Prius 2023 review, Mustang Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swap: The Week in Reverse
What is the most popular exchange for a Tesla Model 3?
Toyota about to strengthen its commitment to electric vehicles?
Here’s our look back at the Reversal Week—right here at the Green Car Report—for the week ending May 5, 2023.
in one Toyota Prius 2023 car review, with some extra scrutiny in everyday driving situations, we find the latest version of this iconic hybrid offers stunning looks and more driving inspiration—although Interface, driving comfort and overall quietness are a bit lacking. That, and you’ll raise a lot of questions about why this Prius isn’t electric.
Honda Accord 2023
The Honda Accord Hybrid 2023 won the top safety award. Across the entire Accord lineup, it has been named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS, thanks to improved side impact resistance in the new model and the good performance of the day and night front collision prevention system. . It joins the Camry Hybrid, though the Sonata Hybrid isn’t quite at the top of the agency’s top.
Fisker plans to bring replaceable battery for its Ocean EV—originally for fleets — with technology from US startup Ample, in 2024. Ample has focused its previous efforts on the Nissan Leaf, so Ocean and its liquid cooling system it could be another test case.
Preview Ford Mustang Mach-E 2024
Ford has revealed the range and pricing for the refurbishment Standard Range versions of the electric car Ford Mustang Mach-E 2023 with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and looks good for the value. Reduced price; have increased strength; faster charging; and the range number is expected to be slightly higher.
redesign Mini Cooper Electric models 2025 will add range and interior space and be split into economical Cooper E and sporty Cooper SE variants. While the lineup will launch next year, Mini has yet to confirm US availability for what’s currently one of the most affordable electric vehicles available to Americans.
Prototype Mini Cooper 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley, in a quarterly financial call, said the company aims to attract more newcomers to electric vehicles with a three-row electric SUV coming soon—the same way it did with the F-150 Lightning pickup.
Daimler Trucks has announced a US$650 million hydrogen and charging network for large rigs. The venture, known as Greenlane, was started in 2022, but the announcement of “move forward” with it appears to coincide with the Senate’s move last week. to reverse stricter EPA heavy truck pollution rules as California adopts its own stricter Advanced Clean Fleet rules.
Toyota bZ compact SUV concept
The White House stated that Toyota is now “fully committed to electrifying its lineup in the US”and suggests that the formerly “laggy” automaker may be pursuing an accelerated timeline for electric vehicle adoption. The company has yet to detail or disclose that, if true.
At the beginning of the week, Lordstown Motors warns of financial difficulties. It reports that Foxconn may be looking to back out of a funding deal that could keep electric truck maker Endurance afloat and that it could go bankrupt if this is not resolved. By Friday, the company’s ability to continue operating appeared to be fading, based on several reports.
Electronic corner Hyundai Mobis
Smart e-Corner technology with in-wheel motor, shown on the road by tech supplier Hyundai in the Ioniq 5, could change both the packaging and mobility of electric vehicles of the future. With steering, brakes and propulsion integrated into the modules at each corner, the tram can perform real side turns, small space turns, cross steering, etc.
Through July 31, Costco will offer a $2,500 discount on Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge 2023-2024. For 2024, both models get the 297-mile range boost expected in some versions, with new engines and a switch from single-engine to rear-wheel drive.
2019 Tesla Model 3
According to data from used car retailer CarMax, the most popular exchange for Tesla Model 3 are the Honda Civic and Toyota Tacoma, and the most commonly traded Nissan Leaf model is the Toyota Prius.
And not every step of EV adoption goes smoothly. In its latest survey data, JD Power found that the percentage of shoppers who said they were “very unlikely” to consider buying an electric vehicle in the next 12 months was higher than ever—indicating a trend a growing share of shoppers may flatly refuse electric vehicles. While it’s unclear what new factors have contributed to that, pricing and charging are familiar issues.
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