Tesla Discontinues Entry-Level Model Y, Electrify America Expands, NACS and Reliability: Today’s Automotive Updates
Electrify America continues to broaden its network. Electric vehicles contribute to combating air pollution. Tesla has phased out its entry-level Model Y, replacing it with a model that offers 320 miles of range for an additional $2,000. Moreover, can Tesla’s connector streamline the charging process? Find out more on these topics at Green Car Reports.
Tesla has discontinued its most affordable Model Y variant and introduced a new rear-wheel-drive Model Y Long Range model that can travel up to 320 miles, priced at only $2,000 more. Furthermore, CEO Elon Musk has indicated that owners of the newly delivered standard Model Y might be able to access the full range, or close to it, through an upgrade, subject to regulatory clearances.
Is the Tesla NACS connector likely to enhance the reliability of EV charging? Recent findings suggest otherwise, indicating that the predominant challenges with electric vehicle charging are not rooted in the connector itself but stem from the complex web of compatibility issues among automakers, equipment producers, and network providers.
The latest yearly findings by the American Lung Association reveal that nearly four in ten Americans reside in areas with poor air quality. Although new EPA regulations targeting emissions from passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are expected to reduce particulate matter, tackling ozone pollution continues to pose difficulties. Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a critical component of the solution, alongside ongoing efforts to decrease emissions from power stations.
Last week, coinciding with the sixth anniversary of its inaugural installation of an EV fast charger and the same week Tesla dismissed its Supercharger team, Electrify America announced significant expansion initiatives. The company plans to increase its fast-charger network by 25%, reaching a total of 5,000 chargers by year’s end. This represents an increase of approximately 20% compared to its current count.
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A seasoned executive in the charging sector recently emphasized that the primary problems with CCS fast-charging largely stem from interoperability issues, such as making payments across different networks, and that switching the type of plug does not resolve these issues.
This past year saw the highest increases in fatal air pollution from transportation ever noted in the 25-year history of the American Lung Association’s annual report.
This week, as Tesla made reductions to its Supercharger staff, Volkswagen’s Electrify America announced it is actively expanding.
Recent base versions of the Model Y, manufactured and sold in the last few months, could potentially achieve up to 320 miles of range. This additional range would be accessible through a software update costing between $1,500 and $2,000, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Which car manufacturer is introducing hybrid vehicle manufacturing at its American plant exclusively for electric vehicles? Which Lexus vehicle will exclusively offer hybrid models by 2025? We recap the past week’s developments in our Week In Reverse segment—here at Green Car Reports—for the week concluding on May 3, 2024. We also had a short test drive of the Lucid Gravity prototype…
Next year, Jeep plans to add a plug-in hybrid version of the Gladiator to its range. Cadillac is having second thoughts about its commitment to stop selling gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030. Additionally, the Biden administration has made adjustments to a section of the EV tax credit, potentially increasing the number of electric vehicles that qualify. For more on these developments, stay tuned to Green Car Reports.
Following updates announced on Friday by agencies under the Biden administration, an increased number of electric vehicles are expected to be eligible for the maximum $7,500 tax credit in 2025 and 2026. However, these adjustments will not simplify the process for Chinese firms to qualify.
Jeep’s leading executive in the U.S. has announced that the Gladiator plug-in hybrid is set to be released „later next year.“
The transition from traditional internal combustion engines to electric vehicles might take longer than anticipated, despite unchanged plans for EV adoption.
The ZDX serves as an introductory model for Acura’s electric vehicles, despite being manufactured by General Motors and utilizing GM’s Ultium EV platform.
This decision may influence the timing and manner in which additional Chinese electric vehicles are introduced in the U.S. market.
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