January, 2025

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Report: Ram cancels 500-mile 1500 REV electric truck

Green Car Reports

Stellantis has reportedly cancelled a bigger-battery version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck that the automaker previously said would offer 500 miles of range. According to a Wednesday Mopar Insiders report, the truck brand is now telling suppliers that the long-range model has been cancelled, and to cease work and spending on any parts.

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Tesla named as one of world’s safest car brands: UK study

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A study from U.K. car insurance comparison service Confused.com has revealed that Tesla is one of the safest car brands in the world. Tesla’s vehicles have proven their safety over the years, highlighting the industry’s shift towards safer vehicles. The findings: In its study, Confused.com analyzed vehicle safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

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BYD Becomes 4th Best Selling Automaker in the World!

CleanTechnica EVs

Toyota was again the top selling automaker in the world in 2024. Toyota Motor Corp. ended the year with 10.82 million sales (though, that was down 3.7% from 2023). Top rival Volkswagen AG was well behind with 9.03 million sales (down 2% from 2023). Hyundai Motor Group reached 7.23 sales. [continued] The post BYD Becomes 4th Best Selling Automaker in the World!

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Worry About Sentient AI—Not for the Reasons You Think

Cars That Think

When AI researchers talk about the risks of advanced AI, theyre typically either talking about immediate risks, like algorithmic bias and misinformation, or existential risks , as in the danger that superintelligent AI will rise up and end the human species. Philosopher Jonathan Birch , a professor at the London School of Economics, sees different risks.

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

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Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers

Electrek

Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers. He said it would be difficult, but Tesla would do it.

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Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge

The Driven EV News

Australian Tesla Model S clocks up 800,000 kms. And it still driving like new and with just its second set of brake pads. The post Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Model 3 is the most affordable car to run in the United States: study

Teslarati

A study from Self Financial has determined that the Tesla Model 3 sedan is the most affordable car to run in the United States. Its sibling, the best-selling Model Y crossover also made it to the list. This is quite impressive for Tesla’s two mainstream vehicles as the Model 3 and Model Y are both premium priced. The analysis: For its study , Self Financial considered the running costs of the 50 best-selling vehicles from 2022 to 2024 to find out how much it costs to run a car on average i

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UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk

CleanTechnica EVs

The UK’s Electrifying.com recently conducted a survey of car buyers in the UK. The survey found that “60% of car buyers now say Musks controversial reputation actively puts them off buying a Tesla,” the company writes. 60%! Is there any other company where 60% of potential buyers aren’t willing to. [continued] The post UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Battery Degradation Just Isn't Much Of An Issue

InsideEVs

A British EV dealer analyzed 300 used EVs, and the results are more proof that you don't have to worry about your car's battery.

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The world’s largest solar + storage project will deliver power 24/7

Electrek

The United Arab Emirates is building the worlds largest solar and battery storage project that will dispatch clean energy 24/7.

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

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Asimov's Laws of Robotics Need an Update for AI

Cars That Think

In 1942, the legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov introduced his Three Laws of Robotics in his short story Runaround.

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BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR gaining Tesla Supercharger access soon

Green Car Reports

A brace of luxury brands are slated to get Tesla Supercharger access soon. Tesla recently updated the NACS page on its website to show BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (incorporating Jaguar and Land Rover) on the "coming soon" list of automakers supporting the Tesla's Superchargers. Specific timing isn't listed, however. After Ford kicked things off.

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Tesla falls out of favor among German businesses over Elon Musk behavior

Teslarati

Several German businesses such as energy supplier Badenova, house construction company Viebrock, and drugstore chain Rossmann have expressed their intention to steer clear of new Tesla vehicles over Elon Musk’s actions and statements. Swearing off Tesla: Badenova board member Hans-Martin Hellebrand criticized Elon Musk’s activities, as they are allegedly weakening Germany as a business location, as noted in a Kronen Zeitung report. “Elon Musk’s actions, now more or less i

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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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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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China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 – in numbers

Electrek

China saw monumental solar and wind growth in 2024, according to data released today by its National Energy Administration (NEA).

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25% of Americans Avoiding Tesla Tech Because of Elon Musk

CleanTechnica EVs

Three things are no secret: 1) Elon Musk benefits more than any other individual from Tesla’s success, 2) Elon Musk has gotten extremely involved in political matters (emphasis on “extremely”), and 3) many people won’t buy Tesla products because of those first two facts. New research from JW Surety Bonds. [continued] The post 25% of Americans Avoiding Tesla Tech Because of Elon Musk appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla recalls over 230,000 vehicles due to rearview camera issue

Green Car Reports

Tesla is recalling 239,382 electric vehicles because of rearview camera displays that could fail. The recall includes 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model S sedans and 2023-2025 Model X and Model Y crossovers. Circuit boards in these vehicles could short out, causing a loss of the rearview camera image, according to the NHTSA. A functioning rearview.

