EV Realty announces new Inland Empire site for electric semi truck charging hub
EV Realty announced a new Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub, according to Electrek.
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BMW iX5 spotted testing ahead of US launch with new Double-X headlights
BMW’s all-electric iX5 has been spotted in testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, showing the new Double-X lighting signature. The sighting gives a real-world look at the design change, but does not include launch timing or technical details.
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Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls in Georgia
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast, with stations near Atlanta and Savannah. The rollout gives the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.
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Hyundai shelves IONIQ 3 launch in Australia
Hyundai has scrapped plans to launch the IONIQ 3 in Australia. Electrek said importing the electric hatch would be too costly to compete with low-priced Chinese EVs.
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Electrek reports e-bikes are creating a shortage of repair workers in Europe
A report says Europe’s growing use of bicycles and e-bikes has created an unexpected shortage of people to repair them. The issue matters because more electric bikes are reaching the market faster than service capacity is expanding.
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Electric minivan brings Renault’s ’80s icon back to life
Electrek reports that the E-Space Concept is an all-electric reboot of Renault’s iconic minivan from the 1980s.
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YMX starts pilot of self-driving electric yard trucks with Outrider
YMX is piloting self-driving, zero-emission yard trucks at customer sites with AI startup Outrider. The move is meant to help address a nationwide shortage of qualified yard operators while keeping freight moving.
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Toyota says new electric vehicles are driving growth
Toyota reported that its new electric vehicles are selling well, according to Electrek. The update matters because it contrasts with reports of weaker third-quarter EV sales from many automakers.
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Jeep Recon EV reportedly reached 160 miles in a real-world highway range test
A highway range test reported that the Jeep Recon EV managed 160 miles, suggesting lower real-world efficiency than advertised. The result matters because range is a key factor for buyers of electric SUVs.
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World’s tallest wind turbine reaches full height in Germany
Electrek reports that the world’s tallest wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany. The turbine’s developer says the extra altitude could roughly double its electricity output.
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Chevy Equinox EV sales fell 92% in Q3, according to Electrek
Electrek reports that Chevrolet Equinox EV sales dropped 92% in the third quarter, ending its run as GM’s top-selling electric car. The shift matters because Cadillac SUVs reportedly took the lead.
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Hyundai reveals 16-tonne 160B-X battery-electric forklift
Hyundai has revealed the 160B-X, a 16-tonne battery-electric forklift. The reveal is described as completing the brand's heavy forklift range and extending electric counterbalance options into higher-capacity uses.
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Range Rover Sport EV orders open at nearly $150,000
Orders have opened for the Range Rover Sport EV, which is priced at nearly $150,000 and is said to offer up to 378 miles of range.
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Tesla Semi trucks with customer logos spotted outside Nevada factory
Electrek reports that at least 11 Tesla Semi trucks bearing customer logos were seen outside Tesla’s new Nevada factory. The source says this is a clear sign the automaker plans to parade fleet customers at a Semi launch event, but it does not confirm timing beyond the publication date or provide further details about orders or deliveries.
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Florida boy cited after riding high-powered electric bike on public roads
Electrek says an 11-year-old boy in Florida received a traffic citation, and that his electric motorcycle was towed and a court date set after police caught him riding it on public roads instead of an electric bicycle.
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Tesla granted patent for an electric fan car system
Tesla has been granted a patent for an “Electric Fan Car” using four electric ducted fans in the rear diffuser. The filing suggests a downforce system that could work at any speed, though the patent is not a vehicle launch and the car shown in the drawings is a Model S.
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Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 4 and IONIQ 7
Hyundai is preparing to add two new electric SUVs, the IONIQ 4 and IONIQ 7, to its EV lineup. The move would fill two key gaps in the lineup, according to the source.
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EIA projects 82.7 GW of new renewable and storage capacity, while fossil fuel and nuclear capacity falls
The US Energy Information Administration projects that renewables and battery storage will add about 82.7 GW of generating capacity in the next 12 months, while total fossil fuel and nuclear capacity is expected to decline by more than 1.4 GW.
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Kia patent images show a possible off-road electric SUV design
Patent images suggest Kia may be developing an off-road-focused electric SUV, possibly related to the EV9 ADVNTR. If it reaches production, the design would expand Kia’s electric SUV lineup.
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Mercedes-Benz secures first rights to ProLogium’s Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells
Mercedes-Benz has secured first rights to ProLogium’s latest Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells. The agreement matters because it gives Mercedes-Benz priority access to the new battery technology.
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JUNA puts more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks to work
Shipping fleet JUNA said it has deployed its 110th Scania electric semi truck. The source also says the fleet has more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks in use.
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