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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid could catch 40% of Civic sales

Green Car Reports

Honda has confirmed that the 2025 Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model—with plans to make the hybrid version 40% of total U.S. Civic sales. In U.S. spec, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid arrives in summer 2024 and will include a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, running on an efficiency-focused Atkinson cycle. It's part of Honda’s.

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Tesla delays another pay adjustment as employees are unhappy with the last bump

Electrek

Tesla told employees today that it will do another pay adjustment, a second in a few weeks, after employees expressed disappointment with the last one. But the automaker has now delayed the second pay increase, which is happening amid the CEO, Elon Musk, asking for a historic compensation package.

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Mazda revives rotary engine program, commits to Tesla EV charging connector

Green Car Reports

Mazda will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future EVs, but is still investing in development of a new generation of its signature rotary engines. The automaker announced Tuesday that it would adopt the NACS connector for EVs launched in North America from 2025 onward, and will give customers access to the Tesla.

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New Tesla Model 3 gets 5 stars in China’s IVISTA Intelligent Vehicle Integration test

Teslarati

The original Tesla Model 3 is a very safe vehicle, so much so that in 2018, it became the car with the lowest probability of injury among all the vehicles that had been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the time. Based on the results of China’s IVISTA Intelligent Vehicle Integration test, it appears that the upgraded Model 3 is continuing its predecessor’s tradition of safety.

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

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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid price and mpg, Honda Civic Hybrid, Mazda charging up on rotary: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a higher price, ahead of the arrival of a main rival, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. And Mazda sees a future including rotary combustion engines and Tesla charge ports. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a price hike—and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra.

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Tesla Superchargers are overwhelmed by new Uber drivers in NYC

Electrek

Some Tesla Superchargers are getting overwhelmed by new Uber drivers in New York City after a new program enabled a lot of Tesla ridesharing vehicles in the city.

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People Who Drive Trucks For A Living Really Like Driving Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric trucks are taking on more short haul delivery and drayage tasks in the United States and drivers couldn't be happier. The post People Who Drive Trucks For A Living Really Like Driving Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion

Electrek

The autonomous mining experts at SafeAI have collaborated with Japanese Obayashi Corp. to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals.

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Tesla is launching new Adaptive Headlights for the ‘Highland’ Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla is launching new Adaptive Headlights in Europe, but they only apply to the new Model 3. When Tesla started building and shipping the new Model 3, labeled “Highland,” in some instances, one of the most evident changes was the headlights, along with other cosmetic updates. Tesla Model 3 new headlights show further hints at adaptive functions However, Tesla is now rolling out the Adaptive Headlights for the Model 3 Highland with the software update version 2024.2, but it only appl

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets Bronze treatment, fastest yet with performance upgrade

Electrek

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is getting a new “Bronze Appearance Package” that’ll make any head turn. With an optional performance upgrade, the new EV is the fastest Mach-E yet.

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

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Army Of Pickup Trucks To Ding Diesel And Gas With New Solar Panels

CleanTechnica EVs

The Canadian firm Worksport is on track to send solar panels flying onto millions of pickup trucks, electric or not, in the form of tonneau covers. The post Army Of Pickup Trucks To Ding Diesel And Gas With New Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Estes just offset nearly 100% of its energy needs with rooftop solar

Electrek

The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has finished installing rooftop solar panels at its 4th and 5th trucking terminals, and announced plans to add solar installations at two more of its locations, furthering its commitment to solar transformation.

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Tesla community comes together to fulfill terminally ill Cybertruck fan’s wish

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is already in production, but customer deliveries of the all-electric pickup truck are still just beginning. This means that for some who ordered the vehicle years ago, it would still take some time before they can take delivery of their Cybertruck. For one Cybertruck reservation holder, this is simply time that he does not seem to have.

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A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks is headed to Mississippi

Electrek

Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR will build a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi.

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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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More Tesla Model 3 Highland vehicles land in Australia for deliveries

Teslarati

More Tesla Model 3 Highland vehicles have landed in Australia, ready for delivery. “Many more upgraded Tesla Model 3(s) are arriving in Australia now,” noted EV influencer Esther Kokkelmans. “So happy that more of these beautiful cars will be seen on the Australian roads soon.” Kokkelmans also shared that the Tesla Model 3 Highland units in the pictures she shared were delivered in Sydney.

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The Art Of Charging An EV In Frigid Cold

CleanTechnica EVs

Some electric vehicle (EV) owners in Chicago discovered their batteries had died in sub-zero temperatures. Drivers also moaned that charging. [continued] The post The Art Of Charging An EV In Frigid Cold appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Jeep teases its first EV, the Wagoneer S, ahead of its debut – Here’s what we know so far

Electrek

The first all-electric Jeep will finally hit the US later this year. Jeep’s first EV, the Wagoneer S, will be available this fall. Here’s what we know so far.

