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Uruguay EV Sales Report: 300% Growth in a Record February Brings BEV Market Share over 15%

CleanTechnica EVs

Uruguay has consistently been the second most advanced country in Latin America as far as electrification goes, and it has at times competed with Costa Rica for #1. Being a very small market (with fewer than 100,000 vehicle sales a year), it is subject to high seasonal variability and, as. [continued] The post Uruguay EV Sales Report: 300% Growth in a Record February Brings BEV Market Share over 15% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Tweener When Toyota reintroduced the Crown to the North American market in 2023 it posed a few questions. The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? The Crown, as introduced, is more of a tweener. Somewhere inbetween The Toyota Crown nameplate has been around since 1955 in Japan.

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Debunking Electric Vehicle Misinformation Is So Much Fun!

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle misinformation is rampant in the media, but it doesn’t show the reality of the electric vehicle marketplace. New data from the UK shows an increase in retailers stocking used electric vehicles, signs of market confidence, and many other revealing statistics that debunk myths about EVs. Auto Trader, ChargeUK, [continued] The post Debunking Electric Vehicle Misinformation Is So Much Fun!

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2025 Volvo EX90 review : Sizeable seven-seat electric SUV delivers on space in spades

EV Central

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. This premium, three-row large SUV also wears a pretty premium price tag, but also goes some way towards justifying it by arriving with dual-motor powertrain, fast charging and a big battery, right from the cheapest model.

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

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Fleet Electrification in Australia — Lessons Learnt

CleanTechnica EVs

Many Australian businesses and government agencies are turning to fleet electrification to minimise their carbon footprint and fuel costs. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is co-funding some of these projects under their “Driving the Nation” program, and recently released Lessons Learnt reports to chronicle progress. I will attempt to.

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How U.S. Airports Like Pittsburgh’s Generate Electricity On Site to Avoid Heathrow-Like Outages

Baua Electric

When Christina Cassotis, the chief executive of Pittsburgh International Airport, heard about the power outage that forced Londons Heathrow Airport to suspend operations last week, she thought of the workers who were frantically trying to manage the chaos. But when an outage hits closer to home, she has a more restrained response: Keep calm and carry on.

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Nissan GT-R to make a comeback soon as part of global revival: Confirms new CEO

Baua Electric

Ivan Espinosa who due to take charge as Nissan’s global CEO in April 2025, deems models such as the GT-R, the Nissan Z, and the Patrol SUV to be fundamental pillars of Nissan’s identity …Read More The Nissan Hyper Force Concept was showcased in 2023, and it could be the inspiration for the upcoming Nissan GTR. The iconic Nissan GT-R will return as part of a wider plan to reimagine the brand’s global image.

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Nissan's Next-Gen Hybrids Are Actually EREVs

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Even in non-plug-in models, Nissan's hybrid system has no direct connection between its engine and wheels.

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E-quipment highlight: KUKA robots keep the kegs of Yuengling moving [video]

Electrek

It may market itself as Americas Oldest Brewery , but the D.G. Yuengling and Son, Inc. brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania has been on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation for decades. Recently, Yuengling replaced its original automation equipment with new, state-of-the-art robots from Kuka.

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line features revealed

Baua Electric

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line will come to the Indian market through CBU route. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line will be offered only with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is all-set to launch in the Indian market. The brand has already started accepting pre-bookings, and the SUV will come through CBU route. Now, Volkswagen has revealed a few features of the Tiguan R-Line.

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

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2 ultra-luxury Huawei electric sedans from China spotted in Sydney

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An influx of ultra-luxury Chinese electric models is on the way with sighting of two examples of the most-expensive model to land in Australia so far. The post 2 ultra-luxury Huawei electric sedans from China spotted in Sydney appeared first on The Driven.

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TikTok Is Roasting The Crazy Spaceship Noises EVs Make

InsideEVs

"When I heard it for the first time, I thought I was about to meet God," wrote one TikTok user. They're not wrong.

