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After buying an EV, less than 1% of drivers go back to gas-powered cars

Electrek

Once you go electric, you almost never go back to a gas-powered car. According to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance , over 90% of EV drivers plan to buy another electric vehicle after trading in a gas car. Meanwhile, only 1% said they would return to an ICE vehicle.

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We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us

The Driven EV News

Australians are being fooled into driving bigger and more dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us in more than one way. The post We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us appeared first on The Driven.

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We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles

Electrek

Its been a four-plus-year journey for Gravity Lucid Motors second flagship SUV. Since it was first unveiled, Ive followed Gravitys development closely, itching to get behind the wheel of a full-fledged production version to test drive and that day has finally come, my friends. Last week, I took a trip to Lucids design studio, where I had my most intimate encounter with the Gravity SUV to date, including a brief but informative test drive around the Bay Area.

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Big Tech Backs Small Nuclear

Cars That Think

When Meta announced last week that its looking for a nuclear energy developer to power its future AI operations, it joined a growing cadre of tech companies all suddenly repeating the same refrain: We need more powerpreferably carbon-freeand lots of it. Electricity demand in the United States is expected to grow more than 15 percent over the next five years after remaining flat for the last two decades, according to a recent report from power sector consulting firm Grid Strategies.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected – Stanford

Electrek

Real-world driving and charging habits may make EV batteries last longer than researchers previously thought, finds a new Stanford-SLAC study.

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Ferroelectric Devices Could Make IoT Data Unhackable

Cars That Think

In an age where data is bought and sold as a commodity, true privacy is rare. But homomorphic encryption can protect your data completely, so no one, not even the servers used to process it, can read your information. Heres how it works: A device encrypts data, sends it out for processing, computations are done on the encrypted data, and then the data is decrypted upon return.

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Tesla 2nd Highest Selling Automaker in California

CleanTechnica EVs

I published earlier today about the top selling electric vehicle models in California. For a thorough exploration into those, see that article. Below I’m taking a broader look and examining auto brand sales and the EV share of the overall market. To kick off, it’s certainly highly notable that 22.2%. [continued] The post Tesla 2nd Highest Selling Automaker in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV battery prices are plummeting and that’s great news for buyers

Electrek

EV battery prices are plummeting, falling faster than most expected. This year will mark the steepest decline since 2017. With new tech and cheaper alternatives hitting the market, electric vehicles will soon be even more affordable than their gas-powered counterparts.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Take Gold & Silver in California Auto Sales (22 Charts)

CleanTechnica EVs

California, if it was its own country, would be the 4th largest economy in the world. It’s also one of the biggest electric vehicle (EV) markets. So, it’s long been one of the most important EV markets in the world. Let’s take a look at the top selling electric vehicle. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Take Gold & Silver in California Auto Sales (22 Charts) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Europe’s battery dreams die, but China cashes in

Electrek

Europes vision of building homegrown EV batteries to cut its reliance on China is dying. But China is more than ready to step in where other companies have failed.

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

Brief

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Chinese EV Companies Are Getting A Warm Welcome In Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese car companies are having success in Mexico. How long will it be before they enter the US new car market? The post Chinese EV Companies Are Getting A Warm Welcome In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD’s new Dolphin EV just leaked: Here’s our first look at the updated best-seller

Electrek

Another one of BYDs best-selling electric cars is due for an overhaul. BYDs new Dolphin EV just leaked in China, giving us a sneak peek at the updated model for the first time.

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BYD teases next new model, and a possible successor to popular Atto 3

The Driven EV News

BYD's upcoming Sealion 05 EV spotted in regulatory approval documents, giving a sneak peek into whats to come from leading NEV maker. The post BYD teases next new model, and a possible successor to popular Atto 3 appeared first on The Driven.

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Stellantis and CATL form joint venture to erect 50 GWh carbon-neutral LFP battery plant in EU

Electrek

European OEM Stellantis has announced a new joint venture with the worlds largest battery manufacturer CATL, to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant at one of the formers existing production sites.

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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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Colorado becomes the #1 state for EV sales, beating California

Teslarati

Colorado beat California in the electric vehicle (EV) race. The Centennial state now has the highest EV market share compared to any state in the US, reported the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM). Coloradans are purchasing electric vehicles at a higher rate than any other state because they are affordable, quiet, and a great ride.

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Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again

Electrek

Deja vu. Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again after several unsuccessful attempts in the last few years.

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Zeekr Sales Increase 106% in November

CleanTechnica EVs

We saw XPENG sales increase 54% in November. We saw NIO sales increase 29%. We saw BYD sales increase 67% (to more than 500,000 in November). But Zeekr’s got them all beat. Zeekr’s sales were 106% higher in November 2024 than they were in November 2023. Zeekr reached 27,011 sales. [continued] The post Zeekr Sales Increase 106% in November appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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XPeng’s regulatory filings share plans for facelifts to its G6 and G9 EVs, each abandoning LiDAR

Electrek

According to regulatory filings in China, EV automaker XPeng Motors is planning upgrades to at least two current models. The filings detail facelifts to the XPeng G6 and G9 SUVs and hint at the automakers strategy of moving on from LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla.

