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Morgan electric 3-wheel sports car chases Aptera, open-air style

Green Car Reports

British automaker Morgan on Wednesday unveiled a new prototype for an electric version of its classic three-wheeler. In addition to charmingly anachronistic sports cars, Morgan is known for three-wheelers, which the company originally started producing to exploit a tax loophole in its home market. Morgan has teased both three-wheeled and.

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Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry

Electrek

One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. Today, Tesla shared its 48V implementation documentation with other major automakers — including competitors like Ford. more… The post Tesla shares 48V architecture with othe

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2024 Lucid Air: Revamped Grand Touring range leader coming soon

Green Car Reports

Lucid on Tuesday announced a number of changes to the 2024 Lucid Air lineup, which now starts at $78,900 with destination. That base price is $5,000 lower than before, but that's because all-wheel drive is no longer standard on the base Air Pure model. The Pure launched with all-wheel drive, but a rear-wheel drive version that launched in October.

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One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds

The Driven EV News

One third of all Australians plan to buy an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 5 years, and nearly half of all Australian drivers are contemplating the switch. The post One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

Teslarati

When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” Cammisa seemed like he was joking in the video, so his comments were mostly taken in stride by the electric vehicle community.

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Record 29.7% EV Share In France — Two Top Ten Teslas

CleanTechnica EVs

November saw a new record 29.7% EV share in France, up from 24.4% year on year. Full electrics alone took. [continued] The post Record 29.7% EV Share In France — Two Top Ten Teslas appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US EV sales pass 1 million, an increase of 50.7% year-over-year

Electrek

Year-to-date US EV sales have surpassed 1 million – the first time EV sales exceeded that threshold in a single sales year. more… The post US EV sales pass 1 million, an increase of 50.7% year-over-year appeared first on Electrek.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Cars catch fire. Electric vehicles are no exception. In the U.S., according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. On the other hand, pure electric vehicles (meaning those powered only by batteries) were involved in just 25 fires per 100,000 sold.

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Tesla’s $25,000 car to be built at Giga Texas, then Giga Mexico: Elon Musk

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some new details about the automaker’s plans for its next-generation, $25,000 electric vehicle (EV), including that it will be built first in Austin, Texas. On Tuesday, longtime auto industry veteran Sandy Munro shared a new interview with Musk, held following the Cybertruck delivery event. During the interview, the two talked mostly about the Cybertruck, though they also discussed Tesla’s next-generation vehicle for a few minutes.

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Tesla Strike In Sweden Now Involves Denmark, May Spread To Norway And Finland

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is locked in a titanic struggle with Sweden's largest labor union. The result could have repercussions around the world. The post Tesla Strike In Sweden Now Involves Denmark, May Spread To Norway And Finland 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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EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries

Electrek

Following several new documents containing details of the Tesla Cybertruck posted to the EPA’s website, we have been able to better understand the efficiencies the truck will achieve. While Cybertruck should perform better than nearly all its current competitors in the electric pickup segment, the slightly smaller Rivian R1T appears to have it beaten – even with larger wheels and battery packs. more… The post EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and

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Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

The Driven EV News

Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models. The post Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck has a feature to help with driving through water

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck has a new feature called “Wade Mode” that will help the all-electric pickup navigate through water and avoid damage that could come from doing so. CEO Elon Musk has maintained through the past four years that the Cybertruck would be able to travel through water, and the Tesla community has asked for “Boat Mode” as an available feature.

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CATL Creates Fast Charging Electric Car Skateboard With 1000 Km Range.

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has developed an electric car skateboard it says has a range of 1000 kilometers and can add 300 kilometers of range in 5 minutes. The post CATL Creates Fast Charging Electric Car Skateboard With 1000 Km Range. 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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Fiat 500e gets 5-minute charging with battery swapping trial

Green Car Reports

Public charging can be an EV dealbreaker, especially for those who don't have home charging. But the global automaker Stellantis is working on quelling that reason for EV rejection with tech that can give you a full charge in less than five minutes. Starting next year, a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric minicars that are part of parent company.

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Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary

Electrek

Elon Musk commented on the upcoming low-cost Tesla electric car, saying that it is “advanced” in its development. The CEO also commented on the “revolutionary” manufacturing advancements that Tesla is making to make the vehicle a reality. more… The post Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary appeared first on Electrek.

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GWM Ora electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

The Driven EV News

More than 1600 electric vehicles are being recalled due a potentially lethal electrical issue that occurs when recharging the vehicle. The post GWM Ora electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla to restart Giga Shanghai expansion, possibly for $25k car: report

Teslarati

Tesla China is reportedly planning to resume the construction of Gigafactory Shanghai’s Phase 3 area. The construction could possibly pave the way for Tesla to produce its highly-anticipated affordable, next-generation electric car in China. Citing sources reportedly familiar with the matter, local Chinese news outlet Late Post noted that Tesla actually started preparations for Giga Shanghai’s Phase 3 expansion in 2021.

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New BYD Vessel Can Transport 7,000 Vehicles Around The World

CleanTechnica EVs

As we’ve written in recent months, BYD has gotten neck and neck with Tesla in terms of full electric vehicle. [continued] The post New BYD Vessel Can Transport 7,000 Vehicles Around The World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?

