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Ford pausing F-150 Lighting electric truck production for six weeks

Green Car Reports

Ford will pause production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, reports Reuters. "We continue to adjust production for an optimal mix of sales growth and profitability," the automaker said in a statement to Reuters regarding the six-week production pause, which overlaps with a week in December when all Ford.

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The US’s largest offshore wind farm is on budget and on time

Electrek

Dominion Energy has hit a major milestone in the construction of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind ( CVOW ) project. The company has put in place 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations during the first installation season, surpassing its initial target of 70 monopiles.

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Ford adds NACS adapter supplier due to slow Tesla supply chain

Green Car Reports

Ford is now shipping a new North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to customers to help provide access to Tesla Supercharger stations more quickly. First reported by InsideEVs, the new NACS adapter comes from Lectron, and will be distributed alongside the existing design from Tesla. They have the same specifications as the Tesla-provided.

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Kia smashes US sales record again in October with surging demand for EVs

Electrek

Kia just broke its October sales record as its impressive US sales run continues. After another record-breaking month, Kia said the growth is fueled by “strong demand” for its electric vehicles.

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

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Walmart's deploying Chevy BrightDrop electric vans for home delivery

Green Car Reports

Walmart is adding Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans to its U.S. home delivery fleet. The vans will be deployed in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando, and the San Francisco Bay Area before the end of the year, General Motors said in a press release. They'll be used for Walmart's InHome service, which provides delivery.

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Toyota to buy clean power from a $1.1 billion solar farm in Texas

Electrek

Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion.

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Walmart adds Chevy Brightdrop electric vans to its delivery fleet

Electrek

This summer, General Motors moved its electric van company BrightDrop into Chevy to boost sales and better compete with Ford, Rivian, and others in the electric van space. And now the Chevy-branded version of the van has a new deal in place with Walmart.

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Tesla signs Korean olympian to be first brand ambassador

Teslarati

Tesla has made an interesting move by signing Korean Olympic Shooter Kim Ye-ji as its first-ever brand ambassador. Kim said in a press release announcing the partnership that she hopes to “convey a positive message together with Tesla” and that she is “very excited” to work with the automaker. However, from a standpoint that many might agree with, it is a somewhat out-of-character move by Tesla, which has long been against a devoted advertising campaign.

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Tesla self-driving test driver: ‘you’re running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift’

Electrek

A new report based on interviews with former test drivers who were part of Tesla’s internal self-driving team reveals the dangerous extremes Tesla is willing to go to test its autonomous driving technologies.

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BYD Sales Surge To 500,000 Vehicles A Month!

CleanTechnica EVs

In mid-September, I wrote the article “BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought.” However, the company seems to just keep speeding up the timeline. In August, BYD had 373,083 vehicle sales (all “new energy vehicles” — either full battery electrics or plugin hybrids). In September, that. [continued] The post BYD Sales Surge To 500,000 Vehicles A Month!

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

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BYD sold over 500,000 vehicles for the first time in October: Is it enough to take the EV crown?

Electrek

BYD sales topped the 500,000 mark in October, its first time achieving the feat. After its fifth consecutive record sales month, will BYD take the global EV lead over Tesla this year?

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Costco launches holiday discounts of up to $2000 on select EVs

Teslarati

Costco is launching a new program that will slash up to $2,000 off of select electric vehicles if they are purchased at a participating club by January 2. Starting today , November 1, Costco Auto is launching the Holiday Limited-Time Specials. Costco members who purchase or lease any of the select EVs will receive these discounts: $1,000 on a 2024 or 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV, Equinox EV or Blazer EV, GMC Sierra EV or HUMMER EV Pickup or SUV, or Cadillac LYRIQ. $1,000 on a Volvo C40 Recharge o

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Kia US EV Sales Grow 70% in October

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia just announced its October sales for the US market, and it especially highlighted strong electrified vehicle sales. Tackling each segment of the “electrified” market separately, the company wrote: “Sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) vehicles increased by 70-percent, 65-percent, and 49-percent respectively compared to.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 continues to defy expectations as upgraded 2025 model nears release

Electrek

Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV set a new sales record in the US last month, driving the brand to its best-ever October performance. With the upgraded 2025 model just around the corner, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 continues to exceed expectations.

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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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China — Land of Buddha & Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

As I have written previously, Majella and I went to China to see what a 53% penetration of new vehicle sales looked like. We were very impressed, to say the least. You can read about it here. Oh, and we managed to fulfill our dream of cruising up the Yangtze. [continued] The post China — Land of Buddha & Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Waymo is now valued at a staggering $45 billion

Electrek

After getting a hefty $5.6 billion in fresh capital last week, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is now reported to be valued at more than $45 billion.

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Aptera Puts Its First Production-Intent Vehicle On The Road

CleanTechnica EVs

The first Aptera pre-production test vehicle has taken its first spin around the block as the company targets sales beginning next year. The post Aptera Puts Its First Production-Intent Vehicle On The Road appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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More Costco members are requesting EVs so it is offering deals on 10 models through the new year

Electrek

Despite what many media outlets are saying, EV sales are not down, nor is demand. The Costco Auto Program has shared similar insights, saying that more and more members are requesting EV models. To support this demand, Costco has significantly expanded its Q4 EV deals from two models to ten, with up to $2,000 in savings through early January, 2025.

