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2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Polestar 3 just got cheaper with the addition of a single-motor, rear-wheel drive model to the lineup. Now live on Polestar's configurator, the rear-wheel drive powertrain drops the 3's base price to $68,900 with a $1,400 destination charge. That's down from $74,800 previously, when only a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup was available.

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China powers up the world’s largest open-sea offshore solar farm

Electrek

China’s CHN Energy has connected the first solar units from its 1-gigawatt (GW) offshore solar farm – the world’s first and largest of its kind – to the grid.

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Tesla Cybertruck recalled for sixth time, may lose drive power

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled due to an issue that could cause a loss of propulsion, which makes for the sixth recall of the electric pickup truck since deliveries started earlier this year. This recall, which covers 2,431 vehicles, addresses a potential fault with the affected trucks' inverters that could cause an immediate loss of.

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‘He Doesn’t Know How To Make A Battery’: China’s CATL Chief Blasts Elon Musk

InsideEVs

CATL is the largest battery manufacturer in the world. Its founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, disagrees with Musk on several topics.

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

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Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets

Electrek

Tesla has announced that it will finally deliver 500 kW charging as it is about to install its long-awaited V4 Supercharger cabinets.

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Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires "strategic reset" from automakers

Green Car Reports

Rate of acceleration for global EV adoption has slowed, firm suggests focus beyond early adopters Study relates EV adoption to Strategist, Individualist, Carer, Conservative, and Frugal psychographic profiles Prior to "reset," 43% of non-EV drivers are already considering an EV next Automakers stand to substantially grow global EV sales over the.

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Rivian & Volkswagen Throw Each Other A Lifeline

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen has added $800,000,000 to its joint venture with Rivian that hopes to make electric vehicles that actually work as intended. The post Rivian & Volkswagen Throw Each Other A Lifeline appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla pushes end-to-end neural networks for highway driving, but only for newer vehicles

Electrek

Tesla has pushed a new (Supervised) Full Self-Driving update with the promised end-to-end neural networks for highway driving. However, it’s only for newer vehicles.

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It’s One Thing To Read About EV Progress, It’s Another To See It For Yourself “In The Wild”

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s one thing to read about EV progress or see it at a dealer, it’s another to see it for yourself “in the wild.” I’ve been reading about the GMC Hummer EV now for at least a couple of years. Those of us who believe in modest vehicles think the. [continued] The post It’s One Thing To Read About EV Progress, It’s Another To See It For Yourself “In The Wild” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]

Electrek

All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below.

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

Brief

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The 2025 Acura ADX is a High-Riding Integra Sibling

The Truth About Cars

Acura revived the Integra a few years back, but as these things often go, the iconic sports car is getting an SUV makeover. The new ADX arrives in 2025, sporting Integra-inspired elements like styling, its powertrain, and platform. Credit: Acura The 2025 ADX rides on the same platform as the Integra and has a turbocharged 1.5-liter VTEC four-cylinder.

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Kia is teasing a new EV model for the US: Here’s what to expect

Electrek

At least one new Kia EV model will be revealed at next week’s LA Auto Show. Kia is teasing the new EV ahead of the event, claiming it wants to make “it very clear” that the company is charging ahead in the US.

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Tesla set to launch new V4 Cabinet enabling fastest Supercharging speeds yet

Teslarati

Tesla is set to launch the new V4 Cabinet starting in 2025, which will enable the fastest Supercharging speeds for both passenger vehicles and the Semi. Tesla’s V4 Superchargers started rolling out in 2023, bringing 350 kW charging speeds and giving EV owners their most expedited experience yet. However, the speeds were not largely improved from the V3 Supercharger, as the V4 was catered to higher-voltage architectures , which have not yet become as popular in EVs.

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Electreon and Xos to deploy wireless charging for commercial EV deliveries like UPS in Michigan

Electrek

The State of Michigan has announced a new partnership with wireless EV charging specialist Electreon and Commercial EV manufacturer Xos, Inc. Together, the companies have secured funding from the state to expand wireless charging availability for commercial vehicles, including UPS trucks in Detroit.

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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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EV And PHEV Sales Set A New Record Last Month

InsideEVs

Year-to-date, global electrified vehicle sales shot up 24% in October, surpassing the previous record set in September.

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Hyundai is launching an AI-powered EV next year to keep pace in China

Electrek

Hyundai has a new secret weapon it’s about ready to unleash. To revamp the brand in China and counter BYD’s surge, Hyundai is launching a new AI-powered EV next year. The new model will be Hyundai’s first dedicated electric car for the world’s largest EV market.

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SpaceX readies for sixth Starship test launch: here’s when it could happen

Teslarati

SpaceX is readying for its sixth test launch of Starship as it aims to push the envelope once again in preparations for another potential “catch” of great proportions sometime next year. Following the successful catch of the first-stage booster last month, CEO Elon Musk wants to take things a step further. A few weeks ago, he said that SpaceX could attempt to catch both the booster and the upper stage , but this likely won’t happen until next year.

