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What Is Going On With The $43 Million In Rebates Tesla Claimed In Canada Over 3 Days?

CleanTechnica EVs

People have been asking us to cover this story from Canada about 4 Tesla stores claiming $43 million in EV rebates from the Canadian government in 3 days and thus emptying the program account and blocking other auto dealers from getting reimbursed for EV rebates they passed along to customers. [continued] The post What Is Going On With The $43 Million In Rebates Tesla Claimed In Canada Over 3 Days?

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Junkyard Find: Chevrolet Corvair Trucks

The Truth About Cars

Would you believe that we haven't seen a genuine Detroit machine in this series since 2024 ? Sure, we got a low-production accessible taxi and a Chevrolet-badged Daewoo built in India back in January, but their connections to the Motor City were tenuous at best. Today we fix that, with a foursome of distressed Chevrolet FC95 Corvairs in an old-timey boneyard about 30 miles north of Denver, Colorado.

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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not A Practical Or Cost-Effective Fuel

CleanTechnica EVs

Hydrogen has often been hailed as a fuel of the future, promising a clean and versatile energy source capable of decarbonizing multiple sectors. However, a closer look at the technical, economic, and infrastructure challenges associated with hydrogen reveals that these claims may be overstated. While hydrogen can indeed be used. [continued] The post Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not A Practical Or Cost-Effective Fuel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Spacruzzi opens 2025 reservations for limited builds of its all-electric hot tub boats

Electrek

Whats better than an all-electric boat ? An all-electric boat with a hot tub in it. Niche boatbuilder Spacruzzi made waves (but limited wake) last year with an electric hot tub boat model showcased around the US, including Lake Tahoe and even on the Chicago River. For 2025, Spacruzzi has introduced a sleeker and more refined version of its electric boat and opened its waiting list for a limited number of builds scheduled for this year.

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

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EVs Take 27.3% Share In Germany – Volkswagen ID.7 Still Leading

CleanTechnica EVs

February saw plugin EVs take 27.3% share in Germany, up from 19.3% share yearonyear. BEVs were back to decent volume compared to 2024, though only modestly ahead of February 2023 figures. PHEVs have stepped up modestly. Overall auto volume was 203,434 units, down some 6% YoY. The best-selling BEV in. [continued] The post EVs Take 27.3% Share In Germany – Volkswagen ID.7 Still Leading appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s vehicles expected to get Grok voice assistant—but when?

Teslarati

A voice assistant based on xAI’s Grok language model is expected to make it to Tesla’s vehicles soon, and while it isn’t yet clear exactly when, the release of a new version of the AI with a voice mode just a few weeks ago suggests that it could be drawing near. Last month, xAI debuted Grok 3 , its latest version of the language model, along with rolling out a voice feature just a few days later that lets users talk to and get a response from the AI.During a broadcast on X in J

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Is Tesla really losing to BYD, or just playing a different game?

Teslarati

Tesla China and BYD competition is reportedly tipping toward the Chinese automaker. Many assume it is due to the Elon Musk hate seemingly spreading across the globe. However, Musk might not be that much of a factor. Plus, Tesla China might just be playing a different game. CPCA (China’s Passenger Car Association) data shows that Tesla Giga Shanghai’s deliveries have dipped.

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Benz wins the comp for longest name! Meet the ‘Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology’, coming with advanced EV tech to beat the BMW iX3, Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche Macan EV

EV Central

Fresh pics have been released of the all-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Efficiency winter testing in Sweden ahead of its September launch. Benz has also revealed the electric GLC will leave little on the table when it comes to advanced new tech. The Mercedes GLC with EQ Efficiency is only the second Benz EV (after the rugged G580 with EQ Technology) to adopt the German brand’s new naming strategy.

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Elon Musk’s X experiences several outages on Monday

Teslarati

Elon Musks social media platform, X, experienced several outages on Monday morning. As of this writing, Xs desktop and mobile services are still intermittent. Initial Reports As noted in a TechCrunch report, a wave of reports about X being offline were submitted on Downdetector , a website that tracks online outages, early Monday morning, around 5:30 a.m.

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Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors

Green Car Reports

"Real-world validation testing" completed on inboard-motor setup Aptera switched to the layout, instead of in-wheel motors, for its future solar EV Per-mile energy consumption remains in line with previous layout Aptera last week announced that it had completed the first round of "real-world validation testing" of its solar-assisted three-wheeled.

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

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Audi May Revive the R8 Using the Lamborghini Temerario As A Foundation

The Truth About Cars

The Audi R8 rode off into the sunset in March last year, marking the end of almost two decades in production. Its time may not have passed yet, however, as a new report claims that Audi may revive the R8 using the chassis and engine from the Lamborghini Temerario. Rumors point to a 2027 model-year launch for the car, which could come at the same time as an updated Temerario.

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Study: Only 12% of EV owners consider going back to gasoline

Green Car Reports

Once car shoppers get an electric vehicle, the odds are very low of them returning to any kind of model that relies on a gas pump. That's one of the conclusions of J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, which asked 6,164 owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids from model years 2024 and 2025 about their first year of.

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The Curious Reason Behind Different Firing Orders for the Same V8

The Truth About Cars

Car companies share components between models and even other brands all the time. While built with different drivers in mind, configurations of the Ford Mustang and F-150 are both powered by the automakers 5.0L Coyote V8 engine. So, when AutoEsoterica s Craig Cole read that the Coyote had different cylinder firing orders depending on the model, he was certain he had uncovered a typo in the manufacturers specs.

