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Review: 2025 Volvo EX30 sets out for the sustainable horizon

Green Car Reports

Volvo has a question for the ranks of the EV-curious: Is the 2025 Volvo EX30’s small carbon footprint a fair trade for its small physical footprint? The Chinese-owned Swedish car company has its most tidy SUV to date with the 2025 Volvo EX30, a crossover that’s not much larger than a Mini Cooper. With its battery-electric drivetrain.

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Tesla to integrate Elon Musk’s new AI assistant in its vehicles

Electrek

Tesla is going to integrate Elon Musk’s newly launched Grok AI assistant in its electric vehicles, according to the CEO. more… The post Tesla to integrate Elon Musk’s new AI assistant in its vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid pickup pairs V-6, big EV battery

Green Car Reports

Ram has confirmed first details for a pickup that no other automaker has dared yet build, yet one that might possibly offer the best of both worlds: a plug-in series-hybrid truck. The truck, which Ram calls the Ramcharger, is claimed to offer “class-shattering unlimited battery electric range.” The Ramcharger always has electric.

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Tesla plans to build its $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin

Electrek

Tesla has reportedly confirmed that it plans to build its upcoming $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin. It’s a rare new model to be confirmed for the factory that currently only produces the Model Y. more… The post Tesla plans to build its $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin 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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Toyota Hilux: A new insight into hydrogen-fuelled light commercial vehicles

Innovation News Network

Discover the hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux, and how it will help shape future utility for zero tailpipe emissions light commercial vehicles. The post Toyota Hilux: A new insight into hydrogen-fuelled light commercial vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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A huge US solar developer just committed to recycling its solar panels

Electrek

EDF Renewables North America , one of the US’s largest renewable developers, has officially agreed to recycle its solar panels. more… The post A huge US solar developer just committed to recycling its solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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To tap into green incentives, Volvo looks to expand production in the US

Electrek

Swedish automaker Volvo is considering an expansion of its EV production in the US, with a possibility of broadening its factory in Charleston, South Carolina, or breaking ground on a second site in the country, according to a new report. more… The post To tap into green incentives, Volvo looks to expand production in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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EVs Take 24.9% Of The UK Car Market — BMW Top Brand

CleanTechnica EVs

October saw plugin EVs take 24.9% of the UK auto market, up from 21.5% year on year. Plugin hybrids had their strongest share in two years. Overall auto volume was 153,529 units, up 14.3% YoY, and in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages. BMW was October’s leading BEV brand. October’s combined plugin market share of 24.

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Jeep finally reveals when the iconic Wrangler and Grand Cherokee are going electric

Electrek

The legendary Jeep Wrangler is going electric. We will also see an all-electric Grand Cherokee roll out in the next few years. A tentative labor agreement between Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis , and the UAW revealed several new EV models due for production. more… The post Jeep finally reveals when the iconic Wrangler and Grand Cherokee are going electric appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Motors adopts Tesla’s NACS, leaving only Volkswagen and Stellantis

Teslarati

Lucid Motors has officially announced plans to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning the company will join several other automakers in gaining access to the Supercharger network in the coming years. On Monday, Lucid announced plans to adopt the NACS charging port starting in 2025, as detailed in a press release. Now, Volkswagen and Stellantis are the only remaining holdouts for adopting Tesla’s charging hardware.

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

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Jeep finally reveals when the iconic Wrangler and Grand Cherokee are going electric

Electrek

The legendary Jeep Wrangler is going electric. We will also see an all-electric Grand Cherokee roll out in the next few years. A tentative labor agreement between Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis , and the UAW revealed several new EV models due for production. more… The post Jeep finally reveals when the iconic Wrangler and Grand Cherokee are going electric appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck seen at Giga Texas appears to have white interior trim

Teslarati

A new batch of Cybertrucks has been spotted at Tesla’s Austin, Texas Gigafactory, and one of them appears to include white interior trim. Drone pilot and longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared photos of eight Cybertrucks in the factory lot on Monday, one of which appears to include white interior trim lining the dashboard. It’s difficult to see in the photos, but at certain angles, one Cybertruck does seem to have a lighter dashboard trim than the others around it.

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California’s PG&E just deployed its first renewable remote grid

Electrek

PG&E, California’s largest utility, just brought its first renewable remote grid online, in a nature preserve in Sonoma County. more… The post California’s PG&E just deployed its first renewable remote grid appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla debuts Germany’s first operational V4 Supercharger

Teslarati

Tesla has been deploying its first wave of V4 Superchargers around the world over the last few months, and now a site with the upgraded hardware has gone live in Germany for the first time. A V4 Supercharger station went live in Peine in the state of Lower Saxony late last week, according to a report from the German publication Tesla Mag. The Supercharger can now be seen on Tesla’s website , although it doesn’t yet appear to be clickable at the time of writing.

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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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Lucid Motors joins the ‘in crowd,’ will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla’s Supercharger network

Electrek

Lucid Motors just announced it is the latest EV automaker to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). By integrating the charging standard originated by Tesla, Lucid will eventually be able to offer its customers access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America alone. more… The post Lucid Motors joins the ‘in crowd,’ will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla’s Supercharger network appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX breaks its own record, launches Falcon 9 for the 18th time

Teslarati

23 Starlink satellites joined the constellation after successfully being launched into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 that was flying for a record-breaking 18th time. Launching on Friday at 8:37 p.m. ET, about midway through the launch window, Falcon 9 Booster 1058 lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying the 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.

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2024 Polestar 2 available for $349 per month with flexible 5-month lease opt-out

Electrek

Polestar is bolstering the incentives with its new Flexible Lease program. Through the program, the 2024 Polestar 2 is available to lease for $349 per month. The best part is that you can end the lease after five months and five payments. more… The post 2024 Polestar 2 available for $349 per month with flexible 5-month lease opt-out appeared first on Electrek.

