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50% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — February 2025 Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, even in one of the slowest months of the year due to the Chinese New Year celebrations with plugins scoring 686,000 sales (in a 1.39-million-unit overall market). Looking deeper at the numbers, BEVs were the fastest growing. [continued] The post 50% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China February 2025 Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used EVs: February 2025 sales are up, but there are headwinds

EV Central

Second-hand EV sales are growing in early 2025 And unlike the new EV market, the growth is year-on-year as well as month-on-month. And where the Tesal Model Y rules the new-EV sales roost even in its currently diminished state, its the Tesla Model 3 that is most on demand. In fact, the Model Y isnt even the second most popular used EV, its third behind the MG4. 2025 February Used EV sales figures.

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EV Battery Swapping To Earth: How Do You Like Me Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

The US-based EV battery swapping innovator Ample is bringing its lightweight, modular, 5-minute battery exchange system to Tokyo for a trial run. The post EV Battery Swapping To Earth: How Do You Like Me Now? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Melbourne Motor Show: JAC is usually diesel-powered, but next month it’s going electric with two Aussie debuts including a ute!

EV Central

Commercial vehicle and ute-maker JAC is normally linked with diesel power, but at the April 5-6 Melbourne motor show it will focus on EVs by showing off for the first time in Australia the electric version of its T9 ute and the DE-FINE concept car. The T9 EV Dual-Cab 4×4 ute is a production model that made its global debut in China just over 12 months ago, while the DE-FINE is a very much a sleek flight of fancy.

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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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Plug’n Drive and RBC Partner to Bring EV Education and Test Drives to Canadians at the Vancouver International Auto Show and Across Canada

Plug N Drive

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 19, 2025 Plugn Drive is thrilled to announce its partnership with RBC as the National Champion Sponsor of the EVs are for EVeryone Cross Canada Tour , a groundbreaking initiative bringing electric vehicle (EV) education and test drives to communities across the country. This announcement comes as Plugn Drive and RBC welcome Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS) attendees to the EV Test Drive feature, presented by RBC and delivered in collaboration with Plug

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Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing

Electrek

Teslas (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion is missing.

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Elon Musk promotes negative Tesla survey turned positive by bots

Electrek

Elon Musk has shared a survey that was clearly negative about Tesla last week, but it was made to look positive for Tesla after bots rigged the results.

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Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks

Green Car Reports

Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it's a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in.

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Thousands of Tesla owners doxxed. The only way to get off the list? Sell your car

Electrek

Amid worldwide protests against Tesla due to CEO Elon Musks involvement in the company, a website has surfaced with address and contact information of thousands of Tesla owners. And the same site says that the only way to get off the list is to prove that youve sold your car.

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Used Car of the Day: 1968 Ford Mustang

The Truth About Cars

We're staying old school today with this 1968 Ford Mustang. This one has had the 289 replaced by a 351 Windsor with a Holley four-barrel carburetor. It's a four-speed manual with factory air conditioning. The seller says little about maintenance but says everything works, and the pictures seem to show little in the way of cosmetic flaws. Our seller says this car runs and drives well and is not a show car -- he or she drives it to cruise nights and that sort of thing.

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

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BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades

Electrek

The Seagull is BYDs cheapest EV, starting at under $10,000 in China. Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with added safety tech and more. BYDs executive vice president, Stella Li, said it will be the best value when it arrives.

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Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks

Baua Electric

Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it’s a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in Tokyo.

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Residential battery storage skyrockets in record-setting 2024

Electrek

The US battery storage market set another record in 2024, installing 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity across all sectors, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association ( ACP ) and Wood Mackenzie. In total, 12,314 megawatts (MW) and 37,143 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage were added, marking a jump of 33% and 34%, respectively, compared to 2023.

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Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own

Baua Electric

Mazda on Tuesday unveiled yet another update to its electrification plansculminating in what appears to be a more independent approach than the automaker has taken thus far. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China’s Changan Automobile. But such partnerships may be limited in the future, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro and other executives indicated in a presentation held Tuesday in Tokyo.

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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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Hyundai caught testing one of China’s hottest selling EVs

Electrek

Is Hyundai taking a page from China for its upcoming electric vehicles? The new EV taking China by storm was caught with testing plates near Hyundais global R&D hub.

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Nissan Kicks scores 5 stars in Latin NCAP crash test

Baua Electric

Nissan Kicks offers both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive in the global market. Nissan Kicks that was tested by Latin NCAP was equipped with 6 airbags. Nissan Kicks that is being sold in the global market has scored 5 stars in the crash test done by Latin NCAP. The 2025 Kicks scored 90 per cent points in adult occupant protection, 92 per cent in child protection, 76 per cent in pedestrian and vulnerable road users and 85 per cent in safety assist systems.

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As Tesla Falters, China's BYD Pulls Ahead With 5-Minute EV Charging

InsideEVs

Plus, Audi and Alfa Romeo aren't so sure about an all-electric future anytime soon, and Nissan's U.S. arm inks an EV battery deal.

