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BMW i4 and iX US pricing, fast-charging reservations, Hyundai pivot away from ICE: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A sleek fully electric fastback and a big fully electric SUV from BMW are priced for the U.S., and they both reflect a more premium price tag than comparable Tesla models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai is considering a pivot away from ICE. And would you use a reservations system for fast-charging?

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Kia EV5 detailed ahead of mid-2024 arrival: Is this the electric SUV that could prove the biggest threat yet to the Tesla Model Y?

EV Central

Kia wants its EV5 to take a Tesla-sized chunk of the fast-growing electric car market. READ MORE: 2024 Kia EV9 review: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line READ MORE: Kia takes on Tesla: 2024 Kia EV5 confirmed for mid-year launch – and the electric SUV could be cheaper than the Tesla Model Y!

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Faye Sunderland.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Green Car Congress

Thomas came to ALTe from Tesla Motors, where he was Senior Program Director and General Manager, and was working on “Whitestar”, later revealed as the Model S. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins. A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The UK has been an epicentre for drivers with a green conscience for many years. So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader? Many of the manufacturers with bases in the UK are already investing in new technologies and focusing on the development of green cars. Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. A High-Tech Customer Experience.

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2023 Kia Niro GT-Line review: Kia’s small SUV EV put to the seven-day family test

EV Central

It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. But as ever more EVs enter the Australian market, the Niro EV’s price tag is a sticking point. Kia Niro EV GT-Line – it’s a small hatchback more than an SUV.

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