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Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max

Green Car Reports

Sierra EV Denali stands out with GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items near 11 feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not a route for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I.

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Farm-fegnugen? Volkswagen rolls out an electric tractor

Electrek

Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural initiatives in Africa.

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US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit

Green Car Reports

U.S. production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit The 2025 Kia EV9 costs $56,225 Kia is cutting back U.S. production of the EV9 electric SUV, but 2025 models that are assembled here will qualify for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, reports The Korea Herald. The credit.

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Stellantis unveils new Frame Platform for Jeep and Ram EVs, unlocking up to 500 miles range

Electrek

Stellantis launched its newest EV platform on Tuesday. The new STLA Frame Platform will first underpin upcoming Jeep and Ram EV models. According to Stellantis, it aims to provide “best-in-class capabilities,” including up to 500 miles range.

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

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Tesla makes it easier to find towing-compatible Superchargers

Teslarati

Tesla has made it easier for owners towing trailers or other equipment to find compatible Superchargers, following up on company promises to make this a priority over the last few months. In a post on the Tesla Charging account on X on Tuesday, the company shared a screenshot of the new feature, which prioritizes trailer-friendly Supercharger locations for drivers in Trailer Mode, as well as letting you view compatible sites with a simple tap if not in the mode.

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EVgo to add up to 480 new EV fast chargers at Meijer locations across the Midwest

Electrek

US charging network EVgo has announced an expanded partnership with supermarket chain Meijer to install up to 480 new fast chargers at store locations across the Midwestern United States. Meijer has already installed EV chargers at over a third of its store locations.

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Xiaomi raises delivery target yet again for its new EV, as ‘demand surges’

Electrek

China’s Xiaomi has reported a 30.5% growth in third-quarter revenue for its EV business, with the company also bumping up its yearly delivery target for the SU7 series EVs to 130,000 units.

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Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line

CleanTechnica EVs

Lithium-ion batteries have led us into this modern electric vehicle era, and completely dominate the industry. There’s been hype and enthusiasm for future-gen batteries for years, and none more so than solid-state batteries. But these have been trapped in labs and mostly a technology of hope and hype. Perhaps that. [continued] The post Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Arizona is getting 200 MW of Tesla battery storage to meet rising energy demand

Electrek

Arizona's grid is getting a huge 200 MW Tesla lithium-ion battery energy storage system to support the state's growing energy demand.

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New Fastest Supercomputer Will Simulate Nuke Testing

Cars That Think

In 1965, the United States and other nuclear powers committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty , which prohibited nuclear tests. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a successor to the Manhattan Project, now tests nukes only in simulation. To that end, the NNSA yesterday unveiled the world’s fastest supercomputer to air in its mission to maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.

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

Brief

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Honda deploys Peterbilt 579EV electric semi out of Alabama plant

Electrek

A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country.

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Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platform

Green Car Reports

STLA Frame platform can accommodate electric, range-extended electric, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains Towing capacity maxes out at 14,000 pounds, which exceeds rivals by 4,000 pounds Stellantis confirmed the Ram 1500 REV electric truck will have up to 500 miles of range Stellantis confirmed on Tuesday a 500-mile range for its.

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Ram’s first electric pickup is delayed: Here’s when it will now arrive

Electrek

The all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup will not launch by the end of 2024 as expected. Ram’s first electric pickup is being delayed as Stellantis works to manage the “significant” workload ahead of it.

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2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sees $1,000 price increase

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid luxury sedan is a little more expensive than the 2024 model, but is otherwise unchanged. Lexus raised prices of both the hybrid and non-hybrid models by $1,000, meaning the LS 500h now costs $116,560 with the $1,350 destination fee included. This comes after Lexus raised prices by $3,100 for the 2024 model year. The.

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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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Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage

Electrek

Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar.

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Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive power

Green Car Reports

Lucid Motors is recalling 1,539 Air Pure models, the base version of its electric sedan, for an issue that could cause a complete loss of drive power. The recall of 2024 and 2025 Lucid Air Pure electric vehicles addresses a rear subframe wiring harness that may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing loss of power to the sole.

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NIO (NIO) eyes rapid overseas expansion as low-cost Onvo EV brand carves out a new market

Electrek

NIO (NYSE: NIO) plans to expand into 25 overseas markets by the end of next year. With its new lower-cost Onvo brand already driving demand, NIO expects to play a much bigger role in the global EV market. Will we see NIO’s electric vehicles launch in the US? Europe?

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Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

The Driven EV News

Tesla to sell charging equipment and household batteries at select Bunnings Warehouse stores. The post Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings appeared first on The Driven.

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2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali first look: more miles and power

Electrek

GMC’s third EV truck, if you count the Hummer and the Hummer SUV as two separate trucks, is the Sierra EV. The luxury pickup debuted as a $100K 2024 model 1 last year and got some modest upgrades for 2025. GMC flew us to the hills above Silicon Valley to check it out.

