Green Car News
-
Tesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
-
Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuelsToyota is using the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for testing low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonMobil.
Stephen Edelstein -
2024 Lincoln Nautilus bows from China, leans hybridA future fully electric SUV and Chinese assembly likely mean a plug-in hybrid isn't on the way, though.
Bengt Halvorson -
Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?Ahead of the new rules going into effect tomorrow, April 18, here’s the complete list of vehicles currently qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit amount on purchases.
Bengt Halvorson -
EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014By sales, at the end of 2022, EVs stood at about 6% of the U.S. market while PHEVs were at just over 1%.
Bengt Halvorson -
Hyundai Kona Electric, Ram 1500 REV details, Walmart charging network: The Week in ReverseWhich model did Toyota reveal as getting fuel-cell propulsion soon? Which electric car danced and jumped in a recent introduction? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 14, 2023. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the...
Bengt Halvorson -
The Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
-
Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weightQuicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
Stephen Edelstein -
Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickupWhat about a Ram Dakota? Ram CEO Mike Koval suggested a small electric truck could be viable as a global model—perhaps with combustion versions for other markets like South America.
Bengt Halvorson -
Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of CrownSo far, the hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid variants have been announced for Japan only—although the plug-in hybrid has been reportedly in the works for the U.S.
Stephen Edelstein -
EPA proposal details, VW ambition, Americans support EV incentives: Today’s Car NewsVW is planning a great many U.S. models eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount. Americans are on board with EV incentives but not mandates. And the EPA proposes standards that effectively align with California, without an EV mandate. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The U.S. EPA...
Bengt Halvorson -
EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandatedEVs aren't mandated by the set of rules proposed by the EPA Wednesday, but they will almost certainly offer the easiest path to compliance under extremely strict new requirements.
Stephen Edelstein -
Despite strong support for the policy, Americans aren't necessarily buying EVs for themselves, according to a new poll.
-
VW plans 25 EVs qualifying for $7,500 tax credit by 2030The tax-credit rules require North American assembly of vehicles and their battery packs, and set requirements for where battery raw materials can be sourced from.
Stephen Edelstein -
Range-extended Ram 1500 REV XR, EPA rules, BYD suspension: Today’s Car NewsThe stricter vehicle emissions rules may at last align federal rules with those from California. BYD shows off an active suspension for EVs. And we take a look at Ram electric truck details and future features with the brand’s CEO. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the release of...
Bengt Halvorson -
500-mile Ram 1500 REV: Will it be upstaged by range-extended XR?Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. talks about base-model availability, 20-foot pass-throughs, charging robots, and the range-extended XR.
Bengt Halvorson -
BYD active suspension bows with dancing U9 electric sports carIn a preview of an active suspension on the way to its EVs and other models, the U9 electric sports car danced, drove on three wheels, and jumped in the air.
Stephen Edelstein -
EPA might ensure 60% EV sales by 2030, align with CaliforniaThe EPA is allegedly considering far stricter tailpipe emissions limits that would effectively force automakers to sell a much higher percentage of EVs sooner, according to an unconfirmed report.
Stephen Edelstein -
Hyundai has a new entry-level EV on the way. Walmart is getting in the charging business, and it’s big. And should the EPA reward more efficient EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh battery and an expected range near 200 miles, it revealed last week. And while a Kona Hybrid is a big part of the global rollout, it isn’t coming to the U.S.—underscoring the very different strategy versus Toyota and its rival Corolla Cross Hybrid. The retailer Walmart plans to build its...
-
Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?Current greenhouse-gas standards from the EPA don't incentivize more efficient EVs. With the Biden administration considering standards for later in the decade, should they?
Stephen Edelstein -
Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America asideThe company announced plans to install "thousands" of chargers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide by 2030.
Stephen Edelstein -
Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV insteadHyundai confirmed that a smaller 48.6-kwh battery pack is U.S.-bound—and with nearly 200 miles of range it may give the Kona Electric an advantage on value even without the help of an EV tax credit.
Bengt Halvorson -
Prius Prime, Ioniq 6, EQE SUV reviews, ID.7 preview drive, Tesla price cuts: The Week in ReverseWhich models will be eligible for the full $7,500 of the revamped EV tax credit? Are recent rounds of Tesla price cuts spurring stronger EV sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 7, 2023. This week we once again...
Bengt Halvorson -
Toyota 120-mile PHEVs, Corolla Cross Hybrid drive, Kia robotaxi, electric Lyft rides: Today’s Car NewsToyota sees 125-mile plug-in hybrids as part of the future. Lyft is planning on a lot more electric rides. Kia ramps up its EV plans. And we drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, we found this small...
Bengt Halvorson