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The Rivian EDV is an electric delivery van designed by Amazon with the goal of changing the delivery game.
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Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 years
Storing power during off-peak hours and selling it at peak hours could profit EV owners, but the advantages will vary widely.
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Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fast
Tesla vehicles are also sitting on the used-car lot far longer than models from other vehicle brands—an indication that prices may drop more.
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VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boost
The updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, plus an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech.
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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibility
Some used plug-in hybrids are now eligible for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, although as Carmax recently pointed out, prices have been on the rise well ahead of this perk.
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Lucid Air review update, dual-motor Rivian preview, EV tax credit leasing loophole: The Week In Reverse
Which automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Our biggest, albeit...
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Rivian takes a look at the building blocks for its upcoming dual-motor electric trucks. Nio might have the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we look at Lucid’s interface, and its continuous improvement, up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lucid Air remains the technology leader among EVs, with astonishing range, power, and efficiency. And we just checked in with Lucid’s user interface, which has been given an invisible overhaul via software and over-the-air upgrades—and continues to improve, sometimes by the day. Rivian this week previewed the drive modules...
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Review: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring keeps getting better
We spent a week with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring to check in with its updated interface, and it makes the whole car more appealing.
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Nio EC7 flagship EV: The most aerodynamic SUV in the world?
A coupe-like shape and adjustable rear wing help give the upcoming EC7 a drag coefficient Nio claims is the lowest ever for a production SUV—quite the asset for efficiency and range.
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Rivian previews modular hardware for dual-motor electric trucks
Rivian is readying its own dual-motor components for the R1S and R1T and aiming to make them the popular choice over far more expensive-to-build quad-motor trucks.
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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News
The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough? And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy...
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EV tax credit loophole may cut lease payments for EVs made overseas
The Treasury Department has also clarified that as of Jan. 1, 2023, new rules for MSRP, income, and final assembly will all apply to purchased vehicles; materials sourcing rules won't yet apply.
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With long-range electric car batteries far exceeding daily-driving needs, the change most drivers may note in cold winter weather is that EVs simply need more time plugged in.
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BMW aims to build solid-state EV batteries under license
BMW will build pilot production lines for Solid Power cells at its facilities in Germany, amid plans for a solid-state-powered production model by 2030.
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Study: PHEVs aren't plugged in as often as regulators assume
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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Prices rise on the 2023 VW ID.4. Tesla sweetens the deal on Model Y and Model 3. And we look at the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV as one of the year’s best new EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Tesla races toward the end of the year amid reports of record production and weakening demand, it’s upped discounts on the Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500—plus 10,000 miles of free Supercharging. But before you rush out for the deal, be aware that not even $7,500 brings the price of Model Y back to where it was before all the price hikes of the past year. Meanwhile, prices on...
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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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Tesla ups its discount on Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500
Through the end of December, Tesla is offering a $7,500 discount on Model Y and Model 3—although they don't entirely reverse the steep price hikes of the past year.
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VW raising prices on ID.4 lineup by $1,500, citing battery costs
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 prices are getting hiked $1,500 in early 2023, bringing the price of a base ID.4 Standard over the $40,000 mark.
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Porsche Taycan charging boost, EV charging cybersecurity, tax credit guidance: Today’s Car News
DOE research suggests we may face some problems with charging cybersecurity. The Porsche Taycan is eligible for an upgrade that may cut its home charging time in half. And EV tax credit guidance is pushed to March. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both automakers and shoppers look for some...
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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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