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GM struggled to accelerate EV production in 2023

Green Car Reports

General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models that GM discontinued at the end of the year. That leaves just 13,341 of the Ultium EVs that are supposed to set the tone for the future of the automaker's.

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Tesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test

Electrek

One of the very first Tesla Cybertruck independent range tests shows the electric pickup truck covering only 254 miles on the highway. That’s significantly less than the 320 EPA range, but it was cold and highway driving only. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again

Green Car Reports

Prices of certain versions of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck are going up, while others go down, Ford revealed Tuesday, in a recalibration of costs for the electric truck as the automaker prepares to cut production. The base Pro grade, aimed primarily at fleet buyers, will now start at $57,090 including the $2,095 destination.

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EVs At 89.6% Share In Norway — Incentive Change Turbulence

CleanTechnica EVs

December saw plugin EVs at 89.6% share in Norway, up just 2% from 87.6% year on year amidst temporary incentives. [continued] The post EVs At 89.6% Share In Norway — Incentive Change Turbulence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Wisconsin’s largest solar farm is now fully online

Electrek

Electricity providers Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and We Energies just brought Wisconsin’s largest solar farm – and one of the largest of its kind in the US Midwest – online. more… The post Wisconsin’s largest solar farm is now fully online appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Australia’s best-selling electric car in 2023

Teslarati

Australia’s automotive sector saw a stellar 2023, with new vehicle deliveries rising 12.5% to a record 1,216,780 units. Amidst this growth, the Tesla Model Y proved to be a strong force in the country’s electric vehicle segment. Tesla saw its Australia sales reach 46,116 units in 2023, effectively beating BYD, which sold 12,438 units during the year.

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Tesla Cybertruck Monroney sticker confirms it’s a very American truck

Teslarati

As per the results of Cars.com’s 2023 American-Made Index , Tesla already produces four of the most American-made vehicles in the United States today — the Model Y, Model 3, Model X, and Model S. A recent video showing the Monroney sticker of the Cybertruck suggests that Tesla may soon have five of the most American vehicles in the country. The Tesla Cybertruck has started its customer deliveries, so it’s no surprise that a pretty generous number of videos and social media posts about the al

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Volvo scores massive nearly half a billion loan for its new EV platform

Electrek

Volvo is getting a massive €420 million ($460M) loan as the automaker moves to a fully electric future by 2030. The funds are for Volvo to develop a new EV platform for its next-gen models. more… The post Volvo scores massive nearly half a billion loan for its new EV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark

The Driven EV News

EV uptake reaches new heights as Tesla enters both top car brands and models list in 2023 and BYD makes its mark with the newly released Seal making a spectacular debut. The post EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk responds to Tesla-BYD 2023 Q4 production comparison

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the comparisons being drawn by various media outlets regarding his company and high-powered Chinese rival BYD, which outpaced Musk’s company in terms of production of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023. Tesla is widely regarded as the world’s leading electric vehicle company, and while that is true in terms of sales volumes in specific regions, like the United States and Europe , the automaker has had trouble keeping pace in China wit

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

Brief

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Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023

Electrek

Ford remained the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla, after selling nearly 26,000 EVs in Q4. The F-150 Lightning was America’s best-selling electric truck in 2023, while the Mustang Mach-E had its best sales year yet. more… The post Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla stock gets another quick buy from ARK in two ETFs

Teslarati

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) was the subject of another day of buying from the bulls at ARK Invest, marking the second time in as many weeks the firm bought the automaker’s shares in its ETFs. ARK Invest, headed by Cathie Wood, is arguably the most bullish firm on Wall Street when it comes to Tesla stock. For years, Wood and ARK analysts have said that Tesla shares will be subject to exponential value increases, mostly due to the Robotaxi fleet and the completion of the Full Self-Driving s

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1st & 2nd Place Wins for Tesla in Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Approximately 274,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November in Europe, down 2% year over year (YoY), the market’s first drop. [continued] The post 1st & 2nd Place Wins for Tesla in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla products to be integrated with Samsung’s SmartThings Energy

Teslarati

Samsung Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with Tesla. The partnership will allow Tesla’s energy products, such as Powerwall batteries, solar inverters, and wall connectors, to be connected to the Samsung SmartThings Energy platform. The collaboration is expected to be showcased at CES 2024. As noted by Samsung in a press release , the Tesla collaboration is made possible through Tesla’s open APIs.

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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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These were the top ten most popular used EVs in the US in 2023

Electrek

Tesla’s Model 3 remained on top of the most popular used EVs in the US last year, with the Model Y in second. Other Tesla vehicles, including the S and X, fell in the rankings as cheaper EV models gained ground. more… The post These were the top ten most popular used EVs in the US in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s first real-world range test yields 254-mile range

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck’s first-ever real-world range test proved to be informative and shed some light on what owners can expect when they get their pickups. The test, performed by Out of Spec Studios , kept several things in check and tried to be as consistent and realistic as possible. The configuration tested was the All-Wheel-Drive and was driven at 70 miles per hour from 100 percent state of charge.

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NIO Sales Up 31% In 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO had another strong year, with sales rising by 30.7% throughout the full year. The Chinese EV startup ended with. [continued] The post NIO Sales Up 31% In 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model Y gets two new colors and new range ratings

Teslarati

Tesla added two new colors for the Model Y all-electric crossover on Thursday night and simultaneously updated range estimates for two configurations of the vehicle. The two colors are not new to Tesla’s repertoire but are new to the Model Y. The automaker has added Stealth Grey and Ultra Red to the Model Y’s selectable tones. Stealth Grey won’t cost buyers extra, but Ultra Red will be an additional $2,000.

