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Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod

Green Car Reports

Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 miles of range in the restomod Kia turns 80 this year, and to celebrate the automaker's U.K. division commissioned an electric restomod of a humble Pride hatchback. The EV conversion was done.

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SpaceX aces fifth Starship test flight with successful Super Heavy booster catch

Teslarati

Update 9:56 a.m.: Added para 8 to reflect successful splashdown in Indian Ocean. SpaceX aced its fifth Starship test flight this morning, known as Integrated Test Flight 5 (IFT-5), after gaining licensing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The launch was the most successful yet and featured an unbelievable moment as SpaceX performed the first-ever catch of the Super Heavy Booster by Mechazilla launch tower, enabling the re-use of a rocket.

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Price parity is here: new Stellantis crossover is the same price, EV or ICE

Electrek

The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is this: whether you go with gas or electric, the price you pay remains the same. (!

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Tesla’s Robovan was ‘possibly’ designed to fit into Boring Co. tunnels

Teslarati

Following the unveiling of Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan last week, the company’s lead designer has shared a few words about the design of the unique autonomous vehicles—including the fact that the Robovan could “possibly” have been designed to be small enough to fit inside of a Boring Company tunnel. In a video recap of the We, Robot event shared by The Kilowatts on Sunday, host Ryan Levenson interviews Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen while sitting in the new Ro

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

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Rosenbauer opens the order books on Panther 6×6 electric fire truck [video]

Electrek

Austrian emergency vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer has officially opened the order books on its latest electric fire truck. Meet the Panther 6×6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighter (ARFF).

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U.S. EV Sales Hit Another Record In Q3 2024: '10% Share Within Reach'

InsideEVs

General Motors has officially become America's second-best-selling EV maker behind Tesla, pushing Hyundai Motor Group into the third spot.

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Check out this Tesla Cybertruck-inspired ‘Cybertrailer’

Teslarati

With the unveiling of its Cybercab and Robovan last week, Tesla is now set to offer an even wider array of electric vehicle (EV) options to the market. Even as the company’s lineup has expanded over the years, however, many fans have continued to request a first-party camper or trailer of some sort, and one company has recently launched such a product with a design based on the Cybertruck.

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Real Zero at Fortescue

CleanTechnica EVs

Fortescue has been in the news a lot recently. Just a few weeks ago, at a United Nations roundtable, Fortescue Executive Chairman Dr Andrew Forrest AO unveiled a plan to move mining operations from “net zero” to “real zero.” “The detailed timeline shows how Fortescue will eliminate Scope 1 and. [continued] The post Real Zero at Fortescue appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Court rules against Tesla Sweden in license plate withholding suit

Teslarati

A court in Sweden has ruled that Tesla can’t force a local post provider to resume deliveries of the company’s license plates, after the country’s largest postal service joined labor efforts last year by withholding all mail from the company. PostNord, Sweden’s largest mail provider, joined strikes lodged against Tesla by union IF Metall last November, going on to halt the delivery of the company’s license plates.

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What’s Holding Back The EV Revolution In America? It’s The Charging, Stupid!

CleanTechnica EVs

EV sales around the world are gaining ground in many countries but sputtering somewhat in the US. They are well over 95 percent of sales in Norway, 50 percent in China, and 24 percent in France, but in America, they are struggling to get past the 10 percent mark. Alan. [continued] The post What’s Holding Back The EV Revolution In America? It’s The Charging, Stupid!

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

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Inbound 2026 Renault Twingo E-Tech takes the fight to the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4 with cut-throat pricing

EV Central

Renault isn’t messing around with its all-new baby EV. The French brand has already revealed its all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech will be priced from just €20,000 ($A32,500) when it arrives in 2026. Set to be unwrapped again in updated form at the Paris motor show on October 14, the Twingo E-Tech has been priced to go up against budget EVs like the BYD Dolphin ($36,890 plus on-road costs), the GWM Ora ($33,990 drive-away) and the MG4 51, which is currently on-sale at $30,990 drive-away.

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At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price

CleanTechnica EVs

The theme at the Paris Auto Show this year is lower priced electric cars that can compete with low cost offerings from Chinese manufacturers. The post At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Lynk & Co 02 Is A Volvo EX30 Designed To Make Car Sharing Easier

InsideEVs

This small crossover has a "sharing strap" that will take the driver directly to the app used to manage the carsharing program.

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Tesla Proved Many People Wrong For Years — Is This Time The Same, Or Different?

