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1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S powered Electruck

DIY Electric Car

I will be converting my 1971 GMCe 1/2 ton truck to electric using hybrid and electric car parts here in Sacramento California. This will be a companion thread to the one on 67-72ChevyTrucks.com where I fight rust and do general restoration repairs. I also have a video series on my Good Enuff Garage YouTube channel. My Experience is limited and summed up.

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These Fiat 500e EVs Can Swap A New Battery In Just Five Minutes

InsideEVs

Stellantis, Fiat’s parent company, partnered with battery swap startup Ample to deploy 100 EVs with modular swappable packs.

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China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

Electrek

Global EV sales surged in May 2025, hitting 1.6 million units sold, according to the latest data from EV research house Rho Motion. That brings the total for the year so far to 7.2 million EVs, a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

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Toyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

InsideEVs

Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait

Electrek

Tesla’s ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) in customer vehicles hasn’t improved all year, based on the best available data previously praised by CEO Elon Musk. Now Musk points to having to wait until later this year, but wait for what?

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Tesla owners across the globe prepare for Robotaxi launch with this neat customization

Teslarati

Tesla owners are already preparing for the company’s launch of the Robotaxi platform with a new, neat customization that is appearing around the world. On Tuesday, the first Tesla Robotaxi test mule was spotted in Austin , where the company will launch the first driverless rides of this ride-hailing service. At first, it will be a limited rollout, reserved for a select few.

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Kia's PV5 Electric Van Is A Volkswagen ID. Buzz-Beating Deal

InsideEVs

Kia's latest "Platform Beyond Vehicle" brings range, next-generation software and a compelling price tag.

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Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV spotted in public: Here’s our best look at the ID.2

Electrek

The ID.2 is finally out for testing. Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV was spotted out in public, giving us our closest look at the production model so far.

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Tesla teases new Model Y seating option potentially coming soon

Teslarati

Tesla teased a new Model Y seating option earlier this week in a promotional email, potentially hinting that it could introduce an arrangement offered on the legacy version of the vehicle. Back in 2021, Tesla started offering a seven-seat configuration of the Model Y, and there was a lot of speculation about its orientation and the space it would provide.

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Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price

Electrek

Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag.

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

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Tesla launches new Model S and Model X, and the changes are slim

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched the newest versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles, but the changes are pretty slim, which is something we expected when a couple cars were spotted during public testing recently. The new “refreshed” Model S and Model X were spotted recently by The Kilowatts , and the changes appeared to be a new front camera, a new color, and only a handful of other changes.

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Toyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

InsideEVs

Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says.

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BYD takes the EV price war overseas after launching its cheapest car in Europe

Electrek

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the pressure overseas. BYD launched its most affordable EV in Europe, the Dolphin Surf, starting at about $25,000. The tiny EV is BYD’s top seller in China. Will it have the same impact in Europe?

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Americans Are Warming Up To EVs More And More: BMW Study

InsideEVs

The perception of EVs as a niche is fading, according to a new study, and Americans are getting more realistic about range.

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

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Hyundai has begun teasing the high-performance IONIQ 6 N

Electrek

Hyundai Motor has released its first teaser images of its high-performance version of the IONIQ 6, promising it will “redefine the N driving experience once more.

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Tesla Updated The Model S And Model X, And The Internet Is Mad

InsideEVs

They're heavier and more expensive, and the Model S Plaid now has a lower top speed.

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A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores

The Driven EV News

Australian hardware and garden giant confirms it has been installing EV chargers at locations across Australia and New Zealand. The post A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores appeared first on The Driven.

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We have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trims

Electrek

We’re officially halfway through 2025 (crazy), and 2026 model year EVs are starting to rear their beautiful, sustainable heads. We recently got some teaser images of the new Quad Motor R1T as a 2026 model, and now Rivian has shared all the starting pricing for the variants of its two flagship BEVs.

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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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New Xpeng G7 EV clocks up more than 10,000 orders in just one hour

The Driven EV News

After the success of the G6 SUV, Xpeng launches the new tech-driven G7 SUV, receiving over 10,000 orders in under an hour. The post New Xpeng G7 EV clocks up more than 10,000 orders in just one hour appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD’s EV price war is headed overseas as its cheapest car launches in Europe for $25,000

Electrek

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the pressure overseas. BYD launched its most affordable EV in Europe, the Dolphin Surf, starting at about $25,000. The tiny EV is BYD’s top seller in China. Will it have the same impact in Europe?

