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Rumors Swirl As Carvana Eyes Slate Auto EVs

Carvana Eyes Slate Auto Investment to Secure New EV Supply

Carvana received a warrant to buy shares in Slate Auto from Delaware last year.
Mark Walter, a Carvana investor, also invested in Slate Auto's $650M Series C round.
Carvana's used EV sales are growing, with nearly 10% of sales being EVs or hybrids.
The investment would give Carvana access to new EVs from a startup yet to launch vehicles.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Update On Iran War's Impact On Global Auto Sales - CleanTechnica

Iran War Stalemate Reshapes Global Auto Sales and Energy Transition

Iran war stalemate persists with no clear end in sight.
Three scenarios: escalation, stalemate, or US withdrawal.
Oil prices and EV adoption vary by scenario.
China's auto industry poised to gain market share.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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France Gets Electrification Right, But 2030 Is Doing A Lot Of Work - CleanTechnica

France frames electrification as energy security, not just climate policy

France wants domestically produced electricity to reach 60% of its energy mix by 2030.
Public support for electrification is set to double to €10 billion annually through 2030.
The plan spans heating, transport, industry, generation, EV charging and grids.
Its biggest challenge is execution on a compressed timeline.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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CATL Developing 12,000 Wh Per Kg Lithium-Air Battery - CleanTechnica

CATL puts lithium-air batteries on its long-range roadmap

CATL says it is developing lithium-air batteries as a long-term focus.
The chemistry has a theoretical energy density of 12,000 Wh/kg.
Solid-state batteries remain CATL’s intermediate objective.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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When public charging stations aren't so public, and why it matters

Why ‘Public’ EV Chargers Can Still Be Effectively Private

Charging apps can present dealer-based stations as public chargers.
Real-world access may depend on store hours, customer status, or staff permission.
The gap between listed and usable charging can hurt driver trust.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via electrek.co

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Carvana's bet on Slate is ACTUALLY a bet on itself, as the future of automotive retail

Carvana’s Slate move points to a bigger retail play

The candidate links Carvana’s Slate involvement to a wider retail strategy.
New EV brands such as Scout and Slate are described as seeking alternatives to franchise dealers.
The broader implication is that distribution may become a core competitive front in the EV market.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 6, 2026·via electrek.co

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Nissan joins new 'Cheaper Than China' solid-state EV battery project

Nissan joins low-cost solid-state battery push aimed at narrowing the EV cost gap with China

Nissan has started a three-year collaboration with Gelion.
The project is aimed at low-cost solid-state EV batteries.
The announcement explicitly frames battery development as a response to Chinese cost competition.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 4, 2026·via electrek.co

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The Allroadracer TriX's chain runs through a carbon fiber boom-type body – although future models may not even have a chain

TriX e-trike turns recumbent design into a rolling experiment

The TriX is a preproduction recumbent e-trike with a telescoping carbon-fiber body.
Its front wheels tilt in corners and carry substantial suspension travel.
The first 10 units are expected to sell for 10,000 euros each.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 2, 2026·via newatlas.com

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BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has

BYD says it will cover at-fault crashes under its driver-assist system

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault crashes under its God’s Eye system in China.
The supplied source says the commitment comes with no stated payout cap.
The announcement stands out because the source contrasts it with Tesla’s approach.
The move could reshape how automakers compete on trust and accountability in driver-assist systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via electrek.co

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Tourists can experience Athabasca Glacier in this first-ever ELECTRIC Ice Explorer [video]

Athabasca Glacier Gets an Electric Ice Explorer for Tourist Trips

The vehicle is described as the first electric Ice Explorer.
It is built to carry up to 52 guests on Athabasca Glacier.
The project tests electrification in a cold, heavy-duty off-road tourism use case.

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DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via electrek.co

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Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China — 10 owners seek $583K

Tesla FSD Lawsuit in China Reaches First Hearing With 10 Owners Seeking Damages

A Beijing court held the first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit over Tesla's FSD software.
Ten owners are seeking more than 3.95 million yuan in damages.
The case could shape expectations for software marketing in vehicles.
China remains a critical market for EV and driver-assistance regulation.

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DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via electrek.co

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Blink and Kempower expand US East Coast EV fast charging

Blink and Kempower plan 14 new fast-charging sites across the U.S. East Coast

Blink and Kempower say 14 new fast-charging sites are planned through 2026.
The expansion focuses on the U.S. East Coast, a major EV travel and commuter region.
Partnership-led deployment remains a central model in charging infrastructure growth.

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DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via electrek.co

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Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body

Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency in EPA Ratings

EPA ratings show the Rivian R2 Performance at 105 MPGe combined.
Electrek says that matches the Tesla Model Y Performance.
The comparison is notable because the R2 is described as larger and heavier.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via electrek.co

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Malacca’s EV Ambitions Shift from Promise to Production - CleanTechnica

Malaysia’s Malacca emerges as an EV assembly hub for Chinese brands

Malaysia is positioning itself as a right-hand-drive EV assembly hub.
EPMB’s Pegoh plant is linked to brands including MG, XPeng and BAIC.
The first locally assembled MG S5 EV reportedly rolled off the line in March 2026.
Local assembly gains importance as tax exemptions for imported EVs expire.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Lotus refocuses on internal combustion after EV bet falters

Lotus retreats from an EV-only future as market reality resets strategy

Lotus says EV penetration fell short of its expectations.
The company is reversing its electric-only plan.
Candidate metadata says Lotus plans a V-8 hybrid supercar.
Lotus has also cut its sales goals sharply.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via autonews.com

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2026 Lexus ES First-Drive Review: An Honest Luxury Sedan, Now in EV and Hybrid Flavors

Lexus turns the ES into a hybrid-and-EV sedan family

The 2026 ES drops a full gasoline-only powertrain.
Lineup includes one hybrid and two battery-electric variants.
All versions share the same body, cabin architecture, and safety suite.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Manufacturers Get Ready for the Next Phase as Adoption of Electric Motorcycles Accelerates - CleanTechnica

Africa’s electric motorcycle market is moving from pilot programs to scaled deployment, with major manufacturers now ref

Electric motorcycle adoption is rising across several African markets.
Kenya has reached 16 percent or more electric share in motorcycle sales, according to the source.
Spiro says it has deployed over 100,000 motorcycles and acquired engineering firm Coexlion.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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The 2026 GMC Sierra comes in a variety of setups to match a variety of use cases

GMC’s four-powertrain Sierra strategy shows how automakers are hedging the truck transition

The 2026 GMC Sierra lineup includes gasoline, diesel, and electric variants.
GMC is aligning different powertrains with different use cases rather than one solution for all buyers.
The strategy reflects an uneven transition in the pickup market.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 - order invites, first deliveries, demo drives

Rivian puts a date on R2 as June 9 launch nears

Rivian says June 9 is the key date for the R2 launch.
The rollout includes order invites, first deliveries, and demo drives.
The launch will test Rivian’s ability to turn interest into visible execution.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via electrek.co

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Colombia EV Sales Report: Sales Grow 316% in April, EVs Now +20% Market Share! - CleanTechnica

Colombia’s EV Market Surges as Tesla Reshapes the Sales Table

Colombia’s EV market posted a 316 percent year-over-year sales increase in April.
Battery-electric vehicles made up 88 percent of EV sales.
Tesla took more than half of the EV market in April, overtaking BYD.
The market is likely to face even more competition as new models arrive.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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