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DIY Electric Car

Twenty years ago I bought this 1987 Toyota Le Van or Space van, started a restoration, got another one for parts, then life got in the way and the little van sat in a driveway or under a carport, in a warehouse or a storage park and now under the lean-to of my newly build workshop. I need to get back into it, I need the space, I could use the vehicle every day.

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Tesla owners sue to break their leases over Musk making the cars ‘far-right totems’

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Tesla leaseholders in France are suing the automaker to terminate their leases due to Elon Musk’s association with the cars, claiming they have become “far-right totems” and have harmed their reputation.

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Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public

Electrek

Tesla is caught in a legal fight in which it admitted that it would suffer financial harm if its self-driving crash data would becomes public, but its not for the reason you are thinking.

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EVs Take 94.9% Share In Norway – Renault 5 First Customer Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

May saw plugin EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, up from 82.3% year-on-year. BEVs alone took 93.9% share. Overall auto volume was 14,260 units, up 39% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. May’s auto sales saw combined EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, comprising 93.9% full electrics. [continued] The post EVs Take 94.9% Share In Norway – Renault 5 First Customer Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi launch will force companies to license Full Self-Driving

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the automaker’s Robotaxi platform launch later this month will essentially force other companies to license Full Self-Driving to achieve their own goals of achieving autonomy. Musk’s statement comes as a video captured today showed the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets in Austin, Texas, just one day after the City officially listed the company as an autonomous vehicle operator.

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First Tesla Robotaxi Spotted Driving Around Austin

InsideEVs

Look, ma. No driver. The "Robotaxi"-branded Tesla Model Y was seen cruising on South Congress Avenue in Austin.

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EVs At 28.5% Share In Germany — Volkswagen Group Takes Half Of All BEVs

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May saw plugin EVs at 28.5% share in Germany, up from 18.5% year on year. BEV volume increased by 45% year on year, while PHEVs grew 79%. Overall auto volume was 239,297 units, almost flat YoY. May’s best-selling BEV, for the 5th consecutive month, was the Volkswagen ID.7. May’s sales. [continued] The post EVs At 28.5% Share In Germany — Volkswagen Group Takes Half Of All BEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals new details about Robotaxi rollout

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed new details about the company’s relatively imminent rollout of the Robotaxi platform as the suspected launch date of June 12 continues to near. Earlier today , the first video showing the first driverless Tesla Robotaxi in Austin was shared on X, just a day after the City officially listed the company as an autonomous vehicle operator on its website.

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2026 Toyota C-HR First Look: Toyota’s Coolest EV Yet

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Toyota has resurrected the C-HR as a sporty EV crossover. It looks stylish, produces a bucketload of power and has personality, too.

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

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Tesla officially starts autonomous ‘testing’ phase in Austin days before planned launch

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BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV

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BYD announces it will be adding a new EV to its lineup later this year, potentially as Australia’s most affordable electric SUV. The post BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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First Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in the wild in Austin, TX

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A recent video posted on X has provided a first look at Tesla’s driverless robotaxi, which is expected to be deployed in Austin, Texas, this month. The vehicle was a new Tesla Model Y, which was followed by what appeared to be a manned chase car. The short clip suggests that Tesla may be ramping up its preparations for its robotaxi rollout in Austin.

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Rivian R2 'Will Underpin All Future EV Projects' At Volkswagen

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Rivian exec confirms its upcoming R2 will be the techno grandfather of all future EVs produced by VW.

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

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How I Caught a Shady Seller Using a Free VIN Check

DIY Electric Car

Hey all, Just wanted to share a quick story and maybe help someone else avoid a mistake. I was looking at a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee last week looked great, low miles, clean title (according to the seller). I asked for the VIN and did a free check using NICB. Boom it was flagged as a salvage title from Florida. Seller said he “didn’t know” and then ghosted me.

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BYD launches the Seal 06 EV at just $15,000 as a new price war in China erupts

Electrek

Despite China’s recent warning, BYD is ramping up the pressure on rivals with another ultra-affordable electric vehicle. BYD launched the Seal 06 EV, starting at just over $15,000, as the price war in China appears to be getting out of hand.

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Almost a Half-Million Ford Explorers Recalled for Possible B-Pillar Trim Piece Detachment

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Ford sells a ton of Explorer SUVs, but almost half a million of them will soon be returning to dealers’ service bays for a recall. The action impacts 492,145 Explorers from the 2016 and 2017 model year, due to an issue that could cause exterior trim pieces to fly off while driving. The recall covers a problem that could cause trim pieces to detach from the B-pillar.

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Goldman Sachs reduces Tesla price target to $285

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Goldman Sachs analysts cut Tesla’s price target to $285 from $295, maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects weaker sales performance across key markets , with Tesla shares trading at $284.70, down nearly 18% in the past week. The analysts pointed to declining sales data in the United States, Europe, and China as the primary driver for the revised outlook.

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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 Robotaxi Austin Launch: Everything We Know

InsideEVs

Tesla plans to unleash self-driving Model Y crossovers onto city streets by the end of June. Here's what we know so far.

