Green Car News
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So-called "gasoline-burdened families" are paying a huge portion of their income toward gas vehicles and could greatly benefit from a switch to EVs.
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Lucid Gravity electric SUV is being road-tested, official debut soonA full debut is due soon, and Lucid has said the Gravity will be offered in two- or three-row configurations, with seating for five, six, or seven.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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Reminder: EPA range for EVs isn't a highway numberEV range is adjusted from the combined figure, weighted 55% in favor of the city figure, generally the stronger category for EVs.
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California bidirectional charging, Utah charging tax, tailpipes on Earth Day: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia might require bidirectional charging. Utah takes from the EV drivers and gives to the gas guzzlers. And when will new vehicles with tailpipes become tone-deaf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A cumulative 1.5 million plug-in vehicles have been sold in California, the state...
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California hits 1.5 million plug-in vehiclesCumulatively, 1.051 million battery electric models have been sold in the state, and they add up to about 16% of the new-vehicle market.
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Lower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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Tesla undercuts rivals, $7,500 tax credit shortlist, Polestar 4, Mercedes GLE PHEV review: The Week in ReverseWhat kind of fuel is being tested by Toyota in plug-in hybrids? Which Jaguar and Land Rover EVs are in the works? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2023. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e...
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In the shift to EVs, are tailpipes a sign of the past?The most obvious visual cues of an internal combustion engine might even be going out of style—even in gasoline cars. Do you want them on your EV?
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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 milesGMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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MG Cyberster revealed: Another electric convertible not US-boundThe Cyberster is slated to go on sale in China and Europe in 2024, but with the MG marque under the control of state-owned SAIC it's unlikely to come to the U.S.
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The "condensed battery" has a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram and is due to enter mass production soon.
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Volvo EX90 Excellence is an all-electric limo, for China firstSporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the four-seat EX90 Excellence is a version of the electric SUV aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs.
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VW ID.4 tax credit, Tesla price cuts, Jaguar and Range Rover EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe VW ID.4 is eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Tesla cut prices on the Model 3 and Model Y yet again. And Jaguar and Land Rover get a fresh charge for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of an announcement confirming an $18.7 billion investment in Jaguar and Land...
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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GTThe first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax creditLocal assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Ineos leapfrogs past diesel with an electric off-road SUV on the way. Nissan shows China a different twist on an electric SUV. And in this SUV-focused day of news, we see what a bigger battery brings to the latest Mercedes plug-in hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in hybrid manages to go about 40 miles without the gasoline engine starting. That’s thanks to a bigger 23.3-kwh battery pack. It’s also one of the few plug-in hybrids that can be fast-charged—in about 10 minutes. The UK company Ineos...
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for ChinaThe Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Ineos confirms electric SUV to be built by Magna in 2026The Ineos electric SUV will be smaller than the Grenadier and built by contract manufacturer Magna in Austria.
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Review: 2024 Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV does hybrid the right wayThe plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes GLE puts electric propulsion front and center.
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Polestar 4, Nautilus hybrid, Model Y cost, fuels for Toyota PHEVs: Today’s Car NewsToyota is testing low-carbon fuels for its plug-in hybrids. The Tesla Model Y is now challenging ICE models in price. The IRS posts its shortlist of models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit. And Polestar and Lincoln are among the brands that have saved global reveals for China’s...
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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile rangeThe Polestar 4 more directly rivals the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and a growing group of go-fast electric crossovers.
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