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

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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

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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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2024 Lucid Air, Rivian battery pack, Toyota Urban SUV: Today’s Car News

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as a key market for a compact electric SUV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has revealed a compact EV, called the Urban SUV Concept, for the European market. Lucid is revamping its range-topping Grand Touring trim. And is Toyota still seeing the U.S. Could it be a further.

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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Their open-access paper is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Resources Connor R.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist

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The EQS SUV is related to the EQS hatchback that arrived late last year, and while it’s built on a version of the same EVA2 skateboard architecture as that flagship electric car, in many respects it’s a completely different vehicle—and more of a trendsetter in the U.S. vehicle market.

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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cut

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Yesterday we took stock of our five Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists, and one of the vehicles we named—the Cadillac Lyriq, Ford F-150 Lightning, Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV—will earn the annual distinction.

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Lucid Gravity SUV, Fisker platforms, Saudi Arabia’s EV brand: Today’s Car News

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And the Lucid Air Pure will soon be fully detailed—with Gravity SUV news to boot. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker is shopping around its platforms, and the possibility of emissions credit sales. Lucid is planning to show its more.