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Porsche Macan Electric: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Green Car Reports

Macan Electric builds on Taycan’s 800V tech Leads a new generation of very quick-charging EVs Up to 315 miles of range, 21 minutes from 10-80% The Porsche Macan Electric is brimming with technology and engineering innovation that will help transform the middle of the luxury market, not just the fringes. That’s why it’s one of.

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Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Electrek

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan.

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2024 Cadillac Lyriq misses Top Safety Pick rating

Green Car Reports

Eight EVs have earned Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS The Cadillac Lyriq was not one of those EVs Mazda and Volvo PHEVs joined the list of Top Safety Pick+ winners A few more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids earned the industry's toughest safety award with a Top Safety Pick+ rating in the year's final round of testing by the IIHS, but.

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Tesla finally wide releases v13 ‘self-driving’, Elon says your mind will be blown again

Electrek

Tesla is finally wide-releasing Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised v13 to vehicles with Hardware 4 computers. CEO Elon Musk commented on the release with a familiar comment: Your mind will be blown, again.

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

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2025 Toyota bZ4x price drops by up to $6,000

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota bZ4x costs $38,465 Toyota gave the bZ4x a $6,000 price cut; Limited trims are now $5,380 less expensive EPA range ratings should max out at 252 miles Expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships early next year, the 2025 Toyota bZ4x gets a price cut, as well as more driver-assist features and a new Nightshade Edition grade. The base.

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The 2025 Toyota bZ4X Just Got A Lot Cheaper

InsideEVs

Toyota's sole U.S. electric vehicle is up to $6,000 less expensive for 2025.

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The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines

Electrek

Mingyang Smart Energy's huge 16.6 megawatt (MW) OceanX, with its double-turbine, "V"-shaped floating wind platform, has begun operations.

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Honda Prelude returns as sporty hybrid in 2025

Green Car Reports

The Honda Prelude returns as a hybrid coupe in 2025 The new Prelude likely won't have a manual transmission The Prelude is expected to use the Civic Hybrid's powertrain The Honda Prelude coupe will return to the U.S. as a hybrid late next year, Honda announced Tuesday. Honda unveiled a Prelude hybrid concept at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, and.

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Honda Prelude Hybrid Will Come To The U.S. In 2025

InsideEVs

Honda says the hybrid coupe will bring the fun back to driving with S+ Shift. And Americans won't be missing out.

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Honda Confirms Return of Prelude

The Truth About Cars

In a fit of good news for gearheads, Honda has officially confirmed the sixth-generation Prelude is headed to production. The machine is described as an all-new hybrid-electric and is promised before the end of next year. In a world populated with milquetoast crossovers which have all the soul of a bread loaf, the introduction of any sporty coupe is very welcome.

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

Brief

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Accelerating Electrification: Freight Trucks Will Dominate In The US

CleanTechnica EVs

Key Takeaways: Transportation is the highest emissions segment in United States Of rail, water, and road, only freight trucking can readily decarbonize Electric trucks are cost-effective and rapidly advancing The United States has unintentionally made itself into the country with the hardest to decarbonize transportation sector, and it matters. Transportation.

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GM is recalling the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV over an interesting safety concern: It’s too quiet

Electrek

GM issued a recall on the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV because it doesnt make enough noise when traveling at low speeds. EVs are quiet already, but with a faulty pedestrian alert system, the electric Equinox may not produce enough sound to alert those nearby. Heres the fix.

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The Sustainable Tires Of The Future Will Be Made With Plants (Again)

CleanTechnica EVs

Sustainable tires could be made with butadiene derived from algae, food waste, and other renewable resources instead of petroleum, if a new research project pans out. The post The Sustainable Tires Of The Future Will Be Made With Plants (Again) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Merger Talks Between Nissan and Honda Commence

The Truth About Cars

Honda and Nissan are set to begin discussions pertaining to an eventual merger, according to Japanese media. While the companies could rival Toyota in size if they were to become a singular entity, it seems more likely that the brands would try to retain some level of independence to avoid some of the issues Nissan faced with Renault. But exactly how this works will ultimately be determined by how the corporate stake holding is negotiated over the coming weeks.

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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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40 New Electric Trucks from Volvo Hit the Road with DB Schenker

CleanTechnica EVs

DB Schenker, one of the largest logistics service providers in the world, has just added 40 electric trucks from Volvo to its fleet in Germany. These are 20-ton trucks and can be used for urban or regional services. The model is the Volvo FM Electric, and it provides 490 kW. [continued] The post 40 New Electric Trucks from Volvo Hit the Road with DB Schenker appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Review -- Next-Level Grand Touring

The Truth About Cars

With stricter emission regulations taking hold around the world, automakers have been hard at work developing solutions that make sense for their brands, and Bentley is no exception. Yet despite catering exclusively to an outrageously well-heeled clientele, Crewes approach with the 2025 Continental GT Speed is arguably the most sensible for a mainstream audience: Hybridization.

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Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise

Electrek

Tensions are rising at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin as the automaker accuses a local union of a coup against the head of its workers council.

