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Stellantis recalls 44,500 PHEV SUVs because brake pedal can collapse

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is recalling nearly 45,000 plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs globally because they may have been built with frail brake pedals. The recall encompasses 2024-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrids. Of the total number of recalled vehicles, 21,069 are in the U.S., 2,299 in Canada, 145 in Mexico, and 20,987 in markets.

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Fatal Tesla crash with Full-Self-Driving (Supervised) triggers NHTSA investigation

Electrek

All Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the US are now under NHTSA investigation after a fatal crash raised doubts about the system’s handling of low-visibility situations.

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2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version

Green Car Reports

2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali steps up to an EPA-equivalent range of 460 miles Sierra EV Denali compares to Chevy Silverado EV RST Elevation and AT4 versions of Sierra EV are on the way With the GMC Sierra EV pickup as well as the GMC Hummer EV family of SUVs and pickups, GM’s upmarket truck brand is fully on board with the idea of electric.

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Ford Asks EV Customers To Stop Using Tesla NACS Adapters

InsideEVs

Ford will send out replacement units to affected owners soon, because the current units could cause slower charging speeds or port damage.

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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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2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech

Green Car Reports

The Nissan Rogue will soon add a plug-in hybrid variant using tech from corporate ally Mitsubishi. But as Green Car Reports has learned, that doesn't at all mean its long-awaited Nissan e-Power hybrid system has been sidelined; Nissan plans to offer a rich choice between hybrids and PHEVs in the lineup, as Toyota does with the RAV4, within a.

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Unpopular Opinion: EVs Will Take Over Even Without Bans

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems like these days, popular ideas always come in two flavors. There’s the left flavor and the right flavor, or whatever you want to call it. Allegiance to one’s political tribe demands that we toe every line or risk becoming politically homeless. On EVs, the two prevailing opinions I. [continued] The post Unpopular Opinion: EVs Will Take Over Even Without Bans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging

The Driven EV News

BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch which is priced lower yet charges faster than the Seal sedan. The post BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla releases new mobile app update with more offline commands, power meter, more

Electrek

Tesla has released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionalities, Powerwall power meter, and more. Today, Tesla.

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Tesla Cybertruck Options & Geography Opening Up

CleanTechnica EVs

Once upon a time, there was enormous hype around the Tesla Cybertruck reservation list. Supposedly, it went beyond 1 million reservations. I said repeatedly that you couldn’t trust those numbers, for a couple of big reasons. For one, reservations only required a $100 refundable deposit. That just wasn’t much money. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Options & Geography Opening Up appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s cheaper EV2 electric SUV spotted out in the wild for the first time

Electrek

An even smaller and more affordable Kia electric SUV is on its way. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheaper EV2 was officially spotted for the first time out in the wild testing.

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

Brief

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New Audi A3 PHEV Has As Much Range As EVs From A Decade Ago

InsideEVs

With more battery capacity over the older model, the A3 Sportback PHEV is now one of the longest-range PHEVs available today.

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Tesla releases closer look at its upcoming wireless EV charger

Electrek

Tesla has released a closer look at its upcoming wireless electric vehicle charging station, which was showcased at the Robotaxi unveiling.

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Power Stations & Solar Generators Are Proving The Versatility, Resilience, & Economy Of Electric Power

CleanTechnica EVs

In another recent article, I covered the challenges an Appalachian farmer overcame using solar power, battery power stations, and lots of ingenuity. Between a 1200 watt solar array, a slew of power stations he had been sent to review on his YouTube channel, 12-volt deep cycle batteries, extension cords, portable. [continued] The post Power Stations & Solar Generators Are Proving The Versatility, Resilience, & Economy Of Electric Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD officially launches new Seal 06 GT starting for under $20,000

Electrek

As promised when pre-orders started this past August, BYD has officially launched its sporty new Seal 06 GT in China and has delivered pricing even lower than initially promised. All hail the electric hot hatch.

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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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Electric Buses Rule Down Under

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2024 National Bus and Coach Show was held in Brisbane last month featuring a vast array of buses in all sizes and drivetrains. Of course, CleanTechnica’s readers are mainly interested in battery electric vehicles, and so we will be focussing on those. Presently, only about 0.2% of buses on. [continued] The post Electric Buses Rule Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit in 2024

Electrek

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether your vehicle qualifies or not is a simple yes or no question, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place.

