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GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035

Green Car Reports

GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker's backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects to be the first U.S. automaker outside of Tesla to turn a profit on EVs General Motors still aims to eliminate tailpipes from its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035, CEO Mary Barra said in an interview.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting more dangerous as it get better

Electrek

I just came back from driving about 200 miles (350 km) using Tesla’s (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and the system is getting better, but it’s also getting more dangerous as it gets better. The risk of complacency is scary.

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV carries forward for $62,285

Green Car Reports

Ahead of a likely refresh for the 2026 model year, the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUV continues unchanged. Jeep confirmed the lack of changes Monday, along with a base price of $62,285 (once the mandatory $1,795 destination charge is factored in) for the base Limited grade. That makes the plug-in hybrid $15,585 more expensive than.

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BYD electric SUV teardown shocks Japan: ‘How can it be produced at such a low cost?’

Electrek

Japan is wondering how Chinese EV makers, like BYD , build electric cars so cheaply. After tearing apart BYD’s Atto 3, an all-electric SUV, attendees at an EV seminar in Japan asked, “How can it be produced at such a low cost?

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US consumers aren't buying PHEVs despite automakers embracing them

Green Car Reports

The hype surrounding plug-in hybrids isn't translating to sales PHEVs only accounted for 1.9% of 2024 sales so far EVs have accounted for 9.4% of 2024 new vehicle sales As automakers emphasize plug-in hybrids as a hedge against EV uncertainties, consumer interest may be cooling, a new J.D. Power study indicates. Between January and August, plug-in.

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53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring a new record, a little more than 1.1 million sales (in a 2.1-million-unit overall market). That’s up 51% year over year (YoY), compared to the overall market being up 5%. Looking deeper at the numbers, growth came. [continued] The post 53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins!

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NIO Heads Into Middle East & North Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese electric car market is on fire. However, Chinese automakers know their sales in China can only reach a certain level, and there’s a lot more potential out beyond China’s borders if they can move quickly. There’s very little EV supply in many markets still — or even none. [continued] The post NIO Heads Into Middle East & North Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X

Electrek

Student transport company First Student and utility Con Edison have launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hub with 12 solar-roofed electric school buses in Brooklyn.

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First Rivian electric utes get ready for Australian mining customers

The Driven EV News

The first imported Rivian R1T electric utes in Australia are destined for mining customers as resource groups start to think about zero emissions. The post First Rivian electric utes get ready for Australian mining customers appeared first on The Driven.

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Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity

Electrek

Renewables now claim a 30.1% share of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data.

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

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Why Simone Giertz, the Queen of Useless Robots, Got Serious

Cars That Think

Simone Giertz came to fame in the 2010s by becoming the self-proclaimed “queen of shitty robots.” On YouTube she demonstrated a hilarious series of self-built mechanized devices that worked perfectly for ridiculous applications, such as a headboard-mounted alarm clock with a rubber hand to slap the user awake. But Giertz has parlayed her Internet renown into Yetch , a design company that makes commercial consumer products.

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Arkansas may be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium

Electrek

Researchers now estimate how much “white gold” may be found in southern Arkansas’s vast lithium reserves: up to 19 million tons, or enough to meet the projected 2030 world demand nine times over.

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Tesla Bet On 'Pure Vision' For Self-Driving. That's Why It's In Hot Water

InsideEVs

Tesla was recently hit with a new probe prompted by an incident when a Tesla on Autopilot killed a pedestrian in low visibility.

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Tesla (TSLA) is already in full discount mode a few weeks into the quarter

Electrek

Tesla is already in ‘full discount mode’ in the US despite being only a few weeks into the quarter – just as the CEO claims that Tesla’s sales are at an “all-time high”.

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

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Hyundai To Build EVs And EV Components In India

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s no secret that India is hardcore about trying to force local manufacturing. This has been a barrier to Tesla entering India for a while, and to many others. However, it’s a giant vehicle market with a lot of potential, especially as we get to cheaper and cheaper electric vehicles. [continued] The post Hyundai To Build EVs And EV Components In India appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Bank Study Claims 52 Percent of Households Postponed New Vehicle Purchases

The Truth About Cars

A survey conducted by Santander Holdings USA, attempting to probe the status of middle-class households over the last twelve months, has reported that over half are actively delaying new-vehicle purchases. While the study is broad in scope, encompassing some similarly bleak news about home buying, the two issues seem closely related as rising costs don’t appear to be doing the economy any favors.

