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Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: survey

Teslarati

Tesla critics would typically paint the company’s electric vehicles as reliability nightmares with subpar build quality and cheap materials. As per a survey from the U.K., however, the opposite is true, as Tesla is not just the country’s overall best-rated car brand, it is also the second most reliable carmaker. The survey was conducted by HonestJohn.co.uk , which asked its readers to rate their cars across several metrics, such as efficiency, reliability, practicality, safety, comfo

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A Crucial Optical Technology Has Finally Arrived

Cars That Think

A long-awaited, emerging computer network component may finally be having its moment. At Nvidias GTC event last week in San Jose, the company announced that it will produce an optical network switch designed to drastically cut the power consumption of AI data centers. The systemcalled a co-packaged optics, or CPO, switch can route tens of terabits per second from computers in one rack to computers in another.

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Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan slipped out teaser images of the next-generation Nissan LEAF this week. Shifting into crossover territory, it’s a bit different from what has come before, and I’d guess will be Nissan’s most popular LEAF ever. But aside from the look, something powerful struck me, amping up the news much more. [continued] The post Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Report: HEMI V8 Engine Production Resumes In Michigan This Summer

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis clearly did itself a major disservice by discontinuing its iconic line of V8 engines. But there have been endless rumors , and even public speculation from upper management , that the company wanted to correct that mistake and restore some goodwill with ardent Mopar fans. The latest of these are reports that the Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan will be retooled to manufacture the entire HEMI V8 family by August.

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

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Tesla new Model Y needs a telescope to see its closest competitor in China

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Tesla China’s vehicle sales saw a strong recovery once the new Model Y started customer deliveries. This could be seen in China’s rankings for premium battery electric SUVs priced from RMB 200,000 to RMB 300,000 during the week of March 10-16, 2025. As per the week’s rankings, the new Model Y’s sales are so far ahead, it would need a telescope to see its closest competitor.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens

Electrek

Hyundais first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles. With the IONIQ 9 now rolling out of assembly, the electric SUV is expected to launch any day.

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Abandoned History: The Time the Indianapolis 500 Moved to Cincinnati

The Truth About Cars

That headline isnt clickbait. In one of those random moments where one falls down the rabbit hole of the Internet, your author discovered a very interesting moment in history from the early part of the 20th century. It was a one-off event, where a new racetrack and its enterprising owners worked to bring the Indianapolis 500 event to Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Tesla China seems to have overtaken Q1 2024’s registrations with new Model Y ramp

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The new Model Y’s ramp is resulting in a strong comeback for Tesla in China. This was highlighted by the momentum of Tesla’s new vehicle registrations in the country. With the new Model Y now starting deliveries, Tesla China’s year-to-date registrations appear to have surpassed the company’s 2024 numbers in the same period. Tesla China Registrations During the week of March 17-23, Tesla China saw 17,400 new vehicle registrations, the highest this Q1 2025 so far.

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Orange County to get new, stricter electric bicycle laws

Electrek

Orange County, California, is set to enforce new regulations for electric bicycles starting in April 2025, reflecting growing safety concerns amid rapidly increasing e-bike use. According to county supervisor Katrina Foley, e-bike-related accidents have surged by an alarming 500% since 2020, prompting local authorities to introduce stricter rules aimed at curbing dangerous riding behaviors and enhancing public safety.

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GoSun’s EV Solar Charger Lets You Drive on Sunshine — Literally

CleanTechnica EVs

Imagine harvesting the sun’s energy directly for your vehicle, on your vehicle, essentially transforming every parking spot into a personal charging station. The GoSun EV Solar Charger offers this revolutionary capability, providing electric vehicle owners with unprecedented freedom and sustainability. Harness Solar Power Anywhere The GoSun EV Solar Charger is.

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

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Study: These Vehicles Held Their Value Best Over A Five-Year Period

The Truth About Cars

Depreciation is a fact of life for vehicle owners, but as weve long known, some brands lose value much faster than others. iSeeCars recently released a list of the models that hold their values the best and found that while EVs depreciate quickly, the same isnt true for other electrified vehicles. Sports cars, including the Porsche 911 and 718 Cayman, held value the best, with the 911 only losing an average of 19.5 percent and the Cayman losing 21.8 percent.

