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BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range

Electrek

BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km).

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Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May

CleanTechnica EVs

The overall Australian auto market continues to be buoyant, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. Of this number, 12% had plugs. A total of 10,065 battery electric cars (BEV) were sold (9.2% of the market) and 3,081 plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were sold (2.8% of the market). [continued] The post Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why The New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Will Be A Range Monster

InsideEVs

Hyundai's radical-looking electric sedan is already off to a promising start as a long-range EV. Here's what we know.

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2022 Ford transit t350 HD for sale

DIY Electric Car

This 2022 Ford Transit T350 HD has been expertly converted into a fully electric cargo van, offering a unique blend of power, efficiency, and sustainability by Lightning E Motors. Originally designed for heavy-duty applications, this vehicle is now equipped with advanced electric technology, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious businesses or fleets.

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Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed

Electrek

A Tesla manager who was recently fired for warning that CEO Elon Musk was ruining the company, Matthew LaBrot, has given an interview to give more details about the situation and how he doesn’t see Tesla coming out of it.

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53% EV Share in China! — May 2025 Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in May. May saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over a million sales in May (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). Digging deeper into the numbers, EREVs were the. [continued] The post 53% EV Share in China! — May 2025 Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW's Electric Future Might Still Have A Gas Tank: Report

InsideEVs

BMW is rumored to be working on a range extender version of its upcoming fully electric X5.

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Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment

Electrek

In a concerning series of poor decisions, Switzerland’s Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) decided to bury a study it had ordered and paid $120,000 for, as it confirmed that upgrading an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment.

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Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption

CleanTechnica EVs

Nepal, a small Himalayan nation of 30 million better known globally for its mountains, including Mt Everest, and trekking tourism, is quietly setting an impressive benchmark in the electric vehicle transition. In recent months, about 70% of all new passenger vehicles sold in Nepal were electric. This statistic is remarkable, [continued] The post Nepal’s Electric Leapfrog: How This Himalayan Nation Is Leading Global EV Adoption appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Sweden blocks Tesla FSD-style testing in Stockholm

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Tesla is putting a lot of effort into getting its Full Self Driving (FSD) system approved in territories outside North America. But while China seems to have embraced FSD fully, other countries like Sweden do not seem to be receiving Tesla’s automated driving system very well. This became quite evident in a document from Stockholm City, which has started making the rounds online.

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

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EV Fast-Chargers Take Forever To Build. This Went Up In 54 Days

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DC fast-charging provider Electric Era says a station at a Florida Costco went up in record time. Here's how.

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Lion Electric leaves US school districts stuck with unsafe, broken buses

Electrek

Many school districts who used EPA funding to help purchase Lion Electric school buses are now stuck with broken down or unsafe vehicles – but Lion’s new Canadian investors seemingly have no plans to make things right.

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As Tesla Hibernates, Other Electric Trucks Grow Globally (Part 1)

CleanTechnica EVs

Where is Tesla’s Semi now? In 2017, it was the future. Every truck maker aspired to create its own sleek behemoth with self-driving capabilities, 500 miles hauling distance, and space warping acceleration. It promised to be the next chapter in long-haul freight. Since the 2017 concept truck and the 2022. [continued] The post As Tesla Hibernates, Other Electric Trucks Grow Globally (Part 1) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds

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More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar. The post EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Tesla Robotaxis are becoming a common sight on Austin’s public roads

Teslarati

Tesla Robotaxis are becoming a common sight on the public roads of Austin, Texas, as yet another test mule has been spotted near the company’s target launch date. Just over a week ago, the first public sighting of a driverless Tesla Robotaxi was reported. The vehicle was an updated version of the Tesla Model Y, which will be the initial model used in the public deployment of the Robotaxi platform.

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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

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Battery Ferries: Helios, China Zorrilla, & BC Ferries Compared

CleanTechnica EVs

Viking Line’s recently announced fully electric ferry, Helios, represents one of the most ambitious maritime electrification projects to date, and offers a powerful indicator of how quickly and fundamentally ferry travel is being transformed by battery-electric propulsion. Expected to be delivered in the early 2030s, it will operate between Helsinki.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Halted Over Door Lock Safety Problem

InsideEVs

Over 300,000 Mach-Es around the world are affected by this stop-sale recall.

