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Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026

Green Car Reports

EV battery prices have been falling, and they could decline even more steeply over the next two years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. On the pack level, global average battery prices declined from $153 per kwh in 2022 to $149 in 2023, according to the report, which predicts that they'll continue dropping to $80 per kwh by 2026. That's.

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CATL's New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold

InsideEVs

Some Chinese EVs already use sodium-ion batteries. Now they're hoping to unlock new levels of extreme weather performance.

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Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappears

Green Car Reports

Tesla appears to have discontinued its vinyl wrap option for the Cybertruck. It's no longer listed in the automaker's online accessories shop, where it was previously found. This was first spotted by Canada's Drive Tesla, which noted that the disappearance of the Cybertruck wrap option comes after Tesla reduced the number of colors from 11 to.

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Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20,000 EV, but it could help create one

Electrek

That $20,000 luxury Lucid EV you’ve been waiting for will likely never hit the market. CEO Peter Rawlinson said Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20K vehicle. However, it could play a role in bringing cheaper EVs to market.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours

Green Car Reports

A Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype toppled a record set by the Porsche Taycan Mercedes drove a CLA EV 2,309 miles in 24 hours around the Nardo test track The Mercedes CLA EV could become the most efficient EV on sale in the U.S. Records are meant to be broken, and Mercedes-Benz has just busted one set by Porsche. In April, Mercedes-Benz quietly took.

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Tesla’s top battery supplier says Elon doesn’t know how to make battery cells

Electrek

Tesla’s top battery cell supplier, CATL, is throwing some cold water on Tesla’s battery plans and the CEO even said that Elon Musk “doesn’t know how to make battery cells.

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Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

The Driven EV News

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners. The post Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid appeared first on The Driven.

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CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has begun manufacturing its second generation sodium ion batteries with full production expected in 2027. The post CATL Will Put Its Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries Into Production In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The US’s first onshore wave energy project gets the green light

Electrek

Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) has secured the final permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to install its first onshore wave energy system in the US at AltaSea’s site in the Port of Los Angeles. This pilot project will be the first of its kind in the US.

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AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

The Driven EV News

AGL offers free charging - for a few months - at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking. The post AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers 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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Tesla Cybertruck Driving On FSD Fails To Detect Mannequin

InsideEVs

In a series of tests run by an independent YouTuber, the Tesla Cybertruck repeatedly failed pedestrian safety tests.

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BYD just nabbed another ‘world’s first’ milestone as record sales run heats up

Electrek

China’s BYD just topped another major milestone. The EV giant produced its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) this week, becoming the first automaker to accomplish the feat. BYD’s accomplishment comes just three years after its one-millionth NEV rolled off the assembly line. After its fifth straight record sales month, BYD is now closing in on top global automakers like Ford.

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BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

The Driven EV News

BYD says it has now produced 10 million new energy vehicles - a mix of full battery electric and plug in hybrids - and is aiming for five million a year. The post BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot appeared first on The Driven.

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Penske Truck Leasing kicks off a US rooftop solar rollout in Illinois

Electrek

Penske Truck Leasing is rolling out rooftop solar on its US truck leasing, rental, and maintenance buildings, starting in Illinois.

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

Brief

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Alberta: A Canadian province of clean energy and opportunity

Innovation News Network

NAIT Industry Solutions partners with industries to develop clean technologies, protect intellectual property, and maximise research funding. The post Alberta: A Canadian province of clean energy and opportunity appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Kia is slowing EV9 output in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why

Electrek

Kia is hitting the brakes on production of its first three-row electric SUV in the US. Despite the EV9’s successful debut, new concerns about the EV tax credit are reportedly causing Kia to scale back — at least for now.

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New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric air taxis are not going to take over transportation. In my humble opinion, our skies are not going to be full of small aircraft that look like giant bugs. We won’t have swarms of aircraft risking collision and devastating crashes into buildings. However, I do believe that electric air. [continued] The post New Autonomous Air Taxi Trial in Thailand appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath

Electrek

Elon Musk is hinting at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but you shouldn’t hold your breath as it’s not the first time he said that.

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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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Best Value for Money EVs — Full Size (E Segment)

CleanTechnica EVs

This is the fifth of a five-part series of articles (you can check the others here: part one: A segment/city cars, part two: B segment/subcompacts, part three: C segment/compacts, and part four: D segment/midsizers), where I look at the best affordable EVs in each size category. See the background for this. [continued] The post Best Value for Money EVs — Full Size (E Segment) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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UGREEN PowerRoam LiFePO4 stations hit new lows from $269, Save up to $1,099 on Vvolt extra battery e-bike promo, Segway, more

Electrek

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269 , with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt , which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799.

