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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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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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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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500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

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Stellantis has reaffirmed a claim of 500 miles of range for its STLA dedicated EV platform, set to underpin several future cars, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker. STLA Large is one of four dedicated EV platforms announced by Stellantis in 2021, along with STLA Small, Medium, and Frame versions.

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VW ID.4 tax credit, Porsche SUV price, Model Y tops sales charts, Lucid rival: Today’s Car News

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Porsche puts a price on its electric SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has the top-selling vehicle on the planet, it claims. Lucid teases a Model Y rival. And many VW ID.4 4 EV buyers will be able to claim the full EV tax credit. Volkswagen has confirmed that “most” 2023-2024 ID.4