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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

Green Car Reports

Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian's fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released Thursday, noted that 9.4% of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric. Gen X purchased the most new vehicles of.

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NIO & CATL Partnership An Interesting Battery Evolution

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been an enormous amount of innovation in the EV battery sector in the past decade or so. Ten years ago, it might have been hard to believe how much better, more energy dense, cheaper, and more influential batteries have become. However, there’s still work to do. So many. [continued] The post NIO & CATL Partnership An Interesting Battery Evolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo EX30 EV: LFP version not offered to US is greener pick

Green Car Reports

In a life cycle assessment of the Volvo EX30 electric vehicle released Thursday, the automaker underscored that its upcoming compact EV has the lowest carbon footprint of any electric Volvo yet. The team behind the EX30 analysis looked at two EX30 versions—one with the 69-kwh lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NMC) battery pack, the.

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX delivers groundbreaking energy efficiency on electric journey from Riyadh to Dubai

Electric Cars Report

On its third long-distance road trip over 1,000+ kilometers, the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX demonstrated that even the Arabian Desert is no obstacle to energy efficiency. On a challenging route profile encompassing busy city streets and open desert, the pioneering test vehicle delivered electric power consumption of 7.4 kWh/100km (8.4 mi/kWh). This equates to an equivalent of […] The post Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX delivers groundbreaking energy efficiency on electric journey from Riyadh to

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

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Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 finally rolls out – get your minds blown

Electrek

Tesla is finally starting to roll out Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 to customers — another “mind-blowing” update, according to CEO Elon Musk. However, as usual, everyone should be really careful when using FSD Beta.

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Tesla is no longer just a luxury brand, says major auto outlet

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One major automotive outlet says Tesla is no longer just a luxury brand, in part due to its unique pricing strategy over the past few years. In a column shared on Friday, Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters laid out an update to a 2022 piece that had initially called Tesla a luxury brand. Now, he says, the automaker is more than a luxury brand, generally competing in a lower-priced market than back then—and especially as the Model Y seemingly became the world’s best-selling mode

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Report: Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance rates

Green Car Reports

App-based features pitched as a way to become a safer and more efficient driver may end up reporting you as a higher-risk driver to insurers, The New York Times reports. New cars, EV or not, have substantial data-gathering capability thanks to their array of onboard sensors, which is sometimes presented to consumers as a way to improve driving or.

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The Cybertruck Gets Creamed By Rivian R1T, Every ICE Off-Road Truck In This Test

InsideEVs

Off-roading doesn't tend to happen on even ground, which is why enthusiasts prioritize trucks with great articulation. Unfortunately, the Tesla Cybertruck doesn't deliver.

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Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV

Electrek

For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most affordable ID.1 electric car, starting at 20,000 euros ($21,700), in 2027. The $20K Volkswagen ID.1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone,” VW brand leader Thomas Shafer said Thursday.

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Tesla $25k car is a ‘2027 story’ after Giga Texas tour, analysts say

Teslarati

Tesla’s ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) plans for the next-generation $25,000 vehicle is “increasingly a 2027 story,” analysts said after touring the company’s Gigafactory Texas plant. Tesla has tasted substantial growth in its production and deliveries over the past few years, but now, Wall Street is beginning to anticipate the potential for a pullback for the automaker.

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

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BYD cuts price of most affordable EV to less than $A20,000

The Driven EV News

BYD reveals a refreshed version of one of the most affordable EVs with a starting price of under $A19,000. The post BYD cuts price of most affordable EV to less than $A20,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades

Green Car Reports

Volvo is looking to quicken EV charging times by relying on software rather than upgrades to batteries and other hardware. The automaker on Monday announced a partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies to access that company's "algorithm-enabled charging software" with its battery management systems—with the goal of optimizing.

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Death by Touchscreen, Or Bad Police Reports?

CleanTechnica EVs

One controversial topic I’ve covered here, much to the chagrin to the Tesla faithful, is the reliance on touchscreens in automobiles. The Touchscreen Debate In some ways, touchscreens are super awesome. It’s like Star Trek: The Next Generation 30+ years ago, where Lt. Commander Data piloted the Enterprise D around. [continued] The post Death by Touchscreen, Or Bad Police Reports?

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Tesla wants to hire someone to eliminate need for its EVs to get service

Electrek

Tesla is in search of a new senior manager who will focus on eliminating the need for the automaker’s service. They will be in charge of a new program called ‘Zero Service’.

