Author: news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson)

Toyota tests the appeal of an electrical truck that’s around the identical size because the Ford Maverick. Infiniti shows a production-bound electric sedan, in concept form. And Stellantis points to more electric Ram vans—some with fuel cells, too. This and more, here at Green Automotive Reports.  The Toyota EPU EV concept revealed this past weekend, because of be shown on the Tokyo auto show this week, shows the solution to an electrical pickup that’s smaller than the present Tacoma—or in regards to the size of the Ford Maverick hybrid truck.  Also timed for Tokyo, the Infiniti Vision Qe concept revealed…

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The Kia EV6 offers its longest-range version for less money. BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce drivers will soon get Tesla Supercharger access. And GM slows the production ramp of its electric trucks by a 12 months. This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports Scaled-up production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV has been delayed by a complete 12 months, GM announced Tuesday. The corporate’s Orion Assembly plant in Michigan, set for that volume production but currently constructing the Chevy Bolt EV, won’t get any extension to construct more of those efficient small electric cars, though.  Drivers of…

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Which company revealed several upcoming reasonably priced EVs? For EV shoppers, why is leasing a more popular vs. buying than it was last 12 months? That is our look back on the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Automobile Reports—for the week ending October 13, 2023. Kia has provided full pricing details for the upcoming 2024 EV9 three-row electric SUV. While the EV9 Light with an expected 225-mile range starts at $56,495, the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695 and the top-trim GT-Line model goes for $75,395. Which means all the versions will slot under the $80,000 ceiling of…

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Analysts are still sizing up the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and now see it greater than doubling EV sales. Green Automotive Reports starts the results of the EV leasing loophole using federal money to chop the price of imported and luxury-brand EVs. And we get a whole picture of how much the 2024 Kia EV9 costs. This and more, here at Green Automotive Reports.  Kia has provided full pricing details for the upcoming 2024 EV9 three-row electric SUV. While the EV9 Light with an expected 225-mile range starts at $56,495, the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695…

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The Genesis GV60 gets more range and a cheaper price. Automakers project they’ll owe fines under Biden fuel economy rules. And Hyundai becomes the newest brand to plug into the Tesla ecosystem. This and more, here at Green Automotive Reports.  Hyundai will adopt Tesla’s NACS charge port for its EVs within the U.S. and Canada later in 2024, with those EVs having access to Tesla Superchargers, the corporate confirmed Thursday. It claims that Tesla will “fully support the ultra-fast charging speeds” of its latest 800-volt EVs, while NACS adapters for the brand’s CCS-port EVs will arrive in 2025 The 2024…

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VW confirms an electrical Golf. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  The Toyota Highlander Hybrid stays one in every of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs with out a charge port—and the 2024 Highlander Hybrid adds a Nightshade Edition grade for a brand new look while maintaining its 36-mpg rating. Volkswagen has confirmed that a next-generation electric VW Golf will probably be made at the corporate’s Wolfsburg home base…

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Volvo EVs might have the ability to lighten their battery footprint with a brand new collaboration. Sweden’s Northvolt selected Canada, partly due to Biden policy. And Honda lays out among the ways its upcoming EV buyers will stay charged. This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  In preparation for the arrival of the 2024 Honda Prologue, revealed yesterday, and the Acura ZDX, Honda has inked latest deals with EVgo and Electrify America that may give EV drivers “single-app access” to charging with the stations on each networks. That can all be along with Honda’s pending Supercharger access starting in…

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Ford has confirmed that it’s halting construction of a $3.5 million battery plant in Michigan that the automaker had focused on just months earlier as a key for EV affordability.  The plant, near Marshall, Michigan, was on account of create about 2,500 jobs and make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are inclined to be less expensive to provide than the nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries that Ford currently uses in its EVs. When the plant was announced, in February, Ford said that the plant would make “one in all the lowest-cost U.S.-produced batteries.” That said, the price of manufacturing those cells appears to…

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Hyundai wraps in free chargers with its recent EVs. Search for various improvements for Audi’s Q4 E-Tron. Recent projections are more bullish about global EV adoption. And what’s Toyota calling its electrified models? This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  Those that purchase or lease a brand new Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona Electric through October 31 can get a free home charger—plus as much as $600 to cover installation. It’s offered through the corporate’s Hyundai Home service, which aggregates charging-station possibilities and helps frame solar and energy storage options.  The Audi Q4 E-Tron is getting increased…

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been claiming exponential growth for Tesla for years. And it’s happening.  The U.S. automaker announced Saturday that it has produced its 5 millionth vehicle globally. To place this into perspective, Tesla celebrated its 1 millionth vehicle just three and a half years ago, in March 2020. And just this March 1 it reported making 4 million cumulative vehicles.  This week, we produced our 5 millionth automotive—thanks Tesla owners to your ongoing support! — Tesla (@Tesla) September 16, 2023 Tesla passed one million annual EV sales in 2022, buoyed by production ramps in Germany and Texas.…

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