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Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales

The Driven EV News

Tesla launches new LeaseMyTesla program in Australia in its latest bid to arrest the slump in sales in the local electric vehicle market. The post Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz Gives Hints Of Future Charging Locations

CleanTechnica EVs

Mercedes-Benz, like a number of other manufacturers, figured out over the past few years that relying on charging companies and government to power electric vehicles wasn’t going to work out. This, of course, flies in the face of what car manufacturers have always done. It was their job to build. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Gives Hints Of Future Charging Locations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Battery Replacement Costs Are Poised To Plunge: 'Cheaper Than Fixing An Engine'

InsideEVs

A new report highlights the outsize effect of falling lithium prices on used EVs and second-life batteries.

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Tesla and Rivian are settling their battery tech theft lawsuit

Electrek

Tesla and Rivian have been embroiled in a lawsuit in which the former accused the latter of having stolen battery technology by poaching Tesla employees. It sounds like the two automakers are finally about to settle the lawsuit, which has been going on for 4 years.

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

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Rumors About Electric Cars And Short Battery Life Debunked In This Study

CleanTechnica EVs

Whether it’s child labor in cobalt mining (shhh — cobalt is used in almost all electronic devices, but don’t tell anyone), range anxiety, or the collapse of the power grid if all electric cars charge at the same time, the internet is inundated with false statements and half-truths about electric. [continued] The post Rumors About Electric Cars And Short Battery Life Debunked In This Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla launches FSD Supervised for Cybertruck in Canada

Teslarati

Months after launching Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) for Cybertruck owners in the U.S., Tesla’s highly-anticipated software has finally started making its way to Canada. As spotted by multiple owners in Canada over the weekend, Tesla has started rolling out its FSD Supervised to Canada’s Cybertrucks with version v12.5.5.3. The news follows Tesla’s initial rollout of FSD Supervised for U.S.

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Candela Closes $40M Funding Round to Meet Demand For Electric Foiling Ferries

Electric Cars Report

Globally, waterborne transport accounts for 3% of greenhouse gas emissions—a challenge Candela aims to tackle with its revolutionary electric hydrofoil technology. This innovation enables operators to switch to sustainable electric vessels, providing shorter travel times, more frequent departures, enhanced comfort, and significantly reduced operational costs compared to traditional ships.

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I Test Drive A Nissan Ariya & Marvel At Some Year-End Deals

CleanTechnica EVs

I was driving past a grocery store and noticed they had a station to test drive the Nissan Ariya a little north of Denver, Colorado. I stopped by and took it for a spin. I drove the top-of-the-line all-wheel-drive Platinum trim. This has the power liftgate, heated and cooled leather. [continued] The post I Test Drive A Nissan Ariya & Marvel At Some Year-End Deals appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla, Rivian still face complicated direct sales laws across U.S. states

Teslarati

Executives from both Tesla and Rivian have commented on the decades-long fight to overturn direct vehicle sales bans across many U.S. states, reigniting a long-held conversation in the electric vehicle (EV) community about dealership policy lobbying groups and online sales models. Tesla has managed to side-step direct sales bans in many states through legal loopholes such as leasing-only models, processing purchases as out-of-state transactions, or simply opening stores in exempted tribal territ

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Old Cartoon Shows Us How Much Energy Has Changed Since 1977

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, my wife decided that she wanted to watch some old Flintstones cartoons. I mean, who doesn’t like nostalgia? But, being more of a geek, it wasn’t long before I wondered something about one of the voice actors and was Googling things. Before long, I fell down a Flintstones rabbit. [continued] The post Old Cartoon Shows Us How Much Energy Has Changed Since 1977 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Is Porsche’s EV-only Macan a big gamble?

EV Central

Porsche’s Macan medium SUV is the sporting brand’s runaway best-seller in Australia and joins the larger Cayenne SUV to account for the bulk of Porsche sales. Don’t mess with a good thing? Well, too late for that. The electric-only second-generation Macan has arrived in showrooms, Porsche taking a gamble there’s appetite for an EV-only SUV as the petrol-powered Macan withdraws.

