Toyota plans to push plug-in hybrid EV range beyond 120 miles

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeToyota on Friday announced plans to greatly increase the electric range of its future plug-in hybrids, develop next-generation EVs with double the range, and expand hybrid sales to emerging markets. In an update on the company’s direction issued Friday morning, Toyota’s executive vice president in charge of product, Hiroki Nakajima...

Lyft expands Green mode to order up EV rides exclusively

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVLyft is expanding its Green mode, which allows riders to specify an EV or hybrid, to additional cities beginning April 17. "We've seen an explosion of interest in EVs—and once a driver or rider gets into an EV, they're more likely to prefer them moving forward," Paul Augustine, Lyft director of sustainability, said in a company blog post...

Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi

2024 Kia EV9 GT-LineIn a presentation to investors this week, Kia announced plans to boost its EV sales targets and launch a purpose-built robotaxi. The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year. Kia also plans to have 15 EV models in its global lineup...

Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid prioritizes low price, high mpg

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross HybridThe 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid adds a second and more economical powertrain to the compact SUV that debuted last year. Dropping Toyota’s well-proven and fuel-efficient hybrid system into the Corolla Cross boosts fuel efficiency to an estimated 42 mpg combined, against the 30 mpg combined of the standard AWD model. All hybrid versions...

Toyota Prius Prime review, Mercedes EQE and VW ID.7 drives: Today’s Car News

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeDoes the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime reboot the formula pioneered by the Chevy Volt for the better? How do the aero-focused VW ID.7 and plush Mercedes EQE SUV drive? And automakers start to detail which models are eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit amount. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime, which goes...

F-150 Lightning tax credit will remain $7,500 after April 18, Ford says

2023 Ford F-150 LightningFord on Wednesday confirmed that the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid SUV will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit going forward, while all of its other current EVs and plug-in hybrids will be eligible for smaller amounts. Following the release of guidance from the U.S. Treasury...

Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024

2024 Kia EV9The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with initial units likely sourced from South Korea. Full U.S...