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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire

Green Car Reports

The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire.

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Lucid (LCID) is gaining momentum in Europe’s largest auto market with its luxury EVs

Electrek

Home to luxury automakers like Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid just had its second consecutive month of record EV registrations in Europe’s largest auto market.

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Costco offering up to $2,000 off EVs and PHEVs, again

Green Car Reports

Costco is once again offering members discounts on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, this time covering 10 all-electric models and two plug-in hybrids from Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Polestar, and Volvo. Running from Nov. 1, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025, the biggest discount is $2,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV, as.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in. [continued] The post Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election

Green Car Reports

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific's EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in.

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Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers

InsideEVs

AT&T and Voltpost are joining forces to boost curbside EV charging in Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area.

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MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war

The Driven EV News

MG quadruples its sales on the back of major price cuts, allowing it to outsell Tesla EVs in October. BYD electric sales also suffered. The post MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia's Off-Road Van And EV9 Are The Perfect Electric Escape

InsideEVs

Kia unveiled two electric overlander concepts at SEMA, and oh how I wish they were production cars.

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Tesla plans mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries near its giant project

Electrek

Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which consists of larger stations powered by solar and a microgrid battery system. Although, this new one is a bit less ambitious.

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Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not

CleanTechnica EVs

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm

Electrek

Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is already a top-selling EV in the US. With demand picking up, the Honda Prologue is shaping up to be a hit.

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November 2024 Fuel Price Update: Seasonal Changes Bring Nationwide Decreases

Green Fleet Magazine

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon decreased in most across the nation. See what's contributing to the decline.

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New Honda battery electric lawn mowers will be made in the USA

Electrek

Honda is set to introduce a full line of battery electric walk-behind consumer and zero turn electric riding lawnmowers to its US power equipment dealers for 2025.

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Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain

Innovation News Network

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has released a report showcasing Africa's potential to become a key player in the battery supply chain. The post Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 get slight range bumps

Electrek

Tesla has increased the range of a couple of Model Y and Model 3 configurations. It’s only a slight bump, but we will take it.

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Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030

Innovation News Network

The global quantum communication market is set to grow from $0.74bn in 2024 to an estimated $5.54bn by 2030. Find out more. The post Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Range Rover has over 48,000 buyers waiting on its first electric SUV

Electrek

The first all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although its official debut is just around the corner, the Range Rover Electric has already secured over 48,000 clients on the waitlist.

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The First Suzuki EV Will Be Built In India Alongside A Toyota Sister Model

InsideEVs

The new eVitara will debut in Europe, Japan and India in 2025.

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Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla?

CleanTechnica EVs

Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to steal any vehicle — not even a Red Rocket tricycle. How do you find your Tesla? This is a question we get asked many times as we demonstrate our Tesla Model 3 at EV events and motor shows throughout Queensland, Australia. Frustrated by. [continued] The post Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Scout's South Carolina Plant Could Build EVs For Volkswagen And Others

InsideEVs

Contracted manufacturing could be in the books for Scout's $2 billion facility in South Carolina.

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These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this November

Electrek

With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this November with lease prices under $300 a month.

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This YouTuber Bought A Cybertruck To Promote His Business. Now, His Sponsor Is Out

InsideEVs

“We would rather not be featured alongside Cybertruck content at this time,” one sponsor told famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything.

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U.S. Chip Revival Plan Chooses Sites

Cars That Think

Last week the organization tasked with running the the biggest chunk of U.S. CHIPS Act’s US $13 billion R&D program made some significant strides: The National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) released a strategic plan and selected the sites of two of three planned facilities and released a new strategic plan. The locations of the two sites—a “design and collaboration” center in Sunnyvale, Calif., and a lab devoted to advancing the leading edge of chipmaking , in Albany, N.Y.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Lease Price Hits A Record Low

InsideEVs

It now costs almost the same as the Mustang Mach-E to lease and its monthly payment is even lower than the hybrid Maverick.

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Zero unveils plan for cheaper electric motorcycles, shows off first models

Electrek

Zero Motorcycles, the leading premium electric motorcycle maker, has just unveiled at EICMA its bold new plan to enter the more affordable end of the e-motorcycle market. That’s right, to all those who have spent years pining for cheaper Zeros, they’re finally coming.

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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin In Canada As U.S. Demand Cools

InsideEVs

Tesla made the Cybertruck available for preorder in Canada in August starting, at $137,990 CAD.

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Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters

Electrek

Aptera Motors is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production. Its most recent SEC filing details slower-than-expected investments from convertible notes, and the startup’s co-CEO recently hinted that Aptera might revisit crowdfunding, seeking help from the loyal following that has helped it this far.

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Jeep Slashes Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Prices By Up To $7,000 for 2025

The Truth About Cars

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might have some cool features, but their luxury-level price tags have made them a tough sell. Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

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LiveWire unveils powerful electric maxi-scooter built on its motorcycle platform

Electrek

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson, is flexing the versatility of the company’s S2 Arrow powertrain with the unveiling of an electric maxi scooter.

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The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Gets a New Base Trim and a Slightly Lower Starting Price

The Truth About Cars

The Toyota Grand Highlander arrived in 2024, offering more space and comfort features than the already well-equipped three-row Highlander. That said, the SUV isn’t cheap, though that’s changing as we head into the 2025 model year. Toyota recently announced pricing and configuration details for the extended family hauler, and there’s a new entry-level trim joining the lineup with a slightly lower starting price.

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BMW Roundup: 2025 Model Year Lineup Changes

Green Fleet Magazine

BMW's 2025 lineup delivers upgraded technology, design, and comfort across its EV and ICE models, enhancing the driving experience with new features and refined styling.

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Place Your Bets: Is Bristol Cars Actually Coming Back?

The Truth About Cars

If you don’t remember Bristol Cars, it’s presumably because you’re not sufficiently old or British. However, the brand is allegedly in the midst of a comeback with its current CEO promising a formal relaunch in 2026. The car company was formed following World War II during a period where many airplane manufacturers were either returning or pivoting back toward building automobiles.

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Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.

InsideEVs

Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world.

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Aston Martin Is On Shaky Ground - Again

The Truth About Cars

The ultra-rich might not feel the weight of constant ups and downs in the economy like the rest of us working schmucks, but the automakers that often service them do, especially Aston Martin. The legendary British automaker has seemingly been on the ropes for the last 40 years financially, but its fortunes in 2024 have been particularly bleak. Aston Martin recently reported its third-quarter earnings or, in this case, losses.