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Honda and Acura EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access this spring

Green Car Reports

Honda and Acura electric vehicles will be able to use Tesla Supercharger stations starting this spring, Honda said Wednesday in a business update. As with other non-Tesla brands, Honda and Acura EV owners will receive adapters that allow their CCS-equipped vehicles to plug into Tesla's NACS chargers. The automaker did not provide any further.

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Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics

Electrek

A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musks consistent meddling in the countrys politics and promotion of a fringe far-right party.

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Polestar 7 small SUV announced, Polestar 5 reconfirmed for 2025

Green Car Reports

The next Polestar electric vehicle will be a compact SUV called the Polestar 7, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a business update. The Polestar 7 will be manufactured in Europe, and will mark the beginning of a move to a single common architecture for future vehicles, according to Polestar. The brand currently relies on an assortment of.

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24 EVs Were Driven In Freezing Weather Until They Died. One Car Stood Out

InsideEVs

Norwegian journalists wanted to see the difference between the advertised range and the real-world range. Tesla was not at the top.

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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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Which automakers have Tesla Supercharger access?

Green Car Reports

Tesla's opening its Supercharger network to non-Teslas Ford and Rivian were the first non-Teslas to plug in The opening of the Supercharger network has been a continuous ramp and not an all-in situation By the end of 2024, nearly ever major EV brand selling cars in the U.S. had signed on to offer Tesla Supercharger access, and eventually adopt the.

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Rivian’s Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined

InsideEVs

Rivian, which is still considered a startup, was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year.

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EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024

The Driven EV News

Despite barely beating numbers seen in 2023, the latest data shows that fully electric vehicles continue to dominate new sales in Norway. The post EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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More Electric Buses for Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite stagnant electric car sales, the influx of electric buses remains unabated in Australia. Lets start with EV market leader BYD. In Australia and around the world, BYD is on a roll. The company has delivered 74,000 electric buses around the globe. Rapid technology advancements, which lead to greater driver. [continued] The post More Electric Buses for Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y

Electrek

Tesla is throttling down Cybertruck production as it shifts workers to Model Y production because inventory of the electric pickup truck is piling up.

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Tesla analyst equates Cybertruck discounts to need for smaller, cheaper pickup

Teslarati

A Tesla analyst believes the company is discounting the Cybertruck because consumers are thirsting for a smaller, more affordable all-electric pickup from the company. The note, which came from Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry, comes just a day after Tesla listed several Cybertrucks on its Inventory website , which has drawn mixed reactions from investors and fans.

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

Brief

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges faster on a Tesla Supercharger than a Model 3 does

Electrek

With the release of Hyundais 2025 Ioniq 5 with native NACS port , owners are heading to Tesla Superchargers to see how the experience is. And it turns out, the away team is beating the home team at charging speed at least in some metrics.

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2024 in the Rearview Camera — Down Under Edition

CleanTechnica EVs

Even though global electric vehicle sales increased by about 2530% over 2024, Australia seemed to mark time. We started the year at about 810% penetration and ended the year in the same place, despite a plethora of new electric models being launched. In fact, it is becoming more and more. [continued] The post 2024 in the Rearview Camera Down Under Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD launches its first EV in Korea starting at just $21,500: can it rival Hyundai and Kia?

Electrek

BYD officially launched its popular Atto 3 in South Korea this week, its first EV to hit the market. The electric SUV starts at just over $21,500 in Korea, but with subsidies, prices could fall to under $14,000. Can it compete with low-cost EVs from Hyundai and Kia? With several top-selling electric cars en route, BYD looks to win over buyers.

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Scania, SKF and LOTS Group launch route for battery electric trucks

Electric Cars Report

Scania, SKF, and LOTS Group are collaborating to promote sustainable logistics by launching one of Europes longest routes for battery electric vehicles. The route, operated in partnership with Ahrns keri, is expected to significantly reduce emissions. The goal is to achieve a 97% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (WtW) while optimising transport efficiency, with 85% […] The post Scania, SKF and LOTS Group launch route for battery electric trucks appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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 developing more comprehensive Cybertruck camera cleaning system

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that it is developing a more comprehensive cleaning solution for the Cybertruck’s cameras. The update was announced by the official Tesla AI account on social media platform X. Customer complaints: Instead of a traditional rearview mirror, the Cybertruck uses a rear camera to provide drivers with a video feed of their vehicles’ rear.

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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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Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV

The Driven EV News

Polestar adds another EV in the popular compact SUV segment with plans to build it in Europe. The post Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan secures EV powertrain supply for next-gen LEAF, electric SUVs at its UK plant

Electrek

Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival, Nissan scored a new supply deal with JATCO for EV powertrains that will be built at a nearby facility. The parts will be used for the new LEAF and other upcoming Nissan EVs.