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Chrysler 60v into modular packs

DIY Electric Car

I want to take these 2.6kw 16s chrysler pacifica battery modules and turn them into modular packs using I think an ANT 8-20s relay bms and a big contactor. The idea being they will be a fully enclosed package with a big positive and negative, along with some simple control level wires. Everything will be isolated so that they can be put in series. So then I can take them and run two in series, or 4 in series parallel, with the idea being they are swappable like a power tool battery.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales are crashing in China, and things are about to get worse

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) sales are currently crashing in China, based on both new monthly and weekly data released today. That’s despite the new Model Y, record discounts, and incentives. Competition and a new electric vehicle (EV) price war are putting significant pressure on Tesla in China.

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Hemi V8 Power Returns to the Ram 1500 Line in 2026

The Truth About Cars

Auto enthusiasts can find almost anything to complain about, but that bellyaching doesn’t always get results. That said, Ram heard the chorus of doubts about its decision to nix the Hemi V8 in new trucks and is reviving the engine options for the 2026 model year. It’s refreshing when an automaker acknowledges a mistake. Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said, “Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you.

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Elon Musk reveals date of Tesla Robotaxi’s first rides open to public

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Tesla Robotaxi is set to launch in the coming days, but the first rides will be confined to those who receive invitations that the company sends out. However, CEO Elon Musk revealed the date that Tesla is aiming for when anyone in the general public will be able to call for a Robotaxi. There has been quite a bit of information today about what appears to be an imminent launch of the Robotaxi platform.

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GM Says 'Next-Gen Affordable EV' Will Be Made In Kansas

InsideEVs

It'll come after the new Bolt, which GM says is still on track to enter production this year.

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1969 VW Karmann Ghia build thread

DIY Electric Car

I’ve always loved Karmann Ghias and they’ve always been near the top of my list for conversions. This donor was too good of a deal to pass up. The previous owner stripped it down to the chassis, did all of the restoration work, got it dipped and primed, and then got a divorce and had to sell it. Whole thing for $3000. Body is in pristine shape, comes with all new lights, window rubber, alloy wheels, wire harness and more.

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Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in Austin for the first time, but with trailing car

Electrek

Tesla’s driverless robotaxi has been spotted in Austin for the first time, but it is being followed by a trailing car with a driver. CEO Elon Musk now says that Tesla aims to “tentatively” start its service on June 22.

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Quick Take: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Truth About Cars

Sometimes, an otherwise fun-to-drive vehicle can be spoiled by its packaging. So it goes with the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. I've been on record before as saying that the "lesser" version of the Tonale -- the Dodge Hornet -- is preferable with the non-hybrid powertrain. This is because the gasser feels more spritely and lighter, and you don't need to give up much, if at all, in terms of creature comforts and features.

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Tesla announces massive new achievement with 8 million cars produced

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Tesla announced a massive new achievement in relation to its automotive division as it has officially built 8 million cars globally. The 8 millionth car rolled off production lines at Gigafactory Berlin on Friday, the company announced. The car was an Ultra Red Model Y, images show: Produced our 8 millionth vehicle at Giga Berlin pic.twitter.com/gv1moWhwTH — Tesla (@Tesla) June 6, 2025 The car comes just about eight months after Tesla built its 7 millionth car at the Fremont Factory last October

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Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Launch: All The Unanswered Questions

InsideEVs

The launch of Tesla’s long-awaited autonomous taxi service seems imminent. Here’s what the company hasn’t told us yet.

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1984 Jeep CJ-7 - Stock EV Conversion

DIY Electric Car

Hi All, Here is my Stock EVC project - first, 'Stock EVC' means I'm ONLY replacing the ICE engine and ANYTHING that feeds it. So, all fuel, obviously, power steering pump, radiator (at least in size), etc., etc., etc. The line of demarcation is the bellhousing - from the bellhousing back through the power train (and forward from the transfer case to front diff) - all stock and NOT upgraded or touched.

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A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb

Electrek

Porsche is preparing to release its Cayenne EV in the next year or so, but that didn’t stop it from taking the car out in secret to a hillclimb meet, where it utterly destroyed the previous course record previously held by a 12-cylinder Bentley Bentayga.

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MINI Details Changes for 2026 Model Year

The Truth About Cars

Ever the purveyor of cars with outsized personalities, MINI has added even more customization options this year. Actually, if we’re being pedantic, the term ‘customization’ shouldn’t really apply to anything a customer can spec from the factory. A true custom springs forth from one’s own garage or Ramone’s place in the movie Cars. Semantics aside, MINI is offering numerous new ways to at least set one’s car apart from the others on display in a showroom.

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Tesla Model Y proudly takes its place as China’s best-selling SUV in May

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The Tesla Model Y claimed its position as China’s best-selling SUV in May, with 24,770 units registered, according to insurance data from China EV DataTracker. The Model Y edged out competitors like the BYD Song Plus, which recorded 24,240 registrations, as well as Geely’s gasoline-powered Xingyue L, which took third place with 21,014 units registered, as noted in Car News China report.

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