A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix A Dented Cybertruck. The Owner Fixed It For $25on December 21, 2024
Being resourceful has its advantages.
- Tesla Cybertrucks Are Piling Up On Used Car Lotson December 20, 2024
Sales of Tesla’s radical truck got off to a great start, but they seem to have slowed down.
- Electric Car Charging Etiquette Guideon December 20, 2024
InsideEVs has compiled five key tips to make sure all EV drivers have hassle-free charging sessions.
- How On Earth Can Dodge Sell An Electric Muscle Car?on December 20, 2024
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we consider the Dodge Charger EV, electric road trips and the Honda/Nissan merger.
- 'It’s A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Mergeron December 20, 2024
The former Nissan-Renault chief isn't staying quiet about the former's potential merger with Honda. Plus: a Tesla recall, and Cybercabs in Austin?
Green Car Reports
- 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalled because it's too quieton December 21, 2024
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally mandated pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. The recall includes 7,606 vehicles, which may have incorrect software and thus not produce warning sounds at sufficient volume to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141...
- Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the seventh timeon December 20, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing warnings of low tire pressure. This recall includes not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y SUVs, for a total of 694,304 vehicles...
- 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid sees minimal price increaseon December 20, 2024
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid costs $29,745—$425 more than last year Corolla Cross Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive EPA fuel economy ratings should hit 42 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is unchanged for the new model year save for a small price bump. The base S grade now costs $29,745, which is $425 more than...
Automotive Addicts
- Nissan and Honda Merger Talks is A Bold Step with Cautious Optimism That May Fall Short of Biggest Challengeson December 18, 2024
The automotive world is on fire with rumors that Nissan and Honda, two of Japan’s biggest names, might be gearing up to join forces in a game-changing merger. The move, Full Article »
- Honda and Nissan Reportedly in Merger Talks to Tackle EV Competition and Boost Profitson December 17, 2024
Honda and Nissan—two of Japan’s biggest automakers—might be taking their partnership to the next level. According to a report from Nikkei, the two companies are exploring a possible merger as Full Article »
- EV Charging Infrastructure Expands Despite Trump’s Anti-EV Planson December 17, 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues to gain momentum in the U.S., and not even political pushback from an incoming Trump administration can derail one of its most significant pillars: Full Article »
- 2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-tron: Electric SUV Performanceon December 19, 2024
By Kimatni D. Rawlins, Automotive Rhythms Audi is riding a new wave of expanded electrical currents to magnify the mid-size luxury SUV market. The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron and performance-oriented Full Article »
- 2024 Acura ZDX Type S Review & Test Driveon December 18, 2024
The electrification quest for some automotive manufacturers has been a challenging time, but with the help of today’s technology, there are glimmers of hope for some of the popular who Full Article »
- 2024 Honda Prologue AWD Elite Review & Test Driveon October 30, 2024
While the electric vehicle (EV) emergence has slowed a bit, there still remain many new entries into the EV field that are quite intriguing and welcomed, such as the new Full Article »
Electrek
- One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US granton December 21, 2024
A coal plant in South Texas will shut down and convert to a solar + battery electricity generation facility, with the help of a $1.4 billion grant from the US Department of Agriculture meant to help clean energy while saving rural jobs. more…
- Sustainable performance with ERANGE – the best EV tires for top EVson December 21, 2024
From their cutting-edge tech to their planet-saving potential and just how fun they are to drive, EVs are here to stay. And as EVs rapidly become more mainstream, so do the unique demands they place on other components – like tires. The unsung heroes of every road trip, tires play a critical role in delivering the performance and efficiency EV drivers expect. Enter ERANGE, an EV tire series that’s specifically designed to meet those demands. more…
- Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: This 18 MPH suitcase is a terrible ideaon December 21, 2024
I’ve got a bit of a reputation for testing out some of the wildest, strangest, and most interesting non-car electric vehicles on the internet. In order to find many of these far-fetched electric steeds, all I have to do is pop open a few (dozen) Alibaba tabs in my browser and start window shopping through the world’s largest repository of creative EV engineering. That’s exactly how I found this week’s focus: a surprisingly fast and fun-looking suitcase that you can giddy-up and ride till the wheels fall off, which they very well might. more…
- Critical EV battery materials face a supply crunch by 2030on December 20, 2024
The global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, but McKinsey’s latest report warns of significant strain on the supply chain for critical battery materials by 2030. more…
- Hyundai’s top-tier IONIQ 9 Calligraphy trim looks sharp in stealthy all-blackon December 20, 2024
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV already looks like it’s from the future, but the flagship Calligraphy trim stands apart from the other options. The top-tier model gains added tech, features, and sleek trim-exclusive design elements. A new all-black model was spotted in California, giving us a better look at the top-tier trim on the road. more…
Clean Technica
- U8 — BYD Goes Upmarket in Australiaon December 22, 2024
Elon Musk, it is said, was encouraged by one of his sons to make the future look like the future. Hence the Cybertruck which we touched about a week ago. Yesterday, we had a little adventure to see the Yangwang U8 — the future from BYDs’ perspective. BYD has made ... [continued] The post U8 — BYD Goes Upmarket in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Another Milestone For Solar Panels That Produce Green Hydrogenon December 22, 2024
A US startup is producing green hydrogen from solar panels that deploy billions of specialized nanoparticles activated by sunlight, with scaleup anticipated by 2026. The post Another Milestone For Solar Panels That Produce Green Hydrogen appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Failure — Hyzon Editionon December 21, 2024
The other day I recorded the annual predictions wrap-up with Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid of Redefining Energy. I’d joined the fun last year for the first time after starting up the Redefining Energy—Tech sub-channel, judging their predictions from the previous year and adding predictions of my own. One of ... [continued] The post Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Failure — Hyzon Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- NHTSA finally acknowledges Tesla will fix recalls with software updateson December 20, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is finally acknowledging that some recalls will be fixed with Over-the-Air software updates and not physical visits to a service center. This is a hotly contested issue that many people have raised, Tesla fans mostly, who have had issues with their vehicles remedied with a simple download. This The post NHTSA finally acknowledges Tesla will fix recalls with software updates appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla uses this Cybertruck wiper Easter Egg to help efficiency and aerodynamicson December 19, 2024
Tesla uses a little-known Cybertruck Easter Egg with the massive windshield wiper to help with efficiency and aerodynamics. The Easter Egg is called “Aero Mode,” and it all has to do with the positioning of the obnoxiously large windshield wiper that Tesla installed on the Cybertruck. According to the Cybertruck’s Lead Engineer, Wes Morrill, Aero The post Tesla uses this Cybertruck wiper Easter Egg to help efficiency and aerodynamics appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s whenon December 19, 2024
Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, which has been codenamed “Juniper,” is reportedly set to launch in the Chinese market very soon, local media in the country is reporting. CarNewsChina is indicating that the new Model Y will have both a five-seat and six-seat variation. The five-seater will feature a facelift much like the Model 3 The post Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s when appeared first on TESLARATI.