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Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3

CleanTechnica EVs

Xiaomi has just stormed into the electric vehicle arena, or “smart electric vehicle” arena, as several high-tech EV companies in China like to say. Yes, Xiaomi is mostly known for its smartphones — it’s second only to Samsung in annual production of smartphones. But as we’ve argued for years, giant. [continued] The post Xiaomi Reports 17.1% Gross Profit Margin & Shocking Growth from “Smart EV & Other New Initiatives” in Q3 appeared first on CleanTech

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Shaping Africa’s Future With Microelectronics

Cars That Think

Timothy Ayelagbe dreams of using technology to advance health care and make other improvements across Africa. Ayelagbe calls microelectronics his “joy and passion” and says he wants to use the expertise he’s gaining in the field to help others. “My ultimate goal,” he says, “is to uplift my fellow Africans.” Timothy Ayelagbe Volunteer Roles: IEEE Youth Endeavors for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology ambassador, 2025 vice president of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society student b

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State Of Michigan Partners With Electreon On Wireless Charging For UPS EVs

Electric Cars Report

Michigan state officials have announced a new collaboration with Israeli wireless EV charging company Electreon and Los Angeles-based electric vehicle manufacturer Xos. The partnership aims to introduce wireless charging stations for commercial electric vehicles within the state. Electreon’s wireless charging technology will be integrated into an Xos Stepvan.

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Watch Kia’s new EV4 hatch carve up the Nurburgring, nearly on two wheels [Video]

Electrek

Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut.

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Renault Master E-Tech priced from £37,500 plus VAT after PIVG

Electric Cars Report

Businesses who are looking for an electrifying start to their vehicle needs in 2025 can now order the New Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric – the fully-electric version of the International Van of the Year, starting from £37,500 plus VAT including the Government’s Plug-in Van Grant. Already a multi-award winning LCV and destined to make […] The post Renault Master E-Tech priced from £37,500 plus VAT after PIVG appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Damon insists its always-next-year 200 MPH electric motorcycle isn’t vaporware

Electrek

Damon Motorcycles, the startup that in 2019 unveiled a flashy electric motorcycle intended to best its combustion engine-powered competition, has announced that it has gone public and will assemble its first production-intent motorcycles next year.

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Honda Prologue Quietly Wins Over New Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of the Honda Prologue, the company's first battery electric SUV, have been brisk. What makes it so appealing to buyers? The post Honda Prologue Quietly Wins Over New Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Groundbreaking EV And Hybrid Do-Over

InsideEVs

It draws on the EQXX and wants to pick a fight with Tesla and China’s EVs with efficiency and range for its EV and hybrid powertrains.

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What Back-to-Office Mandates Mean for Fleets

Green Fleet Magazine

With back-to-office traffic rising, fleet managers can boost safety and efficiency through strategic planning, real-time data, and driver coaching.

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Volkswagen's 'Active Hood' Technology Could Save Pedestrian Lives

InsideEVs

The upcoming feature was showcased on an ID.7 EV. Right before coming to a full stop, the front hood of the EV pops up.

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Stellantis to Lay Off 1,100 As Jeep Gladiator Sales Tumble

The Truth About Cars

The Jeep Gladiator drummed up a ton of interest around its release in 2019, but the off-road truck hasn’t been able to sustain that excitement. Sales have fallen dramatically over the last year, leading parent company Stellantis to resort to layoffs at the Gladiator factory. Stellantis said it would cut one of the Toledo South Assembly Plant’s shifts.

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Cheapest Lucid Air Recalled Because The Drive Motor Wiring Harness Is Too Short

InsideEVs

Over 1,500 Lucid Air Pure EVs were inadvertently fitted with a subframe wiring harness that’s shorter than the original design.

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Do Can-Am’s Electric Motorcycles Make Sense?

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent video from the Electric Cycle Rider channel on YouTube gives us a look at a really cool bike that you can get from Can-Am. Yes, that Can-Am! Normally, the name Can-Am makes people think of three-wheeled vehicles (two in the front, one in the back for stability), but. [continued] The post Do Can-Am’s Electric Motorcycles Make Sense? appeared first on CleanTechnica.