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Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars

Electrek

Italy has some of the oldest, most polluting cars in Europe clogging up its roads, and the country is lagging behind other European countries in EV adoption. But the government aims to change that, to the tune of a $1 billion investment to encourage people to ditch their gas- or diesel-burning cars for electric ones. more… The post Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter sets new distance record

Innovation News Network

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter set a new all-time distance record during the month of December. Read more here. The post NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter sets new distance record appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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GM’s China joint venture sold over 100,000 EVs last year

Electrek

GM’s joint venture in China, SAIC-GM, delivered over 100,000 EVs in 2023, more than doubling from the previous year. more… The post GM’s China joint venture sold over 100,000 EVs last year appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Sweden vs. IF Metall strike sees possible compromise

Teslarati

IF Metall suggested a compromise that might finally end the strike against Tesla. Tesla Sweden and IF Metall’s fight is extending into 2024 as the Swedish union returns to the strike line again. Local media outlet Dagens Nyheter recently sat down with IF Metall to get an update on its fight against Tesla Sweden. IF Metall’s determination seems as rock solid in 2024 as it was in 2023, but it has also suggested a compromise that could end the Tesla Sweden strike.

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Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs

Electrek

Tesla has added Powerwall, solar, and its home charging station to its API – welcome additions to its new API for developers. more… The post Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y dominate 2023 used EV sales ranks

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the two most popular used EVs among buyers in 2023, making up nearly half of the total market for pre-owned electric cars. The Model 3 and Model Y have routinely been popular used EVs due to their strong resale price and value. Additionally, they are extremely appealing to consumers because they continue to remain modern and relevant through the use of Over-the-Air updates, which helps the cars equip new features and improve drivability, in some instances.

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Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting

Electrek

California EV startup Faraday Future, which has just relaunched delivery of its luxury $309,000 electric car, is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ due to plummeting share price. more… The post Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting appeared first on Electrek.

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GM Will Discount Models Not Currently Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

The Truth About Cars

The EV tax credit rules changed again at the beginning of 2024, and stricter requirements on battery materials sourcing cut several previously qualified models from the list. Most GM models failed to make the cut, at least temporarily, and the automaker is offering $7,500 compensatory discounts to keep sales flowing. The Detroit Free Press reported that GM will give discounts while awaiting updates to requalify some models.

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Tesla has a small fleet of updated Model 3s at Fremont Factory

Teslarati

Tesla has a small fleet of the updated “Highland” Model 3 at the Fremont Factory, according to a recent flyover of the plant by a notable drone operator. Tesla started building and delivering the new Model 3 last year in Shanghai, and they made their way to several regions, including Europe and the Middle East, toward the end of 2023. There has been a lot of speculation in terms of when the new Model 3 would make it to the United States, and over the past week or so, we’ve seen

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LG and Magna accelerate next-gen autonomous driving and infotainment solutions

EV Specifications

LG will hold a private demonstration for major automakers at CES 2024, introducing a new cross domain platform integrating Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Automated Driving (AD) and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) technologies. Developed by LG in collaboration with Magna, a global mobility tech company, the game-changing future mobility platform is expected to arrive on the market in the.

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Used Car of the Day: 1988 Toyota MR2

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a 1988 Toyota MR2. I had forgotten this generation of the MR2 existed. In my defense, I was probably in second grade when these were new. This one has 176K miles, a body in decent shape and a rebuilt engine. The seller has spare parts available. The seller says the car runs well and has a detailed description of the rebuild, but he or she also says there is an issue preventing the car from getting smog tested (it's in California).

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Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’

Electrek

Fisker Inc. has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. more… The post Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’ appeared first on Electrek.

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UK fossil fuel usage reaches 66-year low as renewables rise

Innovation News Network

A new analysis from Carbon Brief suggest that UK fossil fuel usage has reached a 66-year low as renewable energy generation rises. The post UK fossil fuel usage reaches 66-year low as renewables rise appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai taps Samsung to help EV owners save time and money with connected services

Electrek

Hyundai and Kia are teaming up with Samsung to save EV owners time and money through connected car and home services. Through a new agreement, Hyundai (and Kia) will use Samsung’s “SmartThings” IoT platform in their connected car services. This way, you can control home devices like air conditioning and lights directly from your car. Or, from home, you can warm your vehicle and adjust charging times. more… The post Hyundai taps Samsung to help EV owners save time and money with connected service

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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to Collaborate on Connecting Cars and Homes

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced that they have signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to remotely control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their […] The post Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to Collaborate on Connecting Cars and Homes appeared first

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Ford Added Another to Its 2023 Recall Pile with One for the F-150

The Truth About Cars

Ford was the most-recalled automaker in 2023, and it had one more to slide in before the new year rolled in. The company is recalling more than 100,000 F-150s for an issue with the rear axle hub bolt that could cause it to break and make a crash or rollaway more likely. Ford issued the recall on December 22. The Blue Oval is recalling 112,965 2021-2023 F-150s equipped with the “Trailer Tow Max Duty Package and 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle with a three-quarter float axle design.

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