Mon.Apr 29, 2024

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Hyundai confirms dedicated US EV plant will make hybrids too

Green Car Reports

Hyundai will add production of hybrid models at its Georgia Metaplant scheduled to open later this year, CFO Lee Seung Jo said during a recent earnings call. "We are investing in facilities to produce hybrid cars at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America,” Lee told the Korea Economic Daily and other media on the call, adding that Hyundai.

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Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team

Electrek

Just after laying off “more than 10%” of its global workforce, Tesla is laying off even more employees – including senior executives and long-time veterans of the company, most notably the entire Supercharging team and the executive responsible for negotiating NACS adoption across the industry.

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Polestar reports drivable EV with 10-minute 10-80% charging

Green Car Reports

Polestar has announced that prototype cells fitted to a version of its upcoming Polestar 5 flagship EV have been able to do a 10-80% charge in just 10 minutes. Polestar said last year that it would place the tech in a prototype Polestar 5 gaining 100 miles in 5 minutes—this project—by 2024, and it appears to have exceeded the original.

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Tesla China partners with Baidu for maps to clear FSD hurdle

Teslarati

Amidst Elon Musk’s unannounced trip to Beijing, China this weekend, reports have emerged indicating that Tesla has partnered with domestic internet giant Baidu for its vehicles’ mapping and navigation. The partnership is expected to help Tesla overcome hurdles for the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China. During Musk’s visit, he met with a number of government officials such as Premier Li Qiang and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Chairman Ron Hong

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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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Report: EV Electra aims to make Swedish-engineered Emily GT in Italy

Green Car Reports

The Emily GT, an electric sedan prototype created by former Saab engineers in Sweden with Chinese funding, may see production in Italy under the auspices of a Canadian startup, reports Autocar. The startup in question is called EV Electra, and it has just had an offer to buy an Italian factory approved, CEO Jihad Mohammad said in a LinkedIn post.

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Fact Checks: Have Electric Vehicles Sales Really Stalled?

CleanTechnica EVs

Transportation has a brutal effect on greenhouse gas emissions — at 29%, greater than any other sector of the economy, including industry. Transportation electrification is essential, and the IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook report notes that electric vehicles (EVs) continue to make progress towards becoming a mass market product in. [continued] The post Fact Checks: Have Electric Vehicles Sales Really Stalled?

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Tesla FSD reportedly gets tentative approval in China

Teslarati

Tesla FSD (Full Self-Driving) reportedly received tentative approval in China. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently arrived in China during the ongoing Beijing Auto Show. According to the Wall Street Journal , Chinese officials have stated that Beijing has tentatively approved Tesla’s FSD plans. Tesla FSD has cleared a few critical regulatory hurdles that has kept from releasing in China.

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The Petrified Forest Is In Charging Hell Right Now, But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way

CleanTechnica EVs

Being both an EV charging nerd and being way into national parks, I spend more time than I care to admit looking at national parks on Plugshare. It’s a weird hobby, but I’m at least trying to make something useful out of it by building a website with EV travel. [continued] The post The Petrified Forest Is In Charging Hell Right Now, But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla investors questioned Elon Musk’s commitment, but the message is clear — He’s Back

Teslarati

He’s back. That’s the message Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas portrayed in a Monday morning note to investors as Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite gained tentative approval in China after the CEO met with high-ranking officials. As investors continued to question what Elon Musk’s commitment to Tesla was, the message is clear that he is pushing the electric automaker forward once again with this massive development to the FSD suite. “Whether Tesla’s CEO is slee

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Smartphone builder Xiaomi rolls 10,000 units of its flagship SU7 off assembly line in just 32 days

Electrek

Just over a month after launching its first-ever BEV, smartphone developer, Xiaomi is touting some big production numbers for the SU7. Better yet, such output supports encouraging orders to date as the Chinese tech company is off to a hot start in its newly entered vehicle manufacturing segment.

