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The Tesla Cybertruck Is No Longer The Best-Selling EV Truck In America

InsideEVs

Demand for the angular electric pickup has continued to falter in the first quarter, making room for a new king.

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Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’

Electrek

Teslas Austin robotaxi fleet will be powered by plenty of teleoperation as it cant screw up, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley after meeting with Tesla.

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The Renault 4 Savane 4x4 Concept Is Europe’s Answer To The Rivian R3X

InsideEVs

Renault added a rear motor to its electric crossover, making it all-wheel drive.

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Ford F-150 Lightning retakes America’s best-selling electric pickup crown

Electrek

Fords electric pickup truck is back at the top. The F-150 Lightning is once again the best-selling electric pickup in the US after overtaking the Tesla Cybertruck in the first quarter.

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Volkswagen: Real Car Names Are So Back

InsideEVs

VW will soon scrap its "ID" naming scheme on EVs and give its cars "proper names.

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Tesla offers interesting promo to future ride-hailing rival’s drivers

Teslarati

Tesla has offered an interesting promotion for its vehicles to the drivers of one of its future ride-hailing rivals as it continues to work toward the launch of its autonomous Robotaxi platform. This morning, Tesla launched a $1,000 off promotion to Lyft drivers who plan to utilize one of the company’s EVs for ride-hailing purposes. The promo applies to all five Tesla models: the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck.

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Ford's F-150 Lightning Overtakes the Tesla Cybertruck As Best-Selling Electric Pickup

The Truth About Cars

Though it was heavily delayed, the Tesla Cybertruck quickly became the best-selling electric pickup once it finally arrived. While its still selling, the Tesla has been overtaken by a legacy brands electric truck, dropping into the number-two spot behind the Ford F-150 Lightning. Tesla saw 7,126 registrations in the first quarter of 2025, while the Lightning had 7,913.

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2025 Subaru Forester Strong Hybrid SUV Review: Well, more of a sneak peek really, but we liked it…

EV Central

If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel. Okay, I lied, because I just realised that, despite the fact that the new Forester is actually attractive to look at for the first time ever, rather than resembling a b

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Here's What Leno's Law Means For Car Collectors

The Truth About Cars

Hey there, it's podcast time once again! This week we're talking with Christian Robinson from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) about what's being called Leno's Law. The "law" is actually a bill making its way through the legislature in California. The bill will exempt certain collector's cars from California's strict emissions rules.

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Solar PV’s and EVs’ Perfectly Synchronous Rise

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve got one more highlight to share from theSnapshot of Global PV Markets report recently published by the International Energy Agencys Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This one was buried on the last page. The graph shows that solar PV power and electric vehicles (EVs) have been growing together. [continued] The post Solar PV’s and EVs’ Perfectly Synchronous Rise appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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This vast 1.3 GW Indiana solar farm will power 200,000 homes

Electrek

Mammoth Solar, a 1.3 gigawatt (GW) solar farm in northern Indiana, is now powering into its biggest construction phase yet, cementing its place as one of the largest solar projects in the US.

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Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The Afrobeats music genre has grown tremendously over the past two decades to become a global mainstream phenomenon. For example, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of years ago when we had dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC, and they played quite a lot of Afrobeats. It was pretty. [continued] The post Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Giga Berlin seems to be using FSD Unsupervised to move Model Y units

Teslarati

Tesla may be doing something quite special in the Giga Berlin-Brandenburg complex. Based on observations from a recent drone flyover of the site, it appears that Tesla may also be using FSD Unsupervised to move freshly produced Model Y vehicles to the factory’s staging area. New Drone Footage Recent footage of the Giga Berlin complex from longtime Tesla watcher Tobias Lindh included several interesting updates around the Model Y factory.

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Tesla Sales In April Of 2025 Continue To Disappoint

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla sales in most world markets plunged in April. The data for the US is not yet available, but it is likely to be just as bad. The post Tesla Sales In April Of 2025 Continue To Disappoint 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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Lucid Will Ramp Up European Deliveries Using Its Expanded Saudi Plant

InsideEVs

The first Saudi-made Lucids will reach Europe and non-Chinese Asian markets starting in 2027.

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Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability

CleanTechnica EVs

Ports sit at the crossroads of global trade, and increasingly, theyre also at the center of global decarbonization efforts. In the maritime sector, a careful and deliberate phased approach to electrification and zero-emission operations is critical. This article, the second in a series, focuses specifically on the initial five-year phase: [continued] The post Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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‘Arrogance': How U.S. Battery Inventions Supercharged China’s EVs

InsideEVs

We also discuss Nissans radical plan for a turnaround and Teslas request to Panasonic to increase U.S battery production.

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Tesla Brand Image Plunges Amidst Regulatory Questions & Competitors’ Rising Approval Ratings

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are transformational, and the Tesla brand steered a new era in automobile manufacturing around the world. Today, though, questions about the all-electric carmaker’s current viability loom heavily. It’s starting to become clear that Tesla has lost its appeal as a relevant pioneer — now it’s an isolated anti-woke.

