Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?
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GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power... read more ..read more
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Mini Aceman urban EV fits between Cooper, Countryman
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Mini on Wednesday unveiled a new entry electric model, although it's unclear if it will reach the U.S. Called the Aceman, the new model is a crossover that borrows the name and minimalist look from a 2022 concept car. Measuring just 160 inches long, it slots between the redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper hatchback and 2025 Mini Countryman crossover. That... read more ..read more
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Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News
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Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In addition to Tesla’s quarterly call for investors—which ended up very much focused around robotaxi plans—the EV brand revealed... read more ..read more
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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode
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A new Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the refreshed Model 3—codenamed "Highland" by the automaker—is now available to order in the U.S. Appearing on Tesla's website Tuesday, the new Model 3 Performance has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain rated at 510 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Tesla quotes 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, a 163 mph... read more ..read more
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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets
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Vinfast on Tuesday announced the signing of 12 more U.S. dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The first of the new dealerships is expected to open later this month, according to a Vinfast press release. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North... read more ..read more
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
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It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. Joining the G-Class in the... read more ..read more
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
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Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Researchers then compared... read more ..read more
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Hyundai window-tinting tech could save more energy in summer heat
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Hyundai has developed a window tint that the automaker claims can help keep interiors cooler—and thus save energy normally used for air conditioning. Unlike materials that simply darken windows, and reduce outward visibility, Hyundai states in a press release that its Nano Cooling Film reduces interior temperatures by specifically blocking... read more ..read more
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Tesla prices; in-wheel motor Land Rover; airless tires, robotaxis, Autopia: Today’s Car News
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Tesla cuts prices nearly across the board and appears to be pushing more people into Full Self Driving. Disney is making a popular automotive ride all-electric. Airless tires look like the future. And do in-wheel motors make more sense for EV conversions? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by... read more ..read more
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
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Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. And in the way it did so, those considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may have to take a fresh look at the numbers. After the recalibration, the base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus... read more ..read more
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