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Range ratings for the 2024 Kia EV9 top 300 miles with the 99.8-kwh long-range pack and hit 230 miles in a base EV9 Light model with just 76.1 kwh.
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Lexus EV concept preview, Aptera update, Kia EV5 details, EV3 and EV4 concepts: Today’s Car NewsLexus looks to several concepts as a starting point toward becoming an EV brand. Aptera shows how it’s at work on its solar EV. And Kia provides a look at several future affordable EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of its first EV Day, Kia showed a suite of affordable EVs...
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Aptera shows solar EV is closer to production, omits timelineIn a long-awaited update, Aptera showed how it's nearing final validation in key aspects. Production and deliveries will follow, but the company didn't highlight how much longer that will be.
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Lexus concepts preview transformation "into a battery EV brand"Accompanying Tokyo auto show teaser images are what appear to be the silhouettes of two crossovers on a show stand, plus the front end of what could be a sportier coupe or sedan.
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Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-boundAll three of the vehicles Kia highlighted as part of an EV Day outside Seoul are to be priced at $35,000-$50,000, but so far Kia isn't confirming any of them for the U.S. market.
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Kia EV9 pricing details, Biden EV policy and the EV leasing loophole: Today’s Car NewsAnalysts are still sizing up the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and now see it more than doubling EV sales. Green Car Reports starts looking at the effects of the EV leasing loophole using federal money to cut the cost of imported and luxury-brand EVs. And we get a complete picture of how...
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A higher portion of new EVs are being leased in 2023 vs. 2022—partly because the federal government is subsidizing leases of foreign-built and luxury models.
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Analysis: IRA will double US EV sales by 2030 vs. previous forecastWith it, the assessment by S&P Global Mobility sees 15% higher lithium demand and rapid infrastructure demand as EV growing pains that still need to be solved.
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2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395That's for the top GT-Line model, while the base EV9 Light starts at $56,395 and the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695.
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Nissan Hyper Adventure concept, Ariya recall, Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser EV: Today’s Car NewsOff-road-focused EV concepts are previewed by Nissan and Toyota. And the Nissan Ariya is being recalled for a quick software fix. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Hyper Adventure EV concept could preview a future off-road-savvy electric SUV that also makes a strong design...
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Nissan Hyper Adventure EV brings a design edge to off-roadingThe Hyper Adventure concept is part of a series of “advanced EV concepts” due to debut October 25 at the Tokyo show.
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Toyota Lunar Cruiser EV concept could preview earthbound SUVThe new concept draws inspiration from the original FJ40 Land Cruiser and the extraterrestrial Lunar Cruiser being developed by Toyota in partnership with JAXA.
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If a drive-system fail-safe is triggered, torque to the driven wheels will be cut off until the vehicle is powered off and restarted, according to the NHTSA.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack efficiency, EV dealership rebate: Today’s Car NewsThe EV tax credit shifts toward a point-of-sale rebate. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? A review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid reminded us that it’s very good. This and more...
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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD is a delightfully capable miserThe Corolla Hybrid is one of few hybrids offering AWD, topping 40 mpg, and costing less than $30,000. And it’s really good.
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EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here's howUnder current rules, buyers can't claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. That's about to change.
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Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1SA 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.
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Volvo EX30 price, Toyota EV batteries, 2024 F-150 Lightning and GV60 details: The Week in ReverseWhich EV brands announced they’ll adopt Tesla’s NACS port this week? Which charging network opened a fast-charging station at the Grand Canyon? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 6, 2023. Volvo confirmed...
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The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get yet another price cut. The most affordable version of the Lucid Air—the one that still outdoes the longest-range Model S—is open for orders. And Toyota is making sure it has U.S.-made batteries for its U.S.-built EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Perhaps spurred by delivery numbers that came up short, the Tesla Model Y and 3 cost less than they did at the start of the week. With up to $2,250 off actual sticker prices in this latest reduction, the Model Y Long Range now slots below $50,000, while base versions of the Model 3 and Model...
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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.
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Lucid Air Pure tops Tesla Model S in range: 410 miles, under $80,000The base Lucid Air arrives soon, and beats the longest-range Tesla Model S in driving range.
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Toyota secures batteries for US-made EVs due in 2025Cells from a Michigan battery plant will support an American-made three-row Toyota electric SUV.
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Hyundai goes NACS, Genesis GV60 Standard, CAFE fines and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe Genesis GV60 gets more range and a lower price. Automakers project they’ll owe fines under Biden fuel economy rules. And Hyundai becomes the latest brand to plug into the Tesla ecosystem. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will adopt Tesla’s NACS charge port for its...
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Report: Automakers see efficiency rules costing billions in finesLegacy automakers may end up paying "alarming" penalties for not meeting proposed federal fleet fuel economy standards, a lobbyist report claims.
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