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Tesla is back on top in Norway with new Model Y starting deliveries

Teslarati

Tesla has staged a comeback in Norways electric vehicle market with the launch of the new Model Y. With deliveries starting domestically, the new all-electric crossover has reclaimed its spot as Norways most registered car this month and year-to-date. Teslas results in Norway this month could be seen in Elbilstatistikk , which closely tracks EV registrations in the country.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Optiq

Clean Fleet Report

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The Optiq will be part of an ever-expanding Cadillac EV line-up of Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL and Celestiq. Our take, after seeing it up close and getting some time behind the wheel: The price, size, driving range, charging speed, performance and Cadillac look, touch and feel will be very appealing to first-time premium

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Our Journey to an All-Electric Home — From Gas to Green

CleanTechnica EVs

What began as a concern for the planet is now becoming a smart financial move for many Australians: the electric home. The trend is even being promoted by Bunnings Australia and New Zealand’s leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial. [continued] The post Our Journey to an All-Electric Home From Gas to Green 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

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Tesla Is Allegedly Withholding Wages from Sick Workers in Germany

The Truth About Cars

German workers enjoy some of the most robust protections of any country in the world. Tesla, an American company with a factory near Berlin, has seen protests and other disruptions in its German operations, and its now facing allegations that it withheld pay from sick workers and pressured them to disclose their private medical information. Zeit Online reported the story, noting that Tesla announced that it would withhold pay from sick workers.

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SpaceX’s Starlink dish with Gigabit Speeds leaves EU scrambling to catch up

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SpaceX is preparing to release a Starlink dish with gigabit speeds, likely leaving the European Union scrambling to catch up. During a webinar for Starlink resellers, SpaceX mentioned the development of a new Starlink dish that would offer customers gigabit internet speeds. The new Starlink dish is expected to boost current download speeds of around 200 Mbps. “Next generation, we’ll have smaller beams, more capacity per beam, lower latency,” noted SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwe

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EVs power up, oil demand growth slows: 2024’s rapid global energy shift – IEA

Electrek

Global energy demand spiked in 2024, driven largely by surging electricity use, according to a new report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Electricity consumption jumped by nearly 1,100 terawatt-hours a hefty 4.3% increase nearly twice the annual average growth of the past decade. This dramatic rise was largely fueled by the electrification of transportation, record-breaking global temperatures that ramped up cooling needs, coupled with increased industrial activity, an

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Battery Swapping Uses Fewer Batteries Than Buffered Fast Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Lowest Cost Buffer Matches Vehicle Charge Rate, Charging Station Peak Power is a Cost Factor In Why Slow Charged Swap is Better Than Buffered Fast Charge, a detailed comparison was made of a unit transaction, which returns vehicles to a ready state for continuing transport. In this comparison, the total. [continued] The post Battery Swapping Uses Fewer Batteries Than Buffered Fast Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How BMW stole Australia’s premium electric vehicle market from Audi and Mercedes-Benz | Analysis

EV Central

Amid all the doom and Boomer gloom about EV sales (as Ive mentioned before, a shocking proportion of Boomers/Old People seem to be scared and angered by electric cars), I was stunned to learn recently that BMW buyers, and their close relatives in the Mini market, are snapping them up at an incredible rate. In February this year, almost one in three BMWs sold in Australia were BEVs (29 per cent), and that percentage is excepted to be even higher in the coming months, according to Brendan Michel,

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Tesla to explore the limits of casting with Cybercab line

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Tesla tends to push the limit of automotive manufacturing processes. This was true for the Model Y and its front and rear megacasts, and it will likely also be true for the Cybercab, which is expected to start volume production sometime in 2026. This was, at least, as per CEO Elon Musk during the company’s Q1 2025 All-Hands meeting. Cybercab Potential While the Model Y and Model 3 are already high-volume vehicles, Tesla expects to produce vastly more Cybercabs per year.

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E-quipment highlight: Kovaco CyberX cabinless electric track loader [video]

Electrek

When Kovaco (Firstgreen Industries) released its Elise CBL last year, it was the worlds first cabinless, remotely operated electric skid steer. This year, the companys bringing another worlds first to Americas job sites. Meet CyberX a machine that Kovaco claims is theworlds first, commercially available electric, remote-control mini track loader.

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Hyundai Launches IONIQ 5 Robotaxi Blitz While Elon Is Busy Doing Other Stuff

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai is planning to bust the US robotaxi scene wide open with an assist from its popular IONIQ 5 EV, leaving Tesla behind in the dust. The post Hyundai Launches IONIQ 5 Robotaxi Blitz While Elon Is Busy Doing Other Stuff appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into the Ford F-150 Over Unpredictable Gear Shift Issue

The Truth About Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into the Ford F-150, saying almost 1.3 million of the trucks could have an issue that causes an unexpected gear shift and a potential for a rear-wheel lockup. The NHTSA said it had received 138 owner complaints about the truck. Reports state that the transmission unexpectedly shifts into a lower gear while traveling at highway speeds.

