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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

Green Car Reports

The latest Honda Civic Hybrid is quicker, quieter, and more pleasant than non-hybrid Civics The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will cost $29,845 when it goes on sale June 19 2025 Civic Hybrids are expected to have EPA fuel economy ratings of 50 mpg city, 47 highway, and 49 combined Buyers looking for excellent fuel economy no longer need to buy a Toyota.

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The ‘One simple trick’ Paris used to reduce air pollution 40% ahead of Olympics

Electrek

The ‘One simple trick’ trope has long become a running joke among journalists, usually signifying the beginning of a scam. But every once in a while, it’s exactly right. Such is the case with how Paris was able to transform its air quality and thus the quality of life in the city in the run-up to the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. So what was the trick?

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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibility

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Nissan Leaf carries over but loses its eligibility for the federal EV tax credit this model year. The Leaf's rollercoaster ride with eligibility began from the day new regulations were phased in last August. The 2024 Leaf became eligible for a $3,750 credit in October. Then at the start of the year the Leaf fell back out of eligibility.

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EV sales aren’t ‘lagging’ – they’re headed for long-term growth

Electrek

EV sales will continue to grow despite the mixed near-term outlook, according to a new report from BloombergNEF – here’s why.

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

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Americans Are Convinced Toyota, Honda, Nissan Lead The Way On EVs: New Survey

InsideEVs

Years of hybrid cars and "electrified" marketing terms have people convinced they're ahead.

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Tesla claims it has 2 Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in factory

Electrek

Tesla claims that it currently has two Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in a factory, which would be a first.

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Ford poaches ex-Tesla, Rivian, and Apple talent to develop affordable EVs

Electrek

As the race heats up to introduce more affordable electric cars, Ford is bringing on some of the best EV engineers to help it compete. Over the past few months, Ford has hired talent from Tesla, Rivian, Apple, and Lucid to help accelerate the development of affordable EVs.

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Tesla shareholder that has made 11x on its investment votes against Musk pay package

Teslarati

It’s official: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System will vote against Tesla CEO’s $56 billion pay package on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, despite making 11x on its investment. CalPERS says it owned nearly 9.2 million shares of Tesla stock as of June 7, and will not support Musk’s pay package ratification for several reasons: The value is approximately $46 billion, accounting for the cost to exercise the options, which is larger

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Check Out This Plug-In Electric Car Adoption Map For All U.S. States In 2023

InsideEVs

California, the District of Columbia (DC) and Hawaii have the highest share of plug-in electric cars.

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2025 Honda Civic review, 2025 Nissan Leaf, Ionna charging network: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We take a first drive in the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. The 2025 Nissan Leaf loses its EV tax credit once again. And as Tesla’s Supercharger network stalls Ionna is rising. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, we found this models to be a class above the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, with a quieter.

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

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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

Electrek

After introducing new incentives, the Honda Prologue EV is now cheaper to lease than Tesla’s Model Y. Honda believes the Prologue hits the “sweet spot” of the electric SUV market at the right price. Can it compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y?

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VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

The Driven EV News

Volkswagen plans to install large battery storage capacities in northern Germany to store wind and solar power, using mostly second-hand EV batteries. The post VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar appeared first on The Driven.

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LondonEnergy puts Volvo FM Electric semi trucks to work in waste management

Electrek

The waste management and resource experts at LondonEnergy have taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit, and they’re putting it to work immediately.

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Nissan Ariya EV Recalled For Oil Leak That Could Lead To Loss Of Power

InsideEVs

An oil leak isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about an EV, but it’s real. And here, it could lead to a loss of power.

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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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Ørsted got a huge Tesla battery storage system for the world’s single largest offshore wind farm

Electrek

Ørsted has bought a 300 MW Tesla battery energy storage system for the UK's massive Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.

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Tesla Votes On Elon Musk Compensation More Complicated Than I Thought

CleanTechnica EVs

I will admit — based on the various headlines and articles I read about Elon Musk’s canceled compensation packet, I thought it was a pretty simple case: Elon Musk received, by far, the biggest CEO comp package in history, some people and a judge thought that it was far too. [continued] The post Tesla Votes On Elon Musk Compensation More Complicated Than I Thought appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aspark’s next evolution of the OWL Hypercar becomes world’s fastest EV at 438.7 km/h [Video]

Electrek

There’s a new “world’s fastest EV” in town, and it’s a familiar name if you follow Electrek. Japanese car manufacturing and engineering firm Aspark has developed an upgraded version of its ultrafast (and ultra-expensive) OWL hypercar with the help of Italy’s Manifattura Automobili Torino and took the EV to the track where it clocked in at a top speed of nearly 439 km/h.

