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New electric cars coming in 2025-2026

Green Car Reports

We've already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We've driven them, but now it's time to preview vehicles we know to be in the pipeline, but haven't had hands-on time with just yet. These vehicles due in the next two model years represent the next wave: Those planned before $7,500 tax breaks and.

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Ford CEO calls out America’s love for ‘monster vehicles’ with smaller $30,000 EV coming

Electrek

As the leader of the over 120-year-old automaker, Ford CEO Jim Farley has an essential job of steering it into the future. Farley said smaller EVs, which Ford is shifting toward, are “super important for our society.” Meanwhile, Farley addressed the love for larger, “monster vehicles” in the US.

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Why Is Getting  A Heat Pump So Hard?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Being a fully informed consumer when your AC breaks causes anxiety. My friend Lucas documented some worrying trends in heat pump adoption recently. Heat pumps are hella cool. It’s an … Continue Reading Why Is Getting A Heat Pump So Hard?

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Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!)

Electrek

Fifty million miles. Eighty million kilometers. Two thousand laps around Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot. However you measure it, there’s no denying it: Volvo Trucks have driven a whole lot of battery-electric miles !

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

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Nyobolt’s electric sports car shows 5-minute fast-charging in action

Green Car Reports

If there were reliable high-power EV fast-chargers everywhere, and you could gain about 100 miles of range in four minutes, would you really need such a big battery? The very fast-charging battery cells from Cambridge, U.K.-based Nyobolt aren’t the solid-state cells that are so eagerly anticipated as a potential EV game-changer, but they.

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Tesla will showcase Cybertruck and Optimus Gen 2 in China

Teslarati

Tesla will showcase its all-electric pickup, the Cybertruck, and Optimus Gen 2, its humanoid robot, at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, later this week. The conference is set to begin on July 4, and it will showcase some of the biggest brands in the world and their best products. Tesla has been bringing its Cybertruck around the world for fans and consumers to see, and the automaker is continuing the trend as it is one of the most hyped products in its lineup

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Audi E-Tron GT recalled for brake hose tear

Green Car Reports

Most Audi E-Tron models are being recalled for a brake hose tear risk The same recall was issued for most Porsche Taycan models The recall affects the 2022-2024 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT Audi is recalling 9,653 E-Tron GT models to replace front brake hoses that could tear and leak fluid. The recall encompasses both standard E-Tron GT and sporty.

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Two more New England offshore wind farms just got the all-clear

Electrek

Avangrid (NYSE: AGR) now has full federal approval of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms.

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The Best Bionic Leg Yet

Cars That Think

For the first time, a small group of patients with amputations below the knee were able to control the movements of their prosthetic legs through neural signals—rather than relying on programmed cycles for all or part of a motion—and resume walking with a natural gait. The achievement required a specialized amputation surgery combined with a non-invasive surface electrode connection to a robotic prosthetic lower leg.

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The Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles Invest $25 Million for 207 Truck Chargers

CleanTechnica EVs

Partnership With Regional Air Quality Agencies Will Create 207 Chargers at Eight Sites The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will provide $25 million for an ambitious partnership with regional air quality agencies to jump-start charging infrastructure for electric heavy-duty drayage trucks in one of the nation’s most populous. [continued] The post The Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles Invest $25 Million for 207 Truck Chargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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X’s Community Notes makes quick work of misleading “Tesla fire” report

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now known as X, seems to be doing some good for the electric vehicle community. Since Musk has taken over the platform, he has heavily promoted the use of Community Notes to fact check everyone, even himself, as needed. This became particularly useful recently after CBS News Sacramento published a rather misleading report about a “Tesla Fire” in California.

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Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Firm Plummets To Earth

CleanTechnica EVs

After a brief period when hydrogen for energy and transportation plays managed to mostly limp along without failing entirely, apparently it’s time for another spate of bankruptcies and closures. A few days ago, it was Hyzon’s time to admit failure. Having gone public via a reverse takeover SPAC, the firm. [continued] The post Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Firm Plummets To Earth appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CASE CE launches all-new, 3.8 ton electric wheel loader (but wait, there’s more!)