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Future EVs might keep battery packs cool in this different way

Green Car Reports

South Korean battery supplier SK On is looking at a different type of cooling method for electric vehicle battery packs. Last week, SK On put the focus on immersion cooling at InterBattery 2025, a South Korean battery trade show. Instead of circulating coolant or air around battery cells and modules, this method involves immersing them in a.

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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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How Significant Will The European Emissions Rollback Actually Be?

The Truth About Cars

Europe is relaxing CO2 emission targets after receiving feedback from automakers. The industry is concerned that the present regulatory conditions are going to cost them a fortune, so the European Commission is throwing them a bone by delaying some of the financial penalties. But whether or not this will actually yield positive results for consumers is debatable.

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The legend of the ‘Tesla killer’ finally came true, and it’s Elon Musk

Electrek

The legend of the Tesla killer is not a myth anymore. It came true, and its not an electric vehicle from a legacy automaker or a new EV startup; its Elon Musk, Teslas CEO.

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Who Will Buy Tesla When It Goes Bankrupt?

CleanTechnica EVs

As the value of Tesla shares collapse, we have to ask, are we witnessing the end of a company we once admired? The post Who Will Buy Tesla When It Goes Bankrupt? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla (TSLA) insider trading: Elon’s friend James Murdoch just unloaded $13 million

Electrek

James Murdoch, a Tesla board member and friend of CEO Elon Musk, has confirmed that he sold about $13 million in stock today as the stock (TSLA) crashed.

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Study: Only 12% of EV owners consider going back to gasoline

Baua Electric

Once car shoppers get an electric vehicle, the odds are very low of them returning to any kind of model that relies on a gas pump. That’s one of the conclusions of J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, which asked 6,164 owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids from model years 2024 and 2025 about their first year of ownership.

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Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years

Electrek

The US installed 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. Thats enough to power 8.5 million households.

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EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts

The Driven EV News

EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred. The post EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts appeared first on The Driven.

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MOD Spring Sale launches Groove 3 beach cruiser e-bike at $650 off, EcoFlow solar generator flash sale from $1,199, GE, more

Electrek

Were starting this weeks Green Deals by welcoming MODs new and improved Groove Step-Thru 3 Beach Cruiser e-bike to the scene at $1,849 ($650 off), which is joining the other e-bikes under the brands flag for its Spring Sale event through most of the month. Weve also got the penultimate, limited-time flash sale from EcoFlow on both the DELTA 3 and DELTA 2 MAX solar generator bundles that start from $1,199 which will be ending tonight, so dont dawdle there.

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EV owners used their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts

The Driven EV News

EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred. The post EV owners used their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts appeared first on The Driven.

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Stellantis proposes multi-speed transmission for EVs

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is experimenting with multi-speed transmissions to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Feb. 27, 2025, but originally filed by the automaker in 2023, the patent application deals specifically with adding a second.

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EVs Are Getting Cheaper To Repair

InsideEVs

According to insurance data, the average repair bill for non-totaled EVs last year was the same as newer combustion cars.

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Future EVs might keep battery packs cool in this different way

Baua Electric

South Korean battery supplier SK On is looking at a different type of cooling method for electric vehicle battery packs. Last week, SK On put the focus on immersion cooling at InterBattery 2025, a South Korean battery trade show. Instead of circulating coolant or air around battery cells and modules, this method involves immersing them in a thermal fluid, likely an oil.

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Hyundai exec receives medal from Czech Republic for fostering bilateral relations

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chair Chung Euisun received a medal from the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) for fostering bilateral relations between South Korea and the European nation. The Czech Republic’s ambassador to South Korea, Ivan Jancarek, presented the medal to Chair Chung Euisun at Hyundai Motor Group’s automotive headquarters in Seoul.

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Difference Makers Wanted

Cars That Think

Volunteers are needed to serve as corporate officers, committee chairs, and members. IEEE depends on the dedicated service of its volunteers to advance its mission. The organization is governed by volunteer members and depends on them for many things, including editing its publications, organizing conferences, coordinating regional and local activities, writing standards , leading educational activities , and identifying individuals for IEEE recognitions and awards.

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Can’t Decide Where to Travel for Summer Vacation? Let Us Help!

Baua Electric

Is there anyone who truly enjoys planning a summer vacation? Its especially daunting if you want to go somewhere new. How do you know if a place is really as great as it seems? Will it please everyone in your traveling party? Why on earth are room rates so preposterously high? The search alone is enough to make you give up entirely and hibernate until fall.

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Tesla shares plunge as James Murdoch joins director sales and Canada probes rebate “gaming”

The Driven EV News

Tesla stock plunges more than 15 per cent, as another director - James Murdoch - reportedly dumps shares and Canada investigates claims Tesla "gamed" its EV rebate scheme. The post Tesla shares plunge as James Murdoch joins director sales and Canada probes rebate “gaming” appeared first on The Driven.

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Cheap EVs Are Popping Off. Just Not In America.

InsideEVs

Fun, affordable EVs like the Volkswagen ID.Every1 and Kia EV2 are great newsif you live in Europe.

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Ford is plowing billions into Europe to fend off the surge of low-cost Chinese EVs

Electrek

Ford is investing billions in Europe as it struggles to keep pace with the wave of Chinese and other low-cost EVs hitting the market. With another 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in funding, Ford looks to turn things around, but its also calling on lawmakers to do more.

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Kia's Out Here Trolling Tesla With Anti-Elon Ads

InsideEVs

Kia's Nordic marketing department aimed directly at Elon Musk in a pair of ads that upset Tesla stans.

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Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia

The Driven EV News

Leapmotor launches a more affordable electric SUV with more advanced driving technology and prices starting under $A25,000. The post Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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