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2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, with AWD traction on tap

Green Car Reports

Making the Camry all-hybrid is a big move. Alongside shifting preferences toward SUVs and pickups, the Camry has kept its crown as the bestselling car in the U.S. for decades. Going all-hybrid says much about Toyota’s level of confidence in its hybrid system and the role it serves to play in the immediate future. Right now, the outgoing.

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Tesla (TSLA) warns it is in between ‘growth waves’ right now

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has warned investors that it is currently in between growth waves – potentially affecting its guided 50% growth rate. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) warns it is in between ‘growth waves’ right now appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future

Green Car Reports

Volvo believes an electric minivan could be the future of luxury vehicles—in some markets at least. The automaker on Saturday fully revealed the all-electric EM90 and confirmed the opening of pre-orders in China. Volvo confirmed Chinese sales when it first announced the EM90 in August, and didn't discuss other markets in this latest.

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Rivian software update bricks infotainment system, fix not obvious

Electrek

On Monday, Rivian released an incremental software update 2023.42, which bricked the infotainment system in R1Ses and R1Ts. The company.

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

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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problem

Green Car Reports

A new study has found that EVs aren't being driven as much as internal-combustion cars, indicating they aren't replacing as many miles driven in combustion vehicles as previously thought. Researchers from George Washington University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) examined odometer readings from 12.9 million used cars and 11.9.

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1st Electric VTOL Aircraft To Fly Over New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

I just wrote the other day about the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to fly in Florida. [continued] The post 1st Electric VTOL Aircraft To Fly Over New York City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Solar Power & Energy Storage System Uses Former Electric Vehicle Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the common myths about electric vehicle batteries is that they are hard to recycle when they are no. [continued] The post New Solar Power & Energy Storage System Uses Former Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Karma shows flagship electric coupe, changes EV plans again

Green Car Reports

California’s Karma Automotive has revealed plans for two new designs for fully electric vehicles, as part of a revamped portfolio for the brand. Karma says that as part of an effort “reintroducing the Karma brand,” it plans a flagship fully electric coupe called Kaveya, boasting all-wheel drive, scissor doors, and more than 1,000.

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EV sales are still gaining momentum despite what you are hearing

Electrek

Global EV sales continued building momentum last month despite claims of a cooling market. Sales of electric vehicles grew by double digits in the top markets globally. China, the world’s largest EV market, continues to break sales records despite ending subsidies. more… The post EV sales are still gaining momentum despite what you are hearing appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo EM90 electric minivan, Karma EV plans, EVs not driven enough: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Volvo revealed its first minivan, and it’s a long-range, road-trip-worthy EV. Karma has another new product plan. And why is it a problem that EV owners are driving less? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the full reveal of the Volvo EM90 electric minivan this past weekend—for now only positioned for China—Volvo is.

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

Brief

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Tesla quietly removes Cybertruck ‘no resale policy’ from agreement

Teslarati

Tesla has quietly removed the language in its sales agreement that detailed the Cybertruck “no resale” policy after it was widely reported over the weekend that the automaker may sue its buyers for trying to sell the vehicle within the first year. News of the policy circulated on Saturday, as spotted in a strange paragraph titled “For Cybertruck Only” in the motor vehicle order agreements for the Model 3 and Model Y.

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Canoo Starts Making LDV Electric Vans In Oklahoma, Delivers First Batch

InsideEVs

The first LDVs were delivered to the state of Oklahoma, but Canoo did not say how many units it shipped.

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Two years after buying my $2,000 electric truck from China, here’s how it looks now

Electrek

Back in early 2021, I set out on a journey to buy an electric mini-truck from China and bring it to the US. Yes, I’m that guy. You may have seen my truck before. After tens of millions of views on its viral videos and articles over the past two years, now it’s time to take a closer look at how my Chinese electric mini-truck has held up. And spoiler alert: some of you folks aren’t going to be happy. more… The post Two years after buying my $2,000 electric truck from China, here’s how it loo

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Rivian Gets Final Approval For $5 Billion EV Plant In Georgia

InsideEVs

The American company’s second factory will build more affordable EVs based on the R2 platform.

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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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Tesla removes purchase clause that threatened to sue Cybertruck scalpers

Electrek

After backlash over the weekend to Tesla’s plan to sue early Cybertruck owners for $50,000 if they try to flip their vehicles, the company updated its purchase agreement to remove the Cybertruck-specific no-reselling clause. more… The post Tesla removes purchase clause that threatened to sue Cybertruck scalpers appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Launches $114,000 Electric Minivan

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo launched its first-ever minivan earlier this week. Dubbed the EM90, this is an electric (“E”) minivan (or “MPV,” for. [continued] The post Volvo Launches $114,000 Electric Minivan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation

Electrek

Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation. more… The post Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation appeared first on Electrek.

