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GM and Honda abort plans to make millions of EVs together

Green Car Reports

Honda and GM have dissolved plans that might have resulted in millions of affordable EVs across many different models. The two companies on Wednesday confirmed an early end to a partnership announced in April 2022, through which GM and Honda expanded their partnership to jointly develop a line of affordable EVs for both automakers based on.

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Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong

Electrek

Speaking at the global reveal of the updated 2024 bZ4X, a Toyota executive claimed electric vehicles don’t make sense in countries like Australia. Meanwhile, as the bestselling EV in the region, Tesla’s Model Y is proving that idea wrong. more… The post Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong appeared first on Electrek.

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Equinox EV delayed, Honda-GM EV project scrapped, Fisker Ocean price: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Fisker Ocean gets a price adjustment. GM delays some of its upcoming EVs. And an EV partnership between Honda and GM is over. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM on Monday confirmed that it’s delaying production of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, as well as some versions of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups. The extra.

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Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe

Electrek

Honda has unveiled a new electric Prelude concept – bringing back the once popular two-door coupe after 20 years. more… The post Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe 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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1st High-Speed Train Arrives In Southern Hemisphere — Bandung Confluence

CleanTechnica EVs

This month has witnessed the commercial opening of the first high-speed train line in the world’s southern hemisphere. The new rail line, between the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Bandung, cuts journey time from around 3 hours, down to just 45 minutes.

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Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car

Electrek

Tesla Model Y has broken the record in Denmark for most sales ever in a year, and there are still two months to go. Expect to see more records like that, as the electric SUV will likely be the world’s best-selling car this year. more… The post Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda is abandoning plans to build affordable EVs with GM

Electrek

The Honda-General Motors EV saga may be ending sooner than expected. Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, said the automaker is scrapping plans to build affordable EVs with GM because of the “changing business environment.” more… The post Honda is abandoning plans to build affordable EVs with GM appeared first on Electrek.

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Superfast Wireless Charging & Li Mega’s Super-Duper-Fast 552 kW Charging!

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of big EV charging stories just popped up across the globe from the United States. From Japan, we’ve got news of a wireless EV charging project in the “smart city” Kashiwa-no-ha that could bring wireless charging to the next level.

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Hyundai announces 99.9% of foundation work is complete at its first US EV and battery plant

Electrek

On the one-year anniversary of breaking ground on its first EV assembly and battery plant in the US, Hyundai announced significant progress at the site. more… The post Hyundai announces 99.9% of foundation work is complete at its first US EV and battery plant appeared first on Electrek.

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“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

The Driven EV News

Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues. The post “Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Tesla is planning a ‘Sport’ version of Model 3 with sportier seats

Electrek

Tesla is planing a “Sport” Version of the Model 3 with sportier seats, according to information coming out of Tesla’s latest software update. more… The post Tesla is planning a ‘Sport’ version of Model 3 with sportier seats appeared first on Electrek.

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Solar & Wind-Powered Boat Travels Through Greek Islands

CleanTechnica EVs

At CleanTechnica, we have written a number of articles about a variety of fully electric boats. These vessels are mostly for outdoor recreation and are sometimes called pleasure- or leisure-craft. In no particular order, they are the Voltari 260, X-Shore Eelex 8000, Blue Innovation Group R30, and Candela C-8.

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New York just made the largest state renewables investment in US history

Electrek

New York is investing in a massive 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy – the largest state investment in clean energy in US history. Here’s how it breaks down. more… The post New York just made the largest state renewables investment in US history appeared first on Electrek.

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Uber Plans To Add 10,000 Electric Cars To Its Fleet In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Uber says it will import 10,000 BYD electric cars into Australia starting this year and make them available to drivers on favorable terms.

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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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Lexus has a gigacast Model 3 fighter it will actually build — in 2026

Electrek

Lexus plans to launch a next-generation EV with super-low drag, high range, and a gigacast vehicle structure, in the most significant electric vehicle announcement to come out of this year’s Japan Mobility Show. more… The post Lexus has a gigacast Model 3 fighter it will actually build — in 2026 appeared first on Electrek.

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ARK Invest: Tesla’s Potential Remains Promising

CleanTechnica EVs

Often, people criticize Tesla and bemoan its future. ARK Investment Management recently wrote that they're not worried. Should we relax and let the company's trajectory unfold? Or should we be skeptical of the company based on certain missed targets and challenges?

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Exposed: Thousands of SONDORS Metacycle bikes abandoned in China, bills go unpaid

Electrek

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle, once the darling of the burgeoning commuter e-motorcycle market, has suffered repeated setbacks since its original launch. Deliveries slowed to a trickle earlier this year and by many accounts appear to have since ceased. Reservation holders, some who have been waiting for years, have been left in the dark.

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New UK Laws to Make Charging An Electric Vehicle Easier & Quicker

CleanTechnica EVs

New laws passed to make charging an electric vehicle easier, quicker and more reliable. Drivers will have access transparent, easy-to-compare pricing information, simpler payment methods, and more reliable chargepoints.

