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The Cyberster is slated to go on sale in China and Europe in 2024, but with the MG marque under the control of state-owned SAIC it's unlikely to come to the U.S.
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CATL announces very energy-dense battery for passenger aircraft
The "condensed battery" has a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram and is due to enter mass production soon.
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Volvo EX90 Excellence is an all-electric limo, for China first
Sporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the four-seat EX90 Excellence is a version of the electric SUV aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs.
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VW ID.4 tax credit, Tesla price cuts, Jaguar and Range Rover EVs: Today’s Car News
The 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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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GT
The first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax credit
Local assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Mercedes GLE plug-in hybrid drive, Ineos electric SUV, Nissan Arizon concept: Today’s Car News
Ineos 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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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for China
The Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Ineos confirms electric SUV to be built by Magna in 2026
The Ineos electric SUV will be smaller than the Grenadier and built by contract manufacturer Magna in Austria.
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Review: 2024 Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV does hybrid the right way
The plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes GLE puts electric propulsion front and center.
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Polestar 4, Nautilus hybrid, Model Y cost, fuels for Toyota PHEVs: Today’s Car News
Toyota 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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The 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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Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or not
Tesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
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Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuels
Toyota is using the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for testing low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonMobil.
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2024 Lincoln Nautilus bows from China, leans hybrid
A future fully electric SUV and Chinese assembly likely mean a plug-in hybrid isn't on the way, though.
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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 2014
By 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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Which 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 lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh battery and an expected range near 200 miles, it revealed last week. And while a Kona Hybrid is a big part of the global rollout, it isn’t coming to the U.S.—underscoring the very different strategy versus Toyota and its rival...
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists
The Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weight
Quicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
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Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickup
What 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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Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of Crown
So far, the hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid variants have been announced for Japan only—although the plug-in hybrid has been reportedly in the works for the U.S.
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EPA proposal details, VW ambition, Americans support EV incentives: Today’s Car News
VW 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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