Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Tesla late Thursday introduced yet another price cut for its Model 3 and Model Y, as represented on its consumer website, bringing the price of these new EVs down to their lowest ever. The move, cutting up to $2,250 off these models, depending on the version, directly follows news earlier this week that, globally, third-quarter Tesla deliveries.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. more… The post Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Toyota on Wednesday announced a "long-term" battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, which the automaker claims will secure batteries for U.S. EV production. Under the contract, LG will supply battery modules at an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours starting in 2025, according to a Toyota press release. Comprised of.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Tesla is stacking a massive supply of Cybertruck castings at Gigafactory Texas, hinting the production is near, which means deliveries aren’t far behind either. Tesla Cybertruck production has been nearing for months as the company has shown early-stage validation, public road testing, crash assessments, and some of the best-built Cybertruck units, all within the past few months.
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CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A common critique of the “electrify everything” movement is that it will be near impossible to produce enough clean electricity to replace the fossil fuels used in buildings and transportation and make sure the grid is strong enough to deliver it.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The IRS released new guidance on the EV tax credit today, and the changes mean that starting next year, low- and middle-income buyers will be able to get the full $7,500 credit even if they don’t have enough tax liability. more… The post EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500 appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey, and the truck driver claims that the fire originated from one of the electric vehicles. more… The post A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% came with a plug. Approximately 8% of these (8,821 units sold) were battery electric and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plugin hybrid EVs.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The IRS has just released new guidelines to enable dealers to take the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit from the buyers and apply it directly to the purchase of new and used electric vehicles. It should make the experience a bit easier. more… The post You will soon get up to $7,500 EV tax credit at purchase rather than a return appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Looks like there is more than one way to skin a cat. The USA has effectively locked out Chinese batteries from its domestic market, but what if components like LFP cathodes are made in Morocco, in a factory financed by a Chinese–Korean partnership?
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco is a fully-electric luxury catamaran that could very well be one of the most advanced solar electric yachts built to date. more… The post Sunreef shows off gorgeous 80-foot solar electric luxury yacht ahead of US debut this month appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Tesla Energy is poised to end 2023 on a strong note. This was hinted at by a fleet of 270 Megapack batteries that were recently sighted at the Megafactory in Lathrop, California. The Megapack is Tesla’s largest battery storage unit that’s designed specifically for grid use, and it has been successfully deployed in key projects across the globe.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Can the RS e-tron GT keep up with Tesla’s Model S Plaid? Audi is hoping so. The automaker is offering up to $20,000 off its high-performance e-tron GT as it looks to stay in the race. more… The post Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Tesla has raised prices on some of its vehicles in Europe just hours after price cuts took effect in the United States. Last night, Tesla dropped prices on the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. by as much as $2,250. All but one configuration of the two all-electric vehicles had its prices dropped, with the lone car being the recently-released Model Y Rear-Wheel-Drive that Tesla brought back to its Design Studio earlier this week.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Renault Group and Volvo Group have announced the forming of a new company together to help decarbonize the logistics industry. The new joint venture will specialize in developing a lineup of all-electric vans built atop a new LCV skateboard platform. more… The post Renault forms joint venture with Volvo Group to develop lineup of all-electric 800V delivery vans appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ROSCon 2023 : 18–20 October 2023, NEW ORLEANS IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS Cybathlon Challenges : 2 February 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya electric SUVs over defective inverter software that can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly. more… The post Nissan is recalling nearly 10K Ariya EVs over this software defect appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Based on the results of its unaudited financial report for the 3rd quarter of 2023, Vietnamese car maker VinFast’s revenue is up 159% to $343 million year-over-year. The increase in revenue was driven by strong sales of the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This exclusive rendering from Motor1.com is based on revelations from Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
