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Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV

Green Car Reports

Honda might add the sounds of vintage performance models to future EVs The sounds might be offered for download for a small cost Honda's next-gen user interface could enable in-vehicle purchase capability The upcoming Honda 0 Series EVs are shaping up to be super-quiet inside. But would you rather like your Honda EV to sometimes sound like a.

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Tesla Giga Berlin has produced 400,000 vehicles: report

Teslarati

A recent report from Germany has emerged stating that Tesla Giga Berlin had produced its 400,000th vehicle at the end of September. The milestone was achieved two and a half years after the facility started its Model Y production. Citing internal chat messages from Tesla Germany on September 25, Handelsblatt claimed that the electric vehicle maker celebrated the accomplishment by giving its employees an extended break and a pizza party.

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Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

Green Car Reports

A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new.

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Tesla prepared to deploy mobile Superchargers in areas affected by Hurricane Milton

Teslarati

Tesla has shared a number of reminders to its customers in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. The electric vehicle maker also shared some details about its charging strategy after the hurricane had passed. As per a report from NBC News , Hurricane Milton continued to intensify as it approached the Tampa Bay, Florida area. With the east coast of the United States still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, tensions are high as Hurricane Milton grew into a Category 4 stor

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

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Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge

The Driven EV News

All-electric ID.7 Pro S electric sedan achieves nearly-800km range on a single battery charge, serving to demonstrate the continuing evolution of battery electric vehicle technology. The post Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge appeared first on The Driven.

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Plugin Vehicles Now 22% of World Auto Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

What falling sales? Plugins grew by 19% YoY! Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 19% in August 2024 compared to August 2023. There were 1.5 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 6% YoY (year over year), but plugin hybrids jumped 51% YoY, selling close to half a million units, [continued] The post Plugin Vehicles Now 22% of World Auto Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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38 production Tesla Semi units spotted at Nevada prototype factory

Teslarati

The construction of the Tesla Semi factory is moving at a steady pace, but this does not mean that the initial production of the all-electric Class 8 truck has stopped. On the contrary, recent drone footage of the Tesla Semi prototype facility near Giga Nevada suggests that more units of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler are being produced. Tesla’s factories are quite remarkable to observe, thanks in part to the company’s use of innovative construction technologies that make the buildout fast

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Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics

The Driven EV News

Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. The post Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics appeared first on The Driven.

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EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY, but still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (350,000+). Tesla was the. [continued] The post EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm still smashing its own power records

Electrek

Portugal’s WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – is now four years old and still breaking its own power output records.

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

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Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation

Green Car Reports

Honda aims for aero-savvy EV shapes—and SUVs—with upcoming Series 0 platform 0 Series boasts an air suspension and 3D gyro tech from robots Radiant heat and a heat pump will help maintain range edge in winter Last week, at Honda’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, I caught up on all the engineering work that’s gone into.

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Tesla China saw record 22,600 registrations in Q3 2024’s final week

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations reached a new high during the final week of the third quarter. During the week of September 23-29, 2024, Tesla China reportedly saw 22,600 vehicle registrations, its highest to date. Tesla China does not report its weekly domestic sales figures, though a general idea of the company’s performance in the country’s automotive sector can be inferred through insurance registration data.

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Five new electric vehicle brands to debut in Australia by end of 2024

The Driven EV News

With so many new EV models only around the corner, here are 5 to land by the end of the year from brands new to the local EV market and are worth keeping an eye on. The post Five new electric vehicle brands to debut in Australia by end of 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market

CleanTechnica EVs

September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 units, up 25% YoY. Tesla dominated, taking around a. [continued] The post EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling

Electrek

Waymo has hired Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs, responsible for product and program Management of all Tesla vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling.

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Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV together

Green Car Reports

Toyota and Subaru will launch a second jointly-developed electric SUV in 2026, reports Nikkei. A follow-up to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X twins, this second model will be sold in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, according to the report. Subaru's Yajima plant, located in Japan's Gunma prefecture, is slated to handle production, with output.

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GEICO denies dropping Tesla Cybertruck coverage: Here’s what really happened

Teslarati

Reports circulated this morning that GEICO has dropped coverage of the Tesla Cybertruck, as a letter posted on social media started to circulate indicating that it would end any insurance that current owners had on the all-electric pickup. Teslarati reached out to GEICO on Monday morning to confirm that the insurance firm is no longer covering Cybertruck.

