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An urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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Fuel-cell Ram HD pickup included in Stellantis hydrogen rolloutStellantis plans to start building a fuel-cell version of the Ram 5500 heavy-duty truck in Mexico, for the North American market.
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVsA 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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Tesla drops base Model Y, Electrify America push, NACS and reliability: Today’s Car NewsElectrify America is on an expansion streak. EVs are part of the solution to remedy unhealthy air. Tesla has dropped the base Model Y for a 320-mile version that only costs $2,000 more. And will the Tesla connector fix charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has canceled its...
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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connectorThe vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Report: 4 of 10 Americans live with unhealthy air, and EVs can helpTransportation-related spikes in deadly air pollution this past year were the most severe recorded in the 25-year history of the annual American Lung Association report.
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The same week Tesla cut its Supercharger team, VW's Electrify America confirmed it's on an expansion streak.
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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range versionBase Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is adding hybrid production at its U.S. dedicated EV plant? Which Lexus model has gone hybrid-only for 2025? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 3, 2024. A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was...
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Jeep plug-in pickup, Acura ZDX, Cadillac’s EV shift, tax credit rules: Today’s Car NewsA plug-in hybrid Gladiator will join the Jeep lineup next year. Cadillac gets cold feet about its 2030 end date for gasoline. And Biden agencies ease one area of the EV tax credit that could mean more qualifying EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Biden administration provided...
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EV tax credit supply chain rules ease, but China restrictions remainUnder revisions from Biden agencies revealed Friday, more EVs are likely to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit amount in 2025 and 2026, but it will be no easier for Chinese companies to get in.
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Jeep confirms Gladiator 4xe PHEV pickup, mulls Recon hybridThe Gladiator plug-in hybrid will come to market "later next year," according to Jeep's top U.S. executive.
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The shift away from internal-combustion powertrains may reportedly be slower than expected, although EV plans haven't changed.
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Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brandThe ZDX is an opening act for Acura EVs, although it’s built by General Motors and rides on that company’s Ultium EV platform.
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Report: Feds to formalize foreign entity rules for EV tax creditThe move could determine how and when more Chinese EVs come to the U.S.
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Costco deal saves up to $2,000 on these EVs and PHEVsThrough July, the latest Costco vehicle deals cover EVs from Polestar, Volvo, and Chevy, plus plug-in hybrids from Volvo.
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Lucid Gravity prototype, Toyota hydrogen plans, California EV sales: Today’s Car NewsStagnant Tesla sales flatten EV growth in California. Toyota sets up shop for all things hydrogen. And a drive of the Lucid Gravity tells us that it’s built on a layer of Air but adds much more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to...
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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segmentsA short drive suggests that the Lucid Gravity won’t be like any other three-row electric SUV.
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A significant drop in Tesla sales led to modest sales gains in the quarter and a slight dip in EV market share.
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Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell productsThe California hydrogen fuel-cell facility will span from R&D to sales and will reach well beyond Toyota's lineup of cars and trucks.
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Used EV price drop, Lexus UX hybrid mpg, die-cast electric G-wagen: Today’s Car NewsThe Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year. And the most affordable Lexus gets more fuel-efficient. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of...
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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000Although the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model.
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Report: Top-selling used EVs cost up to $5,000 less than last yearThe most popular used EV models are selling at average prices of thousands less than year-ago levels, according to the retailer CarMax.
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Matchbox marks Mercedes' electric G-wagen with a sustainable twistAlthough the real G 580 with EQ Technology might have arrived a bit short on eco-credentials, its Matchbox scale likeness goes all-in with recycled metal and sustainable plastic.
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