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Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230

Green Car Reports

Polestar and Volvo on Tuesday confirmed details of its rollout of Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption, which the automakers claim will give customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Current Polestar owners can now order a $230 NACS adapter through their local service center, with.

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Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000

Electrek

Lucid Motors has finally set a date to begin taking orders for its flagship SUV, Gravity. We’ve learned that Lucid has maintained the initial pricing of Gravity below $80,000, which was announced when it launched. That said, another trim that’s a bit more expensive is going on the market.

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Report: EVs, solar will put fossil fuels in global decline by 2030

Green Car Reports

EVs could help hasten the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy through the end of the decade, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA predicts that more than half of the world's electricity will come from low-emission sources by 2030, and that demand for coal, oil, and gas will have also.

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BYD to launch its smallest EV in Australia, hinting at low-cost Seagull arrival

Electrek

Is BYD bringing its cheapest EV to another overseas market? BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV.

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

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Tesla Roadster battery replacement cuts 400 pounds, half the space

Green Car Reports

As the second-generation Tesla Roadster remains on the drawing board, a Texas-based company has sketched out a new life for original Roadsters, while improving their handling. Re/Cell, which specializes in remanufacturing EV battery packs, recently unveiled a replacement Roadster battery pack that's 400 pounds lighter than the original and takes.

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BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website

The Driven EV News

BYD's first ute is set to take on the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, and is priced to compete - so much so that it's website crashed. The post BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website appeared first on The Driven.

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The world’s first ever electric hydrofoil ferry begins operations

Electrek

As Candela’s P-12 gracefully flew over the waterways in Stockholm this morning, the event marked the first-ever commercial operation of a hydrofoil electric ferry.

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The EV Revolution Is Going In Reverse At Volkswagen

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica readers are well aware that Volkswagen Group is experiencing some strong headwinds of late. Sales of its cars in China have cratered, and they have also dropped sharply in other markets, especially Germany and the US. Based on a number of reports by German media, including Der Spiegel, Automobilwoche, [continued] The post The EV Revolution Is Going In Reverse At Volkswagen appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra breaks track speed records

Electrek

Xiaomi’s prototype high-performance SU7 has set a record lap time at Germany’s Nürburgring track, according to the company. The SU7 Ultra completed the grueling circuit in just six minutes and 46.874 seconds, which takes the title of the fastest four-door car on the famous track.

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Tesla bull ARK expects ‘multi-trillion’ dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

Teslarati

Tesla bull ARK Invest released a more extensive prediction on the automaker’s plans to launch a Robotaxi fleet next year. The firm said it expects the Robotaxi platform to be a “multi-trillion dollar” opportunity and believes it could dominate long-standing rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk said at both the “We, Robot” event and the Q3 2024 Earnings Call that they expect autonomous ridesharing to be approved for operation in both Califo

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

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Tesla plans to deliver an extra ~500,000 electric cars next year, here’s how

Electrek

Tesla disclosed that it is planning to return to growth in vehicle deliveries next year with an extra ~500,000 electric cars. Here’s how it plans to do it.

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Polestar lands Tesla Supercharger access with future NACS integration plans

Teslarati

Polestar has officially landed access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada. The company’s electric vehicle owners can now charge at the world’s most robust EV charging network. Additionally, Polestar announced today that the company will integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into its future vehicles, eliminating the need for an adapter.

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Lucid Gravity Starts At $80,000, Lucid Air Gets 5-Star Safety Rating

CleanTechnica EVs

The Lucid Gravity is Lucid’s new model, its second model. It’s an SUV rather than a sedan, which is expected to make it more appealing to a larger portion of the market. Now we have a few more details on the Gravity, as well as some good news about Lucid’s. [continued] The post Lucid Gravity Starts At $80,000, Lucid Air Gets 5-Star Safety Rating appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s Tasman unveil offers a glimpse at what an all-electric pickup may look like

Electrek

Kia has officially unveiled its first pickup truck, the Tasman before it hits global markets. Due to its worldwide availability, Kia will offer the Tasman in several powertrain configurations, including a diesel model. However, the Korean automaker is also developing two new all-electric pickups that will be sold in the US. Today’s images offer a look at what a BEV Kia pickup may look like.

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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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SpaceX almost ditched the insane Starship booster catch at the last second

Teslarati

SpaceX almost ditched the catch of the Starship booster during the fifth integrated test flight (IFT-5) at the last second earlier this month. The catch was arguably the biggest accomplishment in the history of the program, which aims to put humans on Mars in the coming years. On October 13, SpaceX successfully launched its fifth test flight of Starship, followed by a successful splashdown in the Indian Ocean by the upper stage.

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The US’s first Atlantic floating offshore wind lease sale raises $21.9 million

Electrek

The Atlantic coast’s first floating offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine resulted in two provisional winners and $21.9 million in winning bids, with four lease areas awarded.

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Tesla Megapacks power on at Western Australia’s largest battery yet

Teslarati

Grid operators in Western Australia have turned on a Tesla Megapack project earlier than expected, coming under 18 months since construction began and becoming the state’s largest battery project yet. In a press release on Tuesday, renewable provider Neoen announced that it has turned on the Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, sporting 219 MW/877 MWh of Tesla Megapacks.

