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Today β€” 23 January 2025Green Car Reports

2025 Volvo EX30 EV has arrived, $36,245 version due later

2025 Volvo EX30U.S.-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 lineup includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra That means starting price of $46,195, with 253-mile EPA range, claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph Initial U.S. EX30s are China-made; Belgium-made examples, base $36,245 version coming later Despite a delay of nearly a year, Volvo's compact electric car, the 2025 EX30 has arrived at U.S...

2025 Volvo EX40 costs $53,795, EC40 takes year off

2025 Volvo EX40 (Europe spec)The EC40 hatchback skips 2025 model year The XC40 Recharge small electric crossover returns as the EX40 Prices and specs mostly remain the same, with dual-motor versions costing only $1,750 more on the EX40 The renamed 2025 Volvo EX40 electric crossover is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships soon, but its coupe-like sibling skips this model year. In...

Polestar 2 successor arriving end of decade

2024 Polestar 2 single motorThe Polestar 2 electric vehicle will get a direct successor that will appear toward the end of the decade, CEO Michael Lohscheller said in a recent interview with Autocar. With last week's announcement of the Polestar 7 small SUV, it's easy to assume this model will effectively replace the Polestar 2 electric hatchback as the entry-level vehicle...

Mexico is pushing ahead with a federally subsidized EV

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum with renderings of proposed electric vehiclesAs the incoming Trump Administration remains committed to stiff tariffs on Mexican imports, the Mexican government is pushing ahead with its affordable electric-vehicle project. The project,β€”called "Olinia," meaning "movement" in the indigenous Nahuatl languageβ€”was announced last October, but President Claudia Sheinbaum provided the...
Yesterday β€” 22 January 2025Green Car Reports

Canoo files bankruptcy, claiming funding shortfalls

Canoo Crew Transportation Vehicle for NASA Artemis programStruggling electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The startup announced its filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware. This will result in the federal appointment of a trustee to oversee the liquidation of Canoo's assets and distribution of proceeds to...

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles, costs $57,095

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LTChevrolet expanded the Silverado EV lineup for 2025 Silverado EV can be had with up to 492 miles of range in Work Truck (WT) form 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV costs $57,095 The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV has gained a new mid-level grade, and range is up across the lineup. Official EPA range tops off at an estimated 492 miles of range for the WT...

Michigan State Police put first EV into patrol fleet

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E used by Michigan State PoliceThe Michigan State Police (MSP) has acquired its first electric patrol vehicle, joining a growing number of police departments utilizing electric vehicles. A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E modified for police use has been assigned to the MSP's State Security Operations Section to be used by properties security officers at state-owned and leased...

2025 BMW i7 electric flagship sedan carries over unchanged

2025 BMW i7The 2025 BMW i7β€”an all-electric version of the automaker's flagship 7-Seriesβ€”carries over to the new model year unchanged. Listed pricing even remains the same, although an increase of the mandatory destination charge from $995 to $1,175 somewhat bumps up the effective cost of an i7. The three-tier lineup still starts with the...

This new Toyota includes $15,000 of free fuel, costs as little as $17,000

2024 Toyota MiraiSouthern California shoppers can get up to 70% off hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai Bay Area customers can get lesser discounts as well Sales have slowed, and the price of hydrogen has soared If you live in Southern California, you can buy one particular new Toyota for about the cost of the cheapest subcompact carβ€”with $15,000 of free fuel. That car...
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This new Toyota includes $15,000 of free fuel, could cost $17,000

2024 Toyota MiraiSouthern California shoppers might get up to 70% off hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai Bay Area customers can get discounts too Sales have slowed, and the price of hydrogen has soared If you live in Southern California, you can buy a new Toyota for about the cost of the cheapest subcompact carβ€”with $15,000 of free fuel. That car is the 2024 Toyota...

Supplier SK On claims solid-state EV battery "breakthroughs"

BlueOvalSK Battery Park  -  rendering, September 2021Battery supplier SK On recently gave an update on its research into solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, claiming "breakthroughs" that could bring these batteries closer to production-readiness. In a press release, SK On said it's developing two types of solid-state batteries: one with a sulfide-based electrolyte, and one with an...

Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid poses a triple threat

2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid test drive reviewThe Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid replaces the non-plug-in Turbo Up to 42 miles of range, according to this gauge It’s $148,550 for the SUV, $153,050 for the Coupe If you want a luxury car, you’ve earned itβ€”but let’s be adults here. It’s time to make some concessions to efficiency. The new wave of plug-in hybrids in the...

