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Prototype ride: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV rethinks regen braking

Green Car Reports

The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV gets true one-pedal driving Mercedes put a focus on efficiency and energy recuperation with the CLA EV Mercedes hasn’t said how much the 2026 CLA EV will cost; it debuts in 2025 Up until now, many automakers have chosen to dial back regenerative braking in EVs because of concerns over stability on slick roads.

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Lucid (LCID) CEO hints at EV partnerships with ‘a couple’ of auto companies

Electrek

Lucid (LCID) may be in line for several new EV partnerships. CEO Peter Rawlinson revealed that the company is actively talking with a couple of automakers about supplying its tech.

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Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production

Green Car Reports

Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to what can be used for mass production. The company has been providing test cells to automakers, but on Thursday announced that it had scaled sample cells to an.

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Here's the Truth About the EV Market

The Truth About Cars

Hey all, it's TTAC podcast time again! On this week's TTAC podcast, we talk with Tyson Jominy from J.D. Power about the state of the EV market -- and what the near future holds. Matthew Guy and I discuss car-detailing products and then have a fun discussion about who should be the NASCAR driver of the year in our opinion. We thank Tyson and Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing.

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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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Researchers figured out how to make electric car batteries… from coal?!

Electrek

Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have figured out a way to change the dirtiest fuel out there, coal, into materials to help build batteries for new clean vehicles.

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Used Car of the Day: 1926 Ford Roadster

The Truth About Cars

Hot-rod your way into the weekend with this 1926 Ford Roadster. Remember, the purpose of this feature is to show case interesting cars, and it doesn't get more interesting than this. It has an all-metal body, a 455 cubic-inch Oldsmobile mill, and is apparently in great shape and running well. There's not a ton of copy otherwise, so you'll have to give the seller a call after clicking here.

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Mitsubishi Updates Outlander with Revised Interior, Yamaha Stereo

The Truth About Cars

Building on a model which was completely overhauled for 2022, designers at Mitsubishi have gifted the Outlander some meaningful upgrades. Work focused on the interior, where customers of the 2025 model will find a new center console with the locations of its cupholders and parking brake shifted around to make better use of available space. New upholstery colors are also mentioned in the bumf, though it is hard to tell in these hero images if thats a rose gold type of hue or a brownish color that

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Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need

Electrek

If youre thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com , because it has everything you need.

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Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide In November

Electric Cars Report

November marked another record-breaking month for EV sales with 1.8 million units sold globally announced EV research-house, Rho Motion, today. November overtook the previous record set in October 2024 by 100,000. The Chinese market once again beat its previous record set last month (October) by over 50,000 vehicles, to reach almost 1.3 million units sold […] The post Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide In November appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai CEO vows the ‘best is yet to come’ with new EVs and advanced tech arriving soon

Electrek

Despite an impressive year in 2024, Hyundai Motor Group chairman Euisun Chung told employees that even more is on the way and its coming very soon. With new EVs and advanced tech launching, Hyundais chief said, The real best is yet to come.

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

Brief

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XLIV)

The Truth About Cars

In todays Eldorado installment, we reach the end of the seventh generation model. Available only as a convertible from 1965 to 1966, the two-year run was a culmination moment for the Eldorado. It was the only generation that would wear stacked headlamps, it was the last time an Eldorado was rear-wheel drive, and it was the last time (for a while) there was an Eldorado convertible.

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Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl

Electrek

Cash-strapped hydrogen truck maker Nikola is facing tough times and its most recent round of layoffs has halted production of its controversial hydrogen fuel cell semi trucks as the company faces down bankruptcy (again).

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Developing Boat-To-Grid Technologies In Order To Electrify Marine Environments

CleanTechnica EVs

Using recreational boats that are simply taking up space for many months of the year to help back up the grid makes practical sense and provides a method to redirect leisure time to a productive asset for the grid. On the path to decarbonize at sea, Volvo Penta is employing. [continued] The post Developing Boat-To-Grid Technologies In Order To Electrify Marine Environments appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybercab to be showcased at multiple U.S. cities this weekend

Teslarati

Tesla is really putting a lot of effort into promoting its dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab. This was highlighted recently when Tesla announced that the self-driving two-seater will be on display at several key locations across the United States this weekend. Cybercab weekend: Tesla announced the Cybercab’s weekend showcase through its official Tesla North America account on social media platform X.

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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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The 2025 Lexus GX Gets a Couple New Features and a Slight Price Bump

The Truth About Cars

The 2024 Lexus GX marked a significant step forward for the beefy luxury SUV, as it was the models first generational overhaul since 2010. Lexus is making further improvements for 2025, though they come with a slight price bump over the outgoing model. The 2025 GX 550 Premium starts at $65,285 including a $1,350 destination charge, which is just over $1,000 more than the 2024 model.

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California’s EV rules are a-okay, EPA sources say

Electrek

The US government is ready to approve Californias emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035, according to a report by the Washington Post.

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V-GREEN and Prime Group to build 100,000 EV charging stations in Indonesia

Electric Cars Report

V-GREEN and Prime Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of charging stations for VinFast electric vehicles in Indonesia. This MoU reflects the mutual intent of both parties to engage in detailed discussions to explore and develop cooperation in building charging stations in Indonesia. The two companies envision the development […] The post V-GREEN and Prime Group to build 100,000 EV charging stations in Indonesia appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA

Teslarati

Another apparent Tesla Model Y Juniper prototype sighting has been reported online. This time around, the camouflaged vehicle was sighted in San Jose, California. The sighting: A short video of the camouflaged Model Y prototype was shared on social media platform X by Tesla enthusiast Colin W. Similar to other apparent Model Y Juniper prototype units, the vehicle in the recent sighting had its entire front end and entire rear end covered.

