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DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas

Green Car Reports

A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution, the DOE notes, but that's more.

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EVs Take 20.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y Top

CleanTechnica EVs

August saw plugin EVs take 20.6% share in Germany, down from (an outlier) 37.0% share YoY. BEVs are now around the level they were in 2022, though PHEV share has halved since then. Overall auto volume was 197,322 units, down some 28% YoY, and far below 2015–2019 seasonal norms (~273,000. [continued] The post EVs Take 20.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs

Green Car Reports

Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for software and EVSE for retractable charging cables—to add Level 2 chargers to 150 streetlight poles in the City of Angels. The.

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I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why

Electrek

I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none.

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

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OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future!

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, I have to admit — I didn’t see this one coming! World BEV sales have risen to 12% of world auto sales — 1 out of every 8 new auto sales. Add in plug-in hybrids and they’ve risen to 20% of world auto sales — 1 out of every. [continued] The post OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Perth bus depot to receive massive overhaul to charge 90 electric buses

The Driven EV News

Perth bus depot to get electrification overhaul and install EV charging equipment capable of charging 90 buses overnight. The post Perth bus depot to receive massive overhaul to charge 90 electric buses appeared first on The Driven.

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Efficiency can cut EV prices by $5k, charging costs by nearly a third

Green Car Reports

Increased EV efficiency isn't just better for the environment. It's also better for owners' wallets, reports the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the.

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Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact

Electrek

Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers. The new plans include building roughly 500,000 fewer electric cars by 2026 than initially planned.

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Tesla Giga Train Begins Operations In Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is now providing battery electric train service for employees who work at the Giga Factory in German to make commuting easier. The post Tesla Giga Train Begins Operations In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo launches new service for electric truck charging

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks continues to introduce new services for charging of electric trucks. The latest – Charging Management – is a service that allows for efficient charging at the home-depot. Volvo Trucks’ new service, Charging Management, allows transport companies to efficiently manage the private charging of their electric trucks at the home-depot. The service contributes to […] The post Volvo launches new service for electric truck charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Tesla finally launches Actually Smart Summon and Dumb Summon

Teslarati

Tesla has finally launched Actually Smart Summon (ASS) after years of delays. It has also rolled out another feature called Dumb Summon. Released in the most recent Software Update for Teslas, Actually Smart Summon will allow owners to literally summon their vehicle from a parking spot to a particular location nearby. The best example of its ideal usage would be to pick you up from the front of the grocery store instead of hauling a cart full of groceries throughout the parking lot.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 now U.S.-built, adds Tesla NACS port

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 sports bigger batteries, more range, and a Tesla NACS charge port The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be made in Georgia Hyundai didn't say how much the 2025 Ioniq 5 will cost when it arrives The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 receives a number of notable updates, including bigger battery packs, a Tesla North American Charging Standard.

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Belgian bus operator Hansea to add 181 MAN electric buses to existing fleet

Electrek

Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet – and last week, the company announced plans to add 181 more electric buses by the end of 2025.

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Elbil Thinks Electric Car Sales In Norway Could Hit 100% By Next Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric car sales in Norway continue to set new records month after month and some expect they will reach 100% in 2025. The post Elbil Thinks Electric Car Sales In Norway Could Hit 100% By Next Year 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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Rivian R1T electric ute spotted on Australian roads

The Driven EV News

A Rivian R1T ute has been spotted in Australia with its signature front light bar illuminating the street. The post Rivian R1T electric ute spotted on Australian roads appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla wireless charging patent revealed ahead of Robotaxi unveiling event

Teslarati

A new patent for a wireless charging pad submitted by Tesla has been revealed ahead of the company’s Robotaxi unveiling event. Tesla is set to unveil its design for a Robotaxi, a fully autonomous vehicle that will operate as a ride-hailing service, on October 10 at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California. Although it was originally scheduled for August 8, Tesla pushed the event back , and Elon Musk revealed the company would make one design change to the vehicle.

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Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475K

Green Car Reports

The tri-motor Lucid Air Sapphire provides a quick means of escape from trouble, but should no escape route be available, there's now an armored version as well. California-based U.S. Armor Group has made the electric luxury sedan bullet-resistant. The company will outfit an Air Sapphire with composite armor that it claims is 10 times stronger than.

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Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam

Electrek

Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year.

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EVs Have Definitely Not Peaked — Here’s Why!

