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Scout CEO: Most people ordering the hybrid because of range anxiety

Green Car Reports

Reservations for Scout Motors' range-extended models are outpacing those for pure electric versions, Scout CEO Scott Keogh said in an interview with Bloomberg at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The new Volkswagen Group brand plans to launch its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck in 2027 with a powertrain called Harvester that adds a gasoline.

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Lucid Air passes the Canadian winter test with flying colors

Electrek

I had the opportunity to drive the Lucid Air Touring for a little more than a week during the holidays, and I can say with confidence that the California-designed and engineered electric luxury sedan passes the Canadian winter test with flying colors. I am impressed. Lets dive into it.

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Feds investigating 2.6M Teslas over Smart Summon remote driving feature

Green Car Reports

The NHTSA on Tuesday said it is opening an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla electric vehicles in the U.S. over reports of crashes involving the automaker's Actually Smart Summon remote-driving feature. Launched in September, Actually Smart Summon is the current version of the Smart Summon remote valet feature Tesla introduced in 2019. It's.

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This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China

Electrek

The same day as uncamouflaged photos leaked of the long-awaited Model Y refresh in winter testing, we got an official unveil of the vehicle.

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

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Mercedes-Benz EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in February

Green Car Reports

Starting in February, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will be able to charge at 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. Supercharger access will be enabled via a software update installed by dealerships—not over-the-air. Customers will be contacted by Mercedes to schedule this. The update will.

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Ford’s electric Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Mustang for the first time in 2024

Electrek

Who said Fords electric crossover SUV wasnt a real Mustang? The Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Ford Mustang for the first time last year as one of the top-selling EVs in the US.

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Hydrogen dead end: Hyzon board votes to dissolve company

Electrek

The board of directors of the troubled hydrogen fuel cell maker has voted to dissolve the company that developed the first HFC garbage truck to North America last spring , pending shareholder approval.

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Volkswagen EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in June

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen will rollout Tesla Supercharger access for its EV customers this summer, when adapters will be ready for current CCS-equipped vehicles. "We get access to the network in June/July, when we have an official VW adapter," VW spokesperson Mark Gillies told PCMag at CES 2025 this week, adding that the automaker is still lining up suppliers to.

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South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africas economy. The countrys automotive industry contributes 5.3% to GDP (3.2% manufacturing and 2.1% retail). In 2023, the export of vehicles. [continued] The post South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh Spied Without Any Camouflage

InsideEVs

The best-selling EV in the world has a new face.

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

Brief

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2025 To Be Year Of Electrification In Africa & South America

CleanTechnica EVs

In the EV world, I think most would agree that the biggest story of 2024 was the rapid scaling up of EV sales in China, particularly from future automotive king BYD. The Chinese EV market had been growing fast for years, and BYD had more than a decade of EV. [continued] The post 2025 To Be Year Of Electrification In Africa & South America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 SUVs its first year and now it’s ready to take the US by storm

Electrek

Despite its smaller size, Volvos cheapest electric SUV is already having a massive impact on sales. In 2024, its first year on the market, Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 models. With deliveries now kicking off in the US, the EV is poised to see even more demand in 2025.

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Tesla launches new Model Y in China: Here’s what’s new

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched a new, refreshed design of the Model Y with new features, a better interior, and even a new color in China. After months of anticipation and plenty of speculation over the past eight months , Tesla has officially launched a new Model Y crossover that packs two configurations with a Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel-Drive being offered currently.

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Volkswagen Sold 383,100 Fully Electric Vehicles in 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen released worldwide sales data today. A decent portion of the news release, which admittedly was not very long, was about the brand’s EV business. The company noted that it has delivered around 500,000 units of the ID.3 since it was released, a big event I recall Steve Hanley attended. [continued] The post Volkswagen Sold 383,100 Fully Electric Vehicles in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Tesla Model Y “Juniper” with “cyber” headlights and no camo sighted in China

Teslarati

The first photographs of a fully-uncovered updated Tesla Model Y Juniper prototype have been shared online. As can be seen in the photos, Tesla seems to have implemented some cyber design elements to its best-selling vehicle. The latest sighting: Photos of the apparent Tesla Model Y Juniper prototype were recently shared on Chinese social media. The photos were reportedly taken at a winter testing facility in Northeast China.

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Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Refresh: This Is It

InsideEVs

Tesla introduced the long-awaited, updated Model Y crossover to its China website on Thursday. It has design tweaks and more range.

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Mexico Plans To Manufacture Low-Cost Electric Vehicles By Olinia

CleanTechnica EVs

When the opening game of the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, Mexico plans to present a domestically manufactured electric vehicle from Olinia to the millions of people who will be following the tournament. Maybe the thought of yet another EV manufacturer doesn’t grab. [continued] The post Mexico Plans To Manufacture Low-Cost Electric Vehicles By Olinia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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UBS: Tesla could collect over $1 billion from EU automakers due to pooling deal

Teslarati

Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that several automakers are looking to pool carbon emissions with Tesla to comply with the European Unions 2025 rules on CO2 emissions. As per analysts from UBS Group AG, such a deal could result in Tesla collecting over $1 billion from other automakers this year. The pooling deals: As per previous reports , the automakers that are looking to pool CO2 emissions with Tesla include Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru.

