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Which electric cars have the most range?

Green Car Reports

For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even as the overdue reality.

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Damen sets a world record for most powerful electric tugboat

Electrek

Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference.

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More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate

CleanTechnica EVs

I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal. [continued] The post More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian launches R2, R3X tour across North America

Teslarati

Rivian has announced plans to take its upcoming electric vehicles (EVs) on a tour around North America, after the company first started showing its next-generation vehicles earlier this year. Last week, Rivian announced in a post on its website that it would be displaying both the upcoming R2 and R3X vehicles at various locations in the U.S. and Canada, after it began showing them at select locations in August.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner electric semi trucks to California fleet

Electrek

Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet.

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2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option

Green Car Reports

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as an EV and hybrid The electric CLA will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes It may be the first EV to feature both CCS and NACS charge ports Mercedes-Benz still views the future as electric, though the timeline for the transition’s become a bit fuzzier and longer than anticipated.

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Enwin Utilities adds $1 million Terex electric bucket truck to fleet [video]

Electrek

The Windsor, Ontario utility says it’s driving towards a more sustainable future after adding a dozen new electric vehicles to its fleet – including a state-of-the-art, 55-foot Terex electric bucket truck.

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Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

The Driven EV News

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar says it is “good to go” on vehicle to grid (V2G) technology in Australia – for at least one of its models – after one… The post Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E End-Of-Year Deals Are Outrageous

InsideEVs

How about 0% financing or $10,500 lease discounts, plus a free home charger and installation?

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Saldivar’s Trucking: first owner-operator to deploy Volvo VNR Electric semi

Electrek

Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar’s Trucking becomes first independent owner-operator in the US to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck.

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

Brief

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The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Aims For Lucid-Beating Efficiency

InsideEVs

Mercedes claims the CLA can achieve 5.2 miles per kWh, beating the Lucid Air to become the most efficient EV on sale.

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It’s No Fun, Watching The EV Social Media Scene Fragment

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite having some bad history on the platform (getting a strange ban in 2023), X/Twitter has still been a useful platform. Not only are there a still a lot of good people on there, but there’s a lot of good information for articles. It has also been very useful for. [continued] The post It’s No Fun, Watching The EV Social Media Scene Fragment appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Mercedes CLA EV Will Have Both Tesla NACS And CCS Plugs

InsideEVs

Both charging ports will be on the same side of the car under the same charging flap.

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Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act!

CleanTechnica EVs

The federal tax incentives and rebates contained in the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to be eliminated soon. Now is the time to act. The post Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act! 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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Mercedes’ upcoming electric CLA has a ton of neat EV tech and options

Electrek

Mercedes released a look at the powertrain technology of its upcoming electric CLA , and it includes tons of neat EV tech and some interesting options for battery technology and what looks to be the most flexible charging system we’ve seen yet.

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Luxury three-row 2025 Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV arrives to pinch sales from the Volvo EX90, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Range Rover Sport EV

EV Central

The large luxury family-friendly SUV segment is set to superheat with the arrival of the new 2025 Cadillac Vistiq early next year. Bigger than the Optiq compact SUV that was also revealed by Cadillac in 2024, it adds a handy third row of seats missing from the stylish Lyriq crossover that’s already on sale in Australia. Hotly tipped to be locked in for a launch Down Under, along with the Optiq, the seven-seat Vistiq sits below the giant Escalade IQ EV in the US car-maker’s EV line-up

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Why Use Battery Swapping? Where Is Swapping is Most Needed?

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, CleanTechnica has featured articles about the COSCO Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric ship, a container ship now operating in China along the coast and on rivers. It uses containerized energy storage to swap batteries. China has also electrified rail, more electric buses than anywhere else in the world, and. [continued] The post Why Use Battery Swapping?

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Well Worth the Wait: Massachusetts 2024 Climate Bill

Green Energy Consumers

On November 14 th the House and Senate passed Massachusetts’ latest climate law which is a compromise of bills passed by the two chambers earlier in the year. We are happy to write that, while their compromise did not contain everything we were pushing for, it makes great strides on a wide range of issues from supporting EV charging to reforming the state’s gas utility laws.

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Core Battery Fundamentals

CleanTechnica EVs

Modern electric vehicle batteries began with lithium-ion batteries, originally applied to portable electronics and other portable applications. Batteries based on sodium have now been developed. These batteries have something in common. They all use intercalation. Intercalation simply means that charged compounds are physically stuffed in between the gaps in materials.

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Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids

The Driven EV News

The dominance of Tesla and its big Chinese rival BYD in the leasing market is being shaken by a number of rising EV brands, and the growing popularity of plug in hybrid vehicles. The post Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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Fast feline future: Jaguar’s all-electric comeback shown off testing for the first time ahead of 2026 launch

EV Central

Jaguar has posted the very first picture of the fast all-electric GT that will leads its brave charge into the future. This is the car Jaguar hopes will spearhead its global renaissance from slow-selling premium brand to an ultra-luxury all-electric marque that will rival the best EVs from the likes of Bentley, Porsche and even Rolls-Royce. Shown as a camouflaged late-stage prototype in the imagery, the final product will be launched in 2026.

