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Michigan State Police put first EV into patrol fleet

Green Car Reports

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has acquired its first electric patrol vehicle, joining a growing number of police departments utilizing electric vehicles. A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E modified for police use has been assigned to the MSP's State Security Operations Section to be used by properties security officers at state-owned and leased.

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China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 – in numbers

Electrek

China saw monumental solar and wind growth in 2024, according to data released today by its National Energy Administration (NEA).

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Canoo files bankruptcy, claiming funding shortfalls

Green Car Reports

Struggling electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The startup announced its filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware. This will result in the federal appointment of a trustee to oversee the liquidation of Canoo's assets and distribution of proceeds to.

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Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

The Driven EV News

I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6. The post Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion appeared first on The Driven.

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

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2025 BMW i7 electric flagship sedan carries over unchanged

Green Car Reports

The 2025 BMW i7—an all-electric version of the automaker's flagship 7-Series, carries over to the new model year unchanged. Listed pricing even remains the same, although an increase of the mandatory destination charge from $995 to $1,175 bumps up the effective cost of an i7 somewhat. The three-tier lineup still starts with the single-motor.

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Is Tesla’s Decline Good or Bad for the EV Revolution?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s sales dropped in 2024 year over year. You don’t have to be a genius to know that isn’t close to what Tesla’s plans were for 2024 just a few years ago, or even in 2023. It was a significant failure to reach the company’s growth targets. It also came. [continued] The post Is Tesla’s Decline Good or Bad for the EV Revolution?

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Electric Airplanes for Underdeveloped Countries

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric airplanes are often expected to be the fun, exciting new era of the EV market. However, we’re yet to see many practical, commercially competitive applications of electric flight. But one might be popping out thanks to the Liaoning General Aviation Academy. China has certified the Liaoning General Aviation Academy. [continued] The post Electric Airplanes for Underdeveloped Countries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The entire Dallas Cowboys team all just got the same electric motorcycles

Electrek

Theres riding in style, and then theres over 80 Dallas Cowboys all cruising around on the same electric motorcycles. Thanks to a generous gift from team quarterback Dak Prescott, thats exactly what the football team will be doing on over 80 new CAKE Makka electric mopeds.

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How Many Sales Will Tesla Have in 2025?

CleanTechnica EVs

Okay, the story has been repeated enough: Tesla was supposed to be achieving 50% growth per year through 2030, yet sales actually declined year over year in 2024. Some Tesla fans want us to be positive about that, but even beyond the fact that sales didn’t match the longer-term forecast. [continued] The post How Many Sales Will Tesla Have in 2025?

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GWM launch a new ORA 03 line-up for 2025

Electric Cars Report

GWM UK has launched a new ORA 03 model lineup for 2025 and added a new range-topping GT variant. The new versions will go on sale for pre-orders from January 21, with the first customer handovers expected in March. The new lineup starts from 24,995. The all-electric GWM ORA 03 is at home on the […] The post GWM launch a new ORA 03 line-up for 2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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The Chevrolet Silverado EV 4WT Is A Fast-Charging Monster: ‘It’s Insane’

InsideEVs

In this test, the recharge time is capped at just 15 minutes. But Chevy's work-ready electric truck put on one heck of a show.

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The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts another big move in Europe in 2025

Electrek

CATL held a commanding lead in the EV battery market last year, accounting for over a third of global usage. The worlds largest EV battery maker expects to announce another big partnership for a new EV plant in Europe by the end of 2025. The new facility will be separate from the one announced last month with Stellantis. Heres what we know so far.

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Tesla Model Y classic still selling well in China despite “Juniper” launch

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y classic appears to be having a notable swan song of sorts in China, with the all-electric crossover still selling very well despite the launch of its successor. This was highlighted in the previous week, at least based on the number of new vehicle registrations for Tesla China. New Vehicle Registrations: In the week of January 13-19, 2025, Tesla China saw 10,000 new vehicle registrations , a 28.21% increase from the 7,800 insurance registrations that were tracked in the week en

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Volvo’s new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs arrive in the US: Here’s how much they cost

Electrek

Volvos cheapest and first three-row electric SUVs are finally here. After much anticipation, Volvo revealed US prices for the new 2025 EX30 and EX90 EV models on Tuesday. Heres how much you can snag one for.

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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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Tesla China new vehicle registrations rise in Q1 2025’s third week

Teslarati

Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations rose once more in Q1 2025’s third week. This was despite the fact that the new Tesla Model Y has not been delivered to customers yet. THE RESULTS: During the week of January 13-19, 2025, Tesla China saw 10,000 new vehicle registrations. For comparison, Tesla China saw7,800 registrations in the week of January 6 to January 19, 2025.

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The Polestar 2 Isn't Dead Yet

InsideEVs

It turns out the Polestar 7 won't completely replace the Polestar 2 after alland the sedan's successor will be made in Europe.

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Meet the 2024-2025 Automotive Fleet Editorial Advisory Board

Green Fleet Magazine

Get to know our 2024-2025 Editorial Advisory Board fleet pros sharing real-world insights to tackle challenges and drive success in commercial and vocational fleet management.

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Mt. Washington Cog Railway Goes Electric!

CleanTechnica EVs

The Second Greatest Show on Earth! Thats what showman PT Barnum proclaimed in 1869 as he stepped down off the worlds first mountain-climbing railroad and marveled at the view from Mount Washingtons rocky summit. First put into service in 1869, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has offered decades of tourists. [continued] The post Mt. Washington Cog Railway Goes Electric!

