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Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series inventory units get free unlimited lifetime Supercharging

Teslarati

Tesla has introduced a new incentive for its inventory Cybertruck Foundation Series units. As per the electric vehicle maker, inventory Cybertruck Foundation Series orders that were placed on or after December 27, 2024 would receive free lifetime Supercharging. Tesla also noted that the inventory Cybertruck Foundation Series free lifetime Supercharging will not be transferrable.

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Xiaomi Wants To Become A Top 5 Automaker Globally

CleanTechnica EVs

Xiaomi sales have been absolutely stunning in 2024, but the company’s CEO, chairman, and founder wants to go far beyond this and make Xiaomi the 5th largest automaker in the world! In its first 9 months, the company sold a stunning 130,000 electric vehicles. Can it increase that many times. [continued] The post Xiaomi Wants To Become A Top 5 Automaker Globally appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Review: 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sips fuel with style

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata got a futuristic design update Sonata Hybrids have EPA-rated fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg combined Starting price is $32,150 for 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid arrived on the scene for 2024 with an injection of style, but not at the expense of fuel economy. As Toyota’s moved the Camry to an all-hybrid.

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Good News From China — CATL EV Chassis, Radar King Kong Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has developed a new EV platform it says will reduce development time for new models from years to months. The post Good News From China CATL EV Chassis, Radar King Kong Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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WA county adds 120 Tesla Model Y units to its vanpool fleet

Teslarati

In a push to reduce carbon emissions, King County Metro has expanded its vanpool fleet with the addition of 120 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Vanpool Program Expansion: King County Metro’s vanpool program allows commuters to share rides in county-owned vans for a flat monthly fee of $49. As per Public Information Officer Elaine Porterfield, the acquisition of the 120 Model Y units cost $6.43 million.

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The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EV

CleanTechnica EVs

To our electric vehicle (EV) owners: If you found yourself with the choice to buy another EV or return to an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV), which would you do? Well, if you are like most participants in a recent study, you’d replace it with another EV. Those are the. [continued] The post The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen is moving forward with plans to begin manufacturing a whole new class of vehicles under the Scout Motors brand. Scout was originally a sub-brand of International Harvester, with all the technological sophistication that name implies. The company started as a manufacturer of farming equipment and machinery, which means its. [continued] The post Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Contargo logistics adds 20 Mercedes eActros 600 electric semis to fleet

Electrek

European logistics firm Contargo is adding twenty of Mercedes new, 600 km-capable eActros battery electric semi trucks to its trimodal delivery fleet, bringing zero-emission shipping to Germanys hinterland.

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This Cryptographer Helps Quantum-Proof the Internet

Cars That Think

Users of Googles Chrome browser can rest easy knowing that their surfing is secure, thanks in part to cryptographer Joppe Bos. Hes coauthor of a quantum-secure encryption algorithm that was adopted as a standard by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in August and is already being implemented in a wide range of technology products, including Chrome.

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Why Isn’t Hyundai Motor Group Circling the Drain?

CleanTechnica EVs

Paul Wildman and I have collaborated on articles charting the difficulties of the top three car makers: Toyota, Volkswagen, and Stellantis; and the effect of these difficulties on their respective national economies: Japan, Germany, France, and Italy. Recently, I suggested to Paul that we look at Hyundai/Kia, as they do. [continued] The post Why Isn’t Hyundai Motor Group Circling the Drain?

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

Brief

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Stig drifts 2,000 hp electric Ford Supervan around Top Gear test track [video]

Electrek

The Top Gear TV show might be over, but its tamed racing driver a masked, anonymous hot shoe known only as the Stig lives on and his latest adventure involves pitching the 1,400 hp electric Ford SuperVan demonstration vehicle around the famed Top Gear test track. Sideways.

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Tesla Has Portable Supercharger Stations That Can Go Online Lightning Quick

InsideEVs

Tesla is deploying a handful of these MegapackChargers during the holiday season.

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The Top 10 Telecommunications Stories of 2024

Cars That Think

For IEEE Spectrum readers following telecommunications news in 2024, signals expanding their reach and range animated readers to read more: Including stories on early-stage cellphone towers now in low-earth orbit, low-power Wi-Fi implementations reaching out for kilometers, China expanding its satellite broadband constellations into regions of the globe dominated by SpaceX Starlink, and 6G signals curving around obstacles to expand bandwidth and coverage.

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Stephen Corby’s best electric car of 2024: Kia EV9

EV Central

Now look, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is such an obvious winner in any judging of the best electric car money could buy in 2024 that it took a rare unanimous gong as the Wheels Car of the Year, despite the fact that I was on the judging panel, and I hate agreeing with people. So lets just acknowledge that, in a world of limitless dollars, that Hyundai is the one EV I would definitely be parking in my fantasy garage and move on to something a little less obvious.

