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Used EVs to avoid? Model S, Chevy Bolt top Consumer Reports' list

Green Car Reports

Certain used model year hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs have higher-than-average problems Consumer Reports advises to stay away from the 2019-2022 Chevy Bolt and 2019-2021 Tesla Model S EVs often launch with new and complicated interfaces that frustrate owners Used car prices have fallen 10% over the past year, with EVs seeing some of the.

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SpaceX valued at $210B, becomes most valuable aerospace company

Teslarati

It appears that Elon Musk now leads the world’s most valuable carmaker and the world’s most valuable aerospace company. While not publicly traded, recent reports have suggested that SpaceX is now valued at $210 billion, making it the world’s most valuable aerospace company. A recent report from Bloomberg News has indicated that SpaceX will be selling insider shares at $112 per share in a tender offer.

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Volkswagen takes a $5B stake in Rivian

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian's software and zonal electronics platform The Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, laying the groundwork for collaboration on future EVs, the two automakers announced Tuesday.

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AlixPartners Predicts Chinese Automakers Will Have 33% Market Share By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

Global consulting firm AlixPartners projects Chinese automakers will have a third of new cars sales globally by 2030. The post AlixPartners Predicts Chinese Automakers Will Have 33% Market Share By 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla Model S and Model X included in Consumer Reports’ used cars to avoid list

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While the Tesla Model Y was listed by Consumer Reports (CR) as one of its Best Cars of 2024 , the organization does not seem to hold the same sentiments for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. This was highlighted in CR’s used cars to avoid list , which included the Tesla Model S and Model X, as well as other notable electric cars. As per the organization, it was able to collect data from Consumer Reports members in its Annual Auto Surveys.

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VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs

Electrek

VW and Rivian have just announced that the two companies will form a joint venture, bringing Rivian’s software expertise to VW’s products and providing an initial $1 billion, and potentially up to an eventual $5 billion, in capital for Rivian to get through its push to deliver its upcoming R2 vehicle.

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Ferrari builds a new factory—just for electric cars

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Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory's power to come from sustainable sources Ferrari recently unveiled an expansion of its factory to accommodate production of the automaker's first EV. The reconfigured "e-building" factory will.

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California Could Provide Up To $14,000 In Incentives For Low-Income EV Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

The California Air Resources Board has a new program for low income buyers that can provide up to $14,000 in incentives for cleaner cars. The post California Could Provide Up To $14,000 In Incentives For Low-Income EV Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array

Electrek

A Tesla Semi was spotted driving on the highway with a sensor array on top of the vehicle. The automaker has long been quiet about the autonomous driving capacity of its commercial trucks.

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Low cost EVs: Is the BYD Dolphin any good for long road trips?

The Driven EV News

We have travelled this road many times in our Tesla Model Y, and looked forward to a comparison with the BYD Dolphin, one of Australia's lowest cost EV offerings. The post Low cost EVs: Is the BYD Dolphin any good for long road trips? appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Former Uber Boss: Robotaxis Too Expensive, Not Replacing Human Drivers Anytime Soon — Is That True?

CleanTechnica EVs

To be fair, this is not a new take on the potential “robotaxi revolution.” Robotaxi tech has been expensive for as long as robotaxis have been in development. That is one of the reasons robotaxis aren’t all over the place already. But I was curious to run some numbers after. [continued] The post Former Uber Boss: Robotaxis Too Expensive, Not Replacing Human Drivers Anytime Soon — Is That True?

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Tesla adds Mercedes to brands that will soon get Supercharger access

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Tesla has added an additional company to the list of electric vehicle (EV) brands that will soon gain access to its Superchargers, after every major automaker in the industry last year gradually adopted the company’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Although Tesla opened its Superchargers to EVs from Rivian and Ford earlier this year, the company is planning to gradually roll access out to other EV brands at some point.

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Ford finds a new home to develop affordable electric vehicles

Electrek

Ford has officially chosen Long Beach as its new home to develop its next-generation EV platform. The new headquarters will be where Ford’s “Skunkworks” team will build its affordable next-gen electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen And Rivian Are Teaming Up On Software In $5 Billion Deal

InsideEVs

The California startup gets a big cash pile, and Volkswagen gets the expertise it needs to solve some long-running tech problems.

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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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Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think so

Green Car Reports

Hyundai and BMW think consumers want EVs to simulate shift points Hyundai already sells the Ioniq 5 N, which is a sporty EV featuring fake shift points BMW's now working on simulating gearshifts for its future EVs The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brought simulated gear shifts to a production EV. Now it appears BMW is working on something similar. In an.

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Volvo’s Electric Trucks Reach 80 Million Kilometers in 5 Years

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO2 emissions and at the same time improved the working environment for drivers significantly. New monitoring data for Volvo’s fleet. [continued] The post Volvo’s Electric Trucks Reach 80 Million Kilometers in 5 Years appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla FSD free transfer relaunches this summer

Teslarati

Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) free transfer promo has been relaunched this summer. It applies to new deliveries of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y between June 24 and August 31, 2024. During the 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting earlier this month, Elon Musk extended Tesla’s FSD free transfer promo for another quarter after an investor asked if the company would make it permanent.

