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The Ford F-150 Lightning looks much like the gasoline F-150, but it drives better in almost every respect.
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Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we named our Green Car...
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GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returnsBuyers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are once again eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount starting this month—but prices just rose $900.
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Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather rangeTesla's lack of communication behind cold-weather range loss appear to be the basis of a fine from a South Korea regulator.
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VW ID.7 prototype previews long-range electric sedan due in 2024Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a large, streamlined sedan that might top 350 miles of range.
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Rivian EDV up close, Tesla resale bubble pops, used PHEV tax credit: Today’s Car NewsWe take a look at Rivian’s electric vans. VW’s MEB platform is due for a boost mid-decade, V2G charging could pay off quickly. Used plug-in hybrids are in demand. And it seems the used Tesla price bubble has popped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Rivian generates...
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The Rivian EDV is an electric delivery van designed by Amazon with the goal of changing the delivery game.
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Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 yearsStoring power during off-peak hours and selling it at peak hours could profit EV owners, but the advantages will vary widely.
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Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fastTesla vehicles are also sitting on the used-car lot far longer than models from other vehicle brands—an indication that prices may drop more.
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VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boostThe updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, plus an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech.
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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibilitySome used plug-in hybrids are now eligible for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, although as Carmax recently pointed out, prices have been on the rise well ahead of this perk.
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Lucid Air review update, dual-motor Rivian preview, EV tax credit leasing loophole: The Week In ReverseWhich automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Our biggest, albeit...
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Rivian takes a look at the building blocks for its upcoming dual-motor electric trucks. Nio might have the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we look at Lucid’s interface, and its continuous improvement, up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lucid Air remains the technology leader among EVs, with astonishing range, power, and efficiency. And we just checked in with Lucid’s user interface, which has been given an invisible overhaul via software and over-the-air upgrades—and continues to improve, sometimes by the day. Rivian this week previewed the drive modules...
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Review: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring keeps getting betterWe spent a week with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring to check in with its updated interface, and it makes the whole car more appealing.
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Nio EC7 flagship EV: The most aerodynamic SUV in the world?A coupe-like shape and adjustable rear wing help give the upcoming EC7 a drag coefficient Nio claims is the lowest ever for a production SUV—quite the asset for efficiency and range.
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Rivian previews modular hardware for dual-motor electric trucksRivian is readying its own dual-motor components for the R1S and R1T and aiming to make them the popular choice over far more expensive-to-build quad-motor trucks.
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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car NewsThe EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough? And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy...
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EV tax credit loophole may cut lease payments for EVs made overseasThe Treasury Department has also clarified that as of Jan. 1, 2023, new rules for MSRP, income, and final assembly will all apply to purchased vehicles; materials sourcing rules won't yet apply.
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With long-range electric car batteries far exceeding daily-driving needs, the change most drivers may note in cold winter weather is that EVs simply need more time plugged in.
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BMW aims to build solid-state EV batteries under licenseBMW will build pilot production lines for Solid Power cells at its facilities in Germany, amid plans for a solid-state-powered production model by 2030.
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Study: PHEVs aren't plugged in as often as regulators assumeEarly plug-in hybrid adopters likely have more access to charging, while mainstream adopters can't be assumed to plug in as often, the study concluded.
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Audi plans to make EVs at all its global factories before 2030Audi will add only all-electric models globally beginning in 2026, with internal-combustion vehicles phased out by 2033, but prior to that EVs and combustion models will be built side-by-side.
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US West Coast aligns to ban new gas cars by 2035Rules in California, Oregon, and Washington will together create a bloc of U.S. states in which new vehicles will be mostly tailpipe-emissions-free by 2035—still allowing plug-in hybrids, however.
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Audi Q8 E-Tron review, Rivian range boost, Tesla discount, ID.4 price hike: The Week in ReverseHow is metal foil the fix for the latest fire-related Chevy Bolt EV recall? How can Porsche Taycan owners cut their home charging time in half? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 23, 2022. The Audi E-Tron SUV and...
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