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Hyundai, Kia confirm first US-made EVs: $7,500 tax credit eligible?

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Friday confirmed its first EV for U.S. production, while the automaker's Kia brand began U.S. EV production that same day. But neither brand is discussing eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit quite yet. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the first model produced at the automaker's EV "Metaplant" near Savannah, Georgia, Jose.

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Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber

The Driven EV News

A new all-electric taxi startup has emerged in Australia with zero carbon emissions, and paying drivers a fixed salary. The post Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber appeared first on The Driven.

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$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to US soon, said Stellantis CEO

Green Car Reports

A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the U.S. "very soon," Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told CNBC and other media at a Bernstein investor conference last week. "If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the U.S.,” Tavares said at the conference, which was held prior to last week's Wagoneer S debut.

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Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off

Electrek

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. However, the hard part is doing so profitably. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD.

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

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$25,000 Jeep EV, Jeep Wagoneer 4xe, US-made Hyundai and Kia EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Jeep might have a $25,000 EV in the works. Kia and Hyundai confirm details for U.S.-made EVs. And which electrified powertrain does Jeep see as better for off-roading? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. At the reveal of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV last week, executives confirmed that extended-range Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 4xe.

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Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment

Electrek

Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future.

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Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years

Electrek

I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up. Everyone is pointing fingers at who they think is responsible for this situation. Here’s my take.

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Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date

The Driven EV News

Nissan begins trial of prototype Nissan Leaf equipped with autonomous driving technology, part of the company’s long-term efforts to deliver autonomous mobility services by 2027. The post Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales are on fire in the US, setting another record in May

Electrek

If you’re seeing more electric Hyundai SUVs out and about, it’s not just you. Hyundai Motor America sold a record number of IONIQ 5 models in May as EV sales continue trending higher.

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Nissan Demonstrates Autonomous-Drive Mobility Services Progress on Public Roads

CleanTechnica EVs

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan has commenced demonstrations of a prototype vehicle equipped with its in-house-developed, autonomous drive technologies — showcasing progress in its goal towards rolling out autonomous mobility services within fiscal year 2027. The Nissan LEAF prototype vehicle incorporates 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LIDAR sensors. It demonstrates.

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

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Kia EV sales double in May, hitting highest ever as three-row EV9 rollout ramps up

Electrek

With its first electric three-row SUV rolling out in the US, Kia just hit a new all-time monthly EV sales record in May. The EV sales growth led to Kia’s second-best-ever US sales month.

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Tesla plans to use cabin radar, ditching seat sensors for safety

Teslarati

Tesla is planning to use its cabin radar instead of seat sensors for safety in a new update called Software Version 2024.14.3. Tesla has used an occupancy sensor in its seats to show which thrones are occupied by passengers. It has used this in its driver’s seat as well, especially to maintain that someone is in the seat during the operation of the Full Self-Driving and Autopilot suites.

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Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman

Electrek

Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat.

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EV Battery Swapping Means Less Downtime For Fleets

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese startup U Power stirs the EV battery swapping pot, deploying guided robotic vehicles for speed and efficiency. The post EV Battery Swapping Means Less Downtime For Fleets appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD posted its second-highest sales last month as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales continued picking up.

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BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

The Driven EV News

BYD sales continue to rise with May, recording its strongest month for the year and 38 per cent above its year ago figure. The post BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market appeared first on The Driven.

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Dongfeng Motor will utilize advanced humanoid robots to help build its vehicles in China

Electrek

A subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation has signed a strategic agreement with Ubtech Robotics, a leading smart service and humanoid robot company. As a result, Dongfeng will implement Ubtech’s humanoid robots into its vehicle manufacturing processes, joining a new era of next-generation mobility being assembled by next-generation robotic technology.

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Tesla board member Joe Gebbia on house sale talks with Musk: Reuters

Teslarati

A Tesla board of directors member who departed from a committee position in March has alleged that he discussed selling a house to CEO Elon Musk, according to one publication this week. Airbnb co-founder and Tesla board of directors member Joe Gebbia allegedly discussed having Musk purchase a house from his start-up, as stated to Reuters in a report on Monday.

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EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news

Electrek

EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge!