Green Car Reports

Market experts are carefully watching a drop in lithium prices—and what impact that could have on EV costs—according to a new Bloomberg report. Lithium's benchmark price in China—the world's largest new-car market and a center for battery production—is down about 80% from its November 2022 record high, the report noted.

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Ford hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes best-selling electric truck

Electrek

Lightning electric pickup sales were up 113% last month, propelling Ford to a new EV sales record in November. Ford is now the second best-selling EV brand behind Tesla in the US. more… The post Ford hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes best-selling electric truck appeared first on Electrek.

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Artificial Intelligence is a Top Priority for Tech Leaders in 2024

Cars That Think

With all the concern surrounding artificial intelligence, it’s no surprise that top tech leaders surveyed by IEEE chose AI as the most important technology for 2024. “ The Impact of Technology in 2024 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study ” consulted 350 CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, and other technology leaders in Brazil, China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Tesla Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ is being offered to some lucky buyers

Teslarati

Tesla appears to be finally letting people configure their Cybertruck orders, but only in California and Texas, as a part of the pickup’s “Foundation Series.” Tesla made first deliveries of the Cybertruck last week on November 30, but only a handful of units made it to owners. The automaker disclosed three configurations, with the Dual Motor and Tri-Motor “Beast” Cybertruck being listed as available for delivery in 2024.

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Record-Low EV Battery Prices in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to a variety of factors, lithium-ion battery packs are at record low prices. After dropping 14%, they are down. [continued] The post Record-Low EV Battery Prices in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Best Car To Buy 2024: Green Car Reports names 4 finalists

Green Car Reports

Once again, Green Car Reports is deciding which of this year’s new vehicles are cleanest, greenest, and best for treading lightly when thinking about the whole ownership experience. One of these will be named Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 on Jan. 3. To kick off the competition, we’ll explore each of these models in greater.

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Toyota confirms its sleek electric Sport Crossover made with BYD is launching in 2025

Electrek

Toyota unveiled its slick electric Sport Crossover concept for the first time in Europe on Monday. The new fastback EV, made with China’s BYD , will launch in 2025. more… The post Toyota confirms its sleek electric Sport Crossover made with BYD is launching in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian To Introduce Cheaper, Lighter Battery Pack In 2024: CFO

InsideEVs

Claire McDonough said the new battery "takes thousands of dollars of costs out, additional mass out" and will be much easier to build.

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Tesla 2023 Holiday Update release notes leaked, underwhelms fans

Teslarati

Details of Tesla’s 2023 Holiday Update — or at least a notable portion of it — have been leaked online. Based on the reaction from Tesla owners on social media, it appears that Tesla’s 2023 Holiday Update has made some EV owners feel like Santa Claus gave them coal instead of toys. The anticipation for Tesla’s 2023 Holiday Update was palpable, with software tracking services such as Teslascope hinting that employees who received the update were under a nondisclosure agreement.

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Charging Times, Energy Use Goes Way Up When It’s Free

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent post by the U.S. Department of Energy proves what many of us suspected all along: that free charging. [continued] The post Charging Times, Energy Use Goes Way Up When It’s Free appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVs

Green Car Reports

With the rollout of the production 2025 Cybertruck on Thursday, Tesla included a couple of battery-related surprises—including a long-awaited turnaround on the ability to use its EVs for home-energy backup in power outages. While one of those battery surprises involved a separate range-extender, mounting inside the pickup’s bed and.

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Stellantis CEO says EVs need to be affordable but profitable

Electrek

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the leader behind brands including Jeep , Ram, Dodge, Fiat, and several others, has a warning for other automakers. Tavares said EVs must be affordable but profitable, or they will be “in trouble very, very soon.” more… The post Stellantis CEO says EVs need to be affordable but profitable appeared first on Electrek.

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ANYmal’s Wheel-Hand-Leg-Arms Open Doors Playfully

Cars That Think

The tricked out version of the ANYmal quadruped, as customized by Zürich-based Swiss-Mile , just keeps getting better and better. Starting with a commercial quadruped, adding powered wheels made the robot fast and efficient, while still allowing it to handle curbs and stairs. A few years ago, the robot learned how to stand up , which is an efficient way of moving and made the robot much more pleasant to hug, but more importantly, it unlocked the potential for the robot to start doing manipulatio

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Tesla ‘highly confident’ Cybertruck is safer than other trucks: Elon Musk

Teslarati

Tesla began delivery of the Cybertruck last week, and CEO Elon Musk has since touted the unique electric vehicle’s (EV’s) safety compared to other pickups. After the new pickup garnered a review from Hagerty journalist Jason Cammisa last week, Musk responded to a frame of that video saying that Tesla is “highly confident” the Cybertruck will be significantly safer per mile than other trucks.

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What About Liquid Hydrogen Or Hydrogen Pipelines For Truck Stops? Yeah, No.

CleanTechnica EVs

More publications on hydrogen refueling of freight trucks means more questions to answer. Freight trucking researcher, Jakob Rogstadius, Swedish senior researcher. [continued] The post What About Liquid Hydrogen Or Hydrogen Pipelines For Truck Stops? Yeah, No. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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