VW ID.4 test report, Audi Q6 E-Tron preview, Lexus RX PHEV, Trump EV tariff: The week in reverse gear
Which automaker has recalled nearly 150,000 US electric vehicles?
Which generation buys the most electric vehicles?
This is our review of Week In Reverse – here at Green Car Reports – for the week ending March 22, 2024.
A First drive of the Volkswagen ID.4 2024with a much better infotainment interface and a bit more acceleration power adding to an otherwise already great set of attributes, showed us that the ID.4 is now the opening act for trendier VW electric vehicles than it was originally intended to be.
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron
In a preview ride of the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tronwe saw the promise in Audi’s first fully designed and best-executed electric vehicle – thanks in part to the new PPE platform it shares with the Porsche Macan EV.
Green Car Reports drove that too 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ and found that it offers a usable all-electric range and a comfortable driving experience, but the infotainment interface is rather expensive and unimpressive.
BMW Vision New Class X concept
BMW gave a first insight into another concept and an outlook on the next generation of electric vehicles. The BMW Vision New Class X is an electric SUV that is expected to be produced as early as 2025. It is based on an 800-volt architecture and offers super-fast charging and a bi-directional charging toolkit.
The DOE and EPA rules finalized this week give automakers a little more flexibility in complying with pending rules for model years 2027 through 2032. The EPA appreciates this Around 56% will require electric vehicles by 2032along with at least 13% plug-in hybrids.
Rivian NACS adapter
Rivian has confirmed that it will begin shipping the NACS adapters in April, which will provide owners with interface updates Plan road trips with Tesla Supercharger stations as waypoints. It also nearly doubles the number of fast chargers Rivian drivers can access through the interface.
As the company attempts to sell an inventory of around 4,700 vehicles, Fisker has stopped production of its Ocean EV. Meanwhile, the company confirmed a “financing commitment” of up to $150 million, continued negotiating with another automaker – reportedly Nissan – for a strategic partnership and was pursuing a franchise dealer model.
Fisker Ocean
Shell announced this week that it was planning to eliminate some gas stations in favor of charging electric vehicles. The company also said it plans to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers it operates from 54,000 today to 200,000 by 2030.
A recent patent application filed by GM suggests the automaker is thinking about it Battery cells with Lego-like shapes This could enable easier cooling in battery pack configurations. It’s unclear whether such an idea is serious or not, as GM is in the process of launching large-format pouch cells for its Ultium EV family and has committed to cylindrical cells for some future electric vehicles.
2024 Genesis GV60
Nearly 150,000 electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis have been recalled in the US earlier this week due to an electronics problem that could cause 12-volt batteries to fail while driving. An international recall follows and it is the same component that could cause a sudden loss of drive power.
Former President Donald Trump said he would apply 100% tariff on cars manufactured in Mexico by Chinese companies for sale in the US market, he said in a campaign speech on Saturday. Trump also seemed to mock again that electric vehicles have a short range and are too expensive.
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX desert run
In a new desert of Saudi Arabia Range and efficiency of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz has made significant progress in its EQXX design and engineering concept not only through the use of a next-generation heat pump, but also a solar roof – a sign that there may be hope for this feature in future models of the luxury brand .
And is there a generational gap in interest in electric vehicles? As new data from Experian has shown, Gen X and Millennials are buying the most electric vehicles– at a time when baby boomers dominate politics.
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