Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word "kayoibako" refers to shipping.

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Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars

Electrek

Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly. more… The post Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars appeared first on Electrek.

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BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more

Green Car Reports

BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in.

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Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000

Electrek

The new 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 will start at $4,100 less than last year’s model. Hyundai says the lower price is due to “production efficiencies and scale.” more… The post Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000 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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Tesla’s Giga Berlin Expansion Set To Kick Off In Early 2024 Amid Controversy

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has revealed its aspirations to commence its Giga Berlin expansion project in the first half of 2024. This announcement comes against the backdrop of ongoing public debates surrounding the project’s scope and impact.

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Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets

Electrek

Tesla is holding a lottery for tickets to its upcoming Cybertruck delivery event on November 30th at its Texas Gigafactory in Austin. more… The post Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets appeared first on Electrek.

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VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist

Electrek

The drama at Volkswagen’s Cariad unit continues. VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs while delaying the (already delayed) new software architecture due to be used in upcoming Porsche and Audi EVs. more… The post VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Cuts EV Investment After Losing $36,000 On Every EV Sold In Q3

InsideEVs

After posting a $1.3 billion loss in Q3, Ford's Model e EV unit said it would cut Mustang Mach-E production and delay a battery plant.

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Panasonic launches a central heat pump system that works in -15C (5F)

Electrek

Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market. more… The post Panasonic launches a central heat pump system that works in -15C (5F) appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla not to be scrutinized in EU electric vehicle probe

Teslarati

Tesla is not going to be scrutinized in a probe from the European Union that will investigate potential subsidy manipulation from vehicles built and imported into Europe from China. In September, we reported on a potential probe from the EU that would investigate several brands that export vehicles from China to Europe to judge the fairness of subsidies granted by European countries.

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

Brief

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Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend

Electrek

Tesla has increased the price of its popular Model Y Long Range today – bucking a trend that has been worrying investors. more… The post Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend appeared first on Electrek.

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A Refreshed Bolt Is Exactly What GM Needs Right Now

CleanTechnica EVs

In GM’s recent Q3 earnings call, CEO Mary Barra revealed some interesting new details about the return of the Chevy Bolt. Based on what she said and some of the recent headwinds the EV market has been facing, it seems pretty clear that a new Bolt is exactly what GM needs.

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Mercedes-Benz will lean on ICE sales to bolster earnings as ‘brutal’ EV sector squeezes margins

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz is leaning on the sales of its internal combustion engine vehicles to bolster its earnings reports as “a pretty brutal” space in electric vehicles has squeezed margins to the lower end of its goals. The German carmaker reported its Q3 Earnings this week and said that it would remain committed to its plans and goals for the EV side of its business, but that it would bolster earnings with better returns from its gas car portfolio because it has not been able to increase m

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Lectric XPeak e-bike launched as new best bang-for-your-buck adventure electric bike

Electrek

Just when you thought that value-based electric bike brand Lectric Ebikes had revealed it all, they drop one more awesomely-priced e-bike into the mix. Meet the Lectric XPeak , a new adventure-style e-bike with some seriously good bang-for-your-buck. more… The post Lectric XPeak e-bike launched as new best bang-for-your-buck adventure electric bike 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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Tesla investment hope not yet abandoned by Indonesian President

Teslarati

Tesla is still in talks with Indonesia regarding a potential investment, the country’s President Joko Widodo said. Tesla has been expanding its footprint on a global scale for several years, with the most recent pieces of evidence being its Gigafactories in China, Germany, and Mexico. The automaker has also launched its vehicles in several new markets over the past few years, bringing EVs to new countries.

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Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans

Electrek

Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market. more… The post Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans appeared first on Electrek.

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New York’s Rideshare Cars Are Returning To The City’s Electric Roots

CleanTechnica EVs

There was a time when combustion-powered cars didn’t make any sense in New York. In fact, back in 1898, when the city’s first cab service got started, EVs ruled the roads.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

Electrek

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get – and when. more… The post Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen EV deliveries increase by 45% since January 2023

Teslarati

Volkswagen recently published its third quarter sales volumes and revenues and reported that its electric vehicle (EV) deliveries have increased by 45% from January to September 2023. VW delivered 531,500 EVs in the first nine months of the year, making up 7.9% of deliveries. In the third quarter, 9.0% of Volkswagen’s deliveries were electric vehicles.

