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2025 Volvo EX40 costs $53,795, EC40 takes year off

Green Car Reports

The C40 hatchback takes the 2025 model year off The XC40 Recharge small electric crossover returns as the EX40 Prices and specs mostly remain the same, with dual-motor versions costing only $1,750 more on the EX40 The renamed 2025 Volvo EX40 electric crossover is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships soon, but its coupe-like EC40 sibling will skip.

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A Ton Of Tesla Owners Want To Sell Their Cars Because Of Elon Musk: Survey

InsideEVs

Tesla owners in the Netherlands are rethinking their loyalty to the brand.

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2025 Volvo EX30 EV has arrived, $36,245 version due later

Green Car Reports

U.S.-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 lineup includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra That means starting price of $46,195, with 253-mile EPA range, claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph Initial U.S. EX30s are China-made; Belgium-made examples, base $36,245 version coming later Despite a delay of nearly a year, Volvo's compact electric car, the 2025 EX30 has arrived at U.S.

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Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running

Electrek

Solar generated11%of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember. EU gas generation declined for the fifth year in a row, and total fossil generation fell to a historic low.

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

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Polestar 2 successor arriving end of decade

Green Car Reports

The Polestar 2 electric vehicle will get a direct successor that will appear toward the end of the decade, CEO Michael Lohscheller said in a recent interview with Autocar. With last week's announcement of the Polestar 7 small SUV, it's easy to assume this model will effectively replace the Polestar 2 electric hatchback as the entry-level vehicle.

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Mumbai Looking to Roll Out 8,000 Electric Buses by 2027

CleanTechnica EVs

Big cities need to clean up their air, and cutting noise pollution is a great idea as well. Few solutions could be better than electric buses for both of these things. Actually, there may be no better single solution. Electric buses have also now be cost competitive for several years, [continued] The post Mumbai Looking to Roll Out 8,000 Electric Buses by 2027 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger

The Driven EV News

An electric tractor has been spotted charging at a Tesla V4 supercharger, sparking curiosity and interest from EV drivers all around the world. The post Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger appeared first on The Driven.

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Polestar Targets Tesla Buyers Mad Over Musk's 'Unacceptable' Antics: CEO

InsideEVs

The Swedish automaker is hoping to attract would-be Tesla buyers as it hopes to turn things around.

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Elon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation

Electrek

Elon Musk is technically a founder of Tesla, as per a court settlement. He deserves credit for Teslas succes, but it is true that he isnt behind Teslas main innovation.

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Cummins launches industry-first hydrogen internal combustion engine turbochargers

Electric Cars Report

Global power and technology leader Cummins is launching its new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE). This advancement in turbocharging technology marks a significant milestone for heavy-duty commercial on-highway applications in Europe. Cummins Components and Software (CCS), part of Cummins’ Components business segment, has secured a contract to supply H2 ICE […] The post Cummins launches industry-first hydrogen internal combustion eng

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

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Is Xiaomi Set to Dethrone Tesla in China?

CleanTechnica EVs

Looking at the best selling electric cars in China across the first 11 months of 2024, the Tesla Model Y was the top selling full electric car, and the Tesla Model 3 was the 8th best selling pure electric car. BYD has dominated plugin vehicle sales and pure electric vehicle. [continued] The post Is Xiaomi Set to Dethrone Tesla in China? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla

Electrek

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller sees Elon Musks politics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla as many owners are looking at other electric vehicles.

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Michigan Gets Ford Mustang Mach-E Police Car (Finally) — I Predict There Will Be More To Come

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems like we should be well past the point of small pilot orders of electric vehicles for police units, but this is somehow where we still are. While it may be a decade late, the good news is the Michigan State Police (MSP) has just gotten a 2024 Ford. [continued] The post Michigan Gets Ford Mustang Mach-E Police Car (Finally) I Predict There Will Be More To Come appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A Tesla Model 3 Was Deep Frozen At -16 Degrees, Then Charged. Here’s How It Went

InsideEVs

The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter for roughly six hours before heading off to a Supercharger.

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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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Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution — Plus Alaska Energy Metals’ Role in US Energy Independence

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric vehicle revolution is genuinely in full swing, with almost one out of every 4 new vehicles having a plug in 2024. The core element of that revolution is the batteries, and the essence of those batteries is a handful of metals. So, the most critical conundrum is how. [continued] The post Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution Plus Alaska Energy Metals Role in US Energy Independence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford To Pay Back Dealers for Some of Their Hefty EV-Related Expenses

The Truth About Cars

As part of its electrification push, Ford created an EV certification program for its dealers in 2022, which required significant investments and building modifications. The automaker later canceled the program, and now, its reimbursing dealers for some of their costs related to EV charger installations and other expenses. Ford retailers could receive as much as $240,000 over the coming years.

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GM Signs Deal With Vianode For Synthetic Graphite Supply

CleanTechnica EVs

Norwegian company Vianode has signed a multi-year deal with General Motors to supply synthetic graphite for batteries beginning in 2027. The post GM Signs Deal With Vianode For Synthetic Graphite Supply appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ grabs Edmunds’ Top Rated EV of 2025 crown

Teslarati

The new Tesla Model 3 “Highland” has grabbed the Top Rated EV of 2025 crown from noted automotive publication Edmunds , who released their list of best vehicles for the new year earlier today. The Model 3 underwent a major makeover that included upgrades to its cabin, interior, suspension, exterior, ride comfort, and others, as Tesla revamped the look and performance of what is one of the best-selling vehicles in its lineup.