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Mercedes to reshape its compact car lineup: A-Class will bow out as baby G-Class steps in

Baua Electric

The A-Class sedan, which is currently on sale in India and the hatchback version, as well as the B-Class minivan, will be phased out as part of this restructuring. They are likely to stay in production until 2026. …Read More The Mercedes-Benz A class limousine along with the hatchback version and the B class will be discontinued to make room for the upcoming baby g class Mercedes-Benz is revamping its compact car lineup by discontinuing the A-Class while launching a new “baby G-Class

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Rivian’s first EV police cruiser is here: Meet the patrol-ready R1S

Electrek

With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as quick as 2.6 seconds, you might have a hard time outrunning Rivians electric SUV. Soon, it will be hitting the streets after the Palo Alto police department debuted the patrol-ready R1S, Rivians first police cruiser.

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Renault Kiger, Kwid and Triber to get a price hike from April

Baua Electric

Renault has announced a price hike for the first time since February 2023. Renault will increase the prices of its cars by up to 2 per cent. Renault India has announced that they will be increasing the prices of the Kiger , Kwid and Triber from April 1st. The prices will be hiked by up to 2 per cent. The magnitude of the increase will differ among various models and variants.

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Nissan just secured enough batteries to build about 1 million EVs in the US

Electrek

Nissan became the first Japanese automaker to sign a supply deal with South Koreas SK On. Under the new agreement, SK On will supply Nissan with nearly 100 GWh of US-made EV batteries , or enough for around 1 million midsize models.

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Nissan Magnite facelift debuts in this country, first to get left-hand drive version

Baua Electric

Nissan stated that the Magnite will expand to other markets around the region all as part of Nissans strategic global vision of One Car, One World …Read More The Nissan Magnite facelift has been launched in the Middle East The Nissan Magnite , which was launched in India October 2024, has now been launched in the Middle East. Interestingly, the Middle East is the first region to receive the left-hand-drive (LHD) model.

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Chinese authorities delay approval for BYD’s pending EV plant in Mexico amid fears of the technology leaking into the US

Electrek

Booming global EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has hit a snag with the Chinese government, which has delayed the green light to build a new plant in Mexico amid fears that proprietary technology in the southern part of North America could more easily make its way into the United States more

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New Dzire enters taxi market, 2025 Maruti Tour S launched at ₹6.79 lakh

Baua Electric

2025 Maruti Tour S Launched The 2025 Maruti Tour S gets several changes over the Dzire to make it more compatible with taxi duties. The car is available only in three colours – Arctic White, Splendid Silver and Bluish Black. It also gets a speed limit of 80 kmph, complying with government norms. Based on the entry-level LXi variant of the Dzire, the new Tour S gets the same styling but with a slightly revised grille and reprofiled headlamps.

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Chick-fil-A is piloting solar + storage microgrids in California

Electrek

Chick-fil-A is working with microgrid developer SolMicroGrid to pilot solar and battery storage microgrids at its restaurants in California.

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Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own

Green Car Reports

Mazda on Tuesday unveiled yet another update to its electrification plans—culminating in what appears to be a more independent approach than the automaker has taken thus far. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China's Changan Automobile. But such.

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South Korea just opened its largest EV charging hub

Electrek

South Korea just got its largest outdoor EV fast-charging hub, and its at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang. The new hub, built by charging network Water, features 46 fast chargers capable of juicing up everything from electric cars to buses and trucks.

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Why VW’s cheapest EV may also be its most advanced

Baua Electric

2027 production form of ID.Every1 concept will debut Rivian zonal architecture for VW Sets the stage for modular SSP EVs like ID Golf coming in 2028 Starting around 20,000 euros, will be VWs lowest-priced EV yet Although Volkswagens Scout Motors plans to roll out electric trucks with roots in Rivians zonal electrical architecture starting in 2027, that same year VW will also debut that zonal architecture in a much more humble, affordable product: the $22,000 ID.1or whatever its badged in product

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Nearly 100% Of Lithium Recycled In Latest EV Battery Breakthrough

InsideEVs

Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient.

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Nissan taps SK On for US-made EV batteries

Green Car Reports

SK On will supply batteries to Nissan for U.S.-made electric vehicles, the two companies announced Wednesday in a press release. Under the agreement, SK On will supply nearly 100 gigawatt-hours of batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033. They'll go into EVs produced at the automaker's Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant starting in 2028. Nissan.

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Chinese EV brands charge into Australian market with smarter, cheaper offerings

The Driven EV News

The competitiveness of Chinese EV brands in our local market is just kicking off in 2025 with multiple offers to entice buyers away from legacy automakers. The post Chinese EV brands charge into Australian market with smarter, cheaper offerings appeared first on The Driven.

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CATL and Nio aim for world's largest EV battery swapping network

Green Car Reports

Chinese battery firm CATL and automaker Nio are preparing to launch what the two companies claim will be the world's largest electric vehicle battery swapping network. CATL and Nio announced a technical partnership last year that included battery swapping, but on Tuesday they confirmed plans to start coordinating efforts as they build out battery.

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Tesla Gets Ride-Hailing Permit In California, But It’s Not What You Think

InsideEVs

Theres still a long road ahead before Teslas EVs can offer paid driverless rides in California.

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2025 Mini Aceman review

Baua Electric

Overview FILLING the middle ground between the Cooper and Countryman, the all-electric Mini Aceman is a funky five-door take on the SUV-meets-hatchback genre. Cute, fresh, and brimming with technology you might actually appreciate, the Aceman is, well, ace, man! Built in China, the Aceman is currently available from $51,990 drive-away in entry-level E format.