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Lexus adds 2024 RX 450H+ plug-in hybrid to the lineup; starting at $70,080

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Building on the all-new redesign of its RX crossover vehicle last year, Lexus is adding the anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+. Powered by a 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine (shared with NX), the 2024 RX 450h+ hybrid system has a manufacturer-estimated combined 83 MPGe rating.

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2023 Tesla Model 3, Model Y investigated for loss of steering control

Green Car Reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into alleged loss of steering control in 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars. The investigation—officially known as a Preliminary Evaluation—is based on 12 complaints alleging steering issues in the affected vehicles. Five complaints.

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EVgo and GM open 1,000th DC fast-charging stall

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EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand fast-charging infrastructure. First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls in major metro markets. To date, EVgo and GM have opened fast-charging stalls across nearly 230 locations in 39 markets covering 27 states, with the majority featuring high-power 350kW fast charging.

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Tesla wireless charging, Model 3/Y steering probe, Semi charging route: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A charging route could help the Tesla Semi and other big electric trucks get from Mexico up to Northern California. The Model 3 and Model Y are under investigation for a potential steering issue. And is Tesla preparing to offer wireless charging on some of its models? This and more in this very Tesla news roundup here at Green Car Reports. Earlier.

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

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Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility

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Li-Cycle Holdings announced the start of commercial operations at its first Spoke recycling facility in Europe, located in Magdeburg, Germany. The Germany Spoke’s first main processing line has now commenced operations, with the second main line expected to start later in 2023. Each main line has the capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year.

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Report: Tesla seeks $100M from US for Semi charging route

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Tesla is seeking nearly $100 million in U.S. government funding to build nine semi-truck charging stations on a route from the southern border of Texas to the automaker's original factory in Fremont, California, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The plan reportedly calls for each site to have eight 750-kw chargers for the Tesla Semi plus four chargers.

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Toyota Land Cruiser returns as hybrid-only SUV with lower price

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Toyota is bringing an iconic off-roader back to the U.S. as a hybrid. On Tuesday, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser debuted with a turbocharged hybrid powertrain, a smaller footprint, and a lower price. When it arrives in the U.S. in the spring of 2024, the new Land Cruiser will start in the mid-$50,000 range, according to Toyota. That's a major drop.

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Ford restarts expanded Rouge Electric Vehicle Center; F-150 Lightning production capacity tripled by this fall

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Ford Motor Company has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning following a six-week shutdown to expand and retool the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center plant to triple manufacturing capacity of the electric truck. With the expansion, Ford will have ability to produce the F-150 Lightning at an annualized rate of 150,000 units by this fall. While the temporary shutdown of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center limited customer deliveries this summer, the facility is now ready to accelerate the ramp-up pr

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Wireless Tesla EV charging might have roadmap with German firm

Green Car Reports

Tesla hinted just a few months ago that it could be planning to offer wireless charging for its vehicles. Now, one of the company’s recent acquisitions might help it tap into the tech it needs to make that possible. Although no public statement has been made yet, Tesla appears to have recently purchased Wiferion, a German company that.

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Wärtsilä to supply methanol-fueled auxiliary engines for six CMA CGM newbuild container vessels

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Wärtsilä will supply methanol-fueled auxiliary engines for the French shipping company CMA CGM. The engines have been ordered for six 15,000 TEU container vessels which are being built at the Dalian Shipbuilding yard in China. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2023. The six container vessels will be the first CMA CGM vessels ordered to operate on methanol fuel.

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

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Comment on Morgan Stanley expects Nio shares 'very likely' to rise over next 15 days by John Hanna

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Since NIO's operating loss has been worsening despite increased volumes and revenue since first operations in 2018, how is increasing its volume by introducing its cheapest models going to anything but worsen further its bottom line? I see the timing of its "mass market" offering a reflex reaction to the Tesla-led price mark-downs. And, as with Tesla, its OK for increasing unit volumes.

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Loop Energy scores second win in S Korea to supply fuel cells for hydrogen electric bus platform

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Loop Energy announced that its value-added distributor in South Korea—NGVI Inc.—secured a supply contract for a hydrogen electric bus project with a second municipality in the country, this time with the county of Ulju. This marks Loop Energy’s second design win in South Korea in less than one year. ( Earlier post.) Loop Energy’s products feature the company’s proprietary eFlow technology in the fuel cell stack’s bipolar plates.

