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Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development

Green Car Reports

Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. After launching the low-range MX-30 crossover, which has already been discontinued in the U.S., with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has.

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Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants

The Driven EV News

Two of Australia's biggest trucking groups land federal funds to roll out 54 electric trucks and build charging infrastructure to support them. The post Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Model S Plaid reports for police duty

Green Car Reports

The next Tesla to become a cop car is the Model S Plaid UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance created the police package for the Model S UP.FIT has also made a police-spec Cybertruck Unplugged Performance is displaying a new Tesla police car from its UP.FIT division at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This time, it's the Model S Plaid that's.

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What Falling Sales? Plugins Grew to a Record 1.7 Million Units in September!

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 33% in September 2024 compared to September 2023. There were 1.7 million registrations, which is a new record. BEVs were up by 12% YoY (year over year), to over one million units, but plugin hybrids did even better, jumping 57% YoY, selling over 0.6. [continued] The post What Falling Sales? Plugins Grew to a Record 1.7 Million Units in September!

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

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Karma Invictus positioned as Revero performance variant

Green Car Reports

The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, date Karma hasn't said how much the Invictus costs Karma Automotive this week unveiled yet another update of the long-lived Revero plug-in hybrid. The Karma Invictus is a more performance-focused.

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It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs

Electrek

Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block.

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Tesla Cybertruck wins “Coolest Car” at Golden Steering Wheel 2024 awards

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck was deemed the “Coolest Car” at The Golden Steering Wheel 2024 awards from Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild. The award was celebrated by the electric vehicle maker on social media. As noted in a press release from Axel Springer, the winners of The Golden Steering Wheel 2024 awards were very diverse this year, though a number of all-electric vehicles came away with accolades.

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Chinese solar giant Trina sells its Texas factory a week after it opens

Electrek

Trina Solar is selling its Texas solar panel factory as the US scrutinizes Chinese companies cashing in on Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks.

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Tesla Cybertruck now available for leasing in the U.S.

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is now available for leasing in the United States. The launch of the Cybertruck’s leasing option in the U.S. was announced by the electric vehicle maker through the all-electric pickup truck’s official account on social media platform X. A look at the Cybertruck’s order page for the United States shows that the vehicle could now be acquired through a full cash payment, financing, or a lease.

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‘UK-first’ intercity battery trial train outperforms diesel

Electrek

A "UK-first" intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively.

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

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Tesla officially launches Model 3 and Model Y in the Philippines

Teslarati

Tesla officially launched the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y crossover in the Philippines. Both vehicles are priced competitively against mainstream rivals in the country’s automotive segment. Tesla first Experience Center in the Philippines is located at 22 Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), a central business district and one of Metro Manila’s most high-end areas.

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Range Rover to launch smaller Velar electric SUV, the first to ride on JLR’s EMA platform

Electrek

Jaguar Land Rover confirmed the first EV based on its new EMA platform will be here in less than two years. After the Range Rover Electric and Sport EVs, a smaller electric SUV, likely the Velar will hit the market.

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Tesla China earns “Automotive Privacy” certification in China

Teslarati

Tesla became one of the first automakers in China to earn a “Vehicle Privacy Protection” certification. This was according to an announcement from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China. The certification indicates that all Tesla vehicles produced at Gigafactory Shanghai meet China’s standards for automotive data security compliance.

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This Is The Electric Roadster We’ve Been Waiting For: The AC Ace Classic EV

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’ve ever been tempted to buy an electric roadster, but didn’t want to pad the pockets of a tone-deaf billionaire with fascist tendencies who launches his half-assed version of an electric sports car into orbit just for s s and giggles, then perhaps it’s time to consider a battery-electric version. [continued] The post This Is The Electric Roadster We’ve Been Waiting For: The AC Ace Classic EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Tesla launches crazy Supercharging incentive in Europe for Model Y

Teslarati

Tesla is launching a crazy Supercharging incentive in Europe for Model Y, offering one free year of charging at the automaker’s expansive network if delivery is taken by the end of the year. Tesla is known for pushing the envelope in terms of what it offers to push sales upward toward the end of the year. The company has used things like discounts, free Supercharging, and other incentives to pad delivery figures as the end of the year approaches.

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Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 starts at under $44,000 with more range and an NACS port

Electrek

Hyundai officially announced prices and EPA range estimates for the new 2025 IONIQ 5. The upgraded IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first EV with an NACS port, so you can charge up at Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. With more range, features, and trim options than ever, the electric SUV is an improvement in every way.

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Volvo EX90 “Driver Understanding System” Wins TIME Best Inventions Award

CleanTechnica EVs

We often write about ways driver-assist technology is helping to make driving safer. One of the biggest safety issues on the road, though, is impaired drivers. I’ve known people who were killed by drunk drivers, and most of us probably have. Something other writers and readers here have noted before. [continued] The post Volvo EX90 “Driver Understanding System” Wins TIME Best Inventions Award appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM is retiring another gas-powered model to make room for the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV

Electrek

GM is retiring another gas-powered car at its Kansas plant to clear room for the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV. The facility will soon house a new “family of Bolt models” as GM brings back the popular, low-cost EV.

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Lucid reports having a ‘landmark’ quarter with Wall Street beat

Teslarati

Lucid announced its Q3 2024 financial results, slightly beating Wall Street expectations. Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson called Q3 2024 a “landmark” quarter for the company. Lucid reported a revenue of $200 million in the third quarter, ending it with approximately $5.16 billion in total liquidity. The company also reported a GAAP net loss per share of $(0.41) and a non-GAAP net loss per share of $(0.28).