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

Brief

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Tesla Cybertrucks head out of Giga Texas, mystery structure revealed

Teslarati

A recent drone flyover of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas shows fewer Cybertrucks than last week, along with the host sharing some insights into what a recently spotted mystery structure could be. In the video , shared by Giga Texas observer and drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer on Monday, you can see fewer Cybertruck units around the site than last week, along with trucks in the outbound lot being loaded up with the vehicles to be shipped to customers.

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“Working for me:” BYD EVs charge successfully for first time at Tesla V3 Supercharger sites

The Driven EV News

BYD Seal owners report successful charge at multiple Tesla supercharger sites, allowing them now charge at hundreds of charging stalls across the country. The post “Working for me:” BYD EVs charge successfully for first time at Tesla V3 Supercharger sites appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Megapacks to help grow 560 MW/2,240MWh battery in Australia

Teslarati

Tesla Megapacks will help expand the Collie Battery into a 560 MW/2,240 kWh system–the biggest in Australia. Neoen recently won the contract to triple the size of the Collie Battery. The French renewable energy and storage developer is teaming up with Tesla and UGL to expand the Collie Battery. Large Tesla Megapack fleet spotted at Lathrop Megafactory The first stage of expansion has already started, with construction underway to grow the Collie Battery to 219 MW/877 MWh.

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Nevada put big battery energy storage where a coal plant used to be

Electrek

Nevada utility NV Energy’s largest battery energy storage system sits on a former coal-fired power plant site and will save customers a lot of money.

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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’s LA diner and Supercharger packed with crews and coming together

Teslarati

Tesla’s unique diner, drive-in movie theater and Supercharger station is starting to come together, with recent footage of the construction site showing crews busy at work. Drone footage from 247Tesla earlier this month showed the diner building being prepared for interior work , along with workers laying conduit throughout updates over the past few weeks.

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Phone Keyboard Exploits Leave 1 Billion Users Exposed

Cars That Think

Digital Chinese-language keyboards that are vulnerable to spying and eavesdropping have been used by one billion smartphone users, according to a new report. The widespread threats these leaky systems reveal could also present a concerning new kind of exploit for cyberattacks, whether the device uses a Chinese-language keyboard or English keyboard or any other.

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Tesla short sellers burned for massive losses since Earnings Call

Teslarati

Tesla short sellers are being burned for massive losses since last week’s Earnings Call. Since then, the stock has catapulted over 34 percent. Tesla shares first exploded last week as the automaker announced it would accelerate its plans for a new vehicle lineup. Despite a miss on earnings, Tesla had a lot of positive elements in its call, which investors seemingly saw as overwhelmingly bullish.

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NIO begins public trials of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery packs ahead of a full rollout

Electrek

Less than a month after beginning mass production of its new semi-solid-state battery packs, NIO has opened the technology to the public in China to trial this month, ahead of a full rollout of official operations.

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Ford doubles down on EVs despite heavy losses in Q1

Teslarati

Ford is doubling down on electric vehicles (EVs) despite the fact that its Model e unit reported heavy losses in the first quarter. Ford’s EV unit, called the Model e, reported plunged revenues of up to 84% to nearly $100 million in the first quarters. The legacy automaker attributed most of its revenue pound to EV price cuts. The Model e unit reported $1.3 billion in losses, before interest and taxes (EBIT) were accounted.

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You Could Buy the Entire Fisker Company for Less Than the Founder's Home Costs

The Truth About Cars

Fisker is on shaky ground, and while it might have a few interested buyers, nothing is certain, and things could go sideways at any time. Company founder and designer Henrik Fisker appears to be preparing for the worst, as he and his wife recently listed their Los Angeles residence for $35 million, more than the automaker is currently worth. When the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading, the company's valuation was just under $34 million, a pittance for any automaker, but Fisker’s L.A. mans

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Tesla (TSLA) shares surge over 11% amidst news of Musk’s China visit

Teslarati

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) saw a lot of momentum on Monday’s pre-market amidst news surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s unannounced trip to Beijing, China. Musk met with a number of high-profile officials during his visit, and later reports suggested that Tesla had partnered with internet giant Baidu, possibly as a strategy to help pave the way for the launch of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China.

