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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Kia EV9 fits the form that many American households seek in a family vehicle, made fully electric but without a luxury price tag. That plus leadership in all aspects of charging make it Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Until now, no non-luxury EV has truly fit these needs—family-sized for America, with a third row.

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QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries pass latest test, could offer 500,000 km without range loss

Electrek

One year after initial deliveries of solid-state battery prototypes to its automotive partners, QuantumScape is receiving additional praise from PowerCo – the battery-centric subsidiary of Volkswagen Group – for the potential of its technology. PowerCo recently completed an endurance test with QuantumScape’s solid-state cells and determined they can someday power EVs that can drive 500,000 kilometers with virtually no loss of range. more… The post QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries pass

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Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest

Green Car Reports

Sustainability concerns are leading some automakers to switch from leather upholstery to synthetic alternatives. So a group of leather suppliers are making their case. The trade group, called One 4 Leather, claims that leather upholstery made from cow hides has a lower carbon footprint than synthetic materials. That's in part because, the argument.

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Hyundai set a new sales record in 2023 with nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs sold

Electrek

For the third straight year, Hyundai sold a record number of vehicles in the US in 2023. Hyundai expects the momentum to continue in 2024 as demand for EVs continues climbing. more… The post Hyundai set a new sales record in 2023 with nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs sold appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4

Green Car Reports

Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla ultimately sold more EVs over the entire year, but BYD pulled ahead of the U.S. automaker in the fourth quarter. On Tuesday, Tesla said it delivered 1.8 million vehicles in 2023, including a record 484,507 in Q4, which represents October through.

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Tesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals

Electrek

New Tesla vehicles are starting to get banned from driving schools in Norway, where Tesla is becoming the most popular car brand. The problem? Tesla’s new turn signals. more… The post Tesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck becomes one of most American-made pickup trucks

Electrek

Tesla continued its trend of making some of the most American-made vehicles, with the Cybertruck now included in the list. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck becomes one of most American-made pickup trucks appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk encourages Tesla Cybertruck for police use

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is, more than anything, designed to be a tough vehicle. It is also very quick for its size. And as per Elon Musk’s recent comments on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the Cybertruck would make a great police vehicle. There are still only a limited number of Cybertrucks in the wild , but they are already attracting a lot of attention.

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The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales

Electrek

It was a very good year in France for electric cars, for all kinds of reasons – among them, new cheaper cars entering the market supported by generous government subsidies. In 2023, 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a huge 47% jump from 2022. more… The post The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla had an excellent 2023 in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla’s relatively quiet execution of its goals in 2023 seemed to have paid off in Europe, with the electric vehicle maker posting impressive sales results in several countries. Over the course of 2023, Tesla, especially its Model Y crossover, proved that electric vehicles could be best-sellers — they just have to be legitimate, compelling cars.

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

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Kia’s new EV9 already outsold Toyota’s sole EV in its first full US sales month

Electrek

After launching the EV9 last fall, Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already outselling the Toyota bZ4X. Kia EV9 sales nearly doubled that of Toyota’s electric SUV in its first full month on the US market. more… The post Kia’s new EV9 already outsold Toyota’s sole EV in its first full US sales month appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla achieved its biggest goal for 2023, even with a lackluster quarter

Teslarati

Tesla achieved its biggest goal for 2023, as it confirmed yesterday it reached the 1.8 million unit goal it had for the year, even with a lackluster quarter that slowed production and deliveries. It proves the two million unit delivery mark it had set internally was not too far-fetched. If it had not upgraded lines at its factories in Q3 , it might have eclipsed that more lofty goal.

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PowerCo Tests QuantumScape’s New Solid State Battery For Volkswagen, And Likes What It Sees

CleanTechnica EVs

It's been a long nine years, but QuantumScape's new solid state battery for EVs just passed a major milestone on the way to commercialization. The post PowerCo Tests QuantumScape’s New Solid State Battery For Volkswagen, And Likes What It Sees appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Equinor, bp just scrapped their 1.2 GW Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm

Electrek

Equinor and bp have terminated New York State’s Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm – but a do-over isn’t out of the question. more… The post Equinor, bp just scrapped their 1.2 GW Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Tesla China prepares for massive exports, kicking off 2024 with a bang

Teslarati

Tesla China is preparing to export a massive amount of electric vehicles to customers abroad, kicking off 2024 with a bang. Resident drone operator for all things Tesla China, WuWa, recently uploaded a video showing all the electric vehicles from Giga Shanghai preparing for export. “We have seen a good start to the new year at Port Shanghai. [T]he South Port of Shanghai is full of seaborne Teslas, last year’s exports in the second half of 2023 are continuing, and we expect Tesla to be even bette

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27% BEV Share In China!

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored more than 872,000 sales last month, up. [continued] The post 27% BEV Share In China! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China posts 2nd highest record in December with 94,139 wholesale units

Teslarati

Tesla China had a very busy and successful December 2023, with data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) revealing that the electric vehicle maker sold 94,139 Giga Shanghai-made vehicles during the fourth quarter’s final month. December 2023’s results represent Tesla China’s second-highest record, just behind November 2022’s 100,291 units.

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Ford updates 2024 F-150 Lightning prices, the best-selling electric pickup in the US

Electrek

Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup in the US after a record fourth quarter. As demand continues to grow, Ford is adjusting 2024 F-150 Lightning prices and trim packages. more… The post Ford updates 2024 F-150 Lightning prices, the best-selling electric pickup in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX sends 6 Starlink satellites up with Direct to Cell capability

Teslarati

While we recover from New Year festivities, SpaceX is already checking off things on its 2024 list. SpaceX recently shared photos on X stating that six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capability will be launched into orbit soon. “SpaceX is leveraging its experience in manufacturing [and] launching the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink satellites with the Direct to Cell capability at scale,” notes SpaceX.

