Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla has replaced some of its US employees who were let go as part of a big wave of layoffs earlier this year with foreign workers using H-1B visas, which CEO Elon Musk is now campaigning to increase.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 30, 2024
General Motors is investigating a new way of configuring prismatic battery cells to improve cooling characteristics. A patent filing from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), dated Dec. 26, 2024 but originally filed by GM Jun. 23, 2023, details stacking of layers in an inverted "U" shape, as opposed to.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Lucid Motors has officially begun deliveries of its long-awaited Gravity SUV, after the company has talked the electric vehicle (EV) up throughout much of this year and following initial production beginning a few weeks ago. After Lucid officially began producing the Gravity at its Casa Grande, Arizona plant earlier this month , the company shared on X on Monday that it has begun deliveries of the electric SUV to employees, friends, and families to end the year.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Toyota Previa was the automaker's minivan in the '90s Toyota might bring back the Previa nameplate The resurrected Previa might feature electrified powertrains With its aerodynamic shape and mid-mounted engine, the Toyota Previa minivan remains one of the Japanese automaker's most daring designs. And it might return with plug-in powertrains.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Toyotas egg-shaped minivan, the Previa, is officially going electric. It will be revived as the first all-electric Toyota minivan. Will the funky-looking minivan find success as an EV?
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
We’ve looked at the top selling electric vehicles and top selling EV brands in the United States. We’ve looked at overall auto industry sales trends in the US. We’ve looked at how much more electric vehicles have grown compared to fossil fuel vehicles (which have shrunk). Now, let’s complete this. [continued] The post These Automakers Are Electrifying Fastest In USA New Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla is nearing completion of a special Cybertruck Easter Egg at its Gigafactory in Texas, and while crews appear to be just shy of finishing the structure in time for the new year, the project is looking much more like a Cybertruck. Earlier this month, drone pilot and Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer spotted a Cybertruck-shaped exit taking form at The Boring Company’s so-called “Cybertunnel,” after initially breaking ground on the tunnel back in March.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Some 268,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in November, a 2% year drop over year (YoY). Interestingly, BEVs and PHEVs had different behaviors, with the former growing 1% YoY to 185,000 units while PHEVs remained stuck in red, falling 9% in November to 83,000 units. As such, November saw. [continued] The post Europe EV Sales Report In November, 25% of New Cars Had a Plug appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Recent sightings of apparent Tesla Model Y Juniper prototypes have seemingly confirmed some of the long-rumored design elements of the updated all-electric crossover. These design elements include the vehicles headlights, its suspension, and its rear section. @klwtts @SawyerMerritt pic.twitter.com/bZWV7rn3FA — Suppakit Phonorthong (@suppalatte) December 29, 2024 The recent sightings: Recent videos of apparent Model Y Juniper prototypes featured the updated all-electric crossover traveling
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Kia is recalling 22,883 EV9 electric SUVs because they may be missing mounting bolts for their second- and third row-seats. The EV9 arrived in the U.S. as a 2024 model and is currently being sold here as a 2025 model. The recall includes a mix of vehicles from both model years that may have left the factory with missing seat bolts due to an error.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A closer look at the best-selling automotive groups for plugin electric vehicles part 3 of 4. This is the third edition of a series looking at the OEMs with the most EV sales. To have a look at the first and second parts, please check them out here and. [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Sales Leaders Best Selling OEMs, Part 3 of 4 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV will live up to its name as the Worlds first and only electric muscle car as it hits new markets outside North America. Dodges new electric Charger is officially headed overseas as the brand eyes a bigger share of the global market.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Following up our report on the top selling electric vehicle models in Europe, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups selling the most plugin vehicles in Europe. Looking at the the overall brand market in November, the best selling make with highest growth rate was #18 Cupra, [continued] The post The Top Selling Plugin Vehicle Brands in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla is now offering free lifetime supercharging for Foundation-series Cybertrucks purchased as inventory vehicles, suggesting that its having a tough time getting rid of the highly-priced limited edition vehicles.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Lucid’s second electric vehicle model, the Lucid Gravity, is now making its way to some of its buyers. For now, it’s just family, friends, and employees who are getting the initial deliveries. However, it shouldn’t be long at all before others start receiving theirs as well. The company posted the. [continued] The post Lucid Gravity Deliveries Begin appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) has shared its latest company-compiled delivery consensus from sell-side analysts. Based on the consensus, analysts are not expecting Tesla to beat its annual delivery figures from 2023. The consensus: As per Teslas company-compiled consensus , analysts are expecting the electric vehicle maker to post 506,763 vehicle deliveries for Q4 2024.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Toyota isnt exactly known for its head-turning designs, but its electric SUV is getting a new variant. After Toyotas bZ4X was spotted in the US with off-road upgrades and a matte green finish, are we finally about to see the new model?
