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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs

Charged EVs

With 300 miles of range in every model and US-built, Hyundai’s biggest EV takes it upmarket. On Wednesday, just before the Los Angeles auto show, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 battery-electric crossover made its global debut. The premiere was held at the Goldstein Residence, an early 1960s residence with expansive views set into a hillside in LA’s Beverly Crest neighborhood.

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BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production status

Green Car Reports

BMW's new electric SUV has entered pro-production status Production is on track for late 2025 Initial production will take place in Hungary and Germany, then Mexico will be added to the mix BMW is now building pre-productions examples of the first of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs at its assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary, This is the "final.

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The US Energy Information Administration Acknowledges Electric Vehicles Are Eating Into Chinese Oil Demand

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, the same day that Juan Diego Celemín Mojica discussed at length for CleanTechnica the matter of global peak oil demand and how the International Energy Agency and OPEC+ are noticing versus ignoring EV sales growth in China and declining oil demand, the US Energy Information Administration put out an. [continued] The post The US Energy Information Administration Acknowledges Electric Vehicles Are Eating Into Chinese Oil Demand appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, will be U.S.-built

Green Car Reports

The electric sedan now has NACS ports for easy access to Tesla Superchargers The base EV6 has a 68.0-kwh battery pack, up from 63.0 kwh last year The top-rated models have an 84.0-kwh pack, up from 77.4 kwh last year The 2025 Kia EV6 made its U.S. debut Thursday at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show with updated styling, bigger battery packs, and.

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

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One of the US’s first solar peaker plants – with Tesla Megapacks – just came online

Electrek

Arevon Energy has kicked off operations at Vikings Solar-plus-Storage – one of the US’s first utility-scale solar peaker plants.

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Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debut

Green Car Reports

Jaguar will unveil a concept car previewing the look of its future electric vehicles on Dec. 2, during Miami Art Week. The automaker released a teaser image of the concept, called the Design Vision concept, on Wednesday showing a bulging rear fender, but also some more angular elements that appear to be a departure from Jaguar's current look. The.

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2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS port

Green Car Reports

The performance model of the EV9 three-row electric SUV debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show Expect a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds for the 2026 Kia EV9 GT The 2026 Kia EV9 comes with a NACS port to access Tesla's Supercharger network Three-row SUVs aren't generally the first choice for performance car buyers, but Kia believes dialing up power and.

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Lucid (LCID) teases Jaguar over its upcoming +$100,000 ultra-luxury EV

Electrek

Lucid (LCID) teased Jaguar after the British automaker previewed its “Dramatic” upcoming ultra-luxury EV model. The shade comes as Jaguar prepares to launch a series of all-electric luxury EV models priced over $100,000.

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2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show

Green Car Reports

The refreshed compact crossover introduces a more user-friendly infotainment interface Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models get a modest boost of horsepower The 2026 Sportage goes on sale in the spring of 2025 Three years after its launch, Kia is giving its Sportage compact crossover a mid-cycle refresh while continuing to offer both hybrid and.

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Chinese Electric Cars Are Leaving The US In The Dust

CleanTechnica EVs

With our storied history as automobile leaders of the 1900s, it is easy to assume the US will continue being automotive leaders globally and especially domestically. However, we are rapidly being outmaneuvered, out-innovated, and left in the dust by our Chinese competitors. We’ve written about a number of individual stories. [continued] The post Chinese Electric Cars Are Leaving The US In The Dust appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Battery electric trucks best option to cut transport emissions, hydrogen models almost non existent

The Driven EV News

Battery-electric trucks are slowly gaining market share, but hydrogen fuel cell models are "almost non-existent," new report finds. The post Battery electric trucks best option to cut transport emissions, hydrogen models almost non existent appeared first on The Driven.

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French Startup Aims to Make Fuel Out of Thin Air

Cars That Think

As transportation sectors like shipping and aviation remain difficult to decarbonize , a French startup claims to have developed a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions in these industries. Aerleum , founded in 2023, says its technology can pull carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into methanol, which can be used to fuel cargo ships and serve as a base chemical in producing aviation fuel.

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Honda is now offering its ultra-low $229/mo Prologue EV lease deal in more US states

Electrek

For a nearly $50,000 SUV, Honda’s Prologue is hard to pass up right now, with lease prices starting at just $229 per month. Honda is now offering its $229/mo Prologue EV lease deal in more US states. Here’s how you can take advantage of the savings.

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Honda Is Getting Closer To Making Solid-State Batteries

InsideEVs

The automaker built a demonstration production line to figure out how to make affordable, high-density solid-state batteries for EVs and everything else.

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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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Rivian CEO says plenty room for Scout and Rivian to coexist after partnership

Electrek

Rivian and VW have recently opened a partnership , despite the brands have very similar upcoming electric adventure vehicles with the Rivian R2 and VW Scout. But at a roundtable discussion with Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe, he said there’s more than enough room for the brands to coexist with each other.

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Tesla Now in the Philippines — Exclusive Info

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla Inc. has officially launched its first showroom in the Philippines. I waited for two weeks after the launch last November 8 because I wanted to see how the Philippine EV market would take on the American-made electric vehicle before making this report. So far, according to sources inside Tesla, [continued] The post Tesla Now in the Philippines — Exclusive Info appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD chases Ford and Toyota with its latest EV plant set to open in Cambodia

Electrek

China’s EV giant BYD is aggressively expanding overseas. As it finalizes plans for yet another EV manufacturing plant, this time in Cambodia, BYD will set up shop next to newly opened Ford and Toyota facilities.

