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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access in Q1, adapters in early 2025

Green Car Reports

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers before the end of the first quarter Kia on Tuesday modified its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to.

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Honda And Acura EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access This Spring

InsideEVs

A certified adapter will be made available to customers, though it's unclear if it will carry a price tag or not.

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Acura RSX name confirmed for upcoming electric SUV

Green Car Reports

Acura's second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura's next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand's past. The automaker announced Wednesday.

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Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies

Electrek

Elon Musk complains that Tesla is not getting subsidies for its electric truck chargers while calling for the end of electric vehicle subsidies in the US.

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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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Telo electric truck to feature solar panels from Aptera

Green Car Reports

The tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn't yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the sun thanks to solar panels supplied by.

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Ultra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech

Electrek

A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latters sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup. Customers who pre-order a TELO electric truck will be able to choose from three Aptera solar panel configurations, helping boost the vehicles range while reducing grid dependencyas long as these BEVs get made.

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Rivian (RIVN) EDV topped Ford to become America’s best-selling electric van in 2024

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electric van in the US last year, topping Ford for the title. The electric delivery van (EDV) is rolling out across the US through its partnership with Amazon, but Rivian is expanding with new customers.

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Electric Chrysler SUV development halted

Green Car Reports

Stellantis has halted development of what was to be the first electric vehicle for its Chrysler brand, shifting focus to other electric models. The Chrysler Airflow concept unveiled in 2022 was to serve as the basis for a production electric SUV, but Mopar Insiders reported earlier this week that development work on this model had been suspended.

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Solar farms generating 724 MW in Oklahoma will power Google AI

Electrek

A group of Oklahoma solar farms collectively generating a whopping 724 megawatts (MW) will power Googles data center operations and artificial intelligence (AI) with long-term power purchase agreements.

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Rivian’s Heated Headlights Could Be A Winter Driving Game-Changer

InsideEVs

The electric vehicle manufacturer has applied for a heated headlight lens patent, which sounds like a great idea.

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

Brief

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New York is now coming for your fast and heavy electric bikes

Electrek

The US electric bike industry has already seen a regulation-heavy start to 2025. Now, New York Governor Kathy Hochuls potential new restrictions on fast and exceedingly heavy electric bikes could add to the proposed and enacted legislation weve seen lately.

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2026 Acura RSX: The Next All-Honda EV Is A Tesla Model Y-Fighter

InsideEVs

The successor to the Acura Integra returns in all-electric form. The new RSX will debut Honda's in-house EV tech in early 2026.

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Colombia EV Sales Report: EVs Grow 159% YoY, Reach Record 8.5% Market Share in December!

CleanTechnica EVs

After years of EVs being priced well above their thermal competition, the arrival of a veritable armada of competitively priced EVs in Colombia (most, but not all, being Chinese) has resulted in the obvious consequence: people are buying them in droves. Record after record has been placed since October, with. [continued] The post Colombia EV Sales Report: EVs Grow 159% YoY, Reach Record 8.5% Market Share in December!

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Check out Range Rover’s mid-size electric SUV spotted with a stylish new look [Images]

Electrek

With its official debut coming up, Range Rovers upcoming mid-size electric SUV was caught rocking a sleek new design. The smaller Range Rover EV is shaping up to be a potential challenger to the Porsche Macan Electric. Check out the latest images below.

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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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Why Is The Chrysler Airflow EV Now On Ice?

CleanTechnica EVs

Stellantis has not exactly been leading the way on EVs in the USA. It sells almost no electric vehicles. Here’s the most recent ranking of what share of an automotive group’s sales came from EVs in the US: Yikes! 0.1%. That’s horrible. Sooner or later things have to turn around, [continued] The post Why Is The Chrysler Airflow EV Now On Ice?

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Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda

Electrek

Honda and Acura EVs will gain access to Teslas Supercharger network this coming spring, according to Honda though the brands are still missing from Teslas coming soon page.

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Acura RSX EV To Start Production At Honda EV Hub In US This Year

CleanTechnica EVs

The new Acura RSX EV will be built at the Honda EV hub in Ohio beginning in late 2025 and will feature the ASIMO operating system. The post Acura RSX EV To Start Production At Honda EV Hub In US This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chrysler Has Paused Its Electric Crossover Development Program

InsideEVs

According to a memo sent to suppliers, work on the new EV is on hold until further notice.

