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GM killed Bolt EV and it's outsold other Chevy EVs in 2024

Green Car Reports

Despite being discontinued, the Chevy Bolt EV has outsold the Blazer EV in the first half of 2024 Launched last year, the Blazer EV appears to have overcome a problematic rollout GM promises that when the Bolt EV comes back for 2026 it will be the most affordable EV The Chevrolet Bolt EV is no longer in production, but it still outsold the Chevy.

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47% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 816,000 sales (in a 1.7-million-unit overall market). That’s up 33% year over year (YoY). Looking deeper at the numbers, BEVs were up 22% while PHEVs did even better, jumping 55% in May. Breaking down plugin sales. [continued] The post 47% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Review: For the 2025 Polestar 4, genre is a construct

Green Car Reports

The 4 packs a 102-kwh battery pack, with up to 200-kw fast charging Range? It’s 270 miles in two-motor form, 300 miles with one (both estimated) No 800-volt charging, but the Polestar 4 has Android firmware on deck About that rear glass…or the lack of it… Polestar has marched through its debut as a brand with a plug-in hybrid 1.

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How to Build EV Motors Without Rare Earth Elements

Cars That Think

The dilemma is easy to describe. Global efforts to combat climate change hinge on pivoting sharply away from fossil fuels. To do that will require electrifying transportation, primarily by shifting from vehicles with combustion engines to ones with electric drive trains. Such a massive shift will inevitably mean far greater use of electric traction motors, nearly all of which rely on magnets that contain rare earth elements, which cause substantial environmental degradation when their ores are e

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

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EV discounts increase, average price dips below Tesla

Green Car Reports

For the first time in nearly 18 months, the average new EV cost less than the average Tesla Dealers are cutting prices on used EVs and offering incentives on new ones The average discount on an EV was 12.4% of the average transaction price in May, nearly six points lower than the industry average Average EV prices have fallen over the past two.

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Tesla Energy posts record 9.4 GWh of battery storage deployed in Q2 2024

Teslarati

Tesla Energy is no longer a sleeping giant. During the second quarter of 2024, Tesla Energy was able to deploy 9.4 GWh of energy storage products. This represents the highest quarter deployment of energy storage products in Tesla’s history to date. Tesla Energy was already a standout in the company’s Q1 2024 Update Letter. In the document, Tesla highlighted that Q1’s energy deployments were a new record at 4.1 GWh.

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Tesla leads charge in EV sales as new milestone reached in June, BYD dips

The Driven EV News

EV sales in June reached a significant milestone, breaking through 50,000 for the first time for the June half year, and as Tesla continues to dominate the charts and BYD sees a dip. The post Tesla leads charge in EV sales as new milestone reached in June, BYD dips appeared first on The Driven.

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NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens

Innovation News Network

An experimental nasal vaccine that may provide enhanced protection against variants of SARS-CoV-2 is now enrolling healthy adults in the US. The post NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Europe EV Sales Report — Volkswagen Is Recovering Its Mojo

CleanTechnica EVs

And Volvo EX30 ends May in 2nd place. Some 226,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in May, which is down 10% year over year (YoY), which is a more significant slip than what the overall market experienced (-3% YoY). And while this time Tesla carries most of the blame. [continued] The post Europe EV Sales Report — Volkswagen Is Recovering Its Mojo appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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China is building a mammoth 8 GW solar farm

Electrek

State-owned power company China Three Gorges Renewables Group will build an 8 GW solar farm as part of a nearly $11 billion integrated energy project.

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

Brief

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EVs At 24.1% Share In France — Down YoY As Trade Barriers Kick In

CleanTechnica EVs

The June auto market saw plugin EVs at 24.1% share in France, down from 26.9% year on year. Volume of both BEVs and PHEVs was down YoY, declining more than the overall market drop. Overall auto volume was 181,711 units, down 4.8% YoY, and far below 2016–2019 seasonal norms (~235,000). [continued] The post EVs At 24.1% Share In France — Down YoY As Trade Barriers Kick In appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

Electrek

Kia’s EV sales in the US doubled in the first half of the year, hitting a new record. After selling over 5,000 EVs for the third straight month, Kia looks to keep the momentum going in the second half of 2024.

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes June. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 set new Q2 US sales records as EV hot streak continues

Electrek

Hyundai is showing no signs of slowing down in the US EV market after a record-breaking second quarter. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both set new Q2 sales records as demand for long-range EVs at an affordable price continues to climb in the US.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Fortescue and Liebherr to develop first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines

The Driven EV News

Fortescue and German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr to develop what they say will be the first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines in the world. The post Fortescue and Liebherr to develop first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines appeared first on The Driven.

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EV sales slump? No one told Blue Bird (BLDB), their stock is soaring!

Electrek

EV stocks have had a rough couple of months, but Georgia-based bus brand Blue Bird has seen its stock price more than double in the last year as the company’s electric buses make their way to school districts around the country.

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Tesla reports Q2 delivery and production figures, beating estimates

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) reported its delivery and production figures for the second quarter of 2024 on Tuesday, beating estimates. Wall Street consensus figures had Tesla around 438,019 vehicle deliveries for Q2 , but the automaker reported 443,956 cars had made their way to customers in the second three months. However, it decreased from Q2 2023, when Tesla delivered over 466,000 vehicles.

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A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks just broke ground in Mississippi

Electrek

Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR broke ground on a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi.

