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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota

Green Car Reports

Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Researchers then compared.

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Hertz continues to feel EV losses, plans to dump more from its fleet

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Hertz ( NASDAQ: HTZ ) reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024 today, announcing that it is continuing to lose money on its electric vehicle investment and plans to dump even more EVs from its fleet. Hertz said it had increased the number of EVs it will let go of by 10,000 units, now planning to sell 30,000 of its purchased electric cars this year.

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CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins

Electrek

A new EV battery that can add 370 miles (600 km) range in 10 minutes? China’s CATL introduced its new Shenxing Plus EV battery, capable of just that. CATL claims the new EV battery is the world’s first with 4C ultra-fast charging and +620 miles (1,000 km) CLTC range.

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Tesla Surprises Investors With A Tiny Y & A Tiny 3 As Soon As This Year!

CleanTechnica EVs

A lot has been written about the Tesla’s next-generation compact car that used to be widely called the Model 2, including Zach’s excellent article last week about it. Zach asked who might pick up the challenge in place of Tesla doing it. Today, Tesla announced it would follow through with. [continued] The post Tesla Surprises Investors With A Tiny Y & A Tiny 3 As Soon As This Year!

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge

The Driven EV News

EV fast charging gets a boost in Australia with 930 sites now open, and the charging sites are getting bigger and with more innovation too. The post Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge appeared first on The Driven.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Green Car Reports

Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said.

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Honda joins EV race with historic $11B investment to build 240K EVs a year

Electrek

Honda is finally joining the EV race after announcing a massive $11 billion (CAD$15 billion) investment to build four new EV plants in Canada. The historic investment will be used to build Canada’s first EV supply chain, enabling 240,000 Honda EVs to be made for the US and Canada annually.

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Tesla Model Y Cheaper Than Ever in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

One week ago, I wrote about the Tesla Model Y (and the Tesla Model 3) having a base price below the average selling price of a new car in the US. In fact, taking the US EV tax credit into account, the Model Y was essentially $10,000 cheaper than the. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y Cheaper Than Ever in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

The Driven EV News

Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia. The post Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit

Green Car Reports

Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may want to take a fresh look at the numbers. The base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus last week, to $44,630, while the.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y stand out in Spring 2024 CarMax EV Consumer report

Teslarati

CarMax’s Spring 2024 Electric Vehicle Consumer Report has revealed that Tesla’s two most popular vehicles, the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan, are among the most popular EVs in the United States’ second-hand vehicle market. The Nissan LEAF, a veteran in the EV sector, also proved popular. CarMax is one of the United States’ largest retailer of used automobiles.

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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

Electrek

More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

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Tesla 4680 Battery Updates

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s been a lot of interest in Tesla’s 4680 batteries since before they were even announced, but their development and ramp-up have been a bit below par in terms of most people’s expectations. I’ve seen various claims about these, and those claims have diverged quite a bit as time has. [continued] The post Tesla 4680 Battery Updates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ampol to roll out more than 100 EV fast charging bays across Stockland shopping centres

The Driven EV News

Stockland and petroleum retailer Ampol announce plans to roll out one of the country’s largest networks of fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The post Ampol to roll out more than 100 EV fast charging bays across Stockland shopping centres appeared first on The Driven.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Green Car Reports

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. Joining the G-Class in the.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

Teslarati

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday. The data showed that, over the course of a decade, Teslas averaged just $4,035 in maintenance and repair costs, compared to those of automakers Land Rover and Porsche, which landed at

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Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk

Electrek

Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year. The automaker plans to use the robot in its own factory by the end of the year.

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TSLA Is Now ALL About AI & Robotaxis

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made it absolutely clear on today’s Tesla conference call: if you don’t believe in Tesla’s AI work and robotaxi plans, you shouldn’t be invested in Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA). The company is not fundamentally a car company, as he noted. It’s fundamentally an AI company. I think. [continued] The post TSLA Is Now ALL About AI & Robotaxis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites

The Driven EV News

Mining transport company Mevco has signed a deal with US EV maker Rivian to bring its award-winning R1T ute to Australia for the first time. The post Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Says New Vehicles, Including 'Affordable' Models, Are Coming. Musk Has Few Details (Updated)

InsideEVs

The automaker's eagerly anticipated Q1 filing has a few details about what's needed most: new models. Musk would rather talk robots instead.

