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Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the seventh time

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing warnings of low tire pressure. This recall includes not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y crossovers, for a total of 694,304.

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Tesla Sales Are Tanking In Europe

InsideEVs

Eleven months into 2024, Tesla is seeing a double-digit decrease in registrations.

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Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs

Electrek

Tesla has found a problem with cell denting in some Cybertrucks and it is starting to change the battery packs. The automaker is even sending the trucks back to Gigafactory Texas to investigate and replace the packs.

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear fantasy could slam brakes on EV uptake

The Driven EV News

New analysis says Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy could deprive 2.1 million Australians of $2,000 a year in fuel savings, or a total a annual bill of $4.2 billion. The post Peter Duttons nuclear fantasy could slam brakes on EV uptake 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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GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast-chargers with Omni Port

Green Car Reports

General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint's Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North.

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Tesla launches the first large-scale lithium refinery in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla has officially started operations at its new lithium refining factory in Texas, coming over a year after the company first broke ground on the site. On Saturday, the Tesla North America account on X announced that, for the first time, the team fed raw materials through the kiln of its Robstown lithium refinery. The site, located outside of Corpus Christi, is the first large-scale refinery for battery-grade lithium in the U.S. , and the first industrial deployment of an acid-free lithium re

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52% of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Also: Geely is Rising Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring yet another new record, a little more than 1.27 million sales (in a 2.42-million-unit overall market). Thats up 51% year over year (YoY), and its the 4th month above one million units. [continued] The post 52% of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins!

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Green Car Reports

In U.S. form, ID.Buzz is larger, more powerful, with price over $60,000 Up to 234 miles of EPA range, from 10-80% in as little as 26 min. No bidirectional charging or campervan as of yet The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is one of the most head-turning, attention-getting new vehicles available at any price. And that’s even before some people know or.

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Tesla eyes first city for Robotaxi operation with preliminary talks

Teslarati

Tesla is already eyeing the first city where it plans to launch some sort of Robotaxi operation as it has initiated preliminary talks with the authorities in the area, a new report states. At its Robotaxi unveiling event in October , Tesla said it planned to kick off fully autonomous ride-sharing operation in Texas and California as early as 2025. It has already started talks with local authorities in one of those states.

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Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars

Electrek

Brand-new Tesla vehicles are experiencing self-driving computer failures, which are resulting in significant problems. Inside sources say that the problem is contributing to overwhelming Teslas service.

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

Brief

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Tesla Cybertrucks Are Piling Up On Used Car Lots

InsideEVs

Sales of Teslas radical truck got off to a great start, but they seem to have slowed down.

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Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

Green Car Reports

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company EVs, hybrids, and software could be at the core of potential overlap Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that.

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Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s when

Teslarati

Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, which has been codenamed “Juniper,” is reportedly set to launch in the Chinese market very soon, local media in the country is reporting. CarNewsChina is indicating that the new Model Y will have both a five-seat and six-seat variation. The five-seater will feature a facelift much like the Model 3 “Highland” did, and will enter production in January 2025.

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The world’s highest solar + storage project is online in Tibet

Electrek

At 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level, phase two of the worlds highest-altitude solar plus storage project has begun generating power, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in extreme conditions.

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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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New Tesla Model Y with Facelift Going into Production in January — Report

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve long been waiting for a new, facelifted Tesla Model Y (“Model Y Juniper”) to launch following the launch of the new, facelifted Tesla Model 3 (“Model 3 Highland”). After all, they are mostly the same vehicle the Model Y being just a bit taller and longer. Initially, about. [continued] The post New Tesla Model Y with Facelift Going into Production in January Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Toyota bZ4x price drops by up to $6,000

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota bZ4x costs $38,465 Toyota gave the bZ4x a $6,000 price cut; Limited trims are now $5,380 less expensive EPA range ratings should max out at 252 miles Expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships early next year, the 2025 Toyota bZ4x gets a price cut, as well as more driver-assist features and a new Nightshade Edition grade. The base.

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Tesla reveals design inspiration behind Cybercab’s gold color

Teslarati

An interview with Tesla’s lead designer this week has revealed why the company went with the color gold for its recently unveiled autonomous ride-hailing vehicle. In a video shared on Tuesday, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen was hosted by Petersen Automotive Museum for an interview about the Cybercab, which is currently on display at the Los Angeles, California location.

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Watch How Fast This EV Swaps Its Battery

InsideEVs

The Onvo L60 can swap its batteries for fresh ones far quicker than any DC fast charger.

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Electric Vehicles Create More Jobs than Fossil Fuel Vehicles — Research

CleanTechnica EVs

In a comment thread on an article yesterday, a reader made an important point. Although there’s a common narrative that a transition to electric vehicles will reduce jobs in the auto industry, the opposite is actually true! A University of Michigan study published earlier this year found that automotive assembly. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Create More Jobs than Fossil Fuel Vehicles Research appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ram REV electric pickup truck delayed to 2026, Ramcharger set for 2025

Green Car Reports

Ram now plans its first electric truck for a 2026 launch Series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the first half of 2025 Stellantis—without a permanent CEO—says battery-electric demand is slowing The all-electric Ram 1500 REV full-size pickup truck has been delayed once again, with the series hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger now due to arrive.

