Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Toyota plots solid-state battery timeline for future EVs

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Thursday provided an update on its battery development plans, including a more detailed roadmap for the rollout of solid-state batteries. The automaker has five next-generation battery designs, including both liquid and solid electrolytes. Toyota expects the solid-state batteries, which the company has been researching with Panasonic, to.

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Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits

Electrek

Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. more… The post Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla loyalty is high, but Rivian and Lucid are luring owners away

Green Car Reports

Tesla has strong brand loyalty, but Rivian and Lucid are beginning to lure some Tesla owners away, according to a new study from S&P Global Mobility. Most Tesla owners stay with the brand, the study found. A whopping 72.8% of Model 3 owners replace their cars with another Tesla, as do 59.9% of Model S owners. Among Model S owners that don't.

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Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says

Electrek

Tesla could be sitting on as many as 2 million Cybertruck reservations ahead of the production launch, according to a customer tally. more… The post Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says appeared first on Electrek.

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

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California tackles low-income EV fast-charging gap with $38M

Green Car Reports

California is spending $38 million to help expand availability of EV fast-charging for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The California Energy Commission (CEC), the state's energy regulator, is now accepting applications for rebates that can be put toward the cost of installing DC fast-chargers with a minimum power rate of 150 kw by.

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There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars

Electrek

In the growing electric vehicle industry, it is electric cars that are given center stage when it comes to environmentally-conscious solutions to transportation. But what if I told you there was an electric vehicle that was displacing twice as much oil as those electric cars? And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this: It does it with half as many wheels. more… The post There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors

Electrek

Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors. more… The post Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors appeared first on Electrek.

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“Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs

The Driven EV News

NSW to scrap rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs, and will impose a road tax on new EVs bought from early next year. The post “Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations

Electrek

Electric vehicle sales continue breaking records as automakers ramp production. Compared to other EV startups like Lucid (LCID) and VinFast (VFS), Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing the pack as registrations continue rising. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla to submit formal letter of intent for Giga Mexico: report

Teslarati

Tesla is expected to deliver a letter of intent on Friday, September 15, to formally start the installation and buildout of Gigafactory Mexico. “On Friday (today) they will give us the letter. They tell me that nothing can be said until they have the letter that makes it official (the start-up of the Gigafactory ,)” a source reportedly told Milenio.

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

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Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China

Electrek

New images of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV were leaked in China, officially revealing the electric SUV in its production form. more… The post Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland trunk and frunk specs revealed

Teslarati

Update: Pre-2024 Model 3 trunk specs added on 9/16/23. The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been making headlines in the past several weeks, as many have been able to take their first looks at the refreshed vehicle. Ahead of initial deliveries, some specifications for the refreshed Model 3 have surfaced — most recently including measurements for the frunk and trunk.

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Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp

Electrek

One of the most highly anticipated off-road EVs, the Jeep Recon, is set to blaze its own trail. Inspired by the iconic Jeep Wrangler , the Recon will be a key piece as the American automaker transitions to an electric future. more… The post Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp appeared first on Electrek.

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NREL Supports Efforts To Solve Drivers’ EV Charging Experience Challenges

CleanTechnica EVs

NREL will primarily lead the effort to find solutions for how to triage electric vehicle charging reliability and usability, including additional work to define the charging experience and create solutions for scaling reliability.

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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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BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , just hit a significant milestone with its 500,000th Yuan Plus EV model rolling off the assembly line Friday. more… The post BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks in Belgium

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks ramps up electric truck volumes and starts serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at the Ghent factory in Belgium. This means that electric Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe and one in the US. “I´m thrilled! The Ghent factory is the largest one in our network, […] The post Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks in Belgium appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway

Electrek

Days after promising an official launch of its refreshed EC6 SUV, NIO has shared all pertinent details, including new design features inside and out, as well as what it will cost consumers. Following today’s launch event in China, the EV is already rolling out to customers in an unprecedented launch strategy. more… The post NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

Teslarati

The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator. As of this writing, only the Tesla Model Y Long Range and Performance variants are available for purchase. In April 2023, Tesla reportedly added the Model Y units using 4680 battery cells to its configurator. Tesla never officially announced the release of its Model Y units with 4680 cells.

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SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft

Electrek

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to line up customers for its passenger aircraft by the same name after a busy summer of progress. Today, the company has announced its latest pre-order – this time from South Korea, for up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOLs. more… The post SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Nissan Z Pricing Leaked Online

The Truth About Cars

Pricing on the 2024 Nissan Z appears to have leaked on the requisite web forums and it’s a tad bit steeper than you might have been anticipating. Nissan has made the sport coupe a little more expensive for the coming model year. However, it’s the high-spec Nismo variant that’s really going to stretch your wallet.& Based on information shared via the New Nissan Z Forum (h/t CarBuzz ), the 2024 Nissan Z Sport will start from $42,210.

