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Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public

Electrek

Tesla is caught in a legal fight in which it admitted that it would suffer financial harm if its self-driving crash data would becomes public, but its not for the reason you are thinking.

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A BYD Dolphin Was Driven 140,000 Miles. Here's How It Held Up

InsideEVs

A rideshare driver in Brazil has piled on more than 100,000 miles in two years. The results seem promising.

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Show us your (custom) bus bars!

DIY Electric Car

Who loves custom bus bars? Hint: ME! I'm at the point of my drop in plug-N-play Jeep CJ-7 EVC where I need to interconnect this and that (battery boxes, switches to inverters, inverters to contactors, etc., etc.). After fooling around for way to long with lugs and moving from cheap ones to the best ones - I've come to the conclusion, the only option is custom bus bars for anything that isn't a straight, long run (cable only).

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Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet

Electrek

Tesla has announced that it now offers interest-free loans on the Cybertruck until the end of the month. The move is the equivalent of a roughly $10,000 discount and shows that Tesla has reached a new level of desperation in trying to sell the Cybertruck.

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Hemi V8 Power Returns to the Ram 1500 Line in 2026

The Truth About Cars

Auto enthusiasts can find almost anything to complain about, but that bellyaching doesn’t always get results. That said, Ram heard the chorus of doubts about its decision to nix the Hemi V8 in new trucks and is reviving the engine options for the 2026 model year. It’s refreshing when an automaker acknowledges a mistake. Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said, “Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you.

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Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]

Electrek

Hyundai’s electric minivan is almost here. The new Staria EV was spotted driving on public roads in Korea for the first time ahead of its official launch later this year.

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Introduction and Project Plan

DIY Electric Car

Hello! I'm a software developer by trade who often likes to take on fairly ambitious, often ridiculous, projects in a variety of fields, with varying levels of success. I recently purchased a 2008 ford 4x4 F550 with a blown diesel engine and figured I might as well try an ev swap. After playing with a few ideas for motors I ended up finding 3 UQM pp135 motors and inverters, two of which I hope to use to drive each axle.

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Chrysler Celebrates Its 100th Birthday with a Special-Edition Minivan

The Truth About Cars

Few people likely view a minivan as a solid birthday gift, but Chrysler is celebrating its 100th anniversary with one. The automaker is commemorating the milestone with the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition, which features exclusive styling elements and unique color options. The van offers grey exterior accents and unique Chrysler badging, as well as Luster Gray polished wheels.

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Looking for a small motor (or advice)

DIY Electric Car

Hi all I'm in the early stages of putting a Leaf motor (EM57) into a 93 Subaru Sambar. Or I was, it turns out the leaf motor is too wide and would intersect with the rear right half shaft by about an inch. So directly connecting the leaf motor to the transmission input is a no-go. I'm thinking about the following workarounds: Idea 1: find a narrower motor Are there any motors with a diameter less than 9 inches and capable of 80+ kw output?

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Former Kia Employees Accused of Stealing Over 1,000 Engines in India

The Truth About Cars

A pair of former Kia employees have been accused of stealing 1,008 engines from the factory over a period of at least three years. The scheme was worth an estimated $2.3 million. However, the police allegedly said that the real cost was the "widespread impact on industrial operations, stakeholder trust and employment security.” That sounds almost as though the police were being coached by the manufacturer or were trying to downplay everyone’s inability to catch two guys that were stealing comple

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

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Tesla adds useful Model 3/Y feature home chargers will love

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Tesla has recently added a small, albeit useful feature for owners who charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home, and specifically for those who use third-party chargers. Although Tesla’s first-party home chargers include a physical latch and unlatch button, many third-party chargers do not. As such, in Tesla’s software update 2025.20 that began rolling out this week, the automaker added a subtle shortcut for the Model 3 and Model Y that allows users to stop charging sessions on t

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Getting Past Procastination

Cars That Think

This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum ’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written i n partnership with tech career development company Taro and delivered to your inbox for free! Across a decade working at hypergrowth tech companies like Meta and Pinterest, I constantly struggled with procrastination.

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Tractor conversion help

DIY Electric Car

I've got a 1970s Case 646 garden tractor shell I'd like to convert to electric. The engine caught on fire which has been pulled, but all the other components seem good including hydraulics. It's a little different than other tractor conversions and posts I've seen on here and YouTube as it's fully hydraulically powered, as in there's no clutch or transmission.

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Fully Solar-Powered Off-Grid EV Charging Station in South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Dear Editor, CleanTechnica We at Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) believe we achieved a world first by commissioning a green EV charging station fuelled entirely by solar power on the 28th of November 2024 in the Northwest Province of South Africa. It is completely off the South African national grid (Eskom). [continued] The post Fully Solar-Powered Off-Grid EV Charging Station in South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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will this be enough ?

DIY Electric Car

hi, im Chris. born in the poopy french part of Canada. please bare with me if my English isnt UK perfect at this moment i reside in South East Asia. specifically Philippines. im curious if i was to yank out the engine from my Suzuki every wagon and slap on (or duct tape) a in hub motor to replace one of the wheels. i would technically remove the need to do the whole electric motor to transmission adapter plate. found this sucker. welp cant post. will this be enough ?

