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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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Nissan EV and hybrid plans, Genesis SUV concept, LFP for $25,000 Tesla: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan announces a three-row electric SUV due in 2028. Genesis rolls out a large electric SUV concept and a performance GV60. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. CATL might be making cells for the very affordable Tesla. And why are we having our EVs charge at night if we work from home?

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Charging shorts EV interest, big SUV safety, Rivian Gen 2 and Toyota hybrid wagon: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Check out first drives of the Rivian R1S and R1T, and the Toyota Crown Signia hybrid wagon. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Several big, gas-guzzling SUVs aren’t actually so safe, found.

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Toyota Camry and hybrid push, Genesis electric SUV, Tesla range estimates: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning?

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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Biden tariff hikes: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia refreshes its three-row hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Biden administration hikes tariffs on various goods from China, and it goes beyond just EVs and batteries. And Subaru is looking to Toyota for more of its EVs.

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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

Green Car Reports

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They're heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S.

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Nio ET9, hybrids and EVs offsetting trucks, past Best Car winners: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EPA shows that hybrids and EVs are helping offset some of the truck-and-SUV shift. And we look at 13 years of Green Car Reports winners. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A flagship EV in China appears to rival some of the fastest-charging EVs in the world.

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