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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs

Green Car Reports

Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for software and EVSE for retractable charging cables—to add Level 2 chargers to 150 streetlight poles in the City of Angels. The.

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I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why

Electrek

I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none.

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Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover

Green Car Reports

The Santa Fe Hybrid's the smart pick in Hyundai's three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with front-wheel drive The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a striking redesign of the Korean maker’s longstanding SUV model. With three rows now standard, the midsize.

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OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future!

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, I have to admit — I didn’t see this one coming! World BEV sales have risen to 12% of world auto sales — 1 out of every 8 new auto sales. Add in plug-in hybrids and they’ve risen to 20% of world auto sales — 1 out of every. [continued] The post OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture

Green Car Reports

Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and improve production efficiencies Volvo has only introduced the SPA2 platform in the 2025 EX90 electric midsize SUV which starts U.S. deliveries later this.

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Is BYD Going To Become The Largest Automaker In The World?

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD’s growth has been astounding in recent years, especially if you go all the way back to the severely limited and laughed-at BYD e6! With the company starting off with that EV, it was hard to imagine it would have the brightest of futures, but as the company has evolved. [continued] The post Is BYD Going To Become The Largest Automaker In The World?

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When "AI for Good" Goes Wrong

Cars That Think

This guest article is adapted from the author’s new book From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive Tech , published by MIT Press. What do AI-enabled rhino collars in South Africa, computer-vision pest-detection drones in the Punjab farmlands, and wearable health devices in rural Malawi have in common? These initiatives are all part of the AI for Good movement, which aligns AI technologies with the United Nations sustainable development goals to find solution

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Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions

Electrek

Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers.

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'Full Self-Driving' Teslas Still Can't Reverse. That May Change Soon

InsideEVs

Tesla has hyped up FSD as the future of driving for years. Soon, Tesla says it'll finally be able to drive in reverse.

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Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign

Electrek

Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market.

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

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The Renault R17 Electric Restomod Is A Gorgeous Reinterpretation Of A 1970s Classic

InsideEVs

It’s wider, more powerful and has a tastefully recreated digital dash. Oh, and it’s also electric.

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NIO beats Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 earnings and reports record-high EV deliveries

Electrek

NIO has shared its unaudited Q2 financial results for 2024, which detailed record-high EV deliveries that helped the automaker snag an even larger portion of the overall market in China. NIO also surpassed the expectations of financial gurus on Wall Street with its quarterly earnings.

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The Affordable Kia EV3 Is Already Selling Well

InsideEVs

In the first full month of sales in its home country, the EV3 was close to its more popular gas-powered siblings.

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Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total

Electrek

Ford announced Thursday that F-150 Lightning sales climbed 160% in August. Despite the surge, Ford’s gas-powered cars and trucks still accounted for 86% of sales last month.

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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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How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I analyze the competitive landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, focusing on the Xpeng Mona M03 and others’ effect on the global auto market. About 3 years ago, I wrote about cars that seemed to be impressive before, like the Xpeng P5 and the BYD Dolphin. [continued] The post How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid Offers Strong Lease Deals On the Air Pure Sedan

The Truth About Cars

The Lucid Air sedan is one of the most impressive electric vehicles to debut, but its often deep-six-figure price tag has put it out of reach for a significant number of potential buyers. Lucid is taking steps to make the price more appealing, and through September 30, the Air Pure is available for a monthly lease price that rivals much cheaper models’ deals.

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Honda Is Crushing It Right Now

InsideEVs

Strong sales of hybrids, the all-electric Prologue and its SUV lineup led Honda to record sales in August.

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Hyundai launches lower-priced IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric in Korea

Electrek

Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea. Hyundai unveiled new E-Value + trims for the IONIQ 5, IO NIQ 6, and Kona EVs in its home market. The cheaper Hyundai EVs use the same battery as the standard models and start at around $22,500 with incentives. Will the new models make their way to the US?

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BYD’s Backdoor Entry Into Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

I just wrote about the possibility BYD will become the largest automaker in the world. Right after doing so, I was scrolling through stories and saw that BYD has just made a move into Germany that I see as a kind of quick, backdoor way into the country. Just note. [continued] The post BYD’s Backdoor Entry Into Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy

Electrek

A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3.