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Why Are Heat Pump Sales Decreasing?

Energy Institute at HAAS

At this rate it is not going to be easy to meet decarbonization goals. Decarbonization experts say you can’t do it without heat pumps. One prominent study has 75 million … Continue Reading Why Are Heat Pump Sales Decreasing?

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Tesla shares new Cybertruck features: Diff locks, Baja Mode, CyberTent Mode, and more

Teslarati

Tesla has provided a list of new features that are rolling out to the Cybertruck soon. From a dedicated Baja Mode to locking differentials and a CyberTent mode, the Cybertruck is receiving a series of features that are designed to make the all-electric pickup truck into an even more capable off-road adventure vehicle. Tesla announced the list of the Cybertruck’s upcoming features in a post on the all-electric pickup truck’s official account on X.

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Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging this morning on several reports that China is going to approve the automaker’s deployment of its Full Self-Driving package in the country.

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Starlink V4 dish hits Target shelves

Teslarati

Starlink’s V4 dish hit Target shelves recently. Target customers may purchase Starlink’s mesh standard kit for $599.99 through Target’s online shop. Starlink’s mesh standard kit includes the V4 dish , Wi-Fi router, cables and base. It also includes a Quick Start Guide. According to the company, Target’s Starlink kits are designed to be self-installed, enabling customers to get online in minutes.

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Toyota investing $1.4 billion in Indiana EV production

Electric Cars Report

Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV in the U.S. as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton facility, affirming Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations and bringing total investment in Toyota Indiana to $8 billion. This investment will not only provide plant […] The post Toyota investing $1.4 billion in Indiana EV production appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NHTSA opens investigation into Ford BlueCruise following accidents

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially opened a preliminary probe into Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assist software, following reports of two accidents that occurred while the system was in use. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) says it received two different complaints of accidents from drivers of the Mustang Mach-E, both in which it confirmed that the BlueCruise system had been engaged at the time of the collision.

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US, other G7 countries to phase out coal by early 2030s

Electrek

In a historic agreement, the G7 just agreed to phase out coal in the first half of the 2030s, according to statements made today.

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NHTSA releases AEB system requirements to be implemented by 2029

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released automatic emergency braking (AEB) system requirements that will be required in new cars sold in the United States by September 2029. The NHTSA released the final version of the new regulation on Monday, April 29, 2024. “Part of how I think we’re going to turn the corner on the unacceptable level of roadway deaths that we just lived with for my entire lifetime is through these kinds of technologies.

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California now has 1 EV fast charging station for every 5 gas stations

Electrek

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced on Saturday that there is now one EV fast charging station for every five gas stations in California.

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StoreDot’s XFC battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in 10 minutes ft. Polestar 5

Teslarati

StoreDot’s extreme fast charging (XFC) battery cell charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 10 minutes, as a new demonstration featuring a Polestar 5 showcased the efficiency and speed of the XFC cell. StoreDot and Polestar successfully charged a 77 kWh battery pack powered by StoreDot’s silicon-dominant battery cells from 10 to 80 percent in under 10 minutes. “We are very excited to share this impressive achievement today and are proud to be on this journey with Polestar

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Polestar shows off 5 GT charging capabilities, replenishing 10-80% in just ten minutes [Video]

Electrek

Polestar is showcasing the charging capabilities of the upcoming Polestar 5 sports sedan using a prototype model and StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology. This is the first EV to test StoreDot’s ultra-fast charging technology, and the initial tests are quite promising.

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Tackling The Back Way Into Guadalupe Mtns NP On Electric Power (Part 1)

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably seen all sorts of photos of the EV9 I was reviewing last week. While I had it, I took it out on several adventures, visiting the Very Large Array, a sandstone canyon, and two national parks. Now, it’s time to tell one last. [continued] The post Tackling The Back Way Into Guadalupe Mtns NP On Electric Power (Part 1) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla unveils new Cybertruck off-roading features, Cybertent mode, and more

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled a new Cybertruck software update coming to bring new off-roading features to the electric pickup truck, as well as Cybertent mode, and more.

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