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Ford expands EV charging network, Tesla Supercharger V4 hardware coming

Green Car Reports

Ford will add Tesla V4 Supercharger access for customers as it looks to tap into more public charging stations. While timing for adding those top-tech Tesla chargers has yet to be specified, the automaker did confirm in a recent press release that it would increase its Blue Oval Charging Network by 25%, to a total of 106,000 chargers in North.

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Tesla reveals how its Magic Dock works in new patent filing

Electrek

Tesla has revealed exactly how its Magic Dock, a game-changing new EV charging accessory, works in a new patent filing. more… The post Tesla reveals how its Magic Dock works in new patent filing appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan hopes its solid-state EV batteries won’t need cooling at all

Green Car Reports

Nissan is one of several automakers that see solid-state battery technology as a potential game-changer for EVs going into the next decade. In-house, it plans to both perfect development of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells and establish how to make them, with the tech due to make it into a production EV by 2028. If all goes well, Nissan wants.

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Toyota cuts 2023 EV sales forecast by nearly 40% in latest questionable strategy shift

Electrek

Although Toyota expects record growth this fiscal year, it’s cutting its EV sales forecast by nearly 40%. In Toyota’s latest questionable strategy shift, the company will lean into hybrids to “avoid the price competition” in the EV market. more… The post Toyota cuts 2023 EV sales forecast by nearly 40% in latest questionable strategy shift 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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Toyota's $8M battery boost heralds US-made EVs, plug-in hybrids

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Tuesday announced an expansion of its planned North Carolina battery plant to accommodate additional volume for EVs and plug-in hybrids. A new investment of nearly $8 billion will add eight EV and plug-in hybrid battery production lines to the two previously announced, Toyota said in a press release. Toyota previously announced that the.

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EVs Take 60.6% Share In Sweden — Kia EV9 Debuts

CleanTechnica EVs

October saw plugin EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden, up fractionally from 59.4% year on year. EV volumes were up by some 14%, barely ahead of overall market growth. Overall auto volume was 25,016 units, up by 12% year on year. The Volkswagen ID.4 was the bestselling EV in October.

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Tesla begins delivering refreshed Model 3 ‘Highland’ in Austria

Teslarati

Tesla has begun delivering its refreshed Model 3 across Europe, with Austria now joining the list of countries to receive initial deliveries of the sedan. The newly redesigned Tesla Model 3, internally dubbed the “Highland” during development, has recently been spotted being delivered for the first time in several European countries , including the Netherlands , Germany , France , Poland and more.

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Energy Harvesting for Wearable Technology Steps Up

Cars That Think

Wearable devices, like nearly every other piece of tech, need energy. Fortunately, though, at wearables’ modest power budgets, energy is effectively everywhere. It’s in the sun’s rays and radio waves, the skin’s sweat and body heat, a person’s motion and their footfalls. And today, technology is maturing to the point that meaningful amounts of these energy giveaways can be harvested to liberate wearables from ever needing a battery.

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Volkswagen delays fourth EV battery plant over ‘sluggish’ sales

Electrek

Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen , is delaying plans for a fourth EV battery factory for now. CEO Oliver Blume said the decision was based on market conditions in Europe. more… The post Volkswagen delays fourth EV battery plant over ‘sluggish’ sales appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota EV batteries, Nissan solid-state update, Ford charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan hopes to go without cooling systems for its solid-state batteries on the way later this decade. Ford bolsters the network of chargers its EV drivers can tap into. And Toyota lays down a lot of cash up front toward American EV production. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota gave a strong indication on Tuesday that it plans to.

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

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Tesla spotted testing Cybertruck ‘crab driving’ at Giga Texas

Teslarati

Tesla has touted the Cybertruck’s rear-wheel-steering in the past, but a new video taken at the automaker’s factory in Austin, Texas, this week shows the company testing the feature with an interesting driving maneuver. In a clip shared on X on Wednesday by drone pilot and Gigafactory Texas scout Joe Tegtmeyer, you can see Tesla testing out a “crab driving” or “crab walking” technique by using the rear-wheel-steering to maneuver forward while driving at an angle.

