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After buying an EV, less than 1% of drivers go back to gas-powered cars

Electrek

Once you go electric, you almost never go back to a gas-powered car. According to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance , over 90% of EV drivers plan to buy another electric vehicle after trading in a gas car. Meanwhile, only 1% said they would return to an ICE vehicle.

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Colorado becomes the #1 state for EV sales, beating California

Teslarati

Colorado beat California in the electric vehicle (EV) race. The Centennial state now has the highest EV market share compared to any state in the US, reported the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM). Coloradans are purchasing electric vehicles at a higher rate than any other state because they are affordable, quiet, and a great ride.

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We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles

Electrek

Its been a four-plus-year journey for Gravity Lucid Motors second flagship SUV. Since it was first unveiled, Ive followed Gravitys development closely, itching to get behind the wheel of a full-fledged production version to test drive and that day has finally come, my friends. Last week, I took a trip to Lucids design studio, where I had my most intimate encounter with the Gravity SUV to date, including a brief but informative test drive around the Bay Area.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Take Gold & Silver in California Auto Sales (22 Charts)

CleanTechnica EVs

California, if it was its own country, would be the 4th largest economy in the world. It’s also one of the biggest electric vehicle (EV) markets. So, it’s long been one of the most important EV markets in the world. Let’s take a look at the top selling electric vehicle. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Take Gold & Silver in California Auto Sales (22 Charts) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected – Stanford

Electrek

Real-world driving and charging habits may make EV batteries last longer than researchers previously thought, finds a new Stanford-SLAC study.

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Swedish union pissed off because Tesla is still thriving despite strike: “It’s bullsh*t”

Teslarati

Swedish union IF Metal and its allies strike against Tesla Sweden has already been going on for over a year. But despite the unions efforts to block Teslas operations, the electric vehicle maker is proving to be extremely resilient. This has resulted in union officials getting very upset at Tesla Swedens stubbornness. After all, Tesla is not just getting around the unions blockades and strikes the company seems to be heading towards a stellar year with the number of vehicles it will sell in Swed

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Preview drive: 2025 Lucid Gravity reshapes SUV universe

Green Car Reports

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EV battery prices are plummeting and that’s great news for buyers

Electrek

EV battery prices are plummeting, falling faster than most expected. This year will mark the steepest decline since 2017. With new tech and cheaper alternatives hitting the market, electric vehicles will soon be even more affordable than their gas-powered counterparts.

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SpaceX to provide Ukraine access to Starlink Starshield

Teslarati

The Pentagon sent SpaceX a contract to expand its Starlink internet services in Ukraine. Under the Pentagons new contract with SpaceX, Starlink will provide connection through its Starshield internet services. SpaceX launched Starlink Starshield in 2022 to support national security. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth Observation, Communications, and Hosted Payloads, noted SpaceX at the

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Europe’s battery dreams die, but China cashes in

Electrek

Europes vision of building homegrown EV batteries to cut its reliance on China is dying. But China is more than ready to step in where other companies have failed.

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

Brief

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Tesla 2nd Highest Selling Automaker in California

CleanTechnica EVs

I published earlier today about the top selling electric vehicle models in California. For a thorough exploration into those, see that article. Below I’m taking a broader look and examining auto brand sales and the EV share of the overall market. To kick off, it’s certainly highly notable that 22.2%. [continued] The post Tesla 2nd Highest Selling Automaker in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD’s new Dolphin EV just leaked: Here’s our first look at the updated best-seller

Electrek

Another one of BYDs best-selling electric cars is due for an overhaul. BYDs new Dolphin EV just leaked in China, giving us a sneak peek at the updated model for the first time.

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GM to cut funding for Cruise in pivot away from commercial robotaxis

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) has announced plans to cut funding for its driverless robotaxi company Cruise, in a major pivot away from the commercial robotaxi business toward autonomy development in the company’s personal vehicles. On Tuesday, GM announced plans to cut funding for Cruise and bring its autonomy development program in-house to its own vehicles, as detailed in a press release.

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Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again

Electrek

Deja vu. Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again after several unsuccessful attempts in the last few years.

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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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Experience the 1st Electric Hydrofoil: A Pollution-Free Silent Electric Hydrofoil Ferry That Captures the Timelessness of the Sea

CleanTechnica EVs

New Zealand seems like the other side of the world, and is certainly a land and sea that many would love to explore. There is the timelessness of the water to experience, as well as the mountains and caves. Now, beginning at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Electric Hydrofoil Experience provides. [continued] The post Experience the 1st Electric Hydrofoil: A Pollution-Free Silent Electric Hydrofoil Ferry That Captures the Timelessness of the Sea appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis and CATL form joint venture to erect 50 GWh carbon-neutral LFP battery plant in EU

Electrek

European OEM Stellantis has announced a new joint venture with the worlds largest battery manufacturer CATL, to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant at one of the formers existing production sites.

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Tesla's Long-Rumored Affordable Car Appears to Be a Go

The Truth About Cars

The will they, wont they cycle of rumors around Teslas long-awaited affordable car is swirling again, this time because the automakers head of investor relations told a bank that it would launch in the first half of 2025. Pricing for the new car is expected to land at around $30,000 after incentives, but youd be forgiven for wondering how many times weve heard that promise before.

