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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit

Green Car Reports

In updates Friday, the U.S. EPA confirmed that some versions of the Tesla Cybertruck will qualify for the EV tax credit—at least for those models delivered in 2023. As revealed just over a week ago, the Tesla Cybertruck will arrive in $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (dual-motor) form, with a $99,990 Cyberbeast (tri-motor) performance model. A.

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1.8 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Avoided from Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

We love covering electric vehicle sales and new electric vehicle models, but something we get to cover much less is. [continued] The post 1.8 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Avoided from Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla working on ‘tap to park’ feature, says Elon Musk

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has alluded to an upcoming “tap to park” feature for the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. While it isn’t clear when it’s expected to become available, some have already pointed out how useful such a feature could be. On Friday, Musk responded to a post on X saying that Tesla is developing a feature in which the car identifies potential parking space options, letting users tap the one they want to use.

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EV Sales Growing Faster Than Expected — Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow faster than most people expected, even faster than professional analysts in the field expected, [continued] The post EV Sales Growing Faster Than Expected — Charts 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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Tesla order configurator revealed for ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertruck

Teslarati

Tesla’s order configurator for the limited launch edition “Foundation Series” Cybertruck has been revealed, as shared in a video over the weekend. After invites to order the Foundation Series Cybertruck went out to select reservation holders earlier this week, multiple people have said that they completed an order. One such reservation holder includes Omar of Whole Mars Catalog, who shared a video of the Cybertruck’s order configurator on Saturday morning.

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Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

The Driven EV News

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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VR Goggles for Mice. Wait, What?

Cars That Think

A mouse wearing virtual-reality goggles? Now I’ve seen everything. The point is to show everything to a mouse. Brain researchers would love to do that by setting a mouse free in a little playground while probing its brain. But the probes involve lasers, microscopes, and other apparatus far too heavy for such a small head. Each mouse eye covers 140 degrees, as much as both human eyes put together—the better to detect a swooping hawk.

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Volkswagen Suspends Production Of ID.3 And Cupra Born For The Rest Of 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen is experiencing growing pains with its entry level electric cars, the ID.3 and Cupra Born, which have led to production cuts. The post Volkswagen Suspends Production Of ID.3 And Cupra Born For The Rest Of 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Check out this bicycle-powered backyard rollercoaster that you can actually buy

Electrek

When it comes to searching for odd vehicles on China’s largest online shopping site, I try not to limit myself too much. Sure it’s fun to find various things that zip around on wheels , treads , wings , or fins. But sometimes, you have to expand your horizon beyond just air, land, and sea. That’s the case with this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week.

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Rivian Focusing On Cheaper Batteries, Lays Off 20 Members of Battery Team

CleanTechnica EVs

Rivian is currently at around 50,000 vehicle sales a year. That’s more or less the total number of sales the. [continued] The post Rivian Focusing On Cheaper Batteries, Lays Off 20 Members of Battery Team appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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Tesla defends ‘Autopilot’ and ‘FSD’ names in false advertising case

Teslarati

Tesla has defended its use of the names “Autopilot” and “self-driving” to a California regulator this week in a continuing case alleging that the titles are false advertising. After Tesla responded to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) last year saying that it would defend itself against the claims of false advertising , the automaker this week made a filing arguing that the agency had already approved the use of the terminology.

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2025 Reintroduced Chevy Bolt Will Be Strictly The EUV

CleanTechnica EVs

News of the end of the Chevy Bolt in April caused much consternation among its diehard fans. The affordable EV, [continued] The post 2025 Reintroduced Chevy Bolt Will Be Strictly The EUV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota join forces with Cirba to expand battery recycling network

Electric Cars Report

Toyota Motor North America is expanding its battery recycling network with a new collaboration with Cirba Solutions, a premiere battery recycling materials and management company. The agreement enhances Toyota and Cirba Solutions’ growing relationship by expanding Toyota’s battery recycling network and optimizing its logistics network for end-of-life electrified vehicle battery collection, including those from hybrid […] The post Toyota join forces with Cirba to expand battery recycling ne

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Electric Racing — A Year In Review

CleanTechnica EVs

2023 has made it clear that electrified motorsports are here to stay, from pushing the boundaries on technology to putting. [continued] The post Electric Racing — A Year In Review appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Tops Edmunds Quickest EV Charging Test

