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Rivian CEO Says The Tesla Model Y Is Still The Best EV Under $50,000

InsideEVs

The Model Y sets the bar, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe.

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Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024

Electrek

During the first three quarters of 2024, renewables increased their output by almost 9% year-over-year, and solar is still leading the charge, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

The Driven EV News

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030. The post Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill

Electrek

Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom who said the state might exclude Tesla from a new EV incentive meant to replace the federal one Musk is trying to kill. The knives are out.

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

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VW Tiguan and Atlas hybrids in the works, but not soon

Green Car Reports

2025 VW Tiguan debut didn't include hybrid model VW dealers are asking for hybrids A hybrid Tiguan and Atlas are planned, but not for years On Wednesday the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan debuted ahead of the 2024 LA auto show, but notably absent was a hybrid model. In a roundtable with Green Car Reports and other media on Thursday, Thomas Schäfer.

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Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has tried offering several different types of incentives in the past year to stimulate more sales in the US. From Full Self Driving (FSD) transfer to 0.99% APR financing to free Supercharging to referral discounts, Tesla keeps offering more reasons to buy a car right now. The latest offer, [continued] The post Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian secures $6.6 billion loan for new plant – but with one major caveat

Electrek

California EV maker Rivian has said it has secured conditional approval of a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a production facility in Georgia. Among those conditions is a big one, that the company won’t actively oppose union organizing efforts.

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More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years"

Green Car Reports

Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While Kia works to expand sales of American-made EVs, it’s also aiming to broaden sales of hybrids, while expanding a plug-in hybrid lineup that may keep growing—not.

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Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck

Electrek

Tesla has boosted its referral rewards to a $2,000 discount on new electric vehicles in the US, even its brand new Cybertruck.

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New BMWs And Minis Are Driving Themselves Off The Assembly Line

InsideEVs

What began as a pilot program in 2022 is now a fully operational system at two BMW factories, with more to come.

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

Brief

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Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow

Electrek

In a drastic shift of plans, Porsche’s upcoming EV lineup may not be so electric after all. The luxury brand plans to launch a new series of gas-powered vehicles and hybrids as it deals with slowing EV sales.

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Seven Strategies to Reduce Preventable Accidents

Green Fleet Magazine

“Accidents” suggest inevitability, but most crashes are preventable — caused by driver actions and behaviors. Here’s why shifting the narrative can improve road safety.

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I Want To Go Off-Grid In Kia's PV5 WKNDR Electric Van

InsideEVs

Kia's electric van concept is at the LA Auto Show, and believe me when I say it should exist for real.

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Plan To Bring Cupra-Branded Automobiles To US Moves Forward

CleanTechnica EVs

Pity poor Volkswagen Group. It has been struggling to build a significant presence in the US automobile market for decades, but has never become the volume seller it would like to be. It produces the battery-electric ID.4 at its US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but does not offer its sportier. [continued] The post Plan To Bring Cupra-Branded Automobiles To US Moves Forward 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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Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea

Electrek

The most powerful car Kia has ever made just got even better. Kia upgraded the EV6 GT, its electric sports car, giving it a stylish facelift and even more power. And it’s still one of the most affordable sports cars (gas or EV) you can get your hands on. The new EV6 GT launched in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000.

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Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

CleanTechnica EVs

Want some attention? Deliver your new Leapmotor C10 SUV electric vehicle by Black Hawk Helicopter on national television! You can watch the video here. One lucky viewer of “Sunrise” got the surprise of her life. And Leapmotor got some national attention in Australia. Follow that up by displaying your vehicle. [continued] The post Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

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Tesla Has All These Covered Cars At Its Factory. What Are They?

InsideEVs

Eight vehicles are hidden under tarps at Tesla's Fremont factory, but we’re not sure what we’re looking at.

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Ford EV Road Trips: Can “Go Anywhere, Do Anything”

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford’s got an interesting approach this year of highlighting customers stories in order to promote its electric vehicles. I assume the company learned that what potential buyers need more than anything else is evidence from other humans that electric vehicles work for them. Spec sheets, kilowatts and kilowatt-hours, 0–60 mph. [continued] The post Ford EV Road Trips: Can “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD just launched its new Sealion 07 midsize electric SUV in another European market

Electrek

With sales surging in China, BYD is taking its business overseas as it looks to keep its record growth streak alive. BYD just launched its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 07, in another European market. Can BYD’s new electric SUV compete with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y?

