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That's according to researchers who looked at the potential local pollution impact of shifting to electric vehicles in the period up to 2050.
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2023 Toyota Prius review, Prius backstory, Lucid and Panasonic: Today’s Car News
U.S. fleet fuel economy faltered last year. Lucid will be getting Panasonic batteries, some U.S.-made. And we drive the 2023 Toyota Prius and bring you some of its backstory. How does it look this good, and why now? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we bring you a first drive of the...
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Vehicle fuel economy gains faltered in 2021: Blame the SUV, again
Real-world fuel economy of light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. remained flat for the 2021 model year, at 25.4 mpg, according to the report, and the shift to SUVs plus relaxed Trump-era fleet rules may be to blame for this.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning style
A wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
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2023 Toyota Prius: How design became the priority over tech
The Prius’ chief engineer says design pushed the engineering process—and efficiency gains—for the latest version of the hybrid icon.
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Lucid shifts to Panasonic batteries, some to be US-made
The Panasonic supply headed to Lucid may include cells from Japan and Kansas, and be bound for Lucid's “full vehicle line-up," according to the companies.
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The IRS starts detailing what it needs for the revamped EV tax credit. Some Kia Niro EV models have been recalled. We look at what didn’t make the finals for Best Car To Buy. And the DOE backs the batteries for GM’s EV plan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday confirmed a $2.5 billion federal loan backing GM’s Ultium EV plan. More precisely, it backs the construction of three Ultium Cells LLC battery plants, in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan, that will be producing large-format pouch cells for upcoming GM electric vehicles, from...
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cut
Yes, the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S are among those that didn't make the cut—and here's why.
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IRS: 2023 EV tax credit needs reporting from automakers, sellers
The IRS noted back in October that the new rules were getting fast-tracked—and here it's clear it's setting the mechanism to start with the new 2023 tax year.
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2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defect
The issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
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$2.5B DOE loan backs GM's Ultium EV plan
The announcement marks the DOE’s first loan made exclusively for battery cell manufacturing made under the ATVM program established under the George W. Bush administration.
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Hyundai EV range boost, $6,250 solar EV, Best Car To Buy finalists: Today’s Car News
Today we name our five Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists. Hyundai and Kia EVs may soon be getting a range boost from silicon carbide tech. And is there a U.S. need for a low-speed solar city car? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Based on a recent announcement from a...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Cadillac Lyriq will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2023.
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Tech update may boost range of future Hyundai and Kia EVs
Hyundai introduced its E-GMP platform two years ago—offering a possibility of coming close to matching Tesla on efficiency and range. With silicon-carbide tech, it might potentially pass it.
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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough
Squad estimates the solar panel will provide up to 19.2 miles in Las Vegas. Range starts at 31 miles, exclusive of solar, but can be upgraded to 61 miles with swappable modules.
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Used EV prices, EV battery pack costs, AAA mobile charging, ID.4 software upgrade: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed a hydrogen-combustion performance-car concept? Can government agencies really get the Ford F-150 Lightning? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2022. In a series of introductions in Europe...
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F-150 Lightning was first electric pickup open to federal agencies
While the Ford F-150 Lightning was briefly on the official GSA list of available vehicles, it's not available for order right now.
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2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgrade
Unlike Tesla or Polestar, this won't be an over-the-air update that can be done in an owner's driveway; it will require a dealership visit and the replacement of the 12-volt battery.
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Battery costs aren't expected to start dropping again in 2024, when more lithium mining and refining capacity will be online, reducing prices.
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GM aims for rural EV drivers with vast Level 2 charging network
Under the program, dealers are eligible to receive up to 10 19.2-kw Level 2 charging stations to be installed in communities.
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Battery change boosts 2023 Nissan Leaf efficiency, slightly
In what was formerly called the Leaf Plus, battery capacity and range drop slightly for 2023 as the chemistry changes—but efficiency is up.
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Polestar 2 offers permanent performance boost over the air—for $1,195
In what appears to be a North American market first for EVs, Polestar is offering the upgrade on a wide range of Polestar 2 dual-motor cars going back to the 2021 model year.
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Toyota sees hydrogen-combustion Corolla Cross as EV alternative
It claims performance of the Corolla Cross H2 Concept is close to that of gasoline engines, while refueling time has been cut to a minute and a half.
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Used EV depreciation: Do long-range models hold more value?
In this latest turn, as used EV prices drop, models with a longer driving range per charge appear to have better resale value, according to several pricing experts recently cited.
Stephen Edelstein