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Canaccord reaffirms Tesla’s price target of $404 after Giga Texas visit

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Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its price target of $404 for Tesla after a visit to Gigafactory Texas. The investment firm sees an optimistic future for Tesla in the long term despite near-term headwinds. Canaccord analysts reiterated its “Buy” rating for TSLA stock and revised Tesla’s Q1 2025 delivery estimates from ~331,000 vehicles to ~362,000 units.

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Save a massive $7,032 on Anker SOLIX F3800 bundles, EVOLV e-scooters $400 off, Worx lawn care roundup from $69, more

Electrek

Leading the pack of Green Deals today is the massive savings were seeing coming from Ankers final SOLIX Spring Sale flash offers running through March 31 on its F3800 Portable Power Station bundles , with up to $7,032 off four options and some free gear too all starting from $2,799. Right behind it is EVOLVs Spring Sale discounts on four of its high-quality electric scooters, like the popular TERRA , with deals starting from $1,129.

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Clean Energy Investors Can Take Their Money Anywhere

CleanTechnica EVs

With US energy policy in a state of flux, US clean energy investors are picking up their money and taking it overseas. The post Clean Energy Investors Can Take Their Money Anywhere appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM Promises Voided Warranties for Corvette ZR1 Flippers

The Truth About Cars

Here we are. Were really doing this again. General Motors is threatening Corvette ZR1 buyers with a voided warranty if they flip the car within one year of their purchase. Its the same approach the automaker took with the Z06, with the company requiring buyers to sign a document stating that if they sell, or otherwise transfer ownership of the car within the first year, most of the car's warranties are forfeited.

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Elon Musk’s stock market advice: ‘Do you love the products?’

Teslarati

Elon Musk shared some stock market advice during the Tesla All-Hands keynote for Q1 2025. During the Q&A portion of Tesla’s All-Hands keynote recently, someone from the audience asked Elon Musk for stock advice. Musk’s initial reaction was to point out that the question proved these Q&A sessions were not rehearsed and these inquiries were truly random.

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Watch for Gross Misinformation on Rhode Island’s Clean Energy Costs

Green Energy Consumers

On March 10 th , the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission held a public hearing on electricity rates. The hearing was picked up by several news outlets and some excerpts from the news coverage were disseminated through social media. We heard one thing that we suspected was wildly incorrect. While covering this hearing, John Perik of NBC 10 News stated that clean energy costs on the electric bill were going to rise 43% , and it implied that those charges were the main reason that electricity

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Pilot, GM, & EVgo Reach 130 EV Charging Stations in 25 States

CleanTechnica EVs

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Pilot Company (Pilot), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) today announced their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging locations in over 25 states. The charging network offers an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV.

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AlphaXiv Wants to Be the Public Square for Scientific Discourse

Cars That Think

There is an inherent tension in the dissemination of research. On one hand, science thrives on openness and communication. On the other, ensuring high-quality scientific work requires peer reviews that are often lengthy and closed. In 1991, physicist Paul Ginsparg created the arXiv repository to alleviate some of that tension. The idea is that researchers have a place to upload their preprint manuscripts before they are published in a journal.

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Tesla Unveils Model Y RWD 110 customized for Singapore

Teslarati

Tesla unveiled the Model Y RWD 110 for Singapores Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) rules. This custom SUV tweaks the updated Model Y, which was launched in Singapore in January. Tesla tuned the Model 3 RWD 110 for Singapore before, and that customized version’s success spurred this Model Y adaptation. The Model Y RWD 110 runs at 110kW, down from 255kW in the standard RWD.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

The Truth About Cars

Today we've found yet another 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. This one has three pedals and six forward gears in addition to all-wheel drive. The clutch has been replaced and the owner uses synthetic oil. The tires and Bilstein shocks are relatively new and other recent maintenance, including a tune-up, has been done. There's a Pioneer audio system and the audio is satellite-radio ready.

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Tesla: King of Meme Stocks? Putting Retail Investors at Major Risk?

CleanTechnica EVs

There are meme stocks and then there are meme stocks. A key element of a meme stock is that it has a huge amount of decentralized, retail, normal-folk fans and investors. A hot social media trend is rolling, and the meme stock benefits. Another element is typically that the stock. [continued] The post Tesla: King of Meme Stocks? Putting Retail Investors at Major Risk?

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