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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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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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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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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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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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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes early results for December. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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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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BYD Bus & Commercial Vehicle Sales Explode

CleanTechnica EVs

I just wrote about BYD’s 2024 passenger vehicle sales and highlighted trends going back two years via various charts. However, BYD also produces large commercial electric vehicles electric buses, heavy-duty electric trucks, and more. For two reasons, I decided to split out commercial electric vehicles into this separate article. [continued] The post BYD Bus & Commercial Vehicle Sales Explode appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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

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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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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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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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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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New Year’s Eve blackout spotlights Puerto Rico’s ‘critical’ need for planned solar + storage

Electrek

Puerto Rico kicked off 2025 with a harsh reminder of its fragile power grid. On New Years Eve, nearly the entire island 90% lost electricity, leaving over 1.3 million customers in the dark during holiday celebrations. Power was restored on January 1, but the blackout underscored an urgent need for reliable energy solutions. In a move to help bolster Puerto Ricos grid resilience, Convergent Energy and Power secured a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Of

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults againt Ukraine

Electrek

In yet another example of ordinary micromobility vehicles being drafted into military use in Russias yearslong attack on Ukraine, a new video has emerged showing a failed Russian assault led partially on electric scooters.

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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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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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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 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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BYD’s year-end sales surge closes out a record 2024, but is it enough to take the EV crown?

Electrek

BYDs aggressive year-end sales push worked. Chinas leading EV maker sold a record number of electric cars in 2024, but will it be enough to take the sales crown from Tesla?

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Comment on Nio delivers record 31,138 cars in Dec, including 10,528 for Onvo by John Hanna

CN EV Post

@Bruce In reply to Bruce. So, to be clear, you're actually calling for NIO to commit financial suicide by "raising lots of cash" to buy back shares that continue to plummet in value? Which way would you have NIO "raise" the funds for this? We know it won't be raising money through its business operations by making profit on selling cars, so what's left is either debt or equity.

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EcoFlow New Year sale takes 55% off power stations, Hiboy launches S2 SE e-scooter at $300, Anker PowerCore Reserve $100, more

Electrek

Kicking off 2025s Green Deals is EcoFlows phase 1 New Year sale that is taking up to 55% off units with extra savings, free gifts, and more. Amongst the many offers, we spotted the brands DELTA 2 Portable Power Station getting bundled with two 110W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger at a $1,139 low. Right behind is Hiboys newly released S2 SE Electric Scooter getting its first discount to $300 , while Ankers PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station is down at $100.

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