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Mercedes-Benz’s second BEV crossover brings its SUV lineup out of no-man’s land, but does the EQE SUV let it off the charging hook?
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Wireless battery management could add EV range, downsize packs
Smaller, lighter batteries are the promise of supplier LG Innotek and an 800-volt BMS recently revealed for production models starting in 2024.
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GM BrightDrop electric trucks are headed to Ryder rental fleet
The BrightDrop vans have an estimated range of up to 250 miles and payload capacity of between 2,000 and 3,400 pounds.
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Ioniq 6 review, Tesla demand, Fisker Ocean range, Audi Q8 E-Tron price: Today’s Car News
Tesla 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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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron starts at $75,495, EPA range to 300 miles
Q8 E-Tron versions start only somewhat higher than the E-Tron SUV and Sportback they replace—with a lot more range, faster charging, and sportier handling.
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The Ocean isn't available in Europe yet, however—or the U.S.
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and function
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S.
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Study: Brands not meeting EV demand will lose market share
A study and related forecast from Consumer Reports sees some legacy automakers losing long-term if they don't keep up with EV demand soon.
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Used Tesla deals, F-150 Lightning price hike, Kia EV9 details, tax-credit criteria: The Week in Reverse
Which 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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EV tax credit details, F-150 Lightning prices up, Hummer EV, Jeep Magneto and Recon: Today’s Car News
F-150 Lightning prices rise again, GMC teases an overlanding version of the Hummer EV, and Jeep provides another glimpse of what it takes to make a Wrangler EV. And tax-credit details released this morning make April 18 the day credits fall away for many EVs. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Base Ford F-150 Lightning price hiked again, now above $60,000
The latest adjustment adds $4,000 to the base version of the fully electric F-150—meaning it now adds up to $61,869 with destination.
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The third Wrangler-based Magneto concept arrives after Jeep's confirmation of a Wrangler-inspired Recon EV due in 2024.
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Tax credits for many American-made EVs will drop on April 18
Tax Day is getting some extra sting this year for EV shoppers.
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Faraday Future starts making FF91, ahead of April 26 launch
Faraday is once again also reviving a plan that sounds like that of Faraday's failed Le Eco cousin.
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GMC teases Hummer EV SUV overlanding concept with solar roof
With a Hummer EV SUV variant oriented toward off-the-grid overlanding, GMC might help pull a niche that's been diesel-focused over to electric.
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US EV charging locator will soon display cost, charge power
Additionally, the White House provided updates on the shift to EVs for federal agencies and charging-station deployment by them.
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EU adds e-fuels loophole to 2035 ICE ban, EV charging guidelines
The EU has added an allowance for cars burning e-fuels, in the face of German opposition.
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Specs and details for the 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV are out. Tesla Model X seat belts are under scrutiny. And Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has revealed specs and various details on the 2024 EV9 electric SUV. Shaping up as a rival both to gasoline models like the Toyota Highlander and to EVs like the Rivian R1S, the EV9 will reach about 300 miles of range in some forms, recover nearly 150 miles of range in 15 minutes, and be a 3.7-kw power bank, with future Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) ability. Other features of note include a...
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Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries
An agreement with Electreon could lead to aftermarket wireless kits, factory options, and pilot projects with Toyota plug-in hybrids or EVs.
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NHTSA investigates Tesla Model X seatbelt failures
An issue with possible seatbelt failures in 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X electric SUVs could affect up to 50,000 vehicles.
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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV debuts with 800V charging, future V2G
The EV9 is an all-electric SUV sized closely to the gasoline Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander, or the Rivian R1S EV.
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EV materials from Japan, Lucid recall, EV battery degradation: Today’s Car News
Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. Lucid has used over-the-air software to lessen the scope of a physical recall repair. And battery degradation is gradual and likely won’t brick a used EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports A clever application of a diagnostic tool...
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Battery degradation isn't likely to brick your EV, data confirms
Even considering high mileage EVs, just 1.5% of EV battery packs have been replaced, suggest results from the analysis firm Recurrent.
Stephen Edelstein