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VW Tiguan and Atlas hybrids in the works, but not soon

Green Car Reports

2025 VW Tiguan debut didn't include hybrid model VW dealers are asking for hybrids A hybrid Tiguan and Atlas are planned, but not for years On Wednesday the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan debuted ahead of the 2024 LA auto show, but notably absent was a hybrid model. In a roundtable with Green Car Reports and other media on Thursday, Thomas Schäfer.

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Rivian CEO Says The Tesla Model Y Is Still The Best EV Under $50,000

InsideEVs

The Model Y sets the bar, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe.

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Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

The Driven EV News

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030. The post Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero appeared first on The Driven.

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Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024

Electrek

During the first three quarters of 2024, renewables increased their output by almost 9% year-over-year, and solar is still leading the charge, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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AI Dash Cams Give Wake-Up Calls to Drowsy Drivers

Cars That Think

Increasingly, vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems are looking not only at the road but also at the driver. And for good reason. These systems can, paradoxically, make driving less safe as drivers engage in more risky behaviors behind the wheel under the mistaken belief that electronic equipment will compensate for lack of caution. Attempting to ward off such misuse, automakers have for years used camera-based systems to monitor the driver’s eye movement, posture, breathing, and hand

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Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill

Electrek

Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom who said the state might exclude Tesla from a new EV incentive meant to replace the federal one Musk is trying to kill. The knives are out.

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Rivian secures $6.6 billion loan for new plant – but with one major caveat

Electrek

California EV maker Rivian has said it has secured conditional approval of a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a production facility in Georgia. Among those conditions is a big one, that the company won’t actively oppose union organizing efforts.

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Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has tried offering several different types of incentives in the past year to stimulate more sales in the US. From Full Self Driving (FSD) transfer to 0.99% APR financing to free Supercharging to referral discounts, Tesla keeps offering more reasons to buy a car right now. The latest offer, [continued] The post Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system

Electrek

The Events and Transportation Department at UCLA has secured a grant from the state of California totaling nearly $20 million. The funding will be used to transition the university’s bus fleet to 100% electric vehicles, expand service, and fund California’s first in-road EV charging system with the help of Electreon.

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Rivian CEO: The world doesn't need another Tesla

Green Car Reports

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees few compelling sub-$50k EVs Scaringe is amused by the interest in Scout CEO believes it's important to have a variety of EV choices "The world doesn't need another one of those," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, referring to Tesla. "We think Tesla has done an amazing job," said Scaringe, during a roundtable session last.

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

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Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck

Electrek

Tesla has boosted its referral rewards to a $2,000 discount on new electric vehicles in the US, even its brand new Cybertruck.

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New BMWs And Minis Are Driving Themselves Off The Assembly Line

InsideEVs

What began as a pilot program in 2022 is now a fully operational system at two BMW factories, with more to come.

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Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow

Electrek

In a drastic shift of plans, Porsche’s upcoming EV lineup may not be so electric after all. The luxury brand plans to launch a new series of gas-powered vehicles and hybrids as it deals with slowing EV sales.

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BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries

The Driven EV News

BYD gets nearly 4,000 orders on its upcoming Shark 6 ute with first production utes to land in coming weeks. The post BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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BYD just launched its new Sealion 07 midsize electric SUV in another European market

Electrek

With sales surging in China, BYD is taking its business overseas as it looks to keep its record growth streak alive. BYD just launched its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 07, in another European market. Can BYD’s new electric SUV compete with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y?

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I Want To Go Off-Grid In Kia's PV5 WKNDR Electric Van

InsideEVs

Kia's electric van concept is at the LA Auto Show, and believe me when I say it should exist for real.

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Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea

Electrek

The most powerful car Kia has ever made just got even better. Kia upgraded the EV6 GT, its electric sports car, giving it a stylish facelift and even more power. And it’s still one of the most affordable sports cars (gas or EV) you can get your hands on. The new EV6 GT launched in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000.

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Plan To Bring Cupra-Branded Automobiles To US Moves Forward

CleanTechnica EVs

Pity poor Volkswagen Group. It has been struggling to build a significant presence in the US automobile market for decades, but has never become the volume seller it would like to be. It produces the battery-electric ID.4 at its US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but does not offer its sportier. [continued] The post Plan To Bring Cupra-Branded Automobiles To US Moves Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa

Electrek

Pickup trucks and SUVs dominate the North American market and are gaining traction overseas. Seeing the opportunity, GM and Hyundai are reportedly teaming up to launch an electric pickup.

