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Does Toyota Land Cruiser Se concept preview US-bound 3-row EV?

Green Car Reports

Toyota revealed Monday that at the Tokyo auto show this week it will debut a fully electric Land Cruiser Se concept that could be a template for remaking the rugged off-road legend for the electric era. The concept has three rows to seat up to seven, and it’s truly American-sized, at nearly 203 inches long, about 78 inches wide, and 67.

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Tesla (TSLA) reveals DOJ has ramped up investigation with subpoenas

Electrek

Tesla has revealed that the Department of Justice has ramped up its investigation into the company with subpoenas relating to several matters. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) reveals DOJ has ramped up investigation with subpoenas appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota electric pickup, Land Cruiser Se, Foxconn electric van, Pebble Flow: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota makes a back-to-basics affordable electric pickup, and lays out a 3-row electric SUV with a familiar name. Electrified travel trailers like the Pebble Flow may point to the future of RVs. The iPhone maker Foxconn previews more of its Foxtron EVs. And there’s another This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Among several concept.

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For the first time ever, the IEA predicts that global emissions will peak by 2025

Electrek

Clean energy will transform the global energy system by 2030, and solar and EVs are providing “hope for the way forward,” according to the IEA’s new “World Energy Outlook 2023,” released today. more… The post For the first time ever, the IEA predicts that global emissions will peak by 2025 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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Solar-charged Pebble Flow joins off-grid EV travel trailer rivalry

Green Car Reports

California-based startup Pebble is the latest to offer an electric travel trailer that uses battery power to assist a tow vehicle, potentially reducing the range loss of an electric tow vehicle. Debuting at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show next month, the Pebble Flow features a 45-kwh LFP battery pack and self-propulsion "providing just the right.

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Tesla may add live object detection and more in upcoming update

Teslarati

Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates deploy regular improvements to the automaker’s vehicles, and many owners have watched the company slowly enhance their cars over the period of their ownership. One source is now claiming that Tesla will add a handful of useful features in an upcoming update, including live object-on-road detection, Supercharger congestion fees and more.

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Tesla Giga Berlin expansion objections rejected by Environmental Agency

Teslarati

On Monday, October 23, 2023, Brandenburg’s State Office of the Environment rejected objections against Tesla’s plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin. The meeting in the Erkner town hall covered the allegations local environmental associations had against Tesla’s expansion plans for Giga Berlin. The Green League Brandenburg and the Association for Nature and Landscape did not attend the meeting.

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Boeing’s electric flying taxi company Wisk takes flight in LA [Video]

Electrek

Wisk Aero, Boeing’s electric flying taxi company, held the first public eVTOL demonstration flights in LA this week. The company accomplished the feat at the 100th anniversary of the Long Beach Airport. A video from the event shows the record-setting flight. more… The post Boeing’s electric flying taxi company Wisk takes flight in LA [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Hydrogen Demand Is Going To Fall Even Faster In Updated 2100 Projection

CleanTechnica EVs

The result of all these puts and takes is a lower demand in the end than I'd originally projected for 2100. My original projection was around 90 million tons, now it's slightly under 80 million tons.

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Tesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that

Electrek

All of Tesla’s vehicles have topped the list of least stolen vehicles in the US, thanks to having GPS tracking as a standard feature. more… The post Tesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The news was spotted on Monday by X user Anuarbek Imanbaev, who pointed out that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website details the Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems program, which is offering up to $2,500 rebates on purchases of EVs for up to 2,000 applicants.

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Tesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck couldn’t charge at a Supercharger station in the Mojave desert and had to be towed, but it gave us a half-decent size comparison with Ford F-150 Raptor. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck tests off-road skills at Hollister Hills SVRA

Teslarati

Tesla recently tested the Cybertruck’s off-road capabilities at Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) in the Gabilan Mountains. In the latest videos of the Cybertruck at Hollister Hills, one of the all-electric pickup trucks is climbing a dirt road. Meanwhile, the other is making rounds around the rest of the rough road course.

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Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king

Electrek

It’s soon game over for Volkswagen combustion-engine passenger cars in Norway. Norwegian VW importer Møller Mobility Group just confirmed the plan to wrap up any orders on ICE cars in the country by December 2023 – after that, the brand will only sell its electric models. more… The post Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Understanding the latest cyber security threats to combat data breaches and more

Innovation News Network

Stay ahead of cyber risks! Dive into our latest article to understand data breaches and the evolving landscape of cyber security threats. The post Understanding the latest cyber security threats to combat data breaches and more appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford is offering up to $13,000 off the 2023 Mustang Mach-E

Electrek

With a new dealer incentive and Retail Customer Cash bonus, now may be the best time to buy Ford’s all-electric SUV. All versions of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E now include a significant discount for those buying or leasing. more… The post Ford is offering up to $13,000 off the 2023 Mustang Mach-E appeared first on Electrek.

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Philippine EV Summit Shows Positive Developments, Predicts 6.6 million EVs On The Road By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

Over 6 million electric vehicles will ply the streets of the Philippines by 2030, if the forecast of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) as announced at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) 2023 becomes reality.

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Porsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold

Electrek

As Chinese EV brands expand their European footprint, Michael Mauer, Porsche , and Volkswagens chief designer, is taking note. Mauer says with the ability to “do things completely different,” Chinese EVs are forcing German automakers to be more open-minded. more… The post Porsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold appeared first on Electrek.

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Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

"Our government is accelerating the momentum of Ontario’s electric vehicle revolution by building the EV charging infrastructure drivers need. Over the last three years, Ontario has attracted over $27 billion in automotive and EV-related investments, establishing Ontario as a global hub of EV production.