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
It appears that Teslas AI team burned the midnight oil in the final days of 2024, with reports from electric vehicle owners indicating Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v12.6 to HW3/AI3 vehicles. FSD (Supervised) v12.6 is a good way for the company to provide HW3 owners with a substantial update before the year officially ended.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Key takeaways Charging trucks is the first, second, and third priority Side benefits to the site are welcomed, but cant be allowed to drive design decisions Dont let potential local or hypothetical value propositions distract from charging delivery As the people who will be building electric truck charging microgrids engage. [continued] The post Charging Trucks Comes First — Stay on Task appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla China has denied recent rumors suggesting that the Cybertruck would start sales in China on January 1, 2025. Tesla Chinas Denial: A spokesperson from Tesla China clarified to the National Business Daily (NBD) that rumors suggesting that the Cybertruck will start sales in China on January 1, 2025 are false information. The Tesla China spokesperson also highlighted that there are “no such plans for the Cybertruck to start sales in the country next month.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Reports came out in the past week that workers building a BYD factory in Brazil were working in “slavery” conditions and were potentially victims of human trafficking. Without a doubt, something horrible was going on. How much BYD knew or didn’t know, we don’t know, but the company has now. [continued] The post BYD Controversy In Brazil What Is Going On?
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) is expected to report its fourth quarter 2024 vehicle delivery report later this week.Amidst these expectations, UBS analyst Joseph Spak has shared his estimates for the electric vehicle makers Q4 2024 results. UBS expectations: Spak expects Tesla to report vehicle deliveries of 510,000 units for the fourth quarter. This would suggest a 5% year-over-year and 10% quarter-over-quarter increase in vehicle deliveries.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Many European governments are going much further with EV mandates and emissions regulations than we are here in the U.S., but at least one country is second-guessing its approach. The U.K. government may look to loosen some of its requirements as automakers struggle to keep pace with the gas phaseout process. Automakers have two months to submit comments to the government on EV sales quotas.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Kia issued a recall for nearly 23,000 EV9 models in the US over potentially missing seat bolts. Although only about 1% of the electric SUVs are estimated to have the defect, Kia is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 models out of caution. Heres how to get the fix.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Chinese industry is no stranger to slavery and forced labor allegations, but the reports are usually about workers within the country. Chinas BYD, its largest EV manufacturer, is breaking that trend with reports that workers building its new factory in Brazil were kept in slavery-like conditions, leading the South American country to stop issuing temporary work visas for the companys employees.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
One of our readers who has sent along great, eye-popping Tesla milestones over the past several years just mailed in another series of updates on Tesla progress. Note that Rajan has continued to send in positive Tesla milestones even in the past year, when many former Tesla fans could no. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Not Off To A Good Start … appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
One tech and vehicle reviewer has announced that he has sold his Tesla Cybertruck over the weekend, noting that he did so because he simply prefers another electric vehicle (EV) he owns. On Sunday, tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, shared an Instagram story saying that he had sold his Tesla Cybertruck, as spotted by X user BrianX2023.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The incoming administration has pledged to eliminate the EV incentives contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. The post The Case For And Against EV Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla is seemingly trying to get rid of dozens of Foundation Series Cybertrucks that have been sitting unsold for weeks.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
On todays exciting episode of Quick Charge , we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Tesla China seems headed for a strong end to 2024, with new vehicle registrations hitting an impressive 18,600 vehicles in the week of December 23 to 29, 2024. BY THE NUMBERS: During the week ending December 29, Tesla China saw18,600 new vehicle registrations,up 5.68%from the previous week’s 17,600 units , as noted in a CNEV Post report. Tesla’s registrations in China are so far up 7.7% year-over-year compared to 2023.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Many new vehicles come with flashy connected tech features that require a smartphone and app to function, but that process can leave behind a significant digital trail for the owners. Volkswagen and its associated brands (Audi, Seat, etc.) are now dealing with the fallout from their alleged mishandling of customer data , which involves hundreds of thousands of owners.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 30, 2024
After a half-century hiatus, thorium has returned to the front lines of nuclear power research as a source of fuel. In 2025, China plans to start building a demonstration thorium-based molten-salt reactor in the Gobi Desert. The 10-megawatt reactor project, managed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics (SINAP) , is scheduled to be operational by 2030, according to an environmental-impact report released by the Academy in October.
Electrek
DECEMBER 30, 2024
I was recently in China on yet another trip to tour the factories and showrooms of several leading micromobility companies, and Ill have more to share with you on that trip soon. But first, while I was getting ready to fly out of the Shanghai airport, I stumbled upon the coolest little motorized carry-on suitcase that functions like a seated electric scooter.
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