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New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City

CleanTechnica EVs

BlueOval City is Ford’s big EV production center under development in Tennessee. It is basically where the future of Ford Motor Company is being built. As the name implies, it is not just a factory, but a broad and diverse center or “city.” It reminds me a bit of the. [continued] The post New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Porsche to Continue ICE Development As EV Demand Wavers

The Truth About Cars

Porsche is backing off its most aggressive electrification plans. The legendary German automaker recently said it would continue developing internal combustion engines across its catalog to satisfy customer demand as EV sales take a hit. Porsche CEO Lutz Meschke said, “There is a clear trend in the premium luxury segment in the direction of combustion-engine cars, therefore we will react in our product cycle.

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UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system

Electrek

The Events and Transportation Department at UCLA has secured a grant from the state of California totaling nearly $20 million. The funding will be used to transition the university’s bus fleet to 100% electric vehicles, expand service, and fund California’s first in-road EV charging system with the help of Electreon.

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Stellantis and Ferrari Chairman Under Investigation in Italy

The Truth About Cars

The Italian government is investigating Stellantis and Ferrari Chair John Elkann over tax fraud allegations as part of a broader probe into the Agnelli-family inheritance. While the case was opened earlier this year, things have been heating up with government actors searching through legal offices this week. Italian tax authorities have stated that the raids were conducted on Tuesday, with the focus being on five individuals — including Elkann and his siblings Lapo and Ginevra.

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California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3

Electric Cars Report

California is driving the transition to a zero-emissions future, having surpassed 2 million EVs sold statewide—more than any other state in the nation. According to the latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC), in Q3 2024 alone, Californians purchased 115,897 EVs, making up 26.4% of all new vehicle sales in the state. With 30.3% […] The post California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2025 Audi Q5 Sportback has 261hp, starts at $52,200

The Truth About Cars

For those of you who like a bit more sport and a bit less utility from their German crossover machine, Audi has just introduced the 2025 Q5 Sportback. And, yes – there is an SQ5 variant. Our corporate overlords want that sweet click-through rate, so that’s why we waited until after the jump to let you know the SQ5 Sportback will make 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, good enough for a 0–60 mph run of an estimated 4.7 seconds.

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Rivian receives $6.6 billion conditional loan approval from DOE to build Georgia EV plant

Electric Cars Report

American all-electric automaker Rivian Automotive announced on Monday it has received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle […] The post Rivian receives $6.6 billion conditional loan approval from DOE to build Georgia EV plant

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Nissan Death Watch: Automaker Seeks Investor Ahead of Hard Times

The Truth About Cars

Plenty of automakers are restructuring and changing course in the hopes of realigning with the realities of the market. Job cuts and factory slowdowns look to be a staple of the industry in the coming years. However, Nissan seems to be approaching a situation where it’s preparing to lob a Hail Mary. The Japanese manufacturer is prepared to do some serious downsizing and hunting for new investors — with leadership not pulling any punches when conveying this to the public.

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AI Dash Cams Give Wake-Up Calls to Drowsy Drivers

Cars That Think

Increasingly, vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems are looking not only at the road but also at the driver. And for good reason. These systems can, paradoxically, make driving less safe as drivers engage in more risky behaviors behind the wheel under the mistaken belief that electronic equipment will compensate for lack of caution. Attempting to ward off such misuse, automakers have for years used camera-based systems to monitor the driver’s eye movement, posture, breathing, and hand

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Used Car of the Day: 1978 Datsun 280Z

The Truth About Cars

There's very little copy accompanying the ad for this 1978 Datsun Z, but we can bring you a few pictures. What copy we have tells us that the front and rear suspension are all-new and this car has a 350 cubic-inch crate motor and automatic transmission. We can also tell you it's for sale in Missouri for $8,500. Click here to see more. [Images: Seller] Become a TTAC insider.

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GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa

Electrek

Pickup trucks and SUVs dominate the North American market and are gaining traction overseas. Seeing the opportunity, GM and Hyundai are reportedly teaming up to launch an electric pickup.

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Ford and Nissan Demonstrate CPO Strength in 2025 Vincentric Awards

Green Fleet Magazine

Ford’s F-Series trucks and Transit vans take center stage in the 2025 Vincentric CPO Awards, securing top accolades for their exceptional value and low ownership costs.

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Finally: This Kit Adds Apple CarPlay To General Motors' EVs

InsideEVs

White Automotive & Media Services says it can add full-featured Apple CarPlay—and Android Auto—to most GM Ultium cars.

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BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries

The Driven EV News

BYD gets nearly 4,000 orders on its upcoming Shark 6 ute with first production utes to land in coming weeks. The post BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Loan To Supercharge Its New Georgia Plant

InsideEVs

Plus, NHTSA moves automatic emergency braking mandate forward and the EU isn't any closer to a deal with China over tariffs.

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