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Lucid Motors turns to a new demand lever: An owner referral program

Electrek

Relatively young EV automaker Lucid Motors has announced a new referral program for current and incoming owners of its flagship Air sedan. The American automaker is still looking to find a larger audience in the growing EV segment and hopes to incentivize buyers with some tiered perks. more… The post Lucid Motors turns to a new demand lever: An owner referral program appeared first on Electrek.

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AI skin cancer screening as accurate as medical professionals

Innovation News Network

Discover how leveraging AI for skin cancer screening has comparable accuracy to medical professionals, but not for prescribing treatment. The post AI skin cancer screening as accurate as medical professionals appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rivian R1T makes history as the first EV to win the off-road Rebelle Rally

Electrek

Rivian earned its place in the history books over the weekend. The Rivian R1T won the longest off-road rally in the US, the 2023 Rebelle Rally, in a pure EV for the first time. more… The post Rivian R1T makes history as the first EV to win the off-road Rebelle Rally appeared first on Electrek.

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“Thinking Outside the Battery” to Dramatically Improve Battery Performance

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent episode of CleanTech Talk, I interviewed Jeff Granato, President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Iontra, and Daniel Konopka, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Iontra, in order to step into the world of charge control optimization.

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Factorial Energy opens solid-state battery plant, the largest assembly line of its kind in US

Electrek

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy announced it has begun operations at its new state-of-the-art facility in Massachusetts. The new facility serves as a key milestone as Factorial looks to scale its solid-state technology for EV implementations. more… The post Factorial Energy opens solid-state battery plant, the largest assembly line of its kind in US appeared first on Electrek.

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LiveWire Opens European Reservations for S2 Del Mar Electric Motorcycle

Electric Cars Report

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, has opened reservations for the production version of their new S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle in Europe while confirming pricing per market. The Del Mar has received positive reception from new owners in the U.S. where LiveWire has begun deliveries of the sold-out Launch Edition. The company has also confirmed […] The post LiveWire Opens European Reservations for S2 Del Mar Electric Motorcycle appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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Tesla to get into ‘larger scale’ advertising, but only once it figures out how

Electrek

Elon Musk said that Tesla will get into “larger scale” advertising, something that investors have been calling for, but only once the company figures out how. more… The post Tesla to get into ‘larger scale’ advertising, but only once it figures out how appeared first on Electrek.

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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

Teslarati

Colorado has voted to approve a new standard on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with an additional goal set for 2032 and new guidance for increasing EV sales beginning in 2027. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted the Colorado Clean Cars standard on Friday, directing manufacturers to make 82 percent of all light-duty vehicles sold electric by 2032, as detailed in a press release.

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Fisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month

Electrek

As Fisker looks to hit its production stride (and annual output target) going into Q4, it’s also preparing for its 2024 model year. Beginning today, Fisker has lowered the price of its top-tier Ocean Extreme trim by $7,500 – but if you’re looking to get any other version of Ocean, best to buy now, as MSRPs are set to see some price increases when the 2024 models go on sale next month. more… The post Fisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month appea

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Factorial Opens New Manufacturing Facility to House Largest Solid-State Battery Line in the US

Electric Cars Report

Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial Energy has opened its new battery manufacturing facility in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Mass. The state-of-the-art facility represents a significant step in scaling up the production of Factorial’s innovative solid-state battery technology for EVs. We are thrilled to open our next-generation battery facility in Massachusetts as we scale […] The post Factorial Opens New Manufacturing Facility to House Largest Solid-State

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Toyota imagines the futuristic Land Cruiser EV it won’t sell you

Electrek

Toyota is on a roll with EV concepts at this year’s Japan Mobility Show, and the latest has to be among the highest on its customer request list: an electrified Land Cruiser SUV. The Land Cruiser Se concept is as straightforward a look into what a BEV version of the iconic off-roader might look like as Toyota has ever given, and it’s nice! more… The post Toyota imagines the futuristic Land Cruiser EV it won’t sell you appeared first on Electrek.

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Fisker lowers US pricing on the top-level Ocean Extreme trim from $68,999 to $61,499

Electric Cars Report

Electric vehicle startup Fisker today announced a price reduction for the Fisker Ocean Extreme, the top trim level of the award-winning all-electric SUV. In the US, Fisker is lowering the price of the Ocean Extreme trim by $7,500, to $61,499 from $68,999. This price change will go into effect immediately. Customers who have already ordered […] The post Fisker lowers US pricing on the top-level Ocean Extreme trim from $68,999 to $61,499 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai follows Lucid partnering with Saudi’s PIF to build a new manufacturing plant

Electrek

Hyundai and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced plans Monday to establish a new auto manufacturing plant in “The Kingdom.” more… The post Hyundai follows Lucid partnering with Saudi’s PIF to build a new manufacturing plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Used Car of the Day: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD is a project car. This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E has a "good engine and transmission", according to the seller, but it's not clear what that means. Furthermore, it doesn't look cosmetically good in the one photo of the exterior. Generally, we like to run listings that are more detailed, and this one is pretty sparse. But it's Monday and we're easing back into the workweek -- and really, I picked this car because I know these Mercs always get attention among those who love weird cars

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Food trucks are switching out dirty gas generators with this zero-emissions option

Electrek

Food trucks in the US are huge business, and huge polluters with noisy generators spewing noxious fumes into the air, making that artisan taco a little less palatable. But this Seattle startup, Joule Case , is building a unique business by supplying modular battery systems to food trucks eager to ditch the gas generators for a clean, quiet electric alternative.

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