Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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The effects of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act can already be seen in various ways in the EV market. And one of them, recent data suggests, is an abrupt uptick this year in...
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Nissan Hyper Adventure concept, Ariya recall, Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser EV: Today’s Car NewsOff-road-focused EV concepts are previewed by Nissan and Toyota. And the Nissan Ariya is being recalled for a quick software fix. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Hyper Adventure EV concept could preview a future off-road-savvy electric SUV that also makes a strong design...
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Nissan Hyper Adventure EV brings a design edge to off-roadingThe Hyper Adventure concept is part of a series of “advanced EV concepts” due to debut October 25 at the Tokyo show.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack efficiency, EV dealership rebate: Today’s Car NewsThe EV tax credit shifts toward a point-of-sale rebate. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? A review of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid reminded us that it’s very good. This and more...
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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD is a delightfully capable miserThe Corolla Hybrid is one of few hybrids offering AWD, topping 40 mpg, and costing less than $30,000. And it’s really good.
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Volvo EX30 price, Toyota EV batteries, 2024 F-150 Lightning and GV60 details: The Week in ReverseWhich EV brands announced they’ll adopt Tesla’s NACS port this week? Which charging network opened a fast-charging station at the Grand Canyon? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 6, 2023. Volvo confirmed...
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The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get yet another price cut. The most affordable version of the Lucid Air—the one that still outdoes the longest-range Model S—is open for orders. And Toyota...
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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.
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Hyundai goes NACS, Genesis GV60 Standard, CAFE fines and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe Genesis GV60 gets more range and a lower price. Automakers project they’ll owe fines under Biden fuel economy rules. And Hyundai becomes the latest brand to plug into the Tesla ecosystem. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will adopt Tesla’s NACS charge port for its...
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Hyundai EVs get Tesla NACS charge port starting late 2024Its EVs will also have access to Tesla Superchargers, and an adapter for CCS-equipped Hyundai EVs is coming in 2025.
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Nissan Hyper Urban concept, F-150 Lightning Flash, GM’s slow EV ramp: Today’s Car NewsGM doesn’t look on track for its EV targets. Nissan shows a very boldly styled EV concept. And Ford gives the F-150 Lightning a heat pump and more, in a Flash. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford on Tuesday rolled out the 2024 F-150 Lightning Flash electric truck. The $72,090 Flash...
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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash signals range-boosting heat pumpThe Flash might return closer to its expected 320-mile EPA rating in real-world driving thanks to the addition of a heat pump.
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Tesla and Rivian update on sales. The remains of Lordstown Motors get flipped back to a familiar face. And Volvo gives its smallest EV a very attractive price tag. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Electric VW Golf, Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, EV charging oases: Today’s Car NewsVW confirms an electric Golf. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander...
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Rove plans 20 amenity-packed California EV charging stationsStartup plans to open all 20 by 2026 and broke ground this week on the first, in Santa Ana.
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Honda Prologue details, Kia EV9 price, Ford LFP pause, EVs adopting Tesla NACS: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker accelerated efforts to go all-electric in Europe and the U.K.? Which EV’s tech will cost $2,500 a year so drivers can take eyes off the road and hands off the wheel—below 40 mph? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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Honda Prologue charging, Volvo EV batteries, Northvolt chooses Canada: Today’s Car NewsVolvo EVs might be able to lighten their battery footprint with a new collaboration. Sweden’s Northvolt chose Canada, partly because of Biden policy. And Honda lays out some of the ways its upcoming EV buyers will stay charged. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In preparation for the...
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Honda Prologue details, Kia EV9 pricing, 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsHonda reveals its Prologue EV, and we have lots of photos, details, and first impressions. The Toyota Corolla Cross goes Nightshade. The Kia EV9 gets a base price. And we look at what it takes to legally take your eyes off driving in the Mercedes EQS. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a...
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If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you.
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2024 Kia EV9: 3-row, 225-mile EV SUV costs about $56,000That’s for the base EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows, with the smaller 76.1-kwh battery pack.
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Honda electric sports car, sustainability concepts due at Tokyo showHonda plans a series of electric car, motorcycle, and mobility surprises around its home-market show. Is it serious this time about the electric sports car?
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Ford LFP battery pause, Porsche Cayenne PHEV, Nissan goes all-EV for Europe, UK: Today’s Car NewsFord puts one of its cornerstone EV battery projects on hold. Porsche plug-in hybrid shoppers have lots of options. And Nissan accelerates EV plans in Europe—and Britain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford on Monday afternoon officially pressed pause on the construction of its LFP...
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Ford pauses LFP battery factory touted as key for affordable EVsThe Marshall, Michigan LFP battery factory using CATL tech but run by Ford was touted in February as an important move toward EV affordability and profitability. Now in time for President Biden's visit, it's on pause.
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2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid PHEV quickens without thirsty V-8The middle of three Cayenne plug-in hybrid models might be the one to get, as it gains performance but keeps the more efficient V-6.
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