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The Kia EV6 gets a big price hike, and we’re not just talking about the loss of its EV tax credit. Tesla is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, but they’re already fixed. And Honda reveals the 2023 Accord Hybrid, aiming to make the high-mpg model the popular pick. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid is no longer playing the bit part in the bestselling sedan lineup; with the top-performance 2.0-liter turbo-4 gone, the Accord Hybrid is the sportier option, and Honda’s aiming for hybrid versions to make up half of Accord sales. The Accord...
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Toyota Avalon Hybrid review, Honda e:N2 Concept, Porsche Formula E car: Today’s Car NewsPorsche reveals the first Formula E car for Gen3. Honda shows an EV concept for China. And we take a last drive in the new 43-mpg Avalon Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the 2023 Toyota Crown arriving soon, a recent 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid test drive reminded us what a tough...
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BMW i7 review, Aptera carbon fiber, Subaru US-built EVs: Today’s Car NewsAptera is getting Italian carbon-fiber coachwork for its 1000-mile solar EV. Subaru hasn’t been swayed yet by incentives encouraging U.S.-built EVs. And we take the BMW i7 luxury electric sedan for a drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2023 BMW i7, we...
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Lucid Gravity SUV, Fisker platforms, Saudi Arabia’s EV brand: Today’s Car NewsSaudi Arabia is getting its own electric vehicle brand, with help from Foxconn and BMW. Fisker is shopping around its platforms, and the possibility of emissions credit sales. And the Lucid Air Pure will soon be fully detailed—with Gravity SUV news to boot. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Nissan Ariya review, Honda solid-state battery timeline, coffee-grounds biodiesel: Today’s Car NewsHonda is going solo for solid-state tech. Coffee grounds could get a second life for biodiesel. And we take the U.S.-spec Nissan Ariya for a drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Nissan Ariya, we found this electric crossover to be the best new Nissan in...
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Ram electric truck, Mercedes EQE, Zeekr 009, EV charging cybersecurity: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration meets with industry on EV charger cybersecurity. Mercedes prices the EQE sedan and says it tops 300 miles EPA in some forms. World-first battery tech is making its debut in an electric minivan. And the upcoming electric pickup from Ram could be a leader in range, payload...
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Formula E race tech finds its way into upcoming Jaguar Land Rover EVs. Vinfast partners with CATL to potentially produce more small, affordable EVs. The Tesla Cybertruck production ramp is looking like late 2023, claims a report. And Nikola will use natural gas to keep its trucks fueled with hydrogen. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nikola has revealed how it plans to build at least some of its hydrogen network to power fuel-cell trucks—with natural gas. A partnership with KeyState will produce hydrogen at the site of natural gas extraction, and with carbon capture it may...
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GM Ultium EV ramp, Leaf-powered pickup, fast-food fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsNissan teases a very compact spin on electric trucks. Some Taco Bell locations are adding speedy EV charging. And GM reports that it won’t hit its intended 400,000 EVs by the end of 2023. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM last week gave some indications that it’s facing a...
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Tesla scrutiny, BP fast-charging Gigahubs, 2020s fossil-fuel peak: Today’s Car NewsThe SEC and DOJ are reportedly stepping up actions regarding Tesla self-driving claims. BP is building the first of its scaled-up fast-charging hubs near LAX. And will fossil fuel demand peak this decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The oil giant BP is planning to build a series of...
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Speedier Hyundai Ioniq charging, streetlight chargers, electric school buses: Today’s Car NewsNearly $1 billion in funds goes toward electric school buses across the nation. Putting EV chargers on streetlight poles makes sense for cutting CO2. And Hyundai makes its astounding fast-charging claims for its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models more accessible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Mercedes CEO Q&A, US Kia EVs, Accord Hybrid, Lucid home charging at 80 mph: Today’s Car NewsKia will make EVs in the U.S. Honda wants to bring excitement back to its Accord—including the hybrid, of course. Toyota is tapping BYD batteries for its BZ3, but only in China. The Lucid Air can charge really fast at home. And we talk to Mercedes’ CEO about EVs. This and more, here at...
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Sportier Escape Hybrid, Toyota Crown mpg, US motors for Rivian, Hummer EV recall: Today’s Car NewsRivian is getting U.S.-built motors. The Ford Escape Hybrid takes a sportier-looking turn. GM has recalled the Hummer EV over battery-pack sealing. Toyota is reportedly doing some soul-searching on a master plan for its EVs. And the Avalon’s all-hybrid, all-wheel-drive replacement gets...
