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Retroactive discounts apply to the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Toyota likely hit the ceiling for the EV tax credit. Electric trucks could pull off the majority of fleet uses today at a cost advantage. Is the EV market on the verge of collapse over price pressures? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota appears to have delivered the 200,000 qualifying vehicles that would trigger a phaseout period for the EV tax credit for Toyota and Lexus. If so, that means the $7,500 tax credit buyers can claim for models like the BZ4X electric car and RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will drop to $3,750 on...
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Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savings
Geotab found that 76% of trucks wouldn't need to be charged during the day if they were electric, while 45% of trucks fit in a sweet spot to save money, even assuming a higher initial price.
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EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market "collapse" if they don't get cheaper
Will the EV market support continued price hikes? At least one executive doesn't seem to think so—and that radical cuts are needed to manufacturing costs.
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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal, Cadillac Lyriq review, Toyota EV tax credit sunset: The Week in Reverse
Why are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2022. We brought...
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Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will likely phase out October 1
The Toyota BZ4X EV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, and Lexus NX 450h+ are among those eligible for the full credit amount today.
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GM suggests it's speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for your EV’s carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 already offers a lot to love. And now it’s achieved some top-tier crash-test results and safety ratings, too, with its addition to the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ shortlist. That’s a good sign for the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60—and recently revealed Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan—that are all...
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What the EPA ruling means for the carbon footprint of your electric car
The assurance that your EV will keep getting cleaner and more climate-friendly with the grid—everywhere in the U.S.—is no longer a foregone conclusion.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 aces crash-tests, makes IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor roll
It might also be good news for the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 that have followed, as both are built on the same E-GMP platform.
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GM teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup testing, suggests 95% will be daily drivers
Deliveries of the new electric truck won't start until spring 2023, but the automaker already appears to be nearing the testing and validation stage.
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Trouble-prone EVs, Hyundai Nexo, cell-to-pack tech: Today’s Car News
CATL is getting ready for 10-minute fast-charging with its cell-to-pack tech. Hyundai could be delaying or shelving plans for more hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehicles. And are EVs really more trouble-prone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. One of the foundational studies from J.D. Power...
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Study finds EV powertrains aren't especially trouble-prone, but all the other tech is
EVs don’t stand out as problematic in the survey if you keep to things like batteries, motors, and charging systems.
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The first fuel-cell vehicle from its Genesis luxury brand is also on hold, leading to some speculation about rejiggered priorities.
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CATL details next-gen cell-to-pack battery tech with “disruptive” water-cooling design
The battery supplier claims both more power and better volume utilization for its prismatic-based system than Tesla's cylindrical 4680 format.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 revealed, Rivian fast-charging, Siemens and Electrify America: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan carries the Prophecy concept’s sleek and stunning look to production. And we have a couple of pieces of good news about charging-network investment. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has revealed its U.S.-bound Ioniq 6 electric sedan, and...
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Rivian deploys first DC fast chargers as part of Adventure Network for electric trucks
Three first sites open in Colorado and California this week, allowing Rivian drivers to recover up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes.
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With Siemens investment, Electrify America gets its first boost beyond the original plan
Siemens is the first outside investor in Electrify America, which was created as part of VW's diesel-emissions settlement with the federal government.
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Stunning Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan gives the Tesla Model 3 its first true rival
The E-GMP propulsion kit that the Ioniq 6 is built on will look familiar to anyone who’s pored over specs for the Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6.
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We take a first drive in the Cadillac Lyriq, and GM confirms Plug and Charge convenience for all its EVs. VW reveals its ID.Aero electric sedan. And Ford recalls the F-150 Lightning over tire pressures. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV, we found this electric SUV to be a great first step in charting the GM luxury brand’s full portfolio of electric vehicles. Even in single-motor form it’s an impressive performer—especially so in its ride and handling. Some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickups are being recalled for an issue...
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Tire-pressure issue prompts over-the-air fix for some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickups
Ford cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.” Efficiency and driving range could be affected, too.
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GM EVs get Plug and Charge convenience—yes, even Chevy Bolt EV
After a one-time activation, drivers can plug in and start charging with no additional steps needed—and be automatically billed for each charge.
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Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq augurs in a new wave of electric luxury
We test drive Cadillac’s flagship SUV EV to see if the Blackwing brand can pivot to battery power without a misstep.
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VW reveals ID.Aero concept, previews premium electric flagship sedan
The ID.Aero suggests that VW won't entirely be abandoning the Passat sedan's form factor—but it's switching off to fully electric.
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Aptera batteries, drop-in EV conversion, electric school buses, EV efficiency: Today’s Car News
A drop-in conversion will turn classic Land Rovers into EVs. We look at what it's like to drive an electric school bus. Aptera reveals what will power its 1,000-mile EV—well, other than the sun. And U.S. vehicle standards don't recognize the upstream emissions from EVs; is that a lost...
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