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s a lot of negativity spreading around the internet and media about EVs right now. If you believe everything you hear, EV sales are in the toilet, automakers are ready to abandon them, and the grid is on the brink of collapse. But if the growth in companies like Xcelerate Auto. [continued] The post EVs Have Definitely Not Peaked — Here’s Why! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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myenergi achieves industry first in gaining entry to the UK Capacity Market

My Energi

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi, has achieved what it believes to be an industry first in having EV chargers accepted into the Capacity Market in the UK without relying on smart meter data. The Capacity Market was introduced by the Government around 10 years ago to act as an insurance policy for the electricity grid, providing protection against shortages in supply during peak demand periods.

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Tesla Robotaxi event gets bold prediction from analyst

Teslarati

Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up, and people are wondering what the automaker could bring out alongside its planned unveiling of a self-driving vehicle platform. However, one analyst is making some bold predictions, and while he believes investors should keep their expectations tempered, there really is no limit to what Tesla could show off at the October 10 event.

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Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness

Green Car Reports

Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other automakers may have reason to breathe a sigh of relief that CEO Elon Musk has continued to stifle Tesla sales growth, as some.

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1,070 hp, AWD electric Dodge Hornet R/T goes from 0-60 in 1.4 sec. (!)

Electrek

Packing four electric motors pushing more than 1,000 hp through all four of its Yokohama Advan racing tires, the new Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X can blast from 0-60 in just 1.4 seconds!

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EV Battery Makers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

CleanTechnica EVs

Researchers discover one weird trick at the end of the EV battery manufacturing process that saves time and money while extending battery life by an average of 50%. The post EV Battery Makers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 2025 Lucid Air GT Was Driven At 70 MPH Until It Died. The Result Is Impressive

InsideEVs

As a reminder, the updated Lucid Air Grand Touring is the longest-range EV on the market, with an EPA rating of 512 miles.

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Tesla Semi exec drops by factory buildout site and posts cool update

Teslarati

Tesla Semi program Senior Manager Dan Priestley recently shared a short update on the Class 8 all-electric truck’s production facility near Giga Nevada. While the speed of the Semi factory is not at the pace of larger projects like Giga Shanghai, the upcoming facility is taking shape. Priestley shared his update on social media platform X. As per the executive, he dropped by the Semi factory’s site to see its progress.

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Volvo won't be all-electric by 2030, 90% of cars to have a plug

Green Car Reports

Like other automakers, Volvo's walking back its plan to only sell electric cars by 2030. On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the 2025.5 XC90, the automaker revised its electrification ambitions. By 2030 Volvo now aims for 90-100% of its sales to be electrified. The automaker clarified that meant having a plug and not just a mild-hybrid system.

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Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey

Electrek

A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work.

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Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 887,000 sales (in a 1.73-million-unit overall market). That’s up 33% year over year (YoY), and the second best month ever, while the overall market is down 3% YoY. And expect August to be a record month… [continued] The post Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins!

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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

The Driven EV News

Volkswagen reportedly considering closure of factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as it fights competition from China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers. The post Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla introduces lower interest rates for Model Y & Model 3 in Sweden

Teslarati

Tesla Sweden introduced lower interest rates for Model Y and Model 3 vehicles, making the electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable. Tesla rolled out 0.00% interest for the Model Y. According to Tesla Sweden: “The fixed nominal rate of 0.00% for Model Y or the floating nominal rate of 1.99% for Model 3 Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) and Long Range “All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)” only applies to the first car allocated to you and delivered no later than September 30, 2024.” Apparent Tesla M

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2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheat

Green Car Reports

JLR is again recalling early Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to an issue that could cause the vehicles' battery packs to overheat—and asking owners to park and charge their cars outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented and for 30 days after. The recall includes 2,760 vehicles, all from the 2019 model year—the.

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Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle

Electrek

According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its self-driving vehicles with seats that can rotate to face backward.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 — 1st Non-Tesla With Built-In Tesla Supercharger Port!

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s a momentous week. For the first time ever, you can buy a non-Tesla electric vehicle that can charge at Tesla Superchargers across the US via a built-in compatible charge port. The US-built Hyundai IONIQ 5 now comes with a charge port like Tesla’s and has access to 17,000+ Tesla. [continued] The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 — 1st Non-Tesla With Built-In Tesla Supercharger Port!

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