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CATL battery successfully powers electric plane with 1,800-mile civil aircraft expected

Electrek

The world’s largest EV battery maker is powering up something even bigger. CATL successfully tested a 4-ton electric plane powered by its ultra-high energy density battery. By 2028, CATL expects to reveal an 8-ton civil electric aircraft with around 1,200 to 1,800 miles (2,000 to 3,000 km) range.

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More than 1,400 high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

The Driven EV News

More than 1400 luxury electric cars have been recalled in Australia after the discovery a serious battery fault that can result in the vehicles losing power while driving. The post More than 1,400 high-end EVs recalled over battery fault appeared first on The Driven.

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Election 2024: Where the candidates stand on EVs, climate science, and more

Green Car Reports

On November 5, 2024, voters will head to the polls to choose the 47th President of the United States. To describe this election as unprecedented perhaps sells it short. In no other election in the past century have the stakes been so high for the automotive industry—and on a higher plane, for climate science and for democracy itself. With.

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The Non-Passenger Side Of The EV Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

As passenger electric vehicles and charging stations continue to enter the US mainstream, it is important to support the electrification of trucking, shipping, and large automobiles, which can play a significant role in decarbonizing the transportation sector. Large vehicle electrification has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley calls on the United States to rally behind EVs

Teslarati

Electric vehicles may be mainstream today, but they are still polarizing for many, particularly “petrol heads” who love the internal combustion engine. As per Ford CEO Jim Farley in a recent post on social media , however, even “car guys” such as himself could fall in love with electric cars. They just have to give EVs a chance. Farley highlighted that the automotive sector is in a race for the future of transportation, so the US should not concede its leadership.

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Tesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue

Electrek

Tesla has issued two new recalls for the Cybertruck over a trim in the bed that can detach while driving and a defective windshield wiper. The recalls reveal that Tesla has built over 11,000 Cybertrucks.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

InsideEVs

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.

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Honda sets fuel-cell CR-V lease prices—with a major hydrogen incentive attached

Green Car Reports

Honda's new fuel-cell CR-V comes with big incentives for its hydrogen fuel Sales are limited to California, due to fuel availability The CR-V e:FCEV can drive up to 29 miles on electric power before its fuel-cell power comes into play The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel-cell vehicle starts deliveries next month, but only in California, and customers.

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Please Turn Off “Fart Mode” When Exiting The Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

Believe it or not, this instruction is included in the “Key Tips” section of the South West Health Service newsletter sharing the deployment of two Tesla Model Y SUVs for use in the town of Roma, Queensland, Australia. The town is situated 6 hours’ drive southwest of Brisbane and can. [continued] The post Please Turn Off “Fart Mode” When Exiting The Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla FSD V12.4.2 is moving to internal testing: Elon Musk

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently provided a quick update about the rollout of Full Self Driving (FSD) V12.4.2 to consumers. As per Musk, the highly-anticipated FSD update is moving to internal testing this week. Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future. For Tesla to reach the heights that Musk envisions , FSD must work, and true autonomous driving must be achieved.

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Toyota to unveil first ‘full’ self driving EV next year as it chases Tesla

Electrek

As it looks to close the gap with Tesla and other EV tech leaders, Toyota is set to unveil its first EV with an advanced self-driving system. Toyota’s joint venture, GAC Toyota, confirmed it’s launching an EV with Tesla Full Self Drive -like capabilities next year in China.

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Volkswagen makes big play in electric cars in $A7.5 billion deal with Rivian

The Driven EV News

Volkswagen will invest up to $US5 billion ($A7.5 billion) in struggling US electric vehicle startup Rivian in one of its most significant moves in the switch to EVs. The post Volkswagen makes big play in electric cars in $A7.5 billion deal with Rivian appeared first on The Driven.

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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan costs at least $41,895

Green Car Reports

Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid version of its Carnival minivan. The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid starts at $41,895 (including the mandatory $1,395 destination charge) for the base LXS grade.

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Portugal Has 28% Plugin Vehicle Share — Market Share Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla #1 and #2 Lead in PHEV-Heavy Market After previously checking out Spain, we turn west, to its Iberian neighbor, Portugal, for a new EV sales report. As a Southern European market with low purchase power, one would think that this would be another market lingering in the back of. [continued] The post Portugal Has 28% Plugin Vehicle Share — Market Share Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian

Teslarati

Rivian and Volkswagen announced today the German automaker will take up to a $5 billion stake in the EV maker, helping to alleviate cash concerns and potentially cut costs as it scales its electric automotive business amidst two new models coming. Rivian and Volkswagen announced the deal on Tuesday just after markets closed. Rivian will hold its Shareholder Day on Thursday.

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BYD’s +1,200 hp Ferrari-slaying electric sports car spotted testing at Nurburgring [Video]

Electrek

BYD’s new Yangwang U9, its first electric sports car, was caught racing around the Nurburgring this week. With four electric motors and over 1,200 hp, the new EV supercar will leave Ferrari in the dust.

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This is the 2026 Genesis Electrified G80

The Truth About Cars

The Genesis Electrified G80 brings a gas-free powertrain to one of the more compelling values among large luxury sedans, and it’s getting improvements for the 2026 model year. The automaker recently revealed a newly updated version of the car that offers a longer wheelbase, a larger battery, and an improved range estimate. It’s important to note that we’re talking about Korean-market specs here, which are almost guaranteed to change once the car reaches the United States.