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U.S. Engineers’ Salaries Up in 2023

Cars That Think

There’s good earnings news for U.S. members: Salaries are rising. Base salaries increased by about 5 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to the IEEE-USA 2024 Salary and Benefits Survey Report. Last year’s report showed that inflation had outpaced earnings growth but that’s not the case this year. In current dollars, the median income of U.S. engineers and other tech professionals who are IEEE members was US $174,161 last year, up about 5 percent from $169,000 in 2022, excluding overtime pay, pr

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Tesla's Cybercab Wireless Charging Video May Tell Us A Lot

InsideEVs

This video demo could give a hint of how big the Cybercab's battery is.

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Video Friday: Mobile Robot Upgrades

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ROSCon 2024 : 21–23 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK ICSR 2024 : 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Humanoids 2024 : 22–24 November 2024, NANCY, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos!

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Why Used EV Deals Will Get Crazy On Jan. 1, 2025

InsideEVs

Many more used cars will qualify for the used EV tax credit starting in January. Here's what you need to know.

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Our Stance On Covering Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too negatively. We also routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too positively. Lately, we’ve been getting quite a lot of complaints — from both sides. These come in emails through our contact form, comments under articles, [continued] The post Our Stance On Covering Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Bet Big On Self-Driving. Now It Faces Another Federal Investigation

InsideEVs

America's top auto safety regulator is investigating a fatal crash and multiple injuries potentially linked to Tesla's FSD system.

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Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 ‘ultra-fast’ lease offer lets you upgrade it like an iPhone

Electrek

If you like to upgrade your car yearly as you would with an iPhone, now you can. Hyundai launched a new “ultra-fast” lease offer on the IONIQ 5 so you don’t miss out on the latest tech and features. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai requires $0 due at signing.

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The Blue Ridge Parkway Could Come Back With Better Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

My Visit To The Parkway Earlier this year, I had the chance to get out and drive around half of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road run by the National Park Service that runs from Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the way, it runs. [continued] The post The Blue Ridge Parkway Could Come Back With Better Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nissan’s Best-Selling SUV Is Finally Going Hybrid

InsideEVs

The Rogue will be Nissan’s first hybrid in the United States. And it can’t come soon enough.

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Tesla Offering FSD Transfer Yet Again (Quietly)

CleanTechnica EVs

Last year, for one quarter, Elon Musk seemingly conceded (somewhat) to what Full Self Driving (FSD) purchasers had been requesting for years, that their FSD package automatically transfer to a new Tesla when they bought a new Tesla. The vibe at the time it was announced was basically, Oh, fine, [continued] The post Tesla Offering FSD Transfer Yet Again (Quietly) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lectric XPress 750 e-bike with $257 in free gear at $1,299, Segway Navimow robot mowers $600 off, Rad Power, EcoFlow, more

Electrek

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’ve spotlighted Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bikes that are coming along with $257 in free gear at $1,299. We then have the continued $600 discount on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers that we saw during the recent Prime Day event starting from the $1,299 low. Rad Power has launched another e-bike sale with three models getting up to $300 in savings in the form of price cuts and free accessories, while EcoFlow’s River 2 Pro Portable Power Station and it

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Forest fires fuel alarming rise in global CO2 emissions

Innovation News Network

A major study has revealed that global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% since 2001. Find out more. The post Forest fires fuel alarming rise in global CO2 emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Pony.ai, one of China’s leading autonomous driving developers, files for US IPO

Electrek

Last night, Pony.ai, one of China’s most prominent names in autonomous driving and robotaxi rides, filed an IPO prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If approved, the robotaxi company intends to trade on the Nasdaq.

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Hyundai Gave Its Smallest EV A Little More Off-Road Attitude

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Inster Cross has a roof box, skid plates and special matte paint for mini off-road excursions. Why can't we have this here?

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Ford is replacing some NACS adapters sent to EV owners

Electrek

Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network. After several had already received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many to say it was replacing the unit. In the meantime, the company doesn’t recommend using the current one.

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Tesla flexes Robotaxi wireless charging — autonomy from top to bottom

Teslarati

Tesla is flexing the Robotaxi’s wireless charging pad in a new video it released on Friday, showing how the vehicle platform will be completely autonomous from top to bottom. The Robotaxi is already a driverless, steering wheel-less, pedal-less vehicle that aims to revolutionize transportation. Used as a ride-sharing platform, the Robotaxi will eventually transfer riders from Point A to Point B without any human needed.

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Podcast: Tesla’s FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog, GMC Sierra EV pickup, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog disappearing, GMC’s new Sierra EV pickup, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems, including its new Handsfree all-in-one portable power station backpacks.

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This Tesla Gadget Gives You Apple CarPlay, Google Maps And More

InsideEVs

A Kickstarter product promises to add everything that's missing in Tesla's infotainment system.

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