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Subaru finally hops on the Tesla NACS EV charging train

Electrek

Japanese automaker Subaru finally made the announcement everyone’s been waiting for. Subaru will adopt Tesla’s NACS charging ports for its EVs starting in 2025. more… The post Subaru finally hops on the Tesla NACS EV charging train appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Sends Massive Shipments of New Model 3 Highland to Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s just about 2 months since Tesla introduced the design-refreshed Model 3 Highland in select regions outside of North America. It looks like Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai is in full swing with the production of the new Model 3. In the last week or so, massive shipments of the Tesla Model 3 Highland have reached Europe.

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Honda begins selling its silly little briefcase electric scooter in the US

Electrek

A few months ago, we covered Honda’s unveiling of its smallest electric vehicle, the Motocompacto. The company has finally opened the order books on its little electric scooter, meaning you could own a new Honda EV for under $1,000. more… The post Honda begins selling its silly little briefcase electric scooter in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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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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A First Ride On Revel’s Fully Electric Ride-Hailing Service In New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric ride-hailing service Revel is pushing our move into zero-emissions solutions as quickly as possible. On the people moving front, Revel has purchased 700 Teslas and converted them to taxis to drive around New York City by its employees.

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EV sales still rising at 22.3% in CA, Tesla cedes lead back to Toyota

Electrek

EV sales continue to rise steadily in California, reaching a record 22.3% market share in Q3. But Tesla has returned to its position as second-best selling brand in the state, behind longtime leader Toyota, after briefly eclipsing the brand last quarter. more… The post EV sales still rising at 22.3% in CA, Tesla cedes lead back to Toyota appeared first on Electrek.

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US Electric Train Maker Sends Hot Pink Diesel-Killing Love Letter To Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

This new electric train will hit the rails in Australia, complete with a regenerative braking braking system that recharges its own battery on-the-go.

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Inquiry launched into cyber security of UK’s Critical National Infrastructure

Innovation News Network

The UK Government’s Science and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into the resilience of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. The post Inquiry launched into cyber security of UK’s Critical National Infrastructure appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

The Truth About Cars

While the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are preparing to vote on contract proposals offered by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, non-union Toyota is increasing hourly wages. Hourly compensation has increased for the automaker’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution center, and logistics employees. It’s also offering more paid time off than before and reducing the time it takes for workers to reach top-tier compensation.

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Lucid job post hints at addition of Apple and Amazon Music to its EVs – more media apps to follow?

Electrek

A recent job opportunity on LinkedIn posted by Lucid Motors less than 24 hours ago hints at an incoming new media app infotainment for its EV drivers. According to Lucid’s new role of senior product manager, media partner management, one of the key responsibilities will include working with Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other “media app partners.” more… The post Lucid job post hints at addition of Apple and Amazon Music to its EVs – more media apps to follow?

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Toyota Cuts EV Sales Expectations By 39 Percent As Its Profits Soar Thanks To Hybrids

InsideEVs

In its quest for record profits, the Japanese carmaker dropped its initial plan of selling 202,000 EVs this fiscal year.

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StarCharge Aims To Power The Next Generation of Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

StarCharge is an established clean tech hardware supplier in global markets, building and selling products in the EV charging, energy storage, and inverter markets. They have a full line of EV chargers ranging from 40-80 amp AC home chargers and a host of DC fast charging offerings.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Is Heading To Switzerland

Electric Cars Report

The Ford F-150 Lightning, an electric extension of America’s best-selling F-Series pickup truck line, is coming to Switzerland in limited numbers this year, the automaker announced Tuesday. It’s the second European market for the truck following the April announcement that F-150 Lightning is coming to Norway. With its planned launch set for the end of November, […] The post Ford F-150 Lightning Is Heading To Switzerland appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Deep Decarbonization Scenarios Reveal Importance of Accelerating Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption

