We drove a Chevy Equinox EV. Jeep launched America’s first electric vehicle. Tesla is giving way to its competitors in battery charging. GM is looking to cool the charging ports in a new way. And SUVs have larger CO2 emissions. This and more, at Green Car Reports.
Jeep’s first all-electric vehicle made in the US was revealed on Thursday night. The Jeep Wagoneer S EV 2024 Comparable to the Grand Cherokee in size but a bit more spacious inside. The automaker says it has a maximum range of 300 miles, and the Launch Edition will be available this fall for $71,995 including destination.
A GM executive has suggested that the upcoming rebooted Chevy Bolt EV—due out in late 2025—will be the The most affordable EV in the US market.
Whether it’s a pause or a retreat, Tesla supercharger explosion is leaving space for competition — especially for the construction of the $5 billion federal NEVI charging facility.
According to recent patent filings, GM is considering it cools its EV charging ports like a microchip—with a PCM cooling system that builds on what has been used in chip heatsinks for years and more recently in trendy outdoor devices.
Compared to cars, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2. Rising SUV sales continue to buck some trends toward cleaner vehicles. The generalization is whether the vehicle is electric or not, so remember that smaller and more car-like is simply more efficient.
And if you missed it yesterday: In one 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV review, we found that this affordable GM EV—with a $35,000 version on the way—is a capable electric vehicle with all the right touches. And, with its EPA range of 319 miles, it seems to hit the sweet spot for range and price.
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