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Hyundai Kona EV, Walmart charging network, EV efficiency and EPA rules: Today’s Car News

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric (global)Hyundai has a new entry-level EV on the way. Walmart is getting in the charging business, and it’s big. And should the EPA reward more efficient EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh battery and an expected range near 200 miles, it…

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Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVAs the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs. The EPA has historically rewarded gasoline cars and trucks for being more fuel-efficient, but current standards count all EVs as having zero CO2…

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Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America aside

Walmart announces plans for EV fast-charging networkWalmart plans to build its own EV fast-charging network, in what reads as an aspiration to create something much larger than what it currently has with Electrify America. The company on Thursday announced plans to install “thousands” of chargers at its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide by 2030. That’s in addition to almost 1,300 fast…

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Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV instead

2024 Hyundai Kona ElectricHyundai this week, at the New York auto show, revealed U.S.-spec details for the redesigned 2024 Kona Electric, along with the Kona Limited and Kona N Line gasoline models. What was missing from the announcement was the Kona Hybrid, a model that had been emphasized as a growing and important model in the revised Kona’s global rollout. Hybrid…

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Prius Prime, Ioniq 6, EQE SUV reviews, ID.7 preview drive, Tesla price cuts: The Week in Reverse

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeWhich models will be eligible for the full $7,500 of the revamped EV tax credit? Are recent rounds of Tesla price cuts spurring stronger EV sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 7, 2023. This week we once again brought you a bevy of first-drive reviews—four…

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Report: V4 Supercharger Power Output To Reach 350 kW In 1 Year

In North America, the stalls will get a built-in CCS adapter (aka Magic Dock).

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Toyota 120-mile PHEVs, Corolla Cross Hybrid drive, Kia robotaxi, electric Lyft rides: Today’s Car News

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross HybridToyota sees 125-mile plug-in hybrids as part of the future. Lyft is planning on a lot more electric rides. Kia ramps up its EV plans. And we drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, we found this small crossover (or boxy wagon) to optimize value and fuel…

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Is Rivian Making Plans To Expand To Berlin, Germany?

The electric truck maker has posted a new job position that suggests something is in the works.

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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…

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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…