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Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station

Electric Cars Report

Fastned, the European fast charging company, has opened its latest state-of-the-art charging hub in Northern Ireland at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim. The post Fastned expands Northern Ireland network with opening of Antrim ultra-rapid EV charging station appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tata Tiago vs Maruti Suzuki Swift: Which hatchback will you go for

Baua Electric

The Tata Tiago draws power from a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine, meanwhile, the Maruti Suzuki Swift derives its power from the Z-Series 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine …Read More The Tata Tiago starts at 4.99 lakh, while the Maruti Suzuki Swift has a starting price of 6.49 lakh, ex-showroom. market.

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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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Toyota Mirai will offer a Mono-grade Strategy for MY2025

Electric Cars Report

TheToyota Miraientersthe 2025model year with the same greatcutting-edgeefficiency and innovation that useshydrogenfrom onboard tanks andoxygen from the outside air to generate powerfor the vehicle. The post Toyota Mirai will offer a Mono-grade Strategy for MY2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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SANY electric excavator arrives in Europe with MASSIVE 422 kWh battery

Electrek

Chinese equipment manufacturer SANY says its new, SY215E 25 ton electric excavator offers all the power and performance of its diesel competitors while dramatically reducing both noise, total cost of ownership, and (of course) emissions but the number that stands out to me is 422. As in: the machines massive, cobalt-free , 422 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. (!

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Musk says xAI has acquired X in $33 billion stock deal

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Elon Musk announced this week that xAI has acquired his social media platform X, performed through an all-stock transaction expected to make it easier to raise additional funding for the combined entities. In a post on X on Friday, Musk said that xAI acquired X in an all-stock transaction, with xAI valued at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, considering a $45 billion value less $12 billion in debt for the social media company.

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Norway’s New Industrial Policy Pivots Away From Hydrogen For Energy

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2020, Norway jumped into hydrogen like it was the next North Sea oil rush. The government released a national hydrogen strategy full of ambitions and buzzwords, envisioning a country where blue and green hydrogen would decarbonize ships, factories, maybe even homes. In 2021, they doubled down with a hydrogen. [continued] The post Norways New Industrial Policy Pivots Away From Hydrogen For Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This Solar Engineer Is Patching Lebanon’s Power Grid

Cars That Think

In Mira Daher s home country of Lebanon, the national grid provides power for only a few hours a day. The countrys state-owned energy provider, Electricity of Lebanon (EDL), has long struggled to meet demand, and a crippling economic crisis that began in 2019 has worsened the situation. Most residents now rely on privately owned diesel-powered generators for the bulk of their energy needs.

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Tesla could face New York store ban under this legislation

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Tesla could be subject to new legislation in New York that seeks to revoke permits for the company’s stores, as part of a bill introduced this week that sponsors say aims to “foster competition and innovation in the marketplace.” Democratic State Senator Patricia Fahy and Assembly Member Gabriella Romero introduced S.B. S6894 on Thursday, effectively revoking direct sales permits from five existing Tesla stores in New York, as detailed in a press release.

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UK Reconsidering Tesla Subsidies After Trump Tariffs

CleanTechnica EVs

US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported automobiles (again), and one reaction from the UK is to reconsider its policy on electric vehicle subsidies, especially since it is providing so much money to Tesla buyers. “Tesla has benefited from 188m in UK taxpayer subsidies in nine years,” The Independent. [continued] The post UK Reconsidering Tesla Subsidies After Trump Tariffs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Did Ford time BlueOval SK factory opening perfectly to navigate Trump tariffs?

Electrek

US President Donald Trump recently announced a raft of new, expensive import tariffs on cars, trucks, and even parts and batteries imported into the country which means that Ford might have timed its BlueOval SK battery factory going online perfectly.

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Trump’s DOE Swings At Clean Energy & Accidentally Hits A Bullseye

CleanTechnica EVs

In a move that surprised absolutely no one, the Trump/Wright Department of Energy began swinging the axe at clean energy programsbut here’s the twist: this time, they might accidentally be getting a few things right. Not because they’ve suddenly developed a coherent decarbonization strategy or found religion on climate policy. [continued] The post Trumps DOE Swings At Clean Energy & Accidentally Hits A Bullseye appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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