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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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Tesla maintains an Outperform rating by Wedbush as Q1 2024 ends

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Wedbush maintained Tesla’s Outperform rating with a $315 price target as Q1 2024 ends. According to Wedbush analysts, Tesla remains on track to exceed 2 million unit deliveries in 2024. They believe reaching 2.1 million and 2.2 million unit deliveries this year is “still achievable,” even with a softer Q1 performance. The investment firm predicts near-term headwinds but stated in a note on Wednesday that the negative sentiment on Tesla is “way overdone.” Last month

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The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars

The Driven EV News

New data shows that electric vehicles are far more reliable than ICE cars of same age. The post The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors

Green Car Reports

The Biden Administration on Monday sketched out plans for EV charging and hydrogen dispensing along major U.S. freight corridors. The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy was developed by the administration's Joint Office of Energy and Transportation with input from the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Charging Is Starting To Become Profitable

CleanTechnica EVs

Breaking The DCFC Standoff Is Hard When it comes to EVs and EV charging, there’s a big chicken-and-egg problem, or perhaps better put, a Catch 22. EV chargers are expensive, especially for fast chargers (Level 3). A decent charging station can easily cost a million dollars, and then cost thousands. [continued] The post Charging Is Starting To Become Profitable appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin

Electrek

Elon Musk says that Tesla will bring Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, to production at Gigafactory Berlin. However, it will be important to start volume production in the US first.

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Tesla announces Model Y price increase coming to Europe

Teslarati

Tesla has announced its latest price increases set to hit one of its vehicles, with the automaker this time planning to increase the price of its economy-level Model Y SUV in multiple European countries. On Saturday, Tesla said that it would be increasing the price of the Model Y across European countries on Friday, March 22, as stated in a post on X from the company’s Europe and Middle East account.

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Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

The Driven EV News

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected. The post Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs appeared first on The Driven.

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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax

Green Car Reports

When it's time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another one, according to the company. That makes the Prius the model with the highest loyalty in CarMax's inventory. The Prius displaced the Chevrolet.

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India opens the doors to Tesla with new scheme to wave EV import duties

Electrek

India is finally opening its doors to Tesla, and other EV automakers, with a new program to wave the country’s high import duties for electric vehicles. But there are conditions.

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SpaceX reveals new details on Starship’s third test flight

Teslarati

SpaceX has revealed some new information regarding the third test flight of its massive Starship rocket. The flight, which took place from Starbase, Texas, yesterday morning at 8:25 am CT , capitalized on previous test flights and accomplished a host of new objectives. All 33 Raptor engines lit in a staggered sequence, and once throttled up, the world’s biggest rocket took flight for the third time.

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“No longer a novelty:” Canberra leads the charge as Australian EV numbers double

The Driven EV News

The number of electric cars on Australian roads has more than doubled, with a big increase in charging stations and EVs making up one in every five new cars sold in nation's capital. The post “No longer a novelty:” Canberra leads the charge as Australian EV numbers double appeared first on The Driven.

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Polestar 3 will arrive for first deliveries in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2024, at a starting price of $74,800, and it’s now available to configure and order, the company announced Tuesday. At launch, the entire 2025 Polestar 3 lineup will have dual-motor all-wheel drive, with an output of 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, and.

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Tariffs Aren’t Enough To Save U.S. Manufacturers From Chinese EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio started pushing for more tariffs. Why? Because cheaper Chinese electric cars have a pretty good. [continued] The post Tariffs Aren’t Enough To Save U.S. Manufacturers From Chinese EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

Electrek

Autonomous technology developer Zoox shared its latest milestone in a blog post today, expanding its unique driverless robotaxi operations in California and Nevada. The growth includes a broader net of available autonomous routes, longer hours in different weather conditions, and higher top speeds… all without pedals!

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Tesla Giga Berlin to produce Semi Truck

Teslarati

During his brief visit to Tesla Giga Berlin, Elon Musk teased plans to produce the Semi truck in Germany for the European market. The Tesla CEO visited Giga Berlin after the factory and its employees endured an arson attack, which resulted in a production halt. Based on a Handelsblatt recording, Elon Musk said during his visit to Giga Berlin: “I think it makes sense to produce the Semi truck in Europe at Giga Berlin.

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“Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars

The Driven EV News

New polling shows a clear majority of support for clean cars, which might be the final nail in the coffin for the fossil car lobby's fear campaign against cleaner, more efficient vehicles. The post “Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Study: We Need Waaaaaaaay More EV Chargers At Retailers

CleanTechnica EVs

From the “We’ve been telling you this!” department and the “Yes, please!” division, Consumer Reports has a results of a new study out that brings light to the fact that we need a lot more charging stations at retailers across the US. The fact is, there are three core places. [continued] The post Study: We Need Waaaaaaaay More EV Chargers At Retailers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen wants an electric ID. GTI hot hatch in the US at $25,000? Bring it on!

Electrek

It looks like Volkswagen may bring the electric hot hatch to the US after all. Even better, Volkswagen wants to launch the electric ID. GTI with starting prices between $20,000 and $25,000.

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Tesla analyst counters bear narrative with new note looking at the big picture

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has been the subject of several bearish narratives this week in analyst notes. However, Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley countered those notes with a new communication to investors late this week that looks at the big picture. Of the three analyst notes we’ve covered this week, two have described lackluster outlooks for Tesla’s future.

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Honda and Nissan partner on electric vehicles and intelligent technology

Electric Cars Report

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding under which they will begin a feasibility study of a strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence. To further accelerate efforts toward carbon neutrality and zero traffic-accident fatalities, it will be essential to strengthen environmental and electrification technologies as well as […] The post Honda and Nissan partner on electric vehicles and intelligent technology appeared

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