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Toyota Lunar Cruiser EV concept could preview earthbound SUV

Green Car Reports

Toyota recently unveiled an EV concept that blends styling elements from classic Land Cruiser off-roaders with those of the automaker's proposed lunar rover. Dubbed the Baby Lunar Cruiser, the concept was created to celebrate 50 years of CALTY, Toyota's California design studio, according to a press release from the automaker. In addition to.

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Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US

Electrek

Tesla’s base Model 3 and Model Y now have both cheaper starting prices than the average new car in the US. This could open the eyes of more buyers who didn’t consider going electric before. more… The post Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Hyper Urban EV brings a design edge to off-roading

Green Car Reports

Nissan on Tuesday previewed what it might see as the future for an electric SUV that also makes a very edgy design statement. Called the Hyper Adventure concept, it’s the second in a series of “advanced EV concepts” due to debut October 25 at the Tokyo auto show. Following the Hyper Urban concept revealed last week and appearing.

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Tesla Model Y Surpasses 2 Million Sales! — CleanTechnica Exclusive

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model Y has seemingly surpassed 2 million sales worldwide. A CleanTechnica reader passed along the tip, as he has kindly done before when the Model Y and Model 3 crossed earlier milestones.

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

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The Creepy New Digital Afterlife Industry

Cars That Think

It’s sometime in the near future. Your beloved father, who suffered from Alzheimer’s for years, has died. Everyone in the family feels physically and emotionally exhausted from his long decline. Your brother raises the idea of remembering Dad at his best through a startup “digital immortality” program called 4evru. He promises to take care of the details and get the data for Dad ready.

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This US utility wants to give all of its customers battery storage by 2030

Electrek

Vermont’s largest utility, Green Mountain Power (GMP), wants to install battery storage for all 270,000 of its customers by 2030. more… The post This US utility wants to give all of its customers battery storage by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles near 15% of total US sales after solid Q3

Electrek

After EV sales soared 284% in Q3 over last year, Mercedes electric vehicles are nearing 15% of total US sales. In comparison, Ford and GM are around 3% to 4%. more… The post Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles near 15% of total US sales after solid Q3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Day Cruiser To Be Launched In December By Blue Innovation Group

CleanTechnica EVs

With all the bickering and arguing on social media about electric vehicles vs. gas and diesel-powered internal combustion engine cars, trucks, and SUVs, a person might get the idea that electrification of transportation is only for vehicles with wheels.

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Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid

Electrek

A giant new Tesla Megapack project with 300 MWh of energy capacity has come online in Australia to help stabilize the grid and make better use of renewable energy. more… The post Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck to see 100-120k deliveries in 2024: Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

Teslarati

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has made a reputation for being one of the most respected Apple analysts in the industry, has shared some predictions for the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck. Kuo noted that the vehicle will be a strong contributor to Tesla’s numbers in the years to come. Ming-Chi Kuo is considered one of, if not the top analyst covering tech giant Apple.

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

Brief

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Tesla starts selling vehicle wraps for Model 3/Y at a pricey $7.5K-$8K

Electrek

Tesla has started selling wraps for Model 3 and Model Y in seven different colors in its online shop and Tesla app. more… The post Tesla starts selling vehicle wraps for Model 3/Y at a pricey $7.5K-$8K appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Hyper Urban concept, Ariya recall, Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser EV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Off-road-focused EV concepts are previewed by Nissan and Toyota. And the Nissan Ariya is being recalled for a quick software fix. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Hyper Urban EV concept could preview a future off-road-savvy electric SUV that also makes a strong design statement. It boasts a version of Nissan’s e-4orce.

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The world’s largest offshore wind farm just produced its first power

Electrek

Dogger Bank , the world’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, is sending power to the UK’s grid for the very first time. more… The post The world’s largest offshore wind farm just produced its first power appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Expands in New Zealand

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is making significant strides in expanding access to its Supercharger network, not just for Tesla owners but for all EV users. Read more about it from Tesla here. One of its most recent ventures in this direction is the Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program, which has gained momentum globally.

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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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Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city

Electrek

Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. more… The post Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla, Daimler, & New Flyer Keep The Ball Rolling On HD EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Tracking and improving your own household’s carbon footprint is useful, because individual change adds up. As millions of people replace ICE vehicles with EVs, the overall impact becomes significant.

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Volkswagen opens orders for upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 EVs with longer range, new tech

Electrek

The upgraded Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric models are now available to pre-order in Europe. Volkswagen enhanced the EVs with a new electric drive, battery, and modern infotainment system. more… The post Volkswagen opens orders for upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 EVs with longer range, new tech appeared first on Electrek.

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9 Tesla Quarterly Sales Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

The 3rd quarter of 2023 was one of those rare quarters where Tesla had fewer sales (deliveries) than the quarter before. The reason for that seems to simply be that the company had to retool at its Shanghai factory for the release of its refreshed Tesla Model 3 (aka Model 3 Highland).

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Is Rivian R1S the new Escalade? Convoy spotted with U2 exiting Vegas Sphere

Electrek

Could Rivian’s electric SUV be the next Cadillac Escalade? A police-escorted convoy of Rivian R1S models was spotted leaving the Las Vegas Sphere after the band U2 played earlier this week. more… The post Is Rivian R1S the new Escalade? Convoy spotted with U2 exiting Vegas Sphere appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck frunk size hinted in latest sighting

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck has drawn wide speculation ahead of its initial deliveries, expected to begin in the coming months. One feature that many onlookers have been curious about is the size of the futuristic truck’s frunk, with new photos showing a person seated in the storage area in a seeming indication of its size. The Cybertruck’s frunk has been discussed a lot lately, with multiple sightings of the electric pickup seeming to show how large the storage area is.