CleanTechnica EVs

The rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level according to researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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Volvo gives first look at the EM90’s ‘Scandinavian living room’ interior ahead of debut

Electrek

Volvo’s first electric minivan will be revealed in less than two weeks. Ahead of its debut, Volvo is giving us our first glimpse of the EM90’s “Scandinavian living room” interior, designed to make the most of time spent in the car. more… The post Volvo gives first look at the EM90’s ‘Scandinavian living room’ interior ahead of debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Gogoro Creates A Sport-Ute On Two Wheels, Claims Traction for Most Terrain, But Only For Taiwan

CleanTechnica EVs

Just before setting up camp at the Japan Mobility Show, Gogoro’s top Jedi Horace Luke led the launch of the Gogoro CrossOver Smartscooter, declaring it the world’s first two-wheel SUV. “The Gogoro CrossOver embodies everything our brand has come to stand for.

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2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by IIHS

Electric Cars Report

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has earned the highest safety designation, TOP SAFETY PICK+, from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2024 IONIQ 5 includes additional reinforcements to the B-pillar and door sill to meet the latest, more-stringent side crash testing by IIHS. The IONIQ 5 offers distinctive and innovative design along with up to 300 miles of […] The post 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by IIHS appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Is "The Grown-Up Model 3" With Better Suspension And Cabin: U.S. Reviewer

InsideEVs

Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews is full of praise for the facelifted Model 3 after driving it in Europe – Autobahn included.

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XPENG provides EV sales result for October 2023

Electric Cars Report

XPENG, a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, announced its vehicle delivery results for October 2023. In October 2023, the Company’s Smart EV monthly deliveries reached a record high of 20,002 units, representing a 31% increase over the prior month and a 292% increase year-over-year. This month’s strong results boasts XPENG’s robust growth momentum for […] The post XPENG provides EV sales result for October 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai Takes Pot of Inky Paint to Palisade

The Truth About Cars

Bad news for anyone who likes their vehicles in Visible Light – the styling department at Hyundai has decided to expand the Night package to its Calligraphy trim on the Palisade. Looking for all the world like it has been dipped in an old-timey inkwell, this Calligraphy Night Edition not only slathers the body panels and wheels in black paint but also takes a dark-tinted brush to the brightwork on its grille, bumper garnish, and Hyundai logo.

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New Polestar 4 has lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Polestar has published the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Polestar 4. The LCA reveals that Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date – as low as 19.4 tonnes of CO2e at launch. Polestar 4 is produced in Geely Holdings’ SEA factory in Hangzhou Bay, China, which combines green […] The post New Polestar 4 has lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Used Car of the Day: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D

The Truth About Cars

Once again we're plucking a Mercedes diesel from our forums -- in this case, it's a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. This California-model car is actually based in Eugene, Oregon. The seller says the car has been "impeccably" maintained and that the service records all the way back to the original purchase are available. Recent maintenance includes oil, fuel, coolant, and transmission service, new front brake pads, new rear axle CV boots, new differential oil, and a valve adjustment.

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NIO delivered over 16,000 EVs in October 2023, up 60% year-over-year

Electric Cars Report

Chinese premium electric vehicle maker NIO announced its October 2023 delivery results. NIO delivered 16,074 vehicles in October 2023, increasing by 59.8% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 11,086 premium smart electric SUVs, and 4,988 premium smart electric sedans. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 415,623 as of October 31, 2023.

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Subaru of America will adopt the NACS charging standard for its North American BEVs

EV Specifications

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that its parent company, Subaru Corporation, reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for the charging ports of its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to be launched in North America beginning in 2025. To provide customers with access to the extensive Tesla charging network, Subaru will adopt NACS ports on.

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