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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit

Green Car Reports

In updates Friday, the U.S. EPA confirmed that some versions of the Tesla Cybertruck will qualify for the EV tax credit—at least for those models delivered in 2023. As revealed just over a week ago, the Tesla Cybertruck will arrive in $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (dual-motor) form, with a $99,990 Cyberbeast (tri-motor) performance model. A.

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SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once

Electrek

SAE has followed through on its plan to finish its NACS certification by the end of the year , and the NACS standard is now ready to go. And the new standard promises to solve a lot of charging problems in one fell swoop. more… The post SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once appeared first on Electrek.

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This Robotic Pack Mule Can Carry Your Gear (and You)

Cars That Think

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. The useful niche that quadrupedal robots seem to have found for themselves, at least for the moment, is infrastructure inspection. They’ve had a mild to moderate amount of success monitoring industrial sites, tracking construction progress, and things of that nature.

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Kenya’s Two-Wheeled Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

While the US EV market continues to be dominated by ever more advanced passenger vehicles, it is important to remember. [continued] The post Kenya’s Two-Wheeled Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Review: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for America

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is different. That’s because compared to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Volkswagen ID.4, and various others—anything you might compare it to directly—the Blazer EV is primarily a U.S.-bound product, conceived specifically with the U.S. in mind. After spending a few hours in.

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BYD launches sleek Song L electric SUV starting at $27K as Tesla Model Y rival

Electrek

BYD officially launched its new entry-level electric SUV Friday. The BYD Song L, starting at around $26,700 (189,800 yuan), will rival Tesla’s Model Y in China. more… The post BYD launches sleek Song L electric SUV starting at $27K as Tesla Model Y rival appeared first on Electrek.

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1.8 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Avoided from Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

We love covering electric vehicle sales and new electric vehicle models, but something we get to cover much less is. [continued] The post 1.8 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Avoided from Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia purpose-built EV will make global debut at CES

Green Car Reports

Kia will unveil its EV for mobility services at CES 2024 in January. The vehicle is known as the PBV, but the meaning of that acronym has changed since Kia first announced it. The automaker at first said PBV stood for "Purpose-Built Vehicle," but has now redefined it—marketing or not—as "Platform Beyond Vehicle." Kia announced the PBV.

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Biden wants all government employees to use EVs, take trains

Electrek

The Biden administration has issued a new directive to all government employees to travel by train or electric car, or electric Uber or Lyft, when traveling on official business. As the country’s largest employer, with an annual business travel purchasing budget of $2.8 billion, that could have a serious impact on carbon emissions. more… The post Biden wants all government employees to use EVs, take trains appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk shares Tesla’s ambitious target for Optimus Gen 2

Teslarati

Tesla recently blew some minds when the company posted a video demonstration of its Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot. But inasmuch as the Tesla Bot is already very impressive today, CEO Elon Musk has shared an even more ambitious target for Optimus — one that could hopefully be accomplished in a year. The Optimus Gen 2 video that Tesla released revealed several updates that have been implemented on the humanoid robot.

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

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EV Sales Growing Faster Than Expected — Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow faster than most people expected, even faster than professional analysts in the field expected, [continued] The post EV Sales Growing Faster Than Expected — Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM to Stop Sales of Silverado and Sierra for Roof Splitting Issue

The Truth About Cars

General Motors is one of the largest pickup truck manufacturers in the world, with its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra two of its more popular models. While the most recent iterations of the two full-size pickups are more refined and tech-forward than previous generations, the 2024 models appear to also have a problem with their roofs splitting. GM-Trucks.com reported on the issue, in response to which General Motors issued a stop sale for the two trucks.

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Volvo CEO says what lack of EV demand? Electric car orders are strong

Electrek

A lack of demand for EVs? Not so fast. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says new electric models will continue fueling sales. Orders for Volvo EVs like the C40 and EX30 are strong. more… The post Volvo CEO says what lack of EV demand? Electric car orders are strong appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla charging team collaborates with BWH Hotels in North America

Teslarati

Tesla and BWH Hotels recently announced a collaboration to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across properties across North America. Tesla and BWH Hotels plan to start installing Universal Wall Connectors in 2024 at select hotels across North America. “This collaboration with Tesla underscores BWH Hotels’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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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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Only Ten Electric Car Models Will Qualify For Full Federal EV Tax Credit On January 1, 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

The federal electric car tax credit rules will change on January 1, 2024, leaving some prospective buyers out in the cold. The post Only Ten Electric Car Models Will Qualify For Full Federal EV Tax Credit On January 1, 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ZEEKR has delivered its first electric vehicle to a customer in Europe

Electric Cars Report

Geely Holding Group’s electric mobility technology brand ZEEKR has celebrated the delivery of its first luxury electric vehicle to a customer in Europe. The Electric Blue ZEEKR 001 was handed over personally by ZEEKR Europe CEO, Spiros Fotinos, together with his colleagues Lothar Schupet, Chief Commercial Officer, and Marc Bras, Head of Sales for the […] The post ZEEKR has delivered its first electric vehicle to a customer in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot that should be able to take over repetitive tasks from humans. more… The post Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas is slowly ramping up