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New Mexico Shows Us The Toll Vandalism Takes On EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently came across something awful on Plugshare: a charging station that took a beating from an idiot before it could even be turned on. In this article, I’m going to discuss the station itself, a wider trend that it’s a part of, and hopefully come up with some fodder. [continued] The post New Mexico Shows Us The Toll Vandalism Takes On EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here

Electrek

The “most affordable EV in the US with 315+ miles range” is officially here. GM confirmed the long-awaited $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV LT is now available to order.

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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 Just Released Autopilot Crash Data. We Have Doubts

InsideEVs

The automaker has been releasing Autopilot safety data for years. Still, it fails to answer critical questions.

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Arkup unveils its latest solar-electric modular houseboat, complete with Starlink

Electrek

Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer , has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month. This modular solar yacht can be configured to house up to two bedrooms and baths and can sit stationary or traverse the waters, all without any emissions.

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Audi's Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think

InsideEVs

There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion.

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Top Home & Portable EV Charger Picks From Wirecutter

CleanTechnica EVs

Looking for a residential EV charger? There are dozens to choose from. Wirecutter tested several and shared the results of its research. The post Top Home & Portable EV Charger Picks From Wirecutter appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Top EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October [Updated]

Electrek

Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month.

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Xpeng Bets On P7+ For European Market

CleanTechnica EVs

As I just noted in another article, Chinese EV producers are selling many electric cars in China, but are also now looking for the best way to plant themselves and grow in foreign markets. Europe is the biggest target, as it’s the second biggest EV market in the world. However, [continued] The post Xpeng Bets On P7+ For European Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Strategic spatial plan to transform UK energy infrastructure

Innovation News Network

The UK Government has announced it is developing a comprehensive plan to reshape the nation's energy infrastructure. The post Strategic spatial plan to transform UK energy infrastructure appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Used EV Prices Continue To Go Down

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y is now selling for roughly $28,000 on the used market, $800 less than the average used car irrespective of fuel type.

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Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)

Electrek

Ford commercial truck customers can score a sweet deal on a new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, thanks to a new $7,500 Fleet Order Discount offer – but that’s just the beginning: there are even more Lightning incentives out there for fleet buyers!

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Tesla Investors Want Robotaxi Answers

InsideEVs

Plus, Lucid thinks full autonomy isn't happening this decade and California cops aren't convinced Teslas make good patrol cars.

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GM outpaces US rivals in Q3, even with fewer EV incentives

Electrek

General Motors (GM) continued its run this year, topping Wall Street’s estimates again in the third quarter. After outpacing Ford and Hyundai in Q3, GM is now the second-best-selling EV maker in the US despite offering fewer incentives.

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Tesla publishes its Q3 2024 vehicle safety report

Teslarati

Tesla has released its Q3 2024 vehicle safety report. Based on the company’s figures, Teslas that are operating with Autopilot technology tend to crash far less than the national average. In the third quarter, Tesla recorded one crash for every 7.08 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology. For Tesla drivers who were not using Autopilot, the company recorded one crash for every 1.29 million miles driven.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 earnings preview: what damage are we looking at?

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q3 2024 financial results on Wednesday, October 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Here, we’ll look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results.

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Stellantis Eying Gas-Vehicle Production Cuts To Meet Tight EU Emissions Standards

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis is eying production cuts in several of its global markets, but the reasoning is different depending on where you look. In North America, the automaker may cut output to clear unsold dealer inventory, but in Europe, Stellantis may have to slash production numbers to meet increasingly strict emissions rules. The company’s European COO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said the cuts could come as soon as November in a push to meet the new regulations that start on January 1, 2025.

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Kia EV4 flaunts its sculpted silhouette in new sighting

Electrek

Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4 , is coming soon. It was spotted showing off its unique silhouette ahead of its official debut.

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