CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

New Nairobi factory triples production capacity in Kenya, fueling the county’s transition to electric motorcycles. Ampersand now has 1150 bikes on the roads of Nairobi. There are over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Porsche is recalling 2,941 electric Macans because their headlights are too bright, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Porsche Macan Electric models manufactured between Mar. 15, 2024, and Nov. Headlight-control software in the affected vehicles was.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s child labor in cobalt mining (shhh — cobalt is used in almost all electronic devices, but don’t tell anyone), range anxiety, or the collapse of the power grid if all electric cars charge at the same time, the internet is inundated with false statements and half-truths about electric.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 12, 2024

From giant electric boats to electric jets, one industry after another is at some stage of electrification. continued] The post Electric Jets, Giant Electric Ships, Clean Energy Boom — Cleantech News appeared first on CleanTechnica. You might even say it’s … progressing.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

With up to 500 km (310 miles) of all-electric range, the new Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck was designed for long-haul trucking – and now, it’s officially in production at the company’s Wörth plant in Bavaria.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America!

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A three-row electric AMG-badged Mercedes-Benz SUV is in the works The EV will ride on a new AMG.EA dedicated EV platform Prototypes are expected to start road testing this winter Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division is working on an all-electric full-size SUV that will be distinct from anything sold by the main Mercedes brand.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

continued] The post The Grand Canyon Goes Electric, Again appeared first on CleanTechnica. A recent announcement from the Grand Canyon Railway shows that not only the national park, but the business ecosystem around it is committed to clean transport.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 2, 2024

TELO, an electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that is designing a tiny electric truck for the US market, has released a configurator for its vehicles, with design updates and a lower-than-expected base price… but don’t get too excited yet, because production is still many months away.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Of course, CleanTechnica’s readers are mainly interested in battery electric vehicles, and so we will be focussing on those. continued] The post Electric Buses Rule Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica. Presently, only about 0.2% of buses on.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 7, 2024

A little while back, Octopus Energy and Rivian announced a collaboration where Rivian owners who live in Texas can use 100% clean, renewable electricity to charge their electric vehicles at home. This program got me wondering if there are more opportunities for Texas residents who own electric vehicles to charge.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It’s not a plug-in electric vehicle. An extended range electric vehicle (EREV) is effectively an all-electric vehicle, with all the motive power provided by an electric motor but with a small internal combustion engine (ICE) present to generate additional electric power. And the extended range EV.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Globally, waterborne transport accounts for 3% of greenhouse gas emissions—a challenge Candela aims to tackle with its revolutionary electric hydrofoil technology. The new $14 million (€13 million) […] The post Candela Closes $40M Funding Round to Meet Demand For Electric Foiling Ferries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A recent video from the Electric Cycle Rider channel on YouTube gives us a look at a really cool bike that you can get from Can-Am. continued] The post Do Can-Am’s Electric Motorcycles Make Sense? Yes, that Can-Am! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Depending on what online sources you look at, Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) may be an emerging trend in China. This vehicle type is one that has an electric motor (or two) with a large battery pack and an onboard gasoline-powered generator that provides electricity to ‘extend’ the range.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural initiatives in Africa.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

continued] The post China — Land of Dragons & Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. We had been looking forward to cruising the Yangtze River upstream from the Three Gorges Dam and thought it an opportune time to see what “53% of new cars sales in China.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 13, 2024

Electric cars are making news this week in new reports that highlight price parity with conventional cars in the used car market. The post Good News About Electric Cars — They’re Driving Down Electricity Rates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

continued] The post Chinese Electric Cars Are Leaving The US In The Dust appeared first on CleanTechnica. However, we are rapidly being outmaneuvered, out-innovated, and left in the dust by our Chinese competitors. We’ve written about a number of individual stories.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

What great news it was to learn that a handful of police departments in Connecticut are piloting electric vehicles (EVs) for their workday needs. continued] The post Connecticut Police Departments Test Out Electric Vehicles — With Some Naysayers In The Crowd appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By Nigel Morris, as told to David Waterworth Nigel and his three friends, Ed, John and Thomas, set out for an electric motorcycle ride down the south coast of New South Wales recently. Here is how Nigel describes this recent ride: [continued] The post Electric Motorcycle Touring Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

continued] The post China — Land of Buddha & Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. We were very impressed, to say the least. You can read about it here. Oh, and we managed to fulfill our dream of cruising up the Yangtze.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess. Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

million units sold, growing by 6% compared to the previous month and by […] The post Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Globally In October appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The Chinese EV market has once again set another monthly record with 1.2

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar’s Trucking becomes first independent owner-operator in the US to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a press release today, the organizer eLife Nordic AB reports a new record for an electric car fair in Copenhagen: eCarExpo. Following are excerpts of the press release, with my own photos, since I just had to go there and have a look: “The Danes’ interest in electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. continued] The post Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Australian mining company Fortescue is making headlines again, after it placed a huge, $400 million order for over 100 new electric equipment assets with Chinese heavy equipment company XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The deal is the largest single equipment export deal in XCMG’s history.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030. The post Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 22, 2024

The road to the electric car future has developed some twists and turns of late as automakers struggle to understand the current market. The post US Electric Car News: Electric Camaro? Electric Mustang? Not Now appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2024

Lilium is one of the leaders in the electric aircraft industry, or more specifically the early electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market. continued] The post Lilium Logging More Electric Jet Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A survey from Accenture has indicated that more than half of drivers in several key automotive markets will likely go for an electric vehicle within the coming decade. A good portion of non-EV drivers today are also considering an electric car for their next purchase. NEWS: Accenture has released a new study about EV adoption.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’s really using them yet —.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Leading yard operation 3PL YMX Logistics has announced plans to deploy fully twenty (20) of Orange EV’s fully electric Class 8 terminal trucks at a number of distribution and manufacturing sites across North America.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets.

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