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Tesla sales fell in 2024

Green Car Reports

After many years of gains, Tesla sales and deliveries dropped Tesla’s share of the U.S. EV market has dropped below 50% U.S. registration figures are yet to come Tesla sales and deliveries turned downward in 2024, after a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of double-digit gains for many years. Globally, Tesla delivered about 1,789,226 million.

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Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous

Electrek

Tesla confirmed that Cybertruck sales are disastrous in the release of its quarterly results. Sales of the controversial electric pickup truck are stalling a year into the production ramp.

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China's BYD Was The Top EV Maker In 2024, Beating Tesla

InsideEVs

BYD produced 4,500 more electric vehicles than Tesla did in 2024. Can Tesla catch back up?

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Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) released its production and delivery results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 today. The automaker confirmed having delivered 495,570 electric vehicles, way below expectations and its own guidance from just two months ago.

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

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Genesis tapping 48-volt system for heated windshield glass tech

Green Car Reports

Genesis is testing a more efficient way to power heated windshields—metal-coated glass—by drawing from a vehicle's 48-volt electrical system. As described by Genesis, current is passed through a 20-layer transparent coating of conductive material, raising the temperature of the glass enough to clear fogging or other visual.

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A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire in the lot of a Tesla store in North Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. The local fire authorities suspect a battery fire.

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In Norway, only rental companies buy gas cars, because tourists don’t ‘get’ EVs

Electrek

Norways full-year EV sales are in, and once again the country has broken its own record for EV adoption. In 2024, 88.9% of cars sold in Norway were all-electric, up from 82.4% in 2023. The main holdout? Rental car companies, who service tourists who arent familiar with EVs.

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2025 Lexus TX continues with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Green Car Reports

The Lexus TX three-row SUV enters its second model year with minimal changes, while continuing to offer both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options alongside a non-hybrid gasoline version. The 2025 Lexus TX 500h hybrid comes in F Sport Performance Premium and F Sport Performance Luxury versions, priced from $70,010 and $73,160, respectively.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs now qualify for the $7,500 US tax credit for the first time

Electrek

Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicles, including Kia and Genesis models, now qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit for the first time. The Korean auto giant now has five eligible EVs as it looks to play an even bigger role in the US.

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Tesla Q4 2024 Sales Hit A New Record, But Full Year Sales Declined

InsideEVs

Tesla failed to sell as many cars in 2024 as it did in 2023.

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

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Autonomous forklifts and 20,000 electric delivery vans at Amazon

Electrek

2024 was big year for Amazon in addition to becoming the first online retailer for Hyundai cars , the company kept busy putting a fleet of autonomous forklifts, order picking AI-powered robots, and a milestone 20,000th electric delivery van on the road.

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Next-Gen “Massless” EV Batteries Could Weigh Nothing At All

CleanTechnica EVs

"Massless" EV batteries are designed to pull double duty as structural elements that add no extra weight to a vehicle, increasing battery range by an estimated 70%. The post Next-Gen “Massless” EV Batteries Could Weigh Nothing At All appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Major Suspension And Steering Issue Prompts Ford F-150 Lightning Recall

InsideEVs

The defect may affect almost 12,000 2023 and 2024 model-year Lightnings, and it has so far been the source of one known accident.

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Reversible Computing Escapes the Lab in 2025

Cars That Think

Michael Frank has spent his career as an academic researcher working over three decades in a very peculiar niche of computer engineering. According to Frank, that peculiar niches time has finally come. I decided earlier this year that it was the right time to try to commercialize this stuff, Frank says. In July 2024, he left his position as a senior engineering scientist at Sandia National Laboratories to join a startup, U.S. and U.K.

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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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Prepare For An Electric Car Price War In 2025

InsideEVs

One of China's top EV makers expects 2025 to kick off a price war amongst EV makers.

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UK atomic clock to revolutionise defence operations with quantum tech

Innovation News Network

Discover how a UK-built atomic clock promises to transform military operations with advanced quantum technology. The post UK atomic clock to revolutionise defence operations with quantum tech appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Build a Better DIY Seismometer

Cars That Think

In September of 2023, I wrote in these pages about using a Raspberry Pibased seismometera Raspberry Shake to record earthquakes. But as time went by, I found the results disappointing. In retrospect, I realize that my creation was struggling to overcome a fundamental hurdle. I live on the tectonically stable U.S. East Coast, so the only earthquakes I could hope to detect would be ones taking place far away.

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Lucid (LCID) EV drivers can now wake their new AI assistant with ‘Hey Lucid’

Electrek

If you own a Lucid EV, try saying Hey Lucid next time you drive it and see what happens. Lucid (LCID) launched a new AI assistant that allows you to interact with your vehicle in new ways. Heres how it works.