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Ford Faces Up to a $165 Million NHTSA Fine for Slow Rearview Camera Recall

The Truth About Cars

Ford issued the most recalls of any automaker in 2023, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unhappy with the company’s timing for at least one of them. The government agency said it had determined that Ford was too slow in recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras and noted that it had failed to provide all the information required.

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DOE’s Pathways report highlights future of sustainable aviation fuel

Innovation News Network

A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report outlines the potential of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce aviation emissions significantly. The post DOE’s Pathways report highlights future of sustainable aviation fuel appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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GM Recalls Almost Half A Million Diesel-Powered Vehicles for a Potentially Faulty Transmission Control Valve

The Truth About Cars

If you own a General Motors diesel-powered truck or SUV, you might soon receive a recall letter. The automaker is pulling back almost half a million vehicles for a bad transmission control valve, which could cause a failure and increase the risk of a crash. GM said it had seen 11 reports of issues related to the problem, which impacts the following models: 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe 2021 GM

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Here’s our first look at Jaguar’s new luxury electric 4-door GT [Images]

Electrek

The iconic British luxury automaker is undergoing a major brand overhaul. With its official debut around the corner, Jaguar’s electric 4-door GT, the first of its new series, was spotted testing on British roads. The new images give us a closer look at what we can expect from the revamped Jag brand.

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What Role Should Governments Play in the rEVolution?

CleanTechnica EVs

We all know the story about Norway and the massive government incentives to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in that country. We now see the start of a trade war between China and the west over China’s exports of subsidised EVs. The USA is talking about higher and higher. [continued] The post What Role Should Governments Play in the rEVolution?

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Save $700 on new & old Rad Power e-bikes in Black Friday sale, Segway ZT3 Pro e-scooter deals, GoTrax Everest dirt bike, more

Electrek

We’ve got some great Green Deals for you today, led by Rad Power’s official 2024 Black Friday sale that is running through the rest of the month and offering up to $500 discounts on veteran e-bikes, free extra battery promotions on the newest models, and plenty of accessory discounts up to 30% – all starting from $1,099. Right behind it is Segway’s latest ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter that has two differing offers – the first being a $200 discount while the second gives you a free Lumina

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CATL Founder’s Comments Tell Us Something About Tesla–CATL Relationship & Tesla–China Relationship

CleanTechnica EVs

I have to admit — I wrote the article about CATL founder Robin Zeng’s comments on Elon Musk and Tesla batteries quite late last night, and I did not fully tease out what those comments meant. One of our readers, “Pitounet,” did a much better job of that in this. [continued] The post CATL Founder’s Comments Tell Us Something About Tesla–CATL Relationship & Tesla–China Relationship appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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We'll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES

InsideEVs

The screen-filled electric sedan is still on track to start deliveries in 2026. Is this how Japan Inc. can keep up with China's EVs?

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Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW

The Driven EV News

Tesla reveals details of upcoming V4 supercharger cabinets which will deliver 500 kW of charging for cars while making deployments faster. The post Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW appeared first on The Driven.

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China's Xiaomi Just Smashed Another Tesla Record

InsideEVs

Plus, China's CATL would build a U.S. plant (if allowed) and Stellantis bets big on synthetic graphite.

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A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

Electrek

National Grid Renewables has broken ground on its 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County, Wisconsin.

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Cadillac Unveils 2026 Vistiq Featuring Advanced Tech and Bidirectional Charging

Green Fleet Magazine

The new luxury electric vehicle SUV features three rows, advanced tech, and a sustainable design starting at $78,790.

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Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia

The Driven EV News

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi heads outside of the US to Europe for first time in efforts to spruik autonomy and its EV demand. Will it come to Australia? The post Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Why You're Less Likely To Get Rear-Ended By An Electric Car

InsideEVs

But you're more likely to be rear-ended in one.

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Polestar 3 Receives Cheaper Trim With Improved Range, But Less Power

The Truth About Cars

The Polestar 3 is getting a new entry level trim that prioritizes range and a lower price tag rather than peak performance. Slated to arrive sometime in the spring of 2025, the new model is supposed to offer up to 350 miles between charges and a sub $70,000 MSRP. When the entire automotive industry started pivoting toward building all-electric vehicles, a lot of promises were made about affordable models offering improved range.

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Kia stands by major EV sales goal with new affordable models driving demand

Electrek

As rivals like Ford and Toyota are pulling back major electric vehicle initiatives, Kia is plowing ahead as it looks to secure a leadership role. Kia is standing by its EV sales goal of 1.6 million models by 2030. With new low-cost EVs like the EV3 rolling out, Kia is already seeing strong demand.

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Zeekr Taking Over Lynk & Co

CleanTechnica EVs

Geely is the giant EV company no one talks about. It’s the parent of Volvo Cars, Polestar, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and others. Naturally, it’s a complicated company. Now, news is that it’s simplifying a little (or getting more complicated?), in that Zeekr is taking control of Lynk & Co. [continued] The post Zeekr Taking Over Lynk & Co appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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