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The EV5 would give Kia a product that directly tackles compact EVs the size of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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Report: Future Nissan EV lineup includes Leaf sequelStarting around 2025, a boxy counterpoint to the Ariya and a replacement for the Leaf may join the electric sedan set to be made in Mississippi.
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Volvo EM90 electric minivan will help reshape EV lineup for ChinaWill Volvo's electric minivan come to America, too? With sedan sales still sputtering, the brand may be looking for new ways to spur sales in the shift to EVs.
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Mercedes EQB update, Vinfast VF 9 range, expensive EV repairs: Today’s Car NewsVinfast claims 330 miles of U.S. range for its three-row electric SUV. California re-ups its EV incentives for lower-income households. EV collision repair remains more expensive. And the uniquely boxy Mercedes EQB gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A series of tech and...
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Study: Collision repair remains much more expensive for EVsLooking at second-quarter 2023 industry data, average repair costs for EVs were $963 higher in the U.S. versus comparable internal-combustion vehicles.
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California pivots state EV incentives to lower-income driversIn late 2023, the state will expand its Clean Cars 4 All program, which considers applicant income, as a replacement for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP).
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Don't expect a lot more range or faster charging, but a sharpened look and improved cabin interface keep this well-packed EV in top form.
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Vinfast claims 330-mile EPA range for three-row VF 9The VF 9 is one of the EVs Vinfast plans to build in North Carolina starting in 2024.
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GMC Hummer EV efficiency, Honda and Acura NACS, AI and solar EVs: Today’s Car NewsHonda and Acura are on board with the Tesla charge connector. AI could be harnessed to make more of solar cells on EVs and hybrids. And the Hummer EV is an efficiency standout in the wrong way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA has confirmed official efficiency and range figures for...
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AI could boost efficiency of solar EVs, make them viableResearch suggests AI might enable more from solar by optimizing output for the full range of lighting conditions and other variables.
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Honda and Acura EVs will also adopt Tesla NACS standardDetails regarding what and when for upcoming Honda and Acura vehicles haven't yet been announced—partly as so much of it depends on GM.
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GMC Hummer EV official EPA ratings show lowest MPGe of any EVWhat do its low MPGe figures mean? In short, thinking over the long run, its 50 MPGe is still much better than 50 mpg.
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American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why can’t you find convertible EVs or electric sports cars in the U.S.? Green Car Reports looked at a few of the reasons why you won’t find a single fully electric drop-top passenger vehicle on the market—and few if any hybrids of any kind offering...
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Ford patents bidirectional charging adapters for fleet chargingTech in the adapter would allow a vehicle equipped for bidirectional charging to discharge power from its charge port, to another vehicle.
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Low pay at US EV battery plants is already a 2024 election flashpointSkilled labor at new EV battery plants doesn't pay much more than flipping burgers—and that's quickly becoming a Trump talking point.
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Here’s why convertible EVs, electric sports cars are so scarceA combination of factors keep electric convertibles from the U.S. market—although that could change soon.
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Fisker electric pickup, Acura ZDX debut, Rivian R1S review, Tesla Standard Range: The Week in ReverseWill reliable charging reverse the trend toward super-size EV batteries? Which company signed on for future Tesla Supercharger access this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 18, 2023. In a review of the Rivian...
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Rivian R1S review, ZDX EV bows, I-Pace end, public charging issues: Today’s Car NewsAcura’s first EV bows. The I-Pace soon reaches the end. Public charging still stinks. And a full review of the Rivian R1S tells us much about range, performance, and facing off with bulls. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the Rivian R1S on a Rocky Mountain adventure...
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Up to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Jaguar will abandon I-Pace by 2025, before next-gen EVsRather than being sold alongside those future EVs, it will be discontinued just ahead of their arrival, Jaguar recently revealed to Autocar.
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Study: 1 in 5 EV charging attempts failsSome charging networks performed especially well, though—Volta for Level 2 charging and Tesla Supercharging for DC fast-charging.
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2024 Acura ZDX EV debuts around $60,000, 325-mile range projectedThe Acura ZDX is an electric SUV set to be built alongside the Cadillac Lyriq, at the same former Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee
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Rivian Dual-Motor range, Fisker Alaska preview, CATL boosts LFP charging: Today’s Car NewsRivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck...
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Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, R1T earn up to 352-mile EPA rangeRivian's Dual-Motor models top equivalent Quad-Motor versions. Dual-Motor versions with the Max Pack are yet to come and might top 400 miles.
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