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Early 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 2030
Audi 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 2035
Rules 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 Reverse
How 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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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The EQS SUV is one of the first electric utility vehicles to offer three rows of seating, off-road ability, and more than 300 miles of range.
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Porsche Taycan upgrade halves the time to charge at home
With the upgraded hardware, some Taycans from previous model years may be able to gain a full charge in less than five hours at home.
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The EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year. But we think it outperforms its corporate cousin in several respects.
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2017-2023 Chevy Bolt EV recalled over fire concern, again
For this issue relating not to the battery pack but to seat belt pretensioners, foil is the fix—really.
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2024 Hyundai Kona revealed with "EV-led design," hybrid version
A Kona hybrid will join the Kona Electric and other gasoline versions at launch, Hyundai confirmed, in a reveal of a redesigned Kona model line.
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Genesis GV60: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The Genesis GV60 offers a unique mix of sporty and luxurious, plus speedy charging and tech including facial and fingerprint recognition.
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Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes farther
With a larger battery pack and improved efficiency, the 2024 Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback will charge faster and likely hit an EPA 300-mile rating in some versions.
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Why might the manual gearbox return in some performance EVs?
Performance EV makers may be trying to recreate the sensory experience of the manual gearbox, which by extension triggers combustion-engine nostalgia.
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Which popular electric vehicle got yet another price hike? Which company was awarded a $2.5 billion federal loan? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 16, 2022. Whether you’ve written hybrids off or not, you'll likely be interested in our review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with its startling correction to this efficiency icon’s design lineage, and perkier performance while preserving its gas mileage numbers. In a separate piece, we sat down with Prius chief engineer Satoki Oya to help flesh out some of...
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Cadillac Lyriq: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The Lyriq is the first mass-production model built around GM’s Ultium propulsion strategy, and it's one of five Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning style
A wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cut
Yes, the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S are among those that didn't make the cut—and here's why.
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$2.5B DOE loan backs GM's Ultium EV plan
The announcement marks the DOE’s first loan made exclusively for battery cell manufacturing made under the ATVM program established under the George W. Bush administration.
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Best Car To Buy 2023: Green Car Reports names 5 finalists
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Cadillac Lyriq will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2023.
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Hyundai introduced its E-GMP platform two years ago—offering a possibility of coming close to matching Tesla on efficiency and range. With silicon-carbide tech, it might potentially pass it.
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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough
Squad estimates the solar panel will provide up to 19.2 miles in Las Vegas. Range starts at 31 miles, exclusive of solar, but can be upgraded to 61 miles with swappable modules.
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Used EV prices, EV battery pack costs, AAA mobile charging, ID.4 software upgrade: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed a hydrogen-combustion performance-car concept? Can government agencies really get the Ford F-150 Lightning? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2022. In a series of introductions in Europe...
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EV battery cost soared in 2022, hampering EV affordability
Battery costs aren't expected to start dropping again in 2024, when more lithium mining and refining capacity will be online, reducing prices.
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Battery change boosts 2023 Nissan Leaf efficiency, slightly
In what was formerly called the Leaf Plus, battery capacity and range drop slightly for 2023 as the chemistry changes—but efficiency is up.
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Used EV depreciation: Do long-range models hold more value?
In this latest turn, as used EV prices drop, models with a longer driving range per charge appear to have better resale value, according to several pricing experts recently cited.
Stephen Edelstein