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EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals

Green Car Reports

Insurance claims suggest EVs are in different types of lower-speed crashes EVs are more likely to be rear-ended, less likely to have front-end damage Combustion vehicles and EVs are full-loss totaled at about the same rate EVs are more often involved in different kinds of collisions than internal-combustion cars, data from Mitchell International.

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Tesla adds 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving to its end-of-year deals

Electrek

Tesla is adding new incentives to convince people to buy its vehicles by the end of the year: 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving. Those are being added to FSD transfers, discounts, and more.

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Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased

Green Car Reports

Jaguar has finally provided a glimpse of the first of what the automaker claims will be a full lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker on Thursday showed a heavily camouflaged of a four-door grand tourer, sporting an exaggerated hood and fastback-like profile—likely with a liftgate rather than a trunklid at the rear. It will be one of.

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This 3GW Gobi Desert solar farm can power 2 million households

Electrek

China just connected its largest single-capacity solar farm built on a former coal mining area, which is in the Gobi Desert, to the grid.

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

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Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V Superchargers

Green Car Reports

Patent enables higher charge rates from lower-voltage DC fast chargers Solution adds a series of relay switches and a capacitor It's a smart workaround for Tesla V3 Superchargers, which can't charge at 800 volts Stellantis is working on hardware to boost the output of low-power DC fast-chargers for electric vehicles that can handle that extra.

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Ford is offering big EV discounts to close out the year

Electrek

To close out the year strong, Ford is offering more ways to save on its electric vehicles. Ford introduced a new year-end sales event with significant discounts on its top-selling EV models, the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. Here’s how you can score some savings.

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Tesla brings latest juicy offer to table to boost end of year EV sales

Teslarati

Tesla is bringing its latest juicy offer to the table in an effort to boost end-of-year electric vehicle sales, a routine occurrence for this time of year and nothing anyone should be surprised about. At the end of the year , Tesla usually tends to offer various incentive packages like free Supercharging, free Full Self-Driving trials, or even lower prices on its vehicles to push deliveries upward. 2024 shows the company is not adopting a different strategy.

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Tesla Tops Fatal Accident Rates In New Study

InsideEVs

NHTSA data indicates that the Tesla Model Y is one of the most dangerous cars, but not for the reasons you think.

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These Are the Big Automotive Trends for 2024

The Truth About Cars

The year is slowly winding down, and with that in mind we spend some time chatting with Alex Kwanten from U.S. New and World Report about key automotive trends in 2024. After the discussion about trends , we also wrap up a wild NASCAR season by reviewing championship weekend with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy, and guy and I also discuss wall-mounted tool holders.

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Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China

Electrek

Nissan introduced its newest EV, a sleek all-electric sedan, at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The N7 is the first Nissan electric vehicle under its new strategy to spark life back into the brand in China.

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

Brief

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GM Lays Off 1,000 Employees Across Divisions

The Truth About Cars

GM employs tens of thousands of people worldwide, but a small number of them woke up to bad news this morning. The automaker laid off around 1,000 people today as part of its efforts to streamline business operations and cut costs. Though small – this round of layoffs hits less than one percent of GM’s global workforce – will affect employees across the automaker’s operations.

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Make No Mistake: Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Tesla Too

InsideEVs

Suddenly, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he's anti-subsidies. He may want to double-check his own balance sheet.

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Save exclusive $1,568 on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, Velotric Black Friday e-bike additions, Anker SOLIX + Heybike flash sales, more

Electrek

It should be no surprise that we’re closing out the week with another great lineup of Black Friday Green Deals. Leading the official sales is the exclusive discount our readers are getting on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Home-Backup Station at a new $4,230 low. Coming up right behind it we have Velotric’s early Black Friday changeup that is adding two more e-bikes to the savings event while also offering an “add three, get 30% off” promotion for accessories – all starting at $1,099.

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BEVs & Renewables Apparently Are Not the Answer

CleanTechnica EVs

This article is about critical thinking and bias. If you are interested in why people (all of us) often hold “incorrect” beliefs, read on. This subject is big and “hairy” in that there are many “forcings” that impact how we humans think, understand, and believe. This topic really deserves a. [continued] The post BEVs & Renewables Apparently Are Not the Answer appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Lexus cuts RZ electric SUV prices by over $10,000 with its new entry-level 2025 model

Electrek

The all-electric luxury electric SUV is getting significantly cheaper. Lexus launched a new entry-level 2025 RZ trim with starting prices over $10,000 less than last year’s model. And you get just as much driving range.

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Killing The IRA's Tax Credit Is a Big Win For China

InsideEVs

The IRA's $7,500 is designed to incentivize U.S. EV supply chain investment. Without it, it's not clear if our EV supply chain will get off the ground.

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Baidu- and Geely-backed JiYue brand unveils ROBO X EV that goes 0-100 km/h in under 1.9 sec

Electrek

JiYue, a Chinese EV brand focused on delivering all-electric “robocars” to the masses, has unveiled its latest model, and it’s quite a deviation from its previous EVs—but in the best way. Earlier today, JiYue launched the ROBO X supercar, designed for high-speed racing. By high speed, we mean 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 1.9 seconds. My mouth is watering.

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Why Are Tesla Cars Involved In More Fatalities Than Any Other Auto Brand?

CleanTechnica EVs

I just saw the headline on Google News: “Tesla Has the Highest Fatal Accident Rate of All Auto Brands, Study Finds.” Yikes. I’ve covered how safe Tesla vehicles are for many years. In fact, it was the #1 reason why I bought a Tesla Model 3 in 2019. So, on. [continued] The post Why Are Tesla Cars Involved In More Fatalities Than Any Other Auto Brand?