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Tesla China announces 30-day free Enhanced Autopilot + ASS trial

Teslarati

Tesla China has launched a new incentive for its domestic customers to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. As per the electric vehicle maker, one of its most popular advanced driver-assist systems will be free to use for 30 days to celebrate the spring festival. Tesla China’s announcement: As could be seen in a poster shared by Tesla China on Weibo, Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) can be accessed by compatible Tesla vehicles across the country for 30 days free of charge.

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This Year, RISC-V Laptops Really Arrive

Cars That Think

Buried in the inner workings of your laptop is a secret blueprint, dictating the set of instructions the computer can execute and serving as the interface between hardware and software. The instructions are immutable and hidden behind proprietary technology. But starting in 2025, you could buy a new and improved laptop whose secrets are known to all.

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes early results for December. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running

Electrek

Solar generated11%of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember. EU gas generation declined for the fifth year in a row, and total fossil generation fell to a historic low.

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Waymo Robotaxis Safer Than Any Human-Driven Cars — MUCH Safer

CleanTechnica EVs

Swiss Re, a top reinsurer globally, has analyzed a lot of data, and it has determined that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human drivers, and even safer than human drivers of new cars with the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Swiss Re has more than 500,000 liability claims and. [continued] The post Waymo Robotaxis Safer Than Any Human-Driven Cars MUCH Safer appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Scout thinks EVs should be easy to repair yourself

Green Car Reports

Scout Motors wants owners to be able to repair its electric trucks without visiting a dealership unless absolutely necessary. Now it's providing more detail on how it plans to make that happen. When it unveiled concept versions of the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck last October, Scout claimed that approximately 80% of repairs could be.

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First Tesla Semi high-volume production builds expected this 2025

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi is still on track to start its production this 2025. This suggests that Tesla’s Class 8 all-electric truck could become a more common sight on public roads soon. The Tesla Semi program: The Tesla Semi was unveiled alongside the next-generation Roadster back in late 2017. The vehicle held its first delivery event in December 2022.

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Reversible Computing Escapes the Lab in 2025

Cars That Think

Michael Frank has spent his career as an academic researcher working over three decades in a very peculiar niche of computer engineering. According to Frank, that peculiar niches time has finally come. I decided earlier this year that it was the right time to try to commercialize this stuff, Frank says. In July 2024, he left his position as a senior engineering scientist at Sandia National Laboratories to join a startup, U.S. and U.K.

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Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

The Driven EV News

I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6. The post Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Huge Growth in Nissan LEAF & Ariya EV Sales in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

There seems to be a trend developing. … As automakers publish their December, 4th quarter, and full-year 2024 sales data, we’re seeing electric vehicles multiplying like rabbits in spring and the myth that EV sales were in decline is getting blown up like Elmer Fudd in a run-in with Bugs. [continued] The post Huge Growth in Nissan LEAF & Ariya EV Sales in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debut, to be made in US in 2026

Green Car Reports

Honda 0 SUV arrives first in North America in early 2026 Honda 0 Saloon arrives in the later half of the year, likely as a niche flagship Production of both models begins this year in Ohio Honda showed off near-production-ready prototypes of the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Following.

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Tesla lands $87 million Megapack project in Belgium

Teslarati

Tesla is set to provide its Megapack grid-scale batteries for a new energy storage project in Belgium, coming as the latest of many storage facilities popping up around the world. Clean electricity provider Energy Solutions Group (ESG) will deploy Tesla Megapacks to establish a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Harmignies, Belgium, expected to cost around 85 million euros (~$87.4 million USD), according to a report from Netherlands-based publication De Tijd this week.

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Report: Parts Availability for General Motors’ 6.2-Liter V8 Becoming Major Issue

The Truth About Cars

General Motors small-block V8s have long been famous for boasting solid reliability at competitive prices. But the 6.2-liter L87 motor (found in late-model Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade) is presently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for defects.

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Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia

The Driven EV News

Chery offers Australia's cheapest electric SUV with $6,000 off the standard price to new buyers. The post Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla FSD will ‘go ballistic’ next year, says guy who said that last year

Electrek

Tesla will go ballistic next year on the back of its autonomy efforts says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who said the same thing last year about this year and many years before.

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