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Consumer interest in used EVs is on the rise, with some of the most popular gasoline cars getting traded in for EVs, according to data compiled by retailer CarMax. Search traffic for terms containing “electric” on CarMax’s website doubled between February 2022 and February 2023, with a peak 5.6% of searches containing “electric,” in October

Lordstown Motors could be in financial trouble. Hyundai’s supplier shows off its e-Corner EV tech with a crab walk and pivot turn. And is a growing group of U.S. shoppers rejecting EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  In its latest survey data, J.D. Power saw a higher portion of shoppers indicating they

The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love as well as

Recently having a 2023 Toyota Prius for a week, for up-close scrutiny and drive time, reminded me of the big Hollywood movie franchises that help keep us entertained across decades and generations.  Just like all the movies to come from Star Wars, James Bond, Marvel, or Fast and Furious, there may be fresh faces, a

Which state has used a tax on public EV charging to help cut the tax on gasoline? Which electric automaker got a $2.5 billion lifeline this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 28, 2023. General Motors confirmed that it will discontinue

The 2024 Volvo EX90 is still a few months away from the start of deliveries, but the electric SUV is already sold out for its first year of production. Volvo confirmed this in a press release detailing its first-quarter 2023 financial results, although it didn’t disclose how many vehicles would be built in the first-year

Airless tires could be a step closer. Vinfast gets a funding boost. And EVs still cost a whole lot extra in some cases to insure. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  A $2.5 billion boost for Vietnam’s Vinfast may help keep the company moving even if its IPO gets delayed—allowing the company to

Teslas aren’t losing much driving range over the long haul. Costco isn’t interested in EV charging yet. And Honda steps up the timeline for its in-house EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The first mass-market, in-house-developed EV from Honda will arrive in 2025 for North America, executives confirmed Wednesday as part of

The timeline has been pulled earlier for Honda’s first dedicated electric vehicle engineered in-house for high-volume production. That yet-unnamed mid- to large-sized EV built on “Honda’s original dedicated EV platform” will go on sale in 2025 for North America—stepped up from a targeted 2026—top Honda executives revealed as part of a company update held Wednesday

California might require bidirectional charging. Utah takes from the EV drivers and gives to the gas guzzlers. And when will new vehicles with tailpipes become tone-deaf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  A cumulative 1.5 million plug-in vehicles have been sold in California, the state reported last week. It’s hit that target about

What kind of fuel is being tested by Toyota in plug-in hybrids? Which Jaguar and Land Rover EVs are in the works? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2023. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in hybrid

It’s Earth Day. And in what’s become a Green Car Reports’ Earth Day tradition, it’s time to revisit a litmus test for how much the vehicle market has changed. The question: “When will buying vehicles with tailpipes be seen as morally wrong?” Or, to paraphrase and clarify: When will driving around your neighborhood, emitting exhaust

GM on Friday released range estimations for its 2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, including for both body styles of the loaded 3X trim.  The company is now suggesting that one of the models of its so-called supertruck might go 355 miles on a charge. If anything, that’s a testament

The VW ID.4 is eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Tesla cut prices on the Model 3 and Model Y yet again. And Jaguar and Land Rover get a fresh charge for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  As part of an announcement confirming an $18.7 billion investment in Jaguar

Tesla has introduced another round of price cuts, the sixth time it has done so this year. Lower pricing appeared on Tesla’s website late Tuesday, ahead of the company’s first quarter earnings announcement later Wednesday. It brings the Model 3’s base price down to $41,380 with the mandatory $1,390 destination charge, down $2,000 versus the

I’m cruising along on Alabama Highway 20 at about 70 mph, 20 miles into my drive of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic, and I just realized the engine isn’t on. A check of the consumption display on the 12.3-inch center touchscreen reveals the engine has only been on twice, accounting for less than a

The redesigned version of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus crossover utility vehicle is the latest luxury vehicle to drop larger engines and go hybrid instead.  Base versions of the Nautilus will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine making 250 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, while much of the lineup will arrive in hybrid form

Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on.  Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., as an unnecessary complication in the shift

Which model did Toyota reveal as getting fuel-cell propulsion soon? Which electric car danced and jumped in a recent introduction? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 14, 2023. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with

Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely’s Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric

With the pending arrival of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric truck, joining the market alongside the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Silverado EV, and Rivian R1T, there will be no shortage of fully electric full-size truck offerings.  But is there a future for compact or mid-size electric trucks, in the form of

VW is planning a great many U.S. models eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount. Americans are on board with EV incentives but not mandates. And the EPA proposes standards that effectively align with California, without an EV mandate. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The U.S. EPA has proposed tough

The stricter vehicle emissions rules may at last align federal rules with those from California. BYD shows off an active suspension for EVs. And we take a look at Ram electric truck details and future features with the brand’s CEO. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the release of some key details

Hyundai has a new entry-level EV on the way. Walmart is getting in the charging business, and it’s big. And should the EPA reward more efficient EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh battery and an

Hyundai this week, at the New York auto show, revealed U.S.-spec details for the redesigned 2024 Kona Electric, along with the Kona Limited and Kona N Line gasoline models.  What was missing from the announcement was the Kona Hybrid, a model that had been emphasized as a growing and important model in the revised Kona’s

Which models will be eligible for the full $7,500 of the revamped EV tax credit? Are recent rounds of Tesla price cuts spurring stronger EV sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 7, 2023. This week we once again brought you a

Toyota sees 125-mile plug-in hybrids as part of the future. Lyft is planning on a lot more electric rides. Kia ramps up its EV plans. And we drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  In a review of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, we found this small

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid adds a second and more economical powertrain to the compact SUV that debuted last year. Dropping Toyota’s well-proven and fuel-efficient hybrid system into the Corolla Cross boosts fuel efficiency to an estimated 42 mpg combined, against the 30 mpg combined of the standard AWD model. All hybrid versions of

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year. It shares that car’s striking new shape, the one that wowed reviewers and shoppers.  The Prime adds a much larger battery that can be plugged into the grid to recharge—giving it an estimated EPA combined

Obsessive wind-tunnel work—of the sort that used to be reserved for racing and supercars—has become an essential in building modern electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.7. Aero can go a long way toward accelerating EV adoption. It isn’t just the key to more miles of range and better efficiency. It helps keep battery packs smaller,