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XPeng’s regulatory filings share plans for facelifts to its G6 and G9 EVs, each abandoning LiDAR

Electrek

According to regulatory filings in China, EV automaker XPeng Motors is planning upgrades to at least two current models. The filings detail facelifts to the XPeng G6 and G9 SUVs and hint at the automakers strategy of moving on from LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla.

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New funding secures UK’s protection from dangerous animal diseases

Innovation News Network

A 200m investment in the UKs main research testing facility will bolster the country's fight against dangerous animal diseases. The post New funding secures UKs protection from dangerous animal diseases appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Genesis GV60 Magma EV spotted for the first time flaunting a new style [Video]

Electrek

Genesis has a new alter ego its about ready to unleash. The first vehicle from its new high-performance brand, the GV60 Magma, is launching next year. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally seeing the new Genesis GV60 Magma for the first time after it was spotted out in the wild.

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UK cracks down on electrical waste to reach circular economy goals

Innovation News Network

Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has announced that online marketplaces and vape producers will soon be paying their fair share of the cost of recycling electrical waste, levelling the playing field for UK retailers. Ensuring large online retailers pay their fair share is fairer for UK businesses who already pay to cover the costs of […] The post UK cracks down on electrical waste to reach circular economy goals appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Intramotev deploys first independently driven battery-electric railcar [Video]

Electrek

Zero-emissions freightmobility solutions specialist Intramotev continues to expand the use of its technology to new customers in the US. Today, the company shared video footage of its TugVolt battery electric railcar retrofit deployed at a calcium mine in Michigan.

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Carlos Tavares Could Be Directly Responsible for Killing the Hemi

The Truth About Cars

Its an open secret Carlos Tavares wasnt the most well-loved CEO ever to roam the halls of Auburn Hills but if a new report is any indication, it is possible he is directly responsible for deep-sixing the venerable 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. According to CNBC , quoting sources inside the company who are choosing to remain anonymous because theyre not supposed to blab about such things, Tavares pushed an agenda of cost-cutting myopia, ignoring the nuances of our market which includes a taste for V

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Nextracker ships the first 100% US-made solar trackers under the IRA

Electrek

Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Tesla’s plan for added Cybercab safety measure revealed

Teslarati

Tesla will reportedly use teleoperations as an extra safety measure when it first deploys its driverless taxi and ride-hailing service, according to an investor’s note from one firm this morning. On Tuesday, following a meeting with Tesla’s Investor Relations Head Travis Axelrod, Deutsche Bank wrote in a note that the company expects to need teleoperations, at least at first, as an additional safety measure to back the Cybercab’s camera-based self-driving system.

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I got a $1,000 electric boat from China two years ago. Here’s what it looks like now

Electrek

My regular readers may remember that two years ago, I was winning so hard at life that I bought myself a brand-spankin new boat as a treat. Dont get me wrong, Im still on an independent journalists salary here though, so when I say that I had boat money, I mean I scraped together enough to buy a $1,000 electric boat directly from China. Its now been two years since that Alibaba delivery, so lets see how its held up and what it looks like now.

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s new water supply contract gets approval

Teslarati

The Strausberg-Erkner Water Association (WSE) recently approved Tesla Giga Berlins new water supply contract. The associations new contract with Tesla covers Giga Berlins for a year and a half. WSE approved a draft of the new contract, according to the associations Chairman of assembly and mayor of Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Thomas Krieger (CDU). Tesla Giga Berlin would need to approve the draft as well for the water supply contract to push through.

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Cruise Robotaxi Service Is Dead As GM Pivots

InsideEVs

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Lectric Holiday sale continues Black Friday deals with $781 off e-bike bundles, Anker 60,000mAh station $80, Bluetti, Jetson, more

Electrek

Leading todays Green Deals further into December savings is Lectrics Holiday sale that is continuing many Black Friday deals with up to $781 taken off its e-bike bundles and offering a change-up with bonus savings all starting from $999. Next we have some returning backup power lows, with Ankers PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at $80 alongside its descendant models, as well as Bluettis Handsfree Backpack Power Stations and bundle options starting from $299.

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CDK Accused of Dealer Monopolization, Rival Tekion Launches Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

CDK Global has been accused of systematically bogarting the market for dealership management services by California-based rival Tekion, with the latter having launched a lawsuit alleging that CDK is intentionally attempting to curtail any legitimate competition by withholding data. If true, the broader ramifications of this would be that CDK Global had intentionally forced retailers to pay higher prices while keeping useful information from them likely resulting in those costs trickling down to

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We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us

The Driven EV News

Australians are being fooled into driving bigger and more dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us in more than one way. The post We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD Could Soon Outsell Ford And Honda

InsideEVs

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Tesla and India get the latest chapter in their story with new interest

Teslarati

Tesla appears to be trying to launch in India once again after the company has toed the line of establishing a presence there for several years. It seemed to be all over as Tesla had seemed to put any expansion of manufacturing for electric vehicles on pause , at least in terms of a new location. However, things might be turning around once again. A new report from Reuters now says that two sources have confirmed that Tesla is once again looking for showroom space in New Delhi.

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BYD teases next new model, and a possible successor to popular Atto 3

The Driven EV News

BYD's upcoming Sealion 05 EV spotted in regulatory approval documents, giving a sneak peek into whats to come from leading NEV maker. The post BYD teases next new model, and a possible successor to popular Atto 3 appeared first on The Driven.

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