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

Baua Electric

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A new survey from AAA found that fewer Americans are likely to buy a new or used EV in 2024, versus a similar survey last year. Thursday, Green Car Reports rolled out a couple of first-drive impressions and debut material. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $9,000

Baua Electric

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 On the other hand, the revised Model 3, internally called the Highland, arrives soon in the U.S. The Ioniq 6 does not qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but neither do the two Model 3 Highland variants released so far. and starts at $40,380 including destination.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending. Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. inch infotainment screen. Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating.

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

How soon is the revamped Tesla Model 3 Highland arriving in the U.S.? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 12, 2024. The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet —about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline cars.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US

Baua Electric

The refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available in the U.S. spec Model 3 Highland appeared on Tesla’s website overnight, with two configurations available. At some points, it’s been the best-selling car from an American brand. inch screen for rear-seat passengers.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. They may or may not ever market FCVs, but they hold out the promise of the "perfectly green" car. To take one example, batteries.

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