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2025 Lucid Gravity has Tesla NACS port, gets Supercharger access Jan. 31

Green Car Reports

Lucid is ready to roll out Tesla Supercharger access for its 2025 Gravity electric SUV. Lucid committed to adopt the Tesla-developed NACS charge port in November 2023, and said in September 2024 that the Gravity would get a NACS port sometime this year, shortly after the start of production. The automaker on Tuesday confirmed that every Gravity.

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The Lucid Gravity Is A 400 kW Charging Monster, With Tesla Supercharger Access Soon

InsideEVs

Lucid's new SUV gains access to Tesla Superchargers on January 31.

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BP opens first 400-kw TA travel center location, along I-95

Green Car Reports

BP on Monday unveiled the first of more than 40 planned electric-vehicle charging hubs to be co-located with TravelCenters of America (TA) highway rest stops. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, along the busy I-95 corridor, the first site features six CCS DC fast chargers, configured into 12 bays that each offer a connector. BP, which acquired TA.

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New York’s largest solar farm is a go with $950 million in funding

Electrek

Clean energy investment manager Greenbacker Renewable Energy has secured $950 million to build what will be New York States largest solar farm.

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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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2026 BMW iX gains entry-level model, refinements throughout

Green Car Reports

Every BMW iX has more range for 2026 The iX gets a price cut with an expanded lineup; it now starts at $76,325 The updated iX will arrive in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX electric crossover gets refreshed styling, improvements to range and power, and an effective price cut thanks to a new entry-level grade. The new iX xDrive45 grade starts at.

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Honda wants to launch an EV for under $30,000 in the US as early as next year

Electrek

A new Honda EV for under $30,000? Thats the plan. And it could come as soon as next year. Honda plans to build the new electric car in the US as part of its new Honda 0 Series EV lineup. Heres what we know so far.

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Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America

Electrek

Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output.

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Poland Added About 4 GW Of Solar Power In 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

It was reported recently that Poland was on track to add about 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2024. Though, the final numbers are not yet available. Apparently, in November 2024, it was short about 0.3 GW, which means it was on schedule for a total of about 4. [continued] The post Poland Added About 4 GW Of Solar Power In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids

Electrek

Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become a fully electrified brand in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK at least until new hybrids join the lineup.

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General Motors' EVs Are Finally Earning More Than It Takes To Build Them

InsideEVs

CEO Mary Barra and other execs say they expect 2025 to be another EV growth year too, but "want to be disciplined" about what's coming.

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

Brief

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GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?

Electrek

GMs share of the US electric vehicle market doubled in the fourth quarter as the new Chevy Equinox EV became a top seller. With new electric Cadillac SUVs arriving this year, GM sees more growth opportunities in 2025. Meanwhile, it will likely face a few headwinds. Heres what to expect.

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China's DeepSeek AI Left America Stunned. The EV Race Is No Different

InsideEVs

The tech world is waking up to China's tech dominancesomething the automotive world knows well. Now it's time for hard questions.

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The Porsche Taycan EV just secured its fourth Guinness World Record [Video]

Electrek

How far can an EV drift? Porsche proved it can be pretty far. Porsches all-electric Taycan set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drift by an EV. The electric sports car now has four World Records. Check out the video below to see the Taycan in action.

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The 2026 BMW iX Delivers More Range And More Power

InsideEVs

BMW has upgraded the iX with a bigger battery and new trims that better represent the substantial power bump.

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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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Lucid’s (LCID) Gravity can charge at Tesla Superchargers, but here’s why it will be faster

Electrek

Lucids (LCID) first electric SUV, the Gravity , will officially be able to charge up at Tesla Superchargers starting on January 31. With access coming soon, Lucid shared details about its new tech that unlocks even faster charging.

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Volvo Is Finally Adding Plug & Charge To Its Most Popular EVs

InsideEVs

The feature allows owners to charge at compatible networks without having to use a credit card or smartphone app every time.

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After delays, the VW ID.7 now won’t be coming to the US at all

Electrek

VW's electric sedan was supposed to come out in 2024, but was delayed indefinitely. Now it's definite: it's never coming to North America.

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BP TravelCenters of America Charging Hub Opens In Florida

CleanTechnica EVs

BP’s EV charging arm, bp pulse, has just opened a new electric vehicle charging hub at a TravelCenters of America (TA) in Jacksonville, Florida. EV charging networks are getting better every day. Electrifying bp pulse’s Vast US Network This bp pulse charging hub is just the first of what will. [continued] The post BP TravelCenters of America Charging Hub Opens In Florida appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025

Electrek

Despite mocking 350 kW as a childs toy in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways and theyre making money doing it. All this and more on todays thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge !