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SpaceX deploys first Starlink satellites of 2024

Innovation News Network

SpaceX has launched its first batch of Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to unmodified smartphones. Read more here. The post SpaceX deploys first Starlink satellites of 2024 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla 2024: What analysts are saying about outlook for the New Year

Teslarati

Tesla closed out 2023 with a bang, reporting record deliveries for a calendar year and eclipsing the 1.8 million unit production goal that was set at the beginning of the year. Now, 2024 is here, and analysts are putting into scope what could come from Tesla this year. There are a lot of rumors of what the automaker could bring to the table this year, including its rumored $25,000 vehicle , revamps of the Model 3 coming to the United States, and a new version of the Model Y hitting the scene.

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Tesla Model Y Passes Tesla Model 3 As Best Selling EV In History

CleanTechnica EVs

While collecting and inputting data for Tesla’s quarterly sales report, I noticed something that I don’t think has been reported. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y Passes Tesla Model 3 As Best Selling EV In History appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s turn signals are causing havoc at Norwegian driving schools

Teslarati

Tesla’s turn signal design on its newer vehicles is causing havoc in Norwegian driving schools as it lacks a stalk and is being looked at as a potential hazard among instructions, leading to the vehicles being banned from some institutions. Tesla implemented force touch buttons on the Model S and Model X, and then eventually, the design came to the “Highland” Model 3.

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Audi Q8 e-tron morphed into a beastly off-road EV with a new Dakar edition

Electrek

Audi took the Q8 e-tron and turned it into an all-electric off-road machine. The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is optimized for adventurers who “want to drive off the beaten path electrically.” more… The post Audi Q8 e-tron morphed into a beastly off-road EV with a new Dakar edition appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla looks to eliminate bankruptcy as savior for past whistleblower

Teslarati

Tesla is looking to eliminate the use of bankruptcy as a savior for an ex-employee who owes the company $425,000 in fines after a legal feud with the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Martin Tripp, a past Tesla employee and whistleblower who anonymously told news outlets that the automaker was wasting raw materials at the Sparks, Nevada Gigafactory it operates, owes Tesla $425,000 , a figure that was agreed upon to settle a lawsuit that accused him of stealing confidential data.

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$25,000 Electric Cars Getting Further And Further Away

CleanTechnica EVs

Affordable electric cars are not just over the next hill or around the bend. In fact, they seem to be getting further away all the time. The post $25,000 Electric Cars Getting Further And Further Away appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chevy’s Bolt EV is a steal at under $20,000 using the IRS tax credit upfront

Electrek

Electric vehicles for under $20,000 are already here. You can score a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV for under $20,000 with new IRS rules allowing you to use the tax credit as a down payment. But you may want to act fast. more… The post Chevy’s Bolt EV is a steal at under $20,000 using the IRS tax credit upfront appeared first on Electrek.

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Audi Q8 E-Tron Edition Dakar Is Rally-Inspired Luxury Electric SUV

Electric Cars Report

It is inspired by the world’s premier desert rally: the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar. On the exterior, the special model’s raised chassis and the optional decals are reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron designed for the Dakar Rally and featuring an electric drive system and an energy converter. The off-road capabilities of this exclusive SUV, combined with its […] The post Audi Q8 E-Tron Edition Dakar Is Rally-Inspired Luxury Electric SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla China sees 15,800 insurance registrations in December’s final week

Teslarati

Tesla China’s new vehicle insurance registrations for the week of December 25-31 reached 15,800 units. The results represent a 14.59% decrease from the 18,500 registrations that were tracked during the month’s fourth week, which covered December 18-24. While Tesla does not post its specific weekly domestic sales figures in China, it is possible to gauge the company’s general performance within the local automotive market through new vehicle insurance registrations.

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How can rooftop solar panel fires be prevented?

Innovation News Network

New research has shown that increasing the distance between the roof and modules can prevent solar panel fires. Read more here. The post How can rooftop solar panel fires be prevented? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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General Motors sidesteps loss of EV tax credit to offer big discounts for customers

Teslarati

General Motors is sidestepping the loss of the electric vehicle tax credit on its vehicles and will still offer a big $7,500 discount on cars for customers. In December, GM said it would temporarily lose eligibility for the credit on some of its cars. The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV are losing the credit because of component qualifications, while all other EVs are temporarily losing eligibility.

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GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever, GM EV share low at 3.1%

Electrek

GM has released its Q4 sales numbers , showing Ultium still ramping steadily, but overall EV sales are down as its best-selling model, the Bolt, winds down as Chevy takes it off the market in its best year of sales ever – leaving GM with only 3.1% EV share, well below the US average. more… The post GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever, GM EV share low at 3.1% appeared first on Electrek.

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Porsche Taycan pre-series unit runs 7:07.55 lap around Nurburgring

Teslarati

Porsche has unleashed a beast on the Nürburgring. Piloted by Porsche development driver Lars Kern, a pre-production Taycan completed a lap around the Green Hell in 7:07.55. That’s a whopping 26 seconds faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport with performance package’s lap in August 2022. Kevin Giek, VP of the Taycan model line, highlighted the pre-series vehicle’s stunning lap time. “Twenty-six seconds is half an eternity in motorsport.

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Tesla Sales Rise To New Heights — It’s All About The Y! (Charts & Graphs)

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla continued its upward rise in the 4th quarter of 2023, reaching yet another quarterly record for the brand. Its. [continued] The post Tesla Sales Rise To New Heights — It’s All About The Y! (Charts & Graphs) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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