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

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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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Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager

Electrek

Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, s s all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee. Now, the CEO is signaling a focus on Tesla.

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

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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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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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Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders

Electrek

This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone earlier this month when it moved its one millionth tonne of dirt. And now, its buyers want more!

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Australia EV fast-charging Tritium says it is insolvent, appoints administrators

The Driven EV News

Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared it to be insolvent and called in KPMG to act as voluntary administrators. The post Australia EV fast-charging Tritium says it is insolvent, appoints administrators appeared first on The Driven.

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50 Years Later, This Apollo-Era Antenna Still Talks to Voyager 2

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For more than 50 years, Deep Space Station 43 has been an invaluable tool for space probes as they explore our solar system and push into the beyond. The DSS-43 radio antenna, located at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex , near Canberra, Australia, keeps open the line of communication between humans and probes during NASA missions. Today more than 40 percent of all data retrieved by celestial explorers, including Voyagers , New Horizons , and the Mars Curiosity rover , comes through

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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026

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Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Autopia is one of the longer-running attractions at the Anaheim, California, Walt Disney Co. theme park and it undoubtedly has a role in nurturing auto enthusiasm for kids. With clarification that these vehicles will be "fully.

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

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Elon Musk comments on Tesla’s pricing strategy following cuts

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Tesla has dropped the prices of its electric vehicles (EVs) and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software over the past few weeks, reigniting larger discussions about the automaker’s overall pricing strategy. In response to one person criticizing the frequency of Tesla’s price changes, Elon Musk has pointed to the dealership model, noting that most automakers change prices on their vehicles more regularly than consumers may realize.

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Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]

Electrek

As the brand prepares to kick off its low-cost EV offensive, Kia’s cheapest EV2, starting around $14,500 (20 million Won), was spotted testing in a new video. Check out the first glimpse of the Kia EV2 below.

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Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims

The Driven EV News

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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

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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

Green Car Reports

Legacy automakers are still losing thousands of dollars on many EV sales, according to newly published analysis from the Boston Consulting Group. BCG estimates that most automakers lose around $6,000 on each EV they effectively sell for $50,000, that price accounting for any tax credits or other incentives the customer might be eligible for.

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Tesla nears LG electrode deal to support over 1.3 million EVs: report

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Tesla is reportedly nearing an electrode supply deal with Korean company LG Energy Solutions (LGES) that will support a high volume of electric vehicles (EVs), as the company prepares to lean further into in-house battery production. Citing sources within the industry, Korean news outlet Naver said on Monday that it confirmed that Tesla has ordered six trillion won (~$4.4 billion) worth of electrodes from LGES—or enough to supply the production of between 1.3 and 1.4 million EVs.

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Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y back to its lowest price ever

Electrek

Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y, Model S and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as do prices of the newly-released Cybertruck.

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Toyota's Hydrogen Future Is Crumbling As Owners File Lawsuits, Call For Buybacks

InsideEVs

Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here's why owners who bought into Toyota's hydrogen dream feel "cheated and misled.

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Nissan unveils solid state battery line that will double energy intensity at lower price

The Driven EV News

Nissan says solid state batteries will double intensity of lithium batteries and cost less, and can also be used as energy storage. The post Nissan unveils solid state battery line that will double energy intensity at lower price appeared first on The Driven.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Green Car Reports

U.K.-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of "Reborn Electric: Icons" conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The program will expand the company beyond its current business of electric van conversions to the.

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Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model Y receive new round of price adjustments in the US

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Tesla has implemented a series of price adjustments to the Model S, Model X, and Model Y. With their price adjustments, the two flagship vehicles and Tesla’s best-selling car have become a bit more affordable for consumers. The reengineered Tesla Model 3 , which was launched in the United States last January, was not affected by the recent round of price cuts.

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

Electrek

Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.

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Hydrogen Is Coming to the Rescue

Cars That Think

A consortium of U.S. federal agencies has pooled their funds and wide array of expertise to reinvent the emergency vehicle. The hybrid electric box truck they’ve come up with is carbon neutral. And in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado or wildfire, the vehicle, called H2Rescue , can supply electric power and potable water to survivors while acting as a temperature-controlled command center for rescue personnel.

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BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla

The Driven EV News

BYD announces ambitious plans to double sales in 2024 … and then double them again in 2025 as it chases down market leader Tesla. The post BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla appeared first on The Driven.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EV maker is grading how reliably fast-charge stations work with its vehicles? Which automaker reportedly scrapped development of ICE range extenders for EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid, we found.

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Tesla reduces the price of FSD add-on, gets rid of Enhanced Autopilot

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Tesla has reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) add-on after the company cut the subscription price of the software in half in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Tesla reduced the monthly subscription price of FSD (Supervised) to just $99 , down from its previous price of $199. Now, Tesla has also dropped the price of the one-time add-on FSD option to $8,000 from $12,000 in the U.S., as can be seen on the company’s order configurator.

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Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000

Electrek

Tesla has once again lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving software by $4,000, now costing $8,000, down from a previous price of $12,000 in the US.

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GM Picks Up The Electric Pickup Truck Torch Dropped By Cybertruck

CleanTechnica EVs

GM pushes the electric pickup truck envelope with new vehicle-to-home EV charging package, starting with the new Chevy Silverado EV. The post GM Picks Up The Electric Pickup Truck Torch Dropped By Cybertruck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla slashes prices across the globe to sustain EV market share

The Driven EV News

Tesla cuts prices in some of its largest markets, making some models the cheapest they've ever been. Elon Musk says it is to ensure "production is met with demand". The post Tesla slashes prices across the globe to sustain EV market share appeared first on The Driven.

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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EV

Green Car Reports

The Toyota Highlander midsize SUV could go all-electric, while the Grand Highlander would continue with internal-combustion engines, according to a new report from CarBuzz. This is part of a strategy to replace the alphanumeric naming scheme used by the Toyota bZ4X—currently the only EV in Toyota's U.S. lineup—for more conventional.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones planned trip to India

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his planned visit to India, which was reportedly scheduled for April 21-22, 2024, has been canceled. The CEO cited his current workload at Tesla as a reason for the postponement of his India trip, though he also noted that he is still looking forward to visiting the country later this year. Reports of Musk’s postponed trip were initially posted on India’s CNBC TV18 , though the CEO himself confirmed the update in a post on social media platform X.

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Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car

Electrek

Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car.

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Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway

InsideEVs

All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.

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“Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000

The Driven EV News

Pricing of the Ford F150 Lightning with 4.5 tonne of towing and vehicle to load has been announced, and will be double the cost of the petrol version. The post “Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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