Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
The network could help increase the low number of charging stations, encouraging more people to buy electric vehicles.
Ford Sales Dipped in 2022, but Electric Vehicle Deliveries Surged
The company’s production was limited by a global chip shortage but it made big gains in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market.
Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies
Worry about the carmaker’s sales in the world’s largest car market is one reason the shares have plunged.
Study: EV adoption faces critical cost barriers
Consumers are showing more interest in electric cars, but cost concerns are a critical barrier to further adoption, according to a new study. In its 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study, consultancy Deloitte found that most Americans don't feel ready for an EV. Just 8% of survey respondents said an EV was the preferred choice for their next... Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for Archer
As it prepares to launch a global lineup of electric cars and trucks, Stellantis is also planning to build a very different kind of electric vehicle. At CES in Las Vegas, the automaker announced that it will build the Archer Midnight electric aircraft, as well as provide $150 million in funding to California-based Archer Aviation in 2023 and 2024... Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we named our Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023, and it’s not even... GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returns
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV once again qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, but now it's also getting a small price increase. General Motors lost eligibility for the $7,500 credit when it reached the 200,000-unit sales cap that was previously in place. Under the revamped rules enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and due to take... Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather range
South Korea's antitrust regulator has hit Tesla with a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine for allegedly minimizing the impact of cold weather on range, Reuters reported Tuesday. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said Tesla had overstated "driving ranges of its cars on a single charge, their fuel cost-effectiveness compared to gasoline... Ford F-150 Lightning: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023
Ford has revolutionized the pickup truck—by making a fully electric version of its top-selling vehicle, the F-150. While doing that, and seemingly changing as little as possible about all that already makes the F-150 so desirable, it’s created a better vehicle. That's why even though the F-150 Lightning isn’t the first... Tesla Investors Fear for a Tough 2023
A huge sell-off wiped billions of dollars from the electric carmaker’s market capitalization on Tuesday. Analysts see more trouble ahead.
VW ID.7 prototype previews long-range electric sedan due in 2024
Volkswagen has revealed ID.7 as the name for the next model in its ID electric-vehicle family, and this week at CES in Las Vegas it’s showing a “digital camouflage” prototype of the ID.7 ahead of a production-bound reveal later this year. Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a... Rivian EDV up close, Tesla resale bubble pops, used PHEV tax credit: Today’s Car News
We take a look at Rivian’s electric vans. VW’s MEB platform is due for a boost mid-decade, V2G charging could pay off quickly. Used plug-in hybrids are in demand. And it seems the used Tesla price bubble has popped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Rivian generates interest with outdoorsy families with its R1T electric... Rivian EDV: All about electric vans for Amazon and beyond
Although Rivian’s trend-setting R1T and R1S electric trucks and their outdoorsy lifestyle takes top billing in building the brand, Rivian EDV electric delivery vans have always been a top priority. As for why, look no further than one of the top retailers in the world. In 2019 Amazon announced it ordered 100,000 electric vans from Rivian as... Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 years
Each bidirectional EV charger installed could pay for itself in three years, and earn up to $15,000 over 10 years, according to projections from a firm that provides such equipment. Chargers installed for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operation, allowing EVs to discharge power back into the grid, have similar upfront costs to conventional chargers. But... Tesla Car Sales Rose 18% in Last Quarter
The company’s rapid growth is expected to ease as the economy slows and demand for its electric cars weakens.
Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fast
Teslas have generally held their value better than other electric cars, but used Tesla prices are now dropping fast, according to a recent Reuters report. The average price of a used Tesla in November 2022 was $55,754, down 17% from a July peak of $67,297, according to the report. In comparison, overall average used car prices dropped 4% during... VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boost
The Volkswagen MEB platform that has served as the backbone for the automaker's EV push is set to get a number of updates over the next few years. The updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, as well as an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech, according to VW. A new... Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibility
In the months even before we knew some used plug-in hybrids would be eligible for a $4,000 used EV tax credit, market interest in plug-in hybrids was on the rise, according to a recent pricing analysis. In a blog post last month, the retail conglomerate Carmax explained search volume for the term "plug-in hybrid" has increased significantly since... Lucid Air review update, dual-motor Rivian preview, EV tax credit leasing loophole: The Week In Reverse
Which automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Our biggest, albeit most confusing, piece of news this week came on...