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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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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 has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand

Electrek

Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.

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Tesla Thailand launches special interest rate program

Teslarati

Tesla Thailand launched a special interest rate program for Model 3 and Model Y customers. Tesla’s special interest rate program in Thailand starts at 2.49%. “The limited program only you start today. An important opportunity to get a special interest rate starting at just 2.49% with 1st class insurance and a 4-year Tesla car maintenance package. We reserve the right for customers who order and pick up the vehicle by June 28, 2024,” announced Tesla Thailand.

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Tesla fired its entire new ad team in recent layoffs

Electrek

Tesla has fired its entire 40-person “growth content” ad team as part of its recent massive round of layoffs. The ad team had been part of Tesla’s push to increase traditional advertising.

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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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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Electrek

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front.

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

Brief

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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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Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle

Electrek

In honor of Earth Day, Rivian has introduced a new “Electric Upgrade” offer, where new customers can take advantage of varying discounts on an R1S or R1T EV for trading in certain combustion models. There are other terms to qualify; learn more below.

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The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet

CleanTechnica EVs

The Screw-Bike is a one-of-a-kind electric bike built by YouTuber and mechanical engineer James Bruton, and while its incredible complexity makes it unlikely that something like this will ever end up on the market, it’s an amazing piece of e-bike engineering. The self-balancing Screw-Bike uses 4 in-line Mecanum wheels made. [continued] The post The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Teslarati

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

Oil

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The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground

Electrek

Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, broke ground today in Nevada.

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Tesla launches Model 3 price cuts in other markets following the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla has reduced the prices of its vehicles in multiple key markets around the world, after the automaker cut prices in the U.S. last week. On Friday, Tesla cut prices by around $2,000 across most of its lineup in the U.S. , with the exception of the Model 3. Late on Sunday, Tesla followed the U.S. reductions with additional price cuts in its key markets of China and Germany, where it has additional Gigafactory locations.

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BYD unveils luxurious Sea Lion 07 mid-size electric SUV interior poised to rival Tesla’s Model Y

Electrek

BYD is coming for Tesla’s sweet spot in the mid-size electric SUV market with its new Sea Lion 07. Ahead of its official launch, BYD unveiled the Sea Lion 07’s luxurious interior. Check out the first images below.

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California’s Exploding Rooftop Solar Cost Shift

Energy Institute at HAAS

In 2024, residential PV will shift nearly $4 billion onto others’ bills, more than double the 2020 amount.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. To that end, Consumer Reports has furnished an analysis on just how much each nameplate is likely to set you back in terms of upkeep over its lifespan. That said, it would be irresponsible of us not to mention that the differences between individual models can be quite vast.

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Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work [video]

Electrek

American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its distribution centers as its experiments with a robotic workforce continue.

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New Report Tackles Electric Vehicle Charging Payment Challenges and Offers Key Recommendations

CleanTechnica EVs

Payment issues can affect electric vehicle (EV) drivers’ charging experiences. EV charging should be accessible, convenient, and reliable, and payment issues affect both accessibility and reliability. Addressing payment issues presents an opportunity for improvements that may speed along EV adoption and improve drivers’ time with their EVs, keeping them on.

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VinFast expands aftersales service in Europe

Teslarati

Vietnamese automaker VinFast expanded its aftersales services in Europe by partnering with a local automotive repair and maintenance brand. Vinfast signed a cooperation agreement with Mobivia to improve their customers’ access to aftersales services in France and Germany. Mobivia has 1,200 service centers in France and Germany. “VinFast strongly believes that Mobivia’s extensive after-sales service network and skilled technical team will bolster customer confidence in the VinFa

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Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Electrek

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East.

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SK On cobalt-free battery nabs win at Edison Awards

Teslarati

Last week, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On won the Bronze prize for its cobalt-free battery in the Smart Transportation category at the 2024 Edison Awards. The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, was established in 1987. It is an annual competition honoring excellence in developing new products or services for marketing, design, and innovation.

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Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA.

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PepsiCo Ordered 100 Tesla Semis In 2017. Tesla Delivered 36 So Far

InsideEVs

Tesla built roughly 140 Semis to date, according to historical data and a new report from Reuters.

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Cool It: Hyundai Testing Innovative Window Film

The Truth About Cars

Applying tint to window glass is hardly a new way to keep the cabin of one’s car cool in direct sunlight – but Hyundai claims there remains innovations to explore in the field of beating the summer heat. According to the company, a new product it is calling Nano Cooling Film can block external heat energy whilst also emitting internal radiant heat to the outside.

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Tesla US advertising team affected by layoffs: report

Teslarati

A report recently claimed that Tesla’s US marketing team has been affected by the electric vehicle maker’s recent round of layoffs. Some members of Tesla’s Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA were reportedly affected by the job cuts as well. As noted in a previously leaked Elon Musk email , Tesla will be letting go of over 10% of its workforce as part of an effort to streamline its operations.

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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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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

Electrek

More automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicle models. Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

The Truth About Cars

Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. Most recently, a state dealer association created an ad asking Volkswagen Group and Sony Honda Mobility not to sell their upcoming EVs outside of the existing dealer network over concerns the new divisions could follow Tesla and Rivian in selling directly to buyers.

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GM Energy Prepares To Bring V2H Technology To Homes In North America

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors will introduce V2H technology with its Silverado EV and expand it to all its upcoming electric vehicles. The post GM Energy Prepares To Bring V2H Technology To Homes In North America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian R1EVS to join fleets in the mining industry

Teslarati

Rivian’s R1 vehicles will join fleets in the mining industry. Rivian recently entered an exclusive global partnership with MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company), which provides sustainable and efficient electric vehicles (EVs) in the mining industry. “The Rivian R1T is widely acclaimed for its on and off-road capabilities, and its robust design and adaptability make it the ideal candidate to meet the many challenges mining presents.

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Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks With Solar Panels Are Here For Your Food

CleanTechnica EVs

More food, less pollution: US firm has a plan to decarbonize refrigeration units for electric trucks with rooftop solar panels. The post Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks With Solar Panels Are Here For Your Food appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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