Review Hyundai Ioniq 6, F-150 Lightning increase in price, Tesla Semi sans Megachargers: Reverse week
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Here’s our look back at Reverse Week — right here at Green car report—For the week ending October 7, 2022.
During the first drive of 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, we see this electric sedan as the first direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3 in terms of efficiency, range, size, and price. And it has a lot of flair and charm.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro
Ford this week Ford F-150 Lightning price increase-again. This time, it added $5,000 more to the base 2023 Lightning Pro, making it $12,100 — or almost 30% — more than the original price for the 2022 model year. According to Ford, the price increase , related to the supply chain, does not apply to vehicles awaiting delivery.
The 2024 Honda Prologue The electric SUV is coming next year, and Honda has provided a first look — measurements and all — for this upcoming model, which will sit between the brand’s Passport and the Pilot petrol SUV. Honda is also looking at shorter CR-V Hybrid leases, assuming more people will want to switch to the Prologue.
2024 Honda Prologue
Tesla is drop ultrasonic sensor from all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for North America, among other markets. That means its active safety and driver assistance will rely solely on the camera — and new crafting vehicles will temporarily remove some features like Smart Summon.
With Tesla Semi begins production And with the first deliveries slated for Pepsi starting December 1, don’t expect the initial companion Megachargers to roll out in significant numbers — when Tesla trucks are stopped or in Supercharger stations.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Synthetic engine sold a record number of EVs in the third quarter of 2022, but they are almost entirely Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV models. Meanwhile, sales of new generation Ultium EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV, are still at a very low level.
Because the EV tax credit no longer applies to many plug-in hybrid models and PHEVs are not expected to become as much a part of the mass market as EVs, automakers face a number of decisions difficult decisions – such as whether to make them in the US or not, PHEVs are no longer an undisputed choice over hybrids.
2022 Toyota Prius Prime
While Toyota has signaled that it will stop fighting California’s emissions regulator, its CEO recently criticize the lower goal of the US 50% of EVs by 2030, called “very difficult”. The company is sticking to its plan to emphasize hybrids and PHEVs, and see about 15% of U.S. sales without a hose by 2030.
GM is betting on silicon-anode battery technology, and a development partnership with startup OneD Battery Sciences could help create cells with higher energy density. can extend EV . driving range and/or lower cost.
Owner of Chrysler Pacifica 2017-2018 recall Plug-in hybrid minivans have been allowed to start charging and parking them in garages — after they received a recall, in which dealers would install new battery pack software that would work as a backup protector.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2018
A Georgia judge rejected some $1.2 billion in tax breaks for Rivian and its mammoth 5 billion USD electric truck factory in the state.
Minnesota and Virginia are two of the states have not signed off on California’s 2035 moratorium on new gas-powered vehicles — and potentially looking for an alternative route that requires some EVs but doesn’t require shifting.
Vermont is offering a $3,000 cash incentive for those who replace a “High Pollution Vehicle” with a new or used EV. It’s only the second state to have an electric-only retirement plan, after California.
2009 Dodge Viper
UK-based Swindon Powertrain is offering a liquid-cooled engine, EV battery packs “off the shelf” for projects, conversions and niche vehicle manufacturers. Given the new safety, warranty and cell terms at 30 kwh or 60 kwh, it would be a huge improvement, albeit expensive, compared to what many shops are currently using.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will fast-track the various US sourcing and supply chain rules required for the EV . tax credit, in its new Clean Car Credit form. To do this, Treasury is checking back in with industry, unions and climate and environmental justice advocates.
GM and EVgo expand metro fast charging
And the US is currently losing to many other countries in terms of charger for each registered EV—An important thing to keep in mind as this country thinks big about building infrastructure.
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