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What Is A 'Smart' Electric Car Charger And Why Should You Buy One?

InsideEVs

There are "dumb" chargers and "smart" chargers. What makes a charger smart? Let's explore this topic.

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BYD Seal 06GT leaks in China as sporty new EV hatch poised for EU market

Electrek

A new electric hot hatch is about to hit the market. The new BYD Seal 06GT was uncovered in China ahead of its official market debut later this year.

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Top 5 Lies EV Enthusiasts Tell Their Friends

CleanTechnica EVs

5 lies EV enthusiasts tell their friends & family, and how we can do better at communicating the truth. The post Top 5 Lies EV Enthusiasts Tell Their Friends appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Here’s how the new EU tariffs will impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO

Electrek

After concluding that EVs imported from China have an unfair advantage due to government subsidies, the European Commission said it would impose additional tariffs by up to 38.1%. How will the new EU tariffs impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO?

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EU Boosts Tariffs On Chinese Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

After an investigation that began last fall, the European Union has raised tariffs on electric cars imported from China. The post EU Boosts Tariffs On Chinese Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Archer hits new eVTOL milestone, completing a transition flight that topped 100 mph [Video]

Electrek

Archer Aviation continues to make developmental headway in its quest to commercial eVTOL operations. Archer recently completed a successful transition flight—one of the trickiest maneuvers to overcome in eVTOL design. The advanced air mobility developer filmed the entire journey, reaching flight speeds of over 100 mph.

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EV Buyers Have Saved Over $1 Billion Through IRA Credits This Year

InsideEVs

The electric car incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act are paying off big time.

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Elon Musk exposes himself through Apple/OpenAI temper tantrum

Electrek

Elon Musk has thrown a temper tantrum over Apple’s integration of OpenAI, and the episode exposes the problem with his social media addiction.

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Tesla Pay Vote Is ‘A Nightmare For Shareholders’: What Could Happen

InsideEVs

Be careful what you wish for, some investors warn. Musk could keep $TSLA’s value high, but will he do things differently at Tesla?

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Championship electric go-kart racing is coming to the US this fall, and you can participate

Electrek

Have you ever dreamt of becoming a professional racer? Maybe not stock cars, but perhaps you’ve smoked little kids at the go-kart track and thought, “Yeah, I could go pro.” Now’s your chance as the World Kart Association and Blue Shock Race are bringing an electric kart racing championship to the US, and racers of all experience levels are invited to join the fun.

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'Tesla’s Future Relies On His Presence': Musk's $56B Pay Vote Down To The Wire

InsideEVs

How the Tesla shareholder vote tomorrow will go seems to be anyone's guess. Plus: more on the EU's China tariffs, and GM's Cruise is back.

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Genesis GV60 electric SUV is getting an upgrade, here’s our first look [Video]

Electrek

The all-electric Genesis GV60 is due for an upgrade. The electric luxury SUV is getting a facelift with several new design upgrades. Check out the first look at the new Genesis GV60 upgrade in the video below.

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Tesla Is Building A Cybertruck-Only Tunnel Under Its Texas Gigafactory

InsideEVs

Telsa reportedly plans to autonomously ship Cybertrucks underneath a nearby highway in its $1.2 million tunnel.

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Save $355 during Lectric Father’s Day EV sale, rare UGREEN PowerRoam station discounts, Husqvarna robot mower, more

Electrek

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $355 off e-bike bundles, like the XPeak off-road e-bikes at $1,299, as well as taking $19 off add-on gear just for Dad and even a chance to win a free e-bike. Following behind are rare discounts on the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station and the PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station , with the former hitting a new $599 low.

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Tesla Resumes Hiring: AI And Robotics Engineers, Service Technician Jobs Open

InsideEVs

After a brief hiring freeze last month, hundreds of positions are now open in the U.S.

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Optimus gets to work, a new BYD, EV forecasts, and go karts | Quick Charge

Electrek

Tesla tweeted news that it has two autonomous Optimus robots working at its factory, BYD announces a new, RWD hot hatch, EV sales are building towards future growth, and there’s a new, internationally recognized electric karting championship coming to the US. All this and more on today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge.

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Tata Motors Deploys Over 100 Units of Tata Ace EV to Magenta Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

Magenta Mobility Deepens Collaboration with Tata Motors Deploys over 100 units of Tata Ace EV — India’s most advanced, zero-emission small commercial vehicle Magenta Mobility, an integrated electric mobility solutions provider, solidifies its partnership with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, with the deployment of over 100 units of Tata.

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