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Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses

Green Car Reports

Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. "If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people's jobs would be lost," said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is.

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It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control

Electrek

We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked.

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2025 Lexus LX flagship gains hybrid powertrain option

Green Car Reports

Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus LX 700h hybrid arrives at the beginning of 2025 Lexus has offered hybrid powertrains in its LS flagship sedan and LC flagship coupe for some time, and now it's adding one to those models' SUV counterpart. The 2025.

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Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, I wrote about having only an electric car as a powerful storm was powering toward my family’s home. I looked at the implications if you are evacuating and if you are staying. We decided to stay. Luckily for us, the storm slightly weakened and turned slightly south, saving our. [continued] The post Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas 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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BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue

Green Car Reports

Two BMW electric sedans are being recalled over steering components that could break, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The recall includes 202 BMW i5 sedans from model years 2024 and 2025 and just 21 BMW i7 sedans, all 2024 models, plus non-electric versions of both. The recalled vehicles may have steering spindles manufactured with.

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Elon Musk explains Tesla Robovan suspension system

Teslarati

When the Robovan approached the stage at Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, it became evident that the electric vehicle maker was definitely not shying away from creating machines that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie. But while the event itself was thin on technical details about the Cybercab and the Robovan, CEO Elon Musk did share some information about the people hauler’s suspension system.

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This Is How Electric Vehicles Win: Solar Power For Your Rivian R1T Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. The post This Is How Electric Vehicles Win: Solar Power For Your Rivian R1T Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s goal with the Cybercab: ‘Individualized Mass Transit’ [OPINION]

Teslarati

Tesla’s ultimate goal with the Cybercab is to deliver an “individualized mass transit” vehicle. In extension, the Robovan enables Tesla to transport a larger group of people at a time. The “We, Robot” event revealed that Tesla didn’t just design the Cybercab, Robovan, and Optimus because they were cool or for its bottom line.

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BYD takes over as China’s largest auto group with low-cost EVs dominating the market

Electrek

Although BYD was already the best-selling brand in China, it reached an even more significant milestone last month. After overtaking SAIC, BYD is now China’s largest auto group.

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Tesla Model 2 launch speculations: Gene Munster

Teslarati

Tesla’s “We, Robot” event was precisely what Elon Musk and the company teased it would be: an event to showcase autonomy, robots, and the future. The Model 2 had no place at the event and Gene Munster has a theory as to why. “The one missing topic from tonight’s event was the ‘more affordable’ vehicle…My sense is that the car is still on the roadmap for sometime late in 2025, but the company decided not to discuss it, ask it would have triggered the Osborne Effect, causing Model 3 buyers to hold

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

Brief

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Tesla’s ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme is back for the fourth time

Electrek

Tesla will once again allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to a new vehicle purchase, even though it previously said that this program would never return after it ended for the third time 11 days ago.

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VinFast Leads Way in EV Battery Optimisation

CleanTechnica EVs

VinFast has a clear vision of a sustainable future achieved through the availability of aspirational, attainable e-mobility. At the heart of this singular vision is a broad technology focus that ensures its customers will continue to benefit from the latest advancements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Few areas are. [continued] The post VinFast Leads Way in EV Battery Optimisation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China achieves 3 million vehicle production milestone

Teslarati

Tesla China has announced that it has produced its 3 millionth vehicle. The electric vehicle maker celebrated the occasion with a commemorative photo showcasing the facility’s 3 millionth car, a red Model Y, and the Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai team. As highlighted by Tesla Vice President Grace Tao in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Giga Shanghai achieved its 3 million vehicle production milestone on the same day as Tesla’s “We, Robot” event in the United States.

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Okay, Robotaxi looks cool. But how is this better than Model 2?

Electrek

Tesla’s Robotaxi event came and went last night, and we finally learned ( very few ) new details about the much-hyped car that CEO Elon Musk thinks will add $5 trillion to Tesla’s market capitalization. But the main thing it left me (still) thinking is: why does this car even exist?

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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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Elon Musk confirms inspiration behind Tesla Robovan design

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck was a vehicle with so much shock factor that the Robovan, which does not even look like it has wheels, was almost not surprising at all. With such design comes a lot of criticism and mockery, of course, as the Robovan still looks quite unlike any other vehicle on the road today. But as per Elon Musk, the Robovan’s appearance was inspired by some of the most stunning machines ever made.

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GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S.

CleanTechnica EVs

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to. [continued] The post GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E-bike maker Juiced Bikes appears to collapse amid silence from owners

Electrek

An early pioneer in the North American electric bicycle market, Juiced Bikes appears to be in collapse. According to many customers, the San Diego-based e-bike company has largely ghosted them and failed to respond to repeated customer service inquiries. At the same time, the company’s website is out of stock on all products and its assets appear headed for auction.

