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The recently launched Tesla Cybertruck has been officially approved for the $7,500 federal tax credit in 2023.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy info, based on the Internal Revenue Service data as of December 7, 2023, two Tesla Cybertruck versions qualify for the full $7,500 incentive: the all-wheel drive version and the top-of-the-line, tri-motor Cyberbeast version, while the rear-wheel drive version has not been listed yet. This version is planned for 2025, so more clarity may come later. The incentive is available only for pickup trucks with a price that does not exceed $80,000, which is probably the most…

The 2024 model year brings a lot of changes to the Lucid Air lineup, although not everything is officially announced yet. Let’s summarize what we do know. First of all, the 2024 Lucid Air family includes four main versions—entry-level Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and top-of-the-line Sapphire. The Pure is available only in the all-new rear-wheel drive version, as the previous all-wheel-drive version has been dropped. The Touring AWD version is mostly the same, although there are new EPA range numbers. Meanwhile, the Grand Touring’s details will be released in early 2024, the previously available Grand Touring Performance has been discontinued, and…

Which mass-produced, U.S.-available EV is getting put to the test in Europe with battery swapping? Why is Rivian reportedly reengineering its battery packs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2023. Green Car Reports named its four finalists for Best Car To Buy 2024. What are these four plug-in models new for this year, and which are the cleanest, greenest, and best for treading lightly? 2024 Fiat 500e Fiat revealed 500e pricing, range, and feature details for the long-awaited U.S.-bound version of this second-generation electric minicar. The…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Electrify America and Kia America recently announced a special deal for the buyers of Kia’s new EV9 SUV, offering a generous 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary charging. This isn’t new ground for the companies. Expanding on a longstanding partnership with Kia America that covered other vehicles, this 1,000 kWh deal is redeemable at any Electrify America charging station nationwide through Electrify America’s app. This is the third Kia vehicle to offer this kind of a charging benefit. “Our agreement with Kia America highlights our…

Much has been written about the Tesla Cybertruck since it was first unveiled as a prototype in December 2019. Last week was the launch of the production version and, as expected, media coverage has skyrocketed. This truck is an evolution of the pickup in many ways. Its bold design, numerous features, interesting solutions, and positioning in the market make it one of this year’s most important revelations. But what is its real impact on Tesla’s sales volume and global markets? A ‘Crazy’ Vehicle With A Competitive Price The Cybertruck is arguably Tesla’s most capable vehicle, combining true hypercar acceleration (0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds) with…

For $629, the Yolaness SAPY1600 is a decent portable power station with the right mixture of value and function. With a tight switching time, simultaneous AC and DC output between 12 ports and simple design, this is the power pack for the penny pincher in all of us. With additional coupon codes, and a compatible 280w solar panel, now is the time to venture into portable power. At the heart of this power-packed duo lies the Yolaness SAPY1600 Portable Power Station incorporating of LiFePO4 battery chemistry. This provides a robust 3500+ cycle life, serving as a long-term investment in reliable…

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): https://youtu.be/rDZQy2v6fNY Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Share your thoughts! Drop…

Tesla is the best-selling EV brand on the planet. However, that title’s been under threat lately, especially after Q3’s results. Chinese automaker BYD was a mere 3,000 cars from catching Tesla. Not content to rest on its laurels, the automaker plans on releasing more models, at more price points to capture the ever-fragmented number of EV buyers both inside and outside of China. The BYD Yuan UP might be just what the brand needs to close that gap. Or, even send the brand way past Tesla. As originally reported by CarNewsChina, photos of the Yuan UP leaked in documents from the…

In October, global registrations of plug-in electric cars once again amounted to nearly 1.3 million units, marginally behind the September record. According to EV-Volumes data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 1,279,000 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered globally in October (37% more than a year ago), which is only about 12,000 less than in September. The share of rechargeable cars out of the total global car registrations stands at 17%, including 12% for all-electric cars and 5% for plug-in hybrids. Especially positive is the solid growth rate of 33% year-over-year for all-electric cars, although plug-in hybrids noted an even…

When it comes to searching for odd vehicles on China’s largest online shopping site, I try not to limit myself too much. Sure it’s fun to find various things that zip around on wheels, treads, wings, or fins. But sometimes, you have to expand your horizon beyond just air, land, and sea. That’s the case with this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Meet the awesome human-powered backyard rollercoaster! It’s human-powered, but not in a “put your back into it” way. There’s not so much shoving of a train up a hill as there…