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

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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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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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Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report

Electrek

Toyota has been revealed as the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen.

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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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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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Typical EV Range Has More Than Tripled In 10 Years

InsideEVs

In 2024, the average electric car could travel 283 miles on a single charge.

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

Brief

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Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving

Electrek

Elon Musk is praising data that he claims shows Tesla is on the verge of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, when in fact, it shows it is still years away and he is misrepresenting it.

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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access in Q1, adapters in early 2025

Green Car Reports

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers before the end of the first quarter Kia on Tuesday modified its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to.

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The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry

Cars That Think

In the early 1990s, Toyota saw that environmental awareness and tighter emissions regulations would shape the future of the automotive industry. The company aimed to create an eco-friendly, efficient vehicle that would meet future standards. In 1997 Toyota introduced the Prius to the Japanese market. The car was the worlds first mass-produced hybrid vehicle that combined gasoline and electric power to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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Why Honda Dealers Actually Want EVs

InsideEVs

The Honda Prologue's success proves that Americans are hungry for EVs from the Japanese brands they trust.

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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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BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024

Electrek

The worlds largest EV maker is making a big statement overseas. In a historic win, BYD officially outsold Toyota in EV sales on its own h ome turf for the first time last year.

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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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BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k

The Driven EV News

BYD announces aggressive new prices to kickstart 2025 as it aims to take EV leadership in Australia. The post BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k appeared first on The Driven.

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I Left My EV Unplugged In The Cold For Weeks. Here's How Much Range I Lost

InsideEVs

My Kia EV6 was left unplugged in a cold garage for nearly a month over the holidays. The amount of range I lost was truly surprising.

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Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies

Electrek

Elon Musk complains that Tesla is not getting subsidies for its electric truck chargers while calling for the end of electric vehicle subsidies in the US.

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Acura RSX name confirmed for upcoming electric SUV

Green Car Reports

Acura's second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura's next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand's past. The automaker announced Wednesday.

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ARENA Funds Electric Truck Take-Up in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is actively supporting the transition of heavy-duty trucks from diesel to electric in Australia. Great news after all, diesel starts with DIE. One hundred million Aussie dollars is on the table. Thats 62 million USD at todays exchange rate. I reached out to. [continued] The post ARENA Funds Electric Truck Take-Up in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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These Are The Top-Selling U.S. Electric Vehicles Of 2024

InsideEVs

Tesla is still king, but some new faces put up strong numbers as 8% of new car sales were all-electric in 2024.

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Ultra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech

Electrek

A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latters sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup. Customers who pre-order a TELO electric truck will be able to choose from three Aptera solar panel configurations, helping boost the vehicles range while reducing grid dependencyas long as these BEVs get made.

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Telo electric truck to feature solar panels from Aptera

Green Car Reports

The tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn't yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the sun thanks to solar panels supplied by.

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China’s EV Export Era Is A Bigger Geopolitical Move Than We Normally Acknowledge

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s clear to anyone following the global EV market the Chinese EV market is much bigger than any other EV market (it accounts for about 50% of the global EV market all by itself), Chinese EV producers now absolutely dominate their home market, and some of those Chinese EV. [continued] The post China’s EV Export Era Is A Bigger Geopolitical Move Than We Normally Acknowledge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda And Acura EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access This Spring

InsideEVs

A certified adapter will be made available to customers, though it's unclear if it will carry a price tag or not.

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Here’s a look Nissan’s next-gen LEAF spotted testing in the US [Image]

Electrek

The iconic electric car is due for a revival. Nissans next-gen LEAF was officially spotted testing in the US, giving us our best look at the upcoming EV so far.

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Hyundai offering 2025 Ioniq 5 buyers a free home charger

Green Car Reports

Hyundai is expanding an offer of free home chargers or public-charging credits for owners of the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 electric vehicle. This perk was previously offered to owners of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance variant, but Hyundai confirmed Thursday that it's now available to owners of other Ioniq 5 models as well. Customers can.

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BYD Running Away from Tesla on Vehicle Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve now got Tesla’s quarterly sales numbers through 2024 and BYD’s quarterly sales numbers through 2024 (after crunching some numbers). So, it’s time for an updated look at the biggest EV sales rivalry of the past decade. I’ll start with comparisons of BEV sales, and then I’ll get into a. [continued] The post BYD Running Away from Tesla on Vehicle Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The U.S. Had A Record Year For EV Sales In 2024. Here's How

InsideEVs

General Motors, Honda, Hyundai and Ford picked up the slack from Tesla and notched record years.

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Imported Tesla Cybertruck is seized by police in the UK, deemed dangerous and not legal

Electrek

Police have seized an imported Tesla Cybertruck in the UK as it is not road-legal in the country and deemed dangerous for pedestrians.

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ChargePoint attempts to fight EV charger cord cutting

Green Car Reports

ChargePoint aims to curtail vandalism at public electric vehicle charging stations by equipping them with cut-resistant cables and alarm systems. The company unveiled both features Thursday, confirming that cut-resistant cables will be available for all of its "commercial and fleet charging stations." It also plans to license the cut-resistant.

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7 Tesla Good News Stories You May Have Missed

CleanTechnica EVs

A handful of Tesla stories have come up in recent weeks that I almost covered, that seemed worth covering, but in the end that just didn’t stimulate enough for a full story. After running across several more stories, I decided I’d just briefly cover them all in a couple of. [continued] The post 7 Tesla Good News Stories You May Have Missed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2026 Acura RSX: The Next All-Honda EV Is A Tesla Model Y-Fighter

InsideEVs

The successor to the Acura Integra returns in all-electric form. The new RSX will debut Honda's in-house EV tech in early 2026.

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