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Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. However, as Dr. Maximilian Holland says, BEVs. [continued] The post Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Model Y Juniper refresh spied uncamouflaged for first time in winter testing

Electrek

Teslas Model Y Juniper refresh has been spotted for the first time undergoing winter testing in China, in anticipation of an imminent reveal.

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South Africa’s ICE Vehicle Exports Decline by 23% In 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

Growing competition from EVs in key markets cited as one of the reasons for sharp decline. Six years ago, I wrote an article on how South Africa could miss out on the massive opportunities from the EV transition if the country did not act fast enough. Thats because the auto. [continued] The post South Africas ICE Vehicle Exports Decline by 23% In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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We Sat Down With Faraday Future At CES 2025. It Got Weird

InsideEVs

Long-troubled Faraday Future has a new sub-brand and big plans. But a cloud still hangs over the EV company.

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EVs At 30.1% Share In France – Renault 5 Poised For The Lead?

CleanTechnica EVs

Decembers auto market saw plugin EVs at 29.6% share in France, down from 30.1% year on year. BEVs lost volume YoY, in a hold-back ahead of tougher emissions requirements in 2025. PHEVs and plugless HEVs both saw YoY growth. Overall auto volume was 183,661 units, up 1.5% YoY. The new. [continued] The post EVs At 30.1% Share In France – Renault 5 Poised For The Lead?

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Hyundai commits a record +$16.6 billion in Korea to develop new tech and EVs

Electrek

The worlds third-largest auto group is going all-in to lead the shift to electrification. With plans to pour a record over $16.6 billion into advancing new tech and EVs in South Korea, Hyundai is laying the groundwork for the future. Can the new investment help it surpass Volkswagen or Toyota in global sales?

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In-Wheel Electric Motors From Donut Labs & Elaphe Debut At CES 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

Two companies have brought versions of their in-wheel motors to CES 2025 hoping to attract attention from manufacturers. The post In-Wheel Electric Motors From Donut Labs & Elaphe Debut At CES 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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XPeng shares first images of its new G7 SUV, which will start at an ultra-competitive price of $34K

Electrek

Mere hours after images emerged of a seemingly new Tesla Model Y performing winter testing in China, XPeng Motors unveiled a new SUV called the G7 that will compete directly with the worlds best-selling BEV.

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ steering wheel hints at Cybertruck ‘steer by wire’

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y “Juniper” is nearing production it seems, especially as new spy shots of the vehicle were shared from China this morning. More details about the next-generation version of Tesla’s best-selling vehicle are coming out, and speculation is running alongside at a similar pace, especially considering the first interior photos are now circulating.

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This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

Electrek

The Escape Solar and Storage project inLincoln County, Nevada, will send clean power to big resort customers on the Las Vegas Strip.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper: It Will Probably Look Like This

InsideEVs

We rendered the new Model Y based on spy shots we've seen, so you don't have to wait until the official reveal.

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Hyundai’s first EV sports car has even Lamborghini interested [Video]

Electrek

The IONIQ 5 N is the fastest Hyundai ever made, electric or gas-powered. The sporty electric car is so good that its now drawing the attention of some of the industrys finest. Hyundais EV sports car was recently spotted outside a Lamborghini test facility. Check out the video below.

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Scout: Most people ordering the hybrid because of range anxiety

Green Car Reports

Reservations for Scout Motors' range-extended models are outpacing those for pure electric versions, CEO Scott Keogh said in an interview with Bloomberg at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The new Volkswagen Group brand plans to launch its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck in 2027 with a powertrain called Harvester that adds a gasoline engine.

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Tesla to open Supercharging Network to Mercedes-Benz: Here’s when

Teslarati

Tesla is set to enable Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle drivers to access its expansive Supercharging Network in February, the company confirmed today. Mercedes-Benz becomes the latest of several OEMs to utilize Tesla’s massive EV charging infrastructure , something it opened to other brands starting early last year. Drivers of the German automaker’s EVs will be able to plug in at any Tesla Supercharger in the United States starting in February.

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Tesla Expectations for 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

Former Tesla employee and occasional CleanTechnica writer David Havasi and I sat down today for a long discussion on the evolving US EV market and expectations for Tesla worldwide in 2025. To start off, we talked a bit about how much the EV market has changed around us locally, and. [continued] The post Tesla Expectations for 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Novatron and Oxford Sigma join forces on fusion power plant development

Innovation News Network

Discover how Novatron and Oxford Sigma are revolutionising clean energy with their groundbreaking fusion power plant partnership. The post Novatron and Oxford Sigma join forces on fusion power plant development appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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