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Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan plays with flexible interior

Green Car Reports

The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain an electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with the electric variant to follow Chrysler's inching closer to an electric minivan, and now we know what it will be called. On Thursday at the 2024 LA Auto Show, Chrysler CEO.

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Tesla converts Shell gas station into Supercharger and it looks awesome

Electrek

Tesla has converted an entire Shell gas station into a Supercharger station for electric vehicles in Spain, and it looks fantastic.

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy

Green Car Reports

Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to restore itself to full operations, Carlsson told Reuters and other media Friday. On Thursday, the company said it only had enough cash to.

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

Electrek

Europe’s “green dream” Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after a rescue package failed to go through, leaving the battery maker with just one week’s worth of cash in the account. Cofounder and CEO Peter Carlsson, who spearheaded a costly expansion, has also quit.

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

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Mercedes developing solar paint for EVs

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar coating for EVs In ideal conditions it could provide many miles of additional EV range per day Mercedes wouldn't say how the solar paint would be applied to a car Mercedes-Benz is trying to come up with any and all new ways to increase efficiency, which it believes is the new currency as it enters the EV era. In.

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The electric Chrysler Pacifica is finally coming, but not soon enough

Electrek

It’s official: Chrysler will finally launch an electric Pacifica minivan. The company is developing clever storage ideas that could make it even more functional than Volkswagen’s recently introduced ID.Buzz. But you’ll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on one.

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Genesis wants a bigger slice of the US luxury market with new EVs en route

Electrek

If you haven’t noticed, Genesis is quickly making a name for itself in the US. The luxury automaker now has 60 sales outlets as it expands into new US states. With new EVs launching, Genesis is eyeing a bigger share of the US luxury market.

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Elon Musk highlights Boring Company’s TBM innovations

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently highlighted one of the most notable innovations that have been developed by The Boring Company, his tunneling startup. As per Musk, the Boring Co.’s technologies allow tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to start digging with no prior site preparation. Earlier this month, The Boring Company posted an image of its Prufrock-3 TBM undergoing final checks on “The Monster,” which was already tilted downwards.

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Volkswagen confirms its low-cost ID.2 EV is still on track to launch, SUV version to follow

Electrek

Despite several new EV models facing delays, Volkswagen’s cheapest model yet, the ID.2 , is still on track to launch. The company confirmed the entry-level EV will launch as early as late 2025, marking a new “starting point” for the German auto giant.

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2025 Kia EV6 debuts at LA Auto Show with up to an 84 kWh battery pack

EV Specifications

The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula.

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

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Rivian electric truck saves the day by pulling semi truck stuck in mud

Electrek

A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck saved the day this week by pulling a semi-truck stuck in the mud in Covington, Kentucky.

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Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz has its eyes on solid-state batteries with its partnership with Factorial for battery cells, but the automaker's already thinking one step beyond that. In the future, Mercedes envisions mixed battery packs with different types of cells all wired in parallel rather than today's series arrangement. The enabling factor to this is a new.

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Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 EVs

Electrek

For the second time this year, Hyundai Motors is recalling 145,235 EVs and other “electrified” vehicles in the US, citing concerns about a loss of driving power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

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Honda's ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVs

Green Car Reports

Honda on Thursday unveiled what it calls a demonstration production line for solid-state batteries, which the automaker aims to commercialize later this decade. Located in Sakura City, in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture, the 295,000-square-foot facility is intended to establish the process for eventual mass production, as well as determine costs and.

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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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Caltrain makes history with fully electric trains on SF to San Jose route

Electrek

Caltrain, the 160-year-old San Francisco to San Jose rail corridor, has ditched diesel and is now fully electric.

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Quick-Med Technologies: Sustainable antimicrobial technologies for a healthier future

Innovation News Network

Quick-Med's antimicrobial platforms, NIMBUS and Stay-Fresh, eliminate highly resistant bacteria fast enough to prevent healing interference. The post Quick-Med Technologies: Sustainable antimicrobial technologies for a healthier future appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla brings ‘Actually Smart Summon’ to Europe and Middle East where FSD is limited

Electrek

Tesla announced that ‘Actually Smart Summon,’ its autonomous driving feature that enables moving its vehicles without anyone inside over short distances, is now being launched in Europe and the Middle East. The automaker’s Full Self-Driving suite of features has been limited in those markets due to regulations and Tesla’s focus on making them work in North America first.

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Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving

InsideEVs

An issue with the 12-volt battery charging system can cause certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to suddenly lose power.