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Mercedes-Maybach Planning Luxury Balloon Trips to “Space”

The Truth About Cars

With rich people now wealthier than ever before, they need ways of spending that money that are novel, effective, and allow them to flex on their peers. One of the preferred ways of doing this in the modern era is by taking trips beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. It’s something SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and Boeing have been working on. But they’re about to get some new competition from Mercedes-Benz.

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New structure at Tesla’s Giga Texas could be used for Dojo operations: rumor

Teslarati

Tesla’s Gigafactories are always evolving and expanding, and one structure at the automaker’s Austin, Texas facility has drawn some attention this week. Some say the new structure could be set to house operations for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputing cluster, which will be used to train the company’s artificially intelligent (AI) neural network used for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

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Scania unveils new battery-electric bus platform at Busworld

Electric Cars Report

The new Scania battery-electric bus platform, one part of the company’s complete e-mobility solutions covering vehicles, services, and systems made its debut at Busworld. With the introduction of low-entry 4×2 buses, the sustainably sourced and built batteries offer a vast energy storage capacity of up to 520 kWh and have been developed specifically for heavy […] The post Scania unveils new battery-electric bus platform at Busworld appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Risque Detroit Businesses Give Discounts to Striking UAW Members

The Truth About Cars

United Auto Worker members don’t go completely without pay during a strike, but they’re certainly not getting their full salaries. Workers get a $500 per week stipend from the union, but that doesn’t go very far in today’s ultra-expensive world. Two Detroit-area businesses are looking to help stressed-out, cash-strapped UAW workers with unique discounts for recreational marijuana and visits to the gentleman’s club.

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Tesla advertisements spotted in an airport in Japan

Teslarati

In the past, Tesla didn’t spend any money on advertising its products, only launching plans to test the ad waters earlier this year. However, since the announcement that Tesla would begin to promote its cars, several of the company’s ad campaigns have been spotted in public — including one recent sighting in a Japanese airport. X user Omarr0717 spotted a large row of screens featuring Tesla advertisements at the Tokyo Haneda International Airport this week, as posted in a short video.

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Mopar Teases Electric Crate Swap, Maybe

The Truth About Cars

The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is rapidly approaching, meaning car companies will surely be dangling umpteen teaser images of what they’ve in store for this soirée in the desert. Stellantis is usually good for an outrageous reveal or three, and they’ve started off this year with an electrified bang. There isn’t a ton of information to go on in this promotional shot – but there’s more than enough to make a few educated guesses.

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First Tesla V4 Supercharger installed in Asia

Teslarati

Tesla installed the first V4 Supercharger in Asia. The new Tesla V4 Superchargers were installed on Hong Kong Island at Lee Garden One in Causeway Bay. The new V4 Superchargers in Causeway Bay increased Lee Garden’s Tesla electric vehicle chargers to 165, making it the largest charging hub in Hong Kong Island. Lee Gardens has three V4 Superchargers and 12 V3 Supercharges.

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Strange Times in the EV World: Has Mazda Just Started a Price War in Colombia?

CleanTechnica EVs

As I was scrolling through social media a couple of days ago, an ad caught my eye. It was promoting the electric version of the Mazda CX-30, a car that has seen nearly no sales pretty much everywhere because, well, it’s quite expensive and offers a paltry 220 km (137 mile) range.

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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

The Truth About Cars

While the United Auto Workers (UAW) decided to implement an aggressive strike campaign that bucks some of the historical trends American union leadership feels did not serve the cause in the past, Canada’s Unifor has vowed to take a more measured approach during its contract negotiations with the industry. However, that does not mean simply rolling over for automakers in order to strike any old deal.& Last week, Unifor criticized General Motors for failing to meet important elements of its p

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ZEEKR mulls bringing its quad-motor Tesla Model S Plaid competitor over to Europe

Electrek

Exactly two months after calling out Tesla directly while announcing a speedy performance version of its flagship 001, Chinese automaker ZEEKR is hinting at possible sales of the EV in Europe. The company already has two models making their way overseas and could soon add the third, according to an executive at the company. more… The post ZEEKR mulls bringing its quad-motor Tesla Model S Plaid competitor over to Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Kia EV9 Full Pricing And Trim Strategy Revealed

Electric Cars Report

Kia America revealed full pricing by vehicle trim for the all-new 2024 Kia EV9, the brand’s first three-row SUV EV. Fully refundable reservations of $750 expected to open on October 16, 2023, at 10am PDT. Customers will be able to visit Kia.com to configure and make their reservation requests for an EV9. Customers who make […] The post 2024 Kia EV9 Full Pricing And Trim Strategy Revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes-Benz sees nearly 300% growth in U.S. EV sales

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz reported its sales for the third quarter in the United States, and electric vehicles are making their mark on the brand’s overall look. While there was a slight decrease in the concentration of EV sales compared to Q2, the German automaker is still looking at numbers that are more than respectable. In Q3, Mercedes-Benz recorded total sales of 90,011 cars in the United States, with 10,423 units being electric vehicles.

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Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard join forces to develop electric sports boat

Electric Cars Report

Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air. The jointly developed electric sports boat with the drive technology of the future all-electric Porsche Macan was ready for initial test drives on Lake Garda. International media and interested parties had the opportunity to test the new […] The post Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard join forces to develop electric sports boat appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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What’s in the EPA’s New Pollution Standards for Cars & Trucks?

CleanTechnica EVs

Your questions on the EPA’s proposed emissions regulations, answered. Proposed: EPA Emission Regulations For Passenger Cars & Trucks This article is part of a series designed to explain in simple terms the definition of zero-emission transportation regulations, who must comply, what is required for compliance, and more.

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