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The Volvo XC40 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Show Good Progress in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first. [continued] The post The Volvo XC40 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Show Good Progress in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck goes on Chinese tour, but will it be available?

Electrek

Tesla announced that it is bringing the Cybertruck on a tour in China, but it likely won’t be available there. At least not anytime soon, according to CEO Elon Musk.

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The Boring Company acquires more land for Vegas Loop expansion: report

Teslarati

Reports have indicated that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, The Boring Company, has purchased a new piece of land in Las Vegas. The site is expected to play a role in the expansion of the Vegas Loop, a series of tunnels that would allow commuters to travel to and from key locations around Sin City. As noted in a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal , a firm affiliated with The Boring Company, Object Dash, bought a 1.8-acre piece of land situated across the street from the Thomas &

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New electric Dodge Charger spotted testing near MI HQ with slick design [Video]

Electrek

The new all-electric Dodge Charger will begin rolling out later this year. Ahead of its official launch, we are getting another glimpse of the slick EV muscle car. The electric Dodge Charger was spotted testing near Chrysler’s MI headquarters, revealing what appears to be a near production-ready model.

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Is Elon Musk Going To Step Away From Tesla At Last?

CleanTechnica EVs

There is without a doubt no automaker CEO more linked to their auto brand than Elon Musk and Tesla. In. [continued] The post Is Elon Musk Going To Step Away From Tesla At Last? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

Electrek

“Toyota” announced a new eco-conscious AI copilot at the DC Auto Show yesterday, which promises to reduce environmental impact by up to 10% – but it turns out the whole thing was a prank, and the prank makes a real point about Toyota’s tendency towards greenwashing.

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Tesla combats Uber, Lyft congestion in New York City with Supercharger Congestion Fees

Teslarati

Tesla is combatting Uber and Lyft congestion at its Superchargers in New York City with Supercharger fees after the ride-sharing services have backed up EV chargers. This week, it appears the Superchargers are more congested than normal, and it could be due to the influx of Uber and Lyft vehicles at locations in Brooklyn and Queens. Dear @elonmusk and @Tesla please consider increased demand for the superchargers (240kw) and make the new ones nearby these locations- #Brooklyn #BayRidge #BathBeach

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US to spend nearly $150 million to fix broken charging ports

Electrek

The US Transportation Department is investing $148.8 million for repairing or updating nearly 4,500 electric vehicle charging ports in some 20 states.

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BMW wants humanoid robots to build its cars

Teslarati

BMW wants humanoid robots to build its cars, evidenced by a partnership with a robotics startup that it signed today. BMW has partnered with Figure in its first partnership since the company was founded two years ago. The German automaker plans to launch a small, controlled launch of humanoid robots in its production facilities, potentially expanding to more units if performance targets are met.

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Northvolt Secures $5 Billion in Financing For Circular Battery Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

Northvolt has closed on a $5 billion green loan package that will help it expand production at its Ett factory in northern Sweden. The post Northvolt Secures $5 Billion in Financing For Circular Battery Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Baltimore City will transport 350 students every day with EV buses

Teslarati

Baltimore City is planning to replace several diesel-powered school buses with electric units later this month, serving 350 students with zero-emission transportation to school every day. School leaders, representatives from the Maryland State House and Department of Environment, the EPA, and other project stakeholders are set to unveil 25 new electric school buses that will take kids to Baltimore City Schools every day.

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Watch a Rivian R1T pull a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow [Video]

Electrek

Who said electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? A recent video shows a Rivian R1T successfully pulling a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow.

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Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Equitable Transportation Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act are making once-in-a generation investments in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution. [continued] The post Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Equitable Transportation Electrification appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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IVECO Bus To Supply 411 Electric Buses To The City Of Rome

Electric Cars Report

IVECO BUS, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Group has won its largest electric bus contract in Italy to date for the supply of 411 battery electric vehicles to ATAC S.p.A.- Azienda per la mobilità, the public transport company of Italy’s capital city. The contract is worth more than 300 million euros […] The post IVECO Bus To Supply 411 Electric Buses To The City Of Rome appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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VinFast (VFS) EV deliveries pick up in Q4 but not enough to beat its 2023 target

Electrek

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) saw deliveries pick up in the fourth quarter, but not enough to top its goal of handing over 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles in 2023.

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Can Your On-Demand Deliveries Be Emissions Free?

CleanTechnica EVs

New RMI report shows that decarbonizing on-demand last-mile deliveries globally requires electrifying modes locally. The global on-demand last-mile delivery service, [continued] The post Can Your On-Demand Deliveries Be Emissions Free? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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TEMO’s easy-to-install electric outboard motors make DIY e-boats simple

Electrek

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. Now, electric boats are charting a similar path. TEMO’s easy-installation electric outboard motors make it painless for boaters to convert their vessels into electric boats.