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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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Tesla China roars back with highest vehicle registrations this Q2 so far

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Tesla China saw a notable rise in new vehicle registrations in the week of June 9 to 15, 2025. During the week, Tesla China’s registrations saw an impressive 80% week-over-week increase, resulting in the electric vehicle maker posting its highest insurance registration figures this Q2 so far. Tesla China Roars Back During the week ending June 15, 2025, Tesla China saw 15,500 insurance registrations.

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Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe

Electrek

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Hyundai & Kia EVs Rack Up TSP+ Awards

CleanTechnica EVs

As we’ve covered for years, electric vehicles inherently bring some safety advantages to the table. Their lower center of gravity from having batteries at their base is especially helpful to prevent rollover accidents, which are particularly dangerous. Also, not needing a large engine in the front of the car, electric. [continued] The post Hyundai & Kia EVs Rack Up TSP+ Awards appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Pair of Tesla LDU/SDU Stump/Stub Shafts

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Stump/Stub shafts for Tesla LDU/SDU conversions. 108 Porsche 930,964,993 Purchased new from amprevolt.com for a conversion project that I am no longer able to work on. Prefer local pickup but will ship for cost.

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Xiaomi's Patented Solid-State Battery Could Go 745 Miles

InsideEVs

Xiaomi proved it can build EVs. Now it’s getting into solid-state batteries. Is China’s ‘Apple Car’ close to another breakthrough?

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Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told employees that it will pause production at Gigafactory Texas, where it produces Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, for the second time in as many months.

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Touring The Ford F-150 Lightning Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

In the last two weeks, I was wondering what was happening with the Ford F-150 Lightning because in November to January production was temporarily paused. Then, there was a flurry of news activity about the pause, but not so much lately about the resumption of production. Zach may have read. [continued] The post Touring The Ford F-150 Lightning Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Planning for Suzuki Carry Kei truck build

DIY Electric Car

Hi everyone, I currently own a 1992 Carry that is street legal. I use it for running around town. I feel it would be a good candidate for a EV conversion since it has a curb weight of about 1600lbs, no power steering, solid rear locking axle and tons of space under the bed for the conversion. I am a ticketed heavy duty mechanic by trade. My goals for this is just to make a silly little car that puts a smile on my face and is fun to zip around town.

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The Most American-Made Cars Are EVs Now

InsideEVs

Despite the U.S. doing its best to kill off EVs, they're now the most made-in-America cars.

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Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works

Electrek

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As Tesla Hibernates, Other Electric Trucks Grow Globally (Part 2)

CleanTechnica EVs

After China, we tackle the larger European markets and touch on Asia’s electric truck scene. Europe’s electric truck market, while not as explosive as China’s numbers, is built on a strong foundation of ambitious climate goals. It is also firmly grounded on a robust roster of legacy truck brands who. [continued] The post As Tesla Hibernates, Other Electric Trucks Grow Globally (Part 2) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ranger EV Conversion Road Map - Looking For Help and Suggestions

DIY Electric Car

I’m at the Venn diagram center of two active and informed DIY communities, Ford Ranger (FFR!) owners and EV Conversion enthusiasts. In the spirit of this forum, I’m looking for help from the EV Conversion folks to identify the pieces I need to complete the build list for my retirement project. I’m in Portland, Oregon, so very mild climate, will not need to drive the truck when it’s 100F, nor when below freezing.

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Watch A Rimac Nevera Effortlessly Overtake Everything On The Nurburgring

InsideEVs

The driver didn’t even go full throttle, and the car was running on street tires.

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Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat

Electrek

Tesla has released the details about its planned ‘Robotaxi’ launch in Austin, Texas, this weekend, and it’s even worse than we thought. There’s going to be a “safety monitor” in the front seat.

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BYD Set to Dominate NEV Market in Southeast Asia, Starting with Thailand

CleanTechnica EVs

Spreading a manufacturing base all over the region BYD has aggressively expanded its footprint across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, strategically establishing distributorships in several key countries. This expansion is often facilitated through partnerships with prominent local automotive or business conglomerates, a tactic that mirrors the successful market entry strategies.

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