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Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can fly

Green Car Reports

Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 commuters in the suburb of Ekero boarded the electric.

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Tesla continues California domination, still holding over 50 percent EV market share

Teslarati

Tesla is continuing its long-standing tradition of dominating electric vehicle sales in California. Despite an increased number of competitors and models attempting to take market share from the company, Tesla still holds over fifty percent of the EV segment in the Golden State. Although Tesla lost 8.5 percent of its market share compared to last year in the same time frame, it still holds 54.5 percent of the EV sales in California in 2024.

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Tesla wants all new vehicles to be wired like the Cybertruck

Green Car Reports

Tesla wants to apply the 48-volt electrical architecture it debuted in the Cybertruck to vehicles from other brands. In a recent blog post, the automaker explained that it will implement what it calls the Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), building off the 48-volt Cybertruck architecture, in all of its vehicles to help simplify hardware. And.

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Toyota’s production falls for the first time in 4 years as slow EV shift proves costly

Electrek

Japan’s largest automaker is struggling as low-priced Chinese EV makers, like BYD, continue gaining an edge. Toyota’s global output fell for the first time in four years in the first half of 2024. Is the company’s slow shift to EVs to blame?

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

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 3-row EV SUV teased, debuts in Nov

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Wednesday released the first teaser for the Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV the automaker will unveil in November. Judging by the teaser images, the Ioniq 9 will have the upright profile of a traditional SUV, albeit with a raked-back roofline that's likely a concession to aerodynamics. It will be based on the same E-GMP dedicated EV.

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BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute

The Driven EV News

BYD says interest in new plug in hybrid Shark 6 ute means it could become the best selling car in Australia. The post BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute appeared first on The Driven.

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California reaches 22% BEV market share, Tesla is down but not doing half bad

Electrek

California has reached a record of 22% market share for battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and over 40% if you account for PHEVs and HEVs. Tesla has been responsible for much of California’s EV leadership, but the automaker is now down in the important EV market.

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Europe EV Sales Report — In September, 60% of European Automotive Sales Were Electrified

CleanTechnica EVs

Some 295,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in September, rising 6% YoY, which represents the EV market’s return to growth for the first time since April. This is even more significant when you consider the overall market fell by 4%, to 1.1 million units. Interestingly, BEVs are the ones. [continued] The post Europe EV Sales Report — In September, 60% of European Automotive Sales Were Electrified appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes bold claim that would be huge for Optimus

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bold claim, and if it ends up being true, it would be huge for the Optimus robot the company is developing. Musk, who spoke at the Future Investment Initiative Conference on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, said that he believes humanoid robots would have a larger global population than people by the year 2040, a major prediction from the man who has been vocal about human population collapse.

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Top China car brand GAC springs surprise with release of first EV in Australian market

The Driven EV News

GAC has surprised many by announcing its entry into the Australian market in Melbourne this week, starting with its global electric model, the Aion V. The post Top China car brand GAC springs surprise with release of first EV in Australian market appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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PHEV Sales In China Are Skyrocketing, Led By BYD. Here’s Why.

CleanTechnica EVs

As recently reported, PHEV sales in China are growing at an astounding rate, driving new energy vehicle (NEV) market share above 53% in the largest car market. New PHEVs are being introduced, as well as new batteries designed specifically for these applications. At the same time, changes to China’s purchase. [continued] The post PHEV Sales In China Are Skyrocketing, Led By BYD.

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Tesla launches new Powerwall 3 expansion units that slash installation times

Electrek

Tesla has launched its new Powerwall 3 expansion units that can slash installation times by roughly half. We reported on.

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This is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T

The Truth About Cars

Even the hottest performance cars have become bigger and heavier over the years, and the trend has reached the point that more basic, lightweight cars have become “special.” Porsche’s latest entry to the space takes that approach, as it’s the lightest 911 Carrera variant on sale today. The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T weighs in at just 3,316 pounds and comes exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.

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Volkswagen to shut EV factory in Brussels

Electrek

Days after Volkswagen announced it was closing three factories in Germany – a first for the company – the carmaker will now officially close its Audi plant in Brussels where it makes the Audi Q8 E-Tron in a few months.

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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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Tesla China sees 10,500 new vehicle registrations in Q4’s fourth week

Teslarati

Tesla China saw 10,500 new vehicle registrations in the week of October 21-27, 2024. This represents a decrease of 20.45% from the 13,200 registrations that the electric vehicle maker saw in China in the week ending October 20. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures in China, though a general idea of the company’s performance in the country’s domestic auto market can be inferred through new vehicle registration data.

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Jeep Recon EV looks a lot like the Ford Bronco as the camo comes off

Electrek

Jeep’s new Wrangler-inspired electric SUV is almost ready for its big debut. The new Jeep Recon EV was spotted with hardly any camouflage, revealing a new Ford Bronco lookalike.

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Tesla exec shares company practice to encourage development of safe vehicles

Teslarati

A Tesla executive recently shared an amazing workplace practice that encourages the company’s teams to make the safest vehicles possible. The comments were shared by Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy in a post on social media platform X. Moravy’s comments were initially a response to a post from industry watcher @TslaChan , who noted that the Model Y, which seems to be on track to be the world’s best-selling car again this year, is also the safest vehicle

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Tesla Roadster Replacement Battery Cuts Weight, Improves Performance

InsideEVs

This new Roadster replacement battery from Re/Cell cuts up to 400 pounds of weight, making the car’s impressive handling even better.