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Ora Good Cat Named The ‘’Ora 03’’ in South Africa & Becomes Lowest Priced EV In The Country

CleanTechnica EVs

Great Wall Motor South Africa unveiled the full lineup of the Ora Good Cat’s range in Johannesburg. The Good Cat. [continued] The post Ora Good Cat Named The ‘’Ora 03’’ in South Africa & Becomes Lowest Priced EV In The Country appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ZF's Brake-By-Wire System Never Needs Brake Fluid (Updated)

InsideEVs

The system is said to improve EV range while cutting maintenance costs.

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Mercedes Moving All 5,000 Company Cars In Germany To Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s one proven way to get people to love electric cars — put them behind the wheel of electric cars. [continued] The post Mercedes Moving All 5,000 Company Cars In Germany To Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Owner Ditches Gas Hyundai Kona For Used Chevy Bolt EV, Ends Up With Money In Her Pocket

InsideEVs

She was thinking about getting a Nissan Leaf but decided to get a Bolt instead.

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Lyft Launches New EV Charging Program

CleanTechnica EVs

Lyft continues its work trying to electrify its vast network of driver vehicles. Recall that the company has committed to. [continued] The post Lyft Launches New EV Charging Program appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes goes ‘electric only’ for its employee company cars in Germany

Electrek

If you drive a company car for Mercedes, it may be time to trade in your E-Class for a new EQE. Mercedes-Benz is transitioning its company cars in Germany to purely electric vehicles. more… The post Mercedes goes ‘electric only’ for its employee company cars in Germany appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Is Volkswagen’s New Star EV

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen ID.3? Volkswagen ID.4? No, add them together and you get the real star of the show — the hot. [continued] The post Volkswagen ID.7 Is Volkswagen’s New Star EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker Chip Uses Ultrasound to Crack Volume Limits

Cars That Think

Despite having heard the song probably 50 times in the last two years, I discovered there are notes in David Bowie’s “ Starman ” that I’d never heard until one morning in early November. That’s when I got to try a prototype noise-canceling earbud from xMEMS. The five-year-old startup specializes in making speakers from microelectromechanical systems ( MEMS ) silicon-and-piezoelectric chips.

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ExxonMobil Aims To Be Top Lithium Supplier For Electric Vehicles, Drills 1st Lithium Well

CleanTechnica EVs

ExxonMobil has just announced that it aims to be a top lithium producer and supplier for the electric vehicle (EV) battery. [continued] The post ExxonMobil Aims To Be Top Lithium Supplier For Electric Vehicles, Drills 1st Lithium Well appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian’s ‘Fat Finger’ OTA Software Update Soft-Bricks R1T and R1S

InsideEVs

A botched software update has soft-bricked some Rivian vehicles that, in some cases, may require physical repair.

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Tesla seeks help in proving giga casted vehicles are not more expensive to repair

Electrek

Tesla has sought help to prove that its vehicles built with giga-casting parts are not more expensive to repair. That’s something that is particularly of concern to insurers. more… The post Tesla seeks help in proving giga casted vehicles are not more expensive to repair appeared first on Electrek.

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Towing With Your Tesla Model Y? Here's What To Expect

InsideEVs

The drop in range is dramatic, so some extra planning to recharge on the road is required.

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Volkswagen plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico with an initial $750M investment

Electrek

Volkswagen is moving ahead with plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico. Holger Nestler, president and CEO of Volkswagen Mexico, says the automaker will provide two investment packages to advance EV production. more… The post Volkswagen plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico with an initial $750M investment appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrification 101: Getting The Grid Ready For An EV Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

As more and more electric cars and trucks hit the road, utilities need to prepare the infrastructure to charge them. [continued] The post Electrification 101: Getting The Grid Ready For An EV Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Watt Electric Vehicle Company’s new van is made exclusively from recycled aluminum

Electrek

UK startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has announced an interesting new partnership today as it looks to reach production of its flagship commercial van , the eCV1. Together with the help of leading Norwegian industrial company Hydro, WEVC hopes to deliver an electric van built from recycled aluminum that can last decades and potentially enable closed-loop production. more… The post Watt Electric Vehicle Company’s new van is made exclusively from recycled aluminum appeared first o

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How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales

The Driven EV News

People with neighbours who drive electric vehicles are more likely to adopt the technology themselves, according to research that could be mirrored in Australia. The post How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales appeared first on The Driven.

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This new electric school bus has a 300-mile range

Electrek

GreenPower Motor Company’s Mega BEAST is an electric school bus with the biggest battery pack and most extended range yet on the US market. more… The post This new electric school bus has a 300-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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