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12 things to know about next-gen Honda EVs arriving in 2026

Green Car Reports

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Both are envisioned for its 0 Series (Zero Series) platform. At least some of these models will be U.S.-made, and they’ll arrive in the U.S. first—before Japan, China, and Europe—the automaker.

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MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs

Electrek

Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of German heavy truck maker MAN Truck & Bus, told reporters that it was, “ impossible for hydrogen to effectively compete with battery electric trucks.” But if that’s true, why is MAN still working on hydrogen fuel cell technology?

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets an available Bronze Appearance Package, as well as some performance upgrades, for the new model year. The appearance package includes a bronze grille, badging, and 20-inch wheels. It's available with Shadow Black, Star White Metallic, and new-for-2024 Eruption Green paint colors. Ford said a Mach-E GT with this.

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Tesla breaks ground on $3.6B Giga Nevada expansion for Semi and 4680 cell

Teslarati

Tesla has officially broken ground on the $3.6 billion expansion of Gigafactory Nevada, which will add 4 million square feet of manufacturing space and two new facilities for Semi and 4680 cell production. Tesla announced the project nearly a year ago , on January 24, 2023. The project is expected to add 6,500 additional full-time employees and produce enough 4680 cells for 2 million light-duty vehicles every year.

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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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Top 10 Battery Producers In The World — 2023 (Provisional Data)

CleanTechnica EVs

While there are regular reports about sales performances of the best selling EVs, as one can see here, here, and. [continued] The post Top 10 Battery Producers In The World — 2023 (Provisional Data) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda EV tech preview, 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets faster and goes green (and bronze). Jeep previews the production Wagoneer S EV. And what can you expect from Honda’s own EVs on the way later in the decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda may be a late-starter with mass-production EVs, but as communicated last week with the Saloon and.

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Tesla Model Y sets records by being Europe’s best-selling car for 2023

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y is on track to become Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, and it’s not even close. As per preliminary figures from market researcher Dataforce, the all-electric crossover has gained an overwhelming lead over its closest competitor, the Dacia Sandero, with 97% of sales in the EU, the EFTA countries, and the UK being counted.

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Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, the first EV to take top spot

Electrek

The Tesla Model Y officially took the crown as Europe’s best-selling car overall for 2023, making it the first electric vehicle ever to do so. While the Model Y had taken the spot for a few months last year, year-end results were a close call with a very different vehicle: the ubiquitous ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero, tightly priced at $13,051 (€12,000).

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Video Friday: Swiss-Mile

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Cybathlon Challenges : 2 February 2024, ZURICH Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Enjoy today’s videos!

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Stellantis takes a jab at Tesla, warns EV price cuts could cause ‘bloodbath’

Electrek

At least one automaker will avoid cutting EV prices to compete with Tesla. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares took aim at Tesla, saying EV price cuts could lead to a “bloodbath,” and the brand is avoiding a race to the bottom.

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

Brief

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EU Reaches Deal On Near Phaseout of Diesel Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Lawmakers agree CO2 targets for lorries — but also garbage and construction trucks. European lawmakers yesterday agreed CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles. [continued] The post EU Reaches Deal On Near Phaseout of Diesel Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canoo gets real as deliveries of its electric commercial van begin

Electrek

Walmart-backed EV startup Canoo has announced that deliveries of its all-electric commercial van have officially begun – and the first production Canoo LDV 130 vans are already hard at work.

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $131 Million to Boost America’s Battery Supply Chain & Supercharge Electric Vehicle Innovation

CleanTechnica EVs

Funded Projects Will Lower EV Technology Costs, Increase Driving Range, and Build a Sustainable, Secure Domestic Battery Supply Chain WASHINGTON, [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Announces $131 Million to Boost America’s Battery Supply Chain & Supercharge Electric Vehicle Innovation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Jeep and Dodge’s new EV platform comes with 500 miles range, Hellcat performance

Electrek

The first Jeep and Dodge electric vehicles will hit the US later this year. Ahead of their official launches, Stellantis revealed the new STLA Large EV platform that will underpin the upcoming Jeep and Dodge EVs. The platform features up to 500 miles range and power “that will outperform any of the existing Hellcat V-8s.