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Tesla uses this Cybertruck wiper Easter Egg to help efficiency and aerodynamics

Teslarati

Tesla uses a little-known Cybertruck Easter Egg with the massive windshield wiper to help with efficiency and aerodynamics. The Easter Egg is called “Aero Mode,” and it all has to do with the positioning of the obnoxiously large windshield wiper that Tesla installed on the Cybertruck. According to the Cybertruck’s Lead Engineer, Wes Morrill, Aero Mode positions the wiper vertically along the A Pillar of the all-electric pickup.

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'It’s A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger

InsideEVs

The former Nissan-Renault chief isn't staying quiet about the former's potential merger with Honda. Plus: a Tesla recall, and Cybercabs in Austin?

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GM/ChargePoint Deal Shows The Complex Future Of EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

A new deal between GM and ChargePoint has many EV enthusiasts feeling a bit lost. I mean, didnt GM recently make a lot of progress building stations with EVgo and host businesses like Pilot and Flying J? To get to the bottom of this, we have to first explore some. [continued] The post GM/ChargePoint Deal Shows The Complex Future Of EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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AC Future debuting zero-emissions RV at CES in Jan

Green Car Reports

A pair of California-based companies plan to unveil a prototype electric RV at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. The vehicle, officially styled as an "AI Transformable Home" (AI-TH), was announced at CES 2024 this past January by startup AC Future. That firm has since partnered with Hydra Design Labs which, says it specializes.

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Amazon announces major milestone in EV transition with Rivian

Teslarati

Amazon announced a major milestone in its electric vehicle transition, officially bringing 20,000 Rivian EDVs (electric delivery vans) into its fleet. Back in 2019 , Amazon announced its Climate Pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Part of the Pledge included a partnership with Rivian for 100,000 all-electric delivery vehicles. The goal was to have all EDVs on the road and in the Amazon fleet by 2030.

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Archer completes construction of US assembly plant, eVTOL production to begin in early 2025

Electrek

Archer Aviation announced it has completed construction of a new 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility in Georgia and is already implementing tooling to begin building its proprietary Midnight aircraft in early 2025. Longtime partner Stellantis assisted in the development of the new facility, and Archer will look to the global OEM to help it scale eVTOL production in the US through the end of the decade.

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BYD Seal Wins a Japan Car of the Year Award — 1st Chinese Car to Achieve This!

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD news has been flying in. Here are a few more stories. BYD Seal Wins Prestigious Japan Car of the Year Award BYD is on a roll, but even with that said, I was a bit shocked to see it winning a Japan Car of the Year award! A Chinese. [continued] The post BYD Seal Wins a Japan Car of the Year Award 1st Chinese Car to Achieve This! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Review: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron charges ahead of the rest

Green Car Reports

Q6 E-Tron EV is Audi’s first on PPE platform shared with Porsche Arrives before the end of the year in Q6 and SQ6 forms California drive suggested around 300 miles from 100 kwh isn’t a stretch Roomy, comfortable interior and good ride quality; quirky regenerative braking With its 2025 Q6 E-Tron lineup, Audi is helping solve a pesky.

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Tesla selling Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ units in inventory

Teslarati

Tesla is currently selling the launch edition of its Cybertruck units in inventories around the U.S., as can be seen on the company’s website. Within the past few days, Tesla’s “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks have appeared on the company’s inventory page in states across the U.S. At the time of writing on Sunday afternoon, Tesla’s website still shows inventory Foundation Series units in at least California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and likely sever

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Tesla delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency

Electrek

Tesla has officially delivered its Tesla Semi electric trucks to a rare new customer, who confirmed the truck’s efficiency. Tesla.

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Large Hadron Collider regularly makes magic, researchers say

Innovation News Network

Researchers have discovered that when the Large Hadron Collider produces top quarks, it regularly creates a property known as magic. The post Large Hadron Collider regularly makes magic, researchers say appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Porsche Macan Electric: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Green Car Reports

Macan Electric builds on Taycan’s 800V tech Leads a new generation of very quick-charging EVs Up to 315 miles of range, 21 minutes from 10-80% The Porsche Macan Electric is brimming with technology and engineering innovation that will help transform the middle of the luxury market, not just the fringes. That’s why it’s one of.

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Tesla rolls out latest FSD version, shares upcoming HW3 deployment plans

Teslarati

Tesla has begun rolling out its latest version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised this week to those with its most recent computer hardware, along with providing an update on when those with older FSD computers can expect new updates. While Tesla began rolling out its FSD Supervised v13 a couple of weeks ago , the company has begun a wider rollout of its latest version, FSD Supervised v13.2.1, to those with Hardware 4 (HW4), or AI4, computers, as confirmed by Autopilot program lead Ashok Ellu

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BYD is taking the auto market by storm, forcing legacy rivals to make desperate moves

Electrek

Chinas EV leaders are rapidly gaining market share from legacy automakers. And its not only in China. BYD and other Chinese EV makers are expanding overseas to drive growth. Facing a shrinking market share, legacy rivals are taking drastic measures to keep up.

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