Lucid is now selling ‘reborn’ certified pre-owned EVs for the first time

It’s not just a used car, “it’s a Lucid reborn.” Lucid Group (LCID) is now selling certified pre-owned EVs for the first time.

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Volkswagen shares new range details and more for the affordable ID.Polo EV

Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs.

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Polestar 4 deliveries are finally underway in the US and Canada

Six months after officially opening up sales to North American customers, Polestar has officially begun deliveries of the long-anticipated Polestar 4 crossover SUV.

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Tesla warns of massive lease price hikes coming at end of the month, the prices are crazy

Tesla has been pulling every demand lever it can find to end the year on a high note, resulting in some of the most aggressive lease pricing we’ve ever seen.

The automaker is now signaling that these deals are expiring at the end of the month, and the price jumps are going to be significant.

We are talking about monthly payments increasing by up to 67% in some cases.

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Peugeot’s classic 103 moped gets ready for an electric return

Peugeot is officially bringing back one of its most iconic two-wheelers – the Peugeot 103 – this time as a modern electric moped.

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Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins

It’s finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the “Autonomy Day” in 2019, and endless iterations of “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without anyone in the driver’s seat or a safety monitor in the passenger seat.

Elon Musk has confirmed that Robotaxi testing has officially commenced. This is undeniably a step forward for the company’s autonomy ambitions.

But it is also a terrifying leap of faith, given the complete lack of safety data proving the system is ready for this.

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BHP and Rio Tinto to put MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul trucks to the test

The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks deliver all the performance of its diesel-powered siblings without the noise, vibrations, and harmful emissions – and now, they’re being put to the test at BHP’s iron ore mine in Australia.

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Tales from the comments: Electrek readers share their real-world home solar results

A few weeks ago, we talked about some real-world numbers shared by Redditors who added a rooftop solar system to their homes. Not to be outdone, Electrek readers took to the comments to share their own real-world solar numbers. Here are some of the best!

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Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element

Ask anyone who owned or owns one, and they’ll tell you that Honda Element was ahead of its time, delivering a flexible interior, car-like ride, and SUV-levels of visibility – and, if Honda really wanted to, they could roll out an all-new, all-electric Element riding on an Ultium-style electric skateboard tomorrow.

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Volkswagen’s Tesla Robotaxi rival gets put to the test in Wolfsburg

Volkswagen is putting its Tesla Robotaxi rival through its paces in Wolfsburg, Germany, where the self-driving Gen.Urban research vehicle is now driving autonomously in real urban traffic – without a steering wheel or pedals!

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