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Telo electric truck costs $41,520 for 260 miles of range

Green Car Reports

California-based Telo Trucks on Tuesday confirmed a lower base price for its space-efficient MT1 electric pickup. When the MT1 was unveiled in 2023, Telo said it would launch in dual-motor all-wheel drive form at a cost of $49,999 before incentives. The truck's configurator has now gone live and shows a single-motor rear-wheel drive base model.

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EV battery replacement will soon cost less than fixing a gas engine: study

Teslarati

A new study claims that replacing an electric vehicle battery will soon cost less than fixing the engine of a gas car. This is one of the most notable arguments that supporters of combustion engines use to attempt to disprove the effectiveness of electric vehicles. Recurrent found that the cost of electric vehicle batteries and where they are headed in terms of pricing is on pace for the replacement of an entire pack to be less than a gas engine repair by 2030.

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2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV current

Green Car Reports

Refreshed iX electric crossover gets 10% more efficient 2026 iX will have three new model designations BMW refined the suspension tuning If you’ve been following EVs, then BMW’s Neue Klasse (noo-ay class-ay) should sound familiar. Even though the “new class” sounds as French as it does German to this anglophone, BMW uses it.

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Tesla Cybertuck Line Workers Told To Stay Home: ‘No Need To Report To Work’

InsideEVs

It looks like there’s a demand problem for the electric pickup that allegedly had millions of reservations before going on sale.

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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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Sound check: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV shakes like V-8 Hellcat

Green Car Reports

Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was developed to get V-8 sensory experience into EVs All 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs will include it Hardware and energy use is similar to subwoofer, generates V-8 sound and vibes Paradoxically, to get a new Dodge muscle car with the signature V-8 sound, you’ll need to go with the EV. The propulsion systems of.

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US Postal Workers Love Their New Electric Mail Trucks!

CleanTechnica EVs

New electric mail trucks have been spotted in communities across the US. It’s been all smiles for carriers since the US Postal Service launched its new fleet of electric mail trucks. What’s new with the new USPS electric mail trucks? Nearly everything, as the design of the vehicles hasn’t had. [continued] The post US Postal Workers Love Their New Electric Mail Trucks!

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Tesla will get Elon Musk his pay package ‘one way or another’: analyst

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk will get his $56 billion pay package from the company “one way or another” after Delaware Chancery Court Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick denied the massive compensation for a second time on Monday night. This is according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who said the move to deny the package was just the latest example of a “Twilight Zone legal move” from McCormick.

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The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here and it’s better than ever

Electrek

Ford’s best-selling vehicle in Europe just got a major upgrade with an all-electric powertrain, a sporty new design, and more space than ever. The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here. Here’s what you need to know about Ford’s newest EV.

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Ford Puma Gen-E: Mustang Mach-E’s Little Brother With Up To 233 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

The electric crossover is smaller than the discontinued first-generation Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

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Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route

Electrek

Kia is making its presence known in the US. After setting a new November sales record, Kia has “no plans of slowing down.” While Kia’s current EV models, including the EV6 and EV9, are building momentum, even more exciting electric cars are coming soon.

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

Brief

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EVs At 61.7% Share In Sweden – BEVs Still Floundering

CleanTechnica EVs

November’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 61.7% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV share fell back YoY, while PHEV share increased. Overall auto volume was 24,844 units, down some 2% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was again the best selling BEV. November’s sales totals showed combined. [continued] The post EVs At 61.7% Share In Sweden – BEVs Still Floundering appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double

Electrek

Hyundai is on a hot streak. The Korean auto giant just had its best sales month ever in the US. Hyundai’s impressive EV lineup is charging up demand, with its best-selling Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV als o setting a new US record after sales more than doubled in November.

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December 2024 Fuel Price Update: East Coast Averages Sub-$3 Prices

Green Fleet Magazine

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

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Tesla loses out to EVgo in Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger rollout

Electrek

"Tesla could not meet program standards" on Oklahoma's NEVI EV charger installation program, so EVgo took over the contract.

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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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Aptera Needs Your Money To Bring Its Solar EV To The Market–Again

InsideEVs

The American startup needs roughly $60 million to get the first production units off the assembly line.

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Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is on a hot streak as US sales cross 25,000 in November

Electrek

Honda’s electric SUV is already one of the best-selling EVs in the US. After its best sales month so far, Honda has now sold over 25,000 Prologue models in the US.

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QOTD: Did Jaguar Get It Right?

The Truth About Cars

Jaguar took a lot of flak for its new logo, and now it has shown the Type 00 concept to the public. Yes, it's just a concept and any production vehicle will likely be very different, but still -- do you like it? Did Jaguar get it right? It's a pretty easy QOTD today. So take a gander at Matt's post on the concept , if you haven't already, and go ahead and sound off below.

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US to loan $7.54B to Stellantis joint venture for 2 EV battery plants

Electrek

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says it will loan up to $7.54 billion to a Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture to help build two EV lithium-ion battery plants in Indiana.

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Starlink becomes plan B for KRG 

Teslarati

Starling has become plan B for the Kativik Regional Government (KRG). The KRG plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink terminals to expand internet service among Nunavik communities while it completes its fiber optic project. “Engineers are currently talking to Canadian North Cargo to load a 737 freighter jet with gateway terminals,” commented Daryl Cobden, KRG administration director.

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Jaguar embraces spotlight after radical $100K luxury EV concept sparks backlash

Electrek

After revealing its new Type 00 electric vehicle concept this week, Jaguar has been the center of the spotlight. With a +$100,000 price tag, Jaguar’s new luxury EV is stirring up plenty of debate. Love it or hate it, Jaguar is embracing the attention.

