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As we get closer to the start of initial Tesla Cybertruck customer deliveries scheduled for November 30, the rumor mill is going crazy, especially when it comes to pricing, specifications, and range. It’s hard to believe anything you see on the internet these days, above all from anonymous “sources” who claim Tesla told them – and no one else – how much the Cybertruck is going to cost or how far it will go on a single battery charge. Since everyone who’s checking this site regularly wants to hear more about how the delivery process is going and what trims,…

New York is investing in a massive 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy – the largest state investment in clean energy in US history. Here’s how it breaks down. The 6.4 GW is made up of three offshore wind farms and 22 onshore clean energy projects, and it’s going to be enough to power 2.6 million New York homes and deliver around 12% of the state’s electricity needs once it’s all online. Combined with two offshore wind blade and nacelle factories, the projects are expected to create around 8,300 “family-sustaining” jobs and spur $20 billion in economic development investments in…

The Fisker Ocean gets a price adjustment. GM delays some of its upcoming EVs. And an EV partnership between Honda and GM is over. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  GM on Monday confirmed that it’s delaying production of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, as well as some versions of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups. The extra “few months” will allow the company to boost production efficiency and lower manufacturing costs, according to the company’s CEO.  Further, Honda and GM are ending a partnership announced just last year—one that might have resulted in millions of…

Honda and GM have dissolved plans that might have resulted in millions of affordable EVs across many different models. The two companies on Wednesday confirmed an early end to a partnership announced in April 2022, through which GM and Honda expanded their partnership to jointly develop a line of affordable EVs for both automakers based on next-generation Ultium battery tech and set to go on sale in 2027.  General Motors’ BEV3 platform and Ultium batteries “Last year, we began working on an affordable EV program for global markets, which was slated for introduction in 2027. After extensive studies and analysis,…

Fisker on Monday announced a $7,500 price cut for the top Extreme grade of its 2024 Ocean electric SUV, but prices for other versions saw small increases. Pricing for the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Ocean Extreme now starts at $61,499 before destination instead of the previous $68,999. Customers who already placed orders will receive a $7,500 price adjustment, Fisker confirmed in a press release. Fisker Ocean In the same release, Fisker also confirmed price increases for the base Sport and mid-level Ultra models effective Nov. 6, when 2024 calendar-year orders for all trim levels open. From that date, the Sport will start…

General Motors is delaying production of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, as well as the ramp-up of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups, according to statements made by CEO Mary Barra in a quarterly earnings call held Monday afternoon. Production delays of “just a few months” will allow for changes aimed at improving efficiency and lowering production costs, Barra said during the automaker’s recent third-quarter investor call. Barra noted that planned changes will “make the trucks more efficient and less expensive to produce, and therefore more profitable” in the future. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT GM last week…

As part of the deal, Leapmotor and Stellantis are also discussing a joint venture, according to Bloomberg. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/25204149/2023102512414925.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) Stellantis NV, Europe’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, is close to reaching a deal to buy about 20 percent of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company Leapmotor, Bloomberg reported today, citing people familiar with the matter. The companies are finalizing details of the deal and could make an announcement as soon as the next few days, the people said. As part of the deal, Leapmotor and Stellantis are also discussing a joint venture, according to the report. The partnership could allow…

BYD has become the first Chinese automaker to participate in the Tokyo auto show, with the ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 making its overseas debut and demonstrating its tank turn feature. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/25194507/2023102511450758.mp3 (Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) is participating in the ongoing Tokyo auto show, after announcing its entry into the Japanese passenger car market a year ago. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant is exhibiting five models and technologies at the show, becoming the first Chinese automaker in history to participate in the event, it said today. The show, which runs from October 25 to November 5, has been…

Honda is bringing back one of its greatest mobility ideas in the age of electrification and sustainability, at least in concept form. Say hello to the Sustaina-C and Pocket duo that was revealed at this year’s Japan Mobility Show as a sort of modern reinterpretation of the City and Motocompo pack that was offered in Japan back in the 1980s. But while the City and accompanying folding scooter from 40 years ago were powered by gasoline, the Sustaina-C hatchback and Pocket scooter are all about electricity. With this being said, the Nippon carmaker that also gave us a glimpse of…

China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 38.9 percent in the October 1-22 period. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/25174003/2023102509400336.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales were 472,000 units from October 1 to October 22, up 42 percent year-on-year and up 4 percent from the same period last month, data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed. So far this year, retail sales of passenger NEVs in China amounted to 5.659 million units, up 34 percent year-on-year. From October 1 to October 22, China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs were 515,000 units, up 8 percent year-on-year, but down…