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Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US

Green Car Reports

After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo's plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. shortly. It joins the related Volvo EX90 which has been in production at the plant since June. U.S.-built Polestar 3s will be sold locally, as well as in.

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Enel is deploying 6,000+ sheep to 8 Texas solar farms

Electrek

Enel North America will deploy over 6,000 sheep at eight Texas solar farms in the US’s largest announced agrivoltaics agreement.

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Acura Performance EV concept revealed in Monterey

Green Car Reports

Acura on Thursday unveiled a striking SUV concept that previews the next electric vehicle it has in the pipeline. The new Performance EV concept was unveiled at 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California, and previews a vehicle due to enter production in late 2025 at parent company Honda's sprawling Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. The.

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Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

The Driven EV News

Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent. The post Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales 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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Lucid offers cheaper Air models with demo cars now available starting under $57,000

Electrek

Lucid’s electric luxury sedan is more affordable than ever. With Lucid Air demo cars now available to buy, you can snag one for under $57,000. That’s down over $20,000 from when the Air hit the market.

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Never Been Better Time To Buy A Used EV — Prices Drop 20.5%!

CleanTechnica EVs

Been thinking about getting an electric car but not sure when to jump in? Like the majority of Americans, you shopping used cars? Well, if so, it seems your time has come! Used electric car prices were down 20.5% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. [continued] The post Never Been Better Time To Buy A Used EV — Prices Drop 20.5%!

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Tesla opens multiple new charging sites across 3 states

The Driven EV News

Tesla opens multiple sites in August, adding 20 new 250 kW chargers with many more to come. The post Tesla opens multiple new charging sites across 3 states appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says

Electrek

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explains how Tesla is underestimating the complexity of running a customer fleet-based robotaxi ride-hailing service.

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Toyota Could Convert All Of Its North American Lineup To Hybrids

InsideEVs

Plus, Ford's answer to touch screen controls and used EV batteries find new life in grid energy storage.

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BMW Group Mexico Invests in EV Charging in Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

144 new chargers will be installed in premium locations throughout Mexico. Customers in Mexico who choose to purchase a BMW i4 will earn energy credits for charging without charge. Mexico City — BMW Group Mexico, with the aim of continuing to promote electric mobility in Mexico, has consolidated a new. [continued] The post BMW Group Mexico Invests in EV Charging in Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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IEEE and Keysight Team Up to Teach Kids About Electronics

Cars That Think

IEEE TryEngineering has partnered with Keysight Technologies to develop lesson plans focused on electronics and power simulation. Keysight provides hardware, software, and services to a wide variety of industries, particularly in the area of electronic measurement. IEEE TryEngineering , an IEEE Educational Activities program, empowers educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators through free, online access to culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and educationally

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Diesel Consumption Drops in China!

CleanTechnica EVs

Our estimates of diesel consumption in China totaled 3.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in June 2024, a decline of 11% from the same month last year and the largest year-over-year decline in consumption for any month since July 2021. From 2020 to 2022, China’s government, businesses, and communities used. [continued] The post Diesel Consumption Drops in China!

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This Chinese EV Is Stellantis' New Secret Weapon. Reviews Are Glowing

InsideEVs

China's Leapmotor C10 is headed to Europe, thanks to Stellantis. Early reviews praise the car for its value and execution.

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Zeekr X starting price pitched under $60,000 as new China EV brand enters Australia market

The Driven EV News

Chinese EV company Zeekr says price of its new compact luxury Zeekr X electric SUV will start below $60,000 before on-road costs for base rear-wheel drive variants and below $70,000… The post Zeekr X starting price pitched under $60,000 as new China EV brand enters Australia market appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups

Electrek

Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD.

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Story of Police Chief Switching Sides on Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Avondale Estates, Georgia, may be just 8 miles east of Atlanta’s bustling city center, but its unique Tudor-Revival architecture and storied history paint a picture of a quieter past. While the town is quaint—at 3,600 residents and 1.26 square miles—it hasn’t shied away from progress. In August 2022, the Avondale. [continued] The post Story of Police Chief Switching Sides on Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla launches $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk

Electrek

Tesla has launched a new $700 cooler designed to fit into the Cybertruck’s front trunk or “frunk.” Frunks are an.

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I took a Tesla Cybertruck Demo Drive — Here’s what I learned

Teslarati

Upon learning that Tesla was offering Cybertruck Demo Drives across the United States, I decided to sign up for one. I have not gotten my hands on what is inarguably the most unorthodox vehicle on the market right now (and likely ever), but I’ve been lucky enough to see plenty of them in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida, where I took a vacation in April.

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Acura’s new concept previews the first model atop Honda’s EV platform that will be built in US

Electrek

Days after teasing a sneak peek image of a new concept, Acura unveiled the “Performance EV” during a global debut at Monterey Car Week. The design of the SUV concept delivers a glimpse into what consumers will eventually see in a bonafide production model that will be built in the US by Honda and be powered by new EV architecture developed by Acura’s parent company.

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Eddie Murphy’s “Candy Cane Lane” Supported By Mobile Batteries, Safe EV Batteries — EV & Solar News Roundup

CleanTechnica EVs

From mobile batteries supporting the new Eddie Murphy movie, Candy Cane Lane, to a battery first in safety testing, below is a roundup of battery news and solar energy news for you to enjoy. Batteries Sienza Energy, a Caltech-incubated battery company addresses battery safety for the EV market “Sienza Energy, [continued] The post Eddie Murphy’s “Candy Cane Lane” Supported By Mobile Batteries, Safe EV Batteries — EV & Solar News Roundup appeared first on CleanTechnica

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Maryland’s EV charger rebate program is now open and it’s really good

Electrek

Maryland’s FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program is now open, and it offers residents and businesses solid incentives to install EV chargers.

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The 2025 BMW M5 Touring Is A U.S.-Bound Plug-In Super Wagon

InsideEVs

BMW has only ever made two M5 wagons, and the G99 Touring is the third and most extreme.

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MOD Bikes debuts Berlin Step-Thru 3 e-bike at $2,299, Jackery home backup bundle $1,540 off, EcoFlow flash sale, more

Electrek

Headlining today’s Green Deals is the debut of MOD Bikes’ new Berlin Step-Thru 3 Commuter e-bike with a pre-order discount to $2,299 as part of its Back to School sale that ends tonight. It is joined by Jackery’s latest home backup sale that has dropped its Solar Generator 3000 Pro bundle , which can power your home with the included transfer switch, down to a new $2,759 low – along with other longer-term and shorter-term backup power options starting from $90.

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Promises, Promises — Tesla Cybertruck Edition

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Cybertruck is a polarizing vehicle. Love it or hate it, the hype from Elon Musk has turned out to be a lot of hot air. The post Promises, Promises — Tesla Cybertruck Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Here’s our first look at the new Kia EV4 electric hatchback [Video]

Electrek

The EV4 was expected to be Kia’s take on an affordable electric sedan. However, new hatchback variants have been spotted testing ahead of the model’s official debut. Check out the first sighting of the Kia EV4 hatchback in Korea in the video below.

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Just 45 fossil-fuelled cars sold in Norway in June as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

The Driven EV News

Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent. The post Just 45 fossil-fuelled cars sold in Norway in June as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian launches a handy new Travel Kitchen that’s on sale now for immediate delivery

Electrek

Rivian owners rejoice! The Camp Kitchen is back! Well… sort of. After teasing it months ago, Rivian has officially launched a new portable Travel Kitchen designed to give you all the necessary equipment to prepare food from your R1T, R1S, or wherever else your adventures take you.

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Tesla Energy is gaining more credibility from analysts in stock breakdowns

Teslarati

Tesla Energy is starting to gain some more credibility from Wall Street analysts as their stock breakdowns ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are factoring in the company’s lesser-acknowledged division after several strong quarters this year. Tesla is widely known as an automotive company, but many investors, analysts, and even reporters tend to leave out the fact that it also operates an energy division.

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Automobili Pininfarina to deliver a one-of-one coach-built Battista EV during Monterey Car Week

Electrek

Boutique electric hypercar maker Automobili Pininfarina is showing off another one-of-a-kind model at Car Week in Monterey this week. In addition to the Batman-themed B95 Gotham on display at The Quail , Automobili Pininfarina is showing off a coach-built variant of its Battista hypercar called the Targamerica, which has been delivered to the US client who commissioned it (for a small price we’re sure).

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This Plug-And-Play Conversion Kit Turns Your Porsche 911 964 Into An EV

InsideEVs

Whether turning an old air-cooled 911 into an EV is the right thing to do is up to you, though.

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Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings

Electrek

On today’s episode of Quick Charge , Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y.

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Just 45 fossil-fuelled cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

The Driven EV News

Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent. The post Just 45 fossil-fuelled cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales appeared first on The Driven.

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Genesis GV60 gains cheaper AWD trim in 2025, other models have over $10,000 in discounts

Electrek

Genesis is already sweetening the deal for the latest GV60 models. The 2025 Genesis GV60 is gaining a more affordable AWD trim, while other models are already being offered with over $10,000 in discounts.

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The Critical Minerals Pragmatist newsletter by Olimpia Pilch: Unique insights into the critical minerals industry

Innovation News Network

Introducing the latest installment of the Critical Minerals Pragmatist, written by Olimpia Pilch, a newsletter that provides you with a unique perspective on the global critical minerals landscape. Hoped for a quiet summer? The Democrat’s presidential candidate exclusively speaks in riddles and rhyme, the UK has been engulfed by riots and Kier is proving to […] The post The Critical Minerals Pragmatist newsletter by Olimpia Pilch: Unique insights into the critical minerals industry a

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