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Thomas Jouley next-gen electric school bus debuts with new eAxle

Green Car Reports

Thomas Built Buses manufacturers most of the yellow school buses that populate U.S. roads—and an increasing number of them are electric. The company on Tuesday unveiled its second-generation electric school bus. Dubbed the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, it features a number of changes over the first-generation model that launched in 2017. Key among.

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Tesla Model Y is Sweden’s most popular vehicle for the second year in a row

Teslarati

For the second year in a row, the Tesla Model Y became the favorite vehicle of Swedish car buyers. This was despite Sweden’s Top 10 most popular vehicles of 2024 being dominated by Volvo’s offerings. The Tesla Model Y and Sweden: As per statistics reported by Mobility Sweden , the Tesla Model Y was the country’s most popular vehicle for the second year in a row.

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China's EVs Drew Big Crowds At CES. They Should Make Everyone Else Nervous

InsideEVs

Zeekr, Great Wall Motors and others have cars on sale right now that the rest of the industry is trying to "catch up" to. And CES is proof.

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Lucid (LCID) is the first to earn the ‘Saudi Made’ badge on its EVs

Electrek

The EV maker just secured another significant milestone as it looks to accelerate growth in 2025. Lucid (LCID) is now the first carmaker to earn the Saudi Made logo on its EVs. The badge symbolizes quality, excellence, and customer trust as The Kingdom shifts from oil to EVs.

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

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EVs Take 40.0% Share In The UK — ZEV Credits Changing Hands

CleanTechnica EVs

Decembers auto market saw plugin EVs take 40.0% share in the UK, up from 28.7% year on year. BEVs grew strongly to meet the 2024 ZEV mandate before the year closed out. Overall auto volume was 140,786 units, flat YoY, and well below pre-2020 norms. The UKs leading BEV brand. [continued] The post EVs Take 40.0% Share In The UK — ZEV Credits Changing Hands appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities

Electrek

Floridas Rice Creek Solar Energy Center is now online, delivering nearly 75 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to 12 cities across the state. The solar farm is part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal solar initiatives in the US.

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Check out Hyundai’s new electric minivan caught undisguised for the first time

Electrek

Who said minivans werent cool? Hyundais first electric minivan (which could double as a camper van) was spotted in public without camouflage, giving us a better look at what to expect. Check out the upcoming EV below.

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Honda Says Thin Is In: 0 Saloon And 0 SUV Designs Are Close To Production

InsideEVs

The 0 Saloon and 0 SUV are meant to invoke the principles of Honda's new "thin, light, and wise" for its new EVs.

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Survey Shows Significant Differences in EV Life & Interests in China, Germany, & USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Looking through Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study more closely today, some things jumped out at me on differences between the Chinese, German, and US EV markets. We already covered the obvious one from China being a more mature EV market many more people plan to buy a BEV. [continued] The post Survey Shows Significant Differences in EV Life & Interests in China, Germany, & USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Zeekr Teases Electric Station Wagon, Stuns Us All

InsideEVs

The Zeekr 7GT is an electric station wagon based on the pretty-good 007 sedan. Could it be Europe-bound?

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

Brief

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Sony and Honda's Afeela 1 electric hatchback arriving in 2026 for $89,900

Green Car Reports

The Afeela 1, the EV from a joint venture between Honda and Sony, will arrive in 2026 Base Afeela 1 EVs will cost $89,900 while the Signature trim costs $102,900 Afeela is now taking $200 deposits, but it'll only be available in California initially Sony and Honda confirmed pricing for the first electric vehicle from their joint Afeela brand at.

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BYD’s new lower-priced Dolphin lands in Australia as the first EV priced under $30,000

Electrek

Chinas EV leader is unleashing its low-cost electric cars overseas. BYD now has the first EV to cost under $30,000 in Australia. After launching an even cheaper Dolphin model, BYD said stay tuned for another big announcement on Monday.

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Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers

InsideEVs

The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer backlash.

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Kia Is Electrifying This Australian Open

CleanTechnica EVs

Australia’s EV market is coming alive, and the big sponsor of the biggest tennis event in the country is ready to help that along. Kia is the longest running main partner at the Australian Open (in other words, its biggest sponsor), and this year it is planning to electrify the. [continued] The post Kia Is Electrifying This Australian Open 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

Oil

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New regional skills projects to boost UK’s cyber resilience

Innovation News Network

Plans to boost the UKs cyber resilience come as the government drives forward its Plan for Change to ensure the UKs digital security. The post New regional skills projects to boost UKs cyber resilience appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Akio Toyoda Makes Subtle Dig At Elon Musk As Toyota Invests In Rockets

InsideEVs

The future of mobility shouldnt be limited to just cars. Or just one car company, for that matter, the Toyota chairman said.

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Tesla employees are performing autonomous FSD trials, CEO Elon Musk says

Teslarati

Tesla employees are already testing autonomous Full Self-Driving trials internally, CEO Elon Musk said during a stream on X yesterday. Musk was playing video games as he routinely tests the streaming feature on X and answers questions that fans and owners of Teslas have. The Tesla CEO said that employees are already performing “trials” of Full Self-Driving ‘s unsupervised version during the stream: Q4 and FY 24 Earnings Call countdown should be all clips of it being used by Tes

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VW Owners Will Be Able To Use Tesla Superchargers Starting this Summer

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen EV owners will soon be able to charge on Teslas vaunted Supercharger network. The automaker recently announced that it expects to have an official VW adapter by June or July this year, at which point owners could begin using the Tesla chargers. Mark Gillies, VW Group of Americas director of public relations, told PC Mag , We get access to the network in June/July, when we have an official VW adapter.

