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Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base price

Green Car Reports

Lucid will address the meat of the new-vehicle market with a crossover SUV dubbed the Gravity. On Thursday, the Lucid Gravity electric three-row crossover SUV debuted at the 2023 LA auto show. When it arrives late in 2024 Lucid projects the Gravity will have over 440 miles of range and base models will cost less than $80,000. However, those two.

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Cybertruck isn’t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck

Electrek

You may be eagerly waiting for the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck, but while you wait, we found something at the LA Auto Show that might satiate you: meet the Robotruck from a new startup called Aitekx. more… The post Cybertruck isn’t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck appeared first on Electrek.

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These EVs best preserve their cold-weather driving range

Green Car Reports

Cold weather affects the range of each EV model differently, but a new report found that some perform better than others. Recurrent creates battery health reports for used EVs, and has used the same data to study cold-weather range loss. This isn't the first time the company has published a report on the effects of cold weather on EV range, but.

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Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with 440 mile range, starting under $80K… oh, and it has a frunk seat

Electrek

As this article goes live onto the interwebs, American EV automaker Lucid Motors is pulling the cloak off its second model and first-ever SUV – the Gravity. Today’s unveiling at AutoMobility LA is years in the making and represents the next chapter for Lucid , which looks to garner a larger audience of American consumers with its encore EV. Lots to unfold here, including some video footage you can peep below, so let’s dig in. more… The post Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with 440 mile range, starting

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Volkwagen recalls 100% of ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to flammable interior materials

Teslarati

Volkswagen has recalled 100 percent of the ID.4 electric vehicles in the United States due to the flammability of interior materials, according to NHTSA documents. Volkswagen will recall 23,883 ID.4 vehicles, also noted as “100% of estimated percentage with defect,” the documents state that the material of the roller sunshades may not consistently meet the FMVSS 302 performance requirements. “The burn rate of the material may sometimes be beyond the maximum allowable limit.

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Daimler eCascadias are now to Coke as Tesla Semi electric trucks are to Pepsi

Electrek

Pepsi was the first company to add Tesla Semis to its fleet, but Coke just went for Daimler Freightliner eCascadias. more… The post Daimler eCascadias are now to Coke as Tesla Semi electric trucks are to Pepsi appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedy

Green Car Reports

Over-the-air (OTA) software updates for vehicles are the future, and they allow vehicles to keep getting better over time. But sometimes they get far worse—even inoperable, as a recent update pushed out to Rivian’s R1T and R1S introduced code that crippled normal use of the vehicles. Earlier this week Rivian software update 2023.42.0.

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There Is A Silent Revolution Happening In Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The African continent is home to more than 50 countries and more than 1.3 billion people. A lot of exciting. [continued] The post There Is A Silent Revolution Happening In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with another shift cut over slowing demand

Electrek

In what’s beginning to sound like a broken record, Volkswagen is cutting EV production over slowing demand for its electric models. Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen as the automaker struggles to keep up with Tesla. more… The post Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with another shift cut over slowing demand appeared first on Electrek.

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Ghana Waives Import Duties on Electric Vehicles For 8 Years Starting 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

Ghana’s Minister for Finance and Economic Planning presented the 2024 Budget Speech yesterday. As part of that speech, some great. [continued] The post Ghana Waives Import Duties on Electric Vehicles For 8 Years Starting 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck’s range is put into question after a prototype is shown to have about 267 miles. What will be the EPA range? more… The post Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving presents billions in growth by 2030, firm says

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite could potentially be worth billions of dollars a year in revenue by the end of the decade. That’s what Mark Delaney of Goldman said in a note to investors, as the analyst put his own synopsis of what the FSD suite could achieve for shareholders moving forward. Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has already had a good week, and is up nearly 14 percent over the past five trading days.

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Frito-Lay unveils its first all-electric truck fleet in the US

Electrek

Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites. more… The post Frito-Lay unveils its first all-electric truck fleet in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Creating eco-friendly smart cities with green IoT technology

Innovation News Network

Smart cities are adopting green IoT technologies for environmentally friendly solutions to reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions. The post Creating eco-friendly smart cities with green IoT technology appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Tesla finally starts advertising with video, decides to highlight safety

Electrek

Tesla has finally started to advertise with video. The automaker has produced its first video commercial – an ad highlighting its vehicle’s safety performance on Youtube. more… The post Tesla finally starts advertising with video, decides to highlight safety appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Starship launch delayed one day, Elon Musk reveals

Teslarati

SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 2 has been delayed 24 hours to no earlier than Saturday, November 18th, with the 20-minute launch window opening at 7 AM CT (13:00 UTC). Rumors began swirling earlier today as the equipment needed to destack Starship from atop Booster 9 arrived back at the launch site and was then confirmed by Elon Musk on X that they would need to remove Starship and the hot stage ring in order to replace a grid fin actuator.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 spotted testing, giving a good look at brand’s first 3-row electric SUV

Electrek

Larger all-electric SUVs are on the way. Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 7 , is expected to launch next year. The electric SUV was spotted testing this week before its official debut. more… The post Hyundai IONIQ 7 spotted testing, giving a good look at brand’s first 3-row electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck interior, UI, and tonneau cover close-up ahead of deliveries

Teslarati

A new video of the Tesla Cybertruck’s interior, user interface (UI), and the operation of its tonneau cover was captured up close and personal ahead of deliveries, which are scheduled to start two weeks from today. The video gives us a great look at the interior , especially the front seats and passthrough area under the center screen. The UI is also visible and gives us a look at what Tesla could present to the first lucky few who get to take delivery in two weeks.

