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Rivian's dreaming up heated headlight lenses

Green Car Reports

Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain. The LED headlights that have become the standard in the auto industry don't give off so much waste heat all the time as previous HID or halogen lights, which can often melt any.

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I Left My EV Unplugged In The Cold For Weeks. Here's How Much Range I Lost

InsideEVs

My Kia EV6 was left unplugged in a cold garage for nearly a month over the holidays. The amount of range I lost was truly surprising.

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Tesla’s Nevada Semi plant gets concrete foundations for stamping area

Teslarati

Tesla is continuing to make progress on its Gigafactory Nevada expansion for the electric Semi, with a video update from over the weekend showing the initial foundation for the site’s stamping area along with more work on the walls. In a drone video taken by Tesla Semi factory construction observer Zanegler on Saturday morning, we can see the first concrete wall foundations being poured at the Southwest corner of the construction site, where the plant’s stamping facility will be loca

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Vs. BMW M3 CS Drag Race: It's Very Close

InsideEVs

Even though the electric Hyundai has more power, the lighter BMW has no trouble staying ahead. Just not by a lot.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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The days of superfast SUPER73 e-bikes are over… sort of

Electrek

Even if youre not knee-deep into electric bikes like many of us, you very likely may have heard of the e-bike brand SUPER73. The companys motorcycle culture-inspired electric bikes have proven incredibly popular among teens and young adults , but the heyday of fast and questionably (or clearly) illegal e-bike modes seems to be coming to an end for the brand.

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Hyundai INSTER Cross Priced From £28,745 In The UK

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the INSTER Cross, the all-new EVs distinct, adventurous variant. Hyundais first small SUV EV was revealed in June 2024, with pricing and specification for the 01 and 02 trim levels announced in October. INSTERs distinct styling and versatility is complemented by a myriad of segment-leading technology […] The post Hyundai INSTER Cross Priced From 28,745 In The UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Renault reveals the interior of Twingo E-Tech electric prototype

Electric Cars Report

At the Brussels Motor Show, Renault revealed the interior of Twingo E-Tech electric prototype, a show car previewing the design approach of the future production vehicle, set to go on sale in 2026. True to the spirit of the first generation with its spacious and functional layout, the interior revisits the iconic features of the […] The post Renault reveals the interior of Twingo E-Tech electric prototype appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Taking It To The Tracks: EV Development Pushes The Need For Racing Speed

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2025 we will see further electric vehicle (EV) development as part of the transition to a cleaner, greener economy. At the source of this innovation is the quest to continually enhance EV vehicle performance while also instilling public confidence in EV technology. The unique demands of competitive racing scenarios. [continued] The post Taking It To The Tracks: EV Development Pushes The Need For Racing Speed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Named 2025 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year

Electric Cars Report

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been named the 2025 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, Volkswagen of America announced on Friday at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s modern reinterpretation of its iconic Microbus, took top honors in the Utility Vehicle category, showcasing its innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and all-electric powertrain. […] The post Volkswagen ID.

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CES 2025: Buttons are banished as BMW Neue Klasse Panoramic iDrive gives us our first glimpse of radical cabins set for next all-electric 3 Series and iX3

EV Central

BMW has revealed its next generation approach to interior design and the headline news is angled touchscreens, a slim full-width instrument cluster and head-up display are all in. But actual physical buttons will be a thing of the past. Revealed at Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the first car to feature the advanced BMW Panoramic iDrive tech will be the Neue Class iX3 electric SUV that is due to be launched later this year.

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

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2024 Is Over, And Legacy Auto Could Be Doomed, But The ICE Is Not Yet Defeated

CleanTechnica EVs

A few months ago, I wrote about a global peak ICEV fleet, and argued that were very close to it perhaps even surpassed it by now. Despite the headline, I stand by that position, and that’s because the focus here is different: not about internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV), [continued] The post 2024 Is Over, And Legacy Auto Could Be Doomed, But The ICE Is Not Yet Defeated appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k

The Driven EV News

BYD announces aggressive new prices to kickstart 2025 as it aims to take EV leadership in Australia. The post BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k appeared first on The Driven.

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Big BYD bargains: Massive price cuts for Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal and Sealion 6 in Australia – though no bites taken out of Shark 6 ute

EV Central

Get set for big BYD bargains with just about the entire range in Australia undergoing a pricing shake-up, with big savings on certain models in the Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal and Sealion 6 lineups. In fact, the only model yet to benefit is the Shark 6 ute, with pricing holding firm for now. The news comes after BYD importer EVDirect broke the $30k EV barrier with the Dolphin’s new Essential trim level ($29,990 MSRP) – while also killing off the Dynamic trim (was $36,890) and dropping the

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Comment on Tesla launches facelifted Model Y in China by Shirmatu

CN EV Post

Tesla's China website listed the facelifted Model Y and has begun offering two variants it calls the Launch Series, with deliveries expected to begin in March.

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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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The days of superfast SUPER73 e-bikes are over… sort of

Baua Electric

Even if youre not knee-deep into electric bikes like many of us, you very likely may have heard of the e-bike brand SUPER73. The companys motorcycle culture-inspired electric bikes have proven incredibly popular among teens and young adults , but the heyday of fast and questionably (or clearly) illegal e-bike modes seems to be coming to an end for the brand.

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Tesla’s Long-Term Sales Trend — In Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s always fun looking at Tesla’s long-term sales trends, especially when I get around to plugging all of the numbers into a series of cool charts. Admittedly, though, at times it’s been a little boring. When Tesla sales were just up up up for several quarters (er, years), the story. [continued] The post Tesla’s Long-Term Sales Trend In Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda Elevate Black Edition vs Hyundai Creta Knight Edition: Which SUV will you pick

Baua Electric

Both the Honda Elevate Black Edition and the Hyundai Creta Knight Edition are based on the top trim levels of the respective SUVs and get cosmetic changes both on the outside and inside. --> Both the Honda Elevate Black Edition and the Hyundai Creta Knight Edition are based on the top trim levels of the respective SUVs and get cosmetic cha … Both the Honda Elevate Black Edition and the Hyundai Creta Knight Edition are based on the top trim levels of the respective SUVs and get cosmetic cha

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ spotted in the U.S. again, following launch in China

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched its design-refreshed Model Y “Juniper” for the Chinese market, and as many wonder when the electric vehicle (EV) will launch in North America, another has been spotted driving in California. As captured in a video from X user Teslaconomics on Sunday, a covered Tesla Model Y “Juniper” was spotted driving in Santa Clara, California, following the company’s official launch of the EV in China on Thursday.

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Rivian’s dreaming up heated headlight lenses

Baua Electric

Rivian is looking to patent heated headlight lenses to help increase the performance of the lighting on its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in snow, ice, and rain. The LED headlights that have become the standard in the auto industry don’t give off so much waste heat all the time as previous HID or halogen lights, which can often melt any accumulated moisture by themselves.

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EXPLORE Act Becomes Law, Helps EVs, Bikes, and YouTubers

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, the EXPLORE Act was signed into law by President Biden. Unlike, say, the PATRIOT Act, this bills acronym is an honest take on what the law actually does! The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act actually helps all of us to explore the outdoors, even if only from. [continued] The post EXPLORE Act Becomes Law, Helps EVs, Bikes, and YouTubers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

Baua Electric

Plains has no major hotel, a single small gas station and only a couple of restaurants, neither of which is usually open for dinner. Still, for the longest time, the tiny town had something that no other place in Georgia did: Jimmy Carter making it his home. Especially as Mr. Carter withdrew from public life, the town has had years to prepare for life after him.

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