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Non-negotiable pricing will be a core tenet of new dealer agreements permitting the sale of the company's EVs.
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More Jeep plug-in hybrid choices, $25,000 Tesla, Honda electric motorcycles: Today’s Car News
The $25,000 Tesla might remain mothballed, but the company sees the need for affordable models. Electric Honda motorcycles are coming at last. And Jeep is adding to its lineup of plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe versions. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep today...
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$25,000 Tesla or not, executive says EV maker will need a more affordable model
Tesla's head of investor relations reportedly said that putting a more affordable model on the road is necessary for Tesla to become a high-volume automaker.
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Honda plans 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, including one for kids
Honda also said it will equip future electric motorcycles with solid-state batteries, utilizing technology the company is also eyeing for cars.
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Jeep adds plug-in hybrid value with Wrangler Willys 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe special edition
Both models help bulk up a lineup of plug-in hybrids that are an important complement to the brand’s shift to EVs.
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Nissan Leaf battery lifetime, Lucid motor tech, EVs and communities of color: Today’s Car News
Lucid gives a deep-dive into its motor tech and why it leaps past what’s offered by Tesla and Porsche. Nissan Leaf batteries are staying in use longer than anticipated. And communities of color are far more interested in EVs than sales data suggests. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Bottom line: Lucid claims that its drive units are light, compact, efficient, power-dense, and can be scaled up. And it took going back to the core physics to get there.
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Communities of color are burdened by air pollution but lag in EV adoption; study looks at how to fix this
Latino, Black, and Asian American communities are more often situated in the danger zone for vehicle-generated air pollution, but they currently purchase and lease EVs at disproportionately low rates. It's not for a lack of interest.
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Nissan Leaf EV batteries' long lifetime is pushing recovery and recycling farther off
Although some Leafs have been used for nearly 12 years, very few of the original battery packs have yet been retired—far outlasting some of the assumptions of original plans for recycling and second use.
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Vinfast deliveries, VW ID.4 off-roader, Leaf bidirectional charger: Today’s Car News
Nissan approves a bidirectional charger that works with its warranty. Volkswagen shows an extra-rugged version of its ID.4 electric crossover. Some Ford and Lincoln plug-in models are getting automated lane changes. And Vinfast continues to keep pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Vinfast delivers first 100 VF 8 electric SUVs in Vietnam, US arrival still set for this year
At a delivery event in Vietnam, the company delivered 100 of its EVs to “pioneer customers who made the earliest reservations.”
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VW ID.Xtreme concept turns the ID.4 into a rugged off-roader
The off-roader pushes the MEB platform off-road, and it might help set the stage for a rugged ID.4 version or potentially for products under VW's upcoming Scout electric truck brand.
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An updated version of Ford's Bluecruise—and by extension, Lincoln's Activeglide—allows drivers to initiate lane changes with the turn-signal stalk.
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Nissan approves first US bidirectional charger for Leaf, use won't affect warranty
The Leaf-compatible Fermata Energy charger will be the first bidirectional system in an EV able to supply power to the grid, Nissan claims.
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Lexus RX plug-in hybrid review, BMW changes batteries, Bollinger B1 back, Harbinger bows: Today’s Car News
BMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a brief drive...
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BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack tech
BMW is reversing course and embracing a type of cell it previously rejected, with huge goals to cut costs, boost efficiency, and perhaps speed up EV adoption.
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Commercial EV startup Harbinger claims it can erase the up-front cost premium vs. gas or diesel
EV startup says scalable powertrains can make electric commercial vehicles more competitive.
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The Bollinger B1 and B2 were bound to be rugged cult-favorite heavy-duty EVs, and now with Mullen Automotive's majority stake in Bollinger they might once again be a possibility.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime mover
The RX 450h+ will cost more and weigh more than hybrid versions of the popular Lexus crossover—without remarkable performance or electric range.
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Jeep production-bound EVs, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Rivian-Mercedes van venture: Today’s Car News
Jeep rolls out its first three fully electric models. Rivian and Mercedes partner for electric vans. StoreDot sends its five-minute-charging battery tech out for testing. And Chevy confirms that the upcoming Equinox won’t be a niche model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet...
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Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for Europe
The two companies aim to share costs around manufacturing electric vans, with plans for a factory in Europe.
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StoreDot delivers fast-charging batteries for real-world EV testing, claims 100 miles in five minutes
If StoreDot's cells prove ready for production, they could enable EVs with charge rates to approach those of gas-station refueling.
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base model
GM sees the Equinox EV as leading the charge beyond early adopters—and a $30,000 starting price point is an important part of that.
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