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World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team

Electrek

Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team has set a new world water speed record for an electric-powered boat, reaching an average speed of 114 mph (183 km/h or 99 knots) on Lake Townsend near Greensboro, North Carolina. more… The post World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrify America To Focus On Reliability & Quality From 2024-26 In California

CleanTechnica EVs

In some circles, saying “Electrify America” is a good way to rustle some jimmies. For most people who have actually used the company’s chargers, it’s a mix of blessing and curse. Electrify America vastly improved the charging situation for non-Tesla EVs, but then the machines started having more and more problems as they aged.

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Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?

Electrek

Toyota showed off an electric Ford Maverick-sized truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Is the Toyota EPU, or Electric PickUp, the midsize electric pickup we’ve been waiting for? more… The post Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for? appeared first on Electrek.

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Wait, What? Gogoro Introduces “Two-Wheel SUV”

CleanTechnica EVs

Sometimes, it’s tough to remember that the rural American perspective I grew up with isn’t the way things work all over the place. Here, cars and trucks rule the transportation world. Bikes are for fun, and not really for commuting. Buses? What buses?

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Podcast: Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla starting to sell Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Isinwheel, a smart E-Scooter and Mobility Brand celebrating five years of innovation and sustainable travel. more… The post Podcast: Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford to postpone ~$12 billion in EV investment

Teslarati

Ford Motor Co. is postponing about $12 billion in planned spending on new electric vehicle manufacturing capacity in North America. The move comes as the automaker noted on Thursday that customers are generally no longer willing to pay a premium for electric cars. Ford’s electric vehicle sales are growing, and so are the sales of other automakers that are competing in the EV sector.

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Geely and Baidu officially launch JiYue 01 ROBOCAR with AI and voice-activated parking

Electrek

Just over two months after announcing a restructuring of its business partnership to bring its AI-powered 01 ROBOCAR to market, Geely and Baidu have officially launched the futuristic autonomous EV in China. The 01 arrives as the world’s first consumer vehicle featuring Baidu’s full Apollo suite of Level 4 autonomous driving solutions. more… The post Geely and Baidu officially launch JiYue 01 ROBOCAR with AI and voice-activated parking appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia Announces EV6 Pricing, Receives Award For EV6 GT

CleanTechnica EVs

During the month of October, Kia’s EV6 hit the news twice. First, the company made some routine pricing announcements for the 2024 model year. Second, Kia managed to win an award for the GT version of the vehicle from TIME Magazine. Let’s take a look at each announcement!

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Chevrolet Has a New Slogan: ‘Together Let’s Drive'

The Truth About Cars

Chevrolet will be debuting a new corporate slogan during the first game of Major League Baseball's World Series. The decade-old "Find New Roads" will be supplanted with “Together Let’s Drive” during a commercial for the Chevy Trax that’s focused on promoting the vehicle’s affordability. The brand has had loads of slogans and some are definitely better than others.

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Super 73 R electric motorbikes start from $2,700, Greenworks electric snow blower $200 off, more

Electrek

When it comes to iconic e-bike designs, there’s no one in the space doing it quite like the folks over at Super73. The company’s signature R electric motorbike stands above just about everything else on the market, and now it’s seeing a rare discount alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Hyundai Motor Sees Record Profit In Q3, Keeps Its EV Plans On Track

InsideEVs

The news comes after Ford and General Motors delayed or abandoned some of their electric vehicle production goals.

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BMW Group produces battery cell samples for Neue Klasse models

Electric Cars Report

A tiny piece of the future began rolling off the production line in Parsdorf earlier this week: 95 millimetres tall, cylinder-shaped, with a diameter of 46 millimetres. These are the new battery cell samples – like those that will be used in the models of the Neue Klasse from 2025 onwards – being produced at […] The post BMW Group produces battery cell samples for Neue Klasse models appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford's EV Business is Becoming a Real Drag

The Truth About Cars

Ford and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement that will end the strike at some locations, but the automaker is looking at lower profits and a challenging road ahead with electrification. The automaker’s earnings fell short of expectations, and it saw continued losses from its electric vehicle business. Ford said it would delay some of the planned EV investments after seeing less demand and more price pressure than expected.

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The role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing

Innovation News Network

Learn about the essential role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing and its importance in the global green transition. The post The role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Cruise to Suspend All Driverless Operations After California Pulled the Plug

The Truth About Cars

Cruise was already in hot water with California authorities after a string of high-profile incidents, and now the company is suspending all operations to regroup and rebuild public trust. The company made an announcement on X, saying, “The most important thing for us right now is to take steps to rebuild public trust. Part of this involves taking a hard look inwards and at how we do work at Cruise, even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable or difficult.