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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became the top-selling vehicle on the planet, electric or not? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 26, 2024. Volkswagen has confirmed that.

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Apple loses veteran hardware engineering executive to Rivian

Electrek

Apple veteran DJ Novotney is departing the company for a new role at Rivian, according to a report from Bloomberg. Novotney, a vice president of hardware engineering, has spent almost 25 years at Apple and worked across multiple generations of the iPod, the iPhone, the Apple Watch, and more.

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Hundreds Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vans To Flood The Streets

CleanTechnica EVs

Renault is banking on hydrogen electric fuel cell vans to grab a foothold in Europe, where interest in fuel cell mobility is picking up. The post Hundreds Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vans To Flood The Streets appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla investing over $500 million to build Dojo supercomputer in New York

Teslarati

Tesla is set to invest over $500 million into building a Dojo supercomputer at its New York Gigafactory, as announced during a state budget briefing this week. New York Governor Kathy Hochul held a hearing on economic developments in the state on Friday, officially announcing that Tesla plans to build its next Dojo supercomputing cluster at its Gigafactory in Buffalo (via WGRZ ).

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

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Apple Car Pushed Back To 2028. Autonomous Driving? Forget About It!

CleanTechnica EVs

The Apple car project is no closer to getting off the ground today than it was a decade ago as the company struggles to define its mission. The post Apple Car Pushed Back To 2028. Autonomous Driving? Forget About It! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range delivery estimates pushed to March-April 2024

Teslarati

Tesla has pushed delivery timelines back again for one of its upgraded Model 3 variants, just weeks after the automaker announced that the refreshed sedan would be hitting North American markets. After Tesla adjusted delivery timelines for the new Model 3 to February through March earlier this month, the automaker has now pushed estimated deliveries back a little further for the Long Range variant.

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Elon Musk reiterates that xAI is not raising capital right now

Teslarati

After reports suggested that Elon Musk and his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI were in discussions to raise capital this week, Musk denied the reports, saying that he hasn’t been in talks with anyone about the supposed investment round. Citing multiple people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reported on Friday that xAI is seeking a $6 billion investment and was in talks with investors in Hong Kong.

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China To Get Tesla Cybertruck Soon — It Could Actually Be A Big Hit There

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Cybertruck is like nothing else. The question has been whether or not people will love it or shun. [continued] The post China To Get Tesla Cybertruck Soon — It Could Actually Be A Big Hit There appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear

Electrek

Have you ever been in the mood to drive an electric bus, and then thought to yourself, “the only thing that could make this better is if the bus was shaped like a marsupial”? Yea, me neither. At least not until I stumbled upon this precious specimen of a koala bus.

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Legacy Automakers Turn To Formula E As A Laboratory For EV Technology

CleanTechnica EVs

Legacy automakers are hungry to create an even electric vehicle (EV) playing field with all-electric companies like Tesla and BYD. [continued] The post Legacy Automakers Turn To Formula E As A Laboratory For EV Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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Polestar cutting around 15 percent of its global workforce

Teslarati

Polestar has announced plans to cut around 15 percent of its workforce around the world, as the Volvo-owned electric vehicle (EV) maker looks to reduce costs and work toward making its products profitable. Citing “challenging market conditions,” Polestar announced plans on Friday to get rid of around 450 positions worldwide, according to a report from Reuters.

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California’s Hydrogen Stations Being Fixed More Hours Than Pumping At 15% Capex Per Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently I’ve been reviewing studies related to hydrogen trucking, as it’s one of the few places where serious transportation research. [continued] The post California’s Hydrogen Stations Being Fixed More Hours Than Pumping At 15% Capex Per Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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USPS To Evaluate Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

High-tech mobility company Canoo will supply the United States Postal Service (USPS) with six battery-electric Canoo vehicles. The Postal Service will take delivery of these six right-hand drive versions of the LDV 190 in Q1 2024. This aligns with the USPS’s comprehensive initiative to electrify its fleet, aiming for a total of over 66,000 EVs, […] The post USPS To Evaluate Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Canoo to deliver six LDV units to the U.S. Postal Service

Teslarati

Canoo has announced some of its early deliveries in recent months, and now the Oklahoma-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has announced a deal with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). According to a press release shared on Wednesday, Canoo will deliver six right-hand-drive (RHD) models of its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) to USPS by the end of Q1.

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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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Volvo Trucks unveils all-new Volvo VNL in North America

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks has launched a completely new Volvo VNL in North America to set new industry standards in heavy-duty trucking. Optimized aerodynamics and new technologies have improved fuel efficiency by up to 10%. This all-new truck features the next generation of enhancements to improve customer value, driver productivity, safety, and sustainability.

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Quick Charge Podcast: January 27, 2024

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Tesla Autopilot Crash Data Shows Little To No Improvement For 2023

InsideEVs

You'd think there'd be some progress over time.

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Comment on Li Auto hits back after being mocked by Tesla for lack of technology by realposter

CN EV Post

Li Auto released a range test comparison video of the Li Mega versus the Tesla Model X to show that its first BEV model has better performance.