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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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EV Battery Material Shortages by 2030? Which Ones?

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales keep growing, and quite fast. Year over year, gas car sales have been going down and electric car sales have been going up. The transition is underway. But there are periods of faster growth and periods of slower growth. When growth is slower than expected, that can. [continued] The post EV Battery Material Shortages by 2030? Which Ones?

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Hyundai Creta EV to Maruti e Vitara: Most anticipated EVs that might debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

Baua Electric

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will showcase anticipated electric vehicles like the Hyundai Creta and Tata Harrier EV, alongside the MG Cyberster, which boasts a 77 kWh battery and a 570 km range, emphasizing the rapid growth of India's EV market. --> The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will showcase anticipated electric vehicles like the Hyundai Creta and Tata Harrier EV, alongside the MG Cyberste … The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will showcase anticipated electric vehicles li

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8 Electric Vehicles Reviewed by Consumer Reports

EV Club of CT

Evaluating Some of the Latest EVs The EV Club welcomed Gabe Shenhar, Associate Director of the auto test track at Consumer Reports for an enlightening Zoom meeting to discuss the results of recent CR testing.

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Stig drifts 2,000 hp electric Ford Supervan around Top Gear test track [video]

Baua Electric

The Top Gear TV show might be over, but its tamed racing driver a masked, anonymous hot shoe known only as the Stig lives on and his latest adventure involves pitching the 1,400 hp electric Ford SuperVan demonstration vehicle around the famed Top Gear test track. Sideways. Whether were talking about record lap times at hallowed motorsports grounds like Bathhurst or the Hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed , weve been covering the 1,400 hp SuperVan project for some time but the big boxy T

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First autonomous electric loaders in North America get to work

Electrek

Swedish multinational Sandvik says its successfully deployed a pair of fully autonomous Toro LH518iB battery-electric underground loaders at the New Gold Inc. ( $NGD ) New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada.

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Rolls-Royce Ghost Facelift launched in India, prices start at ₹8.95 crore

Baua Electric

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II: Whats Special The Ghost Series II arrives just months after the Cullinan Series II made its way to the Indian market. The model was unveiled globally earlier this year and arrives with a revised front profile featuring a smaller grille on the front bumper, LED DRLs wrapped around the main projector headlamps, and new alloy wheels.

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Tesla considers multiple U.S. cities for driverless ride-hailing rollout

Teslarati

Many in the Tesla and electric vehicle (EV) community have eagerly awaited the company’s rollout of a driverless ride-hailing service, and recent reports and statements suggest that the company may be considering multiple U.S. cities for early pilot programs. Tesla is in talks with Austin, Texas officials about rolling out early pilot programs for its self-driving robotaxis as early as next year, according to a report from Bloomberg earlier this month.

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Contargo logistics adds 20 Mercedes eActros 600 electric semis to fleet

Baua Electric

European logistics firm Contargo is adding twenty of Mercedes new, 600 km-capable eActros battery electric semi trucks to its trimodal delivery fleet, bringing zero-emission shipping to Germanys hinterland. With over 300 miles of all-electric range, the new Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck was designed for (what a European would call) long-haul trucking.Now, after officially entering production at the companys Wrth plant in Bavaria last month , the eActros 600 is reaching its first custo

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Skoda Kylaq to Mahindra BE 6: Five most talked-about new car launches in 2024

Baua Electric

In 2024, the Indian automotive market saw notable car launches despite slowing sales. Key models included Skoda's Kylaq, Mahindra's BE 6 and Curvv EV, and MG's Windsor EV, each featuring innovative designs and competitive pricing, drawing significant attention from car enthusiasts. --> In 2024, the Indian automotive market saw notable car launches despite slowing sales.

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Review: 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sips fuel with style

Baua Electric

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata got a futuristic design update Sonata Hybrids have EPA-rated fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg combined Starting price is $32,150 for 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid arrived on the scene for 2024 with an injection of style, but not at the expense of fuel economy. As Toyotas moved the Camry to an all-hybrid lineup, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fires back with EV-like design cues, a fuel-efficient powertrain, and a value-oriented price.

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First autonomous electric loaders in North America get to work

Baua Electric

Swedish multinational Sandvik says its successfully deployed a pair of fully autonomous Toro LH518iB battery-electric underground loaders at the New Gold Inc. ( $NGD ) New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada. The heavy mining equipment experts at Sandvik say that the revolutionary new 18 ton loaders have been in service since mid-November, working in a designated test area of the mines Lift 1 footwall.