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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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Historic victory for Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally

Electric Cars Report

Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the world’s toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron. The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audi’s first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometres with a lead of 1h 20min. Mattias Ekström/Emil […] The post Historic victory for Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production again as demand fades

Electrek

Ford is cutting production of the F-150 Lightning amid falling demand for the all-electric truck. The move comes just months after Ford’s Michigan EV plant already lost a shift.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Cold Weather Winter Driving and Charging Tips

CleanTechnica EVs

Eleven Cold Weather Tesla Tips to Ease Your Range Anxiety and Avoid Getting Stranded this Winter Here in the Northeastern. [continued] The post Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Cold Weather Winter Driving and Charging Tips appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla finally moves forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells

Electrek

Tesla finally moved forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells a year after the original announcement.

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The Boring Company’s Prufrock spotted at Giga Texas 

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s (TBC) tunnel boring machine (TBM) Prufrock has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas, preparing to dive underneath the Tesla factory. Drone operator, Joe Tegtmeyer, spotted TBC’s Prufrock being assembled at Tesla Giga Texas. The Prufrock sighting hints that TBC will start digging underneath Tesla’s headquarters soon.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

Electrek

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD claims one can float on water for a full 30 minutes.

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Cadillac’s $340,000 Celestiq EV enters production

Teslarati

Cadillac’s $340,000 Celestiq electric vehicle has officially entered production, according to the company’s Vice President John Roth. In 2022, General Motors, the parent company of Cadillac, unveiled the Celestiq, the company’s premier and top-of-the-line EV, which is expected to pack 300 miles of range, a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of 3.8 seconds, and an array of luxury features.

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The US Treasury just released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify

Electrek

The US Treasury Department released updated guidance today on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – here’s the lowdown.

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Tesla Cybertruck Owners Who Drove 10,000 Miles Say Range Is 164 To 206 Miles

InsideEVs

Also, the charging speeds are below par, but on the flip side, the sound system is awesome and the car is “a dream to drive.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: First fully electric Jeep arrives fall 2024

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday. The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the Wagoneer S was first shown in concept form in September 2022 as one of three production-bound EVs, alongside the European-market Avenger and the more.

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In 2203, Electric Cars Outsold Diesel Cars In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of electric cars in the EU outpaced sales of diesel powered cars in 2023 according to a report by EAMA. The post In 2203, Electric Cars Outsold Diesel Cars In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets 103 miles of towing range in the worst conditions possible

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck range test has resulted in only 103 miles (166 km) of range, but it was performed in the worst conditions possible.

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Rural Drivers vs. Disinformation: 3 Facts about Electric Vehicles to Set the Record Straight

CleanTechnica EVs

EV demand is on a clear upward trajectory, in spite of fluctuations in the market. Availability has also increased, with many auto. [continued] The post Rural Drivers vs. Disinformation: 3 Facts about Electric Vehicles to Set the Record Straight appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck looks like real-life CGI in aerial promotional video

Teslarati

Tesla’s efforts to promote the Cybertruck appear to be ramping up, with the electric vehicle maker posting a simple yet compelling video on the all-electric pickup truck’s official social media account. The video’s message is evident — the Cybertruck offers tons of fun, and it is in its element when it’s driving off the beaten path. The video, which was just over a minute long, featured a long aerial shot of the Cybertruck as it drove over a dirt road.

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GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs

Electrek

General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years.

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Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango

CleanTechnica EVs

Mexico’s cheapest EV will now be built in North America in SEV’s new plant in Durango SEV, a Mexican brand. [continued] The post Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In a historic first, a US offshore wind farm delivers power to the grid [Update]

Electrek

New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm to generate power in the US.

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The Legal Battle to Preserve the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

CleanTechnica EVs

California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule faces legal opposition, threatening billions in health and economic benefits. California’s Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF). [continued] The post The Legal Battle to Preserve the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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TTAC Podcast: The Best and Worst Cars with Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports

The Truth About Cars

We're doubling up this week after the tech issues we faced last week. We sat down with Jake Fisher, the Senior Director of Auto Testing at Consumer Reports , to talk about their best and worst cars of 2023. And our best and worst, of course. Click here to check it out and listen in, and don't forget to check out CR's podcast, called TalkingCars, here.

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Mary Barra Celebrates 10 Years As GM CEO But Faces Challenges In Transition To Zero Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

Mary Barra has been chief executive officer (CEO) of General Motors (GM) since January, 2014. As the first woman to. [continued] The post Mary Barra Celebrates 10 Years As GM CEO But Faces Challenges In Transition To Zero Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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