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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV form

Green Car Reports

Ioniq 9 will seat up to seven, has fully reclining first and second Aims for 335 miles of range, 24-minute 10-80% fast-charging Capable of downloadable Features on Demand, energy sharing Hyundai’s upcoming three-row EV, the 2026 Ioniq 9, may get closer than any contemporary vehicle to straddling the boundaries between SUV, wagon, and.

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Rivian CEO says plenty room for Scout and Rivian to coexist after partnership

Electrek

Rivian and VW have recently opened a partnership , despite the brands have very similar upcoming electric adventure vehicles with the Rivian R2 and VW Scout. But at a roundtable discussion with Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe, he said there’s more than enough room for the brands to coexist with each other.

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Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026

Green Car Reports

EV battery prices have been falling, and they could decline even more steeply over the next two years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. On the pack level, global average battery prices declined from $153 per kwh in 2022 to $149 in 2023, according to the report, which predicts that they'll continue dropping to $80 per kwh by 2026. That's.

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Honda unveils all-solid-state EV battery production line for the first time

Electrek

Honda has been promising to unlock the power of all-solid-state EV batteries for several years. Today, we are getting our first look at the progress. Honda unveiled a demonstration production line as it continues to advance promising new battery technology.

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

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Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

The Driven EV News

Home grown biofil EV fast chargers are playing a crucial role filling in the network gaps across the Nullarbor and other remote parts of Western Australia. The post Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla shows off solar, Powerwall-backed display at Giga Berlin

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Tesla has shared a unique new project at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, featuring a small, dedicated facility that’s powered only by solar and the company’s home battery. On Tuesday, Tesla’s Manufacturing account on X posted about the so-called “Giga small haus,” which is a building and display exhibit at Giga Berlin that’s powered only by the sun and the Powerwall 3.

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Minnesota’s largest coal plant goes solar: Sherco Solar comes online

Electrek

Xcel Energy has started delivering clean energy from one of the US’s largest solar farms: Sherco Solar in Minnesota. It’s a major step in the utility’s push to ditch coal and move to renewable energy across the Upper Midwest.

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Honda Is Getting Closer To Making Solid-State Batteries

InsideEVs

The automaker built a demonstration production line to figure out how to make affordable, high-density solid-state batteries for EVs and everything else.

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Elon Musk: Uncrewed Starship payload to include Cybertrucks, Optimus bots

Teslarati

Elon Musk noted in a post on social media platform X that he is confident an uncrewed Starship mission to Mars would be possible in two years. And as per the CEO, the payload in these uncrewed missions would include the Tesla Cybertruck and Optimus robots. Musk’s comments were shared on X following the sixth test flight of Starship. In later posts, the CEO noted that the biggest technology challenge for Starship is its full reusability and capability to launch without refurbishment.

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Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line

CleanTechnica EVs

Lithium-ion batteries have led us into this modern electric vehicle era, and completely dominate the industry. There’s been hype and enthusiasm for future-gen batteries for years, and none more so than solid-state batteries. But these have been trapped in labs and mostly a technology of hope and hype. Perhaps that. [continued] The post Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Which electric cars have the most range?

Green Car Reports

For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even as the overdue reality.

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Farm-fegnugen? Volkswagen rolls out an electric tractor

Electrek

Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural initiatives in Africa.

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New Fastest Supercomputer Will Simulate Nuke Testing

Cars That Think

In 1965, the United States and other nuclear powers committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty , which prohibited nuclear tests. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a successor to the Manhattan Project, now tests nukes only in simulation. To that end, the NNSA yesterday unveiled the world’s fastest supercomputer to air in its mission to maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.

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Why Tesla Needs Bigger EVs [Featured]

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Elon Musk recently gave his approval for Tesla vehicles for bigger families. A few people on X recently brought Tesla’s need to roll out bigger cars for bigger families to Elon Musk. X user @realpeteyb shared the story of his latest visit to a Tesla store. “I was at my neighborhood Tesla store yesterday and wanted to make sure again, that the X model is not big enough for my family… It isn’t , ” Petey B said in his X post.

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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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More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate

CleanTechnica EVs

I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal. [continued] The post More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Mini Cooper and Aceman not coming to US for now

Green Car Reports

Mini is deferring plans to bring the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S., but isn't shutting the door on U.S. availability completely. The news was first reported by MotoringFile, and confirmed to Green Car Reports by Mini spokesperson Andrew Cutler, who noted that Mini had previously said that a.

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Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

The Driven EV News

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners. The post Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla makes it easier to find towing-compatible Superchargers

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Tesla has made it easier for owners towing trailers or other equipment to find compatible Superchargers, following up on company promises to make this a priority over the last few months. In a post on the Tesla Charging account on X on Tuesday, the company shared a screenshot of the new feature, which prioritizes trailer-friendly Supercharger locations for drivers in Trailer Mode, as well as letting you view compatible sites with a simple tap if not in the mode.