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Kia’s new low-cost EV4 was just spotted in the US for the first time

Electrek

Kia’s upcoming EV4 electric sedan was just spotted testing in the US for the first time. The low-cost EV is expected to make its big debut by the end of the year. Here’s a look at the new model.

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EV Drivers In Australia Are Being Deployed For Natural Disaster Help

InsideEVs

With summer storms expected to hit the Land Down Under in the coming months, EVs with vehicle-to-load are being put to good use.

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Why Slow Charged Swap is Better Than Buffered Fast Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

One can analyze the differences between charging cases by examining the smallest unit of charging, the charging transaction, and comparing the cases. The charging transaction is a vehicle entering a station charge depleted and leaving with more charge. It is possible to use this transaction as a unit transaction in. [continued] The post Why Slow Charged Swap is Better Than Buffered Fast Charge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Backfire: Buying EVs Hasn’t Worked for Hertz

The Truth About Cars

If you haven’t been following Hertz, the automotive rental company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and was purchased in June of 2021 by a hedge fund and equity firm that assumed they could run the business. A trail of disastrous decisions, including hiring Tom Brady as a brand ambassador and pivoting toward all-electric vehicles , have since shown that was not to be the case.

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Audi previews new EVs for Chinese market at Auto Guangzhou

Electric Cars Report

Audi and its local partners are showcasing three product highlights exclusively for the Chinese market at this year Auto Guangzhou in southern China. The Audi Q6L e-tron will be presented at the FAW stand shortly before its market launch as the first locally produced vehicle based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The A5L, successor to the […] The post Audi previews new EVs for Chinese market at Auto Guangzhou appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XLI)

The Truth About Cars

Many of the updates Cadillac made to its line for 1965 were under the skin. There was a new perimeter frame that became the de facto underpinning of the traditional domestic sedan, placement of the engine was farther forward than ever before (for more passenger space), and a modern automatic transmission arrived via the THM400. But there were changes on the exterior too.

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2025 Lexus RZ Adds a New Entry-Level Model, Cuts Prices By Over $10,000

Electric Cars Report

The 2025 Lexus RZ brings more options to consumers in the BEV marketplace, adding the entry-level grade to its RZ 300e and RZ 450e AWD lineup. With this addition, the RZ now offers three grades as it continues to showcase a minimal yet refined interior and a smooth, quiet ride that’s become synonymous with the […] The post 2025 Lexus RZ Adds a New Entry-Level Model, Cuts Prices By Over $10,000 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai Motor Co Promotes Jose Munoz to CEO

The Truth About Cars

Jose Munoz has served as the CEO of Hyundai and Genesis North America and COO of Hyundai Motors for a while now, but his job is about to get a whole lot bigger. The long-time auto exec was recently promoted to the position of CEO of Hyundai Motor Corporation, which will take place on January 1, 2025. Munoz said the promotion was an “honor,” noting that he’s “excited and motivated by the challenge ahead and want to continue Hyundai’s growth trajectory.

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XPENG Awarded “AAA” ESG Rating

CleanTechnica EVs

This is an interesting piece of news. Electric vehicle producer XPENG shared this week that it has gotten a “AAA” designation for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. I’m not going to lie — it’s not something I ever thought about with the company. But I’m happily surprised to. [continued] The post XPENG Awarded “AAA” ESG Rating appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used Car of the Day: 2002 Isuzu Trooper

The Truth About Cars

Today we send you into the weekend with a 2002 Isuzu Trooper. This one has a five-speed manual transmission and 230,000 miles on the clock. It apparently runs well and is in good shape, with no issues beyond a dent in the right rear quarter panel. You can find this one in Arizona for $3,500. Click here to see more. [Images: Seller] Become a TTAC insider.

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NIO & XPENG Expand into Azerbaijan & Nepal

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand across the world. In the latest cases, NIO has announced expansion into Azerbaijan and XPENG has announced expansion into Nepal. NIO’s Entry into Azerbaijan NIO has partnered with Green Car in Azerbaijan, where COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN. [continued] The post NIO & XPENG Expand into Azerbaijan & Nepal appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Geely EX5 review: Cheaper than a Tesla Model Y in Australia, and with a more joyful cabin, but they need to fix the way it drives

EV Central

The latest new brand from China to arrive in Australia is Geely. Well, technically, the Geely Holdings group is already in Australia, with Zeekr , Smart , Volvo and Polestar all offering EVs under the brand’s oversight. But the actual Geely brand is the next to launch in Australia, and when it arrives in the first half of 2025, the EX5 electric SUV will be the first vehicle it offers.

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Green Skills: LinkedIn Publishes Its Annual Green Skills Report — It’s Not Good

CleanTechnica EVs

The green skills that immediately counteract the consequences of global warming are in increasing demand. They need to be in the spotlight, and LinkedIn is putting them there. Jobs that prioritize sustainability are known as “green jobs,” and are not able to function without a comprehensive understanding of green skills. [continued] The post Green Skills: LinkedIn Publishes Its Annual Green Skills Report — It’s Not Good appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford offers attractive End of Year incentives on Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning

Teslarati

Ford is offering attractive end-of-year incentives on two of its best-selling EVs, the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, as companies across the automotive industry aim to end the year on a positive note. Ford has established itself as one of the main players in the U.S. EV market, and although it shifted its electrification plans slightly this year, it still has attractive products both available now and coming to market for 2025.

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Let's Rally: MA & RI Lead On Climate and Must Continue To Do So

Green Energy Consumers

Last week's national election was horrible for federal energy and climate policy. Green Energy Consumers Alliance is not chartered to engage in elections, but we are allowed to talk policy. So, we will.

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The Eastern US’s first CFI-funded EV charging hub comes online

Electrek

The first EV charging hub funded by the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program in the Eastern US is now online in Deerfield, Massachusetts.