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Honda CR-V Hybrid redesigned, point-of-sale EV rebates, faster-charging cells and downsizing: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. But with the addition of a head pump, improved automatic preconditioning, and up to 30% faster DC charging, it’s likely to cut the time spent at road-trip charging stops even more.

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Toyota hybrid milestone, Hyundai battery tech, Chicago combats charging desert: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chicago has made a move that requires more charge points to be installed in large-scale residential and commercial development. It might seem.

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GM fast-charging, Hummer EV details, Lucid DreamDrive, Kandi cars: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

What looks like a modern-but-downsized electric VW Microbus? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 31, 2020. Which Chinese brand is aiming to have the most affordable EV in the U.S. General Motors showed a little more of its upcoming GMC Hummer EV on.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EV maker is grading how reliably fast-charge stations work with its vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2024. Rivian charging grades for trip planning – Software Update 2024.11.01

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Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Green Car Congress

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Green Car Congress

In particular, there is evidence of a “green” consumer cohort (approximately 6% of consumers in the United States and 9% of those in Europe) that is willing to pay more for an EV even if the TCO economics are not compelling. BCG expects these to be mainstream across most passenger-car segments in all major markets.

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