Report: Ram cancels 500-mile 1500 REV electric truck

2025 Ram 1500 REVStellantis has reportedly cancelled a bigger-battery version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck that the automaker previously said would offer 500 miles of range. According to a Wednesday Mopar Insiders report, the truck brand is now telling suppliers that the long-range model has been cancelled, and to cease work and spending on any parts...

Hyundai offering 2025 Ioniq 5 buyers a free home charger

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5Hyundai is expanding an offer of free home chargers or public-charging credits for owners of the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 electric vehicle. This perk was previously offered to owners of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance variant, but Hyundai confirmed Thursday that it's now available to owners of other Ioniq 5 models as well. Customers can...

ChargePoint attempts to fight EV charger cord cutting

ChargePoint alarm systemChargePoint aims to curtail vandalism at public electric vehicle charging stations by equipping them with cut-resistant cables and alarm systems. The company unveiled both features Thursday, confirming that cut-resistant cables will be available for all of its "commercial and fleet charging stations." It also plans to license the cut-resistant...

Elaphe created in-wheel motors compatible with track-ready brakes

Italdesign Quintessenza conceptSlovenia's Elaphe is emphasizing performance applications for its in-wheel electric motors. At CES 2025, the company unveiled the Sonic 1, a thin electric motor it claims is compatible with high-performance brakes. That can be difficult with in-wheel motors, as they occupy the same real estate as brake hardware. Slimming down the motor allows for...

Polestar 7 small SUV announced, Polestar 5 reconfirmed for 2025

2025 Polestar 4The next Polestar electric vehicle will be a compact SUV called the Polestar 7, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a business update. The Polestar 7 will be manufactured in Europe, and will mark the beginning of a move to a single common architecture for future vehicles, according to Polestar. The brand currently relies on an assortment of...

Honda and Acura EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access this spring

2024 Honda PrologueHonda and Acura electric vehicles will be able to use Tesla Supercharger stations starting this spring, Honda said Wednesday in a business update. As with other non-Tesla brands, Honda and Acura EV owners will receive adapters that allow Tesla's NACS connectors to plug into their CCS-equipped vehicles. The automaker did not provide any further...

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid set for fall 2025 US arrival

2026 Subaru Crosstrek HybridToyota-derived hybrid system mated to Subaru AWD system Crosstrek Hybrid gets 8.7 in. ground clearance, X-Mode trail capability Lithium-ion battery and AWD layout allow flat cargo floor, same seating space Subaru will stake out its own corner of the growing market for affordable, high-mpg hybrids with all-wheel drive. On Thursday, it confirmed a...

Which automakers have Tesla Supercharger access?

EVs charging at Tesla SuperchargerTesla's opened its Supercharger network to non-Teslas Ford and Rivian were the first non-Teslas to plug in Access takes an automaker-provided adapter or Tesla Magic Dock In most cases there are software components and it's more than just an adapter By the end of 2024, nearly ever major EV brand selling cars in the U.S. had signed on to offer Tesla...

Electric Chrysler SUV development halted

Chrysler Airflow conceptStellantis has halted development of what was to be the first electric vehicle for its Chrysler brand, shifting focus to other electric models. The Chrysler Airflow concept unveiled in 2022 was to serve as the basis for a production electric SUV, but Mopar Insiders reported earlier this week that development work on this model had been suspended...

Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access in Q1, adapters in early 2025

2024 Kia EV9Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers before the end of the first quarter Kia on Tuesday modified its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to...

GM sidesteps China with synthetic graphite for EV batteries from US

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EVGeneral Motors on Wednesday signed a multi-year agreement with Norway's Vianode for supply of synthetic graphite anode material for electric vehicle batteries. The deal runs from 2027, when Vianode expects to begin producing synthetic graphite at a new North American plant, to 2033, according the companies. The material will be used in battery...

Acura RSX name confirmed for upcoming electric SUV

Acura RSX EVAcura's second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura's next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand's past. The automaker announced Wednesday...

Telo electric truck to feature solar panels from Aptera

Telo electric truck with solar panels from ApteraThe tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn't yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the sun thanks to solar panels supplied by...

Most Americans support higher mpg standards, survey finds

Gas pumpCar shoppers continue to prioritize fuel economy, according to the latest survey from Consumer Reports 96% of respondents said fuel economy was at least somewhat important when considering what vehicle to purchase Respondents believe the burden is on automakers more so than the government to increase fuel economy A majority of Americans support...

BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR gaining Tesla Supercharger access soon

Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Supercharger stationA brace of luxury brands are slated to get Tesla Supercharger access soon. Tesla recently updated the NACS page on its website to show BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (incorporating Jaguar and Land Rover) on the "coming soon" list of automakers supporting the Tesla's Superchargers. Specific timing isn't listed, however. After Ford kicked things off...

Audi confirms numerous PHEVs coming in 2025

2025 Audi SQ6 E-TronAudi will launch more plug-in hybrids in the coming year, likely as a hedge against fluctuating EV sales. The automaker launched several new models in 2024, with a restructured lineup creating a sharper delineation between internal-combustion and electric vehicles. Audi will continue building out that lineup in 2025, but with plug-in hybrids...

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets price hike, more standard equipment

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV  The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sees a small price increase for the new model year, but few other changes. After remaining unchanged for the 2024 model year, pricing for the entry-level rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+ rises $850 to $106,400. All prices include a mandatory $1,150 destination charge that's unchanged for 2025. This single-motor version...

Ford's EV battery pack could stay put for module replacement

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E RallyFord is looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery packs easier to repairβ€”especially as their cooling systems become more advancedβ€”a patent filing indicates. The document, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Dec. 12, 2024, after being submitted by Ford Jun. 12, 2023, details how battery...

Jaguar plans to close the loop on recycling seat foam

JLR tests recycled seat foamJLR is looking to use recycled content in seat foam to further lower the environmental impact of its future electric cars. The automaker announced in November that it's working with chemical company Dow and seat specialist Adient to recycle polyurethane seat foam, a difficult task that means most of the material usually ends up in landfills...

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning carries on for $65,090

2025 Ford F-150 LightningThe 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck carries over without major changes. For now at least, that includes pricesβ€”remarkable, given the unpredictably of Lightning pricing since the truck's launch. Ford substituted 2024's Avalanche paint color for Space White Metallic, but the least-expensive Lightning is still the fleet-oriented...

Rivian's dreaming up heated headlight lenses

Rivian R3Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain. The LED headlights that have become the standard in the auto industry don't give off so much waste heat all the time as previous HID or halogen lights, which can often melt any...

Tesla recalls over 230,000 vehicles due to rearview camera issue

2024 Tesla Model 3Tesla is recalling 239,382 electric vehicles because of rearview camera displays that could fail. The recall includes 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model S sedans and 2023-2025 Model X and Model Y crossovers. Circuit boards in these vehicles could short out, causing a loss of the rearview camera image, according to the NHTSA. A functioning rearview...

2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper debuts in China with Cybercab vibe

2025 Tesla Model Y (China spec)The Tesla Model Y is receiving its first refresh since debuting six years ago The updated Model Y is expected to arrive in the U.S. this spring Tesla sales were down in 2024 Following its refresh of the Model 3, Tesla has released an updated version of the Model Y crossover, codenamed Juniper, though only for the Chinese market right now...

Faraday Future aims for mainstream masses with $20,000 EV

Faraday Future FX 6 prototypeFaraday Future provided further detail on plans for its new FX sub-brand at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The company reaffirmed plans for an affordable EV called the FX 5 that will cost between $20,000 and $30,000 and a larger model called the FX 6 priced between $30,000 and $50,000. First outlined in a September 2024 investor presentation...

Scout thinks EVs should be easy to repair yourself

Scout Terra conceptScout Motors wants owners to be able to repair its electric trucks without visiting a dealership unless absolutely necessary. Now it's providing more detail on how it plans to make that happen. When it unveiled concept versions of the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck last October, Scout claimed that approximately 80% of repairs could be...

Tesla Model S and X recalled due to torn airbags

2024 Tesla Model S. -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.Tesla is recalling a small number of 2024 and 2025 Model S and Model X electric vehicles because their driver's-side airbags could tear during deploymentβ€”increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recall includes just 294 vehicles manufactured in a short windowβ€”Nov. 6 to Nov. 27, 2024. These vehicles may have received...

Scout CEO: Most people ordering the hybrid because of range anxiety

Scout Terra and Traveler conceptsReservations for Scout Motors' range-extended models are outpacing those for pure electric versions, Scout CEO Scott Keogh said in an interview with Bloomberg at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The new Volkswagen Group brand plans to launch its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck in 2027 with a powertrain called Harvester that adds a gasoline...

Mercedes-Benz EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in February

Mercedes-Benz opens Tesla Supercharger accessStarting in February, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will be able to charge at 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. Supercharger access will be enabled via a software update installed by dealershipsβ€”not over-the-air. Customers will be contacted by Mercedes to schedule this. The update will...
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