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BMW — Luxury Sells Well Down Under

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) sold approximately 26,341 vehicles in Australia, a slight increase over 2023. In 2023, it sold 15% more than 2022. This is a story of growth. These numbers include petrol vehicles, diesel vehicles, PHEVs, and BEVs. Of these, 7,787 were full battery electric vehicles. [continued] The post BMW Luxury Sells Well Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fleet Industry Veteran Matt Dyer Appointed as New CEO of Merchants Fleet

Green Fleet Magazine

Merchants Fleet appoints Matt Dyer as CEO, bringing decades of fleet management experience to lead the company into its next phase of growth.

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How Do These Tesla Model Y Competitors Reach 5× More Sales?

CleanTechnica EVs

A few days ago, I wrote about 10 electric crossovers/SUVs in the US that were comparable to the Tesla Model Y in terms of pricing, size, and driving range on a full charge. Then, yesterday, I published on US electric vehicle sales in 2024 following a report on US. [continued] The post How Do These Tesla Model Y Competitors Reach 5 More Sales? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Teslas management are scheduled after the results. Here, well look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results.

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Audi Built A Beefy Off-Road Q6 E-Tron Concept

The Truth About Cars

Remember the Local Motors Rally Fighter? Pepperidge Farm remembers, and apparently Audi does, too. The automakers recent Q6 e-tron off-road concept bears a striking resemblance to the defunct-but-funky lifted coupe, though its got electric motors. Audi said the Q6 concept offers 6.3 inches of ground clearance and portal axles, which move much of the axle components higher up and assist with that clearance.

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Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options

The Driven EV News

Amber Electric has acquired a popular local electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to boost integration of rooftop solar, battery storage, EVs and smart appliances. The post Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla launches faster Cybertruck charging at all V4 Superchargers

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched faster charging speeds for Cybertruck owners across all V4 Supercharging stalls, after the company began rolling out quicker speeds for the electric vehicle (EV) just last month. In a post on X on Monday evening, the Tesla Charging account announced that all V4 Supercharging posts will now let Cybertrucks charge at 325kW, ahead of the company’s deployment of V4 charging cabinets that will allow even faster speeds.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a high-powered 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. This one has 97,000 miles on it and is for sale in New England. It's had a professional engine rebuild about 19,000 miles and there all sorts of aftermarket goodies here. It's been lowered, too. The seller has spiffed up the exterior, too, and it seems like the brakes and suspension have been beefed-up to handle the engine's build.

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Comment on Nio sees over 100,000 battery swap services in single day by Standa

CN EV Post

Nio saw 103,919 battery swap services on January 23, as peak travel arrives ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.

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QOTD: Does Mazda Need a New Logo?

The Truth About Cars

Mazda is apparently updating its logo. Does it need to? It always seems like us car folk overreact a little bit when it comes to changes in a brand's logo. Still, I'm curious what you think. Does Mazda need a change? Do you like the possible new one we showed? What say you? Sound off below. [Image: Mazda] Become aTTAC insider. Get the latestnews, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to ournewsletter.

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Comment on Nio Onvo sees over 5,000 battery swap services in single day by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

@red In reply to red. One of the key concerns however with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) or battery swapping models is that consumers are paying a fixed monthly fee for the cost of a new battery, yet are often receiving used or pre-owned batteries in return. This creates a discrepancy between the value proposition and the actual service, as customers may not be receiving the same level of performance or longevity that comes with a new battery.

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BMW i5 and BMW i5 Touring with increased range

Electric Cars Report

Electric drivetrain upgrades, new engine variants, as well as additional standard and optional equipment features will make the current BMW model range even more attractive and versatile in spring 2025. The use of new components for the power electronics and other measures designed to optimise efficiency have resulted in a considerably increased range for the […] The post BMW i5 and BMW i5 Touring with increased range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Comment on Nio Onvo sees over 5,000 battery swap services in single day by john11

CN EV Post

@red In reply to red. Free? there is a monthly charge. After 5 years, the amount is about the same as buying the battery. After than, the monthly charge is extra cost. But the discounted up front cost of vehicle purchase is good to have.

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Let’s Off-Road! Wild new electric Audi Audi Q6 e-tron concept can climb walls, hints at Allroad revival to take on electric Mercedes G-wagon

EV Central

Audi has paved the way for a go-anywhere version of its advanced Audi Q6 e-tron with a wild new concept that could challenge the battery-electric Mercedes G580e for capability off-road. Named the Audi Q6 e-tron Offroad Concept, the tougher and meaner take on the premium mid-size SUV features a towering ride height, plenty of power and trick portal axles that allow it to scale gradients of up to 100 per cent.

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SpaceX has been secretly working with Apple for Starlink iPhone support: report

Teslarati

Apple has quietly partnered with SpaceX and T-Mobile to enhance iPhone capabilities using Starlink. News of the update was initially reported by Bloomberg News. The Update: Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile have been testing Starlink compatibility with iPhones, according to Bloomberg , citing sources reportedly familiar with the matter. This functionality was reportedly included in the iPhone’s latest software update, released on Monday.