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Ron Baron on Tesla $TSLA stock: ‘Now is the bottom’

Teslarati

Legendary investor and Tesla bull Ron Baron believes the electric automaker’s stock is set to see massive gains as the introduction of Robotaxi and a new vehicle lineup is imminent. “Now is the bottom,” Baron said during an interview with Squawk Box on CNBC earlier today. Baron has been one of the biggest winners in terms of Tesla stock ownership, seeing his portfolio increase by multitudes over the past several years and holding over $1.5 billion in shares at one point.

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Subaru is retiring the Legacy to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers

Electrek

The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for a new era. Subaru is shifting gears as it focuses on new EVs, including SUVs and crossovers.

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Tesla Retreats When It Should be Advancing

CleanTechnica EVs

With Tesla’s lackluster performance in Q1 for EV deliveries, one would think the company would pull out all the stops to stimulate demand. And they have started taking the most basic measure, which is seemingly the only one in Elon’s arsenal: slash prices. Tesla’s Model Y, Model S and Model. [continued] The post Tesla Retreats When It Should be Advancing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck

The Driven EV News

Fortescue has rolled out two more electric excavators and says they are more efficient that diesel and will eliminate 95 million litres of diesel when rolled out across its operations. The post Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck appeared first on The Driven.

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TTAC Giveaway: Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner

The Truth About Cars

We're giving things away again. This time it's a six-pack of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, and more. Here's what you'll get: The aforementioned six-pack of 20-oz bottles of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, a Techron T-shirt, a Techron hat, and some assorted odds and ends such as magnets and stickers. Techron says you "Save More with Every Pour" -- all you have to do is pour a bottle into your fuel tank each season.

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Tesla confirms it is in talks with major automaker for potential FSD licensing

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) may not necessarily be supported by conventional reviewers like Consumer Reports , but it appears that the system could start making its way to non-Tesla vehicles in the coming years. As confirmed by company executives during the first quarter 2024 earnings call, Tesla is currently in talks with a major automaker for a potential FSD licensing deal.

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The US just came up with a plan to upgrade 100k miles of transmission lines in 5 years

Electrek

The White House just debuted a plan to expand the grid’s capacity by upgrading 100,000 miles of transmission lines over the next five years.

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Google Maps Now Offers EV Charger Locations & Intelligence-Powered Summaries

CleanTechnica EVs

If you drive an electric vehicle that’s not a Tesla, then you have experienced the tension that comes with leaving home for trips and wondering if there will be a charger on your route. We know that there is no retail category where a driver can be confident that an. [continued] The post Google Maps Now Offers EV Charger Locations & Intelligence-Powered Summaries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Global EV sales to top 17 million in 2024, most of them in China

The Driven EV News

More than one in five cars sold around the globe in 2024 will be electric, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), with yearly EV sales set to reach 17 million. The post Global EV sales to top 17 million in 2024, most of them in China appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford Will Build Profitable, Affordable Sub-$30,000 EVs

InsideEVs

Ford isn't making money selling EVs, but it's learning that consumers want cheap EVs. Ford promises to deliver them.

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Tesla driver who blamed Autopilot for hit and run pleads guilty to dangerous driving

Teslarati

A Tesla driver in Australia who attempted to blame Autopilot for a hit and run with a pedestrian back in March 2022 has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. The driver’s guilty plea comes after police analysis and Tesla’s own telemetry of the vehicle involved revealed that Autopilot was not engaged at the time of the accident. On the morning of March 22, 2022, nurse Nicole Lagos stepped onto the road on Wattletree Road in an inner south-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia, to boa

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EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles

Electrek

Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) announced nearly $1 billion in grants to replace gas heavy-duty vehicles and school buses with electric vehicles.

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My First Adventure With The Kia EV9 Shows It’s Up To The Task, Even When Charging Companies Aren’t

CleanTechnica EVs

After getting my first impressions on Friday, I set out the next day to see how the Kia EV9 performed on the open road. So, I set out for Socorro, New Mexico, a small town on I-25 with some cool places in easy reach of the CCS charger. Everything went. [continued] The post My First Adventure With The Kia EV9 Shows It’s Up To The Task, Even When Charging Companies Aren’t appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month

The Driven EV News

Tesla latest cuts prices makes Australia's best-selling EVs cheapest ever. The post Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month appeared first on The Driven.

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