Mercedes EQB and Vision EQXX review, police F-150 Lightning, US-made ID.4, EV tax credit: The Week in Reverse
Sono says how far can its Sion solar EV go for weeks without charging?
Which car company launched a service to answer questions about electric cars?
Here’s our look back at Reverse Week — right here at Green Car Reports — for the week ending July 29, 2022.
This week, we pushed for a one-time, one-stop efficiency-focused activity Concept Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, covers nearly 750 miles on a single charge in a real-world test run, and found this benchmark for electric vehicles to be as compelling as behind the wheel – and we’ve noted how to get out of the EV at every step. . Weight helix is the top priority. And in a first driving review about 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQBWe find this electric adaptation of the GLB SUV refreshingly different, different from the rest of the EV crossover crowd and their more extravagant (and less utilitarian) design.
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX
The Mini Concept Aceman ushers in a new design era for the Mini brand, and in particular presents an all-electric “modern interpretation” of a crossover for the brand. The Mini hasn’t made any hints here on powertrain specs, but it does demonstrate a vision that doesn’t take up the dash with the display.
Mini Concept Aceman
Ford revealed F-150 Lightning Pro SSV This week, it’s being called America’s first electric police car. With a wide selection of battery packs and equipment built on the affordable F-150 Lightning Pro fleet model, it offers a cost-competitive option for departments looking to electrify. Mega Power Frunk can also become an emergency command center.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV
Production version of Sono Sion EV adds solar power was also revealed this week. The changes are subtle compared to previous prototypes, although the interior has been reconfigured for more space. Its 54 kwh LFP battery pack offers a range of 190 km, while the body filled with solar panels will add an average of 70 miles a week or up to 152 miles under ideal conditions.
Honda told some design plot behind its upcoming Prologue EVIt’s expected to arrive in 2024. A California-led design team and virtual design process have brought some influence from the classic Honda E and other current Honda SUVs, but it hasn’t. shares the same look as the Chevy Blazer EV with which it is expected to share the platform.
Marco Tan, designer of Honda VR and CG, with the Honda Prologue clay model
The EV tax credit is making a comeback as a possibility in Congress, with a Senate proposal expected to pass as part of a new reconciliation bill. Included in it, the 200,000 vehicle limit will be raised — bringing GM, Tesla and Toyota back to qualifying—Vehicle price and household income limits will apply. The credit will hold at $7,500, with $4,000 for used electric vehicles, but it will be converted into sales proceeds under a mechanism that has yet to work.
The US Department of Energy has confirmed a $2.5 billion conditional federal loan for Ultium Cells LLC, the joint-venture battery cell maker GM-LG, for plants in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan will produce large-format NCMA holster cells that enable many affordable U.S.-built electric vehicles. While there have been many applicants, the loan will be the first to be made under the DOE’s ATVM program in more than a decade.
Electric Chevrolet Camaro may be featured in GM Ultium teaser video
GM has also announced several major US electric vehicle supply chain deals that will provide enough raw materials to feed 1 million EVs annually for North America by 2025. That includes an agreement for cathode-active materials through 2030 and covers 5 million EVs.
Volkswagen has started US assembles its ID.4 electric car. With it, VW taps into the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain — including batteries from an SK plant in Georgia — and it can accelerate sales to match the “millions, not” views. millionaire” which it maintains up to ID.4.
Volkswagen ID.4 built in Chattanooga
Faraday Future has shown that, in a new filing, it will need more funds to produce its luxury car FF91 but this year as planned. As it pointed out in its most recent update, its trajectory is one of persistence.
Ahead of its expected stock market listing later this year, Porsche is aiming to More profitable with electric cars than petrol models. The EV strategy targets eight out of 10 of the performance carmaker’s models to be all-electric by the end of the decade.
BrightDrop EV410
A group of 17 states, DC and Quebec have united on the plans to electrify 30% of new trucks and buses in their jurisdiction by 2030. It complements California’s rules, which are being challenged by a lawsuit from a trade group that includes several companies — like General Motors — that are simultaneously pushing more fleets of electric trucks.
Siemens has signed up with Virginia-based ConnectDER to help provide nearly half of U.S. households experiencing costly panel upgrades an affordable solution to charging electric vehicles: Plugs directly into the utility meter neck.
Plugged in the Siemens ConnectDER watch neck
Compared to the number of EVs registered in Florida, the Sunshine State has fallen short in terms of EV charging infrastructure. However, a push from a newbie will soon change that, with thousands of 80-amp Level 2 . chargers will be installed statewide within the next 18 months.
California National leader in home charger installation, according to a recent study, while New York City was in last place. While those might not be too surprising, it’s surprising to see low charger rates in some places with relatively low housing density, plenty of garages and driveways, and EV adoption. reasonably high — like Austin, Texas.
GM EV Live
And the real GM want to answer your EV questions—And for that, the automaker has launched a new service called EV Live. It is set to complement what GM dealers already have and help answer questions from the public about charging, technology and vehicles – while clarifying misconceptions.
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