the base level, the Leaf gets more standard equipment, including DC fast-charging on the base Leaf S.
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40-mpg Ford Maverick hybrid pickup will be in tight supply, Escape Hybrid is now widely availableThe 40-mpg versions of Ford's upcoming smaller pickup might not be easy to find at first at dealerships, due to supply issues and the semiconductor shortage.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review, Ioniq 5 charging, “clean hydrogen” from coal: Today’s Car NewsThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will charge very quickly. We drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. And what does “clean hydrogen” mean to Congress and its infrastructure bill? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and found this midsize SUV to occupy...
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid finds a new middle ground for efficient family SUVsThe 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is rated at 32 mpg combined and is a pleasant-driving alternative sized between the Toyota RAV4 and Highlander Hybrids.
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Hydrogen for heating, manufacturing, and transportation would be made with energy from natural gas, nuclear, biomass, and coal sources, as part of federally funded green infrastructure.
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Hyundai claims Ioniq 5 EV will dominate Tesla Model Y in miles of range added at fast-charging stopsHyundai has chosen to emphasize a high average charging rate over a high peak rate, which it says will result in shorter charging stops.
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Audi E-Tron GT drive, Tesla range settlement, electric baby Jeep: Today’s Car NewsToday, we take the Audi E-Tron GT for a drive. Some Tesla owners could be getting money back for time when software updates pinched range. Home solar and smart energy systems are converging around electric cars. And an all-electric “baby Jeep” might be in the works. This and more, here...
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First drive review: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT opt for touring comfort over Taycan sharpnessThe 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT zig where the Porsche Taycan zags, offering more of a grand touring experience rather than a sporty one.
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Tesla agrees to pay owners for cutting range and charging rate on some carsOwners saw range significantly reduced for nearly a year, due to a series of software-related limits imposed through over-the-air updates.
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Report: Fully electric "baby Jeep," hydrogen fuel cells possible in off-road brand's futureSuch a vehicle might be built on one of four dedicated EV platforms introduced last month by Jeep parent Stellantis.
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An alliance between SunPower and Wallbox is one of several deals suggesting there's a big future for EVs and home solar functioning together.
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid mpg, Mercedes EQS drive, Tesla Supercharger network for all: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicle startup is already reportedly looking around for a second factory location? Which former executive of an EV startup posted $100 million bail this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 30, 2021...
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Nikola founder charged, CATL’s sodium-ion cells, Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsMitsubishi teases the next-generation Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. CATL shows some of the future with its sodium-ion cells. And we round up all that’s alleged of Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who’s out on $100 million bail. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Trevor Milton, the...
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Next Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have more range, three rows of seatingA new version of the Outlander PHEV is due in 2022 and could extend the current model's success with more range—and this time, third-row seats.
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First CATL sodium-ion batteries revealed, can charge to 80% in 15 minutesCATL also claims that its sodium-ion cells can be used alongside lithium-ion cells within the same battery pack.
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Founder of fuel-cell startup Nikola charged with securities fraud: Here’s what’s allegedThe federal government has filed criminal charges against Nikola founder Trevor Milton, alleging securities fraud over misleading statements about its hydrogen and electric trucks.
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Biden emissions and fuel economy standards will need to be even tougher to make up for the Trump rollback. An icon of automotive design goes electric. And why is aerodynamic efficiency so important for EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A low aerodynamic coefficient of drag can make a rather large vehicle easier to push through the wind than a smaller one. It’s a key to maximizing EV range without adding more batteries. In order to make up for the Trump rollback of gas mileage and emissions rules for the 2021 and 2022 model years, the Biden rules expected in the next week...
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Enviro groups: Biden emissions and mpg rules need to be tougher to make up for Trump rollbackA number of environmental groups called for higher targets and fewer loopholes in Biden gas mileage rules expected in the next week.
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Beyond batteries and propulsion, here's how big EVs can offer a long highway rangeBig vehicles aren't always harder to push through the wind—as comparing the coefficient of drag and frontal area of some vehicles highlights.
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Eccentric electric: Citroën DS EV conversion translates a French iconA UK firm has converted a classic Citroën DS—an icon for its design and comfort features—to fully electric.
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Tucson Hybrid mpg report, Minnesota EV mandate, Biden emissions standards: Today’s Car NewsMinnesota’s mandate of EVs could change the equation around “compliance car” plug-ins that automakers only sell in some of the U.S. New Biden administration vehicle efficiency rules are on the way. And we look at 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gas mileage. This and more, here at Green...
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Review update: Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid deliver up to 38 mpg?The 2022 Tucson Hybrid drives better than its gas counterpart and offers great value. But the big question is, how efficient is it? We took it on a pair of drives, one highway focused and one through the city, to find out.
Brian Wong