Chevy Equinox, Mustang Mach-E reviews, Cadillac and Jeep EV debuts: The Week in Reverse

Which full-line automaker introduced it’s engaged on a $22,000 EV—in Europe?

Which automakers are getting into collectively on a brand new technology of smaller engines?

That is our look again on the Week In Reverse—proper right here at Inexperienced Automotive Stories—for the week ending Might 31, 2024.

In a review of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, we discovered that this reasonably priced GM EV—with a $35,000 model on the way in which—is a reliable electrical car that will get all the small print proper. And, with its EPA vary of 319 miles, it seems to hit a candy spot for vary and worth.

There’s room under the upcoming $35,000 model of the Equinox EV, too. A GM govt has urged that the upcoming rebooted Chevy Bolt EV—due in late 2025—would be the most affordable EV in the U.S. market.

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes faster with a brand new rear motor from the F-150 Lightning, and it’s extra pleasing on the backroads with its magnetic damping system and efficiency seats now included. However it’s the 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally that finds readability within the mud—and makes a number of sense in every single place else—so try that assessment on our companion web site Motor Authority. 

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives later this yr, and Inexperienced Automotive Stories lately bought up shut with it. All-wheel drive, an enormous fixed-glass roof, a number of display house, and an inside that appears all of the a part of a luxurious car will distinguish this 300-mile EV that turns to lighting to sharpen its look. 

2025 Cadillac Optiq

The primary U.S.-bound absolutely electrical car from Jeep was revealed Thursday evening, and we additionally introduced some in-person impressions on that upcoming mannequin. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to the Grand Cherokee in dimension however is a bit roomier inside. It tops 300 miles of vary, the automaker says, and a Launch Version is on the way in which this fall at a worth of $71,995 together with vacation spot.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda are allying to construct downsized engines for hybrid models—engines that may probably burn hydrogen or e-fuels along with gasoline. Subaru urged the next-generation tech could possibly be headed to its subsequent Crosstrek Hybrid. 

And Volkswagen has confirmed that it’s engaged on a $22,000 VW EV created in Europe and meant primarily for the European market—at a worth of solely about $22,000. Would such a car additionally make waves within the U.S.?

Tesla Supercharger

Whether or not it’s a pause or a pullback, Tesla’s Supercharger implosion is leaving house for competitors—particularly for the $5 billion federal NEVI charging buildout. 

In line with a current patent submitting, GM is contemplating cooling its EV charge ports like microchips—with PCM cooling that builds on what’s been utilized by chips’ warmth sinks for years and, recently, stylish outside gear. 

Versus automobiles, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2. Surging SUV gross sales proceed to counter some traits towards cleaner automobiles. The generalization holds whether or not the car is an EV or not, so needless to say smaller and extra carlike is solely extra environment friendly.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Version

In a recall of the 2021-2023 VW ID.4, Volkswagen will treatment glitchy gauge clusters and flickering infotainment screens by having dealerships replace the software program referring to a management unit and infotainment module. 

And will industrial EVs be viable at a decrease value, with smaller batteries, because of dynamic wireless EV charging systems within the roadway? That’s what an Indiana take a look at goals to research, and it’s certainly one of a number of pilot packages wanting on the tech.

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