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Australian EV charging standards released to help home and fleet owners

The Driven EV News

Newly published EV charging Technical Standards are now available free from Standards Australia, and should help home and fleet owners make key decisions. The post Australian EV charging standards released to help home and fleet owners appeared first on The Driven.

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Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’s really using them yet —. [continued] The post Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid (LCID) breaks delivery record again in Q3 as hefty discounts pile up

Electrek

Lucid Motors (LCID) just broke its delivery record again in Q3 as new incentives boosted demand. The EV maker has now delivered more vehicles in 2024 than it did all of last year.

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Tesla recalls 27,185 Cybertrucks due to rearview camera image delay

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled, yet again. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a recall campaign for the Tesla Cybertruck on Sept. 26. The recall encompasses 27,185 2024 Cybertrucks that have rearview cameras with image delay issues. The recall notice posted by the NHTSA notes that the image transmitted by.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance exceeds EPA range estimates in real-world test

Teslarati

Automotive review site Edmunds has never shied way from calling out Tesla when its vehicles miss their EPA range estimates in real-world tests. But in a recent review of the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance, Edmunds observed that the all-electric sports sedan was not just able to meet its EPA range estimates—it was able to exceed them. A look at Tesla’s order page for the reengineered Model 3 Performance would show that the vehicle is listed with an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles p

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Even Toyota Knows The End Of Internal Combustion Is Near

InsideEVs

"There is a decision being made now as to whether to stop making pure ICE for the U.S. market," the company's chief scientist said.

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EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates

CleanTechnica EVs

Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess. [continued] The post EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai just opened its massive new Georgia EV plant as the first IONIQ 5 rolls out

Electrek

Hyundai is kicking off a new era as its $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia is now officially up and running. The first US-made IONIQ 5 rolled off the assembly line and is scheduled to arrive at US dealers by the end of the year.

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Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027

Green Car Reports

Rivian applied for a federal loan to build its Georgia plant The loan application states Rivian will begin partial operations in Georgia in 2027 Rivian intends to build the R2 and R3 electric SUVs in Georgia Rivian has applied for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan to fund construction of its Georgia factory, Reuters reports. In a filing with.

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Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory

The Driven EV News

Fortescue to kick off production at its new US manufacturing facility - at a former Ford car factory - with the a new marine battery pack designed for luxury tenders and wake boats. The post Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory appeared first on The Driven.

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100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report

CleanTechnica EVs

The commercial world is showing a strong preference for electric vehicles, which have now proven themselves in many industries. The post 100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Whee, robots! Tesla Robotaxi event set to underwhelm and GM throws shade

Electrek

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge , we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla’s new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around.

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2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front seats, a new Mudbath color option for the TRD Pro off-road grade, an optional wireless trailer camera system, and a new 1794 grade with Western-themed decor that sits near the top.

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Tesla Model 2 unveiling predictions for the Robotaxi event

Teslarati

Gene Munster and Brian Baker from Deepwater shared their exceptions for Tesla’s robotaxi event. The TSLA analysts predict the company will unveil a stripped-down Model 3 during the Robotaxi event. Deepwater analysts believe Tesla will unveil three vehicles during the ‘We, Robot’ event: the Model 2, Cybervan, and Cybercab or robotaxi.

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Tesla brings back referral program in bid to boost sales in final quarter of 2024

The Driven EV News

Tesla launches its latest referral program to help boost its sales as EV competition ramps up in Q4 2024. The post Tesla brings back referral program in bid to boost sales in final quarter of 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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When Will Most Gas & Diesel Vehicles Become Worthless?

CleanTechnica EVs

If you were a camera nut, an amateur or professional photographer around 1998 to 2004, you were probably aware that a transition from film cameras to digital ones was occurring. There were some small digital cameras prior to that time, but they were expensive and their image quality was not. [continued] The post When Will Most Gas & Diesel Vehicles Become Worthless?

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Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations’

Electrek

Irvine PD has unveiled its Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle, but it won’t be used as a patrol vehicle. The police department is pretty clear that it mainly wants the attention the strange-looking vehicle brings.