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EV Jobs Are On The Rise & New Ads Hope To Spark Interest In Them

As momentum for EVs accelerates in the US, more EV jobs will emerge, and they are necessary for a successful transition.
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On Fake Protest — Is The Extinction Rebellion … A Front For The Fossil Industries?

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! We’ve all seen the headlines, the antics, and the absurd protests that purport to raise awareness of the climate crisis by a group known as the Extinction Rebellion. They glue themselves to art. They ... [continued]
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Lucid midsize SUV to cost less than $50,000

Lucid midsize SUV teaserLucid just gave everyone a sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is set for late 2026 and the crossover will cost less than $50,000. Lucid said the crossover SUV will feature "leading...
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Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.
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My Heat Pump Water Heater Tour Across America

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! This summer I embarked on a cross country tour of America to see the quiet revolution taking place in decarbonized water heating. I had the opportunity to visit factories that produce heat pump water ... [continued]
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Maybe Germany Should Just Revive Its EV Incentives

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The highly esteemed Steve Hanley wrote an interesting article this morning about the Volkswagen “earthquake” that is hitting Germany at the moment. I recommend reading that piece before this one. There’s a lot in ... [continued]
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VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs because doors could open unexpectedly

2024 Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The recalled vehicles may have door handles that can't effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of...
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EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVs

2024 Tesla Model 3 PerformanceThe European Union will lower proposed tariffs on electric vehicles from Tesla and certain Chinese automakers after hearing comments submitted by the automakers, Reuters reported Tuesday. Citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that the proposed tariff for Tesla EVs will drop from 9% to 7.8%, while the tariff for...
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Northvolt cutting costs, undergoing strategic review

Volvo and Northvolt partner on battery development and productionSwedish battery maker Northvolt is undertaking a strategic review that could lead to job losses as the company aims to cut costs and scale back ambitious expansion plans, Reuters reported Monday. "No final decisions have been made on the precise nature of any (workforce) resizing," Northvolt said in a statement to Reuters. The company has decided...
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Baidu-backed Jiyue to become new member of Nio-led battery swap alliance

Jiyue CEO said the EV maker has entered into a strategic partnership with Nio on battery swap and will soon officially become part of Nio's battery swap alliance.

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