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The move could prove especially important for Lexus, which plans to aim for higher EV road-trip range numbers.
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Stellantis plans four US-bound electrified pickups in two yearsA fully electric Ram 1500 REV and range-extended XR are two of them, while a hydrogen fuel-cell truck is also on the way. Is a compact electric truck the other one?
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2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled again for power issueFast charging or subsequent full-throttle launches may cause a defective propulsion-system component to overheat and fail, Ford says.
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EV drivers returning to ICE, GM-powered electric RV, Nissan cyberpunk EV: Today’s Car NewsAn electric RV is grounded on GM’s Ultium platform. Nissan shows an electric coupe concept with a creative cyberpunk edge, just as the Cybertruck gets a delivery date of November 30. And why are more drivers of non-Tesla EVs returning to gasoline models? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Nissan Hyper Punk EV concept visualizes a coupe for creativesAs the edgiest of four EV concepts headed to the Tokyo auto show, the Hyper Punk concept sees sporty electric coupes as a canvas for expression.
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Tesla aside, EV buyers aren't staying loyal to EVsExcluding Tesla, 52.1% of EV households stayed loyal to EVs this year through July, a new S&P Global Mobility study found.
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Grounded promises up to 250 miles of range from the G2, courtesy of the same 165-kwh battery pack used in the Zevo 600 donor.
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Kia EV6 price cut, Chevy Silverado EV delay, BMW goes NACS: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia EV6 offers its longest-range version for less money. BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce drivers will soon get Tesla Supercharger access. And GM slows the production ramp of its electric trucks by a year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Scaled-up production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and...
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2024 Kia EV6 Long Range gets lower price with Light trimThe Light Long Range will be offered in all 50 states, and will provide a lower entry price for a configuration delivering 310 miles or more of EPA range.
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GM delays electric trucks a year, with no Chevy Bolt EV extensionVolume production of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV are getting pushed back a whole year, GM has confirmed.
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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce will adopt Tesla charge port in US, CanadaThe three BMW Group brands will also adopt the NACS port as their native charging tech for the U.S. and Canada starting in 2025.
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Nissan Leaf EV tax credit, Hyper Touring concept, Rivian towing update: Today’s Car NewsThe made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest software update for Rivian R1S and R1T electric trucks provides a...
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Solid-state batteries and autonomous driving capability are core technologies allowing Nissan to take another look at the minivan as the roadtrip vehicle of choice in the electrified age.
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2024 Nissan Leaf becomes eligible for $3,750 EV tax creditThe credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—can be applied to any new 2024 Leaf models purchased and placed in service by Dec. 31, 2023.
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Rivian EVs’ software update makes towing an all-terrain experienceOwners can save up to three trailer profiles, part of Rivian's efforts to make driving range more predictable while towing.
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Lexus TX review, Toyota EV sports car, hydrogen hubs, block heaters and mpg: Today’s Car NewsThe lone star of the Lexus TX lineup is the plug-in. Toyota teases an electric sports car. Engine block heaters might be overrated. And the Biden administration lays out the start of a very expensive hydrogen network. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid...
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Toyota electric sports car, crossover EV concepts previewedThe FT-Se is a wide, low electric sports car while the FT-3e is a crossover.
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Do engine block heaters boost mpg, reduce cold-weather emissions?Despite plenty of claims otherwise, a group of Finish researchers found that block heaters didn't cut fuel consumption or emissions significantly in light-duty gas or diesel models.
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The White House also expects the regional hubs to "catalyze" more than $40 billion in private investment, bringing the total investment to nearly $50 billion.
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Review: 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is the lone star of TXThe TX 500h hybrid in the middle of the 2024 Lexus TX SUV lineup isn’t the “just right” choice—but the plug-in sure is.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack details, Kia EV9 range, Aptera update: The Week in ReverseWhich company revealed several upcoming affordable EVs? For EV shoppers, why is leasing a more popular vs. buying than it was last year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 13, 2023. Kia has provided full pricing...
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Tesla share shrinks, Toyota solid-state production, Kia EV9 range and efficiency: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia EV9 is one of the most efficient EVs with three rows of seating. Toyota pushes along on solid-state battery tech. And Tesla’s share of the EV market is shrinking. Should it cut prices again? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EPA driving range numbers for the 2024 Kia EV9 span...
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Tesla's share of US EV market has shrunk despite price cutsThe average price of a Tesla is 25% lower than the same period last year, while Tesla's share of the U.S. EV market has fallen to 50% for the first time in years.
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Toyota aims toward solid-state EV battery production with partnershipThe fast-charging battery tech will be ready for "commercial use" in EVs by 2027 or 2028, it reiterated.
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