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Prius Prime lease deal, Silverado EV range, Cayenne E-Hybrid review: The Week in Reverse

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeWhich popular pickup is going hybrid, but not electric quite yet? Which U.S. city is offering robotic EV charging at its airport parking? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 19, 2023. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model…

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Toyota Tacoma hybrid, 450-mile Chevy Silverado EV, Ziggy at DFW: Today’s Car News

Ziggy EV charging robot kioskChevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup lineup revealed Thursday night. But as with…

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Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck form

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work TruckThe 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV will achieve an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles in base work truck (WT) form, the automaker said Friday in a press release, calling it an “official estimate.” Chevy mentioned a 400-mile range when the Silverado EV was first shown at the 2022 CES, but “extensive development and testing unlocked the increased…

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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airport

Ziggy EV charging robot kioskA robotic EV charger will be put to the test at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the coming months as part of a pilot program for innovative charging solutions. Developed by EV Charge Safe, the robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging. The mobile unit…

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Honda hydrogen plans, Utah fast-charging, Taycan route planning: Today’s Car News

2023 Porsche TaycanHonda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who drive a Porsche Taycan now have a wider range of navigation choices. Apple Maps will…

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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in Utah

Electrify America EV chargers for utility Rocky Mountain PowerIn Utah, there might not be the use case or EV ownership density yet to support charging that’s closely spaced to ease range anxiety and provide redundancy. So a utility is stepping up. Rocky Mountain Power on Wednesday announced that it will install DC fast chargers at 20 sites in Utah, with support from Electrify Commercial, a unit of charging…

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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stations

Apple Maps in Porsche TaycanDrivers of the Porsche Taycan no longer have to use the EV’s Charging Planner that’s part of its built-in navigation system. They can also now use Apple Maps, via their iPhone. With the CarPlay-based option, Apple Maps gains access to the Taycan’s real-time battery performance and state of charge, so that it can plot out your…

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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car News

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeThe courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime has a higher sticker price. That’s because…

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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid

2023 Toyota Prius PrimeIf you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in. As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing…

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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fine

Audi CEO Rupert StadlerA former Audi CEO pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges connected to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, in which Audi parent VW cheated on emissions tests with illegal software. Rupert Stadler admitted culpability in keeping affected cars on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015, the Associated Press reported. He entered this guilty…