CleanTechnica EVs

Let me start with some personal history and perspective. I believed in the Tesla story and mission, and its targets, starting in 2012. When people were skeptical about the Tesla Model S and Supercharging, I thought they were great and was bullish on Tesla’s future. When people said the Model. [continued] The post Tesla Proved Many People Wrong For Years — Is This Time The Same, Or Different?

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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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Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons

The Driven EV News

Battery electric vehicle sales in Australia have flattened in recent months partly due to governments axing incentives, concerns about safety and depreciation, and misinformation. The post Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons appeared first on The Driven.

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Mini John Cooper Works Electric: It’s Official This Time, We Promise

InsideEVs

The first-ever battery-powered Mini JCW models are here. But you probably already knew that.

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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron revealed with 656 km range

Electric Cars Report

Audi is expanding its electric model portfolio with the Q6 Sportback e-tron, one of the most popular body designs among customers. The powerful and iconic SUV design typical of Audi in the Q6 SUV e-tron is complemented by the essence of a Sportback’s features. The Q6 Sportback e-tron, which features the familiar strengths of the PPE in terms of […] The post Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron revealed with 656 km range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Elon Musk excited about being asleep at the wheel as he launches Tesla Cybercab

EV Central

Tesla has revealed its first concept for the all-new Robotaxi that it is developing in an attempt to bring autonomous cars to the masses when it will be launched in 2027 priced from $US30,000 ($A44,500). Dubbed the Tesla Cybercab concept, the US brand’s new two-door vision for its autonomous future was unwrapped alongside a larger 20-seat mini-van, called the Robovan, that’s also claimed to be capable of self-driving.

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Lucid Air Pure Lease Rate Drops To $549 Per Month

InsideEVs

The Pure is the most efficient version of the Air, too.

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Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV

The Driven EV News

British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model. The post Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny joins Kerala police fleet. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 14 Oct 2024, 10:39 AM The Maruti Suzuki Jimny features a 1.5-litre engine producing 102 bhp and 136 Nm of torque, paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. --> The Maruti Suzuki Jimny features a 1.5-litre engine producing 102 bhp and 136 Nm of torque, paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed aut … The Maruti Suzuki Jimny features a 1.5-litre engine producing 102 bhp and 136 Nm of torque, paired with either a

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Tesla Semi shows impressive efficiency in 3,000-mile DHL test

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi has now been tested by a few different companies, and recent client DHL has just shared its results from a two-week trial period with the Class 8 truck, noting that it significantly outperformed the company’s expectations. On its website , DHL has posted initial results from a two-week testing period with the Tesla Semi, in which it drove the electric Class 8 truck over 3,000 miles of its normal operating routes based in Livermore, California.

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2024 Jeep Meridian bookings begin. Everything you should know before booking one

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 14 Oct 2024, 12:03 PM The 2024 Jeep Meridian will come with a host of features like Level 2 ADAS suite and more. 2025 Jeep Meridian will come with feature additions and cosmetic updates. Jeep is gearing up to launch the updated iteration of the Meridian SUV in the Indian market. The SUV manufacturer has already started accepting bookings for the new Jeep Meridian.

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Rosenbauer opens the order books on Panther 6×6 electric fire truck [video]

Baua Electric

Austrian emergency vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer has officially opened the order books on its latest electric fire truck. Meet the Panther 6×6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighter (ARFF). Four electric motors power the new 6×6, delivering vastly superior performance, handling, and acceleration than its diesel-powered competition. The Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 electric was specially designed to meet the specific needs of airport fire and rescue services that have to be ever-ready to respond t

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Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod

Baua Electric

Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 miles of range in the restomod Kia turns 80 this year, and to celebrate the automaker’s U.K. division commissioned an electric restomod of a humble Pride hatchback. The EV conversion was done by Electrogenic, a U.K. firm that specializes in fitting classic cars like the Citroën DS with electric powertrains.

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Price parity is here: new Stellantis crossover is the same price, EV or ICE

Baua Electric

The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is this: whether you go with gas or electric, the price you pay remains the same. (!) Price parity, in the context of EVs, basically means that it would cost the same to buy an electric version of a car as an internal combustion version.

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This BMW concept car is finally entering into production. But can you get one

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Oct 2024, 14:55 PM The production spec BMW Skytop will be powered by the 4.4-liter twin-turbo petrol V8 engine, delivering a potent 617 bhp. The company stated that only 50 examples of the open-top V8 roadster will be built. --> The production spec BMW Skytop will be powered by the 4.4-liter twin-turbo petrol V8 engine, delivering a potent 617 bhp.

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