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Despite the threats posed by climate change, the U.S. remains deeply divided on electric cars. A J.D. Power report from 2023 suggested that even in the long term, electric cars will constitute only a small percentage of new vehicle sales in dozens of U.S. states. Whereas in states like California, Colorado, and New York, EVs are on track to comprise the majority of new sales by 2035. One of the biggest drivers of this division is car dealers. Of the roughly 17,000 car dealers in the U.S., about 30% have formally urged President Biden to “hit the brakes” on EVs.…

Luxury EV startup Lucid Motors isn’t selling nearly enough cars, and its CEO, Peter Rawlinson, knows it.  “We’ve got the very best technology,” Rawlinson told investors and Wall Street analysts during the startup’s fourth-quarter earnings call earlier this week. “What we haven’t got is scale and an economy of scale.” The California-based manufacturer, which launched its debut vehicle in 2021, produced 8,428 Air sedans last year. Of those, it was able to sell just 6,001 to customers. Lucid said on Wednesday that it aims to make 9,000 cars in 2024, barely an improvement year-over-year.  For a company that once projected it…

After driving a Tesla Model Y for 3 years and 60,000 miles, the owners offer advice as to whether or not you should buy one. Do they love it? Hate it? Or a bit of both. The answer is both, but it’s more love than hate, that’s for sure. The Model Y owners who uploaded this video state: Is the Model Y still the best Tesla out there to buy? After owning ours for 3 years and 60,000 miles, check out our totally honest review, including everything we love and hate about our Tesla Model Y 7 Seater. Get Fully…

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD just got its third price increase this month. The first increase of $1,000 was applied a few weeks after launching the refreshed “Highland” model, followed by a $500 increase a week ago. Now, the Long Range AWD version is $250 more expensive, which brings the total to $1,750 (up 3.8%). Get Fully Charged Tesla Model 3 “Highland” The refreshed Tesla Model 3 is available in RWD and Long Range AWD versions, with a Performance variant likely on the way. It offers revised styling, slightly improved stats, and a nicer interior. The price of…

Mercedes reels back its global targets for EV sales, although it’s still pushing ahead with current EV plans. Volvo details how it’s backing away from Polestar. And EVs will likely get cheaper than gasoline vehicles before the end of the decade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Mercedes-Benz has delayed its EV targets announced earlier in the decade. While it had planned for EVs and hybrids to make up 50% of its sales by 2025, it now expects to hit that target in 2030. It also appears to have scrapped its plan to only sell EVs by 2030…

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and the outspoken leader of his very own social media platform, X, went on an advice-giving spree yesterday after American EV startups Rivian and Lucid posted their financial results for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2023. In short, both Rivian and Lucid are burning through cash. In the case of Rivian, its operating losses have gone down constantly while revenue has gone up in each quarter, but the company is still losing money on every vehicle it sells. It also laying off 10% of its salaried staff. Get Fully Charged Elon Musk the advice-giver…

Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions rules proposed by the EPA are expected to boost EV sales to 67% of total U.S. new-car sales by 2032, but based on anticipated lithium mining and refining capacity, there should still be a large surplus by that year, the study found. And that’s with EPA’s current proposal. The Biden administration is reportedly seeking to allow weaker emissions standards that might change the trajectory,…

Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions rules proposed by the EPA are expected to boost EV sales to 67% of total U.S. new-car sales by 2032, but based on anticipated lithium mining and refining capacity, there should still be a large surplus by that year, the study found. And that’s with EPA’s current proposal. The Biden administration is reportedly seeking to allow weaker emissions standards that might change the trajectory,…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Volvo Trucks introduces its eighth all-electric truck model, the Volvo FM Low Entry, as its first electric-only model, enhancing the company’s commitment to sustainable transportation. Designed for urban environments, the FM Low Entry focuses on safety, efficiency, and reducing emissions, aligning with the increasing demand for quieter, zero-emission vehicles in city settings. The truck is tailored for operations such as waste management, distribution, and construction, featuring a low driving position to improve visibility and control in urban areas. The design is based on the…

This year, Tesla’s Supercharger network of DC fast chargers will open up to cater to just about every EV out there, and Ford owners will be the first non-Tesla drivers to take advantage of what is widely seen as the country’s best fast-charging network. That’s because Ford was the first to strike a deal with Tesla to get access to the 22,000+ Supercharger stalls in North America. But for Ford EVs to actually charge at Tesla’s DC fast chargers, owners need an adapter because Tesla uses the NACS port and Ford has been using the CCS1 connection. Get Fully Charged…