GM EVs at Hertz, Sorento Hybrid raise prices, tax the wealthy on EV infrastructure: The reverse week
Why is Tesla issuing a safety recall for over a million vehicles this week?
What does Volvo call the all-electric reflector for its XC90 SUV?
Here’s our look back at Reverse Week — right here at Green car report—For the week ending September 23, 2022.
The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid price increase of around $2,000 compared to 2022. As part of the “optimization” of the lineup includes the removal of the Hybrid S version. That could help leave plenty of room for the Sportage Hybrid to launch. in 2023.
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
Volvo revealed that its upcoming electric SUV, roughly the size of the full-size XC90, will be called EX90 and will launch on November 9, Volvo has assured that the EV90 will be the safest car from the brand, in part due to next-generation software and sensors.
Rental giant Hertz plans to order 175,000 EVs from GM in 5 years, which includes models spanning a variety of types, sizes and price points, according to the companies. The arrangement will begin with Bolt EV and EUV models to be delivered in early 2023.
Tesla Series of 2022 (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)
Released by Tesla a recall affecting more than a million vehicles, as the power window system may not stop and reverse for objects — such as fingers — in the way. But the fix is easy, thanks to Tesla’s over-the-air updates.
Unlike other GM brands Buick and Cadillac, Chevrolet will not offer buy back to dealers who don’t want to sell electric cars, a GM executive recently confirmed. That stands in stark contrast to Ford’s approach of redrawing business lines for the company, and a model that makes dealers sell EVs at non-negotiable prices if they want to sell them.
The use of diamond quantum sensors can increase EV driving range by 10%, according to research from Japan – simply through the improvements in accuracy and sensitivity these sensors offer. Fast charging performance and solid state cells can also be further improved with them.
Colorado Teardrops – Boulder Electrified Tourism Trailer
Colorado Teardrops reports that it has completed a prototype version of its designed camping trailer to extend the range of tramcars. It also confirmed that it has partnered “with a major automaker” to enhance the technology involved. Larger electrified travel trailers suitable for models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T are also on the way.
Almost half of Californians are “likely to choose an electric vehicle” next time they enter the car-buying market,” according to a recent survey conducted by an EV advocacy organization. But it shows that policymakers – and perhaps automakers – can do much better at encouraging and educating EVs.
Fisker Wallbox Home Charger
Fisker confirms the Wallbox is his Official partner for home chargersand they offer the company’s chargers for purchase through the Fisker website for the US, Canada, and Europe. That will likely allow home charging hardware to be financed with car purchases.
Sono Motors has revealed a set of tools that allow solar retrofit for bus or pickup. The addition greatly increases their effectiveness in some cases – such as refrigerated trucks.
Sono Sion and other vehicles equipped with Sono . solar panels
And should taxes? raise funds from the wealthy to fund fee infrastructure and EV-related incentives? Californians will vote for that later this year, and not all business and political interests will match up as you might expect.
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