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EVs aren't mandated by the set of rules proposed by the EPA Wednesday, but they will almost certainly offer the easiest path to compliance under extremely strict new requirements.
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Poll: Nearly half in US support EV incentives, fewer to buy them
Despite strong support for the policy, Americans aren't necessarily buying EVs for themselves, according to a new poll.
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VW plans 25 EVs qualifying for $7,500 tax credit by 2030
The tax-credit rules require North American assembly of vehicles and their battery packs, and set requirements for where battery raw materials can be sourced from.
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Range-extended Ram 1500 REV XR, EPA rules, BYD suspension: Today’s Car News
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 future features with the brand’s CEO. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the release of...
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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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BYD active suspension bows with dancing U9 electric sports car
In a preview of an active suspension on the way to its EVs and other models, the U9 electric sports car danced, drove on three wheels, and jumped in the air.
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The EPA is allegedly considering far stricter tailpipe emissions limits that would effectively force automakers to sell a much higher percentage of EVs sooner, according to an unconfirmed report.
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Hyundai Kona EV, Walmart charging network, EV efficiency and EPA rules: Today’s Car News
Hyundai 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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Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?
Current greenhouse-gas standards from the EPA don't incentivize more efficient EVs. With the Biden administration considering standards for later in the decade, should they?
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Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America aside
The company announced plans to install "thousands" of chargers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide by 2030.
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Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV instead
Hyundai 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 Reverse
Which 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 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 crossover (or boxy wagon) to optimize value and fuel efficiency—with a sticker price starting under $30,000 and up to 42 mpg. Just don’t expect refinement or performance to be luxury-level. Toyota on Friday morning revealed that it plans to push plug-in hybrid electric range beyond 120...
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Toyota plans to push plug-in hybrid EV range beyond 120 miles
In an address from its CEO, Toyota also announced plans to double the driving range of battery electric models by 2026.
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Lyft expands Green mode to order up EV rides exclusively
Rides in Green mode are currently $1 more than standard rides. Lyft splits that dollar between the driver and efforts to grow the population of EVs and hybrids.
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Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi
The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpg
With a price starting below $30,000 and a 42-mpg rating, the Corolla Cross steps up the value in a form many Americans want.
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Toyota Prius Prime review, Mercedes EQE and VW ID.7 drives: Today’s Car News
Does 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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The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring PHEV will also remain at $7,500, while amounts on the Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit EVs, among others, will be cut in half.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024
The three-row electric SUV will be Kia's first U.S.-built EV and thus qualify for the revamped EV tax credit.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in reboots Volt formula
With up to 44 electric miles, is the newest Prius PHEV more than a Volt-alike?
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Sila claims 20% range boost with silicon-anode battery tech
And the tech is coming to Mercedes' electric G-Class, badged EQG.
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VW plans to sunset gas and diesel VW Golf in favor of EVs
These combustion versions of the Golf, already discontinued in the U.S., might potentially be replaced by EVs bearing the Golf name around 2028.
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Preview drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 hatchback shows why aero rules for EVs
The ID.7 one-ups electric SUVs by going farther, more comfortably, with less.
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