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Tesla Maximum Range RWD Model 3 Appears On Configurators In Germany & The UK

CleanTechnica EVs

A new version of the Tesla Model 3 will soon be available in Germany and the UK with 702 kilometers of range in the WLTP testing protocol. The post Tesla Maximum Range RWD Model 3 Appears On Configurators In Germany & The UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Polestar (PSNY) is done with show and tell, needs to start ‘actively selling cars’

Electrek

Although Polestar (PSNY) delivered fewer vehicles in the third quarter than last year, the EV maker expects to achieve a positive gross profit margin in Q4 2024. To hit its target, Polestar’s new CEO said the EV maker needs to go from showing to “actively selling cars.

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Tesla Investor’s Critical Summary of Tesla Robotaxi Event

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla had its big robotaxi event last night. Pre-market, the stock is down nearly 7%. I think it’s fair to say that Tesla unveiled some very cool looking robotaxi concept vehicles, but also did very little to show how or when it’s getting from where it is today to these. [continued] The post Tesla Investor’s Critical Summary of Tesla Robotaxi Event appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire, his successor to be named at a later date

Electrek

Global automaker Stellantis has confirmed that his long-tenured CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire when his current contract expires in early 2026. The news was joined by additional executive shakeups as Stellantis has named new chiefs for its European and North American operations as well.

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Thinking Of Getting An Electric Car? Don’t Buy A Tesla!

CleanTechnica EVs

Does buying a Tesla today mean you are endorsing the extreme political views of the rabid right wing candidate? The post Thinking Of Getting An Electric Car? Don’t Buy A Tesla! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD teases its new full-size luxury electric SUV [Images]

Electrek

BYD is preparing to launch its new full-size luxury electric SUV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, BYD released two new images of the Denza N9 without any camouflage for the first time.

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Imagining Peak Car — Can We Live Without The Private Automobile?

CleanTechnica EVs

Some Americans are living without a car or with only one car. It can work well in certain locations, but not in others. The post Imagining Peak Car — Can We Live Without The Private Automobile? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Batteries Will Be Half Their 2023 Prices In Three Years: Study

InsideEVs

Cheap EV batteries will drive a major rebound in electric car demand in the U.S., Goldman Sachs researchers say.

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Here's Why We're Skeptical About the Tesla Robotaxi

The Truth About Cars

Hey hey! It's TTAC podcast time! This week we speak with Guy Mangiamele from AMCI about what it's like to test Tesla's autonomous driving in the madness of Manhattan traffic, just in time for the big robotaxi announcement. Matthew Guy and I discuss car-care kits ahead of the imminent arrival of winter, and then we get into the Big One -- the really Big One -- at Talladega and Michael Jordan's lawsuit against NASCAR.

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ChargePoint has a new home EV charger installation program, so I tried it out

Electrek

ChargePoint now offers installation with the purchase of its Level 2 home EV chargers in the US to simplify the setup process, so I got a quote – here’s how it went.

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Tesla Finally Revealed the Long-Awaited Robotaxi

The Truth About Cars

The time for speculation is over, and Tesla has finally revealed its long-awaited Robotaxi, an autonomous vehicle that it said would have a super reasonable price tag and wireless charging. CEO Elon Musk pulled back the curtain on the car, but the presentation was light on detail and didn’t do much to excite investors. Musk said the car would enter production at some point in 2026, but he didn’t give any specs or numbers other than saying that it would start at under $30,000.

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Kia reveals EV5 prices in Australia, undercutting top-selling rivals

Electrek

Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla’s best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia’s electric SUV keep up with the competition?

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXXVI)

The Truth About Cars

In our last Eldorado installment , a reworked and Fleetwood-bodied 1963 Eldorado’s exterior styling was a bit of a surprise. It stepped away from the dowdy and Chevrolet adjacent styling it carried in 1961 and 1962 and became more slab-sided and refined looking. And even though it was not an entirely new car (as claimed by GM), the styling revisions were enough to set the sixth generation car apart from its predecessor.

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Enel X Way North America gives its customers an 11th-hour lifeline

Electrek

Enel X Way North America's EV chargers will continue to operate with software connectivity beyond today – here's what we know.

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BMW Vows To Keep a Gas Engine In the Next-Generation M3

The Truth About Cars

Many automakers have softened their once-aggressive electrification plans, but that hasn’t stopped several of them from backing off development of their thirstiest internal combustion engines. BMW is one of the few companies that have publicly affirmed their dedication to gas engines, as an executive recently said it would keep the M3’s gas-powered inline-six for at least one more generation.

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Global Fleet Conference: Achieving Net-Zero Goals

Green Fleet Magazine

On Nov. 5 in San Diego, join industry leaders from Schindler Elevator and Geotab as they share ideas and approaches to reaching emissions goals in global fleet operations.

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Toyota Rejoining F1 Via Haas Technical Partnership

The Truth About Cars

After 15 years away from Formula One, Toyota is returning to the sport by way of a new technical partnership with Haas. Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed an agreement on entering into a formal partnership concerning the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s vehicle development and collaborative efforts. However, we need to break down exactly what Toyota will be doing since it sounds like Ferrari will still be the team’s go-to supplier.

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