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Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL takes flight ahead of air taxi operations in 2025

Electrek

Less than ten days after announcing an agreement to implement air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has finally taken its Midnight Aircraft to the skies. Following its first flight, Archer can begin the process of certification to begin commercial air taxi operations. more… The post Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL takes flight ahead of air taxi operations in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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GM And Honda Ditch Plans To Make Cheap Electric Cars Together

InsideEVs

The decision comes just one year after the two companies announced they would co-develop a platform for affordable crossovers.

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49% of Americans think climate change is mostly someone else’s problem

Electrek

Nearly half of Americans think individuals can’t make much of an impact on climate change, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center – here’s why. more… The post 49% of Americans think climate change is mostly someone else’s problem appeared first on Electrek.

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Wisk Is 1st eVTOL Air Taxi Firm to Make Public Flights, Lilium Offers 1st eVTOL Aircraft for Private Purchase

CleanTechnica EVs

The day will come when those who want to travel sustainably will be able to do so on electric planes. This week’s progress revealed as much.

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REE Automotive snags another huge EV order, books are now valued at over $40 million

Electrek

One week after sharing that its EV order book had grown to over $25 million in binding purchases, many of which coming in since August, REE Automotive is touting another purchase commitment, sending its ledger over $40 million in value. more… The post REE Automotive snags another huge EV order, books are now valued at over $40 million appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Fisker Ocean EV gets $7,500 price cut for top Extreme

Green Car Reports

Fisker on Monday announced a $7,500 price cut for the top Extreme grade of its 2024 Ocean electric SUV, but prices for other versions saw small increases. Pricing for the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Ocean Extreme now starts at $61,499 before destination instead of the previous $68,999. Customers who already placed orders will receive a $7,500 price.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

The Truth About Cars

Following news that production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV would be delayed, General Motors has announced that the Chevy Equinox EV would likewise be arriving behind schedule. The postponement was announced as part of GM’s earnings report, with CEO Mary Barra citing improvements the company would like to make to the product as well as some market challenges.

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Tesla Cybertruck Finally Spotted Doing Some Serious Off-Roading

InsideEVs

Three Cybertruck release candidate prototypes were seen tackling a steep uphill climb known as 'the stairs' at an off-road park.

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Big in Japan: Here’s why this tiny electric kei car is all the rage

Electrek

The Sakura, an unassuming microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi which launched last year, has become the top-selling EV in Japan, beating out global rival Tesla. In a country that has been dragging its heels in going electric, this neat little car meets an obvious need that connects to consumers: It’s cheap and insanely practical. more… The post Big in Japan: Here’s why this tiny electric kei car is all the rage appeared first on Electrek.

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Used Car of the Day: 2012 Nissan Altima SR

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD is a bit different -- it's more of a daily driver than a project car or show queen or odd duck. It's a 2012 Nissan Altima SR. It has leather seats, heated seats, a Bose stereo with Bluetooth, a sunroof, and a rearview camera. The tires are new, as are the front brakes and rotors. The seller says it's clean, has been garage-kept, and still smells new.

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Chevy Bolt EVs are being marked up by dealers with production ending soon

Electrek

With the current Chevy Bolt EVs being phased out at the end of the year, dealers are marking up the models by as much as $5,000. The dealer markups have been happening all year, but with production ending soon, how will GM handle the transition? more… The post Chevy Bolt EVs are being marked up by dealers with production ending soon appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda Shows Prelude Concept in Japan

The Truth About Cars

Score one for the gearheads. At this year’s Japan Mobility Show (yes, it – like many other auto shows – has changed its name to include that irritating catch-all word), Honda president Toshihiro Mibe rolled out a two-door coupe called the Prelude. It’s a concept for now, of course, but our hopes are buoyed by one phrase uttered by Mibe during the car’s introduction.

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E1 pushes start of its inaugural electric boat racing series, but locks dates of first official event

Electrek

After consistent updates pertaining to its growing lineup of team owners, but with multiple delays to the start to its inaugural season, the UIM E1 World Championship has set a date for its first official racing event. We are now 100 days out from the first-ever electric boat racing series, although the rest of the race calendar remains a tad less clear.

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Honda Backing Out of Affordable EV Deal With GM

The Truth About Cars

Honda is gearing up to release its first mass-market EV in the U.S. with the new Prologue, but the rest of the automaker’s electric roadmap is still in flux. It initially announced plans to work with GM and others to develop smaller, more affordable electric crossovers, but the company recently confirmed that it was stepping away from that initiative due to shifting business priorities.

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Chevrolet Blazer EV Named 2023 MotorTrend SUV of the Year

Electric Cars Report

MotorTrend announced today the Chevrolet Blazer EV as the winner of its Golden Calipers for SUV of the Year. The SUV of the Year winner stood out from the competition thanks in part to its head-turning looks, generous cabin space, expansive infotainment touchscreen, artful and intuitive user experience, and unprecedented powertrain choices. The Blazer EV […] The post Chevrolet Blazer EV Named 2023 MotorTrend SUV of the Year appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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California DMV Suspends Cruise Driverless Vehicle Permits

The Truth About Cars

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has suspended Cruise’s permit to operate driverless vehicles, citing public safety concerns. This represents a major victory for the Alphabet-owned Waymo, as it’s now the only company within the state that’s legally allowed to offer robotaxi services. On Tuesday, the DMV said that Cruise’s suspension would take effect immediately with the company likewise stating that it would be pausing operations to examine potential improvements in how its veh