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Summary 92% of current electric vehicle owners plan to buy another EV as their next car Only 1% said they would opt for a gasoline or diesel car, while 4% would consider a plug-in hybrid Low operating costs, climate impact, and eco-friendly factors were key reasons for loyalty to EVs…

Summary Camouflaged Tesla Model Y "Juniper" prototype spotted in San Jose, California Video shared by Tesla enthusiast Colin W. showed the prototype with black paint and Gemini Dark Wheels Tesla executives have been secretive about potential Model Y updates Previous sightings of camouflaged Model Y prototypes have been reported in…

Summary Renault plans to build a 500-horsepower rear-wheel drive two-door hatchback called the 5 Turbo 3E The 5 Turbo 3E is an electric version of the rally-bred R5 Turbo from the 1980s It features two electric motors in the rear wheels and has a very wide stance The car has…

Summary Massachusetts-based Factorial has developed a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells suitable for electric vehicles and mass production. The company has scaled sample cells to an "automotive-relevant" 40-amp-hour capacity using a dry-coating process to maximize energy density and minimize operating costs and environmental impact. The dry coating process eliminates…

Summary Tesla launches Actually Smart Summon in China ASS allows Tesla with FSD to navigate on its own to driver’s location Background: Actually Smart Summon is an improved version of Smart Summon ASS may be a precursor to FSD rollout in markets Positive reception by Tesla owners for Actually Smart…

Summary Mercedes-Benz will preview its Van.EA electric van architecture with a concept vehicle this spring The architecture will be the first EV-specific platform for Mercedes vans It will include a shared set of components and modules to accommodate midsize and large vans Mercedes plans to introduce several new EV architectures…

Summary Toyota is offering leasing and financing deals for the 2024 bZ4X electric crossover Discounts of up to $10,000 are being offered on the 2025 bZ4X, even though it is not yet on dealer lots Leasing options include a $10,000 lease cash discount in many regions Financing offers include 0%…

Summary Re-enactments of the Odyssey of the Hydrogen Fleet are staged in multiple settings Norway’s MF Hydra ferry converted to hydrogen faces inefficiencies and high emission issues The hydrogen supply chain for the ferry involves significant energy losses and emissions Hydrogen fleet trials face challenges with high operating costs and…

Summary Ford Pro partners with Southern Company to help businesses electrify their fleets Businesses in the southeastern US are turning to electric vehicles due to rising fuel costs Southern Company will develop electrification plans for businesses based on pilot program insights The pilot program will leverage Ford Pro Intelligence and…

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