The last several months have been messy for the electric vehicle industry, to put it mildly. Major players like General Motors, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are pumping the brakes on their electrification efforts, citing uneven and unpredictable consumer demand. Many drivers remain hesitant to go electric because they’re worried about a lack of charging stations and insufficient range.

The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion

Every summer, more than 200,000 car fans make the pilgrimage to Britain’s Goodwood Festival of Speed near the south coast to see fast cars rev their engines amid clouds of smoke. This year, the crowds — traditionally known for turning up in their vintage British sports cars, cigars in...

Chinese automakers try to win over British car fans at Goodwood

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. A modal shift to LEVs using planned battery capacity in Europe can reduce both dependencies on critical raw materials and cut 30Mt of transport’s CO2e emissions by 2030. A new study by EIT...

New Study: A Fraction Of EU’s Planned Battery Production Can Power The Shift To LEVs

Chinese automotive brands are poised to account for one-third of global vehicle sales by 2030. According to a report by consulting firm AlixPartners, this marks a significant increase from the estimated 21% share in 2024, with projections indicating that Chinese automakers will sell 9 million vehicles outside China by 2030.

You're Going To Own A Chinese Car One Day

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The auto industry can become a lead market for low-carbon steel production in Europe if lawmakers set content requirements. Steel made with green hydrogen and electric arc furnaces, or produced from scrap, can reduce...

Green Steel Can Cut Climate Impact of Car Production for Just €57 a Vehicle

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The 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study reveals which automaker is the worst American car brand.
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The Worst Car Brand in America

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Statistica projects that revenue for the U.S. luxury car market will hit $6,654 million in 2024. At more than $6 billion, it's crystal clear that American consumers love their luxury cars. But what...

3 Luxury Car Brands That Are Worth the Money

Sometimes it feels good to spend a little extra to treat yourself. If you're thinking about buying a mid-range luxury car but don't want to drop $100,000 or more, here are five brands that can make...

5 Mid-Range Luxury Car Brands That Make the Middle Class Feel Rich

Rising interest rates and automobile prices have made some cars that have typically been the hallmark of the upper middle class unaffordable for this demographic. You may be surprised to learn that...

8 Cars the Upper Middle Class Can’t Afford Anymore

Tesla’s mostly online direct-to-consumer sales model and fixed prices have transformed the automotive industry. Gone are the days of haggling with a dealer for hours to buy a car. With Tesla, you can order a vehicle in two minutes, complete all the necessary paperwork online, and even take delivery...

I’m a Very Tall & Heavyset Fela, but Tesla Won’t Allow Me To Sit and Check the Fit & Comfort of a Cybertruck Before I Pay $100,000 – I’m Canceling My Order

Aurora, CO

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Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

This stunning Maybach 6 Cabriolet replica is based around a Mercedes SL 500. The open-top recreation features all-new bodywork and is painted in a special shade of blue. The interior has also been retrimmed in cream-colored leather. At Monterey Car Week in 2017, Mercedes-Maybach unveiled the glamorous 6 Cabriolet concept....

Forget The Real Mercedes-Maybach 6, This Stunning Replica Will Do Just Fine

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Any pundits and politicians predicting a quick, painful end to the electric vehicle trend are in for another disappointment. Ford Motor Company issued its mid-year sales report this week. To the surprise of no-one who is actually counting, EV sales are up. There is one surprise, though, and it has something to do with Ford CEO Jim Farley’s widely reported hopes for a small car renaissance in the US.

Ford Electric Vehicle Sales Report: Take That, Haters!

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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Are We Seeing A Last Gasp From Oil Lovers & Apologists?

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. A few recent trends got me thinking that we might...

Are We Seeing A Last Gasp From Oil Lovers & Apologists?

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