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The Transformer Transformer

Cars That Think

I first became aware of the looming transformer crisis in 2022, when IEEE Spectrum contributing editor Robert N. Charette was reporting on the infrastructure improvements required to make the transition to electrical vehicles possible. Modern power grids cant run without transformers, which step voltages up and down for distribution from power plants to power stations and on to homes and businesses.

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Elon Musk’s X announces “first of many” big updates about X Money this year

Teslarati

Elon Musk seems to be diving back to his roots this year, with his social media platform, X, reportedly looking to launch its X Money service in Q1 2025. Before he became the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Musk made his fortune in X.com, an online bank that eventually became PayPal. Musk’s earnings from PayPal’s sale would create the fortune he would later use to start SpaceX and invest in Tesla.

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The Lucid Gravity Will Offer 400 kW Charging Speeds and Tesla Supercharger Access

The Truth About Cars

Depending on where you live, finding an EV fast charger could be like finding a needle in a haystack, and when you do, charging at anywhere near the advertised speeds is hit or miss. Finding a charger that can take advantage of Lucids new Gravity SUV might be impossible, however, as the upcoming EV promises 400 kW fast charging, which surpasses the speediest public chargers we have now.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Polestar 6 convertible pushed back to after Polestar 7

Green Car Reports

The Polestar 6 electric sports car will arrive after the recently confirmed Polestar 7 SUV, meaning it will likely miss the original 2026 launch window. The news was first reported by Australia's CarExpert and subsequently confirmed to Green Car Reports by Polestar spokesperson Mike Ofiara. "The highly anticipated Polestar 6 will arrive at a later.

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

Brief

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Honda 0 EV Lineup to kick off with a sub-$30K model

Teslarati

The Honda 0 series electric vehicle (EV) lineup might kick off with the launch of a $30,000 model. A Honda spokesperson confirmed that the company plans to produce a sub-$30,000 EV. Honda reportedly plans to produce the sub-$30,000 EV in Japan for its upcoming 0 series EV lineup. The legacy automaker has yet to decide whether to release the sub-$30,000 EV in North America.

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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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The Chevrolet Spark EV Is Back, But There’s Some Explaining To Do

InsideEVs

Its called the Spark EUV, for starters. But thats just part of the story.

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

Oil

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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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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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BYD's Stella Li Is The 2025 World Car Person of the Year

InsideEVs

Stella Li, Executive Vice-President of BYD, is the World Car Person of the Year for 2025. Here's why she won.

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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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Honda Mulling Sub-$30,000 EV For America: Report

InsideEVs

Honda knows affordable products are key to its success in the EV world, so this might actually happen.

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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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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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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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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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Save exclusive $2,299 on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station offers from $2,099, Heybike Valentine’s sale from $999, more

Electrek

Todays Green Deals are headlined by the return of two exclusive all-time low prices on Ankers SOLIX F3800 3,840Wh+ LiFePO4 Portable Power Station and an alternate bundle that can save you up to $2,299, with prices starting at $2,099. We also have Heybikes Valentines sale that is continuing its New Year e-bike discounts of up to $600 off, with some free add-on gear though its also returning the Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike to its $999 low, among other offers.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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