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GM and Honda abort plans to make millions of EVs together

Green Car Reports

Honda and GM have dissolved plans that might have resulted in millions of affordable EVs across many different models. The two companies on Wednesday confirmed an early end to a partnership announced in April 2022, through which GM and Honda expanded their partnership to jointly develop a line of affordable EVs for both automakers based on.

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Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe

Electrek

After releasing its results for the first nine months of the year, Volkswagen’s CFO said EV orders are down 50% in Europe. VW’s order intake fell short, attributed to a slowdown in the overall market. more… The post Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sells $100M in Superchargers to bp

Teslarati

Tesla has sold $100M in Supercharger hardware units to oil giant bp, the company announced this morning, as it attempts to bolster its EV charging infrastructure. Tesla Superchargers will be installed at various locations in the bp pulse network, which are located at bp Amoco, and Thortons-branded sites, TravelCenters of America locations, and at bp pulse’s large-scale Gigahub charging sites, near airports and major metropolitan areas across the United States.

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The Space-Based Drug Factory That Can’t Come Home

Cars That Think

Five hundred kilometers above the Earth, a small spacecraft is waiting patiently for permission to return home. The autonomous return capsule, made by startup Varda Space Industries , of Torrance, CA, was meant to have landed in the remote Utah desert early in September. It would have been the first commercial space company to return a drug made in space to Earth, in this case a few grams of the HIV and hepatitis C antiviral ritonavir.

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

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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 is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal

Electrek

Tesla and BP announced a deal where the former will sell $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware for the latter to deploy at its locations across the US. The deal is pretty much a first of its kind. more… The post Tesla is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Floodgates Open In Ethiopia After Gov’t Exempts All EVs From VAT, Surtax, & Excise Tax

CleanTechnica EVs

A year ago, the Ethiopian government introduced some incentives to catalyze the adoption of electric vehicles. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance exempted all electric vehicles from VAT, surtax, and excise tax! They went further to exempt completely knocked-down kits from customs duty tax.

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Compact Toyota electric pickup project revealed: Is it US-bound?

Green Car Reports

Toyota is planning to test a fleet of all-electric pickups—not in pickup-obsessed America, or its home Japan, but in Thailand, where versions of the Toyota HiLux pickup are built for many regions of the world. Development of the electric HiLux was done in Thailand, but taps into decades of Toyota EV tech. Called the HiLux Revo BEV Concept.

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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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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. this year. However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. In the third quarter , Mercedes sold 10,423 EVs in the U.S., marking a 284-percent increase year over year.

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

Brief

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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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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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Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong

Electrek

Speaking at the global reveal of the updated 2024 bZ4X, a Toyota executive claimed electric vehicles don’t make sense in countries like Australia. Meanwhile, as the bestselling EV in the region, Tesla’s Model Y is proving that idea wrong. more… The post Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Europe’s top-selling car in September

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y may not be as quick as the Model S and Model X or as nimble around the track as the Model 3, but it does offer a good balance between cost, features, performance, and tech. It is this combination that has allowed the Model Y to become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle today. And during Q1 this year, the Model Y actually became the world’s best-selling car, period.

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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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BYD is Taking it to Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

The BYD Atto 3 consistently scores third on the monthly best-selling electric vehicle podium in Australia. With BYD’s importer EVDirect making some significant announcements recently, it seems like the aim is to take the number one and number two spots from Tesla.

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Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell version

Green Car Reports

Ram's future commercial vehicle lineup could include both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vans. Ram parent Stellantis on Monday unveiled battery-electric and fuel-cell powertrains as part of a revamp of commercial vans for its European-market brands Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Vauxhall, and Peugeot. Details on future Ram vans are being saved.

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Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations

Electrek

Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. more… The post Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla may add live object detection and more in upcoming update

Teslarati

Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates deploy regular improvements to the automaker’s vehicles, and many owners have watched the company slowly enhance their cars over the period of their ownership. One source is now claiming that Tesla will add a handful of useful features in an upcoming update, including live object-on-road detection, Supercharger congestion fees and more.

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Hydrogen Demand Is Going To Fall Even Faster In Updated 2100 Projection

CleanTechnica EVs

The result of all these puts and takes is a lower demand in the end than I'd originally projected for 2100. My original projection was around 90 million tons, now it's slightly under 80 million tons.

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“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

The Driven EV News

Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues. The post “Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. more… The post BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla surpasses 2,000 active Supercharger stations in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla is constantly expanding its vast network of Supercharger stations, both throughout the world and in its home country, the U.S. In an update from one charging station tracker this week, Tesla has reportedly surpassed 2,000 open and active Supercharger stations in the U.S., marking a major milestone in the automaker’s continued deployment of charging infrastructure.

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More Electric Buses Operated By Energy Producer Aboitiz Deployed In Philippine Urban Centers

CleanTechnica EVs

Promoting sustainable transportation in the Philippines is difficult not only because of charging infrastructure but also because of heavy traffic and long transportation routes.

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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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Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe

Electrek

Honda has unveiled a new electric Prelude concept – bringing back the once popular two-door coupe after 20 years. more… The post Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck tests off-road skills at Hollister Hills SVRA

Teslarati

Tesla recently tested the Cybertruck’s off-road capabilities at Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) in the Gabilan Mountains. In the latest videos of the Cybertruck at Hollister Hills, one of the all-electric pickup trucks is climbing a dirt road. Meanwhile, the other is making rounds around the rest of the rough road course.

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Tesla Is Hiring In Chile! The EV Leader Is Finally Arriving In South America

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we’ve been reporting on the Latin American EV markets for a while now, and though the presence of electric vehicles in the region is still small, it has been growing steadily, in some places already reaching what José Pontes calls “the disruption zone.

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Innovative cosmetic ingredients from plants and plant cells

Innovation News Network

Discover how the InnCoCells project develops cosmetic ingredients using plant cell cultures, aeroponic systems, and whole plants. The post Innovative cosmetic ingredients from plants and plant cells appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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First Tesla V4 Supercharger in the US goes live

Teslarati

The Tesla charging team recently announced the opening of the first V4 Superchargers in the United States. The new Tesla V4 Superchargers are located in Sparks, Nevada. The V4 Supercharger stalls that recently opened in Nevada near Tesla’s Gigafactory in Sparks. The V4 Supercharger stalls were added to the V3 station near Tesla’s gigafactory. The V4 Superchargers had adapters, so non-Tesla vehicles could use them.

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Scania Unveils Cutting-Edge Battery-Electric Bus Platform at Busworld

CleanTechnica EVs

At the recent Busworld exhibition, which ran from October 7 to 12, Scania has once again emphasized its commitment to electrification as it introduced its latest innovative battery-electric bus platform, alongside a suite of e-mobility solutions.

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Understanding the latest cyber security threats to combat data breaches and more

Innovation News Network

Stay ahead of cyber risks! Dive into our latest article to understand data breaches and the evolving landscape of cyber security threats. The post Understanding the latest cyber security threats to combat data breaches and more appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car

Electrek

Tesla Model Y has broken the record in Denmark for most sales ever in a year, and there are still two months to go. Expect to see more records like that, as the electric SUV will likely be the world’s best-selling car this year. more… The post Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car appeared first on Electrek.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The news was spotted on Monday by X user Anuarbek Imanbaev, who pointed out that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website details the Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems program, which is offering up to $2,500 rebates on purchases of EVs for up to 2,000 applicants.

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