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Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before

The Driven EV News

Tesla sales plunged 75 per cent in the month of April from the same period a year earlier, affecting both Model Y ahead of its refresh and the Model 3. The post Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before appeared first on The Driven.

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Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb

Electrek

Electric vehicles share of the market continues to climb in Americas second city, with BEV registrations up more than 50% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year. Great news, but charging hasnt up but a new plan from Chicago Department of Transportation aims to build up enough infrastructure for the city to keep up.

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Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia

The Driven EV News

Scania's 31 tonne GVM truck is now approved for sale in Australia with a 500 kW powertrain fed by a 624 kWh battery pack. The post Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Are More Reliable Than Gas Cars — New Study

CleanTechnica EVs

A new study from the German Automobile Club (ADAC) tells us what we’ve always suspected would be the case electric cars are much more reliable than gasoline-powered cars. German Automobile Club (ADAC) is the largest roadside assistance organization in Europe. If you’re American, think AAA. With an enormous amount. [continued] The post Electric Cars Are More Reliable Than Gas Cars New Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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It’s back: Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for $7,500 tax credit – again!

Electrek

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a raft of upgrades and sporty, rally-focused XRT trim level for 2025 but the biggest upgrade for the Made in America Hyundai might be this: the 5 has regained eligibility for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit!

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EVs At 25.3% Share In France – Renault Top Two

CleanTechnica EVs

April’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 25.3% share in France, up from 24.3% year-on-year. BEVs were slightly up in share YoY, whilst PHEVs were fractionally down. Overall auto volume was 138,697 units, down some 6%YoY. The Renault 5 was Frances best selling BEV in April. April saw combined EVs. [continued] The post EVs At 25.3% Share In France – Renault Top Two appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This Off-Road Toyota EV Feels Like It'd Be A Hit In The U.S.

InsideEVs

All-terrain tires and camping gear make everything more interesting. But don't hold your breath for a U.S. release.

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Costa Rica Achieved the Highest EV Market Share in the Americas for 3rd Consecutive Year in 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

This article was originally written in Spanish and published on one of the most important regional blogs regarding EV adoption: AleTech. It was written, translated, and abridged by Mario Duran Ortiz, a civil engineer in Costa Rica with ample knowledge on transportation and who has been reporting on the EV. [continued] The post Costa Rica Achieved the Highest EV Market Share in the Americas for 3rd Consecutive Year in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why Tesla's Large Drive Unit Is The V8 Engine Of EVs

InsideEVs

Most high-power EV swaps are centered around a Tesla drive unit, and its not hard to see why its so popular.

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Meet Bodo – the 35 mph electric golf cart that thinks it’s a G-Wagen

Electrek

With a fully-enclosed, G-Wagen-inspired body and an 80 mile electric range, the Bodo G-Wagon golf cart is the NEV you need when you decide its time to get serous one-upping the rest of the Palm Beach country clubbers.

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

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EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

The Driven EV News

April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots. The post EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead appeared first on The Driven.

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The One Big Robotaxi Benefit — Safe Driving

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve had a few articles recently highlighting problems with the idea of a robotaxi revolution. (See here, here, and here.) However, there are definitely some upsides to robotaxis, and there’s one in particular that deserves a nod. A reader shared this study with us in a comment thread, and it. [continued] The post The One Big Robotaxi Benefit Safe Driving appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Event: 2025 ACT Expo

Clean Fleet Report

The Latest Developments in Low and Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles The largest coming together of the clean energy industry for commercial vehicles, ACT Expo 2025 (for A dvanced C lean T ransportation) was held this past week in Anaheim, California. The enthusiasm was high on the technology that moves the heaviest trucks on the road and brings everything we use in our daily lives.

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Waymo robotaxi finds itself pulled over by Tokyo police

Teslarati

A Waymo self-driving robotaxi caught a ton of attention on social media this weekend–but for the wrong reason. The robotaxi in question was spotted in Tokyo, Waymo’s first offshore market for testing and data collection. Waymo Pulled Over As could be seen in the image, which was posted on X by user @YukkuriMasa1225 , a Waymo robotaxi was seemingly pulled over by traffic police.