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Nexon EV turns four, sells over 60,000 units since launch | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Tata Nexon EV, the game-changing electric SUV which has been the first of the zero-emission passenger vehicle models to drive the ongoing shift to electric mobility in India, turns four years old today. Launched on January 28, 2020 , the Tata Nexon EV is estimated to have sold over 65,000 units cumulatively till end-December 2023, helping Tata Motors maintain its commanding EV market leadership.

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4xFloor it! Incoming Jeep Wagoneer S will hit 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds

EV Central

Jeep has released the first pictures of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S it will launch late this year and confirmed it hasn’t toned down either the 2022 concept’s performance or good looks. Already confirmed it will be sold Down Under, the US car-maker has yet to release full details of when it will arrive here but the all-new Jeep Wagoneer S is likely to land either before the end of 2024 or early on in 2025.

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Citoren C3 Aircross AT to launch tomorrow. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 28 Jan 2024, 10:16 AM The automatic transmission option for the C3 Aircross is expected to be available with the top two trims Citroen will offer C3 Aircross in two seating arrangements. The automatic transmission (AT) option for the Citroen C3 Aircross will launch tomorrow. The 1.2 L turbo petrol engine under the hood will get paired with a six-speed torque converter and the prices are expected to be within the ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 15 lakh bracket.

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Tesla Model Y world’s best-selling car and EV in 2023 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tesla has taken the crown for the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023, with the Model Y securing the top spot across the majority of global markets. With estimated sales of 1.23 million units, the Tesla Model Y has wrested the title from longstanding leader Toyota’s two models, the RAV4 SUV (1.07 million units) and Corolla (1.01 million units). While a small number of markets are yet to release their sales figures for 2023, the findings of preliminary data collected by JATO Dynamics indicate t

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White is most popular car colour in 2023 but black makes gains globally | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In its latest car colour trends research report, BASF has stated that the traditional automotive colour wheel is going through a transformation. The recently released 2023 BASF Colour Report for Automotive OEM Coatings provides hard data to back up that trend. Achromatic colours, which have always formed the foundation of automotive colour, are experiencing a significant shift.

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Sporty Hyundai Creta N Line launch imminent, spied during TVC shoot

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 28 Jan 2024, 09:47 AM Hyundai Creta N Line will arrive as the sportier avatar of the SUV and it could come powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine alongside a host of cosmetic updates. --> Hyundai Creta N Line will arrive as the sportier avatar of the SUV and it could come powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine alongside a hos … Hyundai Creta N Line will arrive as the sportier avatar of the SUV and it could come powered by a 1.5-litre tur

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Quick Charge Podcast: January 27, 2024

Baua Electric

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

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Apple loses veteran hardware engineering executive to Rivian – 9to5Mac

Baua Electric

Apple veteran DJ Novotney is departing the company for a new role at Rivian, according to a report from Bloomberg. Novotney, a vice president of hardware engineering, has spent almost 25 years at Apple and worked across multiple generations of the iPod, the iPhone, the Apple Watch, and more. Novotney is the second Apple executive to leave for Rivian this month.

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This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear

Baua Electric

Have you ever been in the mood to drive an electric bus, and then thought to yourself, “the only thing that could make this better is if the bus was shaped like a marsupial”? Yea, me neither. At least not until I stumbled upon this precious specimen of a koala bus. It’s not the first animal-shaped electric bus that has headlined the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column.

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Global chip revenues decline 8.8% in 2023: Report – ET Auto

Baua Electric

SK hynix and Micron, two other major players in the memory market, also reported huge declines in their revenues at 33% and 36% YoY, respectively. New Delhi: The global semiconductor industry ‘s revenue declined 8.8% in 2023 due to a slowdown in enterprise and consumer spending. The overall 2023 semiconductor revenue rankings saw some big changes from 2022, like Intel reclaiming the top spot from Samsung as the latter suffered a lot from the memory sector downtrend as well as lacklustre sm

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Tata Motors’ MD confirms Altroz EV launch for 2025 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tata Motors’ EV division is on a roll, with the brand planning to add four more EVs to its portfolio by 2025. Tata Motors had showcased the Altroz EV at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show , which was expected to be among its first EV launch, and later at the 2020 Auto Expo in close-to-production form. It is now learnt that the Altroz EV will be launched in India in 2025, about five years after the concept was first displayed to a global audience.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became the top-selling vehicle on the planet, electric or not? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 26, 2024. Volkswagen has confirmed that “most” 2023-2024 ID.4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit , making it the first foreign automaker to get the nod under tightened sourcing rules.

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US to announce billions in subsidies for advanced chips – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Micron Technology, Texas Instruments, and GlobalFoundries count among other top contenders, WSJ added citing industry executives. President Joe Biden’s administration is expected to award billions of dollars in subsidies in coming weeks to top semiconductor companies including Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to help build new factories in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

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Chinese to invest up to USD 7 bn in Congo mining infrastructure – statement – ET Auto

Baua Electric

It is also the world’s third-largest copper producer and holds significant deposits of lithium, tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold. New Delhi: The Democratic Republic of Congo and its Chinese investors have reached an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture, they said in a statement on Saturday, with the Chinese investing up to USD 7 billion in infrastructure projects.

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