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2024 Genesis GV60 EV adds lower-priced version with more range

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh.

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A 40-ton Mercedes-Benz e-truck just drove 1,000 km with only one stop to charge

Electrek

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-truck drove more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) through the Alps with only one charging stop. more… The post A 40-ton Mercedes-Benz e-truck just drove 1,000 km with only one stop to charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai EVs get Tesla NACS charge port starting late 2024

Green Car Reports

Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs in the U.S. and Canada. The change applies to all-new and refreshed Hyundai EVs, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Hyundai Motor North America explained in a Thursday press release, with Canada set to follow in the first half of 2025. The.

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Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production

Electrek

Tesla has started to hire for a lot of positions meant to deploy a volume production line for the Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada. more… The post Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production 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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UK EV Share At 23.4% — Tesla Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw the UK EV share at 23.4% of the auto market, up from 22.4% year on year. Full electric sales grew in volume by 19% YoY, slightly less growth than the overall market. Overall auto volume was 272,610 units, up 21% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Confirmed: Hyundai Motor Group is latest automaker adopting NACS

Electrek

Mere days after seeing Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs charging at Tesla Superchargers, all three of the brands under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella have confirmed a pivot to the North American Charging Standard (NACS). more… The post Confirmed: Hyundai Motor Group is latest automaker adopting NACS appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever

Electrek

Tesla prices have been falling all year, and today we’ve got another price cut to report on most trims of Tesla’s most popular models, leaving the Model 3 at the lowest price it’s ever been. more… The post Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

Teslarati

Tesla received news this morning that it would gain two new adoptees of its North American Charging Standard, or NACS, as Hyundai and Kia both committed to using the connector for its electric vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. They are the two most recent companies to make the change, as Honda agreed to jump to NACS in September. Hyundai is set to adopt the NACS in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the U.S., with Canadian vehicles to follow in the first half of 2025.

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Volvo sees higher demand for EVs as fully electric sales hit 15% share mark

Electrek

Volvo’s fully electric vehicles are trending as sales rose by double-digits in every region in September. In the US, Volvo EV sales increased 631% as the automaker finds its rhythm. more… The post Volvo sees higher demand for EVs as fully electric sales hit 15% share mark appeared first on Electrek.

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New Zealand EV Market Surges in September 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

With elections imminent and a right-leaning coalition expected to win, New Zealand new car buyers are about to lose massive bonus/malus benefits from purchasing an electric vehicle. Hence, September’s a buying spree! The NZ market is experiencing a politically-driven pull, with electric vehicles taking 34% of the auto market in September.

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

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Factorial Energy ships A-samples of 100+ Ah solid-state batteries to its automotive partners

Electrek

Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a major milestone in bringing its energy-dense cells to EVs one day. A-Samples of its 100+ Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cells are making their way to the company’s automotive partners around the globe – who those specific OEMs are though is up for dispute. more… The post Factorial Energy ships A-samples of 100+ Ah solid-state batteries to its automotive partners appeared first on Electrek.

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Report: Automakers see efficiency rules costing billions in fines

Green Car Reports

Lobbyists for the Detroit Three automakers claim a proposal for stricter federal fuel economy standards would set the automakers up for billions of dollars in fines, according to a Reuters report. The report is based on a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council, representing General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, to the U.S. Energy.

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First Rivian R1T Max Pack EVs with 410 miles of range reach customers

Electrek

The first customers are receiving their Rivian R1T electric pickups with the Max Pack battery offering the longest range for an electric pickup on the market. more… The post First Rivian R1T Max Pack EVs with 410 miles of range reach customers appeared first on Electrek.

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Wright Electric Targets 1000 Wh/kg Batteries For Electric Aircraft

CleanTechnica EVs

Wright Electric is at the cutting edge of molten battery and high output electric motor technology for electric airplanes of the future.

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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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Lucid Motors launches RWD Air Pure variant, its most affordable trim that still offers tons of range

Electrek

This morning, Lucid Motors has announced the launch and immediate start of sales for a new rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant of its Air Pure sedan. Today’s latest trim closes out the lineup of Lucid’s flagship EV, now offering a variety of trims from the RWD pure, the the tri-motor Sapphire. Don’t get it twisted, though, this “most affordable” Lucid model delivers more range than nearly any other EV on the market. more… The post Lucid Motors launches RWD Air Pure variant, its most affordable trim t

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Solid-State EV Battery Rises Up As Oil Money Gap Looms

CleanTechnica EVs

The oil-killing solid-state EV battery of the future will put the squeeze on oil for transportation, but the petrochemicals problem persists.

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eVTOL developer Opener rebrands as Pivotal, unveils production-ready Helix aircraft

Electrek

Light eVTOL developer Opener.aero has announced it has changed its company name to Pivotal, following the debut of first scalable production aircraft, Helix. Despite the new nomenclature, Pivotal will continue business as usual as it looks to open order for the Helix eVTOLs very soon. more… The post eVTOL developer Opener rebrands as Pivotal, unveils production-ready Helix aircraft appeared first on Electrek.

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ADL ends feud with Elon Musk and X, resumes advertisements

Teslarati

It appears that the feud between Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, and the Anti Defamation League (ADL) has ended, at least for now. In a recent press release , the ADL noted that it acknowledges X’s efforts to combat antisemitism. The group will be resuming its advertisements on X, too. “We appreciate X’s stated intent over the last few weeks to address antisemitism and hate on the platform.

