article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Green 453
article thumbnail

Nissan EV and hybrid plans, Genesis SUV concept, LFP for $25,000 Tesla: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

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?

Nissan 141
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Maybach introduces EQS SUV

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled the EQS SUV, based on the technology of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ( earlier post ) combined with the exclusivity of Maybach. The new luxury SUV builds on the noise and vibration comfort of the EQS SUV. They reduce the noise of grit being thrown up in the wheel arches. instead of 11.9

Mercedes 273
article thumbnail

GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

Green Car Congress

General Motors plans to invest more than $500 million in Arlington Assembly to prepare the plant for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size SUVs, subject to successful discussions with local government officials. Product details and timing related to GM’s future full-size SUVs are not being released at this time.

Arlington 298
article thumbnail

Ineos confirms fuel-cell version of Grenadier retro SUV, green hydrogen plan

Green Car Reports

billion investment in what the chemical company calls green hydrogen production, which could pave the way for a fuel-cell version of the Ineos Grenadier SUV. Ineos on Monday announced a $2.3

Hydrogen 157
article thumbnail

Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

Green Car Congress

The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring. The overhangs and the front-end assembly have been kept compact.

Alabama 273
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Reports

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.

SUV 138