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it

Electrek

In a sudden reversal, Hyundais new IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 EVs no longer qualify for the $7,500 US tax credit. Although this is a major blow to one of the top-selling EV brands in the US, there is still a way you can get the credit. Heres how.

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Tesla Sales Tumbled In Europe In 2024. But That’s Just Part Of The Story

InsideEVs

The European car market stagnated last year, with EVs taking the grunt of the fall. However, its worth looking at the details.

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Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more

Electrek

Tesla update points to the automakers upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for using (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and more.

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Ford's BlueCruise Is Under An NHTSA Investigation After Two Fatal Crashes

The Truth About Cars

Tesla has faced numerous investigations and questions about its drivers behavior while using its Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech, but now its Fords turn under the microscope. The Blue Ovals BlueCruise system offers hands-free driving on limited-access highways and other roads, which is now under a Preliminary Evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) after two reports of fatal collisions involving the system.

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Renewable Energy Production & Use In Utah

CleanTechnica EVs

In my travels across the country, Ive seen massive wind farms in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Iowa, as well as huge wind farms and solar farms in southern California. However, living in Utah for 20 years and traveling north to south and east to west, the only grid-scale clean energy. [continued] The post Renewable Energy Production & Use In Utah appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Acura Is Offering A Serious Lease Deal On the 2024 ZDX EV

The Truth About Cars

The Honda Prologue has been selling like hotcakes, thanks to aggressive incentives and the federal EV tax credit. Acura now wants in on that action and is offering a lease deal on a 2024 ZDX that could make it less than $300 per month. The ZDX shares most of its design with the Honda Prologue, and both are built by GM. CarsDirect found the lease deal, which requires a reasonable $2,999 down payment.

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2024 Kia EV6 Long-Term Test: Let's Talk Winter Range And Performance

InsideEVs

There are things my EV6 does exceptionally well when the temperatures get low, even in chilly upstate New York. But the range hit is real.

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QOTD: How Are You Keeping Your Ride Warm?

The Truth About Cars

It's colder in Chicago right now than it is in Antarctica. And it's not even close. So, I ask of you, Snow Belters -- and even Sun Staters, I see snow has hit Houston and is forecast for Northern Florida -- how are you keeping warm right now? Because this is a car site, let's keep it to the car realm. How are you keeping your wheels warm? Do you use an engine-block heater?

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Tesla can reverse three-decade-old prophecy that predicted U.S. manufacturing fall: Morgan Stanley

Teslarati

Tesla can reverse a three-decade-old prophecy from Carl Sagan, who said in 1995 that U.S. manufacturing would decline, according to a note for Morgan Stanley. Sagan, an astronomer, said the U.S. would abandon manufacturing for service and information thirty years ago, but Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley believes Tesla has the ability to counter that point with its interesting position as an AI company , among other things.

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Report: ADAS Systems Struggle To Recognize Pedestrians Wearing Reflective Clothing After Dark

The Truth About Cars

Look, Im the last person to shame anyone for their fashion choices, but now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is giving tips on how to dress. A recent study by the crash-testing group found that reflective clothing makes it harder for advanced vehicle safety tech to see pedestrians. Dont throw away your bedazzled jeans or hi-viz vest just yet, but maybe dont rely on them to make you visible to drivers if youre walking or biking after dark.

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Rivian is offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1S or R1T

Electrek

Thinking about upgrading your EV? Rivian (RIVN) launched a new promo on Tuesday, offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1S or R1T. Heres how you can snag some savings.

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Tesla readies Drive-In Diner Supercharger for launch with app inclusion

Teslarati

Tesla is seemingly readying for the launch of its Drive-In Diner Supercharger as it included some details about the project in the newest version of its smartphone app. The Tesla Drive-In Supercharger will feature a diner with food and drinks, and CEO Elon Musk has said that movie clips will play on massive projector screens. It will be located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, and the project has been underway for a few years now.

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Hiboy winter sale takes 50% off EVs from $200, Rad Power RadWagon 4 cargo e-bike $1,499, EcoFlow DELTA 2 $449, Greenworks, more

Electrek

Todays Green Deals are headlined by Hiboys latest winter sale with up to 50% being taken off its EV lineup, like the popular S2 Pro Electric Scooter that is down at $450 , among others. Close behind is Rad Powers switched-up sale that is still offering extra battery discounts, accessory packages on its newest models, and continued discounts like on the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike that is down at $1,499.

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Tesla’s Autonomous Driving Strategy Stranded By Technological Divergence

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s been a decade since I first wrote about Tesla’s approach to autonomous driving, comparing it to Google’s (now Waymo’s). At the time, my technical assessment based on my experience with both AI and robotics was that Tesla’s approach was superior. It still is, but it might need to pivot. [continued] The post Tesla’s Autonomous Driving Strategy Stranded By Technological Divergence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on China EV insurance registrations by brand for week ending Jan 19: Nio 2,836, Onvo 1,913, Tesla 10,000, BYD 55,000 by Bernd

CN EV Post

Xiaomi had 5,600 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 9,500, Xpeng 9,400, Zeekr 3,600, Leapmotor 7,000 and Aito 6,100.

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PHEV fortunes! BYD cuts pricing of Sealion 6 AGAIN, while Mitsubishi is forced to pull the plug on Eclipse Cross PHEV

EV Central

While BYD is doubling down on plug-in hybrids in Australia, its primary PHEV rival Mitsubishi is pulling the plug. BYD has announced a new cheaper Essential version of the top-selling Sealion 6 medium SUV priced at $42,990 plus on-road costs. That makes it Australia’s cheapest new PHEV – and a genuine rival to hot-selling mid-sized hybrid SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4.

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