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VW ID.4 sales see a record quarter, but giddyup already

Electrek

Sales of Chattanooga, Tennessee-built VW ID.4s rose more than 60% in Q3 year-over-year – but it’s nowhere near its 2023 target. more… The post VW ID.4 sales see a record quarter, but giddyup already appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Electrifying Everything Is Not Just For Elites

CleanTechnica EVs

People across socioeconomic classes may feel that electrifying everything just isn't meant to be in their lives. The full life affordability of electric appliances and vehicles seems lost in translation all too often, unfortunately.

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Rivian improves towing, range estimates, and introduces new UI in latest update

Electrek

Your Rivian EV is getting a slew of new features, improvements, and other bug fixes as the latest update rolls out. Rivian introduced a new Drive Modes app, giving a comprehensive visual of the vehicle with improved range estimates while towing. more… The post Rivian improves towing, range estimates, and introduces new UI in latest update appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla asks Mexico to solidify infrastructure to prepare for Gigafactory

Teslarati

Tesla wants energy, water, road, and rail infrastructure built in preparation for its massive Gigafactory in Mexico, and it is requesting the government to solidify these things before it begins construction. Tesla chose Mexico earlier this year as the location of its next automotive production plant, and because of its massive effects in terms of economics for the country, the automaker needs to secure the necessary infrastructure to ensure success.

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GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming

Electrek

General Motors is gearing up to reenter Europe with a new EV offensive. To spearhead the campaign, GM announced Thursday it’s taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland. more… The post GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y’s ambient lighting design changes revealed in leaked video

Teslarati

Tesla released an updated Model Y with fresh interior designs and new wheels in China last week, and the changes with ambient lighting can now be seen in a new leaked video that shows the cabin of the all-electric crossover. In late September , Tesla decided to add a few new features to the Model Y crossover, but these updates would only take place in the Chinese version of the vehicle.

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Tesla wants gov to deploy infrastructure at Giga Mexico site, possible holdup

Electrek

Tesla and the Nuevo León state government are still negotiating for the latter to deploy infrastructure at the Gigafactory Mexico site, which could possibly explain the holdup in starting construction. more… The post Tesla wants gov to deploy infrastructure at Giga Mexico site, possible holdup appeared first on Electrek.

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

The Truth About Cars

In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. However, the company vowed a return in 2023 and that’s now taking place in Switzerland. The American automaker has officially confirmed that it has begun taking orders on the battery-powered Cadillac Lyriq crossover, with deliveries assumed to commence in the first half of 2024.

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First drive in XPeng Motors’ G9: It’s a shame this SUV isn’t sold in the US, because it’s a winner

Electrek

It’s been nearly a two-year journey since XPeng Motors originally announced its mid-sized luxury SUV, the G9 – a model born into expectations from its creators as a potential best seller in its respective segment. I recently found myself on a tour through Europe that included the Netherlands and thought, “The G9 recently arrived here, why not ask XPeng for a loaner to tour the countryside in?

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Rivian starts R1T with Max Pack deliveries to customers

Teslarati

Rivian confirmed with Teslarati that it has started delivering R1T Max Pack trucks to customers. Earlier this week, Rivian Forum members noticed that the R1S Max Pack appeared on the company configurator. They also noticed that the R1T Max Pack button appeared on Rivian’s inventory shop—although it could not be selected at the time. Rivian reached out to Teslarati following the report to confirm the news.

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Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) stock is plummeting today

Electrek

EV maker Rivian’s stock is plummeting Thursday after revealing plans to issue $1.5 billion in convertible debt. In connection with the offering, Rivian also released preliminary third-quarter revenue. more… The post Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) stock is plummeting today appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Trademark Could Preview Cool New EVs

The Truth About Cars

After a slow start, Toyota appears primed for action, with new EVs coming in the next few years. A recent trademark application surfaced on the bZ forums , suggesting one of them could be a boxy electric off-roader or sports car.& Toyota applied to trademark “FT-3e,” which will be immediately familiar to keen-eyed enthusiasts. The automaker rolled out an FT-4X concept a few years ago that brought FJ-inspired styling and rugged off-road capability.

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Karma reemerges from obscurity, teasing world debut of an entirely new EV portfolio coming in 2024

Electrek

California-based EV automaker Karma Automotive is looking to claw itself back from irrelevance in a fast-paced industry that has hockey-sticked upward in innovation without it. Following an aggressive strategy under a new president, Karma intends to introduce an entirely new EV portfolio next month, including its first super coupe. Here’s what we know so far. more… The post Karma reemerges from obscurity, teasing world debut of an entirely new EV portfolio coming in 2024 appeared first on Electr

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The Right Spec: 2024 Ford Ranger

The Truth About Cars

The midsizer from Dearborn was overhauled for the 2024 model year, introducing sorely needed updates to its interior and new styling plus an improved choice of powertrains. This makes it a decent selection for our Right Spec series – at least until someone at Toyota deems us all worthy of a build-n-price tool for the Land Cruiser. Given the opportunity and budget, most gearheads – including this author – would head straight for the Raptor: Do not pass Go, do not collect two hundred dollars.

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This team is attempting to take a solar electric truck atop the highest active volcano on Earth

Electrek

Three men from Switzerland have formed the Peak Evolution Team with the goal of conquering the summit of Ojos del Salado in Chile – the world’s highest active volcano – in a solar electric truck, with the help of Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. The custom-built solar EV is on its way to Chile, and if the team proves successful, it will have achieved a world record that will quite literally bring the electric vehicle to new heights. more… The post This team is attempting to take a sola

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Kia becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS charging standard

Electric Cars Report

Kia is joining Jaguar, Honda, Fisker, Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. The South Korean automaker announced that its electric vehicle customers will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to […] The post Kia becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS charging standard appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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