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Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

Green Car Congress

After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam is halting development of the all-electric P-Volt aircraft, mainly due to concerns about current battery technology. The company will continue to explore new emerging technologies. In 2021, Rolls-Royce, Tecnam and Widerøe announced a partnership to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in 2026.

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Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas

Electrek

Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. more… The post Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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KIST team develops activation strategy for magnesium metal enabling efficient operation of Mg batteries

Green Car Congress

A research team led by Dr. Minah Lee of the Energy Storage Research Center at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a chemical activation strategy of magnesium metal that enables efficient operation of magnesium batteries in common electrolytes that are free of corrosive additives and can be mass-produced. A paper on the work is published in ACS Nano.

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Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push

Electrek

Tesla has added a discount to the new inventory of Model S and Model X vehicles and three years of free Supercharging for deliveries by the end of the quarter. more… The post Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push 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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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

Green Car Congress

To accompany the Renault 5 launch, Mobilize, a Renault Group brand, is launching the Mobilize V2G service in partnership with The Mobility House, giving Renault 5 owners the ability to save on their home charging, reduce their overall electricity bill by feeding power from the vehicle back into their home and selling power back to the grid, opt for carbon-neutral electricity and therefore play a role in the energy transition.

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Giant fleet of Tesla exports bound for Canada sighted in Shanghai port

Teslarati

Footage from the Shanghai South Port suggests that Tesla China is hitting its pace with the exports of vehicles to Canada. As could be seen in a recent drone flyover, a section of the Shanghai South Port is practically filled with Teslas that appear to be on their way to Canada. The video was captured this weekend by drone operator and longtime Tesla watcher Wu Wa , who has been recording the progress of Tesla’s facilities in China for years.

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BYD deploys electric buses in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

Electric Cars Report

BYD, the world’s leading electric bus manufacturer, announced the deployment of eleven 12-metre BYD eBuses in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The installation of BYD electric buses not only represents a transformation in public transportation but also demonstrates Zalaegerszeg’s steadfast commitment to advancing sustainability and enhancing local mobility.

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

Green Car Congress

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the publication of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP). The roadmap’s primary focus is on light-duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them.

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Is Russia’s Hypersonic Missile Vulnerable?

Cars That Think

The first reported use of a hypersonic weapon in combat was on 18 March 2022, when a Russian Kinzhal missile destroyed an alleged underground weapons depot of the Ukrainian armed forces in Deliatyn. Another such attack came the next day, then more in April and May, and still more eight months later. The largest salvo was fired on 9 March 2023 as part of a barrage that included other missiles and drones.

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Toyota solid-state update, Tesla charging connectors, Telo truck, hybrid mpg and EV mode: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma, in an electric pickup the size.

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

Brief

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46% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

CleanTechnica EVs

May saw an increase in plugin registrations to 15,115 units in the Netherlands, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 46% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (33% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 119% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also rising.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 sweep AJAC’s Green Vehicle awards

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Auto Canada has won two new awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 were crowned 2023 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively. These awards are the result of AJAC journalists spending hundreds of hours behind the wheel of […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 sweep AJAC’s Green Vehicle awards appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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TESBEAUTY Mattress & Privacy Curtains for Tesla Model Y — CleanTechnica Tested

CleanTechnica EVs

I got a chance to try out a TESBEAUTY mattress and privacy curtains. I concluded that it has a number of great features. The mattress costs under $250 and the privacy curtains are under $110 (at the time of this article).

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Tesla Model S and Model X receive discounts as Q2 nears end

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla’s efforts to sell as many vehicles as possible do not only extend to the Model 3. As per observations from the electric vehicle community, Tesla has rolled out discounts for inventory units of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV as well. The two flagship vehicles appear to have received another $2,500 discount, from $5,000 to $7,500.

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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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Bangladesh Prepares for Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

As China, Western Europe, and the USA charge ahead to become majority passenger electric fleets, we have to remember that this will not be good enough unless the rest of the world joins us.

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Check Out The Tesla Model PD Police Car Conversion For Model Y

InsideEVs

See what it takes to turn a regular Tesla Model Y into a tough crime-fighting tool.

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New EV Raffle: Win Luxury Lucid with 500-mile battery. Tickets Support Fight Against Climate Change.

CleanTechnica EVs

How would you like to drive a luxury Lucid sedan with a 500-mile battery? Or a brand new Rivian truck or SUV – with $10,000 worth of free charging? Or maybe a classic Tesla Model X Plaid with all the bells and whistles – and free charging? Now is your chance.

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Ten EVs with the Best Infotainment Systems

Electric Driver

Electric vehicles have been gaining popularity in recent years and for good reason. Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also offer advanced technological features that traditional gas-powered cars may not provide. One of these features is infotainment systems, which allow drivers to access various entertainment and navigation options while on the road. […] The post Ten EVs with the Best Infotainment Systems appeared first on Electric Driver.

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The Ongoing, Systemic Changes That Have Kept Tesla’s Competitors Scrambling

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has played the role of industry torchbearer, differentiating itself in terms of brand image, function design, sales model, in-car intelligence, and service platforms.