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Kawasaki says its first electric motorcycles are ready

Electrek

We first learned about Kawasaki’s upcoming electric street bikes last year at the 2022 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. And now it looks like the two electric motorcycles are ready for primetime. more… The post Kawasaki says its first electric motorcycles are ready appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Acquires Wireless Charging Firm Wiferion

CleanTechnica EVs

During this year’s Investor Day event, Tesla shared a picture of a vehicle parked on top of a wireless charging platform in a garage, hinting that the company may be looking to head in that direction.

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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 restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US

Electrek

Tesla has evidently restarted deploying Magic Dock adapters at its Superchargers in the US or at the very least at one station in Texas. more… The post Tesla restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, rising to 1,260,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 19% share of the overall auto market (13% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone.

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Subaru shifts focus to EVs with plans for eight electric models by 2028

Electrek

Japanese automaker Subaru is shifting its focus and resources to produce electric vehicles. Subaru announced a new electrification plan Wednesday, calling for eight EV models by 2028 and a 50% BEV sales share by the end of the decade. more… The post Subaru shifts focus to EVs with plans for eight electric models by 2028 appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

The Truth About Cars

Volvo Cars is suspending sedan sales in the United Kingdom and it looks like North America could be next if we consider the brand’s rationale. The company has said its sales volume has skewed so heavily toward SUVs and crossovers that it doesn’t make good sense to offer anything else. The Swedish-Chinese brand had already pulled the S90 from the market earlier this summer.

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Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on ‘final piece of the FSD AI puzzle’

Electrek

Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on the “final piece of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI puzzle,” and apparently that is “vehicle control.” more… The post Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on ‘final piece of the FSD AI puzzle’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Trademark App Suggests a Future Electrified GTI

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen stopped selling the standard Golf here a few years back, leaving only the GTI and Golf R to carry the hatchback torch in the United States. Though impressive, the current eighth-generation models are not going to make it through the transition to electrification, but a newfound patent application suggests the cars could be reborn as electric models down the road.

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Volkswagen exploring another EV partnership in China, this time for Jetta

Electrek

Volkswagen looks to be forming a new EV partnership in China, separate from its collaboration with XPeng Motors. According to a new report, Volkswagen is negotiating with Hangzhou-based EV startup Leapmotor to outsource its technology for its Jetta brand. more… The post Volkswagen exploring another EV partnership in China, this time for Jetta appeared first on Electrek.

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UK: Nissan ARIYA gains two new grades and reduced sub-£40,000 price tag

Electric Cars Report

As of 1st August 2023, ARIYA pricing will be adjusted to offer a more competitive customer proposition. This new pricing, combined with the two new grades, offers a competitive and accessible price point, combined with a varied and exciting line up, for customers ready to transition to electric motoring. All existing 63kWh ARIYA will be reduced […] The post UK: Nissan ARIYA gains two new grades and reduced sub-£40,000 price tag appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The first Tesla (and first EV) to drive around the world is doing it again now

Electrek

In 2012, Rafael de Mestre did something nobody else ever had – he drove around the world in an electric car, an original Tesla Roadster. And now, he’s driving around the world solo again in that same Roadster as a promotional and scouting tour and to recruit other teams to join him for yet another circumnavigation in 2024. We got a chance to talk to him about his story when he stopped by for a charge during his second solo circumnavigation. more… The post The first Tesla (and first EV) to drive

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BorgWarner supplies Li Auto with its 200 kW iDM220 for its L7, L8, and L9 new energy vehicles

EV Specifications

BorgWarner is supplying Li Auto its advanced integrated drive module (iDM220) to the company's new energy vehicles. This is BorgWarner's first iDM business in China and is currently installed in two of Li Auto's model-lines, including the L8 and L9 range-extended electric vehicle (REEV). BorgWarner's iDM220 is a highly-integrated electric drive module operating at 400V that is capable of.

