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What is an SUV? The IRS says look at the EPA info on the window sticker.
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Report: Small VW EV, battery plant considered for North America
The Canadian province of Ontario is reportedly in the running for a battery plant, while an EV smaller than the ID.4 may have already been given the green light.
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Broader Volvo EV push reportedly adds SUVs, sedans, luxury van
In addition to electric versions of its current lineup of sedans and crossover SUVs, Volvo is planning some models aimed specifically at Asian markets, according to the report.
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Ford CEO: Future EVs will be “radically simplified,” use smaller batteries
Ford is working on next-generation EVs with a focus on simplicity, leaner manufacturing, and producing them in the millions.
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Mapping federal charging network, EV charging tax, Mazda on EV range: Today’s Car News
A group helps map out the federal EV charging network. Kansas looks at taxing charging. And will EV range keep getting longer as batteries improve? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Will future EVs keep offering longer range than previous models? Consider the CEO of Mazda in the U.S. as...
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Mazda US boss: Longer-range EVs aren’t the future
Second-time EV owners will have different expectations and won’t be so focused on range, says the CEO of Mazda USA.
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Home charging wouldn't be taxed, though, which has some calling foul as it penalizes those who rent and are dependent on public charging.
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Study: 1,104 new EV fast-charging stations will meet 50-mile interval
A new study suggests that with 1,104 additional fast-charging locations, major transportation corridors will be covered.
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Ioniq 6 beats Model 3, Toyota EV position, GM battery flexibility: Today’s Car News
Toyota’s change at the top likely doesn’t change its position on EVs. GM says it’s flexible on battery format; read into that what you will. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 pushes efficiency and range to new heights. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 beats the...
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GM CEO: Flexible on battery cells in EV ramp
If GM shifts cell types, what happens to the economies of scale the company has been targeting with its cells co-developed with LG?
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Does Toyota CEO change signal it's going all-in on EVs?
Certainly not. Toyota recently re-upped its argument that lithium will be in short supply and CO2 reductions will go farther with hybrids, fuel cells, and PHEVs.
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated at 361 miles, tops Model 3 Long Range
Hyundai's 140 MPGe (4.2 mi/kwh) combined figure also ties the Lucid Air for efficiency, although the RWD Lucid Air Pure due later in the year will likely leap well ahead.
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The SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV pledges to Tread Lightly. Electrify America plans to install more chargers at roadside travel centers. And Mazda’s flagship makes its debut in plug-in hybrid form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has revealed its flagship CX-90 SUV plug-in hybrid, with seating for up to eight, and a plug-in hybrid is an important part of the lineup. Although feature details, pricing, and positioning are all yet to come, the CX-90 arrives this spring and could be another compelling family vehicle for those who can’t jump all the way to an EV...
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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid beats Toyota Highlander to PHEV punch
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 ushers in the electrified era for the automaker with three rows and a plug.
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First of heaviest Hummer SUV ever auctioned for Tread Lightly cause
These proceeds serve to remind that the pickup version of this electric truck weighs more than 9,000 pounds.
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TA TravelCenters hosts road-trip EV charging stops, 50 miles apart
The EV DC fast-charging locations will be supported by Electrify America and considered part of its network, and they're set to be installed at 200 sites over five years.
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Mustang Mach-E prices, Audi electric off-roader, Tesla’s California lead: Today’s Car News
Ford lowers prices on most of the Mustang Mach-E lineup. Audi reportedly considers an electric off-road SUV. Limiting the size of EV batteries might make a big difference to raw materials concerns. And is Tesla maintaining its mammoth California EV sales lead? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Ford undoes some of its price hike on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
As before, none of the Mustang Mach-E models with the Extended Range battery pack will qualify for the revamped federal EV tax credit.
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Limiting the size of EV batteries could bring significant positive environmental impact, a report suggests.
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Audi electric off-road SUV might share Scout EV bones
According to a recent report, Audi is considering an electric SUV with serious off-road ability; it might share underpinnings with VW's upcoming Scout SUVs.
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EVs near a fifth of California sales: Is Tesla's lead shrinking?
Tesla's lead by EV market share may be shrinking somewhat, while the Bolt EV and EUV and Mustang Mach-E are rising.
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Aptera details, Civic Hybrid, Polestar 2, Tesla Gigafactory boost: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is reportedly considering a pivot to cylindrical cells for future EVs? Which EV maker is Uber partnering with for a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, January 27...
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Audi Activesphere concept, Toyota EV platform, tax-credit dissent: Today’s Car News
Audi reveals an electric pickup, of sorts. Toyota reportedly commits to a dedicated EV platform, but it’s years off. And a Senator says the new EV tax credit isn’t being enacted according to the law. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The green light has reportedly been given to...
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Manchin seeks to delay EV tax credits so they can follow the law
Due to delayed guidance from the Treasury Department, many vehicles that most certainly won't be eligible for the tax credit as it was passed by the IRA are able to claim a full credit.
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