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Kia's EV family set to debut in Las Vegas in January will spawn a robotaxi plus vehicles specialized for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery.
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Tesla Model Y tax credit, Cadillac Vistiq EV reveal, Hyundai Ioniq 6: Today’s Car News
Cadillac has revealed yet another electric SUV, on the way to a fully electric lineup. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of our top picks of the year. And which Tesla models will keep the EV tax credit in 2024? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has already confirmed that the Model 3...
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Tesla Model Y "likely" won't retain full EV tax credit in 2024
Starting in 2024, the federal tax credit introduces far tighter rules on foreign content, and it's becoming apparent that some Teslas won't make the cut.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist
The Ioniq 6 looks like the future, but that’s just the start for this standout electric sedan that outdoes the Model 3 in many respects.
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2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV will slot between Lyriq and Escalade IQ
The three-row Vistiq will slot between the Lyriq and the upcoming electric Escalade in Cadillac's future lineup.
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Blazer EV review, Ford EV production, fixing public charging: Today’s Car News
We drive the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. Ford is scaling back EV production. And can public charging be fixed with better error codes? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is the first mass-market SUV built on GM’s Ultium EV toolkit. As we found in a first drive...
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The recommendations on error reporting come just as the first stations funded through the Biden administration's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program are being built—with the first now up and running.
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Review: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for America
Of all the rivals the Chevrolet Blazer EV might be compared to, it's the only one that was designed for sale primarily in North America—and it shows.
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Ford opts to slow F-150 Lightning EV production, not lower price
A memo to suppliers, cited by Automotive News, stated "changing market demand" as the reason for effectively halving Lightning production.
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Hyundai Kona Electric price, Porsche Macan EV tech, first Biden EV charger: Today’s Car News
Porsche reveals a new generation of 800-volt EV tech in the Macan SUV. Biden’s national EV charging network is up and running in Ohio. And if you don’t need a lot of range, Hyundai’s repositioning of the Kona Electric might make a lot of sense. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SE trades some range for lower price
The base version of the Kona Electric downsizes its battery and loses a little range—but it gains standard tech features and a lower price than last year's base version.
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Biden EV charging network is up and running with Ohio station
The White House said Monday that Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maine have broken ground on NEVI-funded stations, with "additional activity" expected in other states "in the coming weeks."
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Porsche says its new electric SUV will take some Taycan lessons and scale them up for the brand's bestseller.
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Tesla Cybertruck tax credit and 48V, next-best EVs, House EPA pushback: Today’s Car News
The House votes on what appears to be a broad misunderstanding of proposed EPA rules. The EPA is very optimistic about the Tesla Cybertruck qualifying for the EV tax credit. The Cybertruck pulled off a shift to 48 volts. And why didn’t some EVs and PHEVs make the cut? This and more, here at...
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Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024: What didn’t make the cut
Why didn't these EVs and plug-in hybrids make the best of what's new? For some, it simply comes down to timing and access.
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
With the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandate
The Republican-controlled House appears to believe these targets constitute an EV mandate—even though the EPA's proposal clearly lays it out as the opposite.
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EV highway range, GM charging, Toyota electric sports car, Cybertruck cost: The Week in Reverse
Which mass-produced, U.S.-available EV is getting put to the test in Europe with battery swapping? Why is Rivian reportedly reengineering its battery packs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2023. Green Car...
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The EPA lists the $99,990 Cyberbeast performance model as qualifying for the full credit in 2023—even though it starts way above the $80,000 cap for trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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F-150 Lightning V2H, “missing mass market” for EVs, Stellantis fights CARB: Today’s Car News
The Ford F-150 Lightning could cut your utility bills. Stellantis is pushing back versus California about deals with other automakers. And is there a “missing mass market” for EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep and Dodge parent company Stellantis is the latest automaker...
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Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there's a "missing mass market"
Examples of the "missing middle" might include the VW ID.4, originally pitched as a direct rival to the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4.
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Here's how the Ford F-150 Lightning could help lower electric bills
The electric truck's V2H capabilities will be put to the test with smart thermostats to maximize clean energy, ease strain on the grid, and save money on electricity bills.
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Stellantis fights California emissions rules, cites "competitive disadvantages"
The parent of Dodge, Jeep, and other brands claims the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "improperly adopted" a 2019 deal negotiated between the regulator and four automakers.
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EV range roundup, Fiat 500e battery swapping, Morgan 3-wheel electric sports car: Today’s Car News
Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. This and more, here at...
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