Sat.Dec 14, 2024 - Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the seventh time

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing warnings of low tire pressure. This recall includes not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y crossovers, for a total of 694,304.

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Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs

Electrek

Tesla has found a problem with cell denting in some Cybertrucks and it is starting to change the battery packs. The automaker is even sending the trucks back to Gigafactory Texas to investigate and replace the packs.

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Tesla launches the first large-scale lithium refinery in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla has officially started operations at its new lithium refining factory in Texas, coming over a year after the company first broke ground on the site. On Saturday, the Tesla North America account on X announced that, for the first time, the team fed raw materials through the kiln of its Robstown lithium refinery. The site, located outside of Corpus Christi, is the first large-scale refinery for battery-grade lithium in the U.S. , and the first industrial deployment of an acid-free lithium re

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Watch How Fast This EV Swaps Its Battery

InsideEVs

The Onvo L60 can swap its batteries for fresh ones far quicker than any DC fast charger.

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

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Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

Green Car Reports

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company The merger could be a lifeline for Nissan Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that Honda and Nissan are close to.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry

Electrek

European automotive sales numbers are out, and Teslas sales are down 13.7% year-to-date. It is driving the entire EV market down. If you take Tesla out of the equation, the European EV market is up.

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The Nissan-Honda Crisis, Explained

InsideEVs

We knew Honda and Nissan were entering into a technical partnership. Now a merger may be in the cards to save a struggling Nissan.

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Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debuting at CES Jan. 7

Green Car Reports

Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at.

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Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars

Electrek

Brand-new Tesla vehicles are experiencing self-driving computer failures, which are resulting in significant problems. Inside sources say that the problem is contributing to overwhelming Teslas service.

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Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s when

Teslarati

Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, which has been codenamed “Juniper,” is reportedly set to launch in the Chinese market very soon, local media in the country is reporting. CarNewsChina is indicating that the new Model Y will have both a five-seat and six-seat variation. The five-seater will feature a facelift much like the Model 3 “Highland” did, and will enter production in January 2025.

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

Brief

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Electric Car Charging Etiquette Guide

InsideEVs

InsideEVs has compiled five key tips to make sure all EV drivers have hassle-free charging sessions.

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Ram REV electric pickup truck delayed to 2026, Ramcharger set for 2025

Green Car Reports

Ram now plans its first electric truck for a 2026 launch Series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the first half of 2025 Stellantis—without a permanent CEO—says battery-electric demand is slowing The all-electric Ram 1500 REV full-size pickup truck has been delayed once again, with the series hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger now due to arrive.

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The world’s highest solar + storage project is online in Tibet

Electrek

At 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level, phase two of the worlds highest-altitude solar plus storage project has begun generating power, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in extreme conditions.

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Tesla strengthens weather radar rollout by filling in missed gaps in fleet

Teslarati

Tesla is strengthening the rollout of its new weather radar system for vehicles by filling in the gaps with vehicles that did not receive it in the Holiday Update. The weather radar feature was launched earlier this month with the annual Holiday Update but was only available on vehicles that equipped the AMD Ryzen processor. This left out those Tesla cars that used the Intel processor, which did not receive precipitation maps and only had access to the Weather at Destination feature.

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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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'It’s A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger

InsideEVs

The former Nissan-Renault chief isn't staying quiet about the former's potential merger with Honda. Plus: a Tesla recall, and Cybercabs in Austin?

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GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast-chargers with Omni Port

Green Car Reports

General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint's Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North.

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Tesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building

Electrek

Teslas head of Gigafactory Shanghai, Song Gang, who is behind a lot of the automakers manufacturing success, confirmed that he left the company.

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Psych: Dodge Will Keep Building Hemi V8s Into 2025 After All

The Truth About Cars

In news that will surprise very few of you, Dodge has announced that it will continue building Hemi V8 engines. The automaker said it would offer the Durango R/T and SRT Hellcat through at least the 2025 model year, but as history has shown us, theyll likely stick around for far longer than that. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said, The Dodge Durango and the Hemi engine form a powerful pair, and Dodge will continue to produce the most powerful gas engine SUV on the planet into the 2025 calendar year.

