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EV sales rise in California, bucking claims of dwindling demand

Green Car Reports

Numerous automakers have claimed over the past few weeks that EV demand is dwindling, but recent California sales figures tell another story. EV sales continued to rise in the state during the third quarter of 2023, according to a quarterly report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). EVs represented 22.3% of California new-car.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ spotted testing in the U.S. uncovered

Teslarati

A Tesla Model 3 “Highland” was spotted testing in the United States without any coverings, showing the front and rear bumpers, which is pretty rare. Tesla has already launched the Model 3 Highland in Asia, Europe , and parts of the Middle East, but it has yet to be handed over to customers in the United States. A Tesla Model 3 Highland tsunami is starting in European markets With the changes that Tesla has made to the Model 3 with the Highland iteration, the automaker could still be

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Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?

Green Car Reports

Polestar claims its upcoming Polestar 4 SUV coupe will have the lowest carbon footprint of any of its models to date. Cars tend to be more efficient than SUVs, and smaller vehicles use less material, helping to contribute to a lower carbon footprint. But Polestar says the 4, which is set to arrive in the U.S. in the latter half of 2024, will have.

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Tesla launches virtual power plant in Puerto Rico, could become world’s biggest

Electrek

Tesla has officially launched its virtual power plant in Puerto Rico and it could quickly become the world’s biggest thanks to the large Powerwall user base in the region. more… The post Tesla launches virtual power plant in Puerto Rico, could become world’s biggest 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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Subaru commits to Tesla NACS charge port for future EVs

Green Car Reports

Subaru reported Wednesday that it has reached a deal to adopt the Tesla-based charge port, called the North American Charging Standard (NACS), for its future battery electric models due to arrive in the U.S. starting in 2025. According to Subaru, it will adopt NACS ports on “certain Subaru BEVs launched in North America” beginning that.

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EVs At 91.3% Share In Norway — Shrinking Auto Market

CleanTechnica EVs

October saw plugin EVs at 91.3% share in Norway, up from 86.4% year on year. Full electrics took over 84% of the market. Overall auto volume was 8,925 units, down 29% year on year. Norway’s best selling vehicle in October was the Tesla Model Y. October saw combined EVs at 91.3% share in Norway, comprising 84.

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Elon Musk thinks Tesla (TSLA) can reach $4 trillion valuation

Electrek

Elon Musk believes that Tesla (TSLA) can reach a $4 trillion valuation if they “knock the ball out of the park” a few times. more… The post Elon Musk thinks Tesla (TSLA) can reach $4 trillion valuation appeared first on Electrek.

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What Tesla has to do to achieve $4T valuation according to Elon Musk

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes the electric automaker can achieve a $4 trillion valuation, but he knows the road to the accomplishment is going to be a long one. Yesterday, we reported on Ron Baron, a billionaire investor who has been one of Musk’s longest believers, stating that Tesla could reach a massive valuation of $4 trillion. Tesla investor who made billions on stock says SpaceX will be bigger Baron said that his firm has made many multiples of its initial investment and, at its peak,

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Model 3 and Atto 3 take top spots as EV sales boosted by new models

The Driven EV News

EV uptake has surpassed another milestone with new low cost models reaching the market, and with the Model 3 and Atto 3 taking top spots. The post Model 3 and Atto 3 take top spots as EV sales boosted by new models appeared first on The Driven.

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Jim Cramer tries to give Tesla Cybertruck synopsis and gets it all wrong

Teslarati

Jim Cramer tried to give a synopsis of the Tesla Cybertruck on CNBC this morning, and it seemed that he got it all wrong. Cramer has been one of the most notable names in financial television for the past two decades. However, his charismatic and abrasive personality has undoubtedly not been appealing to everyone. In the past, Cramer has been extremely bullish on Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk.

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

Brief

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Electric Scania Trucks & Buses for Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The drive towards electrifying Australia’s trucking industry has led to changes in federal regulations and trials in various states, including accommodating and testing wider and heavier electric class 8 vehicles. I reached out to Scania and Volvo in Australia to find out how the local industry feels about the transition away from petrol and diesel.

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It’s a table! It’s a solar power plant! It’s both!

Electrek

You can generate clean power for your home with this “solar table power plant” and eat your lunch on it too. more… The post It’s a table! It’s a solar power plant! It’s both! appeared first on Electrek.

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Wuling Bingo & BYD Seagull Excel in China, Selling More Than 150,000 Units Each

CleanTechnica EVs

Some estimates say around 15 million EVs will be sold globally this year. In terms of volumes, China leads, and in terms of market share, Norway is still the leader when it comes to registrations of EVs as a share of new vehicle sales. Sweden is also stepping up.

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Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management

Electrek

In its latest effort to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP). Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management. more… The post Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management 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

Oil

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Citroen Announces New All-Electric Hatchback For €23,000

CleanTechnica EVs

Citroen has just revealed a new small all-electric hatchback at an affordable price point for the European market. The new Citroen, the ë-C3, is based on the popular and well-established gas model, the C3, which has sold 5.6 million units since 2002.

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Rivian hires industry vet as it gears up to break ground on its next-gen EV plant

Electrek

EV startup Rivian announced that Arnhelm Mittelbach has joined the team as its first Georgia plant manager. Mittlebach joins Rivian with over 20 years of experience at Mercedes-Benz as the EV maker prepares to break ground on its second EV plant. more… The post Rivian hires industry vet as it gears up to break ground on its next-gen EV plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Are Legacy Automakers Experiencing So Much Angst Over EVs?

