Toyota’s 3-row electric car, Tesla discounts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: Reversal week
Which automaker has priced a hardware kit that allows electric vehicles to run as backup in the home?
Which electric vehicle brand has the lowest cost of ownership of any auto brand?
Here’s our look at the Week in reverse — right here at Green Car Reports — for the week ending April 26, 2024.
The Tesla Model Y is $5,000 cheaper than Model 3—for those who qualify for the electric vehicle tax credit—according to Tesla’s latest rebates rolled out late last week. With it, a base rear-wheel-drive Model Y can be had for as little as $37,130, with other state incentives yet to be deducted. Tesla also dropped the price of what it calls Full Self-Driving to $8,000, but removed the popular $6,000 Advanced Autopilot option.
Toyota confirmed Second American-made 3-row electric SUV—in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026. That’s in addition to Toyota’s other three-row electric SUV that will be produced in Kentucky in 2025. According to reports, the Indiana-made EV could be the Highlander EV, while the Kentucky model could incorporate all the most advanced production methods proposed by Toyota in recent years are already in the pipeline.
Michelin Uptis airless prototype tire
Michelin believes that Airless tires are the future. But with the technology that could be particularly suitable for robotaxis, electric vehicles, etc. still in development and at the prototype stage, the company is also focusing on other technology such as sustainable materials and retreading.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV 2025 launched this week. Although it lacks the silicon anode battery chemistry the automaker suggested the model would launch with, it will be a strong competitor to the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV and Tesla Cybertruck. Badged as the G 580 with EQ Technology, this model will allow the G-Turn to fool around on low-friction surfaces, and it can return an EPA range of more than 300 miles.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 2025 with EQ technology
The Aceman mini urban electric vehicle also built the Bowtie in production form, and it closely follows the 2022 concept car of the same name. If this model comes to the US, it would slot between the Cooper and Countryman in the brand’s lineup.
And Mazda has applied its design flair EZ-6 electric vehicle incorporating technology from China’s Changan Automobile. While its range figures are a far better representation of what American buyers might look for in an electric vehicle, Mazda has yet to confirm plans for any markets outside of China.
Mazda EZ-6 2025
Honda plans to create one $11 billion electric vehicle hub in Canada. Expected to ramp up by 2028, the Ontario hub has the capacity to produce up to 240,000 electric vehicles per year and sees demand for Honda’s electric vehicles driven by American production.
Hyundai is testing one Window film can save energy in electric vehicles and gasoline-powered models, by reducing reliance on air conditioning. It specifically blocks external heat and radiates heat to the outside by reflecting at near-infrared wavelengths.
Tesla revealed it Tesla Model 3 performance on Wednesday. With a dedicated track mode, adaptive suspension and many other improvements found on the refreshed Model 3 “Highland”, the Model 3 Performance looks one step closer to a luxury car while enhancing performance. its capacity. It may also qualify for EV tax credits while other Model 3 versions do not.
Tesla Model 3 performance
Vietnam’s Vinfast announced Tuesday that it had signed on Dozens of new dealers in the US sell electric vehicles. With the expansion, it will have 18 franchisees in addition to 15 company-owned stores in California. Cinfast has only delivered a fraction of the 100,000 vehicles it aims to deliver globally this year, so boosting sales could make it easier to get them to shoppers.
GM last week announced details about the home energy backup function that’s available for the Chevy Silverado EV RST electric pickup truck as vehicle-to-home (V2H). Does it make sense compared to other electric vehicles that require this skill set — or home battery systems like the Tesla Powerwall?
GM Energy – Chevy Silverado EV Energy Management System
According to the International Energy Agency, in its annual report and forecast this week, Electric vehicles are set at 11% car market share in the US and about 20% of all cars sold globally. The report says that because of all the battery investments, automaker commitments and emissions regulations, half of new vehicles sold globally could be electric.
Than Ford EV costs less The automaker said it’s on track to deliver as it reported a big electric vehicle loss in the first quarter of the year. As executives explained, Ford tried to cut costs with the Mustang Mach-E EV, but it couldn’t keep up with the price reductions needed to stay competitive.
The UK-based company that currently owns Protean wheel motors has introduced one Land Rover Defender EV conversion that doesn’t add weight in translation. While its electric range is modest, the concept serves as a proof of concept and perhaps more.
Bedeo’s Land Rover Defender EV conversion
According to Consumer Reports, Tesla has the lowest cost of ownership of any brand. Teslas average just $4,035 in maintenance costs over 10 years, which puts the brand far ahead of other brands, even Toyota.
And Disneyland has now confirmed that Autopia vehicles will run entirely on electricity in 2026. The appeal to children, which began with sponsorship by an oil company, spanned decades with internal combustion mini cars, but it was supposed to represent the future.
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