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Southern California Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EVs to fleet

Electric Cars Report

The Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck is an all-electric workhorse. Its built to handle the toughest jobs without compromise or gasoline. No surprise, then, that when Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nations largest electric utilities, wanted dependable, zero-emissions vehicles for its service fleet, it chose the Silverado. SCE will deploy more than […] The post Southern California Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EVs to fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Leading AI Companies Get Lousy Grades on Safety

Cars That Think

The just-released AI Safety Index graded six leading AI companies on their risk assessment efforts and safety procedures. and the top of class was Anthropic , with an overall score of C. The other five companiesGoogle DeepMind, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Zhipu AIreceived grades of D+ or lower, with Meta flat out failing. The purpose of this is not to shame anybody, says Max Tegmark , an MIT physics professor and president of the Future of Life Institute , which put out the report.

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CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market

Electrek

The worlds largest EV battery maker wants even more. Chinas CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space.

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Get Ready For EV Batteries From The High Tech Pottery Shops Of The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

A new wave of high-performing, fast-charging solid-state EV batteries with ceramic electrolytes is coming into the market, with the Taiwanese firm ProLogium among the leaders. The post Get Ready For EV Batteries From The High Tech Pottery Shops Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVgo closes a $1.25B federal loan to build 7,500 DC fast chargers

Electrek

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) yesterday announced the closing of a $1.25 billion guaranteed US Department of Energy (DOE) loan to build around 7,500 DC fast chargers.

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Top 10 Safety Stories From 2024

Green Fleet Magazine

As we close out 2024, we're highlighting this year's most read safety news and features.

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Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living

Innovation News Network

Discover how the LIFE Research Institute at TUS advances bioscience research for global health and sustainability The post Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Motive Teams with Roadzen's NAC to Offer Roadside Assistance for Commercial Fleets

Green Fleet Magazine

Motive Roadside Assistance offers 24/7 support to enhance driver safety and fleet efficiency year-round. Find out how this service can transform fleet operations.

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Podcast: Lucid Gravity first drive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this weeks episode,we discuss our Lucid Gravity first frive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more.

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Ford Teaches Electric Car Drivers How To Drive in the Snow & Cold

CleanTechnica EVs

As we enter the season of extreme cold and snow, let me, a Floridian, tell you what you should do to protect your car and get the most out of your electric vehicle. Okay, no, I’m close to useless in this regard, with very little experience driving in extreme cold. [continued] The post Ford Teaches Electric Car Drivers How To Drive in the Snow & Cold appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Video Friday: Mars Chopper

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. ICRA 2025 : 1923 May 2025, ATLANTA, GA Enjoy todays videos! NASAs Mars Chopper concept, shown in a design software rendering, is a more capable proposed follow-on to the agencys Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which arrived at the Red Planet in the belly of th

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Tesla revamps in-house vinyl wrap service with better pricing

Teslarati

Tesla is revamping its vinyl wrap service with better pricing just a few months after quietly discontinuing what it previously offered. In September, Tesla eliminated 80 percent of its in-house wrap options for the Cybertruck in a move that seemed to limit available colors to the most popular. On Friday, December 13, Tesla launched a new vinyl wrap service for the Cybertruck, as well as the Model 3 and Model Y, pricing the new service at between $4,000 and $4,500.

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2024 GWM Haval Jolion Lux hybrid review: One of the most affordable hybrids on-sale in Australia and possibly the most annoying

EV Central

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Sales are up nearly 80 per cent year-on-year. If hybrid was a stand-alone category within Australia’s VFACTS new vehicle sales data it would be the number four seller overall behind only small and medium SUVs and 4×4 utes.

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Tesla Actually Smart Summon (ASS) arrives in China

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched Actually Smart Summon (ASS) in China. Tesla released Actually Smart Summon in the United States in September, before releasing it to Europe and the Middle East last month. Tesla’s ASS in focus ASS enables a Tesla with Full Self-Driving (FSD) to navigate to its driver from a parking spot on its own. Actually Smart Summon can direct a vehicle to its driver’s location or a selected spot.

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Exclusive low prices on Vanpowers City Vanture & UrbanGlide e-bikes from $629, Christmas savings from Bluetti, Rad Power, more

Electrek

Were closing out the week with a bunch more seasonal savings, with four new exclusive discounts that are giving us the absolute best and lowest prices on Vanpowers City Vanture and UrbanGlide e-bikes starting from $629. Right behind it is Bluettis official Christmas sale that is taking up to 62% off a solid lineup of power stations and bundles, like the AC300 Portable Power Station and a B300K Expansion Battery returning to its Black Friday pricing of $1,599.

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Tesla Philippines builds its first Supercharger station

Teslarati

Tesla is steadily expanding its reach in the Philippines. Just weeks after launching its first store in the country, the electric vehicle maker has built its first Supercharger station. Interestingly enough, Tesla ended up building its first Supercharger in the Philippines even before it delivered its first car in the country. Tesla Philippines’ first Supercharger: Tesla Philippines’ first Supercharger is located at Uptown Mall, the same location where the flagship Tesla Philippines