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Another Electric Vehicle Benefit: No Motor Oil Leaks

CleanTechnica EVs

Internal combustion engine and diesel engine vehicles use motor oil, and unfortunately, many such vehicles leak their oil onto driveways, garage floors, roads, highways, interstates, and parking lots. They can also leak oil into dirt roads, gravel roads, and off-road. One city in Washington, Kirkland, estimates that every year about. [continued] The post Another Electric Vehicle Benefit: No Motor Oil Leaks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Seatbelt Software Updates Coming Soon to a Volvo Near You

The Truth About Cars

We joke about cars becoming more advanced and talk about how annoying software updates can be, but Volvo is taking things to another level. Its new smart seatbelt system will arrive in the new EX60 EV in 2026, offering the ability to adapt to passengers’ bodies and improve safety. Volvo’s adaptive seatbelt system monitors passengers’ height, weight, body shape, and seating position to more accurately tighten itself during a crash.

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Zap pick up

DIY Electric Car

I recently obtained a2010 Zap electric pickup. It has been warehouse kept and is in mint condition. After putting new batteries in and driving it 2 miles the throttle cable broke and I would like to order one but don’t know where to go? Any information out there?

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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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Ford F-150 is Top Selling Electric Truck in USA — in May and All Time

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford reached out today with some interesting news. The Ford F-150 Lightning is the best selling electric pickup truck in the United States again. That’s for both the month of May and across all time. Cumulatively, the F-150 Lightning has sold a lot more units than the #2 Rivian R1T. [continued] The post Ford F-150 is Top Selling Electric Truck in USA — in May and All Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CAA-Québec and Plug’n Drive Bring Electric Driving Experience to Gatineau QC and Cornwall ON

Plug N Drive

From June 12 to June 22, residents can test drive EVs at Voyages CAA-Québec as part of a cross-country electric vehicle education tour Gatineau, Québec, June 5, 2025 – With excitement building due to reports of a return of the federal EV rebate, combined with the re-activated provincial Québec EV rebates in April, Plug’n Drive and CAA-Québec are bringing a fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for convenient consumer test drives at its Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) in Gatineau, Québ

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Kia EV3 achieves best Euro NCAP assisted driving grade

Electric Cars Report

The Kia EV3 has been awarded the highest possible rating of “Very Good” in the assisted driving test of Europe’s independent vehicle safety authority, Euro NCAP. The post Kia EV3 achieves best Euro NCAP assisted driving grade appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EV Talk: Keynote Conversations #2

Electric Auto Association

What does Kyle Conner of Out of Spec Reviews look forward to in the future of mobility? You may be surprised by what he and Nick Bordeau from Lynkwell expect to soon see in EVs.

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'Lowest In Decades': Carmakers Pull Back On New Models, Especially EVs

InsideEVs

Plus, dealerships are begging automakers to stop sending them EVs, and the waitlist for the Xiaomi SU7 is nearly a year long.

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Kia only sold 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, but don’t count it out yet

Electrek

Kia’s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here.

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SpaceX Dragon to carry Axiom’s Ax-4 crew for ISS research

Teslarati

Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, launched on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, will carry a historic international crew to the International Space Station (ISS) next Tuesday, June 10, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX’s Dragon capsule was recently photographed preparing for the Ax-4 launch. The Dragon will dock at the ISS on June 11 at approximately 12:30 p.m.

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Latest AAA Survey Casts A Shadow Over The EV Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

The annual EV survey by AAA finds fewer Americans are considering an electric car than last year. What has changed? The post Latest AAA Survey Casts A Shadow Over The EV Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year

Electrek

BYD is making its presence felt in the UK after registrations jumped more than fivefold last month. The EV leader registered over 3,000 vehicles in May, overtaking Tesla, and is quickly closing in on its full-year sales. With its most affordable EV hitting the market, BYD is expected to gain even more ground this year.

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BYD Is Suing 37 Influencers

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD may be the top selling EV producer in the world, and it may totally dominate the Chinese EV market, but that doesn’t mean it gets praise and respect by everyone. Apparently, though, according to BYD, it’s been unfairly smeared and lied about by a few dozen social media influencers. [continued] The post BYD Is Suing 37 Influencers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global

Electrek

Would you buy Nissans new EV for under $17,000? Nissan said the N7 has already exceeded our expectations, as orders continue to climb in China. With plans to launch the new EV globally, can the N7 help Nissan turn things around?

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Tesla Tells Employees To Take Responsibility For Morale Problems

InsideEVs

A leaked recording of a training during Tesla's week-long production shutdown outlines a serious morale problem.

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Tales From The Beat: A Different Take On AI

The Truth About Cars

The new episode of "Tales From the Beat" is out. It's a little different, but important for journalists, PR people and anyone else who uses AI to create content, emails, social media posts. As a reader, you'll enjoy this. In this episode I speak with mixus co-founder Elliot Katz about the site's tool to create AI agents that require humans as backstops to ensure accuracy.

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Tesla cites competitive harm in attempt to keep certain crash data private

Teslarati

Tesla is citing competitive harm as it is attempting to keep certain crash data private from the public in relation to a lawsuit against it and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from the Washington Post. In a federal court filing seen by Reuters , Tesla said it wanted some of the crash information the Post was attempting to obtain to be kept confidential because it could be used by rivals to assess the company’s self-driving tech.

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Rad Power Father’s Day Sale takes up to $600 off e-bikes, EcoFlow 72-hour backup and battery sale from $349, Greenworks, more

Electrek

Leading todays Green Deals is Rad Powers Fathers Day Sale , which is taking up to $600 off e-bikes, like the Dad-approved RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike for $1,399. EcoFlow has also launched 72-hour flash savings from its June Disaster Sale on three add-on units, like the Home Backup Kit , which is getting a rare discount to $349 , along with two expansion battery bundle offers.

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