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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

Green Car Reports

The latest Honda Civic Hybrid is quicker, quieter, and more pleasant than non-hybrid Civics The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will cost $29,845 when it goes on sale June 19 2025 Civic Hybrids are expected to have EPA fuel economy ratings of 50 mpg city, 47 highway, and 49 combined Buyers looking for excellent fuel economy no longer need to buy a Toyota.

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The ‘One simple trick’ Paris used to reduce air pollution 40% ahead of Olympics

Electrek

The ‘One simple trick’ trope has long become a running joke among journalists, usually signifying the beginning of a scam. But every once in a while, it’s exactly right. Such is the case with how Paris was able to transform its air quality and thus the quality of life in the city in the run-up to the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. So what was the trick?

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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibility

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Nissan Leaf carries over but loses its eligibility for the federal EV tax credit this model year. The Leaf's rollercoaster ride with eligibility began from the day new regulations were phased in last August. The 2024 Leaf became eligible for a $3,750 credit in October. Then at the start of the year the Leaf fell back out of eligibility.

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Ford poaches ex-Tesla, Rivian, and Apple talent to develop affordable EVs

Electrek

As the race heats up to introduce more affordable electric cars, Ford is bringing on some of the best EV engineers to help it compete. Over the past few months, Ford has hired talent from Tesla, Rivian, Apple, and Lucid to help accelerate the development of affordable EVs.

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

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Giant Chips Give Supercomputers a Run for Their Money

Cars That Think

As large supercomputers keep getting larger , Sunnyvale, California-based Cerebras has been taking a different approach. Instead of connecting more and more GPUs together, the company has been squeezing as many processors as it can onto one giant wafer. The main advantage is in the interconnects —by wiring processors together on-chip, the wafer-scale chip bypasses many of the computational speed losses that come from many GPUs talking to each other, as well as losses from loading data to and fro

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Tesla shareholder that has made 11x on its investment votes against Musk pay package

Teslarati

It’s official: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System will vote against Tesla CEO’s $56 billion pay package on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, despite making 11x on its investment. CalPERS says it owned nearly 9.2 million shares of Tesla stock as of June 7, and will not support Musk’s pay package ratification for several reasons: The value is approximately $46 billion, accounting for the cost to exercise the options, which is larger

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Elon Musk sued in another ridiculous lawsuit from Tesla shareholder

Teslarati

Elon Musk is being sued by another shareholder in another lawsuit that claims he used insider information to make a profit. The Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) is suing Musk and asking the court to force the CEO to return what it considers to be “unlawful profits.” The suit claims Musk, along with his brother Kimbal, sold $30 billion in stock between late 2021 and the end of 2022, just before various developments would cause the automaker’s stock to f

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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

Electrek

After introducing new incentives, the Honda Prologue EV is now cheaper to lease than Tesla’s Model Y. Honda believes the Prologue hits the “sweet spot” of the electric SUV market at the right price. Can it compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y?

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Tesla Votes On Elon Musk Compensation More Complicated Than I Thought

CleanTechnica EVs

I will admit — based on the various headlines and articles I read about Elon Musk’s canceled compensation packet, I thought it was a pretty simple case: Elon Musk received, by far, the biggest CEO comp package in history, some people and a judge thought that it was far too. [continued] The post Tesla Votes On Elon Musk Compensation More Complicated Than I Thought appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aspark’s next evolution of the OWL Hypercar becomes world’s fastest EV at 438.7 km/h [Video]

Electrek

There’s a new “world’s fastest EV” in town, and it’s a familiar name if you follow Electrek. Japanese car manufacturing and engineering firm Aspark has developed an upgraded version of its ultrafast (and ultra-expensive) OWL hypercar with the help of Italy’s Manifattura Automobili Torino and took the EV to the track where it clocked in at a top speed of nearly 439 km/h.

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

Brief

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Demeter invests in hydrogen-powered H2 Green Steel plant

Innovation News Network

Demeter has announced it has invested in H2 Green Steel's hydrogen-powered green steel plant, located in Sweden. The post Demeter invests in hydrogen-powered H2 Green Steel plant appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Here’s how the new EU tariffs will impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO

Electrek

After concluding that EVs imported from China have an unfair advantage due to government subsidies, the European Commission said it would impose additional tariffs by up to 38.1%. How will the new EU tariffs impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO?

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Top 5 Lies EV Enthusiasts Tell Their Friends

CleanTechnica EVs

5 lies EV enthusiasts tell their friends & family, and how we can do better at communicating the truth. The post Top 5 Lies EV Enthusiasts Tell Their Friends appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Archer hits new eVTOL milestone, completing a transition flight that topped 100 mph [Video]

Electrek

Archer Aviation continues to make developmental headway in its quest to commercial eVTOL operations. Archer recently completed a successful transition flight—one of the trickiest maneuvers to overcome in eVTOL design. The advanced air mobility developer filmed the entire journey, reaching flight speeds of over 100 mph.

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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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EU Boosts Tariffs On Chinese Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

After an investigation that began last fall, the European Union has raised tariffs on electric cars imported from China. The post EU Boosts Tariffs On Chinese Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LondonEnergy puts Volvo FM Electric semi trucks to work in waste management

Electrek

The waste management and resource experts at LondonEnergy have taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit, and they’re putting it to work immediately.

