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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire

Green Car Reports

The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire.

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Lucid (LCID) is gaining momentum in Europe’s largest auto market with its luxury EVs

Electrek

Home to luxury automakers like Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid just had its second consecutive month of record EV registrations in Europe’s largest auto market.

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Costco offering up to $2,000 off EVs and PHEVs, again

Green Car Reports

Costco is once again offering members discounts on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, this time covering 10 all-electric models and two plug-in hybrids from Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Polestar, and Volvo. Running from Nov. 1, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025, the biggest discount is $2,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV, as.

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Tesla China offers Giga Shanghai tour incentive

Teslarati

Tesla China really does seem to be putting the pedal to the metal. As per the electric vehicle maker, domestic customers who ordered a new vehicle through Tesla China’s official trade-in service before December 3 would have the opportunity to win a tour of Giga Shanghai. The new incentive was announced on Tesla’s official account on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

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

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Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election

Green Car Reports

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific's EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in. [continued] The post Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla has opened its Supercharger network to all EVs in Sweden

Teslarati

Tesla has officially opened up its Supercharger network to other electric vehicle (EV) brands in a new European country, coming as the second country in which the U.S. automaker has done so. On Tuesday, the Tesla Charging account on X announced that it has officially opened all Superchargers in Sweden to non-Tesla EV brands. The company is celebrating the move by offering free charging all day on Wednesday for both Tesla and other EV brands.

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Why repowering wind farms is wind power’s next big thing

Electrek

Renewables developer Exus Renewables North America is giving a $200 million upgrade to Somerset County, Pennsylvania’s 139 megawatt (MW) Twin Ridges Wind Farm – here’s why repowering projects like this are the future of the wind industry.

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Tesla Model S Plaid outfitted for police use in latest UP.FIT release

Teslarati

Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have been rolling out as police cruisers over the past few years, though the company’s Model S Plaid has only recently received its first buildout for such a use case. During day one of SEMA on Tuesday, Tesla mod kit manufacturer Unplugged Performance unveiled its latest police cruiser buildout for the Model S Plaid, which is considered the world’s quickest accelerating production car.

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Range Rover has over 48,000 buyers waiting on its first electric SUV

Electrek

The first all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although its official debut is just around the corner, the Range Rover Electric has already secured over 48,000 clients on the waitlist.

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

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Tesla adds nifty Supercharging feature for those who haul

Teslarati

Tesla has added a nifty Supercharging feature for drivers who choose to haul or tow with their electric vehicles, and something others will undoubtedly appreciate. Over the years, Tesla Superchargers have continued to expand. There are over 6,700 Supercharger locations globally and over 62,400 individual connectors, most of which are available to more EVs than just Teslas.

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Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not

CleanTechnica EVs

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain

Innovation News Network

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has released a report showcasing Africa's potential to become a key player in the battery supply chain. The post Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war

The Driven EV News

MG quadruples its sales on the back of major price cuts, allowing it to outsell Tesla EVs in October. BYD electric sales also suffered. The post MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war appeared first on The Driven.

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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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New Honda battery electric lawn mowers will be made in the USA

Electrek

Honda is set to introduce a full line of battery electric walk-behind consumer and zero turn electric riding lawnmowers to its US power equipment dealers for 2025.

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Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030

Innovation News Network

The global quantum communication market is set to grow from $0.74bn in 2024 to an estimated $5.54bn by 2030. Find out more. The post Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla?

CleanTechnica EVs

Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to steal any vehicle — not even a Red Rocket tricycle. How do you find your Tesla? This is a question we get asked many times as we demonstrate our Tesla Model 3 at EV events and motor shows throughout Queensland, Australia. Frustrated by. [continued] The post Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Zero unveils plan for cheaper electric motorcycles, shows off first models

Electrek

Zero Motorcycles, the leading premium electric motorcycle maker, has just unveiled at EICMA its bold new plan to enter the more affordable end of the e-motorcycle market. That’s right, to all those who have spent years pining for cheaper Zeros, they’re finally coming.

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November 2024 Fuel Price Update: Seasonal Changes Bring Nationwide Decreases

Green Fleet Magazine

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon decreased in most across the nation. See what's contributing to the decline.