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What’s New With Tesla Software Updates?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla vehicles regularly receive over-the-air software updates that add new features and enhance existing ones over Wi-Fi. These updates introduce new features and updates to Tesla vehicles, which the company says makes the vehicle safer and more capable over time. For example, version 2024.44.3.1 was released yesterday and contains minor. [continued] The post What’s New With Tesla Software Updates?

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Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 EVs for power loss risk

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles due to a faulty charging control unit. A faulty Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) charging control unit can cause a complete loss of power, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. The affected models include: – Hyundai: 2022-2024 Ioniq 5, 2023-2025 Ioniq 6, – Genesis: 2023-2024 GV60, […] The post Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 EVs for power loss risk appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry

Innovation News Network

Charlie Tan, CEO of Global Impact Coalition, discusses shaping the chemical industry by addressing systemic barriers and advancing solutions. The post Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition Unveiled In LA

Electric Cars Report

At the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat revealed the new 2025 Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition. An embodiment of made-in-Italy design, the Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition is a statement piece, reflecting Giorgio Armani’s expertise and the refined artistry of Fiat’s Centro Stile design studio in Turin, Italy. Produced at the Fiat […] The post Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition Unveiled In LA appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Skoda Slavia facelift to launch in H2 2025. What to expect?

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Nov 2024, 08:03 AM Skoda Slavia facelift is expected to come with a host of cosmetic and feature updates along with a new automatic transmission. Skoda Slavia facelift is expected to come with a host of cosmetic and feature updates along with a new automatic transmission. Skoda Slavia is ready to receive a facelift next year.

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Reduced CHEAPR BEV Incentive and Other Changes for 2025

EV Club of CT

Program Changes for 2025 Have Been Announced Rebates have been running hot for this program for the past couple of years as can be seen in the graph. It has gotten to the point that.

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Exclusive: Check out the massively updated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe that’s set for India launch

Baua Electric

Here is your first and exclusive look at all the changes that the India-bound BMW 2 Series packs in. The second-generation BMW 2 Series will go on sale in global markets from March of 2025 and an India launch is also confirmed. The BMW 2 Series sedan has been around in the Indian luxury car market for quite some time but it has largely remained confined to the sidelines.

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Tesla Sued This Startup. Getting It To Drop The Case Was ‘A Guessing Game’

InsideEVs

EVject makes a charging connector that allows EV owners to drive away while charging, potentially avoiding a dangerous situation.

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Tesla and Rivian are settling their battery tech theft lawsuit

Baua Electric

(Source: Tesla) Tesla and Rivian have been embroiled in a lawsuit in which the former accused the latter of having stolen battery technology by poaching Tesla employees. It sounds like the two automakers are finally about to settle the lawsuit, which has been going on for 4 years. In 2020, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian over allegedly stealing trade secrets by hiring former Tesla employees and encouraging them to bring documents.

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Used Buying Guide For Plug-In Hybrid Electric Cars

InsideEVs

A used PHEV can be tempting, especially with the potential eligibility for a federal tax credit.

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2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS review

Baua Electric

Overview IT FEELS like the 718 Spyder RS is a car Porsche’s engineers have been wanting to build for years but were held back by management wary of creating something from this mid-engine platform that could overshadow the flagship 911 and highlighting the inconvenience of physics when installing a powerplant that far back in the chassis. Well, the Spyder RS is here now, and it’s every bit the purist’s Porsche.

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2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Gets A Lot More Powerful—And Expensive

InsideEVs

It becomes the quickest-accelerating production Audi ever made.

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US Automakers Face Major Changes To EV And Emissions Policies

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford, GM, Stellantis, and other US automakers and suppliers have invested nearly $146 billion over the past three years in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of electric vehicles according to the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan. But in MAGAmerica, much of that investment could be wasted if. [continued] The post US Automakers Face Major Changes To EV And Emissions Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica.