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Honda Accord Hybrid review, ID.4 recall, $2,000 rebate for EV conversions: Today’s Car News

2023 Honda Accord HybridVolkswagen recalls some of its first-year ID.4 EVs. California considers money for EV conversions. And we take a drive in the 2023 Accord Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, we found that this sedan isn’t as distinctive in some respects as its predecessor, but it’s…

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California bill proposes $2,000 for converting gas vehicles to EVs

Chevrolets E-10 ConceptA California bill would offer residents a rebate of up to $2,000 to convert an existing internal-combustion car or truck to an EV. Spotted by Green Car Congress, California Senate Bill 301 would establish a Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) with up to $2 million in annual funding for EV conversion rebates to supplement…

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VW recalls some ID.4 EVs for drive-system issue

2021 Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen is recalling 20,904 ID.4 EVs—all from the 2021 model year—to address an issue that stems from faulty drive-system control software. In the affected vehicles, current software may cause the battery management control module to reset or the pulse inverter to deactivate, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety…

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GM And Netflix Made An EV Ad Together For The Super Bowl

Here are the teasers for the 60-second spot starring Will Ferrell that will air in the second quarter of this year’s game.

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Fast-charging price hike, EV price war, BMW EVs from Mexico: Today’s Car News

Electrify America charging siteBMW will turn to Mexico to make some of its more affordable EVs for the U.S. The past couple weeks have signaled that the EV price war has begun. And Electrify America raises prices. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electrify America last week announced price hikes for EV fast-charging. Adding up to about 15% extra for frequent customers…

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The EV price war is here, and it’s “no pain, no gain” for automakers

2023 Nissan Ariya - preview drive (Euro spec)Yes, the electric vehicle price war has likely begun. Last month’s Tesla price cuts slashed up to 20% of the cost to buy the EV maker’s vehicles. Then in a rare move, Ford dropped prices on its Mustang Mach-E lineup last week by up to 9%. Those first dramatic shots over the bow are almost certainly not the end of it. Recent financial…

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BMW’s next-gen Neue Klasse EVs will be made in Mexico

BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí in MexicoBMW’s next-generation EVs will be built in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, as well as two European production sites, the automaker confirmed in a press release Friday. That may allow these new EVs, and their related battery production facility, to qualify for U.S. tax credits and supply-chain incentives. These models, based on a dedicated platform…

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Rivian R1S Electric SUV Drag Races Lambo Urus, Shelby F-150 Super Snake

The R1S is one of the most family-friendly EVs on sale today, and it has the power and torque to compete with some top performers.

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Electrify America slaps frequent EV chargers with 15% price hike

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at Electrify America DC fast-charging stationElectrify America plans to raise EV charging prices in March, with frequent users seeing the biggest price hike. Members of the company’s Pass+ frequent charging program will see rates increase to $0.36 per kwh, while non-members will pay $0.48 per kwh. Both rates increase by $0.05 kwh, but Pass+ members also pay a $4.00 a month fee (which remains…

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Ioniq 6 range, Mazda PHEV, GM battery flexibility, EV tax credit price caps: The Week in Reverse

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6Which automaker promised “radically simplified” future EVs with smaller batteries? And which one doesn’t see 300-mile EVs as the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 3, 2023. One of the biggest news nuggets of the week in the efficiency…