GM’s exclusive Guidestar navigation was available on a select handful of early 90s Oldsmobiles for a very short period of time. Gone as quickly as it arrived, the expensive system was at the forefront of in-car automotive navigation. Believe it or not, it was Oldsmobile that offered the very first navigation system for a passenger vehicle in the North American market.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Kia is opening reservations for its eagerly awaited flagship EV9 electric SUV in the US on October 16th. The EV9 is expected to attract significant interest as Kia’s first three-row electric SUV. more… The post Kia EV9 reservations are opening in the US this month, here’s what to expect appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get yet another price cut. The most affordable version of the Lucid Air—the one that still outdoes the longest-range Model S—is open for orders. And Toyota is making sure it has U.S.-made batteries for its U.S.-built EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Perhaps spurred by delivery numbers that.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Launched in Uganda 6 years ago, BODAWERK, now known as GOGO, is a technology company on a mission to help accelerate a sustainable transition to renewable energy in Africa through its technology and products. We have previously covered some of its work here.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
With inflation and the job market being as challenging as it is today, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some companies selling high-end products are having difficulty appealing to broad swaths of the American public. Lucid is one such company, and the automaker is coping with a slide in demand by offering less expensive versions of its vaunted – but very pricey – Air sedan.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Learn how True 2 Materials’ state-of-the-art battery recycling from scrap EV batteries will ensure a competitive EV supply chain. The post Total Material Recovery: State-of-the-art battery recycling for the EV supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP is one of those cars I used to geek out on when I picked up a buff book back during my college days. So naturally, I picked this one for today's UCOTD. This car has T-tops, the factory Hurst shifter, a factory Monsoon stereo, and factory leather. It also has a lot of mods. Still, according to the seller, it's a great daily driver and has only been to the track once.
Electrek
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The electric Baby Lunar Cruiser is “built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond,” Toyota claims. more… The post Toyota designs electric Baby Lunar Cruiser inspired by the FJ Land Cruiser appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Just when it looked like the Takata airbag inflator recall was finally wrapping up, U.S. safety regulators have indicated that 52 million inflators made by ARC have likewise been placed under consideration for recall. The circumstances are unpleasantly familiar. Like the Takata units that ran the risk of spraying cabin occupants with deadly shrapnel during a crash, the ARC inflators may also pose a serious risk to those they’re supposed to save.
EV Specifications
OCTOBER 6, 2023
With the highly anticipated all-new 2024 Kia EV9 expected to arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2023, Kia America announced the opportunity for customers to make a reservation request for the three-row all-electric SUV. Expected to begin on October 16th at 10 am PST, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and make a reservation request for an EV9 with a $750 fully refundable payment.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Set to be shown in person at tomorrow’s Subiefest in Florida, the new Subaru WRX TR adds a yaffle of performance-grade components to this boxer-engined all-wheel drive package. Whilst the word appears exactly zero times in the bumf, we do feel that TR actually stands for ‘Track Ready’ this time around, instead of the old designation of ‘Tuner Ready’ on the last WRX to wear this badge.
EV Specifications
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Lucid Air Pure RWD was launched priced at USD 77,400 and comes with a driving range of up to 410 miles and very well equipped. Standard features include Apple CarPlay, a 34-inch curved Glass Cockpit display, heated front and rear seats and steering wheel, brilliant nighttime illumination from Lucid's patented Micro Lens Array LED headlights, the DreamDrive constellation of advanced driver.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Hi there! Just a note to let you know we won't be posting Monday, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day here in the United States and Canada. So take a moment and reflect on the meaning of the day. We'll be back on Tuesday with the usual shenanigans, though we may check in if news breaks. Enjoy your weekend! See you Tuesday. [Image: Bayazid Akter/Shutterstock.com] Become a& TTAC insider.
EV Specifications
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia announced that their EV models will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in a year's time. Thus, owners of those three brands will have access to 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers across North America - the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Further, the companies expect to make available CCS1-to-NACS (Combined Charging System) adapters to enable nearly all Genesis.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Nissan Ariya had early delays that softened what could have been a significant EV release for the automaker, but the reviews are generally positive, as most are impressed with its cabin quality and comfort. Despite that, the SUV is facing a recall of almost 10,000 units for an issue with its software that could cause an unexpected shutdown.& Nissan’s recall documentation states that the Ariya’s drive motor slip ring assembly can give off fibrous shavings that could cause a short circuit
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