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Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000

Electrek

Hondas electric SUV is taking the US by storm. After another record month in December, Honda Prologue sales in the US reached over 33,000 in total in 2024.

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Future big GM EVs might accelerate charging with multiple connectors

Green Car Reports

With megawatt charging slow to ramp up, General Motors appears to have an alternative solution to speed up charging for electric commercial vehicles. This is discussed in a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 26, 2024, although it was originally filed by GM about two years earlier. In the document.

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Equinor closes $3 billion for New York City’s first offshore wind farm

Electrek

Equinor has secured $3 billion to finance New Yorks Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm, which will provide power for 500,000 homes when it comes online in 2027. Its set to become the first offshore wind farm to connect directly to New York Citys grid.

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Huge Growth in Nissan LEAF & Ariya EV Sales in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

There seems to be a trend developing. … As automakers publish their December, 4th quarter, and full-year 2024 sales data, we’re seeing electric vehicles multiplying like rabbits in spring and the myth that EV sales were in decline is getting blown up like Elmer Fudd in a run-in with Bugs. [continued] The post Huge Growth in Nissan LEAF & Ariya EV Sales in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Rivian (RIVN) stock surges after delivering more EVs than expected in Q4 2024

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) delivered more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter, beating Wall St expectations. After overcoming its recent supply shortage, the EV maker is seeing momentum pick up. Heres a look at how many EVs Rivian delivered in Q4 and 2024.

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General Motors Caps Off An Epic 2024 With 114,000 EV Sales

InsideEVs

GMs electric fleet came roaring back in 2024, smashing sales records and expanding its footprint.

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Kia Set New EV Sales Records Last Year In The U.S.

InsideEVs

Adding the EV9 to the otherwise lonely U.S. electric lineup made a huge difference in Kias sales numbers in 2024.

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Hyundai and Kia had a record year in the US, but this is just the start with new EVs en route

Electrek

South Koreas auto giants, Hyundai and Kia, are making their presence known in the US after another record sales year in the US in 2024. With new EVs launching in key segments, Hyundai and Kia expect even more growth this year. Heres what to expect in 2025.

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

EV Central

Sales of EVs took a breather in 2024. But an influx of new models in 2025 looks set to propel Australian electric car sales to new heights. As well as familiar big name brands bolstering their EV offerings a raft of new brands is set to significantly increase the cars we have on offer. Add the impact of the federal governments New Vehicle Efficiency Standard that encourages car makers to sell vehicles that emit less CO2, and EVs are on a fast track to sales success.

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Toyota is still lagging behind EV rivals in the US as bZ4X sales finally start to pick up

Electrek

Although Toyota bZ4X sales nearly doubled last year, the auto giant is still falling behind in the US EV market. Overseas rivals like Hyundai and Kia are lapping Toyota. Even other Japanese automakers, including Honda and Nissan, are selling more EVs in the US than Toyota.

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

Brief

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Some Of Our Favorite Hyundai And Kia EVs Now Get The Tax Credit

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Kia EV9 are now eligible for a $7,500 federal rebate.

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Ford extends EV promotion after F-150 Lightning, Mach-E set new sales records in 2024

Electrek

After its best EV sales quarter ever in the fourth quarter, Ford is extending its Power Promise program, which includes a free home charger. Ford looks to keep the momentum going this year after the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E set new sales records in 2024.

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Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair PHEV recalled because they could short circuit

Green Car Reports

Ford is recalling about 20,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a manufacturing defect that could cause battery cells to short circuit. The recall encompasses 2020-2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrids and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrids, with 16,480 Fords and 4,004 Lincolns affected. These vehicles may have battery packs with cells.

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Mullen CEO reveals 3 key EV market trends to watch in 2025

Electrek

Yup, Mullen Automotive [Nasdaq: MULN] is still here! And the EV company is defying the naysayers, reporting progress in EV sales, and reducing its monthly burn rate. Following Mullen Automotives significant strides in expanding its EV presence and improving its financial health in the last few weeks, Electrek caught up with David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive , who told us what trends he thinks 2025 will see for EV owners and others in the EV market.

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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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EVs Take 89.9% Share In Norway – But HEVs Now Outperform PHEVs

CleanTechnica EVs

The December auto market saw plugin EVs take 89.8% share in Norway, up from 89.6% year on year. BEVs saw a slight dip in share compared to recent months, due to an end-of-year clearout of other powertrains, and a pull-forward ahead of coming tax changes. Overall auto volume was 13,652. [continued] The post EVs Take 89.9% Share In Norway – But HEVs Now Outperform PHEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This Year, RISC-V Laptops Really Arrive

Cars That Think

Buried in the inner workings of your laptop is a secret blueprint, dictating the set of instructions the computer can execute and serving as the interface between hardware and software. The instructions are immutable and hidden behind proprietary technology. But starting in 2025, you could buy a new and improved laptop whose secrets are known to all.

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VW ID.4 set to resume sales, production with door-handle fix

Green Car Reports

Leaky door handles halted ID.4 production and deliveries in September With replacement parts ready, VW is soon restarting production Fixing customer cars and dealer stock is the priority Volkswagen on Friday reported some disappointing U.S. delivery numbers for the year for what had been set to be its mass-market electric vehicle. It sold 17,021.