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U.S. Plastics Pact launches second roadmap to combat plastic packaging waste

Innovation News Network

The U.S. Plastics Pact has announced Roadmap 2.0, the second actionable plan to combat the growing plastic packaging waste problem. The post U.S. Plastics Pact launches second roadmap to combat plastic packaging waste appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Championship electric go-kart racing is coming to the US this fall, and you can participate

Electrek

Have you ever dreamt of becoming a professional racer? Maybe not stock cars, but perhaps you’ve smoked little kids at the go-kart track and thought, “Yeah, I could go pro.” Now’s your chance as the World Kart Association and Blue Shock Race are bringing an electric kart racing championship to the US, and racers of all experience levels are invited to join the fun.

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VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

The Driven EV News

Volkswagen plans to install large battery storage capacities in northern Germany to store wind and solar power, using mostly second-hand EV batteries. The post VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar appeared first on The Driven.

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EV sales aren’t ‘lagging’ – they’re headed for long-term growth

Electrek

EV sales will continue to grow despite the mixed near-term outlook, according to a new report from BloombergNEF – here’s why.

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Tata Motors Deploys Over 100 Units of Tata Ace EV to Magenta Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

Magenta Mobility Deepens Collaboration with Tata Motors Deploys over 100 units of Tata Ace EV — India’s most advanced, zero-emission small commercial vehicle Magenta Mobility, an integrated electric mobility solutions provider, solidifies its partnership with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, with the deployment of over 100 units of Tata.

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Tesla claims it has 2 Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in factory

Electrek

Tesla claims that it currently has two Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in a factory, which would be a first.

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Jeep is Ranked the Most Patriotic Brand for the 23rd year in a Row

The Truth About Cars

Though Memorial Day marks the start of summer for many Americans, July 4th is the official holiday of summer. The annual ranking of the most patriotic brands has landed as we approach the holiday, and Jeep has again taken the top spot. The survey ranks brands from all sectors of the economy, but Jeep has dominated the listing for 23 years, reaching the number-one position every year since Brand Keys started the survey in 2002.

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BYD Seal 06GT leaks in China as sporty new EV hatch poised for EU market

Electrek

A new electric hot hatch is about to hit the market. The new BYD Seal 06GT was uncovered in China ahead of its official market debut later this year.

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Pioneer Announces e-Boost Order of $7.1 Million from One of the Largest U.S. School Districts

CleanTechnica EVs

Expects Full Delivery of 25 Units in the First Quarter of 2025 Fort Lee, NJ — Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) (“Pioneer” or the “Company”), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle (“EV”) charging. [continued] The post Pioneer Announces e-Boost Order of $7.1 Million from One of the Largest U.S.

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Genesis GV60 electric SUV is getting an upgrade, here’s our first look [Video]

Electrek

The all-electric Genesis GV60 is due for an upgrade. The electric luxury SUV is getting a facelift with several new design upgrades. Check out the first look at the new Genesis GV60 upgrade in the video below.

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Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes

The Driven EV News

Japanese carmaker Toyota says it has begun evaluation and demonstration of its hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype in the United Kingdom. Ten hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Hilux prototypes… The post Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes appeared first on The Driven.

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Optimus gets to work, a new BYD, EV forecasts, and go karts | Quick Charge

Electrek

Tesla tweeted news that it has two autonomous Optimus robots working at its factory, BYD announces a new, RWD hot hatch, EV sales are building towards future growth, and there’s a new, internationally recognized electric karting championship coming to the US. All this and more on today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge.

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US DOE SuperTruck 3 Initiative Seeks to Reduce Medium/Heavy Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 75%

CleanTechnica EVs

FOTW #1346: US DOE SuperTruck 3 Initiative Seeks to Reduce Medium/Heavy Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 75% Building on the success of the US DOE SuperTruck 2’s efficiency improvements, the SuperTruck 3 initiative seeks to reduce medium/heavy truck greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 75% (on a lifecycle basis) and reduce. [continued] The post US DOE SuperTruck 3 Initiative Seeks to Reduce Medium/Heavy Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 75% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Jonathan Wilkinson announces $10m funding for two Canadian critical minerals projects

Innovation News Network

The Canadian government has announced it will invest €10m to support two Canadian critical minerals projects in Northern Ontario. The post Jonathan Wilkinson announces $10m funding for two Canadian critical minerals projects appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Daimler Truck Bundles e-Infrastructure & Charging Services in Europe Under New TruckCharge Brand

CleanTechnica EVs

TruckCharge covers consulting, hardware and digital services Offering independent of the truck brand Official launch at the IAA Transportation in Hanover in September Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “We want to make e-mobility simple and profitable for our customers – also beyond the purchase of electric trucks. With TruckCharge, we. [continued] The post Daimler Truck Bundles e-Infrastructure & Charging Services in Europe Under New TruckCharge Brand appeared first on CleanTechnica

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Driving Dystopia: More Companies Found Covertly Sharing Driving Data, Raising Insurance Rates

The Truth About Cars

With corporate media finally aware of the perils of connected vehicles, we’ve seen a rash of articles exploring how insurance rates have spiked due to automakers sharing user data. But they’re not the only ones: Phone apps are also a major vector for obtaining and shifting profitable driving data without their owners even being aware it’s happening.

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ElectricFish Opens 1st Intelligent Grid EV Infrastructure Manufacturing Facility in California

CleanTechnica EVs

New San Carlos facility showcases climate tech industry advancing state and federal goals for domestic clean energy supply chains SAN CARLOS, California — ElectricFish, a national leader in building the next-generation of distributed energy infrastructure, today announced the company’s new manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in San Carlos, Calif. will.

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Ørsted got a huge Tesla battery storage system for the world’s single largest offshore wind farm

Electrek

Ørsted has bought a 300 MW Tesla battery energy storage system for the UK's massive Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.

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