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Limited Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) model is the fastest-charging electric vehicle on the market according to a new test from Edmunds. IONIQ 6 topped a field of 43 popular electric vehicles in the Edmunds EV Charging Test, a rigorous new trial designed to compare EV charging speeds. Developed in partnership with P3 Group, […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 Tops Edmunds Quickest EV Charging Test appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen ID Models Get Vehicle-to-Home Opportunity

CleanTechnica EVs

Way back when the Volkswagen ID.3 was first shown, Volkswagen execs also highlighted eventual bidirectional charging. Now, we’re getting there, [continued] The post Volkswagen ID Models Get Vehicle-to-Home Opportunity appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The BYD Yuan UP Is Tesla's Biggest Challenge In China Yet

InsideEVs

This cheap SUV could be what helps BYD overthrow Tesla as the best-selling EV automaker.

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Comment on Tesla says standard-range Model Y sold out in China by John Hanna

CN EV Post

@LuxRes In reply to LuxRes. The employees of Spacex, and Boring Company - and every factory operated by Tesla have received from Elon and Tesla open thanks and celebrations of their help achieving ambitious goals since reaching their earliest milestones. The question for this channel author is : Since his own translation of the Tesla poster as quoted says nothing about any particular model or about anything other than Tesla Shanghai's contribution to helping Tesla achieving its stated 2023 deliv

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GM To Partner With Autocar For Heavy Duty Work Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC recently entered into a collaborative development agreement to craft a lineup of heavy duty. [continued] The post GM To Partner With Autocar For Heavy Duty Work Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on China NEV retail hits record 841,000 in Nov, penetration exceeds 40% for 1st time, CPCA data show by DORAMAS

CN EV Post

Wont stop there. Now that resources are cheeper, you can only expect more to move to ev. The deflation in China also means people there will have more to spend after paying their bills. I think December could be either 1 mill or close to it.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

Even as it considers launching Australia’s cheapest battery electric vehicle, Mitsubishi Australia is warning a slow roll-out of renewable energy will impact the uptake of EVs in Australia. Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott told automotive media last week at a preview of the new-generation diesel-powered Triton ute that renewable power generation, such as solar, was critical to EVs making sense.

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Comment on Nio denies after report says it's considering further job cuts by DORAMAS

CN EV Post

Bloomberg the cia account ofcourse would demonize a chinese company. What cia outlet has ever praised a chinese company so ofcourse their lying about NIO. For me Nio might have just started.

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Global EV Sales Maintain Record Pace Of 1.3 Million In October 2023

InsideEVs

This year, plug-in electric car sales have a chance to exceed 13 million.

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Comment on Tesla says standard-range Model Y sold out in China by LuxRes

CN EV Post

The Tesla poster didn't provide details, but it seems to be referring to the Model Y's standard-range version being sold out of available capacity for 2023.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Has Strong Sales Potential, But Only If US Buyers Step Up

InsideEVs

Tesla has done very well globally. But Cybertruck is aimed at the US market where electric trucks aren't popular.

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Comment on Tesla says standard-range Model Y sold out in China by Phate

CN EV Post

@John Hanna In reply to John Hanna. This quote is another paragraph from the text in their poster. They write in bold that it was sold out before this sentence.

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An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar

The Driven EV News

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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Experience Yolaness’ SAPY1600 Portable Power Station, 280W Foldable Solar Panel

Electrek

For $629, the Yolaness SAPY1600 is a decent portable power station with the right mixture of value and function. With a tight switching time, simultaneous AC and DC output between 12 ports and simple design, this is the power pack for the penny pincher in all of us. With additional coupon codes, and a compatible 280w solar panel, now is the time to venture into portable power. more… The post Experience Yolaness’ SAPY1600 Portable Power Station, 280W Foldable Solar Panel appeared first on E

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Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?

EV Adoption

Reporters and industry observers always seek a simple answer to the question of: How many chargers do we need in the US? This often leads to the flawed and over-simplistic calculation of the ratio of EVs in operation to the number of charging ports. We have, however, tracked and calculated this metric for years, and a reporter recently asked for the data, so we updated the math.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 9, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: December 9, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Car Touchscreens Are A Pain. BMW Thinks 3D Ones Could Help

InsideEVs

We got an early look at a 3D touchscreen prototype BMW is working on. Is it better than regular buttons?

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