Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are willing to spend up to R600,000 ($33,000) on an EV. There have not been many EVs priced under R1 million in South Africa up to now, and only one is priced under R600,000, which is the BYD Dolphin.

The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. There are different ways to show or simply notice that the US electric vehicle market is growing fast. Rapid EV sales growth, counting the EVs we see on the street as we drive to work or the store, how full EV charging stations are. Going further, Electrify America has shared some charging stats from 2023 that demonstrate rapid EV uptake — or, at least, rapid growth of EV charging on its network, but that really does imply the former as well.

Electrify America Shows Rapid Growth in the US Electric Car Market

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Many CleanTechnica readers have been predicting a major upheaval in the global auto market for years now, precipitated primarily by the success of the EV revolution. It’s not easy building traditional cars and trucks while also building the battery powered vehicles that will replace them. This week may mark the beginning of the end so many have been predicting for years. (Or not. Predicting the future is a damnably difficult proposition.) To the casual observer, it may seem like the coven of witches from Macbeth are standing around, muttering incantations about the car business like this one — “Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.”

The Week The Global Auto Market Went Over A Cliff

Chinese-built EVs are closer to hitting the US market as Geely-owned brand ZEEKR has launched its first two models in Mexico. Our neighbors to the South can now choose between ZEEKR’s flagship 001 shooting brake or its all-electric X SUV. ZEEKR remains a rather young EV-centric automotive brand but...

ZEEKR officially enters North America, launching 001 and X BEVs in Mexico

Official production of the new luxury EV, branded as the Genesis GV90, is expected to begin in December 2025. Luxury car brand Genesis has announced its plans to manufacture a new electric SUV, according to Electrek. The full-size electric SUV will be the first of its kind to hit the...

Automaker will begin production on its first-ever full-size luxury EV next year to rival major brands: 'It's the epitome of timeless design'

The US Sun

A TESLA Model Y driver sped up next to my test car on the highway, flashing a gummy smile and an enthusiastic thumbs-up at my giant EV - but I wasn't driving the headline-grabbing Cybertruck. It was an electric Kia. I test-drove the Kia EV9 for eight days. It's a...

I test-drove a $75,000 Kia that gets more attention than the Cybertruck – 7-passenger SUV sprints to 60 mph in 4 secs

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

In a world where automotive technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, finding a vehicle that perfectly balances performance, efficiency, and reliability can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. 2024 brings a plethora of options, but how do you discern which vehicle stands out from the crowd? This year, the competition in the hybrid SUV market is fiercer than ever, with Japanese automakers leading the charge with innovative, cutting-edge designs and engineering marvels.

The Most Reliable Japanese Hybrid SUV In 2024

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

CarBuzz.com

The Volkswagen Atlas is popular in North America, with 19,293 examples sold in Q2 2024 alone. That excludes the Atlas Cross, of which VW shifted 9,769 units. Add them together, and the lineup is the automaker's most popular model by far. However, Volkswagen is hard at work keeping the Atlas fresh, with a new model right around the corner.

2026 Volkswagen Atlas Could Finally Live Up To The Touareg's Luxury Legacy

If you can believe it, more than 20 years have passed since Porsche introduced the first generation of its Cayenne SUV. What was once a super controversial model that was talked about like it would lead to the death of Porsche has become one of the brand’s biggest sellers and the benchmark of the performance SUV sphere. Porsche is gearing up to launch the fourth-generation Cayenne, which will only be offered as a fully electric vehicle when it goes on sale within the next couple years.

Next-Gen Porsche Cayenne Will Be Electric Only, Current V8 Model Will Remain On Sale Alongside It

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Which is the best, the 2025 Forester vs. the 2025 Outback?. The Subaru Forester is Subaru of America's best-selling all-wheel-drive vehicle, but is it the best? Now that the remodeled Forester is available for customers, how does the next-generation 2025 Forester compact SUV, with its unique features and improvements, compare with the 2025 Subaru Outback midsize SUV?

2025 Subaru Forester Vs 2025 Outback, The Tables Are Turned

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Porsche has confirmed that the fourth-generation Cayenne will be exclusively offered with an electric drivetrain. Buyers who aren't interested in going electric won't be out of luck, as the German brand clarified that an updated version of the current model will live on beyond 2030. The popular SUV won't carry...

Porsche will sell the current Cayenne alongside its EV successor beyond 2030

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

A "one-of-a-kind" supercar, which was restored in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is to be returned to its owner in the United States of America. The Aston Martin Bulldog spent more than four-and-a-half years in the county, being restored over the course of 7,000 hours, by Classic Motor Cars (CMC). It will now...

Aston Martin Bulldog to return to US owner

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The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa

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The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa

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