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13 Big Cleantech Stories of the Week

CleanTechnica EVs

Being the beginning of the month, some of the biggest and most interesting cleantech stories of the past week were EV sales reports from top EV markets. There are also a few big wind and solar power stories, as well as a few other EV stories.

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Kia EV6 spotted with exciting new facelift, design upgrades revealed

Electrek

Kia’s first dedicated electric car is getting a makeover. The Kia EV6 was spotted with a new facelift, including several design upgrades. more… The post Kia EV6 spotted with exciting new facelift, design upgrades revealed appeared first on Electrek.

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Prioritising innovation in AI requires prioritising developers

Innovation News Network

Businesses must recognise and champion the transformative role developers play in championing innovation in AI. Read more here. The post Prioritising innovation in AI requires prioritising developers appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Honda’s new electric scooter and e-bike show it’s serious about electric two-wheelers

Electrek

Honda has been on a roll lately, pumping out interesting and innovative electric two-wheelers including scooters and bicycles. Could the Japanese automaker suddenly be taking the segment more seriously? more… The post Honda’s new electric scooter and e-bike show it’s serious about electric two-wheelers appeared first on Electrek.

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King Charles III & Queen Camilla Experience Solution Africa’s Electric Tuk Tuk in Mombasa, Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a state visit to Kenya to “celebrate the warm relationship between the two countries and the strong and dynamic partnership they continue to forge.

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In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe

Electrek

Chinese-owned automaker BYD has announced plans to build a factory in Europe in hopes of bringing its affordable EVs to the masses there. As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location. Still, it has some challenges to face: a new investigation from the European Union and a lack of solid brand recognition to compete with Tesla and European automakers. more… The post In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a fact

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FRACTION: An integrated lignocellulose fractionation biomass biorefinery to produce components for high-value applications

Innovation News Network

FRACTION develops a novel integrated biomass biorefinery approach to maximise the purity and quality of cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose. The post FRACTION: An integrated lignocellulose fractionation biomass biorefinery to produce components for high-value applications appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rivian Q3 earnings preview: Deliveries are up, but will losses continue to improve?

Electrek

EV maker Rivian is reporting what’s expected to be a big Q3 earnings report on Tuesday after the market close. The report comes as Rivian has continued to improve its per-vehicle losses as it ramps production. more… The post Rivian Q3 earnings preview: Deliveries are up, but will losses continue to improve? appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo energy business will tap into EVs' bidirectional charging

Green Car Reports

Volvo on Thursday announced a new business unit focused on tapping into the potential of EV bidirectional charging. Volvo Cars Energy Solutions will offer "energy storage and charging-related technologies and services," according to a company press release. But that won't be a reality in the U.S. until the launch of the Volvo EX90, the first Volvo.

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Report: Tesla To Build Fabled Affordable Electric Car in Germany

The Truth About Cars

We’re back here again. New reports state that Tesla is working toward an affordable EV model and note that it will produce the vehicles at its German location near Berlin. As these things tend to go with Tesla, the information came from an unnamed source, as reported by Automotive News. The report noted that Tesla plans to build a car with a 25,000-Euro starting price, or just shy of $27,000.

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GM’s next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement

Electrek

GM’s Bolt EV is being phased out at the end of the year, but it’s expected to be revived as an even better, lower-cost EV soon. more… The post GM’s next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement appeared first on Electrek.

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Local Production of Plug-In Hybrids Up 5X In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

South Africa is one of the main motor vehicle assembly and manufacturing hubs on the African continent. Vehicles are produced in South Africa for the local South African market, the regional markets on the African continent, and for export to countries on other continents, such as Europe.

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One of the world’s most expensive EVs comes to Japan ahead of limited production run

Electrek

The Aspark Owl – easily one of the most expensive EVs ever built – has made its way over from its assembly lines in Italy to Japan, where the hypercar was originally conceived. Available in two different versions, this limited-production EV costs millions of dollars and will now be on display to Japanese consumers with deep pockets. more… The post One of the world’s most expensive EVs comes to Japan ahead of limited production run appeared first on Electrek.

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MIH Consortium Unveils Innovative Urban Mobility Solutions at Japan Mobility Show

CleanTechnica EVs

The MIH Consortium unveiled the Project X and Y — innovative concept urban mobility solutions for people moving and cargo handling, at the Japan Mobility Show. These projects address the changing urban transport landscape by expanding the options for car-sharing, ride-hailing, food delivery, and goods transport.

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Volvo EX30 review, Volvo V2X, Nissan hybrid and EV trucks: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Is Nissan planning its U.S. market future around hybrid trucks, electric ones, or both? And we get drive time in the very affordable and quick Volvo EX30, just as Volvo plans out its future around bidirectional charging in some of its other models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Volvo EX30 electric crossover is coming soon and.

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The Private Sector Accounts For 89% of Announced American-Made Battery Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

Announcements of private sector investments in American-made battery technologies have been increasing over the last few years, with 208 as of September 2023. There have also been 27 Federal investment announcements. The map below shows locations of new announcements of minerals extraction and processing, battery component manufacturing, battery cell manufacturing, and battery pack manufacturing.

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Tesla India might get approval by early 2024

Teslarati

Tesla India might get approval by early 2024, as the local government discusses a policy change for electric vehicles in the country. The Indian government aims to approve Tesla’s future facilities in India by January 2024. Government departments discussed a policy change affecting electric vehicle manufacturing in India recently. Tesla’s investment proposal to India was included in the discussions.

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