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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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BYD sells tens of thousands of its fast-charging EVs in first month

The Driven EV News

BYD's first two models featuring 1,000 kW charging went on sale in April, and are already selling tens of thousands in just the first month. The post BYD sells tens of thousands of its fast-charging EVs in first month appeared first on The Driven.

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New Home EV Charging Solution Tells Gasmobiles: Get Off My Fleet!

CleanTechnica EVs

Siemens is introducing a new accounting system for home EV charging, aimed at enabling US fleet managers to accelerate their electrification plans. The post New Home EV Charging Solution Tells Gasmobiles: Get Off My Fleet! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cheaper Cyberster! New rear-drive MG Cyberster electric sports car is lighter, goes further and costs less. What’s the catch?

EV Central

A new cheaper rear-wheel drive 2025 MG Cyberster 77kWh RWD has joined the MG roadster line-up in Australia. While lowering the price of entry it also boosts how far you can travel on a single charge compared to the all-wheel drive flagship. Joining the existing MG Cyberster 77kWh AWD, the new rear-drive version is priced from $99,900 plus on-road costs a cool $15,100 less than the dual-motor roadster.

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China Zorrilla: How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

The launch of the all-electric ferry China Zorrilla, expected to be operating between Argentina and Uruguay, represents a landmark event in global maritime electrification. Commissioned by Buquebus, a major regional ferry operator connecting Buenos Aires and Montevideo, this vessel isfor nowthe largest battery-electric passenger and vehicle ferry in the world.

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Lectric Ebikes may be launching a new XP 4 this week, and it could change everything

Electrek

Lectric Ebikes appears to be preparing for a major new product launch, teasing what looks like the next evolution of its wildly popular folding fat tire electric bike. Based on the clues, it looks like a new Lectric XP 4 could be inbound.

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More competition for LDV, Benz and VW in mid-size vans: Ford confirms pricing for Transit Custom EV and PHEV

EV Central

Ford Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new 2025 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV commercial vans ahead of first deliveries starting in Spring 2025. Four variants will be available, with the choice of plug-in hybrid or battery electric powertrains in either Long Wheelbase Trend or Short Wheelbase Sport. Rivals for Fords new Transit Custom electrified family include the LDV eDeliver 7, Mercedes-Benz eVito and Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

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Fueling the Future, From the Moon to the Motorway: The Story of GM’s 1966 Electrovan

Electric Cars Report

Even before Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the lunar surface, a seed of a terrestrial application had been planted. General Motors, a few years prior, began exploring the potential of these space-age power sources to drive vehicles. The post Fueling the Future, From the Moon to the Motorway: The Story of GM’s 1966 Electrovan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla FSD Unsupervised finally gets some media recognition

Teslarati

A look at the typical Tesla news cycle would show that the vast majority of the coverage surrounding the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program is negative. Recently, however, Tesla’s FSD program finally got some media recognition, and from a major network too. FSD Unsupervised Recognition FOX News’ Lara Trump recently featured Giga Texas in her show, My View with Lara Trump.

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Trump Attacks on Loan Program that Sustained Tesla, EV Charging Program, Fuel Economy Standards — What Next?

CleanTechnica EVs

In response to an article I wrote last week, a reader pointed out that the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office has stopped providing any loans from the loan program that once helped Tesla through a very tough time. “Presumably, the DOE will be concentrating more on its primary. [continued] The post Trump Attacks on Loan Program that Sustained Tesla, EV Charging Program, Fuel Economy Standards What Next?

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Clouds Loom Over Europe's Nuclear Titan

Cars That Think

Ukraines Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, has provoked anxiety ever since Russian troops captured it barely two weeks into the 2022 invasion. But recently, after three years of occupation and frequent near misses that threatened radiological disaster, a promise of sunnier days suddenly popped into view, albeit briefly. In a 19 March call U.S.

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