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas is slowly ramping up, according to new images from outside the factory. Tesla is working on producing some of the more premium trims as it has offered “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks to customers. These reservation holders were invited to configure their orders over the last few weeks. Tesla order configurator revealed for ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertruck The biggest bottleneck in terms of production of the Cybertruck for Tesla will

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E-Bikes Are Radically More Efficient Than Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric bikes can get anywhere from 1000 to over 4000 MPGe, and are not only more 20 to 35 times. [continued] The post E-Bikes Are Radically More Efficient Than Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Device Leads to “Dendrocentric Learning”

Cars That Think

Neuromorphic computing has so far tried to mimic the synapses between neurons in the brain. But a new approach instead aims to act like dendrites, the spindly structures that branch out from the nucleus of a neuron like the roots of a tree. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons via synapses, transmitting them from tip to stem to the nucleus. In computing, “nanodendrites” could function similarly, according to a team of researchers at Stanford University.

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Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit

Electrek

Tesla is signaling that along with two trims of Model 3 losing all their federal tax credit next year, Model Y is also “likely” to lose part of the tax credits. more… The post Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla working on ‘tap to park’ feature, says Elon Musk

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has alluded to an upcoming “tap to park” feature for the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. While it isn’t clear when it’s expected to become available, some have already pointed out how useful such a feature could be. On Friday, Musk responded to a post on X saying that Tesla is developing a feature in which the car identifies potential parking space options, letting users tap the one they want to use.

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Clearly Ford Did Not Get The Fuel Cell Truck Memo: F-MAX Is Ready To Roll

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford is dipping into the European market for heavy duty fuel cell trucks through its holdings in the Turkish firm Ford Otosan. The post Clearly Ford Did Not Get The Fuel Cell Truck Memo: F-MAX Is Ready To Roll appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

The Driven EV News

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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Porsche is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight

Electrek

Porsche is retiring its best-selling SUV in Europe earlier than expected. The gas-powered Porsche Macan will sail off into the sunset in the EU next spring. Porsche is set to launch the all-electric Macan next year as it shifts its lineup. more… The post Porsche is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla shows off impressive Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot

Teslarati

Tesla has posted an update to its Optimus program on X, and it is extremely impressive. Over the course of a short video, Tesla showcased the Gen 2 Optimus prototype, which features an updated design, almost humanlike hand movements, and a lighter weight compared to its previous iterations. In its short demonstration, the Gen 2 Optimus robot could be seen moving its neck and arms like a human being.

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Tesla Passes 5 Million Sales, China Passes 20 Million EV Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

One of our readers, Madan Rajan, has noticed that Tesla must have just passed 5 million cumulative sales. Additionally, China. [continued] The post Tesla Passes 5 Million Sales, China Passes 20 Million EV Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Final Camaro Rolls Off Assembly Line

The Truth About Cars

It’s the end of the line (again) for the Chevy Camaro. According to reports, the brand has wrapped up production of the model entirely, a few weeks past its best-before date thanks to delays partially brought on by UAW strike action earlier this year. Insiders at GMAuthority.com say their sources indicate the last Camaro was built yesterday, December 14th, bringing to a close the sixth-generation chapter of this tire smoking book.

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Hyundai’s 2024 Kona electric is an affordable EV option with starting prices under $33,000

Electrek

The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona electric will be one of the most affordable EVs in the US, with starting prices under $33,000. With a bigger, bolder design, more range, and faster charging, the new Kona EV is better than ever. more… The post Hyundai’s 2024 Kona electric is an affordable EV option with starting prices under $33,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk looking to found STEM school, including University: Bloomberg

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now looking to start a school, eventually expected to expand into a university in his home state of Texas. According to a report from Bloomberg on Wednesday citing a filing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Musk is looking to start a STEM-based primary and secondary school in Austin, with a $100 million investment.

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Australian Electric Vehicle Penetration Holding Around 8% For November

CleanTechnica EVs

Like many Australian electric vehicle owners and market watchers, I feel it has been a disappointing 2023. After the surge. [continued] The post Australian Electric Vehicle Penetration Holding Around 8% For November appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM's Cruise Laying Off Hundreds to Slash Costs

The Truth About Cars

The hits keep on coming for GM’s Cruise. After high-profile crashes and being forced to temporarily shutter operations in California, the autonomous vehicle unit announced yesterday that it would lay off a quarter of its workforce in a move that sees around 900 people losing their jobs. Cruise already fired its chief operating officer and eight other executives earlier this week and has talked for a while about reducing its operational costs, so the layoffs aren’t entirely unexpected.

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Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers

Electrek

Tesla is partnering with Uber to offer its electric cars directly to drivers with discounts up to $3,000. more… The post Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Powerwall is quietly dominating the US residential battery storage market

Teslarati

The US residential solar landscape is changing, with batteries steadily becoming essential companions for solar installations. As noted by Wood Mackenzie in a recent post, 11% of US homes with solar installations now include a battery storage system. And among these batteries, the Tesla Powerwall is starting to quietly dominate the sector. A graphic published by Wood Mackenzie showing the market share of solar-plus-battery companies by installation count highlights Tesla’s notable presence in t

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