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Lucid midsize SUV to cost less than $50,000

Green Car Reports

Lucid just gave everyone a sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is set for late 2026 and the crossover will cost less than $50,000. Lucid said the crossover SUV will feature "leading.

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EV sales have not fallen, cooled, slowed or slumped. Stop lying in headlines.

Electrek

EV sales continue to rise, but the last year of headlines falsely stating otherwise would leave you thinking they haven’t. After about full year of these lies, it would be nice for journalists to stop pushing this false narrative that they could find the truth behind by simply looking up a single number for once.

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VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs because doors could open unexpectedly

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The recalled vehicles may have door handles that can't effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of.

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Kia Will Slash The Price Of A New EV6 Or EV9 If You Drive A Tesla

InsideEVs

Add up the incentives and you could get up to $9,000 off if you already own or lease a Tesla.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Toyota EV plans: Tenfold boost by 2026, solid-state batteries

Green Car Reports

Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for niche models EVs Toyota will ramp up EV production to at least one million units in 2026, and will.

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Tesla Model 3 Prices Dropping Like A ‘Lead Balloon,’ Says Study

InsideEVs

Used EV prices dropped six times faster than gas cars. Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt EV top that list.

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How Do People Get Tricked Into Believing Anti-EV, Anti-Solar, Anti-Wind Myths?

CleanTechnica EVs

Reading through Scott’s long exchange with an Extinction Rebellion activist, and especially seeing the activist repeat clear misinformation regarding wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles, I got to thinking about how people end up consuming and believing such misinformation. I’ve known people of all sorts who have fallen for.

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Northvolt cutting costs, undergoing strategic review

Green Car Reports

Swedish battery maker Northvolt is undertaking a strategic review that could lead to job losses as the company aims to cut costs and scale back ambitious expansion plans, Reuters reported Monday. "No final decisions have been made on the precise nature of any (workforce) resizing," Northvolt said in a statement to Reuters. The company has decided.

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Tesla integrates Uber driver navigation directly into its vehicles

Electrek

Tesla and Uber have launched an in-car integration of ridesharing navigation directly into its Tesla vehicles for Uber drivers. There.

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Italy says Europe's 2035 gas-engine ban is "absurd"

Green Car Reports

Italian officials want the European Union to review a plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035 earlier than scheduled, reports Automotive News. "The ban must be changed," Italian energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told Automotive News Europe on the sidelines of the TEHA business forum in Cernobbio, on the shores of Italy's.

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

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Mercedes, Factorial unveil new all-solid-state battery that can extend EV range by up to 80%

Electrek

Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries for its next-gen models. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can extend EV range by up to 80%.

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Ford EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Support Southern California Grid

CleanTechnica EVs

If you own or lease a Ford electric vehicle, you can now get paid to support the electricity grid in Southern California, and you don’t even need vehicle-to-grid technology. This is specifically in the Southern California Edison utility district, and it is initially only an option for Ford EV owners. [continued] The post Ford EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Support Southern California Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new cars

Electrek

Tesla has weakened its real unsupervised self-driving promises on new cars in the online configurator. Tesla’s self-driving promises are well-documented.

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Jet Charge to help Australia’s largest insurer electrify vehicle fleet

The Driven EV News

Australia’s leading electric vehicle infrastructure company announced partnership with local insurer IAG to electrify its fleet of around 650 vehicles. The post Jet Charge to help Australia’s largest insurer electrify vehicle fleet appeared first on The Driven.

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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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It turns out cyclists actually should roll through stop signs. Here’s why

Electrek

When it comes to greening up our transportation systems and reducing the massive carbon footprint left by our daily commutes, there’s a much better solution than trying to get everyone into an electric car. Encouraging increased cycling, whether on electric bikes or good old-fashioned acoustic bikes, has the biggest impact on reduced emissions and the health and well-being of our society.

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China's BYD Shark Vs. Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1S: ‘Exceptional Build Quality’

InsideEVs

The Shark is less than half the price of an all-wheel drive Cybertruck, but it also has a much smaller battery.

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The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T

Electrek

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shared its top safety picks for 2024, and its leader in the pickup category is 100% electric. The 2024 Rivian R1T pickup is the only BEV in the segment to earn Top Safety Pick+ honors as the best of the best in passenger safety.

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Lucid's CEO On Why Electric Pickup Trucks Are A Bad Idea

InsideEVs

"I don't want Lucid to start thinking about a pickup," Peter Rawlinson, the startup's CEO and CTO, said on Tuesday.

