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Scientists: Dump hydrogen-powered Toyota as official car of Olympics

Green Car Reports

Scientists are questioning the green credentials of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles The Toyota Mirai is the official car of the 2024 Paris Olympics Hydrogen tech failed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics A group of 120 scientists, engineers, and academics have drafted an open letter to the organizers of the Paris Olympics, rallying to ditch the Toyota Mirai.

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China is on track to reach its clean energy targets this month… six years ahead of schedule

Electrek

China, the world’s largest pollution emitter, is going green with clean energy alternatives and doing so quickly. Recent energy reports detail the nation’s commitment to implementing solar and wind power, so much so that it is expected to achieve its 2030 clean energy targets by the end of the month.

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GM CEO backs away from 1M EV target, says market's "not developing"

Green Car Reports

GM announced in 2022 it could build 1M EVs annually in 2025 It aimed to make 400,000 EVs over 2022 and 2023—later extended into 2024 Backpedaling on both targets, CEO Barra now says an undeveloped EV market is to blame General Motors CEO Mary Barra has walked back the automaker's target of having production capacity for one million EVs in.

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Lucid confirms the 2025 Air Pure offers 5 miles per kWh, making it the most efficient car in the world

Electrek

Lucid Motors shared details of a 2025 update to its Air Pure sedan today, which has achieved a landmark 5 miles of range per kWh of energy efficiency. Per Lucid , that figure solidifies the latest Air Pure as the most energy-efficient vehicle ever made. See more details of the 2025 Air lineup below.

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

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US-made Genesis Electrified GV70 gets CarPlay in 2025, saves bigger makeover for 2026

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 gains wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto The Genesis Electrified GV70 will get a refresh for 2026 The 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 costs $68,300. The all-electric 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 carries over with only a handful of changes, but a big update is planned for 2026. For 2025, the Electrified GV70.

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BYD breaks into Toyota-dominated Japan as EV sales climb

Electrek

Can BYD compete with Toyota on its home turf? According to the latest sales data, BYD accounted for nearly 3% of Japan’s EV market in the first half of 2024. And that’s after launching its first EV in the region just last year.

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Evie Networks says automatic payment plan will be a game changer for EV charging

The Driven EV News

Evie Networks, Australia’s largest national electric vehicle fast charging network, is set to streamline EV charging with the launch of its brand new Autocharge feature, offering customers a hassle-free and… The post Evie Networks says automatic payment plan will be a game changer for EV charging appeared first on The Driven.

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Mexico EV Sales Report: 90% Growth YoY in June Brings EV Market Share to 2.5%!

CleanTechnica EVs

Home to the largest and most competitive auto industry in Latin America, Mexico was a latecomer to the electrification race, presenting marginal EV sales until late 2021 (with sub-0.1% BEV market share). Back then, this was a PHEV-focused market, with plug-in hybrids at least able to make some presence, and. [continued] The post Mexico EV Sales Report: 90% Growth YoY in June Brings EV Market Share to 2.5%!

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Here’s our first look at the inside of Kia’s new electric van [Video]

Electrek

With the launch of Kia’s first electric van nearing, we are finally starting to see the PV5 out in the wild testing. The inside of Kia’s electric van was recently captured for the first time, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. Check out the video below.

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Electric Trucks: How Many Fast-Charging Locations Are Needed in Europe?

CleanTechnica EVs

A new joint study by Fraunhofer ISI and Amazon provides critical insights as to the optimal number and location of public fast-charging stations required to enable the widespread electrification of long-haul trucking in Europe. Using traffic flow estimates for 2030, the study built on Amazon’s open-source CHALET tool to analyse. [continued] The post Electric Trucks: How Many Fast-Charging Locations Are Needed in Europe?

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

Brief

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China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Years

InsideEVs

According to CATL, its "Long-Service-Life Battery" packs can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles. That's a lot of driving.