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Learn to Drive in an Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

Should student drivers learn to drive on an EV? Should there be a special EV licence, like the manual and automatic categories? Thanks to my neighbour Ken for supplying the L and P plates in the picture below. When I was a student driver (many decades ago), you passed your. [continued] The post Learn to Drive in an Electric Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solaris to provide 45 Urbino electric buses for Liège, Belgium

Electric Cars Report

Solaris has won a tender for 45 double-articulated Urbino 24 electric buses, that will be integrated into the transport network of the Belgian city of Liège. The first order under this tender was placed for 18 buses. This is the largest tender for double-articulated buses won by the manufacturer to date. Solaris’s double-articulated electric buses will join the fleet in Liège, Belgium.

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Kia Syros SUV spotted testing ahead of launch. What latest spy shot reveals

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Nov 2024, 11:42 AM Kia Syros will be the latest SUV from the Korean carmaker which is expected to be positioned between the Seltos and Sonet. Kia’s upcoming SUV Syros was spotted testing recently in Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh which is located near the Korean auto giant’s facility at Anantapur. Kia had recently teased the Syros SUV ahead of its India launch which is expected to take place early next year.

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10 Fleet Management Trends for 2025: A Guide to Stay Ahead

Green Fleet Magazine

Ready to future-proof your fleet? In 2025, AI-driven efficiencies, next-gen telematics, and sustainability shifts will reshape the industry. Stay on top of the trends defining fleet management's future.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi: Is it the most value-for-money variant?

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Nov 2024, 12:01 PM Maruti Suzuki VXi has been one of the most popular variants for a long time, promising value for money. Will the VXi trim of the new Dzire continue the same momentum? --> Maruti Suzuki VXi has been one of the most popular variants for a long time, promising value for money. Will the VXi trim of the new Dzire continue th … Maruti Suzuki VXi has been one of the most popular variants for a long time, promising value for money.

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Why EV Subsidies Are Important For The Future US Economy

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve written a couple of articles now about the US EV tax credit probably being killed by the Trump administration, and also other elements of the Inflation Reduction Act. In those articles, we’ve noted that this is bad for future US economic competitiveness. Some people don’t know the reason for. [continued] The post Why EV Subsidies Are Important For The Future US Economy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA to receive 48V hybrid tech, will get a new platform and engine

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Nov 2024, 12:53 PM Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA will be underpinned by the German luxury car giant’s MMA platform and newly developed engine. Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA will be underpinned by the German luxury car giant’s MMA platform and newly developed engine. Mercedes-Benz CLA is all set to receive its next-generation avatar, which is expected to break cover in the coming months.

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Trump aims to create framework for self-driving vehicles: report

Teslarati

A report shared over the weekend claims that the transition team for President-elect Donald Trump is looking to create a federal framework for self-driving vehicles—and to make the sector a top priority in the upcoming term. Trump’s transition team is looking to create federal rules for the rollout of autonomous vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter in a report from Bloomberg on Sunday.

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New Toyota Camry India launch on December 11, likely to be assembled locally

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Nov 2024, 13:01 PM The new generation Toyota Camry sedan is expected to be assembled locally in India. The new generation Toyota Camry sedan is expected to be assembled locally in India. The next-generation Toyota Camry sedan will be launched in India on 11th December. The ninth-generation Toyota Camry is already available globally and will be assembled locally in India to achieve more competitive pricing.

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Mercedes’ upcoming electric CLA has a ton of neat EV tech and options

Baua Electric

3717 Kilometer in 24 Stunden: Kein Elektroauto kam bislang weiter als der Mercedes-Benz CLA auf seiner Fahrt in Nardò. Im Windkanal wurde die Fahrzeugtarnung an den Zielwert der Serienfahrzeugs angeglichen. // 3717 kilometers in 24 hours: No electric car has ever gone further than the Mercedes-Benz CLA on its journey in Nardò. In the wind tunnel, the vehicle camouflage was adjusted to the specified value of the production vehicle.

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Saldivar’s Trucking: first owner-operator to deploy Volvo VNR Electric semi

Baua Electric

Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar’s Trucking becomes first independent owner-operator in the US to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck. The higher up-front cost of electric semi trucks has been a huge obstacle for smaller fleets.

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2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option

Baua Electric

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as an EV and hybrid The electric CLA will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes It may be the first EV to feature both CCS and NACS charge ports Mercedes-Benz still views the future as electric, though the timeline for the transition’s become a bit fuzzier and longer than anticipated. When it arrives next year, the electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the first of four new models (three of them U.S.

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Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner electric semi trucks to California fleet

Baua Electric

Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet. Reyes Beverage Group (RGB) plans to deploy the first twenty Freightliner electric semi trucks at its Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach warehouses, marking the first phase in the company’s transition to a fully zero emission truck fleet by 2039.

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