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VW reveals more US ID.Buzz feature details—no pricing yet

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen has confirmed feature, trim, and color combinations for the upcoming 2025 ID.Buzz in its long-awaited U.S. specification. The ID.Buzz will initially arrive for the U.S. in a launch-only 1st Edition version, VW confirmed, plus two other trims: Pro S and Pro S Plus. Pricing of the U.S. version won’t be announced until close to its.

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Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

The Driven EV News

Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world's efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst. The post Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Green Car Reports

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of.

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BYD launches sleek new Tesla Model Y rivaling Sea Lion 07 electric SUV starting at $26K

Electrek

BYD officially launched its new Sea Lion 07, a mid-size smart electric SUV poised to rival Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Starting at 189,800 yuan ($26,250), the BYD Sea Lion 07 is the first EV based on its new e-Platform 3.0 Evo.

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

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Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainment

Green Car Reports

Sony is in the process of launching its own Afeela EV brand in partnership with Honda, but in the meantime the company's new in-car entertainment app is debuting in the Vinfast VF 8 electric SUV. Dubbed Ridevu, this feature offers access to a regularly updated library of over 2,000 movies over a 12-month subscription period, according to Vinfast.

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Tesla walks back Supercharger team layoffs, rehires executive

Teslarati

Tesla is walking back some of the layoffs to its Supercharger team, according to a new report, as the electric automaker brought back a key executive in one of the most crucial parts of its business. In April, Tesla laid off many members of its Supercharging team, including two key executives : Max de Zegher, who was the Director of North American Charging, and Rebecca Tinucci, a Senior Director of the Charging Team.

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Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing is out

Electrek

Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord.

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47% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo EX30 #1 in April In a negative month in the overall market (down 4% to 28,432 units), April saw plugin registrations increase by 11% YoY, to 13,274 units. As a result, the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 47% last month, in line with the year-to-date average. That’s mostly. [continued] The post 47% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

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Cargo e-bikes have gotten so big, this one has six wheels and can jackknife

Electrek

It’s true: cargo e-bikes are replacing trucks and vans for city deliveries like we’ve never seen before. With an ever-increasing push towards removing those heavy vehicles from our roads, larger electric cargo bikes are starting to pop up, offering to handle more of the loads typically seen carried by trucks. The new Cityshuttle ePack4 is the latest, and perhaps the biggest, to grace the streets.

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First look at Tesla Cybertruck’s new interior option

Teslarati

Last week, Tesla launched a new Cybertruck interior option with Tactical Grey, an alternative from the default color of White that has been offered since the truck was first delivered last November. Now, we are getting a first look at the Tactical Grey with new images that have been shared. The Tesla Cybertruck interior is minimalistic, clean, and simple, like the rest of the company’s lineup.

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

Brief

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China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US

Electrek

As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. A new safety standard just passed in China may soon have a considerable impact on e-bike fire safety.

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Miami Beach Police Showcase Rolls-Royce Recruitment Vehicle, Angering Everyone

The Truth About Cars

The Miami Beach Police Department has revealed its newest recruitment tool — a Rolls-Royce modified with MBPD graphics and flashing lights.& Miami Beach Police shared the news over X (formerly Twitter) by stating the “MBPD and professional staff exemplify the highest standards of dedication and quality policing in our unparalleled commitment to the residents and visitors we serve.

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EV newcomer Xiaomi is already developing a second model to compete with the Tesla Model Y

Electrek

Just over a month after launching its first-ever EV, smartphone specialist Xiaomi is reportedly well into the development of an encore model. Per the report, Xiaomi Automobile has already been benchmarking an all-electric SUV model against the Tesla Model Y and may be competing against it in the market sooner than you’d think.

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AI in mining exploration: Pioneering sustainable practices with global impact

Innovation News Network

Four Point is bringing its expertise in implementing AI in mining practices to bring it to Europe to upgrade efficiency and sustainability. The post AI in mining exploration: Pioneering sustainable practices with global impact 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

Oil

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Ford trims EV battery orders as losses swell to over $100,000 per electric car in Q1

Electrek

With losses piling up, Ford is cutting back on EV battery orders. According to sources, the move comes as Ford’s EV losses pile up, topping over $100,000 per electric car built in the first quarter.

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BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

The Driven EV News

Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top-speed than the Seal. The post BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla now spends ad money to influence shareholders approval of Elon Musk’s $55B payday

Electrek

Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package.