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Learning To Drive An Electric Car — BYD Edition

CleanTechnica EVs

There are many reasons to drive an electric car, but really the best reason is because it is just so much fun! The post Learning To Drive An Electric Car — BYD Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SpaceX completes second catch of lower stage, but loses Starship

Teslarati

SpaceX completed its seventh launch of Starship on Thursday, accomplishing a clean liftoff and catch of the first-stage booster. However, the upper stage was lost after its ascent. The launch took place just a few minutes after 5 p.m. on the East Coast, as the first attempts at getting Starship in the air for the seventh time were delayed by weather both last week and this week.

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Volkswagen’s Green Electricity for ID. Models

CleanTechnica EVs

It may not be taking the world by storm like BYD and Tesla have been doing, but Volkswagen is leading the way on EVs among legacy automakers from the West. With an eye on being super green and clean, that also involves powering most of those EVs with green renewable. [continued] The post Volkswagen’s Green Electricity for ID. Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint EV charger for 2025 IONIQ 5 customers

Electrek

Buy or lease the new 2025 IONIQ 5 , and Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint Level 2 EV charger. Or, you can choose a $400 charging credit. Thats a pretty sweet deal, with leases starting as low as $199 per month. Heres how you can snag the offer.

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Lexus Says Goodbye to the RC With A Final Edition Model for 2025

The Truth About Cars

Lexus and Toyota have a tendency to hang onto vehicles for much longer than other automakers. The Lexus RC is certainly one of them, still trudging along after having been on sale mostly unchanged for almost ten years. Its longevity is coming to an end, however, as Lexus recently introduced Final Edition variants of the car, making the end of the line for the brands long-running sport coupe.

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Polestar 7: A Compact SUV From Europe To Replace The Polestar 2

InsideEVs

With the coupe-like Polestar 4 already in production, the manufacturer will likely take a different approach with the Polestar 7.

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Tesla Begins Discounting Cybertuck for 2025

The Truth About Cars

Tesla is reportedly slashing Cybertruck prices to encourage customers to buy after sales declined last quarter. While the discounts are modest for a vehicle in its price range, they may be sufficient to sway some would-be customers. According to Automotive News , the company is putting $1,600 on the hood of new models with another $1,000 available for customers who received referral codes from existing Tesla owners.

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Polestar expects profits in 2025 with 5 GT launch, confirms Polestar 7 will be an entry level compact SUV

Electrek

Swedish and Chinese EV automaker Polestar has shared an updated business strategy, looking to 2025 and beyond as its next chapter in growth. Per the release detailed below, Polestar is expecting increased sales volume, especially as its long-promised Polestar 5 GT is set to launch this year. Additionally, the automaker confirmed its Polestar 7 model will be a compact SUV and its most affordable BEV to date.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covers 941 km on one battery charge during efficiency test

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen has reached a new efficiency milestone on a circuit in Nard, southern Italy: an ID.7 Pro S with a standard technology package and 210 kW (286 PS) covered a distance of 941 kilometres (584 miles) on just one battery charge (86 kWh net). This significantly exceeded the models maximum WLTP range (combined) of up […] The post Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covers 941 km on one battery charge during efficiency test appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming

Electrek

Tesla announced on X that it is working on a new way to keep the cameras clean on the Cybertruck. Hopefully, it will make its way to other Tesla vehicles because it is a common problem with the performance of its advanced driver assist systems (ADAS).

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Subaru Announces the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid

The Truth About Cars

The Subaru Crosstrek got a full redesign for the 2024 model year, but the automaker waited a while to debut the updated Crosstrek Hybrid. Its coming later in 2025 as a 2026 model-year crossover, bringing a new Subaru engine and plenty of safety equipment. The 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid gets a newly developed 2.5-liter Boxer four-cylinder engine and electric motors that make a combined 194 horsepower.

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Meet the new Genesis Electrified GV70: A refined SUV with more range and style

Electrek

Genesis officially launched the updated Electrified GV70 in Korea, starting at just over $50,000. The new electric SUV now has a bigger battery for more driving range, added luxury, and even more style. Check out the new Genesis GV70 EV below.

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Honda Wants Nissan to Stop Seeing Renault Before Getting Married

The Truth About Cars

Did you really think the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan was going to move ahead smoothly and without drama? Non ! According to a report from Bloomberg , suits at Honda have asked Nissan if it wouldnt mind washing itself of any relationship with Renault prior to shacking up. At present, the French automaker holds a 35.7 percent stake in Nissan which could be worth over half a trillion yen.

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Tesla Is Already Offering Discounts On The Cybertruck

InsideEVs

The discounts are significant, but there is a catch.

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What's the Best Day to Buy a Used Car?

The Truth About Cars

Hello there! It's podcast time! We're a day early this week -- we will shift back to Fridays next week -- and we have Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com on to talk with about a couple of different topics. Karl and I discuss the best -- and worst -- days to buy a used car, and then we segue into the possible Honda/Nissan merger. As usual, Matthew Guy stops by to discuss Stuff We Use and NASCAR.

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Volkswagen Is Closing Factories. China's EV Makers Want Them

InsideEVs

Chinese automakers looking to bypass tariffs and make a powerful statement could go after Germany's idled car factories.

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