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Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have been studying vulnerabilities in charging infrastructure for years, and in a recent paper they break the weaknesses down to several issues.
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Full US EV tax credit guidance delayed to March
Some EVs that aren't eligible for the tax credit now—the Bolt EV, for instance—may be able to claim a $3,750 at the start of 2023.
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Chevy Bolt EV recall, Kia EV6, USPS EVs, heavy-duty truck emissions: Today’s Car News
Postal Service vehicle plans become more electric. EPA rules for big diesel trucks fall short of those from California. The Kia EV6 is one of the best new EVs of the year. And foil is the fix for the latest Chevy Bolt EV recall. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt...
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Kia EV6: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year. But we think it outperforms its corporate cousin in several respects.
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New EPA truck emission rules still fall short of California regs
The EPA has enacted standards taking effect for the 2027 model year, applying to heavy-duty trucks, buses, and vans. But in some respects they're weaker than what California has drafted.
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USPS aims to only buy electric delivery vehicles from 2026 on
At least 45,000 of the USPS' Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) mail trucks, built by defense contractor Oshkosh, will be battery-electric, representing 75% of the planned 60,000-vehicle fleet.
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For this issue relating not to the battery pack but to seat belt pretensioners, foil is the fix—really.
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Hyundai Kona Electric, Rivian range boost, California charging plan: Today’s Car News
Rivian trucks have received a range boost over the air, and the company now says it’s official. California plans to double the number of EV chargers in the state. And a hybrid will join the next Kona Electric as part of this urban crossover lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Rivian R1T and R1S get range boost, snow mode, cabin preconditioning
Through over-the-air updates, Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks and added app-based preconditioning for cabin comforts—and official EPA ratings rise with a retest.
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California's $3B plan will double its public EV charger count
The new funding represents an increase of 30 times from 2019 levels, and will go toward the installation of 90,000 new chargers in the state.
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2024 Hyundai Kona revealed with "EV-led design," hybrid version
A Kona hybrid will join the Kona Electric and other gasoline versions at launch, Hyundai confirmed, in a reveal of a redesigned Kona model line.
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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron first drive, Rivian R1T safety rating, Genesis GV60: Today’s Car News
The Rivian R1T hits the top tier for safety. The Genesis GV60 earned a spot as one of this year’s best new EVs. And we drive the Q8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback have been given a bigger battery, more range, better...
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The Genesis GV60 offers a unique mix of sporty and luxurious, plus speedy charging and tech including facial and fingerprint recognition.
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Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinction
The award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.
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Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes farther
With a larger battery pack and improved efficiency, the 2024 Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback will charge faster and likely hit an EPA 300-mile rating in some versions.
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Why might the manual gearbox return in some performance EVs?
Performance EV makers may be trying to recreate the sensory experience of the manual gearbox, which by extension triggers combustion-engine nostalgia.
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2023 Toyota Prius review, Best Car To Buy finalists, EV reliability, winter range: The Week in Reverse
Which popular electric vehicle got yet another price hike? Which company was awarded a $2.5 billion federal loan? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 16, 2022. Whether you’ve written hybrids off or not, you'll...
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F-150 Lightning prices, Toyota V2G, Tesla and Nissan top EV reliability: Today’s Car News
The Kia EV6 is among the top-rated EVs for reliability. Toyota is hooking up with a utility to test EV bidirectional charging. And we look at the Ford F-150 Lightning as a Best Car To Buy finalist—and find it’s just gone up in price by thousands. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Ford pointed to the supply chain as the reason behind another price hike of thousands on base Pro and mid-range XLT versions of the F-150 Lightning.
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Data shows Tesla and Nissan are tops in EV reliability
EVs still "lag many conventional cars" in reliability, notes the esteemed group that tallies owner reliability data.
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Toyota starts to see how its EVs can aid the power grid
A Toyota partnership with a Texas utility aims to see how vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology might take some strain off infrastructure.
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Cadillac Lyriq, EV range in winter, EV shift saves lives: Today’s Car News
Cold-weather EV range plummets across EVs, but it really varies by model. Choosing an EV is about your local health and air quality, too, a study reminds us. And we look at the Cadillac Lyriq up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Cadillac Lyriq is one of our Green Car Reports Best...
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Cadillac Lyriq: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The Lyriq is the first mass-production model built around GM’s Ultium propulsion strategy, and it's one of five Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists.
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Report: Winter EV driving range varies widely by model
The especially big drops in winter range experienced by owners with the Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen e-Golf are likely due to their air-cooled battery packs.
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