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NIO & XPeng Sales Increase 30% & 20% In October

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s the first of the month, and we’ve got positive EV sales news from NIO and XPeng yet again. Both Chinese EV automakers saw strong sales increases in October 2024 compared to October 2023. NIO Sales NIO scored 20,976 sales (i.e., deliveries) in October, an increase of 30.5% over October. [continued] The post NIO & XPeng Sales Increase 30% & 20% In October appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Polestar (PSNY) hits major milestone delivering its first US-made Polestar 3 electric SUV

Electrek

The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Grow 51% in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Following up on other good news stories about EV sales jumping in October, we’ve got one from Hyundai. However, there’s also a little twist. In the US market, sales of Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 jumped a rockin’ 51% in October 2024 compared to October 2023. The model had 4,498 sales in. [continued] The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Grow 51% in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda Racing Corporation To Offer Performance Upgrades to Owners

The Truth About Cars

A little while ago, Acura showed off the Integra Type S HRC Prototype. At that time, we learned about the automaker’s plans to bring some of the car’s performance components to customers via its parts program, and now, Honda says it will offer a line of performance upgrades under the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) banner. If HRC sounds familiar, it’s because it was previously named Honda Performance Development (HPD).

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The Polestar 3 Has Arrived

InsideEVs

America's first Polestar 3 deliveries are underway. Despite being built in the U.S., it doesn't qualify for the federal tax credit.

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Chevrolet Silverado EV to Get Own Version of GMC’s Crabwalk Feature

The Truth About Cars

Chevrolet has announced that the 2025 Silverado EV RST will soon boast a new feature akin to the “CrabWalk” functionality found on the GMC Hummer and Sierra EVs. Marked under the “Sidewinder” moniker for Chevy, the system will allow the pickups to shift all four wheels to enable lateral movement. Since the system doesn’t allow the trucks to move totally sideways, its true usefulness is somewhat limited.

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Black Friday e-bike sales from Lectric, MOD, and Aventon begin – up to $1,300 in savings with bonus deals, more

Electrek

It’s finally November and you know what that means – more and more Black Friday events! We’ve got three big e-bike brands all dropping savings this morning, led by Lectric’s Black Friday event that is taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, and also giving folks plenty of varying options at extra savings – 25% off accessories, discounted extra battery bundles, and even periodic Deals of the Day too – all starting from $999.

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Toyota Teases the Land Cruiser-Based ROX Concept Ahead of SEMA 2024

The Truth About Cars

The new Toyota Land Cruiser is great, but it’s a far cry from the open-top, boxy off-roaders the automaker built decades ago. Toyota’s Calty Design Research Center in Michigan wants to grab some of that nostalgia with its recent ROX concept SUV, which will debut at this year’s SEMA show. The ROX, or “Recreation Open eXperience,” builds on the standard Land Cruiser 250 with custom bodywork, a lift kit, and a unique interior with 3D-printed parts.

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EVs And Hybrids Catapult Hyundai, Kia October U.S. Sales To New Record

InsideEVs

The Korean car giants saw record October sales in the U.S. thanks to electric and hybrid SUVs.

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Ford Custom Garage Program Debuts 700hp V8 F-150

The Truth About Cars

Just as news broke Ford would be idling F-150 Lightning production for the remainder of the year ; the brand also announced a new supercharged V8 F-150. The new Ford Custom Garage program is a modern OEM take personalizing your vehicle. Custom Garage bundles up parts and accessories in pre-packaged upgrades, all dealer-installed and backed by a full warranty.

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2025 Ford E-Transit Order Banks Open with New Packages and Incentives

Green Fleet Magazine

Order banks are now open for the new model year E-Transit, which brings new upfit packages, a fresh commercial charging incentive, and an adjusted MSRP.

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Why Are So Many People Upside Down on Car Loans?

The Truth About Cars

Hey there! It's podcast day again! We discuss the state of auto financing with Edmund's director of insights, Ivan Drury, and then Matthew Guy and I discuss angle grinders and the latest from the NASCAR playoffs. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also find us here. We thank Ivan and Matthew, and we thank Matt Posky for editing.

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Velotric Ebikes’ big early-bird Black Friday discounts are here!

Electrek

Velotric Ebikes are designed by some of the most brilliant minds in the business. And now, you have the opportunity to own one (or two!) of these high-performance, elegant, reliable rides. You won’t want to miss these fantastic early-bird Black Friday deals running from November 1-14, and, also get a sneak peek at special offers that start on November 8.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXXIX)

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac implemented a shakeup for the 1965 model year in its lineup, styling, and approach to the market in general. The two-year modernization effort of the sixth-generation Eldorado was immediately cast aside as Cadillac surged forward into modernity with a new stylish prow, new model names, and further shrinkage of the iconic tailfin. Bill Mitchell and his design team turned a page in 1965, as the tailfin was reduced to an integrated part of the rear fender on all Cadillacs apart from the Se

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Zeekr Sales Soar 92% in October

CleanTechnica EVs

I just covered sales increases from XPeng and NIO in October — up 20% and 30.5% year over year — but there’s even bigger sales news from a “smart electric vehicle” brand out of China. Hint, hint: the brand’s name is in the title of course, Zeekr. Zeekr, which is. [continued] The post Zeekr Sales Soar 92% in October appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used Car of the Day: 1997 Isuzu Trooper LS

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a 1997 Isuzu Trooper LS that is just shy of 100,000 miles. This one has about 95K miles on it, a 3.2-liter six-cylinder, and four-wheel drive. It sounds like the interior is in good shape, and it starts and runs. However, it apparently needs work to pass the state inspection in New York, where it's based. It appears that it has frame issues involving rot and rust and all sorts of issues with leaks.

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