CleanTechnica EVs

New model launches. Price cuts. Lavish tax credits. You’d think that sales of electric vehicles (EVs) would be rising exponentially, right? Instead, legacy automakers are pulling back from what had been feverish investments in battery gigafactories and excited announcements of new EVs models. Now Ford is delaying billions of dollars of investment in battery plants.

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EV laggard North Dakota just got its first Electrify America charging station

Electrek

Electrify America just launched its first EV charging station in North Dakota – here’s why that’s kind of a big deal. more… The post EV laggard North Dakota just got its first Electrify America charging station appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrifying Trucks: Tackling Inflation & Saving Americans Money

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2023, trucking is poised to carry nearly $15 billion in goods. Electrifying this sector is vital for combating inflation and bolstering economic resilience.

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America, Mercedes-Benz wants you to indulge in retail therapy while you’re DC fast charging

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network ( MB HPC ) North America just announced that it’s partnering with the largest owner of shopping malls in the US. more… The post America, Mercedes-Benz wants you to indulge in retail therapy while you’re DC fast charging appeared first on Electrek.

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Why penetration testing is critical to every robust cyber security strategy

Innovation News Network

Find out more about how penetration testing can help companies stay ahead with modern cyber security strategies. The post Why penetration testing is critical to every robust cyber security strategy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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First all-electric Munro Series-M 4×4 leaves production line

Electric Cars Report

Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume car company, has today announced the completion of its first pre-production model. The white Series-M Utility, a hard top five-seater 4×4, leaves the factory in East Kilbride just ten months after Munro unveiled the MK_1 prototype model in Edinburgh in December 2022.

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Ford slows Mustang Mach-E EV production as sales slip in October

Electrek

Although Ford’s electric pickup saw higher demand in October, Mustang Mach-E sales surprisingly fell over 53% month-over-month. The move comes as Ford pulls back Mach-E production. more… The post Ford slows Mustang Mach-E EV production as sales slip in October appeared first on Electrek.

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Revel opens up first EV fast-charging station in Queens with BP Richards

Teslarati

Revel has opened up its first electric vehicle fast-charging station in Queens with BP Richards, it announced, adding 14 plugs capable of providing up to 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes to its city-wide charger infrastructure. The new LIC Superhub is located in the accessory garage of the JACX, a 1.2 million square foot mixed-use development in Long Island City.

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Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car

Electrek

Yes, you read that right. An EV inspired by the sleek, hydrodynamic maneuvering of the tuna fish. What a time to be alive. Chinese automotive brand Chery has unveiled a new concept it claims to be the world’s most aerodynamic car, designed using AI simulation. Do you see the similarities to a Bluefin? Have a look for yourself. more… The post Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car appeared first on Electrek.

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Without better data management, enterprises will have a mountain to climb to succeed with AI

Innovation News Network

Learn about the need for efficient data management and why it’s important not to over-regulate when it comes to the risks posed by AI. The post Without better data management, enterprises will have a mountain to climb to succeed with AI appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Vehicle Chargers Every 150 Kilometers In Oz

CleanTechnica EVs

The Queensland government has announced that it will provide electric vehicle chargers every 150 km across the state. The New South Wales government announced 10 million Aussie big bucks for chargers to be installed in apartment buildings. The local Woollies fast chargers at Carseldine are finally open to the public!

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Subaru to Adopt NACS Charging Standard for its BEVs in North America

Electric Cars Report

Subaru is joining Toyota Motor North America, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Jaguar, Honda, Fisker, Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the NACS for the charging ports of its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) […] The post Subaru to Adopt NACS Charging Standard for its BEVs in North America appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Stellantis Makes Strategic Investment In Leapmotor, Reveals Affordable EV For Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

There are quite a number of exciting developments from Stellantis. One of them is that Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor announced that Stellantis plans to invest €1.5 billion to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a significant shareholder.

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Volkswagen’s Elli launches pan-European charging solution for electric fleets

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen Group brand Elli is launching an intelligent solution across Europe for electric vehicle fleets. With Elli Fleet Charging, companies in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria are now able to manage and cost-optimize their fleet charging. After a market test phase lasting several months, over 650 German companies and fleet managers are already successfully using […] The post Volkswagen’s Elli launches pan-European charging solution for electric fleets appeared first on Electric Cars

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Polestar 4 ranks as brand’s greenest car to date

Electrek

Swedish EV maker Polestar just released its first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the brand’s SUV crossover Polestar 4, which the company says emits as little as 19.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Made in China, the model ranks as having the smallest carbon footprint in the company’s four-vehicle lineup. more… The post Polestar 4 ranks as brand’s greenest car to date appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla launches large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) at Puerto Rico

Teslarati

Tesla has announced the launch of a large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to participate in the territory’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. The VPP has notable benefits, as it helps support Puerto Rico’s power grid while providing compensation for homeowners participating in the program. As noted by Tesla, the Puerto Rico VPP has the potential to become the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant to date with about 74,000 Powerwall owners.

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My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge ($3,000, $1,000, $500)

CleanTechnica EVs

You might be interested in helping the EPA raise awareness of an educational opportunity they’re rolling out to the public. The EPA just launched a prize challenge for the public called “My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge.” They are encouraging people to share their personal experiences with various forms of electric transportation (e.g.

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Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand

Electrek

As Chinese automakers like BYD steal Toyota’s limelight in Thailand, the automaker is planning a counteroffensive. Toyota is set to test a new electric pickup to fend off the incoming competition. more… The post Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand appeared first on Electrek.

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