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Footnote on Chery’s Solid-State Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica reader Amos Batto caught some very interesting notes on Chery’s solid-state batteries. Following up on our story about the company developing the first solid-state battery factory in the world (1 GWh of capacity), it seemed prudent to publish his comment as a standalone article. We will surely be referencing. [continued] The post Footnote on Chery’s Solid-State Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lake Tahoe getting hydrofoil electric ferry as Candela lands major deal

Electrek

Candela , the Swedish electric boat maker known for its hydrofoil recreational boats and commercial ferries, is grabbing headlines yet again. This time the company is announcing a new C-series funding round and the first P-12 electric ferry headed to the US.

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Honda Is Building Its Own Solid-State Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Honda has opened a new dedicated factory in Japan to rapidly develop solid-state batteries for electric cars and other mobility devices. The post Honda Is Building Its Own Solid-State Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Researchers develop EV battery that charges 0-80% in 15 minutes

Electrek

Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have developed a new lithium-ion EV battery design that can charge from zero to 80% in just 15 minutes and has a longer lifespan.

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Hiboy Releases Two Powerful Scooters Just In Time For The Holidays

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of years ago, I reviewed an innovative and interesting scooter: the Hiboy VE1 Pro. Unlike most scooters, it was more of a cross between a kick scooter and a bicycle. By having bike wheels and tires instead of little rollerblade wheels, it was a lot more stable, even. [continued] The post Hiboy Releases Two Powerful Scooters Just In Time For The Holidays appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift

Electrek

Kia has debuted its updated EV6 with several updates including a bigger battery, a NACS charging port, OTA updates, and a fake gear shifter for the GT model. Better yet, the model will now be produced in Kia’s plant in Georgia, offering easier access to US tax credits.

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Economist: Go With Slow Level 1 Charging!

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, this is music to my ears. It was shared with me by Phillip Kobernick, a recent CleanTech Talk guest who I discussed this matter with at length. The short story: Install more Level 1 charging capacity! This is all most of us need! And it’s much cheaper. Naturally, all. [continued] The post Economist: Go With Slow Level 1 Charging! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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YMX Logistics deploys 20 new Orange EV electric yard trucks

Electrek

Leading yard operation 3PL YMX Logistics has announced plans to deploy fully twenty (20) of Orange EV’s fully electric Class 8 terminal trucks at a number of distribution and manufacturing sites across North America.

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Around 500 Salaried Employees Accepted Nissan's Voluntary Buyout Offers

The Truth About Cars

Nissan is eying significant job cuts to right the ship and reduce costs. As part of its effort to slash 9,000 jobs worldwide, almost 500 salaried workers in the U.S. will get the axe in the form of voluntary buyouts. The automaker said that around six percent of its 8,000-strong salaried workforce took its buyout offers, which were issued to employees at least 52 years old in some non-manufacturing divisions and 55 years old for those working in manufacturing.

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Range Rover Sport Electric spotted performance testing ahead of its big debut [video]

Electrek

The smaller, more affordable Range Rover Sport EV looks like the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for as it sheds its camo for testing. Range Rover’s upcoming EV is undergoing performance testing ahead of its big debut. Check out the video below for a sneak peek of the new electric SUV.

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Faster Charging Doesn’t Help As Much As We Think

CleanTechnica EVs

If you look around on social media, people have a lot of bad to say about the Chevy Bolt. It charges slower than most EVs these days, and with its charging curve, it’s not uncommon to spend an hour at a charging station. Plus, some people are in the habit. [continued] The post Faster Charging Doesn’t Help As Much As We Think appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Exclusive $2,299 savings on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, full Jackery Black Friday sale, Husqvarna tools, GE smoker, more

Electrek

We’ve got a bunch of fresh Black Friday Green Deals for you today as many brands and outlets have all launched their full savings through Cyber Monday. We have exclusive new dual low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station, as well as the bundle option, that gives you up to $2,299 in savings and starts from $2,099. Next, we have Jackery’s full Black Friday sale spread with up to $3,200 in savings, split across its direct site and Amazon, starting as low as $89.

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Geely’s upcoming EX5 SUV gets approval for sale in Australia

The Driven EV News

Geely's upcoming electric SUV gets Australian approval, hinting at three locally-bound variants on the light-weight family electric SUV. The post Geely’s upcoming EX5 SUV gets approval for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast

Electrek

Kia debuted its upcoming 2026 EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show this morning, with upgraded horsepower for this large 3-row SUV – and promised NACS support as well.

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Is Personal Energy Independence A Better Selling Point?

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to selling clean technology, each kind of technology goes through several phases. At first, it’s too expensive because it hasn’t reached mass production. Then, as more copies are made, prices start to fall. Then, as adoption goes mainstream and then into a majority, prices become so low. [continued] The post Is Personal Energy Independence A Better Selling Point?

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Incentives and New Models Drive Record-Breaking Q3 EV Sales

Green Fleet Magazine

Third quarter U.S. electric vehicle sales grew 11% YoY on the back of incentives, new models, and initial affordability compared to gas models.

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World’s largest EV maker Yadea shows off new e-motos, e-scooters at EICMA

Electrek

We recently caught up with Yadea, the most prolific manufacturer of electric vehicles in the world, to see the company’s new products at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.