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Lucid confirms Gravity SUV will feature an NACS port and unlock ‘mass savings’

Electrek

The Lucid Gravity is “set to be the best SUV ever,” CEO Peter Rawlinson said during its Technology & Manufacturing Day on Tuesday. Lucid revealed at the event that the Gravity electric SUV will feature an NACS port, unlocking access to +15,000 Tesla Superchargers. With advanced new tech, the Gravity will enable “mass savings” as Lucid expands into new territory.

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NREL’s Economic Impact Hits $1.9 Billion

CleanTechnica EVs

The economic impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) topped $1.9 billion nationwide in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, according to a study by the University of Colorado Boulder’s (CU Boulder’s) Leeds School of Business. Every state in the nation felt an impact from direct or. [continued] The post NREL’s Economic Impact Hits $1.9 Billion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV

Electrek

Lucid is giving us a closer look as it teases its upcoming lower-cost midsize electric SUV. During its Technology and Manufacturing Day, Lucid revealed a new teaser of the electric crossover, offering a glimpse into the EV maker’s more affordable lineup.

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Lucid Gravity SUV Will Get Tesla's NACS Charging Port

InsideEVs

Get ready to start seeing Lucids, Rivians, Hyundais and more with the Tesla-designed charging connector.

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Greenlane breaks ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop

Electrek

Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America , NextEra Energy, and BlackRock , has broken ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop in California.

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Geely: Another Chinese automotive giant to enter Australia with first EV

The Driven EV News

Automotive giant Geely Auto to enter Australia with a tech-focussed electric SUV designed for 89 markets. The post Geely: Another Chinese automotive giant to enter Australia with first EV appeared first on The Driven.

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Several Wild Tesla Cybertruck Stories

CleanTechnica EVs

I was just scanning Google News, as I do, and I came across an odd, eye-catching story on Jalopnik that I had to open. I had no idea what that was going to lead to. The article was covering a story from reddit that became a real-world story, and it. [continued] The post Several Wild Tesla Cybertruck Stories appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid Midsize Crossover: Our Best Look Yet

InsideEVs

Lucid offers us a shadowy render of the upcoming midsize crossover at its Technology and Manufacturing Day event.

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Maybe Germany Should Just Revive Its EV Incentives

CleanTechnica EVs

The highly esteemed Steve Hanley wrote an interesting article this morning about the Volkswagen “earthquake” that is hitting Germany at the moment. I recommend reading that piece before this one. There’s a lot in there about the broader global EV market, the EV situation in Germany and at Volkswagen Group, [continued] The post Maybe Germany Should Just Revive Its EV Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells

The Driven EV News

Panasonic says new 4680 battery cells will revolutionise the EV industry, making them more efficient and boosting capacity. The post Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells appeared first on The Driven.

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Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

InsideEVs

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.

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Public hospital installs six EV fast chargers adjacent to emergency department

The Driven EV News

Six charging bays with 150kW EV charger units have been installed adjacent the hospital's emergency department entrance, for use by staff, patients and visitors. The post Public hospital installs six EV fast chargers adjacent to emergency department appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla launches Uber integration for easy navigation for drivers

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched Uber integration for easier navigation and convenience for drivers on its platform. Tesla and Uber have enjoyed a strategic partnership in the past, as the ride-sharing platform has helped incentivize its drivers to use Tesla. Earlier this year, it launched a program offering up to $2,000 for its drivers to purchase a Model 3 or Model Y.

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On Fake Protest — Is The Extinction Rebellion … A Front For The Fossil Industries?

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve all seen the headlines, the antics, and the absurd protests that purport to raise awareness of the climate crisis by a group known as the Extinction Rebellion. They glue themselves to art. They disrupt billiards and tennis tournaments. I had sort of just thought of them as a little. [continued] The post On Fake Protest — Is The Extinction Rebellion … A Front For The Fossil Industries?

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Only Four U.S. States Have Adequate Chargers Per EV: Study

InsideEVs

EV charging infrastructure is improving, but a study from SBD Automotive and HERE Technologies reveals we've still got a lot of gaps.

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Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]

Electrek

Just over three months after coming out of stealth mode, young electric hydrofoil boat builder Vessev has shared a closer look at its flagship vessel – the VS–9. Today, the boatbuilder shared fresh images of a completed VS–9 vessel and a detailed video below.

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