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Tesla reveals design inspiration behind Cybercab’s gold color

Teslarati

An interview with Tesla’s lead designer this week has revealed why the company went with the color gold for its recently unveiled autonomous ride-hailing vehicle. In a video shared on Tuesday, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen was hosted by Petersen Automotive Museum for an interview about the Cybercab, which is currently on display at the Los Angeles, California location.

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Cambridge’s new solar VPPA is the largest ever by any US city

Electrek

Cambridge, Massachusetts, has signed the largest-ever virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) by a US city to help build a utility-scale solar farm in Illinois.

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Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

The Driven EV News

Ports operator deploys its first fully electric internal transfer vehicle (ITV) - designed to ferry shipping containers weighing up to 88 tones - within its operations at Brisbane. The post Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers appeared first on The Driven.

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How to get a free $2,000 from California to buy an e-bike, starting tomorrow

Electrek

Last week, we shared the news of Californias long-awaited electric bicycle rebate program finally preparing to kick off in the Golden State. The rebate program opens to the public tomorrow, and heres how you can try and snag up to $2,000 to buy your own e-bike.

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BYD Continues To Go After Europeans’ Hearts, & Enters Estonia

CleanTechnica EVs

Earlier this year, I noted that BYD was really going after Europeans’ hearts by sponsoring the Euros, a massive football (soccer) tournament in Europe that is similar to the World Cup and goes well beyond the normal football fanbase. BYD branding was all over that tournament, and while it may. [continued] The post BYD Continues To Go After Europeans’ Hearts, & Enters Estonia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD officially enters humanoid robot race as global talent search kicks off

Electrek

Chinas leading EV maker will try its hand in a promising new field. As electric car sales continue surging to record highs, BYD plans to take on the world of humanoid robots. To kick things off, BYD announced a new recruitment program to attract top talent from around the globe.

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You Can Get A New Fiat 500e With $0 Down And $0 Per Month–With A Catch

InsideEVs

Its not a scam, even if it sounds too good to be true.

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ZEEKR to display ‘heavyweight’ EVs at CES 2025, plus unveil new tech and global market strategy

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is returning to Las Vegas this January to showcase its EV technology in the US during the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ZEEKR intends to showcase three of its most popular all-electric models before unveiling some new core technologies and discussing its plans for the global EV market.

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Mixing it up! China’s ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand

EV Central

Zeekr is set to turbocharge its Aussie model line-up with a Tesla-rivalling sedan and uber-cool tech-laden people mover. The just-landed EV newcomer – that is part of the Geely Group that is also in charge of Volvo and Polestar – is also readying its first plug-in hybrid that plans to take the luxury SUV fight to Range Rover. Australian plans for these models are yet to be confirmed, but the company says all three can potentially make it Down Under as theyve been engineered to be man

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Toyota cuts 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and launches first-ever Nightshade edition EV

Electrek

Toyotas electric SUV is getting even cheaper in 2025. Despite adding new features, 2025 Toyota bZ4 prices start at $6,000 less than the current model. For the first time, the bZ4X will also be available in a stealthy new Nightshade edition. Check out the new EV below.

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This $15,000 Nissan Kei Car Is Japan's Best-Selling EV

InsideEVs

It's nice to see a cheap car winning.

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Waymo to launch robotaxis in Tokyo in early 2025

Electrek

Alphabets autonomous driving unit Waymo is going overseas for the first time and testing its tech in Japan. In early 2025, the company will begin testing its Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo, with plans to stay in the region for the foreseeable future.

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BMW Plant Regensburg: 100,000 fully-electric vehicles produced in 2024

Electric Cars Report

BMW Group Plant Regensburg has achieved another major milestone: As projected, the threshold of 100,000 fully-electric vehicles produced since the start of the year was reached last week. The milestone vehicle is a BMW iX1. The vehicle, finished in Blue Bay Lagoon metallic, will be shipped to overseas, to the island of La Runion. The […] The post BMW Plant Regensburg: 100,000 fully-electric vehicles produced in 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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European automakers slash EV prices while raising ICE models

Electrek

European automakers are reducing prices on EVs while raising prices on their ICE models, all in hopes of avoiding hefty fines as the European Unions new emissions rules tighten at the beginning of 2025.

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Is Tesla Model S Free Lifetime Supercharging Deal Worth It?

InsideEVs

The Model S now comes with free Supercharging for life, but at the cost of a raised price tag.

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E-lixr pivots business model to enable a globally unified electric water taxi network

Electrek

Young electric water taxi service E-lixr is pivoting its previous business strategy to become the USs first operator of all-electric vessels. It now seeks to support new and existing marine fleet operators with a unified platform.

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‘We’re sticking with EVs!’ Kia Australia explains why EVs are important now and will be even more vital in the future

EV Central

Kia Australia remains absolutely committed to EVs and sees them driving the most interest and enquiries of any vehicles in their range. That particularly applies to the companys most expensive offering, the huge and hugely powerful Kia EV9 large electric SUV. Company CEO Damien Meredith told EV Central the electric market is a struggle at present in Australia and that weve definitely reached the early adopter limit when it comes to finding EV buyers.

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