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Tesla leases new office space in India, driving rumors of imminent market entry

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Tesla has leased new office space in India, driving more rumors and speculation of an imminent market entry for the all-electric automaker that has been in the works for a long time. A 5,850-square-foot space in the Panchshil Business Park in Pune, India, has been leased by Tesla, according to Punekarnews , an Indian media outlet. Tesla’s Indian subsidiary, known as Tesla India Motor & Energy, grabbed up the space.

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Used Car of the Day: 1981 Toyota Pickup Crawler

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD is a tough mudder. A 13-inch "bob" and a 5:29 Detroit rear locker, along with a 5:29 front axle are just the tip of the off-road iceberg for this 1981 Toyota Pickup Crawler. Other goodies include 14-inch shocks using Ford shock towers, 36-inch wheels, and a winch. There's a 35-inch spare, CB radio, spare transmission, spare parts, and half doors.

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2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron pricing is unveiled

EV Specifications

2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron and 2024 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron are anticipated to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2023 providing improved acceleration, increased handling dynamics, and elevated traction capabilities thanks to its three-motor quattro drivetrain. Audi SQ8 e-tron - $89,800 MSRP Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron - $92,600 MSRP Three electric motors power the new Audi SQ8 e-tron.

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NIO delivered over 20,000 EVs in July, up 103.6% year-over-year

Electric Cars Report

NIO Inc., a leading Chinese company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, announced its July 2023 delivery results. NIO delivered 20,462 vehicles in July 2023, representing an increase of 103.6% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 14,066 premium smart electric SUVs, and 6,396 premium smart electric sedans. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 364,579 as […] The post NIO delivered over 20,000 EVs in July, up 103.6% year-over-year appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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ProLogium receives a public grant from the European Commission for its Dunkirk gigafactory

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In May, ProLogium officially announced its plans to build a solid-state battery factory in Dunkirk, France. Today, the company announced that it has received the green light from the European authorities for the project. Moreover, the European Commission administered a substantial grant of €5.2 billion to support ProLogium's scale-up project in Europe which includes the set up of a 48 GWh.

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Electric VTOL Aircraft — China’s New Technology Lead

CleanTechnica EVs

China is leading the world in the production and sale of quality electric cars and buses. It looks like it is set to dominate the “low-altitude economic industry,” or eVTOL industry, as well. Want to catch up on eVTOL? Check out these articles.

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Subaru and Panasonic Energy enter talks for supply of cylindrical Li-Ion batteries

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Subaru and Panasonic Energy have started talks to build a medium- to long-term partnership in the supply of cylindrical Li-Ion batteries. More specifically, Panasonic Energy will supply Subaru with such batteries which will be installed on Subaru BEVs after 2025. The construction of a dedicated BEV plant in Gunma, Japan is also included in the discussion.

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XPeng electric vehicle sales exceeded 11,000 in July 2023

Electric Cars Report

Leading Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng Inc. provided its vehicle delivery results for July 2023. In July 2023, XPeng recorded monthly deliveries of 11,008 Smart EVs, a 28% increase over the prior month, marking its sixth consecutive month of delivery growth. XPeng’s G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV commenced mass deliveries across 110 cities nationwide in July after its market […] The post XPeng electric vehicle sales exceeded 11,000 in July 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars

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Report: Toyota To Build Subaru Three-Row EV in Kentucky

The Truth About Cars

Toyota and Subaru have partnered on a few vehicles in recent times, including the BRZ/GR 86 and bZ4X/Solterra twins. The brotherly love is expected to continue with a new three-row SUV in 2025. Toyota will build the vehicle in its Kentucky factory, where its own electric three-row will be produced. Toyota’s variant is expected to wear the bZ5X name, and the automaker will start building the Subaru version shortly after its own.

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Unplugged Performance Debuts Tesla Model Y Police Vehicle

Electric Cars Report

Electric Vehicle upfitting pioneer Unplugged Performance unveils their inaugural Tesla Model Y Police vehicle to launch their new fleet division, “UPfit.” The UPfit patrol vehicle represents the first public viewing of UPfit’s contributions towards the next generation of police vehicles and made its world debut this past weekend at the world’s largest Tesla gathering, Tesla […] The post Unplugged Performance Debuts Tesla Model Y Police Vehicle appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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