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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 self-driving FSD software used in Australia for first time, does hook turn in Melbourne

The Driven EV News

Tesla's FSD software lands in Australia with new video showing it being tested in the streets of Melbourne, exciting many across the country. The post Tesla self-driving FSD software used in Australia for first time, does hook turn in Melbourne appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO Launches Big Upgrades to Top Selling EC6 & ES6

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO has just launched upgrades to its EC6 and ES6 electric SUVs. The Chinese EV market is extremely competitive, and you have to be constantly rolling out new or very nicely upgraded EV models to stay competitive. With the EC6 and ES6 being core models for NIO, this update is. [continued] The post NIO Launches Big Upgrades to Top Selling EC6 & ES6 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Transforming our understanding of the cosmos: 200 gravitational waves detected

Innovation News Network

The European Gravitational Observatory celebrates 200 gravitational wave detections with VIRGO, unlocking cosmic discoveries. The post Transforming our understanding of the cosmos: 200 gravitational waves detected appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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United Airlines debuts Starlink Wi-Fi on Detroit flight

Teslarati

United Airlines debuted Starlink Wi-Fi on its first passenger flight to Detroit, marking a milestone in in-flight connectivity with SpaceXs satellite internet. On Thursday, the morning flight from Chicagos OHare International Airport introduced high-speed, gate-to-gate Starlink internet for United Airlines passengers. The Starlink-equipped United Embraer E-175, tail number UA5717, departed at 7:35 a.m. for Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

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Inster — Hyundai’s Ultimate Urban EV

CleanTechnica EVs

The Inster sits in front of the dealers lot, dressed in khaki. Is it Grannies Ultimate Urban Assault Vehicle to handle the chores in the cut and thrust of congested traffic? It certainly appears versatile and capable. The backseats fold flat for extra luggage or grocery space, or even to. [continued] The post Inster Hyundai’s Ultimate Urban EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 1960s Lincoln Continental Launched a Whole New Era of Car Design

The Truth About Cars

Truly legendary automotive designs are as rare as finding buried treasure. For every museum-worthy masterpiece there are hundreds of other vehicles that miss the mark or fall woefully short. The Bugatti Type 57 SC, Jaguar E-Type, Lamborghini Miura and Mercedes-Benz 300SL are but a few of the automobiles that almost no car designer or automobile enthusiast would protest including in the pantheon of greats, but theres another that stands toe-to-toe with these icons, one hailing from Detroit.

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Tesla welcomes Chipotle President Jack Hartung to its Board of Directors

Teslarati

Tesla has welcomed Chipotle president Jack Hartung to its Board of Directors. Hartung will officially start his tenure at the electric vehicle maker on June 1, 2025. Tesla announced the addition of its new director in a post on social media platform X. Jack Hartungs Role With Hartungs addition, the Tesla Board will now have nine members. Its been a while since the company added a new director.

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This Dodge Charger Daytona Vs Tesla Model 3 Race Isn't Even Close

InsideEVs

The two cars are separated by $30,000 in price and 2,000 pounds in weight.

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Mazda’s $20,000 EZ-6 electric sedan is getting a sporty upgrade

Electrek

Wait, Mazda sells an EV for less than $20,000? The EZ-6 is sold in China but will launch in Europe and other global markets later this year. With overseas deliveries kicking off, Mazda unveiled a sporty new EZ-6 edition thats actually pretty sleek. Will it arrive overseas?

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Tesla posts FSD demonstrations in Australia and France

Teslarati

Tesla definitely seems determined to prove that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is capable of operating safely anywhere. This was highlighted by the company in a couple of videos posted on social media platform X, which showed the self-driving system in action in Australia and France. Tesla is expected to roll out a robotaxi service that uses FSD Unsupervised in Austin, Texas sometime next month.

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Dodge is scrapping the cheaper Charger EV, but the Scat Pack model will get a price cut

Electrek

Dodge will not offer the entry-level electric Charger Daytona R/T for 2026, leaving only the high-performance Scat Pack model. Other big changes, including lower prices, are coming for the 2026 Dodge Charger EV.

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Used Car of the Day: 2006 Acura RSX Type S

The Truth About Cars

Today we're going back to the compact sport well with this 2006 Acura RSX Type S This one has 204,000 miles on the odometer and a manual transmission. There appears to be a few paint dings -- this is a car that's nearly two decades old, after all. The A/C blows cold, according to the seller, and the transmission is in good shape. The seats need some work and the hood and front bumper don't line up.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Clean Fleet Report

Clean European Styling That Will Stand the Test of Time The European design of the Volkswagen Tiguan has hit the mark with Americans as it is the best-selling Volkswagen. Size-wise, the all-new 2025 Tiguan has shorter overhangs that offers more interior space and slots it in as a compact SUV. These factors, plus improved fuel economy, driving comfort, and a full suite of driver safety technology, makes it a must-see when SUV shopping.

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Despite ongoing war in Ukraine, is Hyundai positioning for return to Russia?

Electrek

Despite pulling out of the Russian market in a response to that nations invasion of Ukraine, new trademark filings and a buyback option on its shuttered factory are raising eyebrows. Is Hyundai headed for a Russian return?

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Video Friday: Robot Battlefield Triage

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA 2025 : 1923 May 2025, ATLANTA, GA London Humanoids Summit : 2930 May 2025, LONDON IEEE RCAR 2025 : 16 June 2025, TOYAMA, JAPAN 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit : 1618 June 2025, HOUSTON RSS 2025 : 2125 June 2025, LOS ANGELES ETH Robotics Summe