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2026 Afeela EV gets updated styling, AI-informed driver-assistance

Green Car Reports

Sony provided an update on the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda at CES 2024, but only briefly, and only after 30 minutes or so of discussion about the company's media and gaming efforts. That nicely summarized Sony's priorities. Sony Honda Mobility, the business entity created to bring the Afeela brand to market, is making.

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Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000

Electrek

Hertz is starting to sell some of its Tesla Model 3s and they are going for pretty cheap – as low as $14,000 with the used EV tax credit. more… The post Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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EPA touts $1B more for electric school buses: See where they are

Green Car Reports

The EPA on Monday announced another round of funding for all-electric and low-emission school buses under its Clean School Bus Program. Nearly $1 billion will go to 67 applicants, the EPA said in a press release. The agency has also set up an online dashboard showing where the new school buses will be going. The funds will help purchase over 2,700.

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These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2023 – Rivian R1S cracks the top 10

Electrek

Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in the US in 2023 by far, but other EVs from VW, Hyundai, Rivian, Chevy, and Ford are climbing the sales charts. more… The post These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2023 – Rivian R1S cracks the top 10 appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla Cybertrucks are leaving the Giga Texas outbound lot at a rapid pace

Teslarati

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas has been busy since the Cybertruck’s initial delivery event in November, as the automaker continues to ramp up production of the electric pickup. On Wednesday, drone operator and longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared another construction update video from the factory, showing both Cybertruck and Model Y units in the automaker’s outbound lot.

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Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023

Electrek

Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era. more… The post Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla is getting into gym equipment with a ‘Cyberhammer’

Electrek

Tesla is evidently getting into gym equipment with a Cybertruck-inspired exercise hammer called the ‘Cyberhammer’. more… The post Tesla is getting into gym equipment with a ‘Cyberhammer’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla dominated the top 10 best-selling EVs in the U.S. in 2023

Teslarati

Data is coming in for last year’s electric vehicle (EV) sales, and with it, more accolades for Tesla’s leadership in the emerging market. Tesla landed three spots on the top 10 best-selling EVs list in 2023, with its leading vehicle outselling all non-Tesla EVs in the top 10 combined. According to EV sales data released by Kelley Blue Book and parent company Cox Automotive this week, the Tesla Model Y outsold all non-Tesla EVs included in the top 10 best-selling EVs in the U.S. in 20

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BMW nearly doubles its all-electric sales in 2023

Electrek

BMW Group just released its sales numbers from 2023, and it was a very good year indeed. The automaker says it hit its target of 15% share of battery-electric vehicles – and expects to sell half a million BEVs in 2024. more… The post BMW nearly doubles its all-electric sales in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. As customers scoured the updated Model 3 Highland configurator page, a few noticed that Tesla included a $7,500 incentive under leases. The Texas-based automaker noted that the $7,500 EV lease incentive would be distributed across the lease term.

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

Brief

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Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030

Electrek

The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 –and that means it has a real chance of achieving the goal set by governments at the COP28 climate change conference of tripling global capacity by 2030. more… The post Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China sold 456k Model Y domestically in 2023

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y saw a blockbuster 2023 in China, with the all-electric crossover seeing domestic sales of 456,394 units. That’s an increase of 44.74% year-over-year. It also exceeds Tesla’s overall sales in 2019, when the electric vehicle maker sold approximately 367,500 vehicles globally. The Model Y has always been popular in China, and this became quite evident in December 2023.

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Segway unveils futuristic new electric bike and arguably electric motorcycle

Electrek

Segway has taken to the Consumer Electronics Expo (CES) in Las Vegas to unveil a pair of new electric two-wheelers. The first is an electric bicycle called the Xafari, while the latter is a borderline electric motorcycle known as the Xyber. more… The post Segway unveils futuristic new electric bike and arguably electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Wheels, Bright Skies: NREL Analysis Unveils the Connection Between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics

CleanTechnica EVs

People who own electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to go a step further and add solar panels to their. [continued] The post Green Wheels, Bright Skies: NREL Analysis Unveils the Connection Between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics 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 Cybertruck to be used in Boring Company Vegas Loop

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop may soon become an ideal location where people can experience the Tesla Cybertruck firsthand. As per recent comments from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) President and CEO Steve Hill, it appears that the all-electric pickup truck is poised to join the other Teslas that are being used to ferry passengers around the Vegas Loop’s tunnels.

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Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Push Is Absolutely Working

InsideEVs

By BloombergNEF's estimation, Hyundai is the number two electric automaker behind Tesla in U.S. market share—passing GM and Ford.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

Electrek

To be frank, Americans don’t buy Fiats. The brand sold only a few hundred cars in the US last year. But Fiat hopes to – finally – charm the US with the “immersive Italian experience” of its upcoming Fiat 500e – Stellantis’s first all-electric car in the US. Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market.

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7 Stunning BYD Stats from 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD has now released to the US press and world the news that it sold more than 3 million plugin. [continued] The post 7 Stunning BYD Stats from 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen has ‘all the ingredients’ to succeed as the US shifts to EVs, but will it?

