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Polestar announced today that its global electric car deliveries during the third quarter of 2023 amounted to approximately 13,900 units. That’s about 50 percent more than a year ago, although less than in Q2 (15,800) or in the record fourth quarter of 2022 (21,002). Polestar explains that sales of the higher-priced, upgraded Polestar 2 contributed to a strong margin improvement and that the company prioritizes value over volume. Polestar BEV sales in Q3’2023 (YOY change): Total deliveries: approximately 13,900 (up 50%) * some data estimated So far this year, Polestar delivered roughly 41,700 electric cars to customers, which is over…

Cannondale has long held a prominent position in the cycling industry, offering a diverse range of bicycles, including e-bikes, to meet the diverse needs of cyclists worldwide. Their latest addition, the Mavaro Neo SL, is a commuter model designed for optimal accessibility and convenience. It’s always nice to see premium brands catering to the entry-level segment, as it gives newcomers or those on a budget established options to choose from. The Mavaro Neo SL was created with urban commuters and those who need a convenient mode of transportation for everyday tasks in mind. Its rear hub Bafang Motor provides efficient…

The Genesis GV60 gets more range and a lower price. Automakers project they’ll owe fines under Biden fuel economy rules. And Hyundai becomes the latest brand to plug into the Tesla ecosystem. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Hyundai will adopt Tesla’s NACS charge port for its EVs in the U.S. and Canada later in 2024, with those EVs gaining access to Tesla Superchargers, the company confirmed Thursday. It claims that Tesla will “fully support the ultra-fast charging speeds” of its latest 800-volt EVs, while NACS adapters for the brand’s CCS-port EVs will arrive in 2025 The 2024…

Lobbyists for the Detroit Three automakers claim a proposal for stricter federal fuel economy standards would set the automakers up for billions of dollars in fines, according to a Reuters report. The report is based on a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council, representing General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, to the U.S. Energy Department that said the size of expected penalties for not meeting the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards “alarming.” The letter reportedly claims GM would have to pay $6.5 billion in fines, Stellantis would face $3 billion, while both Ford and the Volkswagen Group would…

During the third quarter of 2023, Audi of America sold 59,535 cars in the United States (up 21 percent year-over-year). Year-to-date sales amounted to 167,880, which is 26 percent more than a year ago. All-electric car sales increased even faster. In Q3, Audi sold 7,538 BEVs, which is 93 percent more than a year ago and a new record. The share of all-electric cars increased to 12.7 percent of the brand’s total volume (up from 7.9 percent a year ago). Things are improving quickly as the imports of the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron (successor of the retired e-tron model)…

The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh battery pack. Its single motor produces 225 hp. Battery capacity is slightly less than the 77.4-kwh quoted for dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions, but Genesis still includes a heat pump on the rear-wheel-drive model. Sibling brand Kia tends to package heat pumps only on all-wheel-drive EVs. 2024…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! This has not been a good week for fossil energy stakeholders. On Monday, OPEC warned of a forthcoming investment gap in oil production. As if on cue, the US startup Factorial Energy has just clapped back with news that its oil-killing solid-state EV battery has passed yet another milestone on the way to commercial production. Oil Producing States Lobby For More Money To be clear, plenty of money is still flowing into oilfields around the world. “Global upstream investments in oil and gas exploration,…

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a major milestone in bringing its energy-dense cells to EVs one day. A-Samples of its 100+ Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cells are making their way to the company’s automotive partners around the globe – who those specific OEMs are though is up for dispute. Factorial Energy is a Massachusetts-based solid-state battery developer that has been working for an entire decade to develop and eventually manufacture energy storage technology to support zero-emission propulsion applications. The company hit a major milestone this past January at CES, when it debuted a 100 Amp-hour (Ah)…

Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs in the U.S. and Canada.  The change applies to all-new and refreshed Hyundai EVs, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Hyundai Motor North America explained in a Thursday press release, with Canada set to follow in the first half of 2025. The Genesis brand made a similar confirmation, although Kia hasn’t yet committed to the standard. The company says that its EVs with NACS will gain access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America.  Not all Tesla Superchargers will support non-Tesla EVs…

Besides Xiaomi, Zeekr also has plans to launch EREV products, local media reported. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/05175739/2023100509573887.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) business unit is reportedly set to build extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), as more local EV makers launch such models to target a larger market space. Xiaomi’s automotive unit has decided to develop EREVs, with related products already planned, local media outlet 36kr said in a report today, citing several people familiar with the matter. Xiaomi is currently pushing ahead with the development of multi-generation vehicle platforms, the first generation of which will be launched next year,…