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We look at the lowest-priced U.S. EVs. An industry group drops its lawsuit over tighter diesel tailpipe rules. How much better for emissions are electric pickups? And a Chinese automaker claims to have the world’s fastest-charging mass-production EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Short supply and strong demand, supply-chain issues, and soaring raw materials costs have altogether led to electric vehicle price hikes—if not by sticker price, by transaction price. We rounded up the six 2023 EVs priced under $40,000, before counting any incentives or credits. China’s...
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Truckmakers drop lawsuit challenging tailpipe emissions standards
After resistance from a wide range of states and companies, an industry group has dropped its opposition to tighter diesel rules.
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Analysis: Electric pickups emit less CO2 than the average gasoline truck anywhere in the US
Including manufacturing and other necessary pieces, an electric pickup reduces lifetime emissions 57% compared to the average gasoline truck, the analysis found.
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Top-tech Xpeng G9 SUV claimed to be world's fastest-charging mass-produced EV
The quickest charging rates will also require new 480-kw DC fast chargers Xpeng plans to roll out in sync with the G9's market launch.
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Affordable, all-electric: The 5 lowest-priced new EVs in the US
These are the electric vehicles that start under $40,000, not counting incentives or tax credits.
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EV tax credit breakdown, F-150 Lightning price hike, used EV prices, Tesla FSD pushback: The Week in Reverse
Which super-efficient EV has gone Stealth? Who called Tesla’s Full Self-Driving irresponsible this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 12, 2022. We paid a whole lot of attention to the $7,500 EV tax credit...
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How long will it take President Biden’s pen to reach the Inflation Reduction Act? That’s how long EV shoppers have to claim their $7,500 this year.
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EV tax credit’s twisted timeline, IKEA charging, Nader and Tesla FSD: Today’s Car News
Ralph Nader calls out Tesla Full Self-Driving. Electrify America adds chargers at IKEA. Could the EV tax credit reboot break WTO rules? And not even industry insiders can verify the EV tax credit is coming back before the end of the year, so buy now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rules
EU officials believe tax credits are a strong incentive for EV purchasers, and battery sourcing requirements put EU companies at a disadvantage.
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US IKEA stores will get Electrify America charging for EV drivers and EV-based delivery
This is the first time Electrify America will be installing chargers for both public and fleet use simultaneously.
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Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surge
The average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased far more year-over-year than that of other powertrain types.
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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers for US EV subscription service
The order represents 1.2% of projected U.S. electric vehicle production through the end of 2023, according to the company.
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The auto-safety firebrand and former third-party Presidential candidate called FSD "one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades."
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F-150 Lightning price hike, Meyers Manx EV, Lucid Air Stealth: Today’s Car News
Ford hikes F-150 Lightning prices. The Meyers Manx is back as a niche electric vehicle. Lucid Air goes black. And EV buyers have great credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has boosted 2023 F-150 Lightning prices by at least $7,000, while boosting range with the standard 98-kwh...
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000
Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric resurrects California dreamin'
A dune buggy famed for California beach culture and off-road racing from the 1960s gets new life as an electric car.
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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car News
Lucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and proposed legislation in the U.S. to incentivize more affordable electric cars stokes controversy. This...
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Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedan
The darkened appearance package adds $6,000 to the price of most Lucid Air electric cars, but deliveries won't be made until early 2023.
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EVs on average cost more, but buyers have much higher credit scores and are making down payments for a larger piece of the cost.
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Report: Arrival is dropping its Uber car project, electric bus plans
The startup, which had already announced plans to build electric buses in South Carolina, has proposed a business reorganization.
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Will EV tax credit price caps add urgency to arrival of affordable electric cars?
Legislation would add price caps of $55,000 for electric cars and $80,000 for electric pickup trucks and SUVs—cutting out some of the U.S. built EVs and American supply chain lawmakers are attempting to foster.
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BMW iX review, lower-priced VW ID.4, limited Mini Cooper SE, Fisker and Lucid updates: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is offering to buy back its recalled EVs? Which company was sentenced to a U.S. criminal penalty for diesel emissions this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 5, 2022. We warmed up to the weirdness...
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BMW thinking hydrogen, Fisker Ocean One sold out, Toyota BZ4X buyback offer: Today’s Car News
BMW is thinking about making more fuel-cell cars—perhaps as an extension of its next-generation EVs. Payments have been made, and the 5,000-vehicle launch edition of the Fisker Ocean is already spoken for. And Toyota is going the extra mile with early owners of its BZ4X EV. This and more...
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BMW is making room for hydrogen in next-generation Neue Klasse EV
Hydrogen needs to be stored in cylindrical tanks, so it presents far greater packaging challenges than batteries.
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