No, Wind Farms Aren’t ‘Driving Whales Crazy’
Donald Trump has attacked the President Biden’s climate and energy policies with gusto, but many of his criticisms are simply untrue.
Survey suggests lack of experience with EVs is slowing adoption
Car shoppers' lack of experience with EVs is still holding back adoption, a new Consumer Reports survey suggests. The nationally representative survey of 9,030 American consumers—80% of whom said they owned a non-hybrid gasoline vehicle—was conducted in late June and July 2023. Seven in 10 respondents expressed some level of interest... Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV prices
Price gouging has already hit one of the most anticipated new EVs of the year—the 2024 Kia EV9. CarsDirect reports that national dealer inventory data currently shows EV9 markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP. One dealership confirmed to the website that every EV9 on its lot had a $7,000 markup, in fact. Another advertised what was effectively a... Lucid Air price cut, Lancia Ypsilon EV, Civic-sized Sony-Honda EV: Today’s Car News
Sony and Honda may be working together on a Civic-sized EV. Lancia rolls out the start of an EV revival. Rivian shines some light on the R2. And Lucid cuts prices. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Thursday, Lucid cut prices on the 2024 Air lineup. Affecting all but the top-performance, tri-motor Sapphire version, the very long-range... Report: Sony-Honda venture plans SUV, Civic-sized affordable EV
Sony Honda Mobility is planning an electric SUV and affordable compact car in addition to its previously-shown sedan, according to a new Nikkei Asia report. The SUV will launch in 2027, followed by the compact car in 2028, the report said. Sony and Honda announced in 2022 that the sedan will be unveiled in 2025 under the Afeela brand name, with... 2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model S
As of Thursday morning, the starting price of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure is just $71,400, reflecting a price cut of $7,500—significantly undercutting the most affordable current version of the Tesla Model S for those who don’t require all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, mid-range Lucid Air Touring models have been cut $8,000, to $79,400; and top... Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EV
Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian brand's first EV. This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, but has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The... Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
Robyn Denholm, who has led the electric car company’s board for more than five years, has been criticized for not serving as a check on Mr. Musk.
Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto
The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.
Republicans and EVs, Honda fuel-cell CR-V, charging-station perks: Today’s Car News
Republican officials may not be representing their constituencies on EVs. The fuel-cell-powered Honda CR-V has a charge port and makes the most of it. And what do EV drivers really want in charging-station amenities? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fiscal-hawk types used to see EVs as a great idea, for energy independence and all sorts...