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Tesla Extended Vehicle Warranty — Is It Worth It?

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2025/11/01

I am now eligible for an extended warranty for my Tesla Model Y that will be four years old next month. Should I accept their offer? The post Tesla Extended Vehicle Warranty — Is It Worth It? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory:...

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2025/11/01

A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was ... [continued] The post Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory: Transformation Complete appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at...

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2025/11/01

SINGAPORE — The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government inaugurated a bilateral energy forum on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore International Energy Week, transforming a diplomatic understanding signed during a royal state visit into an operational framework for clean energy cooperation. Strategic context The Singapore ... [continued] The post Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year

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2025/11/01

The EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 633 kilometres of range Shortlisted for COTY 2026, marking Kia’s fifth consecutive finalist appearance. The Kia EV4 has ... [continued] The post The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Trump’s attack on UN shipping deal is a harbinger of...

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2025/11/01

By William Todts The UN’s International Maritime Organization is not normally a place that grabs the headlines. But the scenes that unfolded in London earlier this month were unprecedented. The US government, led by the President and his secretary of state, invested enormous political capital to threaten, cajole and intimidate ... [continued] The post Trump’s attack on UN shipping deal is a harbinger of what’s to come. Here’s how countries can still get climate action done. appeared first on

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Hyundai Motor Drives into the Virtual Drifting World...

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2025/11/01

Hyundai Motor Company introduces its electric concept vehicle, INSTEROID, in the drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master The launch at the Japan Mobility Show blends a physical concept car showcase with its in-game counterpart for a unique dual immersion experience Hyundai Motor engages digital native generations through gaming, expanding ... [continued] The post Hyundai Motor Drives into the Virtual Drifting World with INSTEROID Electric Concept Car in JDM: Japanese Drift Master appeared

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Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI...

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2025/11/01

Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA will collaborate with the Korean government to develop Korea’s physical AI industry, including the establishment of an AI application center and AI technology center, while nurturing local AI talent to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem Hyundai Motor Group is building an AI factory with NVIDIA ... [continued] The post Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI Factory to Power Fleet of AI-Driven Mobility Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Uber, NVIDIA, & Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis & AI

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2025/11/01

Uber has been big on the idea of robotaxis for several years. Remember when former CEO and founder Travis Kalanick wanted to buy half a million robotaxis from Tesla? But the company has made a big step forward on this matter this week. Partnering with NVIDIA and Stellantis, they are ... [continued] The post Uber, NVIDIA, & Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis & AI appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?

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2025/10/31

The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt, it has taken much longer ... [continued] The post Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Does The Big Oil Industry Really Have Significant...

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2025/10/31

Ever since the public became aware of the damage oil and gas companies have caused to the planet, they’ve been quite remorseful, boasting how really, really dedicated they are to the transition to renewable energy. A 2025 Nature study, however, tells a different story. In an analysis of the energy ... [continued] The post Does The Big Oil Industry Really Have Significant Renewable Energy Investments? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large

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2025/10/31

Americans are gobbling up large SUVs and trucks at a record pace as regulatory changes have made them more profitable. The post When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives

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2025/10/31

About a week ago, I wrote an article about Colorado increasing its EV purchasing incentives. The federal EV incentives are gone, so it matters a lot if some US states still offer them. I wondered if California still has its incentives, and the answer is yes, fortunately — at least ... [continued] The post California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Picks The Perfect Time To Pitch EVs, And...

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2025/10/31

Ford pushes all the buttons at once -- EVs, California, and the color blue -- with the new blue-themed California Special package for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT. The post Ford Picks The Perfect Time To Pitch EVs, And California, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Enphase Announces Off-Grid Solar Power & Energy...

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2025/10/31

There may be several hundred thousand people living off-grid in the US according to various sources, and there are off-grid structures used as rentals. There may be far more people who would like the ability to go off-grid, though, and Enphase just announced a solar and energy storage solution with ... [continued] The post Enphase Announces Off-Grid Solar Power & Energy Storage System appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada

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2025/10/31

Amazon has deployed Rivian’s electric delivery vans in Canada for the first time, the companies announced this week. Deployed in the Vancouver area, there are now 50 Rivian EDVs roaming the streets in their Amazon wrapping. As someone living in Florida who has seen these electric delivery vans all over ... [continued] The post Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Illinois Passes Clean Energy & Storage Bill Expected...

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2025/10/31

We’ve written a few times about a piece of legislation in Illinois that was expected to give a boost to clean, renewable energy sources while also helping to save Illinois residents money on their electricity bills. That would be the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, and it was passed ... [continued] The post Illinois Passes Clean Energy & Storage Bill Expected to Save Residents $13 Billion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Truckmakers Lobby European Commission to Weaken Their...

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2025/10/31

Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO and Ford sent a letter to EU Commissioners asking to delay Europe’s transition to zero emission trucks. Truckmakers have sent a letter to EU Commissioners urging them to amend the truck CO2 Regulation. Their demand would allow them to generate emissions credits, undermining the ambition ... [continued] The post Truckmakers Lobby European Commission to Weaken Their Emissions Targets and Cut Zero Emission Truck Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW Is One Step Closer To The Solid-State EV Battery...

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2025/10/31

The US startup Solid Power is contributing its sulfide-based electrolyte to a new solid-state EV battery in partnership with BMW and the Korean firm Samsung SDI. The post BMW Is One Step Closer To The Solid-State EV Battery Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Singapore Is The Catalyst For ASEAN’s Clean Energy...

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2025/10/31

“The path to energy generation is the use of diverse no-carbon and low-carbon sources,” Tan Lee Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science, said in his opening keynote of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025. This year is the 18th running of SIEW. The event underscored Singapore’s strategic position ... [continued] The post Singapore Is The Catalyst For ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai Launches ELEXIO SUV For China

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2025/10/31

Hyundai Motor Company, through its Chinese joint venture Beijing Hyundai, launches ELEXIO, an all-new, all-electric SUV tailored for the Chinese market ELEXIO is competitively priced and offers family-centric design, superb safety, impressive 722 km range (CLTC), and smart features Built on the E-GMP platform, ELEXIO sets the foundation for Hyundai ... [continued] The post Hyundai Launches ELEXIO SUV For China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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