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Nissan hybrids and PHEVs US-bound, 3-row electric SUV for 2028

Green Car Reports

Nissan on Monday revealed a roadmap that will pivot the automaker back toward hybrids and plug-in hybrids for the U.S., as well as higher-volume, reduced-cost EVs, with aims to cut the cost of next-generation EVs by 30%. As such, they’ll cost the same or less than combustion models by 2030. Under a new business plan it’s terming The.

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Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel

The Driven EV News

Fortescue says its electric excavator reaches important milestone, while testing continues for its first electric truck, carrying 231 tonnes of ore. The post Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel appeared first on The Driven.

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Jaguar recalls early I-Pace EVs over fire risk

Green Car Reports

Jaguar is recalling a small number of earlier-build I-Pace electric SUVs due to "multiple technical issues" that elevate the risk of battery fires. Just 258 U.S. vehicles made between March 1, 2018 and May 31, 2018 (all 2019 models) are included in the recall. Jaguar delivered the first I-Pace in North America in October 2018, and it was the first.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Electrek

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 times more than lab testing indicates.

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

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Big Genesis electric SUV warms up, Magma performance sub-brand erupts

Green Car Reports

Genesis on Monday night pulled the wraps off two very different new concept vehicles—one of them pointing to a flagship electric SUV for the brand, the other showing the direction of a new performance “program” that will produce go-fast versions of the Hyundai luxury brand’s increasingly electrified lineup. The Neolun.

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Lucid (LCID) gets another $1 billion investment as it prepares to launch Gravity electric SUV

Electrek

EV startup Lucid (LCID) just received another $1 billion investment from Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) affiliate Ayar Third Investment Co. The new funding will help support the launch of Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, later this year.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

Electrek

Global EV leader BYD launched a new version of its Seal electric sedan Monday, with starting prices around $25,000 (179,800 yuan). The Seal Honor Edition is BYD’s latest lower-priced EV to roll out, fueling its “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars.

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Tesla sets the record straight once more about Giga Berlin’s water consumption

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg is already dubbed as the company’s most sustainable and efficient facility, but it still attracts a consistent stream of opposition. Among the most notable arguments against Giga Berlin is the facility’s water consumption, which critics have alleged is dangerously high. Tesla, for its part, has been doubling down on its efforts to set the record straight about Giga Berlin’s water usage.

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Nissan to make EVs more affordable, plans to slash costs to reach EV/ICE price parity

Electrek

Nissan launched a new business plan on Monday as the Japanese automaker looks to drive down EV costs. The new plan calls for significant EV cost reductions to reach EV and ICE cost parity by the end of the decade.

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Tesla Cybertruck takes on other electric pickups in coast-to-coast race

Teslarati

A group of electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and YouTube channel hosts have teamed up to race coast-to-coast in four electric trucks, to determine which can do it fastest. The trip is set to go from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Dog Beach in San Diego, California, featuring four different groups taking the Tesla Cybertruck, the Chevy Silverado EV, the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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

Brief

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Tesla is ‘no longer compute constrained’, running out of excuses for self-driving

Electrek

Elon Musk says that Tesla is “no longer compute constrained” in its AI training – meaning that it is starting to run out of excuses for not achieving its promised self-driving.

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EV Sales Boom, Tesla Stock Questions, Cybertruck & ID.4 Towing — 17 Cleantech Stories Not To Miss!

CleanTechnica EVs

The cleantech revolution may get bumps and bruises, but it is constantly moving on. Below are 17 electric vehicle, solar energy, wind energy stories from the past week or so that I think are particularly noteworthy and worth checking out if you missed them or overlooked them. Enjoy, and tell. [continued] The post EV Sales Boom, Tesla Stock Questions, Cybertruck & ID.4 Towing — 17 Cleantech Stories Not To Miss!

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Fisker’s talks with “large automaker” fall through, announcement pending

Electrek

Fisker announced that its talks with a “large automaker” for a potential investment have fallen through. Trading has been halted on Fisker stock (FSR) as “an announcement” is pending.

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Out of Spec Motoring Runs Electric Trucks Dead To Test Range, Has A Creative Solution To Get Them Going Again

CleanTechnica EVs

This EV charging solution isn't the most environmentally friendly one, but given that it's only used to provide a few miles of range to get back to a charger after running dead, it's not that big of a deal. The post Out of Spec Motoring Runs Electric Trucks Dead To Test Range, Has A Creative Solution To Get Them Going Again 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

Oil

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REE’s P7-C electric truck receives CARB credits, eligible for over $100k in incentives

Electrek

EV technology startup REE Automotive announced its latest milestone today, having been awarded two separate CARB certifications for its P7-C chassis cab. Now sales eligible in California, “ Powered by REE” EVs are eligible for huge incentives, with other CARB-friendly states expected to follow suit.

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Tesla Supercharger NACS access clarified by TSLA Exec

Teslarati

Tesla executive Rohan Patel clarified some facts about Supercharger NACS access for non-Tesla vehicles like Rivian and Ford. Patel—Tesla’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development—recently replied to a question from Teslavangelist, who questioned the number of Supercharger stalls non-Tesla owners actually had access to with NACS connectors.

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Hyundai has sold over 262,000 IONIQ 5 electric SUVs in 24 different countries

Electrek

The all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV kicked off a new era at Hyundai as the first model in its dedicated EV brand. Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales have reached over 262,000 across 24 countries as the Korean automaker looks to expand its global presence.

