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Canoo American Bulldog electric pickup is a spinoff of US Army project

Green Car Reports

Canoo this week unveiled a civilian spinoff of the electric pickup truck it delivered to the U.S. Army last year for evaluation. Dubbed the American Bulldog, the pickup is based on the Canoo Light Tactical Vehicle which, when first shown nearly a year ago, featured dual-motor all-wheel drive and 600 hp, plus Kevlar armor, a raised suspension, and.

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Tesla signs deal with 2nd gas station operator to sell its Supercharger directly

Electrek

Tesla has signed a deal with the EG Group, a massive gas station and convenience store operator, to sell its Supercharger hardware to be deployed as an EG-branded product. It’s the second of such deals that Tesla has made in just a few weeks. more… The post Tesla signs deal with 2nd gas station operator to sell its Supercharger directly appeared first on Electrek.

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Yoke or not, some Teslas might have the wrong airbag

Green Car Reports

Tesla may have installed the wrong airbag for Model S and Model X owners who opted to switch from the available steering yoke back to the steering wheel, or vice versa. That’s according to recall documents posted late last week by the federal government and dated November 3. The frontal airbag itself is different between the two steering.

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What demand problem? Hyundai’s new EV factory to build 200,000 cars a year

Electrek

Hyundai has broken ground on a massive new EV factory in its home market of South Korea today. Full-scale construction of the plant will begin in earnest before 2023 is over, so Hyundai’s not wasting any time here. more… The post What demand problem? Hyundai’s new EV factory to build 200,000 cars a year 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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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South Korea

Green Car Reports

Polestar 4 electric SUVs destined for North America will be built at a Renault plant in Busan, South Korea, alongside a previously announced assembly plant in China. Revealed Thursday by Renault and then confirmed by Polestar the following day, the arrangement will see manufacturing in South Korea start in the second half of 2025, following a.

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End Of The Oil Age Preview: Norway’s Fleet Transition To EV

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s time for another update about progress of the Norway’s fleet transition to EV powertrains. As of the end of. [continued] The post End Of The Oil Age Preview: Norway’s Fleet Transition To EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo EM90 minivan has 450mi CLTC range, Scandinavian living room interior

Electrek

Volvo officially released its first electric minivan this weekend, the EM90. Rather than just a means of getting from Point A to Point B, Volvo designed the EM90 to make you feel at home no matter where the road takes you. more… The post Volvo EM90 minivan has 450mi CLTC range, Scandinavian living room interior appeared first on Electrek.

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Car Dealers Are The Biggest Barrier To The Electric Car Revolution In The US

CleanTechnica EVs

An electric car is different from a conventional car, which is a problem for American car dealers who fear a loss of business. The post Car Dealers Are The Biggest Barrier To The Electric Car Revolution In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD teases sleek new electric SUV design to rival Tesla’s Model Y

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is teasing a new electric SUV as part of its Ocean series. The BYD Sea Lion 07’s design was led by ex-Audi and Lamborghini chief designer Wolfgang Egger. more… The post BYD teases sleek new electric SUV design to rival Tesla’s Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Makes Longest Ever All-Electric Truck Journey In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

As previously reported on CleanTechnica, Australian states and territories are reviewing trucking regulations around the width and weight of prime. [continued] The post Volvo Makes Longest Ever All-Electric Truck Journey In Australia 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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Joby Aviation flies eVTOL in New York City for the first time, ahead of air taxi operations [Video]

Electrek

Joby Aviation – one of the leading eVTOL developers right now, has taken to the skies of New York City for the first time ever, teasing a not-so-distant future in which it intends to begin commercial air taxi operations in the urban area and beyond. Getting to the airport may just get a lot easier… and quieter. more… The post Joby Aviation flies eVTOL in New York City for the first time, ahead of air taxi operations [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Demand For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Continues To Rise

CleanTechnica EVs

Battery-electric vehicle stakeholders are adjusting their business models to support the rising demand for hydrogen fuel cell technology. The post Demand For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Continues To Rise appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles

Electrek

Up-and-coming EV maker Rivian closed on a monumental land agreement last week for 1,800 acres to host its new mega site in Georgia. Construction can now begin on Rivian’s $5 billion facility, where its next-gen R2 electric vehicles will be made. more… The post Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow, Despite What Some Automakers Are Saying

CleanTechnica EVs

The future of cars is electric. That’s not just what I think, it’s not just what is required to slow. [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow, Despite What Some Automakers Are Saying 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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Elon Musk didn’t even know Tesla started listing new cars through a third-party

Electrek

Tesla started listing new cars through a third-party platform, Cars. com, and CEO Elon Musk didn’t even know about it. more… The post Elon Musk didn’t even know Tesla started listing new cars through a third-party appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Will Produce Electric Cars In Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla may have postponed its plans to produce electric cars in Mexico, but Volkswagen is stepping in to fill that. [continued] The post Volkswagen Will Produce Electric Cars In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Florida is getting a new solar microgrid community

Electrek

The city of Lakeland, Florida, has approved 77 homes featuring solar and storage that will be linked together to form a community microgrid. more… The post Florida is getting a new solar microgrid community appeared first on Electrek.

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New Study Finds Electric Vehicles Are Driven Less Than Gas Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the largest studies to date finds the current generation of EV owners drive far fewer miles than owners. [continued] The post New Study Finds Electric Vehicles Are Driven Less Than Gas Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian brings on former Stellantis exec to aid in scaling EV production

Electrek

California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Monday it’s bringing on Carlo Materazzo as vice president of logistics. Materazzo comes to Rivian with over 20 years of auto experience as the EV maker continues ramping production. more… The post Rivian brings on former Stellantis exec to aid in scaling EV production appeared first on Electrek.