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Tesla sues former Optimus engineer for stealing trade secrets

Teslarati

Tesla is suing former Optimus engineer Jay Li in federal court after accusing him of stealing trade secrets and using them to enable a startup he founded after he left. Li is accused of stealing confidential files and using them to help get his company, “Proception,” off to a rocking start. Tesla says the files Li took helped his new startup “shortcut the typical development process” for robot hands, something that took Tesla years to develop and evolve.

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Rivian is offering $5,000 off a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T, but this is a limited time deal

Electrek

Rivian is kicking off summer with another limited-time deal on its flagship R1 models. This month, customers can take advantage of $5,000 off the purchase or lease of a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T.

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Hyundai Teases Upcoming Ioniq 6 N

The Truth About Cars

The automaker from Korea will be serving an extra helping of kimchi on the Ioniq 6 when the N variant debuts later this year. Set to build on the psychotic but tremendous Ioniq 5 N, this swoopy sedan is likely to give a drubbing to other hot EV sedans such as the Tesla Model 3 Performance. While specific power numbers have yet to surface, its hatchback/crossover brother is capable of belting out a maximum of 641 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque when the so-called N Grin Boost function is engag

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This new electric moped is coming for your streets and bike lanes, and that’s a good thing

Electrek

Olto, the second electric two-wheeler model from the mobility startup Infinite Machine, was just unveiled as a bike lane-ready moped ready to conquer US cities. Combining slick design with high-tech features, it brings many automotive-level hallmarks to the e-bike market.

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Jupiter Electric Mobility Launches First Showroom in Bengaluru with Flagship JEM Tez eLCV

Electric Vehicles India

Jupiter Electric Mobility Launches First Showroom in Bengaluru with Flagship JEM Tez eLCV Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM), the EV arm of Jupiter Wagons Ltd, has made a bold stride into the southern market by inaugurating its first showroom in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. This launch marks the regional debut of JEM’s flagship electric light commercial vehicle, the JEM Tez , designed to redefine urban and intra-city logistics with zero emissions.

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Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 is actually pretty affordable with up to $13,000 off right now

Electrek

Hyundai’s new electric SUV is more affordable than you might think. The IONIQ 9 is currently a better deal than the Kia EV9, with Hyundai offering up to $13,000 off.

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China eclipses US in the global EV stakes

Baua Electric

12 June 2025 Read next UK LCV markets see surprisingly different demand 11 June 2025 Read next Did EVs revitalise a flagging Italian new-car market? 10 June 2025 Read next Germany’s new EV push boosts fleets but leaves used car gaps 09 June 2025 China led the way as the global new electric vehicle (EV) market continued to improve in April. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry examines the top-performing battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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BHP taps XCMG to clean up its global mining operations with electric equipment

Electrek

The iron-mining giants at BHP have big plans to decarbonize their mining operations, and they’re turning to the Chinese heavy equipment electrification and automation experts at XCMG to help make it happen.

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

EV Central

The mighty Toyota LandCruiser off-roader will go hybrid from 2026. Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. The new hybrid system, which will arrive in dealerships in the first half of 2026, will use a 3.5-litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor.

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Personal electric flying machines are becoming dangerously affordable

Electrek

There was a time when having your own plane was a pretty clear indicator that you were part of that upper crust of society. If it was a pricey and rare electric plane, then all the more. But those days are numbered as the influx of compact and powerful electric powertrain components collides with good old American entrepreneurism to create a number of interesting new electric flying machines that now make it cheaper to fly yourself than drive.

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GM launches Cadillac LYRIQ-V in Europe

Electric Cars Report

Cadillac is bringing its performance legacy into the electric era with the 2026 LYRIQ-V, the first model to carry the V-Series badge on an all-electric vehicle – and the quickest Cadillac ever built. The post GM launches Cadillac LYRIQ-V in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2026 BMW XM to debut at Le Mans with 748 bhp plug-in hybrid V8 and minor updates

Baua Electric

The 2026 BMW XM was revealed ahead of its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, featuring a streamlined lineup with the base trim removed. The XM Label boasts a powerful plug-in hybrid V8 engine, achieving 748 bhp and a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds. …Read More The 2026 BMW XM comes with minor changes and a more streamlined lineup that ditches the base model.

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Ford starts EV battery pack production in Cologne

Electric Cars Report

Ford has started the mass assembly of vehicle drive battery packs in three different sizes for exclusive use in Ford’s new generation of electric vehicles, the Ford Explorer and Ford Capri, with both vehicles built at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The post Ford starts EV battery pack production in Cologne appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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