Electrek

Volkswagen’s CFO Arno Antlitz said Europe’s largest automaker has “all the ingredients” for success as the US auto industry shifts to electric. Despite this, VW is seeing reluctance for its EVs in Europe and potentially in the US as well. more… The post Volkswagen has ‘all the ingredients’ to succeed as the US shifts to EVs, but will it?

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Tesla’s Model Y accounted for a third of all EVs sold in the U.S. in 2023

Teslarati

New data shows that the Tesla Model Y made up a third of all electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. last year, with the Model 3 not far behind. Tesla is estimated to have sold 394,497 Model Y units in 2023, representing 33.2 percent of all EVs sold in the U.S. last year, as detailed in the Q4 EV sales report shared by Kelley Blue Book and parent company Cox Automotive on Monday.

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This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be

Electrek

North Carolina has published a map that shows where its first 11 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging stations will be sited – have a look. more… The post This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW is planning to ditch gas-powered car production from German plant

Teslarati

German automaker BMW is making a major move toward EV production by ditching gas-powered vehicle manufacturing from its plant in Munich, Germany. BMW said it expects to spend €650 million to update the factory site with four buildings, including a vehicle assembly line that will explicitly produce EVs. Starting in 2026, BMW said it will start building the Neue Klasse in the Munich plant.

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Milence joins ENCS in strengthening Europe’s EV charging cybersecurity

Innovation News Network

ENCS has welcomed Milence as its latest member, marking a pivotal moment in the mission to fortify Europe's EV charging cybersecurity. The post Milence joins ENCS in strengthening Europe’s EV charging cybersecurity appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NREL Has Just Issued A Ban On All E-Bikes And E-Scooters – Here’s Why

InsideEVs

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has just issued a blanket ban on e-bikes and e-scooters in indoor locations due to threats of battery-related fires.

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Siemens Getting 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Demonstrating the Volkswagen ID.4’s continued appeal and contributing to its growing success, German industrial tech giant Siemens AG is planning. [continued] The post Siemens Getting 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW Group posts record EV sales in 2023

Electric Cars Report

The BMW Group delivered a total of 2,555,341 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers last year (+6.5%) – a new all-time sales high for the company. The BMW, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands also reported new record highs in 2023. In the fourth quarter, BMW Group sales climbed to 718,778 units, up +10.3% on […] The post BMW Group posts record EV sales in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla’s Redesigned Highland Model 3 Now Available in the United States

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla made a splash last year with the introduction of an upgraded Model 3 sedan in China. Code name “Highland,” [continued] The post Tesla’s Redesigned Highland Model 3 Now Available in the United States appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck VINs reportedly being rolled out to non-employee customers

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck started its deliveries in late 2023, but it was only for company employees and what appeared to be close friends of CEO Elon Musk. Based on recent reports, however, it appears that Cybertruck deliveries to non-Tesla employees will be starting soon. It was evident that Tesla is already ramping the production of the Cybertruck over the past few weeks.

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A Far Better E-Scooter Is An Electric Kick-Bike

CleanTechnica EVs

On the road to a more sustainable transportation ecosystem, the electric micromobility segment has really blossomed in recent years, and. [continued] The post A Far Better E-Scooter Is An Electric Kick-Bike appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

The Truth About Cars

With Stellantis opting to supplant the HEMI V8 with the Hurricane inline six-cylinder engine, there was a gnashing of teeth from Mopar fans who viewed the change as unpleasantly European. The manufacturer is well aware of this and has been fielding special editions of V8-powered models to profit as much as possible off the larger displacement engines before they’re discontinued.

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AI breakthrough discovers exciting new battery material

Innovation News Network

In a collaboration between Microsoft and PNNL, scientists are testing a new battery material that was detected by a new AI breakthrough. The post AI breakthrough discovers exciting new battery material appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Updated Tesla Model 3 is Available in North America

The Truth About Cars

After several months of spy shots and looking at the updated Tesla Model 3 in European markets, the car is finally available in North America. Tesla added the car to its online configurator without much fanfare, but there are plenty of changes to the automaker’s popular sedan. The new Model 3 is available in the base Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range AWD models, but there’s no option for the Performance at the moment.

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All-electric pickup truck concept VinFast VF Wild appears at CES 2024

EV Specifications

VinFast showcases an all-electric pickup truck concept at CES 2024 - the VinFast VF Wild. With an overall length of 209 inches (5324mm) and a width of 79 inches (1997mm), VF Wild's dimensions place it in the mid-size pickup category. This efficiently packaged mid-size footprint is further enhanced by VF Wild's flexible bed size. The vehicle combines the practicality of a power-folding mid-gate to.

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CES 2024: This Automaker Is Launching a New EV Series

The Truth About Cars

Space Hub Concept - Photo credit: Honda Honda announced the upcoming launch of the Honda 0 Series, a new electric vehicle (EV) series set for release in North America in 2026, with subsequent introductions planned for other global markets. This initiative is part of Honda's strategy to expand its EV offerings. Saloon and Space-Hub: Concept Models of the 0 Series The 0 Series is showcased through two concept models, the Saloon and the Space-Hub, which were presented at CES 2024.

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