Electrek

CASE CE is responding to government regulations that are pushing industries towards a zero-emission future by developing a new line of all-electric equipment – which now includes a new, 3.8 ton compact wheel loader.

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130 Wendy’s Get Community Solar, Electric Trucks for McDonald’s, Specs of New ID. Buzz GTX & ID. Buzz LWB, & More Cleantech News

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s encouraging to learn that established brands, like McDonald’s, are investing in electric trucks and solar power. This week’s headlines also include Wendy’s 130 solar-enabled restaurants, new electric vehicles in the UK, a huge distributed solar initiative in New York, and much more. Read on for the news. Electric Vehicles.

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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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This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes

InsideEVs

The batteries in Nyobolt’s electric sports car can last over 600,000 miles with minimal degradation, the company said.

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Maserati First To Put Battery Electric Convertible Into Production

CleanTechnica EVs

The Maserati GranCabrio is currently the only production electric convertible available, and what a car it is! The post Maserati First To Put Battery Electric Convertible Into Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GWM cuts prices again on multiple Ora electric hatch variants

The Driven EV News

GWM cuts prices again on Australia's most affordable EV, as the electric price war continues to bite. The post GWM cuts prices again on multiple Ora electric hatch variants appeared first on The Driven.

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Is SCAR A Better Measure Of Charging Station Reliability?

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent blog post from Electric Era, a charging company installing battery storage charging stations in the western US, shared some interesting news from California. The state’s Energy Commission announced that instead of using stall uptime or station uptime, or measuring how often a person can get a charge at. [continued] The post Is SCAR A Better Measure Of Charging Station Reliability?

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Tesla set to report Q2 deliveries: What Wall Street is expecting

Teslarati

Tesla is set to report its deliveries for the second quarter of 2024 within the next two days, and Wall Street analysts are putting together their final estimated figures for the three-month period. Tesla has a lot on the line with the coming delivery figures as it is coming off one of its most underwhelming quarters in the past few years. Q1 was not friendly to the automaker as it saw deliveries fall below 400,000 for the first time since Q3 2022.

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Nyobolt EV Sportscar Prototype Takes Ultra-Fast Charging Out of the Lab & Onto the Road

CleanTechnica EVs

Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging batteries that eliminate slow and inconvenient recharge stops, move from the lab to the track Just 12 months after revealing the concept, a driveable Nyobolt EV prototype, engineered together with CALLUM, will advance testing of the technology in the real world, enabling OEMs to experience Nyobolt’s ultra-fast. [continued] The post Nyobolt EV Sportscar Prototype Takes Ultra-Fast Charging Out of the Lab & Onto the Road appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Junkyard Find: 1984 Honda Accord Sedan with 475,113 miles

The Truth About Cars

The second-generation (1982-1985) Accord made Soichiro Honda's company a sales colossus in the United States, doing away with any residual impression that it was a mere motorcycle manufacturer with a sideline in four-wheelers. The last time we saw a discarded example in this series was way back in 2016 , so today we'll admire one found in Northern California with close to a half-million miles on the clock.

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Daisy, The Split Screen VW T1 Camper Electric Transformation — Part 3

CleanTechnica EVs

In part 2 of the transformation to a new electric life for the VW T1 camper van Daisy, Kit Lacey of eDub services went through the subtle details on the dashboard, the kitchen in the back, and the relationship between total vehicle weight and possible maximum battery weight. When done, [continued] The post Daisy, The Split Screen VW T1 Camper Electric Transformation — Part 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Audi A6 E-Tron to be detailed this summer

Green Car Reports

The A6 E-Tron is an all-electric version of the long-running Audi A6 sedan Will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture used by the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan Electric Previewed by a 2021 concept Audi will unveil the A6 E-Tron, an all-electric version of the stalwart sedan, later this summer. This will be the second Audi.

