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The first all-electric Jeep will finally hit the US later this year. Jeep’s first EV, the Wagoneer S, will be available this fall. Here’s what we know so far. Jeep’s first EV, the Wagoneer S, is coming this fall Jeep is going on the EV offensive. The brand unveiled three electric models in 2022, which are now hitting the market. The first, Jeep’s Avenger, was launched in Europe in early 2023. At just 4.08 meters long (13.4 ft), the Avenger is a compact SUV that offers over 550 km (341 miles) WLTP range in the city. It beat out the…

Honda has confirmed that the 2025 Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model. It plans to make the hybrid version 40% of total U.S. Civic sales.  In U.S. spec, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid arrives in summer 2024 and will include a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, running on an efficiency-focused Atkinson cycle. It’s part of Honda’s 2-motor hybrid system that is noteworthy in how it omits the need for anything resembling a conventional transmission. That allows the electric motor system to provide efficient propulsion, especially at city speeds, which brings the responsive acceleration and near-instantaneous torque delivery of…

Volvo wants half of its sales to come from electric vehicles by next year and its ultimate goal is to become an EV-only automaker by 2030. It’s an ambitious plan, which seems hard to achieve seeing how some analysts and even rival automakers are predicting hard days for the growth of electric cars. But the Swedish-based marque’s head honcho, Jim Rowan, doesn’t see it like that. Speaking during the Reuters Global Markets Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Rowan said he remains confident of “tremendous growth” in the EV market. Get Fully Charged Volvo seems unfazed by the hiccups experienced by other…

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike to go along with its refreshed exterior and interior. Hyundai released pricing information for the 2024 Elantra Hybrid earlier this month, showing a starting price of $26,250 for the base Blue grade before destination. That’s $1,700 more than the equivalent 2023 model. Including the mandatory destination charge of $1,150, that brings the total price for a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue to $27,400. The fancier Limited grade also sees a price increase of $300 compared to the 2023 model, bringing the total price to $30,600 with destination. 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid…

Tesla began purchasing cathode coils from two second-tier Chinese battery makers in the second half of 2023 and shipping them to its Texas factory in the US to produce 4680 batteries, according to local media. (Screenshot of the Tesla 2020 Battery Day presentation.) Tesla began purchasing cathode coils from two second-tier Chinese battery manufacturers in the second half of 2023 and shipping them to its Texas factory in the US to produce 4680 batteries, local media outlet LatePost reported today. Cathode coils are a battery cell component that accounts for about 35 percent of the overall cell cost, the report…

Mazda will use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future EVs, but is still investing in development of a new generation of its signature rotary engines. The automaker announced Tuesday that it would adopt the NACS connector for EVs launched in North America from 2025 onward, and will give customers access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Mazda’s North American EV plans are vague, but a 2023 report indicated the automaker was preparing two EVs for North America, and may build future EVs in Mexico. Just a few days earlier, Mazda president Katsuhiro Mogo announced at the 2024 Tokyo…

Ganfeng will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide products to Hyundai Motor under a contract valid from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. (Image credit: CnEVPost) China’s Ganfeng Lithium — the world’s largest lithium producer by market capitalization — has signed a supply agreement with South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor, as carmakers try to secure upstream supplies of raw materials in the era of electric vehicles (EVs). Ganfeng recently signed a long-term supply agreement with Hyundai to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide products to the South Korean automaker, with the actual sales amount subject to final purchase orders, according to a…

BYD has launched the Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 in Indonesia and plans to invest $1.3 billion in a plant with a capacity of 150,000 vehicles. (File photo shows a BYD Dolphin on display at the April 2023 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: CnEVPost) Chinese NEV (NEV) giant BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) has launched three electric models in Indonesia, further expanding its international presence. BYD today launched the Seal sedan, Dolphin hatchback and Atto 3 SUV in Indonesia. The Atto 3, named Yuan Plus in China and launched on February 19, 2022, is its first model built for the global market.…

Tesla in China is asking those interested to choose the city where they want the Cybertruck to make its debut, but the pickup may not be available for sale in the country for the foreseeable future. (Image credit: Tesla) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is letting the Cybertruck go on tour in China, but the electric pickup truck may not be available for sale in the country for the foreseeable future due to regulatory factors. Cybertruck’s tour in China will begin, and those interested have until 6 pm Beijing Time on March 31 to submit the cities where they want the electric…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! A recent press release from ChargePoint shows that the company is going to have to roll with some more punches to stay afloat if the ChargePoint reorganization plan is to work out. Last year, the company worked to tackle two big problems: reliability and compatibility. Now that everyone is about to need to compete with Tesla’s supercharging network, ChargePoint launched an effort to improve its reliability. Better installation, network monitoring, and customer service were all pillars of the plan. On top of better reliability,…