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Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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EVs are more than one-third of the US luxury vehicle marketSales of EVs remain strong, but market data suggests there’s a serious affordability gap.
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Volvo EX90 details, Wrangler 4xe recall, EV battery prices, Tesla Cybertruck: The Week in ReverseWhat did Hyundai and Kia present as better than in-wheel motors? And which electric truck are shoppers most excited about? Hint: It’s not the Cybertruck. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 1, 2023. The Tesla...
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Tesla Cybertruck details, Powershare V2X toolset, Geely and Nio battery swapping: Today’s Car NewsThe Cybertruck is out, and it’s amazing—but it doesn’t quite measure up to expectations in some key specs. But it marks the debut of a new Powershare feature set that harnesses bidirectional charging. And in other news, Nio is partnering up with the parent of Volvo and Polestar...
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Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with NioThe agreement between companies calls for a "unified battery swap operation" with interoperability across EVs from the company's brands.
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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVsTesla says no additional equipment will be required when homes are already equipped with a Powerwall and the Wall Connector.
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The Cybertruck depends on a range extender in the bed to go more than its 340-mile max, but Tesla claims it will out-accelerate a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911.
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Volvo EX90 pricing, EV reliability skids, Hyundai in-wheel alternative: Today’s Car NewsThe Volvo EX90 gets U.S. pricing. Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports. And Hyundai and Kia bypass some of the hurdles of in-wheel motors with their own solution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai and Kia have shown an alternative to in-wheel motors that...
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US-made 2025 Volvo EX90 priced under $80,000 tax-credit capBase versions of the 2025 Volvo EX90 start at $77,990, before factoring in the $7,500 EV tax credit.
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Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in themThe companies claim the Uni Wheel can free up additional interior space by moving components closer to the wheels.
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Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-proneEVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, while plug-in hybrids in general were reliability disaster zones—although there were plenty of exceptions.
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EV battery price drop, electric truck interest, Lotus fast chargers: Today’s Car NewsAmericans truck owners are a little less interested in electric trucks than last year. EV battery prices are falling. And Lotus rolls out some of the fastest chargers, to very few EVs that can handle it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The performance brand Lotus is known for its fast...
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Americans look less likely to put an electric pickup in the driveway, but excitement over the Tesla Cybertruck and a still fictional Toyota EV remain high.
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EV battery prices are dropping againLithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low cost per kwh, driven partly by "weaker-than-expected demand," according to analysts.
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Lotus fast-charging hardware delivers more than most EVs can handleThe 450-kw DC fast-charging hardware that Lotus is deploying in Europe and elsewhere has a higher power output than most of today's EVs can take advantage of.
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Nissan Leaf and Juke EV, Toyota solid state vs. hydrogen, Scout and Magna: Today’s Car NewsToyota sees solid-state batteries as EV bit players into the next decade. Volkswagen reportedly looks to Magna for help with Scout. And might an electric Juke return to the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan on Monday confirmed that it will make the next-generation Nissan Leaf...
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Toyota targets more hydrogen vehicles than solid-state EVs by 2030Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech won't be a big portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for EuropeThere's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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EV wireless charging, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla NACS roundup: Today’s Car NewsWireless EV charging may be easier with some new tech details. Owners of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler are being told not to plug in. And did all the other U.S. brands committing to the Tesla standard for EV fast-charging influence Tesla's new congestion fee? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybridsThe methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Audi SQ8 E-Tron review, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla Supercharger surcharge: The Week in ReverseWhich legendary sports car brand might be making in-wheel motors? Which automaker cut a hybrid from its consumer lineup to make more police-duty hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2023. In a 2024 Audi...
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Review: 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron EV hustles in a hushOne of the best luxury electric SUVs taps three motors to transcend its weight in corners but not the physics of efficiency and range.
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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
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