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2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version

Green Car Reports

2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali steps up to an EPA-equivalent range of 460 miles Sierra EV Denali compares to Chevy Silverado EV RST Elevation and AT4 versions of Sierra EV are on the way With the GMC Sierra EV pickup as well as the GMC Hummer EV family of SUVs and pickups, GM’s upmarket truck brand is fully on board with the idea of electric.

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Fatal Tesla crash with Full-Self-Driving (Supervised) triggers NHTSA investigation

Electrek

All Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the US are now under NHTSA investigation after a fatal crash raised doubts about the system’s handling of low-visibility situations.

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2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech

Green Car Reports

The Nissan Rogue will soon add a plug-in hybrid variant using tech from corporate ally Mitsubishi. But as Green Car Reports has learned, that doesn't at all mean its long-awaited Nissan e-Power hybrid system has been sidelined; Nissan plans to offer a rich choice between hybrids and PHEVs in the lineup, as Toyota does with the RAV4, within a.

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Unpopular Opinion: EVs Will Take Over Even Without Bans

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems like these days, popular ideas always come in two flavors. There’s the left flavor and the right flavor, or whatever you want to call it. Allegiance to one’s political tribe demands that we toe every line or risk becoming politically homeless. On EVs, the two prevailing opinions I. [continued] The post Unpopular Opinion: EVs Will Take Over Even Without Bans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Stellantis recalls 44,500 PHEV SUVs because brake pedal can collapse

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is recalling nearly 45,000 plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs globally because they may have been built with frail brake pedals. The recall encompasses 2024-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrids. Of the total number of recalled vehicles, 21,069 are in the U.S., 2,299 in Canada, 145 in Mexico, and 20,987 in markets.

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Ford Asks EV Customers To Stop Using Tesla NACS Adapters

InsideEVs

Ford will send out replacement units to affected owners soon, because the current units could cause slower charging speeds or port damage.

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BYD officially launches new Seal 06 GT starting for under $20,000

Electrek

As promised when pre-orders started this past August, BYD has officially launched its sporty new Seal 06 GT in China and has delivered pricing even lower than initially promised. All hail the electric hot hatch.

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Our Stance On Covering Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too negatively. We also routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too positively. Lately, we’ve been getting quite a lot of complaints — from both sides. These come in emails through our contact form, comments under articles, [continued] The post Our Stance On Covering Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s cheaper EV2 electric SUV spotted out in the wild for the first time

Electrek

An even smaller and more affordable Kia electric SUV is on its way. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheaper EV2 was officially spotted for the first time out in the wild testing.

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Tesla's Reportedly Massive Cybertruck Backlog Appears To Have Vanished

The Truth About Cars

In the years since its debut in 2019, Tesla’s Cybertruck reservation list was rumored to have reached two million potential buyers, extending the EV’s backlog for months, but that no longer appears to be the case. The automaker now offers the truck for order on its website, and the wait times have shrunk to just a few weeks, regardless of the buyer’s reservation status.

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

Brief

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Rivian (RIVN) clashes with Bosch in new legal battle over EV motors

Electrek

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is locked in a new legal battle with the world’s largest auto parts supplier, Bosch. Both sides traded lawsuits against each other as Rivian moves in its own direction.

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Dolphin dive! BYD considers more gear and a lower price for its cheapest EV as sales stay under water

EV Central

The slow-selling BYD Dolphin electric hatchback appears set for a further price dive and equipment upgrade, while the prospects of its even smaller relation the Dolphin Mini coming to Australia are diminishing. Despite being the cheapest car in its local line-up, the Dolphin is very much BYD’s poorest performer, reflecting the struggles of the most affordable electric cars in the Aussie market.

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Electric Buses Rule Down Under

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2024 National Bus and Coach Show was held in Brisbane last month featuring a vast array of buses in all sizes and drivetrains. Of course, CleanTechnica’s readers are mainly interested in battery electric vehicles, and so we will be focussing on those. Presently, only about 0.2% of buses on. [continued] The post Electric Buses Rule Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla flexes Robotaxi wireless charging — autonomy from top to bottom

Teslarati

Tesla is flexing the Robotaxi’s wireless charging pad in a new video it released on Friday, showing how the vehicle platform will be completely autonomous from top to bottom. The Robotaxi is already a driverless, steering wheel-less, pedal-less vehicle that aims to revolutionize transportation. Used as a ride-sharing platform, the Robotaxi will eventually transfer riders from Point A to Point B without any human needed.

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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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Tesla releases closer look at its upcoming wireless EV charger

Electrek

Tesla has released a closer look at its upcoming wireless electric vehicle charging station, which was showcased at the Robotaxi unveiling.

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Power Stations & Solar Generators Are Proving The Versatility, Resilience, & Economy Of Electric Power

CleanTechnica EVs

In another recent article, I covered the challenges an Appalachian farmer overcame using solar power, battery power stations, and lots of ingenuity. Between a 1200 watt solar array, a slew of power stations he had been sent to review on his YouTube channel, 12-volt deep cycle batteries, extension cords, portable. [continued] The post Power Stations & Solar Generators Are Proving The Versatility, Resilience, & Economy Of Electric Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford is Offering Dealers Up To $1,500 To Take Delivery of F-150 Lightnings From Its Distribution Centers

The Truth About Cars

Ford is testing a new delivery program for the F-150 Lightning that could lead some to believe that the electric pickup isn’t selling all that well, but the automaker’s motivations appear to be driven by a need to improve efficiency. It’s offering dealers up to $1,500 for every 2024 model-year truck dealers order from one of its regional EV distribution centers until November 15, which it said would allow dealers to cut floor planning costs.