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Kia Georgia Begins Assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2025 Kia EV9 is the first electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia and joins the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and Sportage SUVs currently assembled at Kia’s West Point facility West Point, Georgia — Thursday marked a historic milestone at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant in West Point as team. [continued] The post Kia Georgia Begins Assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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‘Foot On The Accelerator’: Hyundai And Kia’s EV Push Pays Off As Rivals Back Down

InsideEVs

As American production looms, the Korean automakers race ahead with EVs. Hyundai’s American CEO says they’re just getting started.

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Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk accusing him of insider trading

Teslarati

A Tesla shareholder has sued CEO Elon Musk, accusing him of insider trading related to the sale of over $7.5 billion in shares of the electric vehicle maker’s stock in late 2022. “Musk exploited his position at Tesla, and he breached his fiduciary duties to Tesla,” a lawsuit from shareholder Michael Perry, which was filed in the Delaware Chancery Court last week, said.

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Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one

Electrek

Tesla’s next supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update is becoming quite late, and it’s a critical one. Here’s why. During the.

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JLR Rapidly Trains 20,000 Employees, Colleagues, & Partners in Electromobility to Provide Luxury Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

20,000 JLR partners and colleagues now trained in electrification and digital 95 per cent of global retail partner technician workforce now EV trained Training underway for 11,000 JLR manufacturing colleagues to build BEVs JLR opened an additional 950 electrification roles in FY24, growing the skills base As part of its. [continued] The post JLR Rapidly Trains 20,000 Employees, Colleagues, & Partners in Electromobility to Provide Luxury Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This accordion-style modular solar array withstands 166 mph winds

Electrek

Australian company 5B’s modular solar array unfolds like an accordion and is designed to endure extreme weather and harsh environments.

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Fisker Ocean Owners Need Parts. The Company Planned On It Being ‘Perfect’ Instead

InsideEVs

Scarce replacement parts forced Fisker to poach components from its factory and disassemble cars, former employees told InsideEVs.

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Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

The Driven EV News

Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE's new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities. The post Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla board responds to ISS in four-page shareholder letter

Teslarati

Tesla’s board of directors has responded to one proxy advisory firm that recently urged its investors to vote against ratifying Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package, ahead of the upcoming annual shareholders meeting. On Monday, Tesla’s board shared a four-page letter to shareholders on its website , detailing what it believes proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) missed in its recent evaluation of the upcoming vote.

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Buick Details the Upcoming 2025 Enclave SUV

The Truth About Cars

Buick refreshed the Enclave in 2022 but has left it alone for the last two model years. That’s changing in 2025, but the automaker’s main change is renaming the SUV’s trim levels. The new Enclave trades the Essence trim for Preferred and the Premium for Sport Touring. Prices also increased slightly. The base Preferred now starts at $46,395, a $1,100 increase, and the Sport Touring starts at $48,795.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley says he and Elon Musk have a ‘mutual respect’

Teslarati

Ford’s CEO has said that he thinks he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have a “mutual respect” for each other, with the legacy automaker head even saying he recently texted Musk. On Monday, in an interview with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Ford CEO Jim Farley said he and Musk have a mutual respect, adding that he’s also awaiting some electric vehicle (EV) NACS adapters from Tesla and recently texted the fellow CEO about it.

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Used Car of the Day: 1982 Toyota Celica Supra LE

The Truth About Cars

Today we're going back in time with this 1982 Toyota Celica Supra LE. This one has an automatic transmission and the LE trim is rare. It has a sunroof, leather interior, and electronic dash. There are a 157,000 miles on the clock and the seller says it's in good shape. The engine is stock and appears to have been well-maintained, with a tune-up done recently and rebuilt brakes.

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Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights, and more

Electrek

Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more.

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Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

The Driven EV News

Ford are bringing their second electric van, the E Transit Custom, to Australian shores later in 2024. Will it be enough to convince businesses to make the switch? The post Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla China starts formal sales of new Model 3 Performance — with an earlier delivery date

Teslarati

Tesla China has started formal sales of the reengineered Model 3 Performance, and deliveries are expected to start within the next couple of weeks. The update was announced by the electric vehicle maker in a post on its official Weibo account. “Effective immediately, the Model 3 Performance will move from pre-sales to formal sales, with first deliveries expected to begin in mid-June,” Tesla China noted in its Weibo post.

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