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EV Savings: States in the Northwest Have Highest Potential for Fuel Cost Savings

CleanTechnica EVs

Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle on a ZIP code level. Their estimates showed that the states in the Northwest region, led by Idaho and Washington State, had some of the highest potential for fuel cost savings. [continued] The post EV Savings: States in the Northwest Have Highest Potential for Fuel Cost Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s strong Q2 deliveries prove ‘worst is in the rear view mirror:’ Wedbush

Teslarati

Tesla reported strong delivery and production numbers for the second quarter of the year this morning. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes it shows the “worst is in the rear view mirror” for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk as “the EV demand story is starting to return to the disruptive tech stalwart ahead of a historical Robotaxi Day on August 8th,” he wrote in a note to investors.

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“Project Poppy” Brings Diesel-Killing Electric Truck Battery Factory To Mississippi

CleanTechnica EVs

The US truck maker PACCAR is among the firms pursuing the electric truck field, with support from a new LFP battery factory. The post “Project Poppy” Brings Diesel-Killing Electric Truck Battery Factory To Mississippi appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla posts ‘first positive surprise of year’ as Morgan Stanley breaks down Q2

Teslarati

Tesla posted what Morgan Stanley called its “first positive surprise of the year” as it beat delivery expectations for Q2 by around 6,000 units. On Tuesday , Tesla reported its quarterly deliveries at 443,956, beating what Wall Street expected with its consensus figures at 438,019. Tesla reports Q2 delivery and production figures, beating estimates The beat was a big step in the right direction for Tesla, which has struggled to post any positive news so far in 2024 in terms of the gr

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Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge

Electrek

Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb.

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Tesla’s upgraded Model 3 called ‘the best EV’ in new review

Teslarati

In its latest review, the Tesla Model 3 has been called “the best electric vehicle (EV)” out there, after the upgraded 2024 version of the sedan was launched in the Europe last year. On Monday, YouTube channel One Tire Fire shared a new video featuring a review of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. The video is the Europe-based channel’s first Tesla review, and host Andrei Nedelea walks viewers through a fairly detailed look at the exterior and interior elements of the upgraded

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GM tops Q2 and first half EV sales records as Chevy Blazer, Equinox EVs roll out

Electrek

GM broke Q2 and first-half EV sales records with new models like the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs hitting the market. However, GM’s new electric cars were not the only ones driving growth, as sales of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EVs also surged.

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Evoy & Platypus Join Forces to Set New Standards in Sustainable Marine Tourism

CleanTechnica EVs

United by a shared commitment to protect the ocean, as well as a passion for sustainable innovation, Evoy and Platypus Craft will set a new standard for ecotourism. The two companies have signed an MOU, redefining marine exploration with zero-emission, semi-submersible boats. Evoy and Platypus are pleased to announce their. [continued] The post Evoy & Platypus Join Forces to Set New Standards in Sustainable Marine Tourism appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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American Airlines invests more in ZeroAvia, commits to purchase 100 hydrogen-electric engines

Electrek

Popular US flight operator American Airlines is continuing its venture into more sustainable air travel by increasing its investment in Hydrogen-electric aviation technology developer ZeroAvia. Building off a previous Memorandum of Understanding, American has also (conditionally) committed to purchasing 100 hydrogen-electric plane engines from ZeroAvia for regional flights.

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GM posts record EV sales in Q2, best quarter overall since 2020

Teslarati

As General Motors (GM) attempts to get its electric vehicle (EV) and self-driving programs off the ground, the automaker has reported record overall and EV deliveries for the second quarter of the year. GM and its dealership network reported delivering 696,086 vehicles overall in the U.S. during the second quarter, marking a 0.6-percent increase year-over-year.

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Clean energy marketplace EnergySage just went US-wide

Electrek

EnergySage today announced its expansion to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., becoming the first clean home energy consumer comparison site to go nationwide.

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Tesla Tremors In The Q2 Force Make Us Wonder What’s Next

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla stock was on a roller coaster ride Tuesday. Although it had been trading up slightly over the last few days, it was still rather a surprise to see it soar as it did. Ahead of the delivery announcement, Tesla shares gained more than 6% on Monday, with a closing. [continued] The post Tesla Tremors In The Q2 Force Make Us Wonder What’s Next appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla (TSLA) announces Q2 deliveries: beat expectations

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has officially released its Q2 2024 delivery and production results. The automaker confirmed having delivered 444,000 electric vehicles last quarter.

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Union Pressures Abroad Unsettle EV Automakers, But Also Build In More Worker Security

CleanTechnica EVs

As the automotive industry electrifies its vehicles, it is likely to affect both labor demand and the nature of employment in the automotive and parts sectors. Union pressures further complicate this changing automotive worker landscape. For many scholars, the involvement of unions is both part of the definition of a. [continued] The post Union Pressures Abroad Unsettle EV Automakers, But Also Build In More Worker Security appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD secures new EV leasing partner to take on Europe

Electrek

China’s BYD has found a new EV leasing partner in Europe as it expands overseas. BYD signed a deal with leading car leasing firm Ayvens to distribute its vehicles across Europe.

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Report: Average New EV Prices Fell Below Tesla's Average for the First Time in Over a Year

The Truth About Cars

Despite saving owners some money on fuel, electric vehicles have remained more expensive than their gas counterparts. That’s changing slowly, as Cox Automotive recently reported that EV prices have fallen below the average Tesla price for the first time since early 2023. While its vehicles aren’t “cheap,” Tesla offers two of the most affordable EVs on sale today.

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