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Amazon launches online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year

Electrek

You will soon be able to buy your next car on Amazon. Amazon is launching online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year. more… The post Amazon launches online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like this

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday unveiled the first of a planned network of charging stations that the automaker claims will be the fastest in the U.S.—and it represents a template for the form and function of future stations on the network. Located at Mercedes' headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, near Atlanta, this first location features.

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First flying electric ferry completes passenger test flights, starts serial production

Electrek

The Swedish electric boatmaker Candela has just announced the successful completion of test flights for the Candela P-12. The flying electric ferry is now headed for serial production ahead of its upcoming commercial rollout. more… The post First flying electric ferry completes passenger test flights, starts serial production appeared first on Electrek.

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The quantum computing race will be won on scalable hardware

Innovation News Network

SemiQon believes the next era of quantum computing will be achieved through semiconductor-based quantum hardware. Read more here. The post The quantum computing race will be won on scalable hardware appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials

Electrek

Today, Toyota and leading recycling specialist Redwood Materials announced a new expansion that brings the messy and complicated global supply chain of battery components one step closer to a circular battery ecosystem, all on American soil. more… The post Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials appeared first on Electrek.

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Is Tesla Seriously Going To Start Charging For Heated Seats?

CleanTechnica EVs

Helpful hacker “Green” has uncovered more new Tesla code in a software update. Perhaps most notably, it appears that Tesla. [continued] The post Is Tesla Seriously Going To Start Charging For Heated Seats? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Porsche starts preparing to build electric Boxster and Macan EV

Electrek

Porsche is working on a major renovation of its Zuffenhausen factory in Germany to accommodate production of the upcoming 718 electric sports car and powertrains for the Macan EV. The company will invest over 250 million Euro overhauling the facility, where its two-door sports cars and the Porsche Taycan are currently built. more… The post Porsche starts preparing to build electric Boxster and Macan EV appeared first on Electrek.

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4 Years & 110,000 Miles On My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Where Do I Stand Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

October 21 was the 4-year anniversary of our dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range (see picture from our 2019 delivery. [continued] The post 4 Years & 110,000 Miles On My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Where Do I Stand Now? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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TELO’s tiny electric truck now has a drivable chassis and 2,000 preorders

Electrek

TELO, an electric truck startup based in SIlicon Valley, now has a drivable chassis of its tiny electric truck, which it still expects to start delivering in late 2025. more… The post TELO’s tiny electric truck now has a drivable chassis and 2,000 preorders appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz Executives Answer Questions At Charging Hub Opening In Atlanta

CleanTechnica EVs

I got the chance to attend the opening of the first Mercedes-Benz charging hub in Atlanta this week. The announcement. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Executives Answer Questions At Charging Hub Opening In Atlanta appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material

Electrek

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 electric vehicles in the US. The recall is over a lack of fireproofing on the ID.4’s interior sunshade. more… The post Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material appeared first on Electrek.

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Powering the future: Renewable energy resources and the storage revolution

Innovation News Network

Learn about the importance of energy storage as a renewable energy resource and how this can aid decarbonisation goals. The post Powering the future: Renewable energy resources and the storage revolution appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Kia shows its EV3 and EV4 concepts at LA Auto Show

Electrek

Kia introduced its EV3 small SUV and EV4 sedan concepts, which are expected to become the next additions to the company’s EV lineup, to the US at the LA Auto Show today. more… The post Kia shows its EV3 and EV4 concepts at LA Auto Show appeared first on Electrek.

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Chinese Smartphone Company Previews First EV

The Truth About Cars

Despite years of talk that Apple would eventually start building all-electric vehicles, China’s Xiaomi looks to have beaten the American brand to the punch by previewing the first production EV designed by an established consumer technology company. Though designed might be the wrong word to use as the front of the SU7 sedan appears to have been lifted off the McLaren 750 S while the back is pure Porsche Panamera.

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Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD

Electrek

As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD , will help with its next-gen EVs. more… The post Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD appeared first on Electrek.

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2025 Lucid Gravity revealed as three-row EV SUV with 440-mile range

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group revealed the all-new Lucid Gravity luxury electric SUV the Los Angeles Auto Show. Lucid’s highly anticipated Gravity SUV builds upon the innovations first seen in the Lucid Air sedan to create a luxury electric SUV without compromise: a high-performance vehicle with space for up to seven adults and their gear and a projected […] The post 2025 Lucid Gravity revealed as three-row EV SUV with 440-mile range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.