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The 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is recalled for a battery fuse. Nikola plans to add 60 hydrogen stations with the help of government funds. Foxconn reveals more Foxtron EVs. And we look at why the Volvo EX90 electric SUV will get a big battery pack despite the added carbon footprint. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nearly 14,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years have been recalled for an issue with the battery pack’s 200-amp fuse. No fires or incidents have been reported, but the issue it’s fixing might potentially leave some owners...
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GMC Sierra Denali EV, Kia Niro EV price, future cheaper Teslas: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia Niro EV creeps upward in price. Federal EV infrastructure money is going toward states that resisted EV infrastructure. Tesla is working on smaller, more affordable EVs. And the debut version of the GMC Sierra EV is most definitely not a simple, affordable work truck. This and more, here at...
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Corolla Hybrid update, used EV prices, US BMW battery plant, Audi air filters: Today’s Car NewsThe Toyota Corolla Hybrid gains performance, tech, and AWD, but loses some mpg. Audi is actively cleaning the air with EVs. BMW announced some big battery plans for the U.S. And is the EV price surge starting to calm? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid mpg is...
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Sony-Honda EVs, Toyota Crown PHEV, Tesla Model Y in Germany, Lucid UX 2.0: Today’s Car NewsLucid is rolling out a big over-the-air update. The Tesla Model Y is the top-seller in Germany. We look at the form a Toyota Crown Prime PHEV might take. And might Sony-Honda EVs might be built in Ohio? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sony Honda Mobility, the new joint venture between the...
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Honda EV battery plant, Hyundai OTA updates, BYD EVs for Europe: Today’s Car NewsHonda shows its level of commitment to future EVs arriving mid-decade. BYD confirms details for EVs bound for Europe. And Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models will all get over-the-air update—and feature upgrade—capability within a few years. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Chevy Silverado EV home energy, Foxtron EVs, deeply partisan gas-vehicle ban: Today’s Car NewsCalifornians support the 2035 gasoline vehicle ban, but it’s split along party lines. Foxconn previews more Foxtron EVs, and says it will build Indi One. And GM sees an energy business far beyond EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors this morning confirmed that it aims...
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Rivian recalled nearly all the electric trucks it’s made. Toyota finally figured out why the wheels are falling off its first U.S.-bound EV in a decade. Hyundai is showing off its Ioniq 5’s potential by powering a hotel via EV. And we have first drives of the base VW ID.4 and Kia Niro. Yes, the Niro hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This morning we bring you two first drive reports, both relating to EVs that start below $40,000. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro lineup—including the Niro EV—we found this lineup to make a strong...
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PHEVs vs. hybrids, Tesla Semi and Megachargers, Honda Prologue EV details: Today’s Car NewsPlug-in hybrids aren’t the dollars-and-cents no-brainer vs. hybrids anymore, due to the revamped EV tax credit. Honda provides a closer look at its upcoming electric SUV. And will Tesla Megachargers be popping up everywhere now that the Semi is being delivered? This and more, here at Green...
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F-150 Lightning prices, EV tax credit rules, Vermont EV incentive: Today’s Car NewsFord F-150 Lightning prices rise, again. Vermont will pay residents to retire gas-guzzlers and switch to EVs. And the IRS is moving fast on sourcing rules for the new EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has once again hiked the price of the Ford F-150 Lightning. This time...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 review, Tesla’s camera eyes, “off the shelf” battery pack: Today’s Car NewsTesla drops ultrasonic sensors—and some features, for now. An “off the shelf” battery pack could be the ticket for premium EV conversions. And we drive the Ioniq 6 sedan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is shaping up to be the first direct...
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Rivian tax breaks, Chevrolet Bolt EV sales surge, public chargers vs. total EVs: Today’s Car NewsRivian’s Georgia factory might have become a little more expensive. The U.S. has some work ahead to catch up with other countries in providing enough public charging. And GM cranks out Bolt EVs but is on a slow ramp with Ultium. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of a quarterly...
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Toyota EV target pushback, states and 2035 gas-vehicle sunset, GM silicon-anode tech; Pacifica Hybrids can plug in: Today’s Car NewsRecalled Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids can be plugged in once again, with a remedy. GM bets on silicon-anode tech for range and cost. Not all CARB states are in on the 2035 gas-vehicle ban. And Toyota is one of few automakers to publicly push back over the U.S. target of 50% EVs by 2030. This and more...
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