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Fisker's assets will go up for sale after the company declared bankruptcy this week.
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Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 priceA low price and EV tax credit eligibility may have Kia focusing in on Mexico for its EV3 compact electric crossover.
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Volvo's highest-mileage plug-in hybrid is going awayU.S. versions of the Volvo S60 sedan—including its S60 Recharge version that's its highest-mpg, longest-electric-range PHEV—will no longer be made in South Carolina and won't be imported, the automaker confirmed Monday.
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Used EV price plunge, EV rejectors cite cost, Tesla roundup: Today’s Car NewsLast week’s Tesla shareholder buzz brought some product and battery news. And at the same time that EV rejectors keep citing cost as the primary reason why they don’t work, the cost of new EVs keeps settling and used EV prices have plunged. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We...
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Price is keeping many Americans away from EVs, polling suggestsDespite a a gradual drop in transaction prices for new EVs that's persisted for months, 6 of 10 Americans still see cost as an EV dealbreaker.
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Used EV prices have plummeted, now stand below ICE pricesThe average price of a late-model used Tesla Model 3 is under that of a BMW 3-Series, according to an analysis of listed asking prices.
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How are BMW and VW using AI in their EVs? Why are lawmakers pushing back about how EVs figure into fleet efficiency standards? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 15, 2024. This week Green Car Reports provided first impressions of two upcoming models that prioritize efficiency and driving fun. In a 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid review, we found this low-priced, high-mpg model to be a class above the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, with a quieter, punchier, and more pleasant driving experience than the non-hybrid Civic. It’s...
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Musk: Buying EV batteries from suppliers costs less vs. Tesla's ownTesla-made 4680 cells aren't yet fulfilling their 2020 Battery Day potential of halving battery cost and making Tesla a battery supplier.
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Tesla confirms 3 upcoming "amazing" EVs, omits RoadsterCEO Musk emphasized affordability in the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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Jeep Renegade EV, Honda battery leasing, 2025 VW ID.4, MPGe and EVs: Today’s Car NewsHonda sets itself up for more affordable EVs with battery leasing. VW re-ups its ID.4 EV and expands its ChatGPT assistant. Jeep reveals more about its $25,000 model expected to arrive as soon as next year. And should we recalculate how EVs are figured into U.S. mpg rules? This and more, here at...
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GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standardsCurrent federal fuel economy rules use petroleum-equivalent efficiency numbers for EVs that effectively incentivize their sales.
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$25,000 Jeep EV will be an electric RenegadeStellantis confirmed a U.S.-bound 2027 Jeep Renegade EV in its annual shareholder presentation.
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A comprehensive business around the battery could mean more affordable EVs, as well as a lower carbon footprint.
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PHEVs and oil demand, Porsche charging, point-of-sale tax credit: Today’s Car NewsPorsche adds thousands of chargers to its app. The point-of-sale EV tax credit is very popular. And are plug-in hybrids potentially adding to future oil demand? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the release of its annual EV sales outlook, Bloomberg New Energy Finance suggests that...
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Will plug-in hybrids be plugged in, or will they add oil demand?While regulators are seeing them as EVs, Bloomberg's energy analysis arm suggests they add oil demand if bought instead of battery-electrics.
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Porsche app gives EV drivers access to 75% of compatible US chargersPlug-in hybrids are supported, too, with many of the locations offering Level 2 destination chargers.
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Feds: 90% of eligible EV purchases get tax credit at point of saleAfter a slow start at the beginning of 2024, the point-of-sale rebate has quickly become the common way to claim the EV tax credit.
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2025 Honda Civic review, 2025 Nissan Leaf, Ionna charging network: Today’s Car NewsWe take a first drive in the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. The 2025 Nissan Leaf loses its EV tax credit once again. And as Tesla’s Supercharger network stalls Ionna is rising. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, we found this models to be a class...
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The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid just makes sense, and might be the ideal daily driver for those looking for fuel efficiency in a discreet package.
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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibilityThe Leaf is virtually unchanged in sticker price versus 2024, yet it somehow doesn't qualify for the $3,750 tax credit the 2024 models get.
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As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV chargingFirst EV fast-charging stations from the network funded by seven automakers are still coming later this year, and it will support NACS and CCS formats.
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2025 Blazer EV pricing, Tesla Supercharger lead, Ariya recall: Today’s Car NewsTesla’s Supercharger network is losing its lead versus other public networks, a study suggests. Some Nissan Ariya models are recalled for an old-fashioned oil leak. And the Chevy Blazer EV gets a lower base price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has lowered the base price...
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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leakIn a small number of Ariya EVs, a factory flaw could lead to abnormal wear within the motor assembly, eventually leading to reduced power.
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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV chargingThe Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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