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Tesla Supercharger deployment is already slowing down in critical time

Electrek

Tesla Supercharger deployment has already greatly slowed down compared to the same period last year and it is coming at a critical time for the charging network.

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Altilium & Connected Energy Collaborate to Extend the Lifecycle of EV Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, and Connected Energy, a leading developer of second-life battery energy storage systems, have today announced a new strategic relationship that will see the two companies working together to extend the lifecycle of EV batteries. The collaboration. [continued] The post Altilium & Connected Energy Collaborate to Extend the Lifecycle of EV Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ioniq 5 & EV6 spotted supercharging, native NACS coming soon?

Electrek

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 have been spotted at a supercharger, but not charging with an adapter – this time they were using a native NACS port, suggesting native NACS support could be coming soon.

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

Oil

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Elon Musk Confirming Delayed Tesla Robotaxi Event Confirms Other Things

CleanTechnica EVs

When rumors came out that Tesla’s robotaxi reveal event would be delayed, it was not the greatest shock the world has ever seen. Musk has been overly optimistic on robotaxi timelines for about a decade. The date for the event originally seemed to be pulled out of the air, and. [continued] The post Elon Musk Confirming Delayed Tesla Robotaxi Event Confirms Other Things appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla might have figured out longer-lasting manganese-rich batteries

Electrek

Tesla might have figured out how to make manganese-rich battery cells last longer with doped cathode active material. Manganese-rich cathode.

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Eramet Inaugurates Its Direct Lithium Extraction Plant in Argentina

CleanTechnica EVs

Becoming the first European company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate at industrial scale Start of the commissioning of the Centenario direct lithium extraction plant, located in Salta Province, Argentina; first production planned in November 2024 A key milestone in Eramet’s strategic development into producing metals for energy transition A technological.

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Ford is launching an all-electric Puma EV: Here’s what we know so far

Electrek

An all-electric Ford Puma is expected to arrive by the end of this year. Based on the new Ford Puma, the EV version is expected to start at under $40,000 with distinct elements to help it stand apart.

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The Lucid Air Just Hit A Huge EV Milestone

InsideEVs

The EV startup announced some tweaks to its 2025 lineup. Most notably, the Air is now the country's most efficient EV by a wide margin.

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Developing Countries Around World: Drop Import Duties On Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

I’m not an expert in economic development for developing countries, and I don’t have a degree in import/export taxes in such places. However, one thing is fairly well known across the world: if you are not a big oil-producing nation, you are sending a lot of your money to other. [continued] The post Developing Countries Around World: Drop Import Duties On Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Bollinger Motors Names New CEO, Announces Other Leadership Moves

Green Fleet Magazine

James Taylor will step in as CEO as company founder Robert Bollinger will remain on the company’s Board of Directors and a major shareholder. See who else was named to new leadership positions.

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Nissan Will Be UK Distributor For Silence’s SO4 Nano Microcar & E-Motorcycles

CleanTechnica EVs

Beginning this fall, Nissan will be the UK distributor for the SO4 Nano electric microcar and electric motorcycle models built by the Spanish e-mobility company Silence, which will help expand the reach of Silence and give UK drivers more options for zero-emission personal transportation. Earlier this year, we noted that. [continued] The post Nissan Will Be UK Distributor For Silence’s SO4 Nano Microcar & E-Motorcycles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s Giga Texas built its first Cybertruck one year ago: a timeline

Teslarati

It’s now been a year since Tesla produced its first Cybertruck at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and beyond the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) official release in November, several key events have taken place in that time. On Tuesday, highlighted that the first Cybertruck produced at Giga Texas was built over a year ago on July 15, 2023.

