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Anti-EV Policies Will Hit Rural Areas Hardest

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to the demographics of EV ownership, most people have a pretty narrow subset of the population in mind. Upper middle and wealthy people, living in or near larger cities, with a nice house with a garage, is basically what most people would see in their minds eye. [continued] The post Anti-EV Policies Will Hit Rural Areas Hardest appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla India: Thousands of cars set to hit Mumbai in coming months, claims report

Teslarati

Tesla India’s play seems to be finally starting, with the EV giant reportedly shipping an initial batch of vehicles to a port near Mumbai in the coming months. Tesla’s push into India was initially related in a report from Bloomberg News , which cited people reportedly familiar with the matter. Sales timeline: Tesla is reportedly looking to start selling its vehicles around Q3 2025 in India, the publication’s sources claimed.

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Volvo Teases the Electric ES90 Sedan Ahead of Global Reveal

The Truth About Cars

Volvo currently offers four EVs in the U.S., but its lineup is expanding in other countries, previewing future models for our market. The automaker will show the new ES90 electric sedan on March 9, and were getting an early look at some of the cars forward-looking tech ahead of the launch. The ES90 rides on the same SPA2 platform that underpins the also-new EX90 SUV and will feature the same tech, dubbed the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack.

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Tesla made the new Model Y cabin so quiet that now it’s looking for a fix

Teslarati

Tesla is set to start deliveries of its new Model Y vehicle in the coming weeks, but one of its changes was so drastic that now it seems the company will add a feature to reverse it, at least to an extent. The new Model Y features a variety of new looks and features. Most of the design changes are seen on the exterior, with new light bars and manufacturing changes being the most obvious.

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

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Kia PV5 electric van debuts in passenger and cargo guise

Green Car Reports

Kia on Wednesday previewed the exterior design of its PV5 electric van that's expected to start production later this year. The automaker showed basic passenger and cargo versions of the PV5, with other versions as well as conversion possibilities to be detailed at the 2025 Kia EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain, on Feb. 24. Kia also plans the full.

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Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state battery EVs promising +600 miles range

Electrek

The race for the holy grail of EV batteries is heating up. Mercedes-Benz is now testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, which could unlock over 600 miles of driving range.

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Tesla store under attack, arson and gunshots, FBI gets involved again

Electrek

A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores.

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BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs Will Have Up To 560 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

Thanks to the 800V battery system with cylindrical cells, charging times are expected to be 30% shorter than today.

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Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what?

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) hit its goal of achieving a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter. The EV maker released its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday. Heres a full breakdown of Rivians Q4 2024 financials.

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Australia’s best new and used electric vehicle buys under $40,000

The Driven EV News

There are seven brand new EV models offered for sale under $40,000 in Australia, and some interesting second hand and dealer demo offerings, and even some electric vans. The post Australia’s best new and used electric vehicle buys under $40,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for

Electrek

Kia just pulled the covers off its new electric van, the PV5, giving us our first look at the futuristic model. The mid-size model is the first in Kias upcoming lineup of purpose-built electric vans thats expected to shake up the growing market. From the first look, the PV5 will rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford E-Transit. Check it out below.

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Denmark lifts EV share to 64 pct of new car market, as Tesla sales slumped across Scandinavia

The Driven EV News

Denmark is now at 64 per cent share of EVs in the new car market, but Tesla no longer leads - the Toyota electric has taken top place in both Denmark and Norway. The post Denmark lifts EV share to 64 pct of new car market, as Tesla sales slumped across Scandinavia appeared first on The Driven.

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Volvo’s new ES90 electric sedan is ‘one of the most technically advanced cars’ on the market

Electrek

Volvos flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting its one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today. Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the most advanced Volvo car yet.

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The Rivian R2 Is 'On Track' To Launch In First Half Of 2026, CEO Confirms

InsideEVs

Rivian's more affordable crossover will also be a lot easier for the company to build, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an earnings call.

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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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Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out

Electrek

Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge.

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Mercedes plots new ICE vans, reverses course on electric-only

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz has said up until now that its future vans would be based on a dedicated electric architecture, but on Thursday it confirmed plans for a new internal-combustion van architecture as well. Electric vans based on the new Van.EA platform will still debut in 2026, as previously discussed. They'll now be joined by other fuel-burning models.

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Dacia Plans To Introduce An €18,000 Electric Car In 2026

CleanTechnica EVs

Renault is planning to begin production of a new battery electric Dacia city car in just 16 months, the shortest time ever for the company. The post Dacia Plans To Introduce An 18,000 Electric Car In 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian's $170 Million Quarterly Profit Marks A Turning Point

InsideEVs

Rivian's first quarter of positive gross profit is a major milestone. But the company warns of a tougher year yet ahead.

