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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire

Green Car Reports

The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire.

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Lucid (LCID) is gaining momentum in Europe’s largest auto market with its luxury EVs

Electrek

Home to luxury automakers like Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid just had its second consecutive month of record EV registrations in Europe’s largest auto market.

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Costco offering up to $2,000 off EVs and PHEVs, again

Green Car Reports

Costco is once again offering members discounts on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, this time covering 10 all-electric models and two plug-in hybrids from Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Polestar, and Volvo. Running from Nov. 1, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025, the biggest discount is $2,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV, as.

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U.S. Chip Revival Plan Chooses Sites

Cars That Think

Last week the organization tasked with running the the biggest chunk of U.S. CHIPS Act’s US $13 billion R&D program made some significant strides: The National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) released a strategic plan and selected the sites of two of three planned facilities and released a new strategic plan. The locations of the two sites—a “design and collaboration” center in Sunnyvale, Calif., and a lab devoted to advancing the leading edge of chipmaking , in Albany, N.Y.

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Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election

Green Car Reports

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific's EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in.

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Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers

InsideEVs

AT&T and Voltpost are joining forces to boost curbside EV charging in Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area.

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Kia's Off-Road Van And EV9 Are The Perfect Electric Escape

InsideEVs

Kia unveiled two electric overlander concepts at SEMA, and oh how I wish they were production cars.

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Tesla plans mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries near its giant project

Electrek

Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which consists of larger stations powered by solar and a microgrid battery system. Although, this new one is a bit less ambitious.

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MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war

The Driven EV News

MG quadruples its sales on the back of major price cuts, allowing it to outsell Tesla EVs in October. BYD electric sales also suffered. The post MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Why repowering wind farms is wind power’s next big thing

Electrek

Renewables developer Exus Renewables North America is giving a $200 million upgrade to Somerset County, Pennsylvania’s 139 megawatt (MW) Twin Ridges Wind Farm – here’s why repowering projects like this are the future of the wind industry.

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

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Rio Tinto to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks in giant Mongolia mine

The Driven EV News

Rio Tinto to partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at a giant copper mine in Mongolia. The post Rio Tinto to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks in giant Mongolia mine appeared first on The Driven.

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Range Rover has over 48,000 buyers waiting on its first electric SUV

Electrek

The first all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although its official debut is just around the corner, the Range Rover Electric has already secured over 48,000 clients on the waitlist.

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The First Suzuki EV Will Be Built In India Alongside A Toyota Sister Model

InsideEVs

The new eVitara will debut in Europe, Japan and India in 2025.

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Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm

Electrek

Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is already a top-selling EV in the US. With demand picking up, the Honda Prologue is shaping up to be a hit.

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

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes October. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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New Honda battery electric lawn mowers will be made in the USA

Electrek

Honda is set to introduce a full line of battery electric walk-behind consumer and zero turn electric riding lawnmowers to its US power equipment dealers for 2025.

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November 2024 Fuel Price Update: Seasonal Changes Bring Nationwide Decreases

Green Fleet Magazine

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon decreased in most across the nation. See what's contributing to the decline.

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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 get slight range bumps

Electrek

Tesla has increased the range of a couple of Model Y and Model 3 configurations. It’s only a slight bump, but we will take it.

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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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Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain

Innovation News Network

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has released a report showcasing Africa's potential to become a key player in the battery supply chain. The post Landmark Faraday Institution report highlights Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Scout's South Carolina Plant Could Build EVs For Volkswagen And Others

InsideEVs

Contracted manufacturing could be in the books for Scout's $2 billion facility in South Carolina.

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Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030

Innovation News Network

The global quantum communication market is set to grow from $0.74bn in 2024 to an estimated $5.54bn by 2030. Find out more. The post Quantum communication market to soar to $5.5bn by 2030 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not

CleanTechnica EVs

There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Zero unveils plan for cheaper electric motorcycles, shows off first models

Electrek

Zero Motorcycles, the leading premium electric motorcycle maker, has just unveiled at EICMA its bold new plan to enter the more affordable end of the e-motorcycle market. That’s right, to all those who have spent years pining for cheaper Zeros, they’re finally coming.

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This YouTuber Bought A Cybertruck To Promote His Business. Now, His Sponsor Is Out

InsideEVs

“We would rather not be featured alongside Cybertruck content at this time,” one sponsor told famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything.

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These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this November

Electrek

With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this November with lease prices under $300 a month.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Lease Price Hits A Record Low

InsideEVs

It now costs almost the same as the Mustang Mach-E to lease and its monthly payment is even lower than the hybrid Maverick.

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Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla?

CleanTechnica EVs

Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to steal any vehicle — not even a Red Rocket tricycle. How do you find your Tesla? This is a question we get asked many times as we demonstrate our Tesla Model 3 at EV events and motor shows throughout Queensland, Australia. Frustrated by. [continued] The post Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Students Tackle Environmental Issues in Colombia and Türkiye

Cars That Think

EPICS in IEEE projects offer students opportunities to engage with engineering professionals and mentors, local organizations, and technological innovation to address community-based issues. The following two environmentally focused projects demonstrate the value of teamwork and direct involvement with project stakeholders. One uses smart biodigesters to better manage waste in Colombia’s rural areas.

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China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

The Driven EV News

Australians around the country will soon be able to take Leapmotor C10 electric SUV for a test drive with the unveiling of a countrywide dealer network. The post China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy

CleanTechnica EVs

In the 1990s, numerous countries both within and outside Europe launched vehicle scrappage schemes with multiple goals. Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Norway, and Italy each implemented programs during this period, aimed at scrapping older cars to promote the purchase of newer, safer, and more efficient vehicles. For example, [continued] The post Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin In Canada As U.S. Demand Cools

InsideEVs

Tesla made the Cybertruck available for preorder in Canada in August starting, at $137,990 CAD.

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No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU’s next transport head

Electrek

The next European commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of watering down the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035. Problem is, it’s not clear how he aims to make this happen.

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Jeep Slashes Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Prices By Up To $7,000 for 2025

The Truth About Cars

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might have some cool features, but their luxury-level price tags have made them a tough sell. Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

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