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Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026

Green Car Reports

EV battery prices have been falling, and they could decline even more steeply over the next two years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. On the pack level, global average battery prices declined from $153 per kwh in 2022 to $149 in 2023, according to the report, which predicts that they'll continue dropping to $80 per kwh by 2026. That's.

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Why Tesla Needs Bigger EVs [Featured]

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently gave his approval for Tesla vehicles for bigger families. A few people on X recently brought Tesla’s need to roll out bigger cars for bigger families to Elon Musk. X user @realpeteyb shared the story of his latest visit to a Tesla store. “I was at my neighborhood Tesla store yesterday and wanted to make sure again, that the X model is not big enough for my family… It isn’t , ” Petey B said in his X post.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours

Green Car Reports

A Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype toppled a record set by the Porsche Taycan Mercedes drove a CLA EV 2,309 miles in 24 hours around the Nardo test track The Mercedes CLA EV could become the most efficient EV on sale in the U.S. Records are meant to be broken, and Mercedes-Benz has just busted one set by Porsche. In April, Mercedes-Benz quietly took.

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Tesla’s top battery supplier says Elon doesn’t know how to make battery cells

Electrek

Tesla’s top battery cell supplier, CATL, is throwing some cold water on Tesla’s battery plans and the CEO even said that Elon Musk “doesn’t know how to make battery cells.

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

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Green Car Reports expanding email newsletter

Green Car Reports

Green Car Reports' email newsletter is shifting to a new afternoon delivery schedule, while we add new coverage in the mornings to your inbox. In order to provide more timely news at more convenient times, Green Car Reports' daily email newsletter will be split into two starting next week. The current daily headlines newsletter that arrives in.

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Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20,000 EV, but it could help create one

Electrek

That $20,000 luxury Lucid EV you’ve been waiting for will likely never hit the market. CEO Peter Rawlinson said Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20K vehicle. However, it could play a role in bringing cheaper EVs to market.

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Tesla launches unlimited home charging promo for buyers in Texas

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a new home charging promotion in Texas, offering a year of low rates to customers who purchase a new vehicle and sign up for the company’s electric plan. Buyers in Texas who take delivery of a Tesla by December 31 and enroll in a Tesla Electric Fixed Plan can now receive a year of unlimited home charging for $5 a month, as announced in a post on X on Monday.

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Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

The Driven EV News

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners. The post Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid appeared first on The Driven.

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CATL's New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold

InsideEVs

Some Chinese EVs already use sodium-ion batteries. Now they're hoping to unlock new levels of extreme weather performance.

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State Of Michigan Partners With Electreon On Wireless Charging For UPS EVs

Electric Cars Report

Michigan state officials have announced a new collaboration with Israeli wireless EV charging company Electreon and Los Angeles-based electric vehicle manufacturer Xos. The partnership aims to introduce wireless charging stations for commercial electric vehicles within the state. Electreon’s wireless charging technology will be integrated into an Xos Stepvan.

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

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Hyundai makes big moves to secure its global future [report]

Teslarati

In a historic move, South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors appointed its first foreign Chief Executive Officers. On November 15, 2024, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the automaker’s President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Muñoz will be succeeding Hyundai’s current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang. HMC’s current President and CEO will be promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group.

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Insight Mercedes-Benz – Drivetrains & Efficiency: the next step towards the electric future

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz is emphasising its claim to leadership in drive systems, including those planned for the future. Customers will be able to choose between two innovative powertrains in the upcoming vehicle architecture. The forthcoming CLA will be available as a highly efficient electric car and as an economical hybrid. Mercedes-Benz has set new standards in terms […] The post Insight Mercedes-Benz – Drivetrains & Efficiency: the next step towards the electric future appeared first on El

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Starlink claims lands One NZ with criminal charges

Teslarati

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission (ComCom) filed criminal charges against network provider One NZ for claims it made while promoting Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (aka Starlink Cellular). Earlier this mont, One NZ announced it would be offering Starlink Cellular in New Zealand. The company plans to initially offer TXT services to customers with Starlink Direct-to-Cell.

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Renault Master E-Tech priced from £37,500 plus VAT after PIVG

Electric Cars Report

Businesses who are looking for an electrifying start to their vehicle needs in 2025 can now order the New Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric – the fully-electric version of the International Van of the Year, starting from £37,500 plus VAT including the Government’s Plug-in Van Grant. Already a multi-award winning LCV and destined to make […] The post Renault Master E-Tech priced from £37,500 plus VAT after PIVG appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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The US’s first onshore wave energy project gets the green light

Electrek

Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) has secured the final permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to install its first onshore wave energy system in the US at AltaSea’s site in the Port of Los Angeles. This pilot project will be the first of its kind in the US.

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AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

The Driven EV News

AGL offers free charging - for a few months - at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking. The post AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia is slowing EV9 output in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why

Electrek

Kia is hitting the brakes on production of its first three-row electric SUV in the US. Despite the EV9’s successful debut, new concerns about the EV tax credit are reportedly causing Kia to scale back — at least for now.

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Elon Musk continues to hint Tesla is developing a new, larger vehicle

Teslarati

Elon Musk is continuing to hint that Tesla is developing a new, larger vehicle to add to its lineup. Tesla has only one vehicle that is truly designed for a family that is larger than four people: the Model X. It is an SUV that can have three rows and seat up to seven, but it is one of Tesla’s oldest vehicles and has not seen true updates for some time.