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Volvo Renamed and Improved the XC40 Recharge for 2025

The Truth About Cars

Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The EX90 is on sale now, and the EX30 is coming soon, but Volvo is also renaming an existing electric model to align with the updated naming system. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.

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NIO Scores Another Notch In Its Green Belt

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO has had a string of announcements recently focused on its green credentials and recognition for them. While all electric vehicles are inherently greener and cleaner, some EV companies are more focused on implementing sustainability principles throughout the company, while others are, well, they’re just there to make money. With. [continued] The post NIO Scores Another Notch In Its Green Belt appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Longer-Range Ram 1500 REV Pickup Has Been Canceled

The Truth About Cars

Ram appears to be giving up on the longest-range version of its upcoming 1500 REV electric pickup. Mopar Insiders recently reported that the automaker has canceled the 500-mile version of the truck, leaving only the standard-range model on track for a 2026 release. The site also published an email sent to suppliers asking them to suspend production and spending related to the Ram 1500 XL long-range model.

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Tesla’s brand value saw a 26% YoY decline, partly due to Musk: study

Teslarati

London-based research and consulting firm Brand Finance has released its 2025 Brand Finance report, which ranks the value of the world’s most prominent companies. As per Brand Finance’s report, the world’s most valuable brand in the automotive sector is Toyota, and electric vehicle maker Tesla has fallen to fourth place. The process: To come up with its rankings, Brand Finance considered not just a company’s stock performance or sales figures, but customer feedback and se

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The Land Rover Defender EV we’ve been waiting for is coming, but not soon enough

Electrek

Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that an electric Defender is in the works. However, as the EV model requires a significant step in the evolution of the Defender, it may take some time before we see it hit the roads.

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Zeekr 007 GT: A Europe-Bound EV Wagon That Adds 311 Miles Of Range In 15 Minutes

InsideEVs

Its charging performance is off the charts.

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Worksite in Sweden Reaches 50% Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric heavy-duty construction equipment is becoming all the rage, becoming one of the hot new areas of the electrification era. Now, a worksite in Sweden, where there’s an extra focus on achieving freedom from fossil fuels, has reached 50% electrification. In particular, this is thanks to Volvo CE electric machines. [continued] The post Worksite in Sweden Reaches 50% Electrification appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Whatever Happened to All Those American Electric Vehicle Startups?

The Truth About Cars

After reporting on the Canoo bankruptcy announcement , several readers reached out to ask what had happened to the assets of other defunct EV startups particularly those that went public via controversial special purpose and acquisition companies (SPACs). Who bought up their assets after bankruptcy and do any of them have any hope of still putting those original vehicle designs into production?

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AI Workloads Spur Bigger Memory Drives

Cars That Think

At the SC24 supercomputing conference held in November in Atlanta, Hafr Jlus Bjrnsson (the actor who played The Mountain in Game of Thrones ), deadlifted a custom barbell weighed down by 453 kilograms (1000 pounds) of solid state drives. The data stored in those drives totaled just over 280 petabytes. Without question, this is the most data lifted by a human in history, says Andy Higginbotham , senior director of business development at Phison Electronics.

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Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US

Electrek

Nissan confirmed it is again delaying EV production at its Canton, Ohio plant. According to sources, it is also dropping plans to build an electric SUV similar in size to the Rogue Sport in the US.

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Used Car of the Day: 2001 BMW 325xi Touring

The Truth About Cars

Another manual-transmission wagon is on our forums for your perusal. This one is a 2001 BMW 325xi Touring. There's a long list of recent maintenance that has been performed on this car, and it has around 145K miles on it. In addition to the 5-speed manual, this one has the Sport Package, Xenon headlights, and Harman Kardon audio. It does have minor accident history and it appears it will need front CV axles soon.

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GM is recalling the Chevy Equinox EV again, but it should be an easy fix this time

Electrek

Chevys electric SUV is getting recalled again due to a defect with the adaptive cruise control. GM issued the recall on Wednesday, impacting nearly 3,000 Chevy Equinox EV AWD models. Heres how they plan to fix it.

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AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform

The Driven EV News

AGL Energy has acquired an Australian owned electric vehicle software platform that delivers charging and energy management solutions for consumers. The post AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform appeared first on The Driven.

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CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024

Electrek

The worlds largest EV battery maker warned that it expects to report less revenue in 2024 than the previous year, sending share prices down on Wednesday. CATL (SHE: 300750) stock dipped after its 2024 Annual Performance Forecast was released. Heres a preview of CATLs financials for last year.

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Tesla Model 3 meets formidable competitor in China

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 has met a formidable competitor in the Chinese market, namely the Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun recently shared the SU7’s sales in December 2024 via Weibo, revealing that the Chinese automaker beat Tesla’s Model 3 sedan in China. Xiaomi sold 25,815 SU7 units, while Tesla sold approximately 21,046 Model 3 vehicles last December.

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Texans can now join a VPP and get 2 sonnen batteries at no upfront cost

Electrek

A groundbreaking new Virtual Power Plant Power Purchase Agreement (VPA) provides Texans with solar panels and two 20 kWh sonnen batteries at no upfront cost.

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