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Volvo EX30 Made In Belgium May Still Be Affordable. Here’s Why

InsideEVs

Despite moving some production away from China, affordability is still in sight for the EX30, CEO Jim Rowan indicated.

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Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by

Electrek

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge , we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll.

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2019 Jaguar I-Pace Recalled For The Fifth Time Over Battery Fire Risk

InsideEVs

This time, a new software update will limit the state of charge to 80%. A permanent fix still hasn’t been found, though.

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Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler

Electrek

Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people, including my family, this is the holy grail of EVs. It is part electric luxury sports sedan, part four-wheel-drive off-roader and trailer hauler, and most importantly, part minivan. How well do these come together?

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200,000 Didi Electric Cars for Mexico, 600-Kilometer Electric Truck, Modular Flying Car in 2026 …

CleanTechnica EVs

From the Hyundai IONIQ 5 now being built in the US, to the CEO of Volvo Cars saying the best car he’s ever driven is an EV, to Chinese ride-hailing platform Didi bringing 200,000 electric cars to Mexico, we’ve got a lot of fun EV stories to highlight in this. [continued] The post 200,000 Didi Electric Cars for Mexico, 600-Kilometer Electric Truck, Modular Flying Car in 2026 … appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Genesis Electrified G80 update launches with more range, a roomier interior, and new style

Electrek

The Genesis Electrified G80 has been upgraded to the flagship level in its latest reboot. Genesis launched the Electrified G80 update in Korea with a roomier interior, more range and features, and a sleek new style.

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Tesla shares spike on Full Self-Driving release plans in China and Europe

Teslarati

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are up this morning based on the company’s announcement last night that it would release Full Self-Driving in both China and Europe in the first quarter of 2025. On Thursday morning , Tesla released an extensive Full Self-Driving roadmap with specific date goals for the release of certain features, as well as explicit plans to expand the FSD suite to regions outside of North America.

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The Corporate Sector Continues to Lag Behind Private Households for EV Uptake

CleanTechnica EVs

The EU’s corporate car market stagnation is explained by poor progress in fleets electrification in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households in terms of electrification, new H1 data by Dataforce shows. In the whole EU, 13.8% of all new private registrations were. [continued] The post The Corporate Sector Continues to Lag Behind Private Households for EV Uptake appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace Faces Its Fifth Recall for Battery Fire Risk

The Truth About Cars

The electric Jaguar I-Pace debuted to mostly positive reviews and won design awards for its striking look, but the road since then has been anything but smooth. Jaguar recently recalled the vehicle for the fifth time for an issue that could cause battery fires, and the automaker hasn’t yet figured out a fix for the problem. Jag’s recall only impacts the first-year 2019 I-Pace, but five recalls for the same issue can’t be overlooked.

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RadRover 6 Plus e-bike $200 off + FREE $499 battery, Segway e-scooter $425 low, Jackery power station $270 off, more

Electrek

It’s time for another edition of our daily Green Deals roundup, but don’t spend too much time reading this if you’re looking to score today’s offer on the RadRover 6 Plus Electric Fat Tire Bike. It’s now $200 off with a FREE $499 extra battery thrown-in for today only, and it’s already starting to sell out. We also spotted the best price of the year on Segway Ninebot F35 Electric Scooter joined by some solid price drops on Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and this Greenworks 48V B

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SpaceX launches 7000th Starlink satellite with latest Falcon 9 launch

Teslarati

SpaceX reached a new milestone with its Starlink high-speed internet program during today’s Falcon 9 launch. At 11:33 a.m. EDT, SpaceX launched 21 more Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, just one day after unfavorable weather conditions delayed takeoff. The Falcon 9 first-stage took off from Space Launch Complex 40.

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Volkswagen Chief Warns Brand Has "One, Maybe Two" Years To Get It Together

InsideEVs

Plus, BYD pushes pause on Mexico and more Ultium workers join the UAW.

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Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year

The Driven EV News

NZ smart charging company looks to double installations of smart charging units as it shifts its focus to the Australian market. The post Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year appeared first on The Driven.

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Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bike from Radio Flyers, Talaria MX5 Sting Pro, more

Electrek

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike launches from Radio Flyer and Fucare, Denver’s popular e-bike subsidies, Australia Post using new electric motorbikes for mail delivery, Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launch, and more.

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