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Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels

CleanTechnica EVs

The US startup DartSolar is developing DIY-friendly rooftop solar panels for a variety of electric vehicles, adding miles to the battery, running electric tools and equipment, or providing power in emergencies. The post Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Genesis GV60 Magma EV spotted for the first time flaunting a new style [Video]

Electrek

Genesis has a new alter ego its about ready to unleash. The first vehicle from its new high-performance brand, the GV60 Magma, is launching next year. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally seeing the new Genesis GV60 Magma for the first time after it was spotted out in the wild.

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Experience the 1st Electric Hydrofoil: A Pollution-Free Silent Electric Hydrofoil Ferry That Captures the Timelessness of the Sea

CleanTechnica EVs

New Zealand seems like the other side of the world, and is certainly a land and sea that many would love to explore. There is the timelessness of the water to experience, as well as the mountains and caves. Now, beginning at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Electric Hydrofoil Experience provides. [continued] The post Experience the 1st Electric Hydrofoil: A Pollution-Free Silent Electric Hydrofoil Ferry That Captures the Timelessness of the Sea appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Intramotev deploys first independently driven battery-electric railcar [Video]

Electrek

Zero-emissions freightmobility solutions specialist Intramotev continues to expand the use of its technology to new customers in the US. Today, the company shared video footage of its TugVolt battery electric railcar retrofit deployed at a calcium mine in Michigan.

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UK cracks down on electrical waste to reach circular economy goals

Innovation News Network

Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has announced that online marketplaces and vape producers will soon be paying their fair share of the cost of recycling electrical waste, levelling the playing field for UK retailers. Ensuring large online retailers pay their fair share is fairer for UK businesses who already pay to cover the costs of […] The post UK cracks down on electrical waste to reach circular economy goals appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Xiaomi Targets 130,000 Sales in First 10 Months, Announces SUV — YU7

CleanTechnica EVs

There are several very exciting electric vehicle startups in China. Naturally, BYD is king of the hill and will remain there for a long time, but several others are doing exceptionally well if we compare them to automakers elsewhere. But Xiaomi is really different. As the second-largest smartphone producer in. [continued] The post Xiaomi Targets 130,000 Sales in First 10 Months, Announces SUV YU7 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New funding secures UK’s protection from dangerous animal diseases

Innovation News Network

A 200m investment in the UKs main research testing facility will bolster the country's fight against dangerous animal diseases. The post New funding secures UKs protection from dangerous animal diseases appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Nextracker ships the first 100% US-made solar trackers under the IRA

Electrek

Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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The Cybertruck Ain’t Got Nothin’ On This DIY Cyberbike

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Cybertruck was such a fresh and interesting new take on the design of the pickup truck that it was instantly polarizing. You either loved it or hated it, and it seemed like most EV enthusiasts loved it. But by now, after all of the various quirks and flaws. [continued] The post The Cybertruck Ain’t Got Nothin’ On This DIY Cyberbike appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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I got a $1,000 electric boat from China two years ago. Here’s what it looks like now

Electrek

My regular readers may remember that two years ago, I was winning so hard at life that I bought myself a brand-spankin new boat as a treat. Dont get me wrong, Im still on an independent journalists salary here though, so when I say that I had boat money, I mean I scraped together enough to buy a $1,000 electric boat directly from China. Its now been two years since that Alibaba delivery, so lets see how its held up and what it looks like now.

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CDK Accused of Dealer Monopolization, Rival Tekion Launches Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

CDK Global has been accused of systematically bogarting the market for dealership management services by California-based rival Tekion, with the latter having launched a lawsuit alleging that CDK is intentionally attempting to curtail any legitimate competition by withholding data. If true, the broader ramifications of this would be that CDK Global had intentionally forced retailers to pay higher prices while keeping useful information from them likely resulting in those costs trickling down to

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Australian start-up launches first solar-powered battery swap station

The Driven EV News

Janus Electric has unveiled its first solar-powered battery swap station at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney. The post Australian start-up launches first solar-powered battery swap station appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla's Long-Rumored Affordable Car Appears to Be a Go

The Truth About Cars

The will they, wont they cycle of rumors around Teslas long-awaited affordable car is swirling again, this time because the automakers head of investor relations told a bank that it would launch in the first half of 2025. Pricing for the new car is expected to land at around $30,000 after incentives, but youd be forgiven for wondering how many times weve heard that promise before.

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Tesla’s plan for added Cybercab safety measure revealed

Teslarati

Tesla will reportedly use teleoperations as an extra safety measure when it first deploys its driverless taxi and ride-hailing service, according to an investor’s note from one firm this morning. On Tuesday, following a meeting with Tesla’s Investor Relations Head Travis Axelrod, Deutsche Bank wrote in a note that the company expects to need teleoperations, at least at first, as an additional safety measure to back the Cybercab’s camera-based self-driving system.

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MG gets Australian approval for SUV S5, its new low-cost EV

The Driven EV News

MG's upcoming electric SUV, the S5 gets Australian approval, hinting at six locally-bound variants with world's thinnest battery pack. The post MG gets Australian approval for SUV S5, its new low-cost EV appeared first on The Driven.

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Swedish union pissed off because Tesla is still thriving despite strike: “It’s bullsh*t”

Teslarati

Swedish union IF Metal and its allies strike against Tesla Sweden has already been going on for over a year. But despite the unions efforts to block Teslas operations, the electric vehicle maker is proving to be extremely resilient. This has resulted in union officials getting very upset at Tesla Swedens stubbornness. After all, Tesla is not just getting around the unions blockades and strikes the company seems to be heading towards a stellar year with the number of vehicles it will sell in Swed

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