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Tesla’s former Supercharger lead in Europe starts a new executive role

Teslarati

Tesla has launched multiple rounds of layoffs over the past few weeks, seemingly including multiple whole departments like the advertising and Supercharging teams. However, just as the company has hired back a key executive from the Supercharging team who was laid off, yet another executive in Europe who left months ago has officially assumed the lead position at another charging company.

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In a first, the US will require grid planning for 20 years into the future

Electrek

US grid operators haven’t been practicing long-term transmission planning, but for the first time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just made it mandatory.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for North America Will Be Offered In Two Trims And First Edition

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America announced today the offer structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The ID. Buzz will be offered stateside in three trims—Pro S and Pro S Plus, along with a launch-only 1st Edition—with a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models; 4Motion all-wheel-drive models […] The post 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for North America Will Be Offered In Two Trims And First Edition appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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VW just released details of the 2025 VW ID. Buzz’s US trims

Electrek

VW just announced that the 2025 ID. Buzz , its electric “reincarnation” of the Microbus, will be offered in three trims in the US: Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st Edition.

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An Industrial Blueprint For Batteries In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

A new report explores how Europe can successfully build a sustainable battery value chain Executive summary As Europe is decarbonising its economy, it is facing a monumental challenge to rebuild the fossil-based system into a carbon free one. Batteries and the materials that go into making them are central to. [continued] The post An Industrial Blueprint For Batteries In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Sustainability at sea: Sunreef is integrating recycled plastic bottles into solar electric yachts

Electrek

Sunreef Yachts is already a solar electric boatbuilder recognized for its sustainability efforts in the maritime industry but is now taking things a step greener. The company is now integrating recycled PET bottles into its solar electric yacht production process.

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Decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains

Innovation News Network

The Advanced Propulsion Centre details its commitment to developing the technologies that can realise zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. The post Decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Subaru, Toyota join forces on 3 new electric SUVs citing a ‘huge risk’ of building EVs alone

Electrek

Subaru and Toyota are building on their partnership with plans to build three new electric crossovers. The company said that teaming up with Toyota will help minimize the “huge risk” of building EVs alone.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance details from Giga Shanghai revealed in MIIT catalog

Teslarati

Tesla China has taken a key step towards the first deliveries of its most powerful Model 3 variant in the country. As per recent reports, the reengineered Model 3 Performance has been included in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) catalog of upcoming vehicles. The new Model 3 Performane’s inclusion in the MIIT catalog is the last major government approval a car needs so it can be sold in the country, as noted in a CNEV Post report.

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Kia’s most powerful electric car, the new EV6 GT spotted ahead of its official debut [Video]

Electrek

Kia is expected to reveal the new EV6 GT later this year as its most powerful electric car yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s new EV6 GT was spotted in a new 360-degree video, giving us our closest look yet.

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Pennsylvania wastewater could supply 40% of US lithium demand

Innovation News Network

New findings suggest that almost half the US demand for lithium could be produced from wastewater in Pennsylvania. The post Pennsylvania wastewater could supply 40% of US lithium demand appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

Electrek

Chevy released what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown.

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QOTD: Will Chinese Automakers Eat Everyone's Lunch?

The Truth About Cars

I just finished reading a piece that's been bouncing around the Internet for a few days now. Inside EVs sent automotive journalist Kevin Williams to the Beijing Auto Show, and Williams walked away feeling like Chinese automakers are, generally speaking, building cars that could come to the States and immediately steal plenty of buyers from American, European, Japanese, and Korean automakers.

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Scout Motors will unveil two flagship EVs this summer, here’s what we know so far

Electrek

Revived truck brand Scout Motors has set the timetable for the debut of its first-ever EVs. This summer, the public will catch a glimpse of an all-electric pickup and an SUV the Volkswagen sub-brand has been developing since its recent inception. Here’s what we know.

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Multiple Injuries and Arrests at Tesla's German Gigafactory Protests

The Truth About Cars

Tesla’s German plant has run into pushback on multiple occasions, as protestors opposed to the automaker’s expansion in the region have been very public with their stance. Most recently, a group of around 800 people gathered at the Tesla plant near Berlin , but the situation quickly went sideways, resulting in multiple injuries and arrests. Officials said that 16 people were arrested on charges ranging from damaging new vehicles to breaking into a local airfield.

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Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit in 2024

Electrek

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether your vehicle qualifies or not is a simple yes or no question, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place.

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European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). This carbon saving rises to. [continued] The post European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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