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XPENG CEO: “Elimination Round” Hitting in Chinese EV Market in 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese electric vehicle market has gotten a lot bigger in the past year as electric vehicles have gotten more and more competitive. As part of that, there have been occasional “price wars” in which automakers aggressively lower prices in order to reach sales targets even to the point. [continued] The post XPENG CEO: “Elimination Round” Hitting in Chinese EV Market in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In December, EV sales were still up and incentives were still sweet – Kelley Blue Book

Electrek

EV sales kept up their momentum in December 2024, with incentives playing a big role, according to the latest Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book report.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Leaders — Best Selling OEMs, Part 4 of 4

CleanTechnica EVs

A closer look at the best-selling PEV automotive groups edition 4 of 4 This is the fourth and final edition of a series looking at the top selling OEMs in terms of plugin vehicle sales. To check out the other ones, please click here, here, and here. In this. [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Sales Leaders Best Selling OEMs, Part 4 of 4 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why Toyota May Be At Its 'Limit'

InsideEVs

Toyota struggles to build the cars of tomorrow. Plus, what happens to Volvo and Polestar if the U.S. bans Chinese technology in cars?

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Volkswagen ID.7 Goes 941 Kilometers (585 Miles) On One Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volkswagen ID.7may not have won 2024 CleanTechnica Car of the Year in Europe, grabbing the silver medal instead, but it’s an extremely capable, compelling, and cool car that deserves more attention than it gets. The company is pulling in a little bit more of that attention today. A non-modified, [continued] The post Volkswagen ID.7 Goes 941 Kilometers (585 Miles) On One Charge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’

Electrek

We had a feeling it was coming soon. Toyota is moving away from its bZ naming system for EVs with plans to use names you may already be familiar with. The bZ4X will likely be the only electric car Toyota sells globally under the old system.

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U.S. DOE Invests $68 Million into Innovative Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

CleanTechnica EVs

SuperTruck Charge projects will accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty EVs to improve grid resiliency and reliability. As part of the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) continued commitment to electrified commercial road transport, DOE today announced a $68 million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate.

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Honda is bringing back the Acura RSX in 2025 as an EV built in the US

Electrek

American Honda shared a business outlook for 2025 during a recent briefing with the media. In terms of electrification, the next 12 months for Honda will be much of the same: facelifting tried-and-true ICE models like the CR-V and Passport. However, there was one exciting piece of news from Honda on the BEV frontthe automaker has confirmed it will begin US production of an Acura RSX EV.

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Here’s How Much Range These Popular EVs Lose In The Cold

InsideEVs

Some EVs can lose over 30% of their range in freezing temperatures compared to ideal conditions. Others maintain over 80%.

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Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production for 3 weeks for upgrades, report says

Electrek

A new report states that Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. The shutdown will extend beyond the regular Chinese New Year.

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First BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid electric ute delivered in Brisbane

The Driven EV News

Targeting best-selling Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes, first deliveries of the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid from Chinese EV giant began in Australia this week. The post First BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid electric ute delivered in Brisbane appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk Accused of Cheating Investors By Failing to Disclose Large Stake in Twitter

The Truth About Cars

Back in 2022, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had accumulated so much Twitter stock that he held more than five percent of the companys stock. That development could have given Twitter a significant stock market boost if Musk had promptly reported his ownership, but a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit alleges that he did not, essentially cheating investors out of more than $150 million.

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Tesla China to pause new Model Y lines for upgrades: report

Teslarati

Tesla China is reportedly halting parts of its Model Y production lines in Giga Shanghai in the coming weeks. The halt would reportedly allow Tesla to optimize Gigafactory Shanghai for the mass production of the new Model Y “Juniper.” Driving the news: Citing sources reportedly familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News claimed that Giga Shanghai’s Model Y line will be closed from January 22 to February 14.

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Li Auto CEO Thinks Autonomous Cars Need Lidar in China

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s a longstanding and vigorous debate will robotaxis need lidar, or are cameras alone adequate? Of course, we have several companies now operating robotaxis in China, the US, and elsewhere. Those all use lidar. However, Elon Musk has said for about a decade that robotaxis shouldn’t need lidar, and. [continued] The post Li Auto CEO Thinks Autonomous Cars Need Lidar in China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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U.S. sets EV sales record in 2024

Electric Cars Report

Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. continued their upward trajectory in 2024, reaching a new record of 1.3 million units, a 7.3% increase over the previous year. This growth was fueled by a combination of factors, including: – Strong Incentives: Generous incentives from automakers, attractive lease deals, and federal and state support programs significantly boosted […] The post U.S. sets EV sales record in 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Invests $635 Million to Expand Zero-Emissions EV Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

CleanTechnica EVs

Funding includes two large projects with tens of millions of dollars for hydrogen fueling. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)announced$635 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws signature zero-emission refueling.