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The All-Electric Škoda Elroq: Breaking New Ground in Compact SUV Segment with a Covered Design

CleanTechnica EVs

Expanding Škoda’s portfolio: the all-new Elroq is the car manufacturer’s first all electric model in the key compact SUV category Taking the exterior design even further: the Elroq is the first Škoda model to adopt the new Modern Solid design language Compact but spacious: comfortable ride, clever storage options and. [continued] The post The All-Electric Škoda Elroq: Breaking New Ground in Compact SUV Segment with a Covered Design appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s new EV3 secures over 10,000 reservations: Is this the affordable EV game changer?

Electrek

Kia’s new low-cost electric SUV has already secured over 10,000 reservations in its home market. Kia sees the EV3 as a potential “game changer” with climbing demand for affordable electric options.

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Dynamics of Electric Mobility Transition in Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

George, a delivery executive, lives in a modest home on the outskirts of Nairobi. He unplugs the wire that charges his shiny new electric bike, presses a tiny switch bringing the quiet motor to life, and rides off to deliver happiness in the form of food. George is part of. [continued] The post Dynamics of Electric Mobility Transition in Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla patents auto sanitization system for its robotaxi cars

Electrek

Tesla has applied for a patent on an automated sanitization system for its upcoming robotaxi self-driving electric cars. Self-driving is.

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Tesla Stock Will Definitely Go Up Or Down In The Next Few Weeks — Maybe

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla shares have been holding mostly steady for the past few months, but that may be about to change in the next few weeks. The post Tesla Stock Will Definitely Go Up Or Down In The Next Few Weeks — Maybe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Toyota GR Supra Dumps Base Engine

The Truth About Cars

Toyota will be abandoning the 2.0-liter GR Supra from the 2025 model year, making the 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder the default powertrain. That’ll be a disappointment to some drivers hoping to save some money. But the assumption is that most customers would have rather stepped up to the 3.0. The 2.0-liter turbo produces 255 horsepower and is capable of breezing through 60 mph in about 4.7 seconds.

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Shipt’s Algorithm Squeezed Gig Workers. They Fought Back

Cars That Think

In early 2020, gig workers for the app-based delivery company Shipt noticed something strange about their paychecks. The company, which had been acquired by Target in 2017 for US $550 million, offered same-day delivery from local stores. Those deliveries were made by Shipt workers, who shopped for the items and drove them to customers’ doorsteps. Business was booming at the start of the pandemic, as the COVID-19 lockdowns kept people in their homes, and yet workers found that their paychecks had

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Toyota plans to reboot its shrinking Chinese market with self-driving plans

The Driven EV News

Toyota seeks to reboot its shrinking share of the world's biggest car market by launching a new EV with advanced autonomous driving. The post Toyota plans to reboot its shrinking Chinese market with self-driving plans appeared first on The Driven.

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EV battery maker SK On to buy 100k metric tons of Arkansas lithium from ExxonMobil

Electrek

EV battery maker SK On has signed a non-binding agreement to buy lithium from ExxonMobil’s first planned extraction project in Arkansas.

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Massachusetts State Senate Passed a Good Climate Bill

Green Energy Consumers

On Tuesday, June 25, the Mass. State Senate passed, by a vote of 38-2, An Act Upgrading the Grid and Protecting Consumers. We appreciate the Senate’s good work. They’re doing the right thing for consumers by banning retail electricity suppliers. They’re supporting EV adoption. And they are authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to regulate gas utilities in alignment with our climate mandates.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials

Charged EVs

Wildcat Discovery Technologies uses proprietary high-throughput testing platforms to rapidly evaluate battery materials and chemistries for customers. Now the company is building a US plant to produce nickel-free and cobalt-free cathode materials. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is considered a safer and longer-lasting cathode material compared to NMC chemistries, but in the past, its lower cell-level energy density made it less attractive for EVs.