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These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this November

Electrek

With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this November with lease prices under $300 a month.

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U.S. Chip Revival Plan Chooses Sites

Cars That Think

Last week the organization tasked with running the the biggest chunk of U.S. CHIPS Act’s US $13 billion R&D program made some significant strides: The National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) released a strategic plan and selected the sites of two of three planned facilities and released a new strategic plan. The locations of the two sites—a “design and collaboration” center in Sunnyvale, Calif., and a lab devoted to advancing the leading edge of chipmaking , in Albany, N.Y.

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Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm

Electrek

Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is already a top-selling EV in the US. With demand picking up, the Honda Prologue is shaping up to be a hit.

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Jeep Slashes Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Prices By Up To $7,000 for 2025

The Truth About Cars

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might have some cool features, but their luxury-level price tags have made them a tough sell. Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

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Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters

Electrek

Aptera Motors is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production. Its most recent SEC filing details slower-than-expected investments from convertible notes, and the startup’s co-CEO recently hinted that Aptera might revisit crowdfunding, seeking help from the loyal following that has helped it this far.

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The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Gets a New Base Trim and a Slightly Lower Starting Price

The Truth About Cars

The Toyota Grand Highlander arrived in 2024, offering more space and comfort features than the already well-equipped three-row Highlander. That said, the SUV isn’t cheap, though that’s changing as we head into the 2025 model year. Toyota recently announced pricing and configuration details for the extended family hauler, and there’s a new entry-level trim joining the lineup with a slightly lower starting price.

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No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU’s next transport head

Electrek

The next European commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of watering down the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035. Problem is, it’s not clear how he aims to make this happen.

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Place Your Bets: Is Bristol Cars Actually Coming Back?

The Truth About Cars

If you don’t remember Bristol Cars, it’s presumably because you’re not sufficiently old or British. However, the brand is allegedly in the midst of a comeback with its current CEO promising a formal relaunch in 2026. The car company was formed following World War II during a period where many airplane manufacturers were either returning or pivoting back toward building automobiles.

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Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers

InsideEVs

AT&T and Voltpost are joining forces to boost curbside EV charging in Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area.

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Aston Martin Is On Shaky Ground - Again

The Truth About Cars

The ultra-rich might not feel the weight of constant ups and downs in the economy like the rest of us working schmucks, but the automakers that often service them do, especially Aston Martin. The legendary British automaker has seemingly been on the ropes for the last 40 years financially, but its fortunes in 2024 have been particularly bleak. Aston Martin recently reported its third-quarter earnings or, in this case, losses.

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LiveWire unveils powerful electric maxi-scooter built on its motorcycle platform

Electrek

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson, is flexing the versatility of the company’s S2 Arrow powertrain with the unveiling of an electric maxi scooter.

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This YouTuber Bought A Cybertruck To Promote His Business. Now, His Sponsor Is Out

InsideEVs

“We would rather not be featured alongside Cybertruck content at this time,” one sponsor told famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything.

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Ford scales back its leadership team in Germany again as restructuring continues

Electrek

Ford is losing two of its most experienced leadership team members in Germany. The long-time leaders are leaving their roles as Ford continues restructuring its business overseas.

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GM faces yet another recall of its Chevy Bolt EV

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) is facing yet another recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle (EV), coming as the fourth such recall of the vehicle due to potential fire risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) has launched a new recall of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, affecting 107 units that were previously repaired under recall 21V-650. The current recall includes 2020 to 2022 Bolt EV units, as well as 2022 Bolt EUV units, on which the agency says diagnostic software installation may have fa

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Kia unveils two off-road concept EVs at SEMA: The EV9 ‘ADVNTR’ and a PV5 ‘WKNDR’ van

Electrek

Days after teasing a major reveal at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Kia has unveiled two unique and custom-built EV concepts designed for adventure off-road. During the unveiling, we got a look at a new spin on the ever-popular EV9 SUV called the “ADVNTR” and a rugged take on one of Kia’s new purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), the PV5, called “WKNDR.

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