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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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The Unlikely Inventor of the Automatic Rice Cooker

Cars That Think

“Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.” These directions seem simple enough, and yet I have messed up many, many pots of rice over the years. My sympathies to anyone who’s ever had to boil rice on a stovetop, cook it in a clay pot over a kerosene or charcoal burner, or prepare it in a cast-iron cauldron. All hail the 1955 invention of the automatic rice cooker!

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2025 Lucid Gravity costs $94,900, targets 440 miles of range

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range and more than 800 hp, Lucid confirmed Tuesday. Order books are scheduled to open Nov. 7 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for a Gravity Grand Touring model priced at $94,900 before.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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

Brief

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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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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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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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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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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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Lucid Gravity will launch orders in early November

Teslarati

Lucid has announced that it will begin accepting orders for the Gravity SUV on November 7 Lucid has been teasing the Gravity SUV for several months , aiming to bring its own offering to the highly competitive segment. The company says it is designed to be “the best SUV ever,” aiming to bring all of the wants and needs of consumers into a single-vehicle design.

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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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Waymo Already Shot Up To 150,000 Passengers A Week!

CleanTechnica EVs

Something is going on over at Waymo. The company has just reached 150,000 trips a week for paying customers. But what’s most impressive is Waymo reached 100,000 trips a week just two months ago! That’s 50% growth in two months! Concerning the new milestone, Waymo writes, “Waymo One is now. [continued] The post Waymo Already Shot Up To 150,000 Passengers A Week!

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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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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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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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Ford's Goal For 'Game-Changer' Electric Truck: Match China's EVs

InsideEVs

CEO Jim Farley says Ford's midsize electric truck will be able to match the Chinese automakers at the most elusive challenge yet: cost.

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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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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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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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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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Lilium Runs Out of Money

CleanTechnica EVs

Lilium has been developing one of the more attractive eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft over the past decade or so. It also had some positive news recently. A few months ago, I noted that the company had logged a good chunk of future sales in the UK. Three. [continued] The post Lilium Runs Out of Money appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Lyft Comes Up With A Good Way To Test Self-Driving Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at The Daily Upside tells the story of a new patent Lyft recently filed. It looks a little boring on the surface, but with a little context, it’s actually a pretty important thing. Knowing when a self-driving car is actually ready for the road is going to. [continued] The post Lyft Comes Up With A Good Way To Test Self-Driving Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes-Benz Reveals 2025 Model Year Lineup Changes

Green Fleet Magazine

The C-Class sedans saw an update in the vehicle's interior while the GLC 350e 4Matic offers an upgraded all-electric range and improved standard equipment. See what else is new in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz lineup.

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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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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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