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Report: Ram cancels 500-mile 1500 REV electric truck

Green Car Reports

Stellantis has reportedly cancelled a bigger-battery version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck that the automaker previously said would offer 500 miles of range. According to a Wednesday Mopar Insiders report, the truck brand is now telling suppliers that the long-range model has been cancelled, and to cease work and spending on any parts.

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Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics

Electrek

A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musks consistent meddling in the countrys politics and promotion of a fringe far-right party.

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Asimov's Laws of Robotics Need an Update for AI

Cars That Think

In 1942, the legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov introduced his Three Laws of Robotics in his short story Runaround.

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Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report

Electrek

Toyota has been revealed as the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Typical EV Range Has More Than Tripled In 10 Years

InsideEVs

In 2024, the average electric car could travel 283 miles on a single charge.

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Philippine president thanks Tesla for accelerating the country’s EV sector

Teslarati

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally welcomed Tesla Inc.’s entry into the Philippines on Monday. In his remarks, the president stated that the launch of Teslas flagship center was a step towards a more environment-friendly transportation system in the Philippines. He also stated that Teslas arrival in the Philippines was a significant step in the fight against climate change. “While it is true that electric vehicles are currently seen as premium products, Teslas entry i

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More Electric Buses for Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite stagnant electric car sales, the influx of electric buses remains unabated in Australia. Lets start with EV market leader BYD. In Australia and around the world, BYD is on a roll. The company has delivered 74,000 electric buses around the globe. Rapid technology advancements, which lead to greater driver. [continued] The post More Electric Buses for Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian’s Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined

InsideEVs

Rivian, which is still considered a startup, was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year.

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Tesla lands $87 million Megapack project in Belgium

Teslarati

Tesla is set to provide its Megapack grid-scale batteries for a new energy storage project in Belgium, coming as the latest of many storage facilities popping up around the world. Clean electricity provider Energy Solutions Group (ESG) will deploy Tesla Megapacks to establish a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Harmignies, Belgium, expected to cost around 85 million euros (~$87.4 million USD), according to a report from Netherlands-based publication De Tijd this week.

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Telo electric truck to feature solar panels from Aptera

Green Car Reports

The tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn't yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the sun thanks to solar panels supplied by.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Recycling Battery Metals Could Supply 25% Of Europe’s Electric Cars By 2030 — Study

CleanTechnica EVs

But the EU and UK risk missing out as half of local recycling projects are at risk. Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, anew studyfinds. Materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap. [continued] The post Recycling Battery Metals Could Supply 25% Of Europes Electric Cars By 2030 Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies

Electrek

Elon Musk complains that Tesla is not getting subsidies for its electric truck chargers while calling for the end of electric vehicle subsidies in the US.

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24 EVs Were Driven In Freezing Weather Until They Died. One Car Stood Out

InsideEVs

Norwegian journalists wanted to see the difference between the advertised range and the real-world range. Tesla was not at the top.

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Tesla analyst equates Cybertruck discounts to need for smaller, cheaper pickup

Teslarati

A Tesla analyst believes the company is discounting the Cybertruck because consumers are thirsting for a smaller, more affordable all-electric pickup from the company. The note, which came from Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry, comes just a day after Tesla listed several Cybertrucks on its Inventory website , which has drawn mixed reactions from investors and fans.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Acura RSX name confirmed for upcoming electric SUV

Green Car Reports

Acura's second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura's next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand's past. The automaker announced Wednesday.

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Volkswagen And VinFast Take Different Routes To The Electric Car Future In India

CleanTechnica EVs

By some accounts, India surpassed China as the most populous country on Earth in April of 2023. Yet it does not have quite the intensely focused economic agenda of the Chinese government, which is why the shelves at Walmart are not laden with goods labeled “Made In India.” There are. [continued] The post Volkswagen And VinFast Take Different Routes To The Electric Car Future In India appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ultra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech

Electrek

A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latters sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup. Customers who pre-order a TELO electric truck will be able to choose from three Aptera solar panel configurations, helping boost the vehicles range while reducing grid dependencyas long as these BEVs get made.

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It’s The End Of The Road For Canoo

InsideEVs

The electric vehicle startup has filed for bankruptcy and will cease operations immediately after failing to secure capital.

