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2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned.

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Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims

Electrek

A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025.

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2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack

Green Car Reports

BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have.

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All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US

Electrek

REGENT received approval from the US Coast Guard to begin testing its all-electric Seaglider. The Seaglider combines the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat for faster, more affordable travel. Testing will begin later this year, with the first planned flights in early 2025.

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

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Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car

Green Car Reports

An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there's enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go into production and come to the U.S. Low-volume British automaker Ariel has electrified its minimalist Nomad off-roader. Ariel recently unveiled the E-Nomad.

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Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?

Electrek

Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30 , is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US?

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Escape Proprietary Smart Home Tech With This DIY Panel

Cars That Think

Over the last few years, I’ve added a fair amount of smart-home technology to my house. Among other things, I can control lights and outlets, monitor the status of various appliances, measure how much electricity and water I’m using, and even cut off the water supply in the event of a leak. All this technology is coordinated through a hub, which I originally accessed through a conventional browser-based interface.

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GM Folds BrightDrop Electric Van Brand Into Chevy. It's A Good Move

InsideEVs

GM hopes to sell more of its electric vans by folding BrightDrop in to the Chevy brand.

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Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop

Electrek

Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy.

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Drivers Find New Car Tech 'Annoying,' Study Finds. Yes, Again

InsideEVs

Car buyers don't see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey.

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

Brief

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Interest in EVs just hit a record in the US with big discounts, more affordable options

Electrek

Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle.

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Armored Lucid Air Sapphire Can Stop A Magnum Round While Driving At 200 MPH

InsideEVs

Billed as the world’s fastest armored vehicle, U.S. Armor Group’s Lucid Air Sapphire is for sale.

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Pebble cuts ribbon on new HQ and production facility where it will build its Flow electric RV

Electrek

Less than a year after unveiling its innovative electric RV called the Flow, Pebble has announced a new company milestone for its business and production going forward. The company has officially opened a new headquarters and production facility in California as it looks to finally bring the Flow to market.

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Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Making Roads Safer. But These Systems Are

InsideEVs

Experts argue that automation isn’t making our roads any safer. But crash avoidance features really are.

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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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ChargePoint implements AI to quickly spot charger issues and improve uptime for EV owners

Electrek

EV charging network ChargePoint announced it is recruiting artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite the diagnosis and repair process of downed chargers. ChargePoint describes the new AI-powered driver support tool as the first of its kind in the EV charging industry, and it will help improve uptime and dependability issues across the network.

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What Polestar Got Wrong

InsideEVs

Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own.

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Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang popular with teens today?

Electrek

In recent years, Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes have surged in popularity among young riders across the US. These lightweight, nimble, and powerful machines are quickly becoming the go-to choice for adrenaline-seeking youth, and there are several reasons behind this trend.

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GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed

InsideEVs

The joint venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI will manufacture prismatic cells for Ultium-based EVs.

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Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners

Electrek

Rivian has launched a referral program, allowing owners and purchasers to gain discounted gear or free charging through use of their Rivian referral code – or, with enough referrals, even an “almost”-free Rivian vehicle.

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We’re Looking For Outdoor Products To Review!

CleanTechnica EVs

Outdoor recreation is more popular than ever in the United States. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, more than half of the population is now getting out there. Perhaps more importantly, the number of visits to outdoor recreation areas is increasing while people are taking fewer trips, which means that. [continued] The post We’re Looking For Outdoor Products To Review!

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ZEEKR 7X debuts in China ahead of deliveries next month before hitting global EV markets [Video]

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV. The classically styled five-seat SUV is peppered without advanced technology inside and out and will hit “global markets” as a new EV model that brings the luxury of premium models to consumers at an affordable price… we’re just not sure what that price is yet.

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Ariel Unveils The All-Electric E-Nomad Sports Car

CleanTechnica EVs

Ariel Motor Company in the UK is developing an innovative battery-electric off-road vehicle called the E-Nomad. The post Ariel Unveils The All-Electric E-Nomad Sports Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Gone in 60 seconds: Denver’s latest e-bike vouchers scooped up in a minute

Electrek

Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success.

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InductEV & EO Charging in Partnership to Advance High-Power Wireless Charging for Commercial EV Fleets

CleanTechnica EVs

InductEV, Inc., the leader in high-power wireless charging solutions, and EO Charging (EO), a global pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for depot-based fleets, have entered into a partnership to potentially integrate InductEV’s inductive wireless charging technology into EO’s suite of EV charging solutions for commercial fleets. The partnership.

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Polestar (PSNY) reports weaker Q2 deliveries following CEO’s sudden departure

Electrek

Polestar (PSNY) stock is up over 15% on Thursday despite reporting fewer Q2 deliveries than last year. With a new CEO taking over and two new electric SUVs hitting the market, the Swedish EV brand expects things around. Quickly.

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This Tesla Model 3 Driver Display Is A Simple And Cheap DIY Project

InsideEVs

Tinkerers doing Tesla’s work.

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Driivz expands in the US EV charging market with a new HQ

Electrek

Global EV charging software maker Driivz has officially opened its US headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

The Driven EV News

The Variety sponsored Big EV Adventure highlights that remote areas still impacted by broken chargers, or insufficient numbers. The post Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Smooth, Punctual, Easy — 3rd, 4th, & 5th Waymo Experiences

CleanTechnica EVs

When my daughter and I visited San Francisco, Waymo (it was our first experience with it) turned out to be a reliable mode of transportation. We mostly appreciated our visit as pedestrians. The city has a lot of walking areas. But one day we walked 19,000 steps around Golden Gate. [continued] The post Smooth, Punctual, Easy — 3rd, 4th, & 5th Waymo Experiences appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Save $405 on Lectric e-bike bundles from $799, Rexing EV charger adapters 25% off, 1-day Anker EverFrost 50 sale, more

Electrek

Today’s Green Deals are focusing on what you’re hauling – whether that is packages, people, or proteins/produce/etc. Leading the group is another shift in Lectric’s Labor Day sales, with the brand’s Xpedition Cargo e-bike at $1,475 and coming with $405 in free gear that will give you everything you need to transport a variety of cargo up to 75+ miles per ride.

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Ford Walks Back DEI Work As Some On the Internet Complain

The Truth About Cars

Walking things back in the face of criticism has become a national pastime in America. Companies have repeatedly rolled out new initiatives, only to have a group complain, leading them to pause whatever the initiative or product might be. Ford is the most recent to do so , following Harley-Davidson and others in scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI).

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Nissan approves Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger for use with Nissan LEAF

Electric Cars Report

Nissan has approved an enhanced Fermata Energy bidirectional charger for use with Nissan LEAF. As the first mass-produced bidirectional-enabled electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF is the only fully electric passenger vehicle in the U.S. able to supply energy to the grid. The next-generation Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger received the required UL and CHAdeMO standards approval, […] The post Nissan approves Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger for use with Nissan LEAF appeare

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How Rivian's New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian

InsideEVs

Rivian Rewards earns buyers and referrers free charging and points they can put toward various Rivian products.

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Driving Dystopia: Lamborghini Owner Suing NYC Over Noise Camera Ticket

The Truth About Cars

A driver from Staten Island is suing New York City after his vehicle was fined by an automated enforcement camera for being too loud. The vehicle was a Lamborghini Huracan Performante and his excuse is that his automobile technically did not violate the law because it was never modified to be louder. But the city doesn’t seem to care and may even have created some conflicting rules on the matter as part of an initiative to proliferate traffic enforcement cameras.