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1. EV tax credit details, F-150 Lightning prices up, Hummer EV, Jeep Magneto and Recon: Today’s Car News

   F-150 Lightning prices rise again, GMC teases an overlanding version of the Hummer EV, and Jeep provides another glimpse of what it takes to make a Wrangler EV. And tax-credit details released this morning make April 18 the day credits fall away for many EVs....

2. Base Ford F-150 Lightning price hiked again, now above $60,000

   On Thursday, Ford once again hiked prices on its base F-150 Lightning Pro. The latest adjustment, adding onto markups made in December, adds $4,000 to the base version of the fully electric F-150—meaning it now adds...

3. Jeep Magneto 3.0 EV concept points toward production Recon

   Jeep on Thursday unveiled another iteration of its Magneto electric Wrangler concept as it moves toward launching its first production EVs for the U.S. Like the previous versions, the Jeep Magneto 3.0 concept was...

4. Tax credits for many American-made EVs will drop on April 18

   The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday posted guidance for battery materials, helping to clarify whether those buying EVs as soon as later next month will be able to claim the $3,750 credit...

5. Faraday Future starts making FF91, ahead of April 26 launch

   Faraday Future on Wednesday announced the start of production of its FF91 electric SUV, although the company hasn't actually shown any completed customer vehicles yet. Photos from the...

6. GMC teases Hummer EV SUV overlanding concept with solar roof

   GMC announced Thursday that it’s working with EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles to create a GMC Hummer EV overlanding concept due by late summer 2023 and previewing a production version. The concept will...

7. US EV charging locator will soon display cost, charge power

   The Biden administration on Thursday confirmed plans to update its charging station locator tool, and provided updated numbers on EVs and chargers being deployed by federal agencies. The tool is part...

8. EU adds e-fuels loophole to 2035 ICE ban, EV charging guidelines

   The European Union in Tuesday approved plans to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars in member countries by 2035, after Germany successfully fought for a loophole for vehicles burning e-fuels. The proposed law will require all new passenger cars sold in...

9. Toyota wireless charging, Kia EV9 details, Tesla Model X investigated: Today’s Car News

   Specs and details for the 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV are out. Tesla Model X seat belts are under scrutiny. And Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has revealed specs and various details on the...

10. Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries

    After an extensive test with dynamic wireless charging installed on a Toyota RAV4 Prime, Israel-based Electreon is on a path with Toyota and its top-tier supplier Denso to...

11. NHTSA investigates Tesla Model X seatbelt failures

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into possible seatbelt failures in 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X electric SUVs, an issue that could affect up to 50,000 vehicles. An...

12. 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV debuts with 800V charging, future V2G

    Kia on Tuesday revealed a full range of details for its upcoming EV9 electric SUV—including a Level 3 assisted-driving system and a digital store that will serve up extra-cost over-the-air feature upgrades. The brand says that it’s targeting more than 336...

13. EV materials from Japan, Lucid recall, EV battery degradation: Today’s Car News

    Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. Lucid has used over-the-air software to lessen the scope of a physical recall repair. And battery degradation is gradual and likely won’t brick a used EV. This and more, here at Green Car...

14. Battery degradation isn't likely to brick your EV, data confirms

    Used EV shoppers don't have to worry too much about battery degradation eroding range, according to a new study from Recurrent, which sells battery health reports for used EVs. "Used EV shoppers worry that the car battery will degrade quickly like a mobile...

15. Lucid Air OTA update helped narrow recall pool for part defect

    Lucid has used an over-the-air (OTA) update to its flagship Air electric sedans to figure out which vehicles are affected by a recall issue, the company reported in documents filed with the federal government and posted earlier this week....