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Hyundai, Kia confirm first US-made EVs: $7,500 tax credit eligible?

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Friday confirmed its first EV for U.S. production, while the automaker's Kia brand began U.S. EV production that same day. But neither brand is discussing eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit quite yet. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the first model produced at the automaker's EV "Metaplant" near Savannah, Georgia, Jose.

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Quantum Navigational Tech Takes Flight in New Trial

Cars That Think

A short-haul aircraft in the United Kingdom recently became the first airborne platform to test delicate quantum technologies that could usher in a post-GPS world—in which satellite-based navigation (be it GPS , BeiDou , Galileo , or others) cedes its singular place as a trusted navigational tool. The question now is how soon will it take for this quantum tomorrow to actually arrive.

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$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to US soon, said Stellantis CEO

Green Car Reports

A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the U.S. "very soon," Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told CNBC and other media at a Bernstein investor conference last week. "If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the U.S.,” Tavares said at the conference, which was held prior to last week's Wagoneer S debut.

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How Online Privacy Is Like Fishing

Cars That Think

Microsoft recently caught state-backed hackers using its generative AI tools to help with their attacks. In the security community, the immediate questions weren’t about how hackers were using the tools (that was utterly predictable), but about how Microsoft figured it out. The natural conclusion was that Microsoft was spying on its AI users, looking for harmful hackers at work.

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

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$25,000 Jeep EV, Jeep Wagoneer 4xe, US-made Hyundai and Kia EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Jeep might have a $25,000 EV in the works. Kia and Hyundai confirm details for U.S.-made EVs. And which electrified powertrain does Jeep see as better for off-roading? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. At the reveal of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV last week, executives confirmed that extended-range Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 4xe.

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Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber

The Driven EV News

A new all-electric taxi startup has emerged in Australia with zero carbon emissions, and paying drivers a fixed salary. The post Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date

The Driven EV News

Nissan begins trial of prototype Nissan Leaf equipped with autonomous driving technology, part of the company’s long-term efforts to deliver autonomous mobility services by 2027. The post Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment

Electrek

Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future.

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Kia U.S. EV Sales Doubled To Spectacular New Record In May 2024

InsideEVs

Nearly 10% of new Kia vehicles were all-electric as sales of all EV models grew.

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Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years

Electrek

I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up. Everyone is pointing fingers at who they think is responsible for this situation. Here’s my take.

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

Brief

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‘Foot On The Accelerator’: Hyundai And Kia’s EV Push Pays Off As Rivals Back Down

InsideEVs

As American production looms, the Korean automakers race ahead with EVs. Hyundai’s American CEO says they’re just getting started.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales are on fire in the US, setting another record in May

Electrek

If you’re seeing more electric Hyundai SUVs out and about, it’s not just you. Hyundai Motor America sold a record number of IONIQ 5 models in May as EV sales continue trending higher.

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Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales Tripled To A New Record In May 2024

InsideEVs

The model is securing an EV bridgehead in Subaru's lineup.

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Kia EV sales double in May, hitting highest ever as three-row EV9 rollout ramps up

Electrek

With its first electric three-row SUV rolling out in the US, Kia just hit a new all-time monthly EV sales record in May. The EV sales growth led to Kia’s second-best-ever US sales month.

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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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Fisker Ocean Owners Need Parts. The Company Planned On It Being ‘Perfect’ Instead

InsideEVs

Scarce replacement parts forced Fisker to poach components from its factory and disassemble cars, former employees told InsideEVs.

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Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman

Electrek

Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat.

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Tesla Model Y Performance Ownership Review: Battery Health, Degradation After 40,000 Miles

InsideEVs

The build quality could have been better, but here’s how well the battery and motors have held up after three years.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD posted its second-highest sales last month as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales continued picking up.

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Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By Ford F-150 Owner: 'It’s Like An Exotic Car'

InsideEVs

It drives better than his F-150 Lariat, but this Ford owner isn’t sold on what the Cybertruck would be like to live with.

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This accordion-style modular solar array withstands 166 mph winds

Electrek

Australian company 5B’s modular solar array unfolds like an accordion and is designed to endure extreme weather and harsh environments.

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Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

The Driven EV News

Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE's new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities. The post Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit appeared first on The Driven.

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Dongfeng Motor will utilize advanced humanoid robots to help build its vehicles in China

Electrek

A subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation has signed a strategic agreement with Ubtech Robotics, a leading smart service and humanoid robot company. As a result, Dongfeng will implement Ubtech’s humanoid robots into its vehicle manufacturing processes, joining a new era of next-generation mobility being assembled by next-generation robotic technology.

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Most Americans Would Still Buy ICE Vehicles And Hybrids Over EVs: Survey

InsideEVs

There seems to be a gap between automakers’ EV sales expectations and the reality of the car-buying public's preferences.

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Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one

Electrek

Tesla’s next supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update is becoming quite late, and it’s a critical one. Here’s why. During the.

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Faraday Future Delivered 10 EVs in 2023: Four Sold, Six Leased

InsideEVs

The company has non-binding pre-orders for over 300 units.

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Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights, and more

Electrek

Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more.

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Nissan Demonstrates Autonomous-Drive Mobility Services Progress on Public Roads

CleanTechnica EVs

YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan has commenced demonstrations of a prototype vehicle equipped with its in-house-developed, autonomous drive technologies — showcasing progress in its goal towards rolling out autonomous mobility services within fiscal year 2027. The Nissan LEAF prototype vehicle incorporates 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LIDAR sensors. It demonstrates.

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EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news

Electrek

EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge!

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EV Battery Swapping Means Less Downtime For Fleets

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese startup U Power stirs the EV battery swapping pot, deploying guided robotic vehicles for speed and efficiency. The post EV Battery Swapping Means Less Downtime For Fleets appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla starts selling the new Model 3 Performance in China

Electrek

Tesla is starting to officially sell the new Model 3 Performance in China and it is going to be interesting to see how the vehicle does in the market.

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Tesla Cybertruck Posts Quick Times At Porsche Autocross Event

InsideEVs

Driver attributes his fifth-place time to the Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire and 4-wheel steering.

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BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

The Driven EV News

BYD sales continue to rise with May, recording its strongest month for the year and 38 per cent above its year ago figure. The post BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Lease Prices Could Rise Due To Poor Resale Value: Study

InsideEVs

A new study warns that rapidly declining residual values of used EVs could lead to higher lease prices over the remainder of the year.

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Kia Georgia Begins Assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2025 Kia EV9 is the first electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia and joins the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and Sportage SUVs currently assembled at Kia’s West Point facility West Point, Georgia — Thursday marked a historic milestone at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant in West Point as team. [continued] The post Kia Georgia Begins Assembly of the 2025 Kia EV9 All-Electric SUV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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