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Kia’s new EV4 hatch officially spotted in the US for the first time

Electrek

Kia is launching its lower-priced EV4 electric sedan next year. For the first time, Kia’s new EV4 hatch variant was spotted on US streets. Here’s what we know about the electric hatch so far.

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Electric Buses In Zion National Park: 6-Month Report Card

CleanTechnica EVs

Background: Spectacular Zion Canyon — Cars Prohibited 7 Months a Year: I would argue that the 6-mile route up Zion Canyon in Zion National Park is the most beautiful place in the world. Twenty-five years ago, Zion National Park went “green.” The National Park Service decided that automobile traffic in. [continued] The post Electric Buses In Zion National Park: 6-Month Report Card appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cadillac Kills XT4 in Favor of EV Production

The Truth About Cars

GM has announced it will end production of the Cadillac XT4 early next year in a shift towards EVs, namely the next-gen Chevy Bolt, at its Fairfax plant in Kansas. This wasn’t the original plan. Those of you with long memories may recall the company said earlier this year it would build the XT4 and new Bolt on the same assembly line. Apparently, someone with access to a PowerPoint slide deck had a change of heart.

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This vintage-themed electric bike and sidecar screams old-school style

Electrek

What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara.

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Elon Musk says Tesla is improving Optimus robot’s design for one reason

Teslarati

Elon Musk revealed on X on Thursday that Tesla is improving the design of the Optimus robot for one specific reason that is a major bottleneck in terms of production. Tesla’s Optimus robot is perhaps one of the most exciting prospects of the company’s future. Musk has already said in the past that he believes it will be the most popular product of any kind ever because of what it will be capable of.

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Save $400 on MOD’s new Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike, Heybike Ranger S e-bike $999, Hiboy 2024 P6 e-bike $940, more

Electrek

It’s another day of Black Friday EV Green Deals, with MOD Bikes launching its vintage-inspired, limited-edition Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike as part of its ongoing sale for $3,499. Right behind it is another early Black Friday weekend sale from Heybike that has lowered costs on its Ranger S Folding e-bike to $999 , among others. Next, we have Hiboy’s early access Black Friday deals that is seeing the 2024 P6 Fat-Tire e-bike hit a new $940 low.

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Is The Kia EV3 The EV We’ve Been Waiting For? Golden Steering Wheel Team Says Yes

CleanTechnica EVs

Several months ago, I discussed whether the Kia EV3 could be the EV most likely to “fill the hole” of the cheaper Tesla model (aka Model 2 or Model C) that people have been waiting for for years. Naturally, if we look outside the US, BYD is running away with. [continued] The post Is The Kia EV3 The EV We’ve Been Waiting For? Golden Steering Wheel Team Says Yes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes is offering dealers up to $3,000 for every EV sold

Electrek

Mercedes is now paying dealers up to $3,000 for every EV they sell until the end of the year. As part of its new Q4 2024 EQ Sales Challenge, the company is giving dealers a good reason to move EVs off the lot.

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Tesla Offers $999 Cybertruck Leases to Drum Up Demand

The Truth About Cars

At first, Tesla loved to tout its Cybertruck order numbers, but it now seems like the list of hopeful buyers might not be so hefty. A short while ago, we reported that the lead time for a new Cybertruck had shrunk considerably. Now, we’re learning that Tesla is implementing a new lease program designed to draw in potential buyers for the ultra-polarizing pickup truck.

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Tesla China domestic sales and import figures for October 2024 released

Teslarati

Tesla China sold a total of 68,280 vehicles wholesale in October 2024. From this number, a total of 27,795 vehicles were exported to foreign markets. This was according to data recently released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Considering the CPCA’s recent data, Tesla China sold a total of 40,485 vehicles to the domestic market in October.

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Mazda Sneakily Announces New Four-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine Program

The Truth About Cars

Many have wondered which direction Mazda would take with future powertrain development, as the automaker has talked about rotary range-extending engines, plug-in hybrids, and more. We’re now starting to get a clearer picture of how Mazda’s propulsion systems may look going forward, as it recently snuck some significant news into its latest financial report.

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Starlink Direct-To-Cell coming to New Zealand

Teslarati

SpaceX is working with One NZ to bring Starlink Direct-to-Cell (aka Starlink Cellular) to New Zealand. One NZ has already announced plans to launch One NZ Satellite to Mobile, a new service for Kiwis thanks to the company’s collaboration with SpaceX. One NZ Satellite will offer TXT services to the network’s customers. Voice and basic data capability will be available at a later date.

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These U.S. States Desperately Need More EV Chargers

InsideEVs

Here are the states that are struggling to build enough public charging points to keep up with the number of registered EVs.

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E1 shares season 2 electric boat racing calendar after Team Brady wins the inaugural championship

Electrek

Young electric boat racing series E1 capped off its inaugural season last month with the first championship going to a team led by someone who knows how to win – Tom Brady. As we approach the new year, E1’s focus is on season 2, and it has shared the tentative racing calendar, which includes seven Grand Prix events scattered worldwide, including a race in the USA.

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Hyundai's Ioniq 5 Is A Charging Hero. Here's How It Does On A Tesla Supercharger

InsideEVs

The Tesla NACS revolution comes to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Here's how Hyundai engineers worked to get charging speeds just right.

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