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“No one is close:” EVs continue to dominate in Norway with 94 pct share

The Driven EV News

Norway maintains lead as best performing EV market with full battery electric cars making up 94 per cent of new car sales in November. The post “No one is close:” EVs continue to dominate in Norway with 94 pct share appeared first on The Driven.

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Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail

Electrek

For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge !

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Jaguar Reveals First Concept After Brand Redesign With Type 00

The Truth About Cars

Jaguar has revealed its Type 00 concept car as part of the British automaker’s push to reinvent itself. While the resulting design exercise has been polarizing, it’s also keeping people’s attention on the brand. Boasting a long hood and 23-inch wheels, the automaker said the Type 00 served as a “glimpse of its dramatic new creative philosophy.” Jaguar is calling its new design language “Exuberant Modernism” and tied it to the Copy Nothing ethos of its founder, Sir William Lyons.

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For Giving Tuesday, Perhaps Consider Solar, EVs, a Good Charity, and a Chance to Win Your Choice of a Rivian R1S or R1T — Or All of Them Combined!

CleanTechnica EVs

The Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) is a great organization. Since its inception in 1975, it has helped countless Illinoisans go solar, providing a directory of proven professionals in the solar energy and storage industries. More importantly, it’s helped create a stable set of regulations and incentives at the state. [continued] The post For Giving Tuesday, Perhaps Consider Solar, EVs, a Good Charity, and a Chance to Win Your Choice of a Rivian R1S or R1T — Or All of Them Comb

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Forbidden Fruit: Heavily-Updated Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition Not Coming to the U.S.

The Truth About Cars

Due to the size of our market, automakers often lavish American buyers with limited-edition models, but Toyota isn’t playing that game with the upcoming Supra A90 Final Edition. The final hoorah for the fifth-generation car will be sold in extremely limited quantities, though none of them are expected to reach the United States. Toyota will build just 300 Supra A90 Final Editions, which get a significant power boost over the standard car, up to 429 horsepower.

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Hyundai: EV Unveiling, EV Sales, and EV Battery Research

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai is joining its cousin Kia in a series of EV highlights this week. None of these are blowing the industry out of the water, but it’s good to see a company highlighting its EV progress in a year when that’s out of vogue, and jumping into new EV adventures. [continued] The post Hyundai: EV Unveiling, EV Sales, and EV Battery Research appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Tells Cybertruck Production Workers To Take a Few Days Off

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most talked-about vehicles in recent memory, but that buzz apparently hasn’t equated to the sales volume the automaker projected. Business Insider recently obtained an internal memo sent to workers at Tesla’s Austin factory, telling them to take three days off this week, a sign that the company may have a glut of unsold trucks on its hands.

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Tesla China sells 78,856 vehicles wholesale in November 2024: CPCA

Teslarati

Data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla China sold a total of 78,856 vehicles wholesale in November 2024. These numbers represent a 15.49% increase from the 68,280 vehicles that Tesla China sold wholesale in October 2024. They also represent a 4.34% decrease from the 82,432 vehicles that were sold wholesale in November 2023.

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Madison, Wisconsin’s Transit Goes Electric Again After 100 Years

CleanTechnica EVs

In the 1920s, Madison had a fully functioning overhead electric pantograph steel rail streetcar system. See a Madison Wingra Line Streetcar in the upper panel of the photo below. Below we see a map made by Jake Berman in 2020 depicting Madison’s complete streetcar system 100 years ago with 3. [continued] The post Madison, Wisconsin’s Transit Goes Electric Again After 100 Years appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used Car of the Day: 2002 Nissan XTerra

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD is a very slightly beat-up 2002 Nissan XTerra. Again, not all cars featured here will be award winners. Some are just basic transport. That's what this one is. It's an SE with a 5-speed, and while the exterior paint needs work, the seller says the interior is in good shape. Outside of the paint peel, the exterior is in good shape, too.

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Tesla reportedly told Cybertruck production workers to stay home for three days

Teslarati

Tesla reportedly told Cybertruck production workers to stay home for three days this week in an internal email to employees who are responsible for building the all-electric pickup at the Gigafactory Texas facility. A report from Business Insider stated that Tesla emailed Cybertruck production line employees and told them they “do not need to report to work” on the dates of “Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week (Dec. 3-5).

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BYD Sales Soaring, Tesla Demand Concerns, Japanese Auto Sales Crashing — Cleantech News Update

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re looking to relaunch a regular, frequent cleantech news show on YouTube. It will improve as time goes on, more co-hosts and guests will be included, and we’re open to any feedback or requests. Overall, though, you have to start (or restart) somewhere, and this is where we’re starting (again). [continued] The post BYD Sales Soaring, Tesla Demand Concerns, Japanese Auto Sales Crashing — Cleantech News Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter?

Electrek

Tesla sales are rising in China thanks to incentives put in place by the automaker on top of state incentives going away by the end of the year. Is enough to save Tesla’s quarter and its whole year?

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Finnish GTK Risks Credibility By Publishing Bad Minerals Study In Peer-Reviewed House Journal

CleanTechnica EVs

A year ago I published an assessment of a quite remarkably bad, unpeer-reviewed paper by one of the Geological Survey of Finland’s (GTK) associate professors, Simon Michaux. The paper’s quite risible conclusions were that there wasn’t nearly enough metal in the ground to be able to electrify everything with renewables. [continued] The post Finnish GTK Risks Credibility By Publishing Bad Minerals Study In Peer-Reviewed House Journal appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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