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CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has begun manufacturing its second generation sodium ion batteries with full production expected in 2027. The post CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Ram Rev delayed to first half of 2025

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is delaying the start of production of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck to the first half of 2025, Reuters reports. Production was originally scheduled to start before the end of this year, making the REV a 2025 model, but is being pushed back to ensure quality, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on a media call with Reuters and.

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Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20,000 EV, but it could help create one

Electrek

That $20,000 luxury Lucid EV you’ve been waiting for will likely never hit the market. CEO Peter Rawlinson said Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20K vehicle. However, it could play a role in bringing cheaper EVs to market.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9: A Three-Row EV With 335 Miles Of Range And A Tesla Plug

InsideEVs

We tour the Hyundai Ioniq 9, the latest entry into the growing world of electric family-haulers—and maybe the most enticing one yet.

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Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

The Driven EV News

Tesla to sell charging equipment and household batteries at select Bunnings Warehouse stores. The post Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings appeared first on The Driven.

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Shark Attack! Down Under!

CleanTechnica EVs

Whenever we get visiting celebrities talking about their visit to Australia, they mention their fear of shark attack. The shark is the apex predator in southern Australian waters. Up north the apex predator is the saltwater crocodile. Then, there are the snakes and spiders. To quote Steve Irwin, “Crikey.” So, [continued] The post Shark Attack! Down Under!

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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets more range, NACS port

Green Car Reports

Electrified GV70 upgrades to an 84-kwh battery pack Likely 250+ miles of range, with 10-80% SOC in about 20 minutes Revamped cabin interface and ambience, dynamic improvements Genesis on Tuesday night revealed a substantially updated version of its Electrified GV70 crossover with a larger battery, a Tesla NACS charge port, and a refreshed.

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Lucid (LCID) teases Jaguar over its upcoming +$100,000 ultra-luxury EV

Electrek

Lucid (LCID) teased Jaguar after the British automaker previewed its “Dramatic” upcoming ultra-luxury EV model. The shade comes as Jaguar prepares to launch a series of all-electric luxury EV models priced over $100,000.

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Tesla sells out of Optimus bot action figure in under 24 hours

Teslarati

Tesla launched an Optimus robot action figure on its web store this week, though the model went on to sell out in under a day after its debut. On Friday, Tesla launched the 1:10-scale Optimus bot action figure in its online shop , featuring over 40 individual parts and 20 points of articulation. Less than 24 hours later, the action figure is already sold out, though users can have the company email them when it’s back in stock. “Your mini autonomous assistant and humanoid friend,R

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Kjell Gruner to Replace Pablo Di Si as VW America's CEO

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen America’s CEO abruptly resigned yesterday, but the automaker won’t be long without a top executive. This morning, the company announced Rivian Chief Commercial Officer Kjell Gruner as his replacement. Di Si has led VW since late 2022. VW Group CFO Arno Antlitz said, “We would like to thank Pablo Di Si, who, together with his local team, has made a lasting contribution to strengthening the American regions of our group.

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Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3

CleanTechnica EVs

Xiaomi has just stormed into the electric vehicle arena, or “smart electric vehicle” arena, as several high-tech EV companies in China like to say. Yes, Xiaomi is mostly known for its smartphones — it’s second only to Samsung in annual production of smartphones. But as we’ve argued for years, giant. [continued] The post Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3 appeared first on CleanTech

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US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit

Green Car Reports

U.S. production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit The 2025 Kia EV9 costs $56,225 Kia is cutting back U.S. production of the EV9 electric SUV, but 2025 models that are assembled here will qualify for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, reports The Korea Herald. The credit.

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Ford is cutting another 4,000 jobs in Europe as it loses ground in the global EV race

Electrek

Ford is slashing another 4,000 jobs in Europe as it struggles to keep pace with the market’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The American automaker said a “highly disruptive” EV market and new competition are causing significant losses in the region. Ford’s announcement comes as China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is quickly catching up in global deliveries.

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Tesla powers on 125MW/250MWh Megapack project in Texas

Teslarati

Tesla has officially powered on its latest Megapack project in the U.S., this time landing in Texas to help the state’s energy provider stabilize the grid. On Friday, Tesla announced that it has officially energized a 125 MW/250 MWh Megapack project operated by Autobidder in North Texas, as announced by the company’s energy account on LinkedIn.

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Australian bound GAC launches UT electric hatchback at less than $A22,000

The Driven EV News

GAC Aion UT electric hatchback unveiled at a motor show, boasting over 500 km of range under $A22,000. The post Australian bound GAC launches UT electric hatchback at less than $A22,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Best Value for Money EVs — Full Size (E Segment)

CleanTechnica EVs

This is the fifth of a five-part series of articles (you can check the others here: part one: A segment/city cars, part two: B segment/subcompacts, part three: C segment/compacts, and part four: D segment/midsizers), where I look at the best affordable EVs in each size category. See the background for this. [continued] The post Best Value for Money EVs — Full Size (E Segment) appeared first on CleanTechnica.