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Want an electric zero-turn lawn mower for half the price? It’s here, sort of

Electrek

There’s no form of wheeled transport, whether for recreation or utility use, that is safe from the sweeping wave of electrification. Those maintenance-prone, expensive and carcinogen-spewing combustion engines are on their way out in nearly every industry, not the least of which includes lawn-care. The only problem is that the larger and fancier zero-turn electric lawn mowers are usually pretty pricey when they go electric, at least until now. more… The post Want an electric zero-turn lawn mower

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Watch Rivian R1S Vs Tesla Model X Plaid Third-Row Seating Showdown

InsideEVs

Which large electric SUV has the best third-row seats? Time to find out from a driver who owns both a Model X Plaid and an R1S.

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Denago Commute Step-Thru review – a big, comfy bike with some quirks

Electrek

Denago sent us a review copy of the step-through model of its $1,799 Commute bike, and we’ll take you through what we thought of this big, well-equipped, and comfort-focused bike. more… The post Denago Commute Step-Thru review – a big, comfy bike with some quirks appeared first on Electrek.

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Smaller, Faster, Cheaper: Volvo EX30 Might Be Tesla Model Y’s Fiercest Rival

InsideEVs

The Volvo EX30 could take the fight to the Tesla Model Y in more than one way when deliveries begin in the summer of 2024.

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Quick Charge Podcast: June 17, 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: June 17, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Report: Tesla Discounts Model S/Model X In Existing Inventory By $7,500

InsideEVs

The cars also come with three years of free Tesla Supercharging - if delivered by June 30.

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The unedited numbers at the microchip dearth: Outlook improves

Baua Electric

As disruptive as the worldwide provide shortages of microchips proceed to be for auto manufacturing schedules, the outlook simply brightened a notch. AutoForecast Answers, which has tracked misplaced automobile manufacturing weekly because the chip dearth started in 2021, has diminished its estimate for overall 2023 manufacturing unit cuts. All life lengthy, the company has held to a forecast of two.8 million misplaced cars globally for 2023.

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Budget-Friendly Dacia Sandero EV Coming In 2027 Or 2028

InsideEVs

Like its combustion-engine equivalent, the electric Sandero will be one of Europe's cheapest new vehicles.

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Editorial: Biden will have to again U.S. pattern on EV charging

Baua Electric

Tesla’s charging partnerships with Ford Motor Co. and Normal Motors mark a turning level within the business’s transition to electrical automobiles by means of bringing the business nearer to a unified charging enjoy. It’s a turning level the U.S. govt will have to help. The business was once coming near a charging usual referred to as the Mixed Charging Machine prior to the 3 largest U.S. automakers stated they reached contracts that may permit Ford and GM EVs to price at 12,0

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Are Cost Misunderstandings Hurting Mass EV Adoption?

InsideEVs

Market research group Ipsos recently conducted a study in which they surveyed the opinions of consumers regarding electric cars.

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What monopoly? Restore information is shared

Baua Electric

TO THE EDITOR: Siri, outline “monopoly.” One hardly ever is aware of the place to start out fact-checking Nathan Proctor’s “Connected cars raise security concerns, but repair isn’t one of them” (autonews.com, June 7), however I’ll attempt. He claims opposition to the REPAIR Function is according to some fiction auto restore “monopoly” or that isolated repairers aren’t faithful.

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May 2023 – Germans love the domestic Tesla Model Y

Push EVs

The auto market in Germany saw plugin EVs take 22.9% share in May 2023, down from 25.3% year on year. Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 246,966 units, up by some 20% YoY, though down from pre-2020 norms. The bestselling full electric in May was the Tesla Model Y, boosted by domestic production.

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The unedited numbers at the microchip lack: outlook improves

Baua Electric

As disruptive as the worldwide provide shortages of microchips proceed to be for auto manufacturing schedules, the outlook simply brightened a notch. AutoForecast Answers, which has tracked misplaced automobile manufacturing weekly for the reason that chip lack started in 2021, has decreased its estimate for general 2023 manufacturing unit cuts. All past lengthy, the company has held to a forecast of two.8 million misplaced automobiles globally for 2023.

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Virtual retail may harm broker F&I income

Baua Electric

Virtual retail platforms have mushroomed as automotive buying groceries steers on-line. However the pattern may stall a benefit engine for auto dealerships — finance and insurance coverage source of revenue. About 70 % of in-store automotive gross sales at Tim Dahle Nissan Southtowne lift a longer provider guarantee, stated Tyler Slade, working spouse on the suburban Salt Puddle Town shop. “We’re not even half that on vehicle sales via the [email protected] digital platform,” S

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Snoop Dogg’s customized Cadillac is now a centerpiece at a Texas dealership

Baua Electric

Texas Cadillac broker is the unutilized proprietor of a 1966 lowrider referred to as the Snoop DeVille. The automobile was once custom designed by means of rapper Snoop Dogg and seemed in 50 Cent’s 2003 tune video “P.I.M.P. Remix.” Now, it’s a dialog piece within the newly opened showroom for Frank Kent Cadillac of Arlington.