Which automakers are adding hybrid vehicle production at dedicated electric vehicle plants in the United States?
Which Lexus models will only use hybrid engines by 2025?
Here’s our look at Reverse Week — right here at Green Car Reports — for the week ending May 3, 2024.
Summary Test drive the Lucid Gravity prototype is enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer unique styling and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV.
Lucid Gravity prototype
The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the fastest SUV ever from luxury brand Honda—and it certainly has the looks to match. Yesterday in one Acura ZDX review Green Car Reports took a look at whether luxury brand Honda’s first all-electric vehicle holds up to the brand – even with its GM bones.
The The 2025 Lexus UX 300h only has a hybrid versionand the most popular AWD version of this model receives a notable gas mileage increase. The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined and starts around $40,000.
Lexus UX 300h 2025
Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in Georgia, which used to be a dedicated electric vehicle factory, would also get The US produces more hybrid car modelsas part of its efforts to expand the hybrid equipment range of its gasoline vehicles.
Jeep announced Thursday that a plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler-based Gladiator pickup truck will arrive “late next year.” The Jeep Gladiator 4xe PHEV comes on the heels of reports that the brand is considering a hybrid version of the Recon, which at launch will at least be an all-electric model.
Jeep Gladiator 2024
GM’s Cadillac luxury car brand may not be fully electric by 2030 as said before. The brand has clarified that while the electric vehicle rollout may go ahead as planned, the retirement date for ICE models may be extended.
Are electric vehicle sales in California decreasing? A quarterly report this week highlighted some of the complexities of the current electric vehicle market. Overall electric vehicle sales were dragged down by a decline in Tesla sales but were largely offset by strong electric vehicle sales from other brands, including Hyundai. So overall, Electric vehicle sales increase in California compared to the previous quarter, but with the growth of the overall market, their market share has decreased.
The Biden administration has delivered Updated EV tax credit rules for manufacturers and suppliers on Friday, and they lead to the easing of critical mineral origin requirements over the next two years, which could lead to more vehicles qualifying for the The highest credit is worth $7,500. However, requirements foreign organizations fear will discourage Chinese automakers and suppliers from participating remain in place.
Polestar 5 prototype
Polestar reports that with StoreDot’s “silicon-dominant” cells, it has a capable EV prototype Charge 10 minutes 10-80%. While large-scale production is likely years away, and the Polestar 5 used as the basis for testing will launch with different batteries, it’s a testament to the technology.
Company behind Emily GT EVDesigned by a trust of former Saab engineers, it can be built in Italy, as part of a full range of electric vehicles with other body styles including wagon, coupe and convertible.
NEVS Emily GT
Toyota is looking to localize the development of hydrogen fuel cells in the United States by opening a manufacturing facility. California Hydro Headquarters. Toyota’s H2HQ will showcase flexible microgrids and lead the application of fuel cells in trucks, stationary generators, etc.
According to a recent brief from Department of Energy researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, more flexible controls and gas station-like layouts will likely go a long way in helping enhance the reliability of EV charging stations.
2024 Tesla Model Y. – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
The annual update from used car retail giant CarMax revealed that Most popular used electric vehicles are priced up to $5,000 less than last year. Once again, that list includes the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, and Nissan Leaf—all of which are down significantly. And this year’s list of best-selling electric vehicles includes fewer non-Tesla luxury electric vehicles.
Or if you’re looking for the best price on a new electric vehicle, you should head to Costco first. The big box retailer is currently offering $1,000 incentives that apply to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge and EX40 EV, select Volvo plug-in hybrids and three General Motors electric vehicles—the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Or they are offering one 2,000 USD incentive for Polestar 2.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 matchbox with high-end EQ Technology molding
And while last week marked the launch of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology — the electric G-wagen for all of us — this week a more affordable version arrives . With one High-end die-cast electric G-wagen made with recycled metal and sustainable plastic from Mattel’s Matchbox, and with a mass-produced version of it coming this fall, those who dream of electric off-roading will have a way to show it off .
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