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BYD just had a record-breaking third quarter as EV sales continued surging

Electrek

With some of the most affordable EVs on the market, BYD’s sales are surging. With record-breaking vehicle sales in Q3, BYD outpaced Tesla for the first time in quarterly revenue.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Should Look Like That Wild Concept

InsideEVs

The model previously known as the Ioniq 7 will be fully revealed in November.

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Toyota is getting a new electic SUV from Suzuki next year: Here’s what to expect

Electrek

Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to catch up in the global EV race. Next year, Suzuki will supply Toyota with its first electric SUV, which is set to roll out worldwide. Here’s what to expect from Toyota’s new electric SUV.

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U.S EV And PHEV Buyers Prefer Small SUVs: Midsize Electric Cars Popular Too

InsideEVs

The small SUV category had the highest sales but standard size EV and PHEV SUVs sold well, too.

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BYOEVSE: A Cheap Solution For Apartment Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently heard that even in pro-EV California, EV market share is at 22%. This is, of course, great news compared to where EV market share was 5 years ago, and amazing compared to 10 years ago. Compared to 20 years ago, it’s almost infinitely better. But, at the same. [continued] The post BYOEVSE: A Cheap Solution For Apartment Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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VW Dealers Call Scout Plans 'Salt In The Wound'

InsideEVs

Volkswagen dealers aren't happy about Scout's direct-to-consumer retail plan. They're gearing up for a big fight.

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Ford reports its Q3 earnings, including $1.2 billion loss on EVs

Teslarati

Ford reported its third-quarter earnings this week, highlighting continued losses for its Model e division as it aims to reach profitability on electric vehicles (EVs). During its Q3 earnings call on Monday, Ford reported an EBIT loss of $1.2 billion for the Model e EV arm of the company, adding that it now expects a full-year loss of about $5 billion.

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'Volkswagen Is Not Earning The Money It Needs'

InsideEVs

Volkswagen and Audi both have grim news for Q3, but the EU is fighting back hard against imports from China.

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Leading the EV Ecosystem Forward in Michigan

CleanTechnica EVs

Justine Johnson, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer and head of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), talks with CleanTechnica about how Michigan’s mobility and electrification strategy, guided by the MI Healthy Climate Plan, is innovating and moving the EV ecosystem forward. They are leading the way on some. [continued] The post Leading the EV Ecosystem Forward in Michigan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford targets Australian tradies with electric E-Transit Custom van and a plug in ute

The Driven EV News

The wait is over … well to at least see the Ford E-Transit custom 1t van and the plug in hybrid Ranger ute which are now on display in Australia. The post Ford targets Australian tradies with electric E-Transit Custom van and a plug in ute appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford Gets Tesla-Like Charging Navigation with Help from Google

CleanTechnica EVs

Five years ago, there weren’t many good electric vehicle options on the market in the US. Today, there are dozens. You no longer have to buy a Tesla to get an electric car with good range, truly fast charging, and good tech and features at a decent price. You can. [continued] The post Ford Gets Tesla-Like Charging Navigation with Help from Google appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used Car of the Day: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

The Truth About Cars

Today I bring you a sweet Swede in this 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero convertible. It appears to be in good shape with a clean title. Features for this two-owner Saab include power front seats, Xenon headlights, uplevel audio with a CD changer, parking assistance, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, cruise control, rear spoiler, and Bluetooth. It also appears to be well-maintained.

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Denver’s newest police cars are now police e-bikes

Electrek

Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles.

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Tesla’s FSD bashed by Zoox executive ahead of robotaxi rollout

Teslarati

An executive from Zoox has shared some choice words for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, just as the Amazon-owned company starts rolling out its first driverless ride-hailing vehicles in two U.S. cities. During an interview at the Tech Crunch Disrupt conference on Wednesday, Zoox co-founder and CTO Jesse Levinson cast doubt on Tesla’s recent claims that Unsupervised FSD could be seen in some of the company’s vehicles as soon as next year.

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Looking Back At My Craziest EV Trip Shows Us How Much Things Have Changed

CleanTechnica EVs

Back in 2019, I took a ridiculous trip in Arizona and New Mexico. I was both in a vehicle ill-suited to road trips and driving on roads without good charging opportunities. In this article, I want to take a second look at that trip considering all that I’ve learned since. [continued] The post Looking Back At My Craziest EV Trip Shows Us How Much Things Have Changed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Will the Dodge Charger Daytona become the world’s most advanced EV with next-gen solid-state batteries?

EV Central

Auto giant Stellantis will fast-forward development of its next-generation solid-state battery technology , confirming it will use a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytonas when real-world testing starts in 2026. Announcing the prototype Dodge Charger Daytona will run US-start-up Factorial’s advanced solid-state batteries, the French Italian car-giant said initially the US muscle cars will run batteries with energy density of more than 390Wh/kg – much higher than the 270Wh/kg of current lithium-io

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