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Electric Vehicles & Solar Can Help Reduce Zimbabwe’s Negative Trade Balance

CleanTechnica EVs

According to Zimbabwes Ministry of Finance and the national statistics agency Zimstat, in 2024, Zimbabwes merchandise imports were projected to reach $9.08 billion. On the other hand, exports were projected to be close to $7.4 billon. The means the trade deficit was estimated to be close to $1.7 billion. This. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles & Solar Can Help Reduce Zimbabwes Negative Trade Balance appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom

Electrek

While Teslas vehicle delivery results were disappointing, there was still good news in the report: Teslas energy storage business continues to boom.

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Kia EV Sales Increase 74% in USA!

CleanTechnica EVs

All the hype about EV sales not growing, or not growing fast total rubbish, if you’re Kia. Sure, Tesla had its first decline in sales since the Tesla Model S was released, but several other automakers have done superbly. In the US, we now know that Kia saw a. [continued] The post Kia EV Sales Increase 74% in USA! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Podcast: Tesla deliveries, Cybertruck sales shock, Rivian surprises, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this weeks episode,we discuss Teslas delivery results, Cybertruck sales being disastrous, Rivian surprises, and more.

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An $8,000 Electric Car: The Wuling Binguo

CleanTechnica EVs

Kyle and Alyssa from Out of Spec Reviews recently checked out the tiny, 5-door, fully electric Wuling Binguo, which is the product of a SAICGeneral Motors collaboration. The base model hatchback costs $8,000 and there is a premium version for $12,000. Three LFP battery pack options are available. Many readers. [continued] The post An $8,000 Electric Car: The Wuling Binguo appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Report Claims Carvana's Post-Pandemic Recovery is All a Sham

The Truth About Cars

Carvanas recent recovery should be the subject of MBA classrooms for years to come. After a massive stumble following a COVID-driven surge, the company has seemingly removed its foot from the grave and recovered. While Carvana stock has rocketed up 284 percent since its low, a recent report from Hindenburg Research suggests that it could all be a mirage.

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Ford Reaches New Electric Vehicle Sales Heights

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford’s electric vehicle sales in the 4th quarter reached a new high for the company. The company had 30,176 EV deliveries to close out 2024. Across the full year, Ford nearly reached 100,000 pure EV sales (97,865 when all was said and done on December 31). Notably, the company’s EVs. [continued] The post Ford Reaches New Electric Vehicle Sales Heights appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on Deutsche Bank's 2025 delivery estimates for Chinese EV trio: Nio 450,000, Xpeng 400,000, Li Auto 700,000 by Augustus Meyer

CN EV Post

@Bruce In reply to Bruce. Perhaps that explains why the swapping stations are being built at a faster rate lately. Not true. Just the opposite, one more missed target of NIO, or Mr. LiE. You want to copy him ? Nio added 679 battery swap stations in 2024, lagging behind a previously announced plan to add 1,000 stations for the full year.

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Ford “Power Promise” Extended into 2025 for US Electric Vehicle Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford had a record year for electric vehicle sales (despite murmuring about an EV sales slowdown from executives at the beginning of the year). One program the company has used to help spur on sales is Power Promise, which provides complimentary home chargers and installation (as long as the installation. [continued] The post Ford “Power Promise” Extended into 2025 for US Electric Vehicle Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian Hits A New Sales Record For 2024

InsideEVs

Despite setbacks, Rivian sold more cars in 2024 than in 2023.

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Avoiding the Uniqueness Bias In Charging Microgrids

CleanTechnica EVs

Key takeaways: No truck stop or distribution center is unique Establish corporate control and management of the program Optimize the mix of vendors and staff for different phases of the program The uniqueness bias is a finding of Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, global megaprojects expert and author of the 2023 business. [continued] The post Avoiding the Uniqueness Bias In Charging Microgrids appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Wheel-E Podcast: California e-bike laws, Russian army scooters, more

Electrek

This week on Electrek sWheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new laws and regulations in California regarding electric bicycles, the return of ONYX and the companys electric mopeds, a review of the Xtracycle Hopper, Russian soldiers on electric scooters, and more.

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Partnerships and Incentive Approvals Drive Bollinger Motors' Electrification Goals

Green Fleet Magazine

Bollinger Motors accelerates EV adoption with new incentives, partnerships, and growing sales of the all-electric B4 truck. Check out the roundup here!

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VW has a fix for its ID.4 recall, and sales are starting back up now (Updated)

Electrek

Volkswagen has identified a solution for its ID.4 recall and is ready to start producing post-recall ID.4s, with sales restarting now or soon at a dealership near you.

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Fill Out Our 2025 Fleet Outlook Survey!

Green Fleet Magazine

We want to hear from you! What's your outlook on the future of fleet for 2025?

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Jackery New Year sale saves up to $3,300 on power stations at new lows, Rad Power e-bike bundles from $1,399, Segway, more

Electrek

Closing out our first week of 2025 Green Deals, we have Jackerys New Year sale that is taking up to $3,300 off power stations, with some even hitting new low prices, like the Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with two 200W solar panels for a new $1,499 low, among others. Next, we have Rad Powers newest sale , which is starting the year off with free extra battery and sports rack e-bike bundles from $1,399.

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Tesla Supercharging: The New (NACS) Era

CleanTechnica EVs

Ive driven my Tesla Model 3 for over 5 years now. Ive made over 10 cross-country trips, including the 3000-mile round trip from northern Utah to northern Wisconsin 5 times, a 2000-mile detour to Charlotte, North Carolina (East Coast), and an 800-mile round trip from northern Utah to Palm Springs. [continued] The post Tesla Supercharging: The New (NACS) Era appeared first on CleanTechnica.