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) After Fatal Crash

CleanTechnica EVs

The federal government has begun an investigation of the Tesla Full Self Driving technology after the death of pedestrian. The post NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) After Fatal Crash appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series ends after 11 months

Teslarati

Tesla has formally concluded the Cybertruck Foundation Series. A look at the all-electric pickup truck’s order page online shows that the Cybertruck could now be ordered on its base form. Any references to the Foundation Series have also been removed from the vehicle’s order page. With the Foundation Series over, the Tesla Cybertruck now starts at $79,990 for the All Wheel Drive (AWD) variant.

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Ford is replacing some NACS adapters sent to EV owners

Electrek

Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network. After several had already received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many to say it was replacing the unit. In the meantime, the company doesn’t recommend using the current one.

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Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot aims to cut drug deaths

Innovation News Network

Thousands of lives could be saved through the use of AI and wearable technology designed to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes. The post Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot aims to cut drug deaths appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NHTSA launches Tesla FSD probe covering 2.4M EVs

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a Tesla FSD (Full Self-Driving) probe covering 2.4 million vehicles in the company’s fleet. The NHTSA is investigating Tesla FSD software after a few collisions were reported, leading to one pedestrian fatality and one reported injury. The Tesla models involved were the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y.

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The Blue Ridge Parkway Could Come Back With Better Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

My Visit To The Parkway Earlier this year, I had the chance to get out and drive around half of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road run by the National Park Service that runs from Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the way, it runs. [continued] The post The Blue Ridge Parkway Could Come Back With Better Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Audi A3 PHEV Has As Much Range As EVs From A Decade Ago

InsideEVs

With more battery capacity over the older model, the A3 Sportback PHEV is now one of the longest-range PHEVs available today.

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U.S. Engineers’ Salaries Up in 2023

Cars That Think

There’s good earnings news for U.S. members: Salaries are rising. Base salaries increased by about 5 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to the IEEE-USA 2024 Salary and Benefits Survey Report. Last year’s report showed that inflation had outpaced earnings growth but that’s not the case this year. In current dollars, the median income of U.S. engineers and other tech professionals who are IEEE members was US $174,161 last year, up about 5 percent from $169,000 in 2022, excluding overtime pay, pr

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

The Truth About Cars

In our last Eldorado episode, we reviewed the interior changes made to Cadillac’s flagship convertible as it was refreshed for 1963. In its move upmarket, the Eldorado joined the Fleetwood assembly line with the Sixty Special and Seventy-Five. It received wood trim for the first time in 1963, alongside a modernized and more cockpit-style dashboard. Outside, it adopted the subtle de-chromed look present on other contemporary Fleetwood models.

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Tesla releases new mobile app update with more offline commands, power meter, more

Electrek

Tesla has released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionalities, Powerwall power meter, and more. Today, Tesla.

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Tesla Cybertruck Options & Geography Opening Up

CleanTechnica EVs

Once upon a time, there was enormous hype around the Tesla Cybertruck reservation list. Supposedly, it went beyond 1 million reservations. I said repeatedly that you couldn’t trust those numbers, for a couple of big reasons. For one, reservations only required a $100 refundable deposit. That just wasn’t much money. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Options & Geography Opening Up appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s Cybertruck backlog is depleted – can now be ordered without reservation

Electrek

The Cybertruck, which had once accumulated over a million reservations, is now available for order to anyone, with quick delivery.

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2025 Nissan Murano Debuts Redesign and Updated Safety Tech

Green Fleet Magazine

The new model year Nissan Murano debuts with a refreshed design and advanced technologies to improve safety and driving performance.

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Newcomer Chinese EV brand Deepal sizes up Tesla, BYD, Zeekr and Xpeng

EV Central

The electric SUV market is about to get busier with Deepal confirming its Australian launch within weeks. But while the first Deepal model to come to Australia, the S07 electric SUV, is sharply priced overseas, local importer Inchcape says it won’t be the cheapest electric SUV in the market. The fledgling brand from Chinese giant Changan this month hosted a launch party at Bondi Beach to herald the imminent arrival of the new S07 mid-sized electric SUV.

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Tesla Bet Big On Self-Driving. Now It Faces Another Federal Investigation

InsideEVs

America's top auto safety regulator is investigating a fatal crash and multiple injuries potentially linked to Tesla's FSD system.

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BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging

The Driven EV News

BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch which is priced lower yet charges faster than the Seal sedan. The post BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging appeared first on The Driven.

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Wheel-E Podcast: Several e-bike bankruptcies rattle the industry

Electrek

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several bankruptices from companies like Juiced Bikes, FUELL, and Energica, as well as some fun news like Microlino’s newest microcar and more.

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