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New Study: A Fraction Of EU’s Planned Battery Production Can Power The Shift To LEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

A modal shift to LEVs using planned battery capacity in Europe can reduce both dependencies on critical raw materials and cut 30Mt of transport’s CO2e emissions by 2030. A new study by EIT Urban Mobility and EIT InnoEnergy, both supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a. [continued] The post New Study: A Fraction Of EU’s Planned Battery Production Can Power The Shift To LEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck jumpseats and tailgate shields

Teslarati

Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories on its website, adding to its larger lineup of outdoor and cargo-hauling gear for the electric pickup. The Tesla web store added the Cybertruck tailgate shield and the Cybertruck jumpseat to its web store this week, both of which are tailgate accessories. The tailgate shield is a pad used to cover either side of the tailgate when transporting items, such as bikes, while the jumpseat is a foldable, portable seat that can be fastened to the tailgat

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Sydney councils promise 250 new public EV charging spaces by end of 2025

The Driven EV News

Charging the East initiative to be rolled out across Randwick, Waverly, and Woollahra city council areas, boosting local EV charging spots from 100 to 350. The post Sydney councils promise 250 new public EV charging spaces by end of 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

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Italian Government May Force Sale of Two Defunct Stellantis Brands to Chinese Companies

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis might be shedding two of its defunct auto brands, but not by choice. The Italian government is mulling plans to take over Autobianchi and Innocenti and sell them to Chinese companies in an effort to have them build factories in the country. Both brands are former Fiat divisions, but neither has operated in any official capacity since the 1990s.

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Smart releases prices of its new electric models due in Australia this year

The Driven EV News

Smart announces pricing and specs on the first two electric models that are set to arrive in Australia in coming months in a significant boost to the local EV market. The post Smart releases prices of its new electric models due in Australia this year appeared first on The Driven.

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Penske Automotive Buys Largest Ford Dealer Network By Sales

The Truth About Cars

Penske Automotive Group has just purchased Michigan’s Bill Brown Ford in Michigan, which sells more Ford-badged automobiles than any other retailer in the world. This is the second Ford dealership purchased by the company this year. Penske had previously bought Don Allen Auto Service Inc. in Massachusetts. Thus far, 2024 has been a year of expansion for the brand.

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Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

A massive nickel buildout ensued. President Joko Widodo has bolstered this, co-locating nickel smelters with EV battery factories. On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off. “Landslides, again. They happen all the time now.” The mudslide below Loha’s plantings of cacao, nutmeg and pineapple have exposed more orange, rocky soil – adding to miles of

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The Porsche Macan EV Lineup is Growing With Two New Variants

The Truth About Cars

Porsche showed off the new Macan EV earlier this year, but there were only two expensive variants announced. Now, the automaker has revealed two new versions, including a rear-wheel drive model with a surprisingly “reasonable” price tag. The Macan EV RWD’s electric motor produces up to 355 horsepower, while the Macan 4S gets 509 horsepower. Starting pricing for the base RWD trim lands at $77,295, and the 4S at $86,895.

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Porsche adds new RWD and 4S variants, off-road package to its electric Macan lineup [Videos]

Electrek

With production of the all-electric Macan now underway in Germany, Porsche is launching two new variants to appeal to a broader customer base. The automaker has introduced a lighter RWD variant and a new dual-motor 4S version with an optional off-road design package.

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Lucid Air is Now the Most Efficient EV On Sale - Again

The Truth About Cars

The Lucid Air sedan was already one of the longest-range EVs on sale today, but it lost the title of the most efficient EV to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. That’s recently changed , as the automaker has made updates to the luxury vehicle that put it back in the lead. Lucid added a new heat pump to the Air, helping it conserve energy and reach 5 miles per kilowatt-hour, up from 4.9 miles with the last version.

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Tesla hiring spree continues with nearly 800 job openings across multiple departments

Teslarati

Tesla is on a hiring spree, adding hundreds of new positions just months after CEO Elon Musk initiated a round of layoffs across the company. The recruitment drive reflects a focus on artificial intelligence and robotics, both of which are pivotal to Tesla’s projects like Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Optimus. The company’s Careers page has seen a surge in job openings in recent weeks, as per an analysis from Bloomberg News.

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