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In January, Subaru of America car sales in the United States increased for the 18th consecutive month, although only marginally. The company delivered 44,510 cars (up 0.3% year-over-year). Subaru’s all-electric car sales this time disappointed, but it might be related to the model changeover from the 2023MY to the 2024MY. Get Fully Charged 10,000 Subaru Solterra in the U.S. The cumulative sales of the Subaru Solterra in the United States recently exceeded 10,000 units. In February, the model will get an updated 2024 model year version, which might boost sales. Last month, sales of the Subaru Solterra amounted to just…
For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda is set to expand its lineup with an electric replacement for its all-time best-selling Civic. Honda to launch an affordable electric Civic replacement The company revealed two new EV concepts as part of its new “0 series” electric brand at CES earlier this month. Honda “went back to the basics,” including a “design for the new era” for the EV series. It features a “bold and pure” design unique from other EVs on the market. Its first passenger EV from…
Tesla has said that the Cybertruck’s production ramp-up would take some time. Like any of its new vehicle launches, the automaker will likely find processes that can be improved upon, costs that can be cut, and components that don’t wear in the real world as they did in testing. As it turns out, that’s exactly the case with the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck’s aero wheel covers. Some early adopters have found that the covers are eating away at the sidewall of their tires. As a result, Tesla has reportedly stopped including the aero covers with new Cybertruck deliveries, possibly until they…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Trek has just announced the launch of a new electric mountain bike built on its popular Marlin model, calling it the “go-anywhere hardtail electric mountain bike,” and it comes in at a price point that is much more affordable than the other Trek e-bikes. The Marlin+ has many of the same features as the Marlin, but has a 250W Active Line Plus mid-drive motor and an in-frame 400Wh battery providing the electric boost. The Marlin+ comes in two basic flavors, the Marlin+ 6 and…
Volvo pulls away from Polestar. Dealers think the Biden administration is moving to fast on EVs—says a survey looking at a very small slice of the business. Ford gets ready to offer Supercharger adapters. And EV and PHEV sales are continuing to surge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford will provide adapters allowing current and recent EV models including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network, the automaker revealed this week. And, as Ford underscored, they’ll be free, with coverage extending back to the 2021 model year. According to a new…
Kia America reported 51,090 vehicle sales in the United States in January, down 1.7% year-over-year. Despite a lower overall volume, its all-electric car sales are surging. Kia revealed that its EV sales increased by 57% year-over-year. Get Fully Charged Kia expands its EV lineup In 2023, Kia sold in the U.S. more than 32,000 all-electric cars and introduced the new EV9. This model will enter production in Georgia later this year. In January, Kia’s E-GMP-based electric car sales amounted to 2,621. That’s a 136% jump compared to January 2022 and 5.1% of total sales volume. This number consists of 1,213…
Ford provided an update on Wednesday on its plans to adopt the Tesla charge port for future EVs and to allow current and recent EV models to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network. To the latter point, Ford revealed that the accessory adapters needed to get drivers of current and recent American Ford EVs on-network with Supercharging will be free. Ford told Green Car Reports that more details will be provided closer to the adapter’s arrival, but it clarified that one adapter will be issued for each VIN—a statement likely verifying that the offer won’t only be limited to original…
Every seasoned electric car driver knows that once the outside temperature drops, the real-world range of an EV also takes a dip. The issue has been documented time and time again, and it’s now common knowledge that all EVs lose driving miles when it’s freezing outside. That’s because the liquid electrolytes inside the lithium-ion cells that make up the vast majority of battery packs fitted to modern EVs can freeze if it’s very cold outside, which hinders the flow of ions between the electrodes. Get Fully Charged The winners and losers in Norway’s winter EV range test The Tesla Model…
Hyundai Motor America reports a difficult January in the U.S., mentioning “economic challenges and interest rates making it a tough retail environment.” The company’s vehicle sales amounted to 47,543 (down 8.6% year-over-year). However, at the same time, Hyundai sees bright spots in the EV segment with substantial year-over-year growth in plug-in electric car sales. Get Fully Charged Hyundai EV sales surges Hyundai is quickly increasing sales of its plug-in electric cars in the U.S., becoming one of the top traditional brands in the segment. Soon, Hyundai will be producing all-electric cars locally in the U.S. too. In January, Hyundai plug-in…
Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. Nearly 83% of those surveyed said the federal government was pushing too hard on EVs. Dealers are particularly concerned about proposed EPA emissions rules for model years 2027 to 2032 which that agency has said could lead to up to 67% EV sales, according to Automotive News. The rules haven’t been finalized, but that process could be completed as…