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Dodge’s electric Charger Daytona EV will arrive with up to $8,500 in lease discounts

Electrek

Dodge is giving drivers a new incentive to drive its first electric muscle car. The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is already earning significant discounts ahead of its arrival. With a new loyalty incentive, Dodge is offering up to $8,500 on the all-electric Charger.

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Volvo, Polestar Owners Get Tesla Supercharger Access

InsideEVs

Great news for fans of Swedish EVs: more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada open up for Volvo and Polestar.

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Polestar EVs are now able to use the Tesla Supercharger network

Electrek

Polestar announced that its electric vehicles are now being officially onboarded into the Tesla Supercharger network. Joining the likes of.

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V brings performance to luxury brand's EV lineup

Green Car Reports

The first electric Cadillac V-Series will be a 2026 Lyriq The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V will arrive in 2025 Cadillac hasn't said how much power the Lyriq-V will have or how much it will cost The Cadillac Lyriq will be the first electric vehicle to wear the luxury brand's V-Series performance badge. Cadillac confirmed Tuesday that the Lyriq-V will.

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2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT finally arriving at dealerships as orders open

Electrek

The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally arriving at dealerships nationwide as orders open online. Although already impressive, Chevy “set the bar even higher” with the 2025MY electric pickup, giving it more range, lower prices, and new trim options.

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Lucid Prices the Upcoming 2025 Gravity SUV

The Truth About Cars

Lucid makes some truly compelling electric vehicles, but affordability and variety have never been its strong suit. At least one of those issues will be resolved with the upcoming Gravity SUV, which will expand Lucid’s product offerings to two vehicles. The automaker recently announced pricing for the SUV, and while the starting numbers are less than the Air sedan’s initial pricing, it’s still one expensive EV.

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An all-electric Plymouth? Stellantis teases new EV conversion kit and more

Electrek

Is Plymouth due for an electric revival? Not exactly. But you may have the opportunity to convert one for yourself soon. Stellantis gave us a sneak peek with the 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod concept.

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Newly Proposed Commerce Department Rules Could Prohibit Polestar from Operating In the U.S.

The Truth About Cars

The U.S. federal government has been going hard on Chinese products lately, especially in the automotive sector. Following announcements of heavy tariffs and a proposed ban on Chinese hardware and software, Polestar is sounding the alarms. The Geely-owned automaker recently said the moves would “effectively prohibit” the sale of its vehicles in the U.S., which would also include the models it builds in South Carolina.

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Tesla is doubling the size of Gigafactory Texas

Electrek

Tesla has applied for permits to double the size of Gigafactory Texas in Austin as it adds new vehicle production.

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QOTD: Is the Lucid Gravity Priced Right?

The Truth About Cars

Is the Lucid Gravity, which will start at just under $80K, priced right? Will it move for that money? I gotta admit, $79,900 doesn't sound too bad , but $94,900 does. And you'll probably not want the base trim. With a lower-cost trim unlikely, at least any time soon, does this pricing scheme work? What say you? Sound off below. [Image: Lucid] Become a TTAC insider.

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Lucid Gravity arrives, Xiaomi sets records, and a Supercharged Polestar

Electrek

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge , Lucid proves than an EV company can keep its promises while Xiaomi teams up with Chevrolet and Honda to prove – at least conceptually – that records are made to be broken.

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Audi A6 e-tron - new attractively priced entry-level models are introduced

EV Specifications

The Audi A6 e-tron family is expanding with an entry-level variant with rear-wheel drive and a more affordable variant with quattro drive. The new drive variants are now available to order. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron costs 62,800 euros, and the Audi A6 Avant e-tron - 64,450 euros. The price for the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro is 79,800 euros, and for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro 81,450.

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Fairway wants to replace golf carts with this funky electric bike

Electrek

Who needs a golf cart when you’ve got a… golf bike? That’s the thought behind Fairway Bikes’ new three-wheeled electric bike designed for golfers, helping kick the lazy golf cart for a more interactive alternative.

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Lucid Air sedan gets highest safety rating possible from U.S. regulators

Teslarati

Lucid Motors has received the highest safety rating possible from a U.S. regulator for its 2025 Air electric sedan, as part of safety tests of about 87 percent of all new vehicles. On Tuesday, Lucid shared a press release highlighting that the 2025 Lucid Air received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment program, representing the highest rating possible.

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Velotric 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike $1,199 with bonus savings, ALLPOWERS solar power bank $75, Worx, Goal Zero, more

Electrek

Leading today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike at $1,199 , which also has some bundle savings options for either add-on gear or buying two e-bikes together. Next, ALLPOWERS’ Halloween sale takes 41% off power banks, stations, and solar generator bundles, like the PB100 24,000mAh Power Bank that comes with a 21W solar panel for a new $75 low.

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Cadillac Announces the 2026 Lyriq-V Performance EV

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac’s V brand has given us some of the most exciting General Motors vehicles in decades, and it’s not slowing down as the automaker heads into the electric age. Cadillac recently announced the 2026 Lyriq-V, a hotted-up version of its Ultium-based electric crossover. The company plans to launch the Lyriq-V in early 2025 and said that it will offer the vehicle in both left- and right-hand drive versions for the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Here’s our first look at the Cadillac Lyriq-V electric SUV, arriving early 2025

Electrek

GM’s luxury brand is launching a new performance electric SUV early next year. The Cadillac Lyriq-V will be the first all-electric SUV to wear the V-Series badge, GM’s benchmark for performance and innovation.

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