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Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in China in 2024: report

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Reports have emerged suggesting that the Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in China for 2024, with sales reaching 480,309 units, as estimated by China EV DataTracker. Tesla China’s Model Y sales could accelerate this 2025 with the launch of the new Model Y “Juniper” update. Sales Surge in China: The Model Y’s sales in China grew by 5.24% from the previous year, totaling 480,309 units sold in 2024.

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Honda and Acura EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access this spring

Green Car Reports

Honda and Acura electric vehicles will be able to use Tesla Supercharger stations starting this spring, Honda said Wednesday in a business update. As with other non-Tesla brands, Honda and Acura EV owners will receive adapters that allow their CCS-equipped vehicles to plug into Tesla's NACS chargers. The automaker did not provide any further.

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ARENA Funds Electric Truck Take-Up in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is actively supporting the transition of heavy-duty trucks from diesel to electric in Australia. Great news after all, diesel starts with DIE. One hundred million Aussie dollars is on the table. Thats 62 million USD at todays exchange rate. I reached out to. [continued] The post ARENA Funds Electric Truck Take-Up in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Amazon places its largest-ever order for electric semi trucks

Electrek

Amazon is adding over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks to its fleet later this year its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs).

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Why Honda Dealers Actually Want EVs

InsideEVs

The Honda Prologue's success proves that Americans are hungry for EVs from the Japanese brands they trust.

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SpaceX completes second catch of lower stage, but loses Starship

Teslarati

SpaceX completed its seventh launch of Starship on Thursday, accomplishing a clean liftoff and catch of the first-stage booster. However, the upper stage was lost after its ascent. The launch took place just a few minutes after 5 p.m. on the East Coast, as the first attempts at getting Starship in the air for the seventh time were delayed by weather both last week and this week.

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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access in Q1, adapters in early 2025

Green Car Reports

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers before the end of the first quarter Kia on Tuesday modified its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to.

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Commercial & United States Postal Service (USPS) Electric Delivery Vans Spreading Out Across USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Two years ago this month, I saw my first Amazon Prime Rivian electric delivery van (lead figure of this article) just across my street. The driver said he loved the new van and was kind enough to pose for pictures and show me inside. He said Amazon already had ~100. [continued] The post Commercial & United States Postal Service (USPS) Electric Delivery Vans Spreading Out Across USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Imported Tesla Cybertruck is seized by police in the UK, deemed dangerous and not legal

Electrek

Police have seized an imported Tesla Cybertruck in the UK as it is not road-legal in the country and deemed dangerous for pedestrians.

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The U.S. Had A Record Year For EV Sales In 2024. Here's How

InsideEVs

General Motors, Honda, Hyundai and Ford picked up the slack from Tesla and notched record years.

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Tesla developing more comprehensive Cybertruck camera cleaning system

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that it is developing a more comprehensive cleaning solution for the Cybertruck’s cameras. The update was announced by the official Tesla AI account on social media platform X. Customer complaints: Instead of a traditional rearview mirror, the Cybertruck uses a rear camera to provide drivers with a video feed of their vehicles’ rear.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets price hike, more standard equipment

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sees a small price increase for the new model year, but few other changes. After remaining unchanged for the 2024 model year, pricing for the entry-level rear-wheel drive EQS 450+ rises $850 to $106,400. All prices include a mandatory $1,150 destination charge that's unchanged for 2025. This single-motor version.

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Now Stellantis Cancels Long-Range Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

Just the other day, I wrote about Stellantis suspending plans for the Chrysler Airflow EV. Now news is the company is cancelling the Ram 1500 REV. The news doesn’t come from Stellantis itself. It comes from Mopar Insiders, which reports that Ram has been telling suppliers the Ram 1500 REV. [continued] The post Now Stellantis Cancels Long-Range Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian (RIVN) EDV topped Ford to become America’s best-selling electric van in 2024

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electric van in the US last year, topping Ford for the title. The electric delivery van (EDV) is rolling out across the US through its partnership with Amazon, but Rivian is expanding with new customers.

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2026 Acura RSX: The Next All-Honda EV Is A Tesla Model Y-Fighter

InsideEVs

The successor to the Acura Integra returns in all-electric form. The new RSX will debut Honda's in-house EV tech in early 2026.

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SpaceX and Elon Musk explain potential reasons for Starship loss

Teslarati

SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk are starting to shed some light on the potential reasoning for the loss of Starship yesterday, which was lost after a successful launch and catch of the lower-stage booster. Starship was lost during its ascension , and debris rained down over the Caribbean less than an hour after SpaceX lost all communication with the spacecraft.

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