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What Honda And Nissan Aren’t Telling Us About Their Merger

InsideEVs

We also discuss Sony Honda Mobilitys direct-to-sales model and an update on labor violations allegations against BYD.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai named “Green Supply Chain Management Company of the Year”

Teslarati

Tesla VP Grace Tao recently highlighted one of the most underrated aspects of the electric vehicle maker’s Giga Shanghai facility. As per the executive, Giga Shanghai is not just productiveit is also equipped with a number of systems that make it very environmentally friendly. Giga Shanghai and the environment: As noted by Tao, Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai facility was awarded the title of “Green Supply Chain Management Company of the Year” by the Ministry of Industry and

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Hyundai’s 2025 IONIQ 5 EV is cheaper than a Toyota RAV4 with up to $16,000 in discounts

Electrek

The upgraded electric SUV is arriving with up to $16,000 in savings. With discounts, Hyundais new 2025 IONIQ 5 can be bought for under $28,000, nearly half off MSRP. Thats even cheaper than a new Toyota RAV4.

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Tesla appeals decision against CEO Elon Musk’s $56bn pay package

Teslarati

Tesla has officially appealed the decision against paying CEO Elon Musk the $56 billion pay package that shareholders approved on two separate occasions. Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick denied Musk the right to obtain the massive pay twice, with the most recent decision coming in December. Musk was initially granted the pay package in 2018 by shareholders, who agreed that he could obtain the substantial sum after achieving several lofty growth metrics the company had set for it

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BYD offers Australia’s lowest cost EV, starting at $29,990, in new price bombshell

The Driven EV News

BYD drops a bombshell on EV prices with new entry level variants starting under $30,000. The post BYD offers Australia’s lowest cost EV, starting at $29,990, in new price bombshell appeared first on The Driven.

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UK renewable energy hits record highs: Which regions lead the charge?

Innovation News Network

Discover how UK renewable energy reached record highs in 2024, with leading regions like Scotland and Yorkshire driving the green revolution. The post UK renewable energy hits record highs: Which regions lead the charge? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla Bioweapon Defense Mode proves useful for driver affected by Palisades Fire

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner who was affected by the Palisades Fire is thanking his vehicle’s Bioweapon Defense Mode for helping him get to safety. Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode and the Palisades Fire: As of writing, the Palisades Fire has burned through more than 5,000 acres, as noted in an NBC News report. Images of the fire and those affected by it are harrowing, and thousands have fled the area to get to safety.

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Pony.ai To Launch Robotaxis in Hong Kong

CleanTechnica EVs

Pony.ai Robotaxis Gallop to Hong Kong Pony.ai currently has 250+ robotaxis in operation in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen (without safety drivers). It’s now looking to expand into Hong Kong, following somewhat more mature rival Baidu there. In particular, Pony.ai will be operating robotaxis at the Hong Kong International Airport as. [continued] The post Pony.ai To Launch Robotaxis in Hong Kong appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion

Electrek

A judge has officially approved a settlement in a case brought by Tesla shareholders against board members who will now have to return stock, cash, and give up on stock options worth a total of nearly $1 billion.

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Tesla Is Being Investigated In The U.S. Over Cheekily-Named ‘ASS’ Feature

InsideEVs

The remote driving feature allows owners to fetch their vehicles from a parking lot without anyone sitting in the drivers seat.

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Donut Lab claims the world's most power-dense electric motor

Green Car Reports

Donut Lab, a subsidiary of Finland-based Verge Motorcycles, claims to have a motor with the highest power density of any such unit in the world. At CES 2025, Donut Lab announced it had achieved this feat with donut-shaped motors designed to be integrated with a vehicle's wheels and tires. This adds unsprung mass, which can make tuning for ride and.

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Comment on China renews car trade-in subsidies, analysts see more benefit for lower-priced NEV makers by Rodelma

CN EV Post

Deutsche Bank analysts expect the subsidies to drive full-year demand growth of 3 million units in 2025 and support double-digit growth in the second and third quarters.

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Mexico To Build Its Own Cheap Electric Car — Forget Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

You read that right. Mexico the country has gotten tired of waiting for Tesla to build a factory and produce cheap electric cars there, and it’s going to build cheap electric cars itself! Well, correction, it will do with with a private sector partner in a unique public-private. [continued] The post Mexico To Build Its Own Cheap Electric Car Forget Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on Insurance registrations of major car brands in China in 2024: Nio 205,300, Xiaomi 136,800, Tesla 659,400 by John Hanna

CN EV Post

@T Craig In reply to T Craig. Thanks for this perspective from your personal experience. Not many reading here will have the benefit of such a resource for understanding the challenges of scaling heavy-input-cost manufacturing enterprises. And auto manufacturing has a well-earned reputation for being among the most difficult of businesses to scale. It's a battle that sees almost every hopeful start-up automaker eventually loses.

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Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials’ while playing video games

Electrek

Elon Musk is claiming that Tesla has started doing unsupervised self-driving trials internally. He made the claim while playing video games, and It should be taken with a grain, or pound, of salt.

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Comment on China NEV retail at record 1.38 million in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show by Hctr Lnds

CN EV Post

China's NEV retail penetration was 52.6 percent in December and 47.97 percent in 2024, according to preliminary CPCA data.

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