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4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary

Electrek

The US offshore wind industry has had some significant problems lately – but here’s why that’s not going to stop the young sector in the long run. more… The post 4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary appeared first on Electrek.

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Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai IONIQ 6 Awarded Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

Electric Cars Report

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the Genesis Electrified GV70 and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 have been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. To qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ in 2023, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original moderate overlap front […] The post Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai IONIQ 6 Awarded Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL

Electrek

Check out this cool new interactive map that shows where and how clean energy manufacturing is mushrooming across the US. more… The post This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL appeared first on Electrek.

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IONITY to Open 380 Public Ultra-Fast Charging Points at Village Hotels Across Great Britain

Electric Cars Report

IONITY, the leading high-power charging (HPC) network in Europe, has partnered with Village Hotels. The stylish hotels with everything under one roof, will rely on IONITY to build and operate a total of 380 ultra-fast charging points at all 33 Village Hotels in key locations across Great Britain. The IONITY charging hubs will provide ultra-fast […] The post IONITY to Open 380 Public Ultra-Fast Charging Points at Village Hotels Across Great Britain appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Evoke unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new electric motorcycle with 1,000 Nm of torque

Electrek

Evoke Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle maker based in Hong Kong and Beijing with worldwide distribution, has just unveiled its new off-road electric motorcycle known as the AmpX. The electric motocross bike takes advantage of its torquey electric motor and gearing to offer an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque (738 ft-lb) at the rear wheel. more… The post Evoke unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new electric motorcycle with 1,000 Nm of torque appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Affordable Electric Cars In 2025 Are Feasible

CleanTechnica EVs

As Europe transitions to electric cars at scale and speed to match its climate ambitions, they need to become accessible to a wide pool

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Rad Power takes $250 off cargo e-bikes, electric mini water heater $162, more

Electrek

A new cargo e-bike sale is now live from Rad Power discounting some of its more popular and capable EVs in the process. With $250 off select models , you’ll also be able to save on this 120V electric mini tank water heater at just $162. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.

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Tesla Semi Run On Less results really show serious BAMF performance

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi is proving its worth in the ongoing 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot event. In less than 48 hours, one of the Tesla Semis from PepsiCo covered a distance of 1,600 miles. As per Rocky Mountain Institute’s David Mullaney, it’s the Tesla Semi’s charging performance that is making these impressive feats possible. When Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi way back in late 2017, he made it a point to highlight that the electric Class 8 truck would be a cut above its peers

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Auto Industry Strike: UAW and Big Three Fail to Agree on Terms

The Truth About Cars

After weeks of speculation over whether the UAW and Big Three automakers would come to an agreement, we have our answer: They didn’t. Last night, the Union launched a strike against Ford, GM, and Chrysler/Stellantis, taking almost 13,000 workers off production lines and factory floors across the country. This is the first time in the UAW’s 88 years that it has taken on all three automakers at once, but Union officials have a unique plan to drive action.

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GreenMax & Tradeable Launch GreenShift Africa, A Platform Designed to Accelerate the Penetration of EVs in Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

As shared recently in an article on the largest ever electric mobility parade on the African continent, held last week in Nairobi, Kenya, a lot of progress has been made of the last 7 or so years in Kenya’s electric mobility sector.

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Rivian Boosts Ride Quality With New Software Update

The Truth About Cars

Automakers can work wonders with over-the-air software (OTA) updates, from increasing EVs’ range to adding new infotainment features and safety tech. Rivian’s recent software update improved its vehicles’ ride quality and ride height settings, showing that OTAs can deliver meaningful hardware updates without a tech ever touching the vehicle.& The R1T electric pickup and R1S SUV are both included in the OTA.

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Audi Unveils 99-Unit RS e-tron GT “Ice Race Edition”

Electric Cars Report

Audi celebrates the 40th anniversary of Audi Sport GmbH, which emerged from quattro GmbH founded in 1983, with the Audi RS e-tron GT as a special edition called “Ice Race Edition”. The Audi RS e-tron GT “Ice Race Edition” enriches the emotional portfolio of Audi exclusive – an offering that has delighted the brand’s distinguished clientele for some three […] The post Audi Unveils 99-Unit RS e-tron GT “Ice Race Edition” appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Why quantum software is eating the world

Innovation News Network

Learn how quantum software will impact our planet and demonstrate the improvement of new quantum hardware compared to classical computers. The post Why quantum software is eating the world appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Used Car of the Day: Volkswagen 412

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD is essentially a barn find. Or in the case of this Volkswagen 412, perhaps a forest find, based on the photos. It's obvious from the pictures that this car is close to becoming one with the earth, but the seller wants to see if someone can save it before it heads to the crusher. There's not much detail here but there doesn't need to be -- this thing clearly will take a lot of time and money to be restored.