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Husqvarna launches new Pioneer street-legal electric dirt bike

Electrek

The days of hearing riders ripping up and down suburban streets on loud, illegal dirt bikes may be numbered as more brands introduce compelling electric alternatives. Husqvarna’s new Pioneer electric enduro may not prevent the wheelie gangs, but it will surely do something about the noise and the non-road legal aspect.

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Navigating the future: Automotive roadmaps for zero-emission vehicles

Innovation News Network

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK highlight advancements in clean-propulsion technologies and updates to its automotive technology roadmaps. The post Navigating the future: Automotive roadmaps for zero-emission vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access

Electrek

It sounds like Tesla jumped the gun when announcing that Nissan drivers now have access to the Supercharger network in North America. They will have to wait a bit.

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Xiaomi to launch another EV next year: report

Teslarati

Xiaomi is reportedly launching a second electric vehicle (EV) model by Q1 2025. Xiaomi’s second EV model will hit the market around February or March 2025. It is internally using the codename MX11. Local media outlets in China state that the Xiaomi MX11 will directly compete with the Tesla Model Y. Based on insider information, the Xiaomi MX11 will be an all-electric SUV.

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Anker’s full Black Friday sale takes $4,434 off power stations, Heybike Mars 2.0 e-bike $600 off, Worx, EGO Power+, Segway, more

Electrek

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a nice mix of Black Friday deals on backup power solutions, affordable EVs, and plenty of marked down lawn care equipment. Starting us off is the full Black Friday sale from Anker SOLIX that is taking up to $4,434 off units and bundles, like the C300 90,000mAh Power Stations that are returning to their lowest prices starting from $140.

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Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV's electric motor

Green Car Reports

Mercedes In-Drive system mounts the brakes to the electric motor In-Drive is a friction-based braking system Mercedes has In-Drive in active testing, hasn't given a timeline for production Mercedes-Benz is rethinking how the braking system works, and where it's located, in upcoming EVs. In Germany last week, Mercedes-Benz engineers showed Green.

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Podcast: GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar rebranding, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar’s rebranding, and more. Sponsored by ALSET Auto : North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

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53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring yet another new record, a little more than 1.19 million sales (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market). That’s up 57% year over year (YoY), compared to the overall market being up 11%, and it’s the 3rd month. [continued] The post 53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins!

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Northvolt, Hailed As Europe’s Future EV Battery Champion, Files For Bankruptcy

InsideEVs

"Northvolt's liquidity picture has become dire," the company said in its Chapter 11 petition.

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Tesla Giga Berlin Protester treehouses taken down

Teslarati

Grünheide police have begun taking down the treehouses built by protestors against Tesla Giga Berlin’s expansion. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, police started dismantling the treehouse protesters built to keep Tesla from expanding Giga Berlin. According to local reports , the last 20 treehouses were taken down carefully. Over the next few days, police will start disposing of the debris left from the demolished treehouses.

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Rivian CEO On Dealer Laws: 'As Close As You Can Get To Corruption'

InsideEVs

RJ Scaringe says that dealers essentially paid for laws that protect their business.

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Jeep launches Wagoneer S EV lease prices starting at just $599 per month

Electrek

Jeep’s first global luxury electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day. Despite its $72,000 price tag, lease prices for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV start at just $599 per month.

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Neuralink boosts hiring for manufacturing roles

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s brain computer interface (BCI) company, Neuralink, seems to be ramping its efforts to grow its manufacturing team. This was hinted at in job openings that were uploaded by the BCI startup, as well as posts from Neuralink recruiters on platforms such as LinkedIn. As noted in an Insider report, Neuralink posted several manufacturing-related job openings this week.

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These Are the Stars of the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show

The Truth About Cars

It's podcast time again! This week we discuss the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, the future of an iconic name in NASCAR, and two-way radios. We have automotive analyst Robby DeGraff on to discuss the brands that dominated this year's LA Auto Show. We recorded from the show floor, surrounded by new sheetmetal. For our NASCAR chat, Matthew Guy and I work through what will happen to the Chevrolet Camaro on the track, since the street car is dead.

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China digs deeper into EU dairy imports

Teslarati

China widened its anti-subsidy probe on dairy imports from the European Union (EU). The investigation into the EU dairy imports to China launched in August and has been tied to the EU’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports into Europe. China’s investigation now includes additional EU subsidy programs on dairy imports , including those in Denmark, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.

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Large Power Station On Wheels Has Many Uses

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the advantages electric vehicles have is that their batteries can store energy to be used for purposes other than driving. Vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-load are some of the terms used to describe this versatility. So, if you have a Ford Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, or Tesla Cybertruck and your. [continued] The post Large Power Station On Wheels Has Many Uses appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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