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NIO Claps Back At Tesla Battery Swapping Claims

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO has completed more than 66 million battery swaps at its 3,000+ battery swapping stations. Tesla had one battery swapping station that was hard to find and barely used about a decade ago in California. Nonetheless, reportedly, someone at Tesla tried to shoot down battery swapping as a horrible idea. [continued] The post NIO Claps Back At Tesla Battery Swapping Claims appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Batteries With Higher Silicon Content Are Coming: GM Exec

InsideEVs

Silicon anodes improve charging speeds and driving range. GM says the U.S. is well-positioned to incorporate them.

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Exploiting natural hydrogen sources is key for the green energy transition

Innovation News Network

Discover how natural hydrogen resources have been found using state-of-the-art simulations of plate tectonic processes. The post Exploiting natural hydrogen sources is key for the green energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5's Tesla Charging Won't Be What You Expect

InsideEVs

The Ioniq 5 is a charging monster. But its performance on a Tesla Supercharger will be a different experiencefor now.

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SpaceX completes a new first with recent Falcon 9 launch

Teslarati

SpaceX completed a new first with a recent launch of the Falcon 9 rocket that sent another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit. On Tuesday, for the first time, SpaceX managed to complete a launch and land in two different countries with the Starlink 10-12 mission. It was the first orbit flight that featured a liftoff in one country and a landing in another, occurring just eight-and-a-half minutes apart.

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Rivian CEO Says Hands-Free Driving Is Coming In 'Weeks'

InsideEVs

After that, a hands-off, eyes-off highway driving system is coming to Rivians next year, CEO R.J. Scaringe said on Thursday.

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New NIO ET9 “SkyRide” Incorporates Steer-by-Wire System from ZF

CleanTechnica EVs

A new industry benchmark from NIO and the technology group ZF: with the steer-by-wire technology as part of NIO ET9s SkyRide chassis, NIO and ZF industrialize the cutting-edge technology a milestone for software-defined vehicles. Uncompromised driving safety and comfort: NIO ET9s steer-by-wire technology allows for intelligent adjustment of the. [continued] The post New NIO ET9 SkyRide Incorporates Steer-by-Wire System from ZF appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Electric Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, Steer-By-Wire Mark Turnaround Plan

InsideEVs

Mercedes aims to rebound from a tough 2024 with more tech and electrificationbut also a renewed focus on "combustion" cars.

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Cowboy moves its electric bike production back home… almost

Electrek

Cowboy, the Brussels, Belgium-based electric bicycle maker famous for its modern take on classic European-cycling designs, is nearshoring its production to speed up delivery times.

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Polestar 3 Gets Apple Digital Key Support, New Nvidia Processor

InsideEVs

Owners will get the new Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor as a free hardware upgrade.

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Mercedes-Benz confirms electric E-Class, C-Class, and GLC-Class by 2027

Green Car Reports

The 2026 CLA-Class will be offered as a full battery electric vehicle and a mild-hybrid New electric models differ from the EQ series due to platforms that can accommodate a range of powertrains AMG performance division will also debut its first series of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz will launch all-electric versions of three of its most.

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Toyota’s Big Push: 50% Electrified U.S. Sales In 2025

InsideEVs

Plus, Hyundai bumps U.S. production up 66% over tariff threats and Tesla is cited for safety violations surrounding a workplace death.

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Automakers Make Big Strides in Front Crash Prevention

Green Fleet Magazine

The IIHS revealed automakers have improved AEB systems, but testing shows high-speed and motorcycle crash prevention still challenges some vehicles.

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Stellantis' AutoDrive Is 'Eyes-Off, Hands-Off' In Traffic For Jeep, Ram Drivers

InsideEVs

The Level 3 eyes-off, hands-off system is designed to work up to 37 mph. It could make your next traffic jam a lot more pleasant.

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Used Car of the Day: 2006 Volvo V70R

The Truth About Cars

It's yet another Swedish wagon with today's UCOTD. This one is a 2006 Volvo V70R with a manual transmission. The car is mostly stock with some minor modifications, and it appears to be well-maintained with key wear and tear components being replaced recently. The mileage appears to be around 225K. This one is available in or near Austin, Texas, and can be yours for $16,000.

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The Volvo ES90 Is a Preview Of Volvo’s Software-Driven Future

InsideEVs

The ES90 will use two Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips. Existing EX90 units will also soon get this upgrade, for free.

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