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“Completely different:” LDV to bring another electric ute model to Australia in 2025

The Driven EV News

After just modest sales with its first electric ute, LDV to bring a second model that it says will be "completely different." The post “Completely different:” LDV to bring another electric ute model to Australia in 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

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Dodge Charger EV is even cheaper to finance than the gas model with 0% APR [Update]

Electrek

The world’s first electric muscle car is finally here, and Dodge is already sweetening the deal for buyers. The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is launching with 0% APR, making it even cheaper to finance than the outgoing gas-powered model. Lease prices for the electric Charger start as low as $549 per month, but the Hellcat-like Scat Pack model may be an even better deal.

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Tesla Has All These Covered Cars At Its Factory. What Are They?

InsideEVs

Eight vehicles are hidden under tarps at Tesla's Fremont factory, but we’re not sure what we’re looking at.

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EcoFlow Black Friday takes 60% off DELTA 2 at $399, Segway Ninebot MAX G30LP 50% off, Rexing EV chager adapters, Camplux, more

Electrek

We’ve got some big Black Friday sales change-ups for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow adding a bunch more savings opportunities to its event before ending later in the week, with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station , for example, dropping to a new $399 low, among others. Next, Segway has dropped the price further on its Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter to a new $400 low, and following this trend of updated savings, we spotted Camplux’s Nano 3 Pro Electric Portable Shower falling further from last w

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Seven Strategies to Reduce Preventable Accidents

Green Fleet Magazine

“Accidents” suggest inevitability, but most crashes are preventable — caused by driver actions and behaviors. Here’s why shifting the narrative can improve road safety.

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Baidu to reportedly expand Apollo Go Robotaxis to Hong Kong before year’s end

Electrek

Apollo Go, tech company Baidu’s autonomous robotaxi service, will reportedly expand its services to Hong Kong before the end of 2024. Hong Kong marks the next city in mainland China where Baidu’s robotaxis may be operational as the company continues to grow as the leader in autonomous public rides in the country.

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Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

CleanTechnica EVs

Want some attention? Deliver your new Leapmotor C10 SUV electric vehicle by Black Hawk Helicopter on national television! You can watch the video here. One lucky viewer of “Sunrise” got the surprise of her life. And Leapmotor got some national attention in Australia. Follow that up by displaying your vehicle. [continued] The post Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

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Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Loan To Supercharge Its New Georgia Plant

InsideEVs

Plus, NHTSA moves automatic emergency braking mandate forward and the EU isn't any closer to a deal with China over tariffs.

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Tesla slashes prices of Model 3 and Model Y to counter flagging EV sales

The Driven EV News

Tesla is now offering more incentives than ever to help drive more Q4 sales of its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y EVs. The post Tesla slashes prices of Model 3 and Model Y to counter flagging EV sales appeared first on The Driven.

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California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3

Electric Cars Report

California is driving the transition to a zero-emissions future, having surpassed 2 million EVs sold statewide—more than any other state in the nation. According to the latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC), in Q3 2024 alone, Californians purchased 115,897 EVs, making up 26.4% of all new vehicle sales in the state. With 30.3% […] The post California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford EV Road Trips: Can “Go Anywhere, Do Anything”

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford’s got an interesting approach this year of highlighting customers stories in order to promote its electric vehicles. I assume the company learned that what potential buyers need more than anything else is evidence from other humans that electric vehicles work for them. Spec sheets, kilowatts and kilowatt-hours, 0–60 mph. [continued] The post Ford EV Road Trips: Can “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian receives $6.6 billion conditional loan approval from DOE to build Georgia EV plant

Electric Cars Report

American all-electric automaker Rivian Automotive announced on Monday it has received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle […] The post Rivian receives $6.6 billion conditional loan approval from DOE to build Georgia EV plant

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Here’s what to expect when Lectric XP 4.0 e-bike becomes next best-seller in the US

Electrek

Lectric Ebikes has long set the standard for other companies to follow in the budget electric bicycle space, continuously rolling out new models that offer never-before-seen value. A new cargo e-bike with more features? They did it. A new off-roader with better components? They did that, too. But what about the company’s best-selling model, the Lectric XP 3.0 folding fat tire e-bike?

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New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City

CleanTechnica EVs

BlueOval City is Ford’s big EV production center under development in Tennessee. It is basically where the future of Ford Motor Company is being built. As the name implies, it is not just a factory, but a broad and diverse center or “city.” It reminds me a bit of the. [continued] The post New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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