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Tesla Model Y Juniper Could Enter Production In Shanghai In January

InsideEVs

The refreshed version of the worlds best-selling EV is expected to bring important changes and improvements.

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Porsche Macan Electric: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Green Car Reports

Macan Electric builds on Taycan’s 800V tech Leads a new generation of very quick-charging EVs Up to 315 miles of range, 21 minutes from 10-80% The Porsche Macan Electric is brimming with technology and engineering innovation that will help transform the middle of the luxury market, not just the fringes. That’s why it’s one of.

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Tesla delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency

Electrek

Tesla has officially delivered its Tesla Semi electric trucks to a rare new customer, who confirmed the truck’s efficiency. Tesla.

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More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: The Rise Of The Drop-In EV Charging Station

CleanTechnica EVs

The new EV charging station solution from DC Grid combines DC fast-charging technology with quick and simple no-trench installation. The post More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: The Rise Of The Drop-In EV Charging Station appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Here’s A First Look At Honda’s New Electric SUV

InsideEVs

The boxy electric crossover will go into production in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped sedan.

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Audi Q8 E-Tron production ends in February

Green Car Reports

Production of the Audi Q8 E-Tron ends Feb. 28 It's unclear if 2025 Q8 E-Trons will arrive in the U.S. Audi's EV lineup will continue with the Q4 E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, A6 E-Tron, and E-Tron GT Audi will stop Q8 E-Tron production two months into the new year, bringing an end to the electric SUV that—in its original E-Tron form—ushered in.

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Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Electrek

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan.

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Hyundai Supplier Drops Prison Labor Program in Alabama Following Criticism

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai hasnt had the best luck with its suppliers this year. Earlier in 2024, the automaker was sued by the government over reports that a supplier had used child labor, and now, one of the company's suppliers is pulling back on its prison labor programs in Alabama after reports that some workers felt like they had no choice but to participate. The automaker said it had let go of dozens of inmates working through a program run by the Alabama Department of Corrections.

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Ram Delays Full EV Pickup, Bets On Ramcharger EREV First

InsideEVs

Ram will open orders for the Ramcharger pickup in the first half of 2025.

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Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

Green Car Reports

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company EVs, hybrids, and software could be at the core of potential overlap Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that.

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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV outsold all cars in China (even gas models) again in November

Electrek

BYDs cheapest EV model, the Seagull, outsold every car in China last month, even gas-powered models. Starting at around $10,000, over 56,000 BYD Seagull EV models were sold in November alone. With sales surging, the low-cost EV took back the best-selling car title from the Tesla Model Y in China last month.

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Will Stellantis Go the Way of British Leyland?

CleanTechnica EVs

Is Stellantis circling the drain? Will it take the French and Italian economies with it? Sales are down across the conglomerate, approximately 11% YOY. Bear with me, I need to share a bit of history and I will leave a lot out and try to simplify things. A lot has. [continued] The post Will Stellantis Go the Way of British Leyland? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Sales Are Tanking In Europe

InsideEVs

Eleven months into 2024, Tesla is seeing a double-digit decrease in registrations.

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to California EV mandate—for now

Green Car Reports

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a challenge to California's emissions authority, allowing the state to, for the time being, continue with plans to gradually phase out sales of new internal-combustion vehicles. The Court denied a petition by Ohio and other states to consider the merits of challenges by oil and gas companies to.

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Ford closes a $9.63 billion DOE loan to supercharge 3 EV battery factories

Electrek

In a significant boost for the US EV industry, Fords joint venture, BlueOval SK , has closed a $9.63 billion loan from the Department of Energys (DOE) Loans Programs Office.

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Tesla loses Giga Shanghai plant manager: ‘I feel fortunate to have worked and fought’

Teslarati

Tesla has reportedly lost its plant manager at the Gigafactory Shanghai plant in China. Song Gang, who has been with Tesla for six years, confirmed in an internal memo seen by Reuters that his time with the electric automaker has come to a close. As of this writing, he has not updated the experience portion of his LinkedIn page, as it states he is still the Vice President of Manufacturing at Gigafactory Shanghai.

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