Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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It’s Earth Day. And in what’s become a Green Car Reports’ Earth Day tradition, it’s time to revisit a litmus test for how much the vehicle market has changed.
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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 milesGMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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VW ID.4 tax credit, Tesla price cuts, Jaguar and Range Rover EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe VW ID.4 is eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Tesla cut prices on the Model 3 and Model Y yet again. And Jaguar and Land Rover get a fresh charge for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of an announcement confirming an $18.7 billion investment in Jaguar and Land...
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Mercedes GLE plug-in hybrid drive, Ineos electric SUV, Nissan Arizon concept: Today’s Car NewsIneos leapfrogs past diesel with an electric off-road SUV on the way. Nissan shows China a different twist on an electric SUV. And in this SUV-focused day of news, we see what a bigger battery brings to the latest Mercedes plug-in hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review...
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Polestar 4, Nautilus hybrid, Model Y cost, fuels for Toyota PHEVs: Today’s Car NewsToyota is testing low-carbon fuels for its plug-in hybrids. The Tesla Model Y is now challenging ICE models in price. The IRS posts its shortlist of models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit. And Polestar and Lincoln are among the brands that have saved global reveals for China’s...
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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile rangeThe Polestar 4 more directly rivals the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and a growing group of go-fast electric crossovers.
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The redesigned 2024 Lincoln Nautilus crossover is the latest luxury vehicle to drop larger engines and go hybrid instead.
Base versions of the Nautilus will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making...
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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.
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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%.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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The 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...
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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.
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Hyundai Kona EV, Walmart charging network, EV efficiency and EPA rules: Today’s Car NewsHyundai 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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Toyota on Friday announced plans to greatly increase the electric range of its future plug-in hybrids, develop next-generation EVs with double the range, and expand hybrid sales to emerging markets.
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Toyota Prius Prime review, Mercedes EQE and VW ID.7 drives: Today’s Car NewsDoes the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime reboot the formula pioneered by the Chevy Volt for the better? How do the aero-focused VW ID.7 and plush Mercedes EQE SUV drive? And automakers start to detail which models are eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit amount. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Preview drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 hatchback shows why aero rules for EVsThe ID.7 one-ups electric SUVs by going farther, more comfortably, with less.
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Ioniq 6 review, Tesla demand, Fisker Ocean range, Audi Q8 E-Tron price: Today’s Car NewsTesla results suggest demand may be flagging, while a study underscores the importance of legacy automakers keeping up with EV demand. The revamped Q8 E-Tron lineup reaches for 300 miles in America, and the Fisker Ocean tops 400 miles of range in Europe. And we sample the U.S. version of the...
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Do latest Tesla sales numbers suggest more price cuts?For the second quarter in a row, Tesla has produced significantly more vehicles than it has delivered to customers—although it's unclear what this says about supply and demand.
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Used Tesla deals, F-150 Lightning price hike, Kia EV9 details, tax-credit criteria: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicle maker decided to go open source with its driving-assistance features? Will battery degradation “brick” your EV after a certain number of years or miles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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