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The TELO Electric Pickup Is A Tiny Truck With Big Features

CleanTechnica EVs

If you want to buy an electric pickup truck, your options are still fairly limited, but they are available. However, if you want to buy a little truck, not your standard full-size pickup, you’re almost out of luck unless you opt for a NEV with a small bed on the. [continued] The post The TELO Electric Pickup Is A Tiny Truck With Big Features appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Your whiskey may soon be made with a huge ‘brick toaster’ battery

Electrek

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo will replace natural gas-fired heat with Rondo Energy’s Heat Batteries at its production sites in Kentucky and Illinois.

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BYD Targets Toyota & Volkswagen With New Price Cut Strategy

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD continues slashing prices in China in its quest to become one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. The post BYD Targets Toyota & Volkswagen With New Price Cut Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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XPeng AeroHT’s modular ‘flying car’ design gets certified, moving closer to commercial operations

Electrek

XPeng’s eVTOL arm, AeroHT , announced its latest milestone today in a quest to achieve commercial operations of its all-electric “flying cars” in China. The company has successfully received design certification from the powers that be for its air module vehicle, codenamed X3-F, bringing the technology one step closer to flight certification and customer deliveries.

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Four Electric Trucks Race Across The South & Southwest

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, a number of popular EV guys from YouTube took a trip across the United States in four electric trucks to see whose truck would get across the South and Southwest first. The Cybertruck, of course, would rely on Tesla’s Superchargers. The F-150 Lightning was able to play on either. [continued] The post Four Electric Trucks Race Across The South & Southwest appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk mandates Tesla to install and demo Full Self-Driving Beta for every new delivery

Electrek

Elon Musk has mandated Tesla employees to install and demo Full Self-Driving Beta for every customer taking delivery in North America.

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Level 1 & Level 2 EV Charging Is Expected To Account For 80% Of All EV Charging In 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory expects Level 1 and Level 2 charging to handle 80% of all EV charging duties by 2030. Sufficient energy from the electric grid may be needed to support 33 million EVs on the road by 2030. The majority (64%) of EV charging is estimated to. [continued] The post Level 1 & Level 2 EV Charging Is Expected To Account For 80% Of All EV Charging In 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E-quipment highlight: Daimler, Hexagon partner on electric utility trucks

Electrek

Daimler Trucks’ Freightliner brand trucks are industry leaders in the medium and heavy-duty vocational truck market. Now, they’re going to be leaders in the zero emission work truck market, too, thanks to their partnership with Hexagon Purus.

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CATL teases Tesla batteries for robotaxi fleet

Teslarati

CATL’s Chairman (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) teased Tesla batteries for the robotaxt fleet. Tesla will use idle equipment from Chinese supplier CATL at Gigafactory Nevada. CATL Chairman Robin Zeng recently talked with Bloomberg News in Hong Kong. He confirmed that CATL will supply battery machinery to Tesla Giga Nevada last month. In the recent interview, Zeng talked about batteries for Tesla’s $25,000 car and its batteries.

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This small curbside EV charger can deliver 200 miles of range in 13 minutes

Electrek

Google-backed Gravity's new curbside DC fast charger is no bigger than a Level 2 charger, but it's 30 times faster.

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Tesla FSD beta team gains former Waymo research scientist

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has gained its latest member, who joins the team after working at Waymo, the driverless ride-hailing system being developed by Google parent company Alphabet. Former Waymo Research Scientist and Manager Charles R. Qi has announced his departure from the company to instead join Tesla’s FSD beta development team, according to a post from Qi on LinkedIn over the weekend.

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This Chinese electric pickup is a beast, but can it keep up with Tesla’s Cybertruck?

Electrek

Geely’s electric outdoor brand, Radar Auto , opened blind reservations for its new AWD version of the R6. The new electric pickup is the fastest production pickup from China, but can it keep up with the Tesla Cybertruck?

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How EVs Are Helping Fix Up The Salton Sea

CleanTechnica EVs

With demand for lithium rising along with the adoption of EVs, the Salton Sea's potential for lithium production means there's more reason to keep it from drying up. The post How EVs Are Helping Fix Up The Salton Sea appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ohio’s largest solar farm will also be the US’s largest agrivoltaics project

Electrek

Ohio has green-lit what will be the state's largest solar farm – and the US's largest agrivoltaics project.

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Here's Why Your Car Insurance Has Become More Expensive

The Truth About Cars

Millions of vehicle owners have been shocked when opening their most recent auto insurance bills. Rates are up across the board, hitting $2,543 in 2024, which represents a 26 percent increase from 2023. CNBC and Bankrate reported on the rate increase, noting that some states and drivers have it much worse than others. The reports found that Americans are spending 3.41 percent of their incomes on car insurance, reaching an average of $212 per month for full coverage insurance.

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Size matters: TGE, Volvo roll out Australia’s largest all-electric logistics fleet

Electrek

Since taking delivery of sixty all-electric delivery trucks, Team Global Express now has the largest all-electric logistics fleet in service in Australia.

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Nissan Has a Turnaround Plan That Involves Cheaper EVs and Other Electrified Models

The Truth About Cars

The last decade hasn’t been the kindest to Nissan. Its former CEO had to flee Japan and is currently hiding in Lebanon, and several high-value employees left shortly after. Now, the company has reportedly backed out of a tentative deal to invest in Fisker and is eying the possibility that China could eat everyone’s lunch with affordable EVs. CEO Makoto Uchida recently outlined the automaker’s comeback roadmap, called “The Arc,” which he said would involve launching dozens of new models and enhan

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