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BYD just nabbed another ‘world’s first’ milestone as record sales run heats up

Electrek

China’s BYD just topped another major milestone. The EV giant produced its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) this week, becoming the first automaker to accomplish the feat. BYD’s accomplishment comes just three years after its one-millionth NEV rolled off the assembly line. After its fifth straight record sales month, BYD is now closing in on top global automakers like Ford.

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Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3

CleanTechnica EVs

Xiaomi has just stormed into the electric vehicle arena, or “smart electric vehicle” arena, as several high-tech EV companies in China like to say. Yes, Xiaomi is mostly known for its smartphones — it’s second only to Samsung in annual production of smartphones. But as we’ve argued for years, giant. [continued] The post Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3 appeared first on CleanTech

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BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

The Driven EV News

BYD says it has now produced 10 million new energy vehicles - a mix of full battery electric and plug in hybrids - and is aiming for five million a year. The post BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot appeared first on The Driven.

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Honda Prologue Quietly Wins Over New Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of the Honda Prologue, the company's first battery electric SUV, have been brisk. What makes it so appealing to buyers? The post Honda Prologue Quietly Wins Over New Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s Giga Berlin and police are still dealing with a protestor problem

Teslarati

Since February, Tesla has been dealing with protestors in the nearby forest it hopes to cut down for expansion plans. Many of the environmental activists still remain, and this week, local police have launched an operation to try to remove them. Protestors have been staying in treehouses in a local forest near Tesla’s Grünheide Gigafactory in efforts to stop the company from removing trees in preparation for its upcoming expansion.

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UGREEN PowerRoam LiFePO4 stations hit new lows from $269, Save up to $1,099 on Vvolt extra battery e-bike promo, Segway, more

Electrek

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269 , with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt , which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799.

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Diabetic Baja 1000 racer steals the show with ad hoc Starlink Mini setup

Teslarati

A dirt bike rider stole the show at the Baja 1000 by completing the grueling 1,000-mile race while live-streaming to his mother using Starlink Mini the whole time. The rider, Ben Hundter, and his brother David, completed the race in 31 hours 30 minutes, which is a pretty long FaceTime video call, all things considered. A video of Hundter finishing the race has made the rounds online, partly due to the racer’s eye-catching Starlink Mini setup.

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Used Car of the Day: 2018 Jeep Wrangler

The Truth About Cars

Relatively slim pickings today, so I bring you this beefed-up 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. This V6 automatic has about 71,000 miles on the clock and big 'ol tires, though the seller says it hasn't been off-road. Other features include Bluetooth with factory subwoofer, LED lighting, WeatherTech floor mats, trailer hitch, and new battery. It's a daily driver and it's in Texas.

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Xiaomi exceeds Q3 estimates thanks to EV business

Teslarati

Xiaomi Corp’s Q3 2024 revenue exceeded analyst expectations. The China-based company’s recent success has been attributed to its rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) business, thanks to the popular SU7. “In the third quarter of 2024, we achieved record revenue and solid earnings growth. In the third quarter of 2024, our total revenue reached RMB92.5 billion, up 30.5% year-over-year.

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Hyundai Launching TCR Edition of Elantra N Sports Compact

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai is releasing a new trim for the Elantra N delivering track-day sensibilities. The manufacturer’s goal seems to be making what’s an inarguably fun sports sedan a more serious performance machine. However, it might be a bit of a stretch to call the Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition a factory touring car. For those not in the know, the FIA TCR World Tour is an international racing series for front-wheel drive production vehicles (typically sedans).

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Agenda Of Canadian CUTA Transit Conference Shows They Have Hydrogen On Brain Too

CleanTechnica EVs

Globally, there are almost 700,000 battery electric buses in operation and perhaps 6,000 hydrogen buses. In Europe in 2023, about 6,400 new battery electric buses were registered vs. about 140 hydrogen buses. As I noted recently, there have are more hydrogen bus trials that have been abandoned than operational hydrogen. [continued] The post Agenda Of Canadian CUTA Transit Conference Shows They Have Hydrogen On Brain Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis to Lay Off 1,100 As Jeep Gladiator Sales Tumble

The Truth About Cars

The Jeep Gladiator drummed up a ton of interest around its release in 2019, but the off-road truck hasn’t been able to sustain that excitement. Sales have fallen dramatically over the last year, leading parent company Stellantis to resort to layoffs at the Gladiator factory. Stellantis said it would cut one of the Toledo South Assembly Plant’s shifts.

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CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has begun manufacturing its second generation sodium ion batteries with full production expected in 2027. The post CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Quietly Removes Cybertruck Wrap Option from Online Ordering System

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Cybertruck comes in any color you like, as long as it’s unpainted stainless steel. That said, the automaker has offered factory wrap options for a while now, though they’ve been out of stock since shortly after their introduction. It appears the automaker is cutting the option altogether, as Drive Tesla Canada and InsideEVs recently noticed the wraps’ disappearance from Tesla’s site.

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New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric air taxis are not going to take over transportation. In my humble opinion, our skies are not going to be full of small aircraft that look like giant bugs. We won’t have swarms of aircraft risking collision and devastating crashes into buildings. However, I do believe that electric air. [continued] The post New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Watch Kia’s new EV4 hatch carve up the Nurburgring, nearly on two wheels [Video]

Electrek

Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut.

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