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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, 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 starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla.

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It Turns Out Charging Stations Are Cash Cows for Nearby Businesses

InsideEVs

Local businesses are cashing in on charging station wait times.

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Rolls-Royce doubles down on EVs, planning SUV and sedan

Green Car Reports

Rolls-Royce will leapfrog rival Bentley into the all-electric era. Rolls-Royce launched its first EV, dubbed the Spectre, in 2023 a year after the luxury coupe arrived to signal electric excess. Automotive News reported the automaker is now planning two new EVs including a crossover and a sedan. The second Rolls-Royce EV to join the lineup after.

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Kia EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access Early Next Year

InsideEVs

Some Kia EV6 and EV9 buyers will get a free adapter. Others will have to pay for it.

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

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Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed

Green Car Reports

Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners will have to pay for some recall repairs, Fisker again says Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their.

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Power to the people: myenergi starts work on new V2G EV charger

My Energi

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi has started development on what it believes is likely to be the UK’s first mass-market Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger that can integrate with the rest of the home, with plans to launch the new premium product in 2025 to coincide with many mainstream V2G-enabled electric vehicles coming to market.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous

Electrek

I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount.

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Replacing EV Battery After 5 Years? Fuggedaboutit.

CleanTechnica EVs

This has been one of the most popular criticisms of electric cars from critics and skeptics just looking to deny progress and ignore the benefits of electric cars: “What about in 5 years when you have to spend $15,000 to replace the car’s high-voltage battery pack?” It has never been. [continued] The post Replacing EV Battery After 5 Years?

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Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report

Electrek

A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.

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Xpeng Is Gearing Up To Launch Two Super Efficient Electric Sedans

InsideEVs

The P7+ has a claimed efficiency figure of 11 kWh/100 km, which works out to 5.65 miles/kWh.

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

Brief

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Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US

Electrek

Tesla Model Y has a real shot at becoming the best-selling passenger vehicle of 2024 in the US. Only the Toyota Rav4 stands in its way.

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Thor’s New Extended Range RV Packs Off-Grid Power For Days, 500 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

It’s like a Ram 1500 Ramcharger, only you can sleep, make dinner and take a shower in it.

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Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop

Electrek

Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended.

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Method to split electrons unlocks the potential of topological quantum computers

Innovation News Network

Researchers have identified a novel method to split electrons that may unlock the potential of topological quantum computers. The post Method to split electrons unlocks the potential of topological quantum computers appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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REE kicks off US production of its P7 electric trucks with Roush as its contract manufacturer

Electrek

Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars, REE Automotive has kicked off plans for US production this year with the help of contract manufacturer Roush Industries.

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Elfly Group & Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes

CleanTechnica EVs

Copenhagen, Denmark — Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’ (No Emissions), is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline. Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU for five aircraft with an option for. [continued] The post Elfly Group & Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia secures a new partner to sell its first electric PBV vans in another key overseas market

Electrek

Kia is taking its electric PBV vans to a new overseas market after securing a local sales contract in Japan. The fit-for-purpose EV vans are part of Kia’s plans to become a leading total mobility solutions provider. Kia’s first electric PBV van was recently spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch.

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SolarEdge Announces Next Generation Home Inverter, Battery, & Bi-Directional EV Charger

CleanTechnica EVs

SolarEdge is known for high efficiency inverters, and the company was at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, California, again this year showing off all the latest improvements and upgrades it has made to its home solar ecosystem of products. Most people don’t get excited about the white and grey boxes that. [continued] The post SolarEdge Announces Next Generation Home Inverter, Battery, & Bi-Directional EV Charger appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired Recon EV spotted for the first time in transit

Electrek

With deliveries of its first all-electric SUV in the US right around the corner, Jeep’s second EV is almost ready for its official debut. The upcoming Recon EV, inspired by the legendary Wrangler, was spotted in transit for the first time. At first, the electric SUV looks a bit like a Ford Bronco Sport or a Toyota Land Cruiser.

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Xiaomi To Woo Tesla Model Y Buyers In China With Ferrari-Inspired Crossover

InsideEVs

The upcoming Xiaomi MX11 wants to challenge the Tesla Model Y in China with a performance-focused approach and aesthetic.

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You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive

Electrek

With a new lease cash incentive in September, Hyundai offers up to $14,000 in savings on the 2024 IONIQ 5. With leases starting under $199 a month, the IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable electric cars in the US. Perhaps even more important, it has a range of over 300 miles and can fast charge in 18 minutes.