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Politicians & Insects Drive EV Market in New Zealand & Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The turbulence in New Zealand’s political scene is affecting the automotive sector. It is likely that a right-leaning coalition will. [continued] The post Politicians & Insects Drive EV Market in New Zealand & Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford, LGES scrap plans for massive battery plant due to the ‘current pace of EV adoption’

Electrek

Plans to build one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery cell plants have fallen through. Ford’s partnership with LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Koç Holding is scrapping plans to produce EV battery cells in the region, citing the “current pace of EV adoption.” more… The post Ford, LGES scrap plans for massive battery plant due to the ‘current pace of EV adoption’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China raises prices for Model 3 and Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Teslarati

Tesla has implemented a minor price increase for the Model 3 and Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) in China. The entry-level Model 3 RWD saw a slight increase of RMB 1,500, bringing its starting price to RMB 261,400 (about $35,800). The Model Y RWD, on the other hand, received a RMB 2,500 price hike, pushing the vehicle’s starting price to RMB 266,400 (about $36,500).

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How KYMCO hopes to change the game for swappable battery EVs

Electrek

KYMCO, one of the world’s leading motorcycle, scooter, and ATV manufacturers, has just announced a major new expansion to the brand’s Ionex platform for swappable battery electric vehicles. more… The post How KYMCO hopes to change the game for swappable battery EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Nearly Half Of US Vehicle Classes Has One Or More Vehicles With 100 MPGe Fuel Economy Or Greater

CleanTechnica EVs

Six of the 13 EPA size classes had at least one vehicle with EPA-rated fuel economy greater than 100 miles. [continued] The post Nearly Half Of US Vehicle Classes Has One Or More Vehicles With 100 MPGe Fuel Economy Or Greater appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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India is considering an EV tariff deal with Tesla, details emerge

Electrek

According to reporting from the Financial Times , Tesla and India’s long courtship ritual could finally be making real progress. Negotiations appear to be on a path that would make it possible for Tesla to sell its existing cars in the country while it works on plans for a local manufacturing facility. more… The post India is considering an EV tariff deal with Tesla, details emerge appeared first on Electrek.

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What Can Automakers Do To Cultivate More Female EV Drivers?

CleanTechnica EVs

Automakers need to embrace EVs for their own continued success as well as proving that they are dedicated to improving the communities in which they sell their vehicles. The post What Can Automakers Do To Cultivate More Female EV Drivers? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The PlugShare app got a ‘new look,’ so I mapped a road trip – here’s how it went

Electrek

EV charger locator app PlugShare just got a new home screen, quick filters, and “enhanced location details,” so I set up a “road trip” in my VW ID.4 to test it out. more… The post The PlugShare app got a ‘new look,’ so I mapped a road trip – here’s how it went appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Applied for "Land Cruiser FJ" Trademark in Japan

The Truth About Cars

Companies file trademark applications all the time to protect product names and other concepts, but the applications don’t always mean that something new is coming. That said, a recent Toyota trademark application in Japan spotted by Land Cruiser forum members has sparked heated conversation around what might be coming. Toyota applied to trademark “Land Cruiser FJ,” which combines two of its most iconic off-road vehicle names.

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Einride begins fully-autonomous, commercial EV truck operations with GE Appliances

Electrek

Autonomous EV freight developer Einride announced another key milestone today, deploying full-time, commercial operations with longtime partner GE Appliances. The autonomous trucks are navigating between GE’s manufacturing facility and warehouse, demonstrating a case for scaled commercialization in the electric freight industry. more… The post Einride begins fully-autonomous, commercial EV truck operations with GE Appliances appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai breaks ground on new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Company today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new electric vehicle plant at its complex in Ulsan, the heart of Korea’s automotive industry. The new EV-dedicated plant will lay the foundation for future growth in the era of electrification while building on the dream first established by Hyundai Motor’s Founding Chairman more than […] The post Hyundai breaks ground on new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Silence’s innovative rolling battery electric vehicles get a big new upgrade

Electrek

There are hundreds of seated electric scooters out there these days, and many are hard to tell apart. But Barcelona-based Silence has made a name for itself with high-performance electric scooters that feature the company’s unique roll-along removable batteries. Now the company is teaming up with IRP Systems to upgrade the scooters for even better performance. more… The post Silence’s innovative rolling battery electric vehicles get a big new upgrade appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar initiates large-scale V2G project in Sweden

Electric Cars Report

Polestar is joining stakeholders in the electricity grid sector with a large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project in Gothenburg, Sweden, funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and piloting a large fleet of Polestar 3 cars. Together with Swedish National Grid authority Svenska kraftnät, local grid owner Göteborg Energi Nät, regional energy distributor Vattenfall Eldistribution, home charging […] The post Polestar initiates large-scale V2G project in Sweden appeared first on Electric

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ExxonMobil begins lithium drilling in US to become an EV supply leader because… money (duh)

Electrek

The evil empire of ExxonMobil is taking a slight reprieve from birthing oil barons to invest its time and money into a promising new venture – lithium. The carbon-clad gasoline company has begun drilling for a different earth material in the US, with an aim to become a leading supplier of lithium vital to current EV battery chemistry by the end of the decade.

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What’s a Fair Electricity Bill?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Concerns about an income-graduated fixed charge, legislators’ and my own. Your hot water heater is dying. Should you replace it with one that burns natural gas, or a heat pump … Continue Reading What’s a Fair Electricity Bill?

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