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UK’s SAF Mandate takes flight: A major step towards green aviation

Innovation News Network

Discover how the UKs SAF Mandate is transforming aviation with sustainable fuel, cutting emissions, and paving the way for a greener future. The post UKs SAF Mandate takes flight: A major step towards green aviation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BYD Car Sales Rose 60% in December, 41% in 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD’s huge growth in 2024, as I wrote just two days ago, was one of the stories of the year. Now we have BYD’s December and full-year 2024 sales in, and they’re good. In December, BYD’s plugin vehicle sales were up 60%! Across the full year, they were up 41.3%. [continued] The post BYD Car Sales Rose 60% in December, 41% in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New California law makes crystal clear which electric bikes are now ‘illegal’

Electrek

California has led the nation in electric bicycle adoption, helping more people than ever before switch away from cars and toward smaller and more efficient transportation alternatives. However, the proliferation of electric bicycles has also led to a major uptick in higher-power models that have flaunted established e-bike laws, often being used on public roads and bike paths to the chagrin of many local residents.

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Rebirth of the PHEV? What Do BYD’s and Tesla’s 2024 Vehicle Sales Tell Us?

CleanTechnica EVs

The worlds top two electric vehicle companies, BYD and Tesla, just released their latest annual sales figures, and they make some really interesting reading. Tesla leads the way in terms of battery electric vehicle sales, but its getting quite tight, as BYD is now creeping up and getting close to. [continued] The post Rebirth of the PHEV? What Do BYD’s and Teslas 2024 Vehicle Sales Tell Us?

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EV specialists Tesla and Polestar suffer sharp slump in Australian sales in 2024

The Driven EV News

A sharp slump in sales from EV specialists Tesla and Polestar in 2024 means that the overall electric car market will barely move from the previous year. The post EV specialists Tesla and Polestar suffer sharp slump in Australian sales in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Realism vs. Illogical Hate

CleanTechnica EVs

Several times in the past year, I’ve pointed out concerns with Tesla consumer demand and sales. That’s not to say Tesla isn’t an excellent company that produces superb electric cars and sells very large volumes of them. The height Tesla has risen to is amazing. I said for more than. [continued] The post Tesla Realism vs. Illogical Hate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lessons learned and policy recommendations from the SUSTENANCE Project

Innovation News Network

Explore how the SUSTENANCE Project advances carbon-neutral energy communities with global insights and actionable lessons. The post Lessons learned and policy recommendations from the SUSTENANCE Project appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NIO & XPENG Sales Trends Across 5 Years — Charts!

CleanTechnica EVs

I covered XPENG’s and NIO’s great December, 4th quarter, and overall 2024 sales results yesterday. It was an excellent year for these two pure EV Chinese startups, and especially an excellent end of year for them. Now, I want to dive into their long-term sales trends. Note: I imagine neither. [continued] The post NIO & XPENG Sales Trends Across 5 Years Charts!

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Volkswagen ID secured the best-selling joint venture EV series in China in 2024

Electrek

Volkswagens joint venture with SAIC Motor was again the top-selling JV brand in China. With over 130,000 electric ID cars sold in China last year, the SAIC-Volkswagen ID series also secured the best-selling joint venture EV series.

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China Plans 48,000 Kilometers Of High Speed Rail By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

China has introduced a new high speed rail train with a top speed of 450 km/h, making it the fastest train on Earth. The post China Plans 48,000 Kilometers Of High Speed Rail By 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The latest US EV sales and charger growth – in numbers

Electrek

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation today reported record-breaking numbers in its monthly update for US EV sales and public charger availability in November 2024. Lets break it down.

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January 2025 Fuel Price Update: Is a Third Year of Declines Ahead?

Green Fleet Magazine

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon sees small decreases across the nation. See what's contributing to the decline.

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In a world first, DHL deploys autonomous Oxa Ford in live airport traffic

Electrek

International shipping giants DHL partnered with autonomous software company Oxa to deploy a self-driving car in live airport traffic at Heathrow, safely completing more than 800 miles of fully autonomous driving in just 14 days.

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Fleet Leaders Unplugged: Why Some Fleets Soar, and Others Self-Destruct

Green Fleet Magazine

Truly successful fleet programs are not all about fleet size, tactics, or vendors, but rather a proven mindset and approach that pays dividends.

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EV fightback! Can the 2026 Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger finally get Japan competitive against Tesla and the Chinese?

EV Central

Nissan and Honda have inked a memorandum of understanding and announced they are plotting to merge and create a powerful Japanese car-making giant. The deal, that will see Honda and Nissan join forces by 2026 and will likely also includeMitsubishi, will signify the final nail in the coffin for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. The tie-up would create the world’s third largest car-making group after Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Meet Hyundai’s newest EV, the Creta electric SUV with nearly 300 miles range

Electrek

Hyundai unveiled its newest electric vehicle (EV), the Creta Electric SUV, on Thursday. The EV borrows features and bold design elements from Hyundais IONIQ lineup and has a range of nearly 300 miles. Check out the sleek new electric SUV below.

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