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Used Tesla Model 3 Prices Have Biggest One-Year Drop

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model 3 and Jeep Grand Cherokee are the two biggest losers from 2023 to 2024 among the most popular cars.

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Lyft partners with Smartcar to help its EV drivers work without range anxiety

Electrek

Lyft continues to empower its gig economy drivers by tackling a significant pain point for its current base of EV drivers: range anxiety. With the help of the API platform Smartcar, Lyft has introduced a new feature that only enables ride requests within a driver’s available EV range.

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Kia EV9 Recalled For Faulty Remote Parking Assist That May Not Brake Properly

InsideEVs

Over 12,000 EV9 SUVs will need a visit to the dealer to fix the issue.

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Rivian R1S now available for rent in the UK ahead of planned overseas expansion

Electrek

Rivian’s electric SUV is headed overseas. The Rivian R1S electric SUV is now available to rent in the UK. Although Rivian does not sell vehicles in Europe (not yet, anyway), the brand already has a growing presence overseas.

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Kia America to Offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) Adapters in Early 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

Adapters will vastly expand charger availability to Kia EV customers Current and recent EV6 and EV9 customers will receive free NACS adapter in coming months Kia EV6 and EV9 customers will have access to more than 16,5001 NACS DC fast chargers across the United States in January 2025 Kia America will. [continued] The post Kia America to Offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) Adapters in Early 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners

Electrek

Just about a year after Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), Kia America sits on the cusp of sending plug adapters out to its current customers while its umbrella company works to implement the universal charging inlets on new models.

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My First Fat Tire E-Bike — CleanTechnica Review of Haoqi Eagle

CleanTechnica EVs

Haoqi made a name for itself in the e-bike sector by providing an assortment of low-cost e-bikes with immense tires. I like the lighter e-bikes that I am used to. However, I was intrigued by the sight of this bicycle with fat tires and was eager to test ride it. [continued] The post My First Fat Tire E-Bike — CleanTechnica Review of Haoqi Eagle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Best lease-to-own EV deals

Electrek

Still think that buying a new car is always much cheaper than leasing if you’re playing for keeps? Not true, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. We found that current factory lease offers on 22 different EV models dispel that myth with terms that pass the entire commercial clean vehicle Federal tax credit to the lessee, enabling the lessee to eventually own the vehicle for thousands of dollars less than paying cash upfront or taking out a loan.

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Kia to Begin PBV Sales in Japan in 2026

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia will develop Japanese-market-specific PBVs PV5 to be on sale in Japan in 2026, followed by PV7 and further PBV models and variants Kia will partner with Sojitz Corporation for PBV distribution in Japan Kia Corporation (Kia) today announced that it will commence sales of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models. [continued] The post Kia to Begin PBV Sales in Japan in 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rare EVOLV Terra e-scooter discount to $1,079, Save $3,300 on 6,128Wh Jackery bundle ahead of Prime Day, Hiboy, more

Electrek

Leading today’s Green Deals is a rare chance at savings on EVOLV’s full-suspension Terra Electric Scooter at a new $1,079 low. Right behind it is Jackery’s pre-Prime Day sale that has cut 50% off its Explorer 2,000 Plus Portable Power Station which comes bundled with two extra batteries and two 200W solar panels for a new $3,299 low , among others. We also spotted some more budget-friendly e-mobility solutions in the form of Hiboy’s S2R Plus e-scooter with regenerative braking back at its $400 l

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5 Summer Months Driving with Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised 12.3.6 in Northern Wisconsin — Fabulous, But Robotaxi Capable? Not Even Close

CleanTechnica EVs

Most of our summer travel has been within 100 miles (more frequently 30 miles) of Three Lakes in Northern Wisconsin. However, we have made a number of 200+ mile trips to airports in Minneapolis, Green Bay, and Appleton, Wisconsin as well as trips to Ontonagon, Michigan, and Madison, Wisconsin. You. [continued] The post 5 Summer Months Driving with Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised 12.3.6 in Northern Wisconsin — Fabulous, But Robotaxi Capable?

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New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging

Electrek

Which would you rather have, a fast-charging e-bike or one with 217 miles (350 km) of range? With the new Engwe LE20 electric cargo bike, apparently you can have both.

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Kia EVs to Start Getting Tesla Supercharger Adapters in January

The Truth About Cars

After Ford announced that it would join Tesla’s Supercharger standard, several other high-profile automakers quickly followed suit, including Hyundai and Kia. We’re now learning when Kia owners will be able to access the Supercharger network, and owners won’t have to wait long. Kia announced that it would open Supercharger access on January 15, 2025.

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