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Jaguar's Transformation to Begin With a Striking Logo Redesign

The Truth About Cars

Imagine for a moment that you’re in charge of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). You’ve paused new vehicle output for the foreseeable future, and the only model you currently sell is the F-Pace, but even that’s going away at the end of 2024. What do you do to right the ship? If you answered “create a new logo,” you’ve hit the nail on the head because that’s exactly what JLR executives just did.

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Demand, Not Supply, Is The Key To The Clean Energy Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

The path to a clean energy future is in our hands. All it takes is saying no to fossil fuels and taking control of our personal space. The post Demand, Not Supply, Is The Key To The Clean Energy Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2026 Ranger Super Duty Will Tow 9,900 Pounds

The Truth About Cars

While the idea of Ford building a heavier Ford Ranger seems at odds with a market where consumers are beginning to shun full-size pickups, offering one that can haul nearly as much weight could likewise snag those walking away from the larger models. Ford has announced that the 2026 Ranger Super Duty will offer up to 9,000 pounds of towing capacity — enough to match some versions of the F-Series without outshining the better-equipped trims.

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Must-Have Emergency Items For EV Road Trips

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently came across a YouTube video where Mike In The Woods shares what he carries in his Tesla for emergency preparedness. The video shares some great ideas, so in this article, I’ll be summarizing what he recommends and then start adding some recommendations of my own. After having some. [continued] The post Must-Have Emergency Items For EV Road Trips appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk sets four expectations for SpaceX Starship’s sixth test flight

Teslarati

Elon Musk has set the expectations for SpaceX’s sixth test flight of Starship with four objectives that must be achieved in order for the launch to be considered a success. The sixth flight of Starship will aim to push the limits of what is thought possible by a rocket of this size, especially as the last test launch ended with a successful catch of the first-stage booster.

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EV Questions, Answers, & Solutions for Mainstream Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

More and more people buy electric cars every year, and 2024 is again showing strong growth in EV sales. That also means that more and more of the EV-buying population are mainstream buyers. Early adopters have approached EVs in a different way than how mainstream buyers do (even though there. [continued] The post EV Questions, Answers, & Solutions for Mainstream Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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China's 'Smart Cars' Are Coming For Tesla

InsideEVs

Plus, Xiaomi is laughing all the way to the bank and the $25,000 EV dream is dying.

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Jeep Avenger EV — It Is A Jeep!

CleanTechnica EVs

The bright yellow Jeep Avenger electric vehicle certainly draws the eye as you drive down one of the main arterial roads in Brisbane. He is getting lots of exposure, and according to the young salesman who spent the morning with us, lots of enquiries. At least 5 a week. Though, [continued] The post Jeep Avenger EV — It Is A Jeep! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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VinFast starts US deliveries of its VF9 3-row SUV, and we got a quick drive in it

Electrek

VinFast delivered its first VF9 vehicles to customers in Los Angeles yesterday, kicking off US deliveries of the new 3-row electric SUV.

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BYD Reaches 10 Million New Energy Vehicles!

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD has now become the first automaker to produce 10 million plugin vehicles (or “new energy vehicles” as they are called in China). I’m going to be honest — when the BYD e6 was the company’s “popular” electric vehicle, mostly with taxi companies, I was not particularly bullish on the. [continued] The post BYD Reaches 10 Million New Energy Vehicles!

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Lectric launches XPeak 2.0 e-bikes with $365 in free gear, Save $1,700 with Samsung Bespoke Black Friday appliance deals, more

Electrek

Today’s Green Deals are being led by yet another new Lectric release, as the brand launches its XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes for pre-order with $365 in free gear – all starting from the first-generation’s $1,399 price tag. Next we have Black Friday savings on Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer starting from $1,700 , along with an array of other Bespoke smart appliance deals.

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JaGuar unviels new logo and ad but no vehicles; Musk asks “Do you sell cars?”

EV Central

The internet is a savage place, and social media comments brutal. As the second coming of Jaguar approaches, car enthusiasts and random keyboard warriors alike are dishing out hurt with both barrels for the classic Brit brand’s “Exuberant Modernism” new brand identity and accompanying teaser advert. Reborn as an EV-only brand, Jaguar’s new “Device Mark” – its lettering script logo – is a mix of upper and lower case, reading JaGuar.

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Nuro expands L4 autonomous vehicle operations following several technical advancements

Electrek

Autonomous vehicle developer Nuro has announced it is significantly expanding the capabilities of its zero-occupant vehicles. Powered by the company’s AI-enabled Nuro Driver system, these Level 4 autonomous vehicles are now operational in two states, expanding in both deployment and capabilities on the road.

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Spin polarisation revolutionises nuclear fusion fuel efficiency

Innovation News Network

Discover how spin polarisation and optimised fusion fuel are revolutionising efficiency and scalability in clean energy innovation. The post Spin polarisation revolutionises nuclear fusion fuel efficiency appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla gives exclusive Optimus robot and Cybercab preview to Kim Kardashian

Electrek

Tesla has evidently given an exclusive look at its Optimus robot and its new Cybercab to none other than Kim Kardashian.

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