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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax

Green Car Reports

When it's time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another one, according to the company. That makes the Prius the model with the highest loyalty in CarMax's inventory. The Prius displaced the Chevrolet.

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The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars

The Driven EV News

New data shows that electric vehicles are far more reliable than ICE cars of same age. The post The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

Electrek

China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.

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Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

The Driven EV News

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected. The post Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs 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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Tesla takes over new industrial park in Austin suburb, potentially for battery production

Electrek

Tesla has taken over most of a new industrial park project in Austin’s suburb of Kyle. The reason why is not confirmed, but it could be for battery production.

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Tesla software update includes one-time charge limit, adaptive high beams

Teslarati

Tesla has started rolling out its latest software update, featuring a new one-time charge limit feature, as well as support for adaptive high beams in some regions. Software update 2024.8 has started rolling out to Tesla vehicles, featuring the new one-time charge feature, as well as European support for adaptive high beams on redesigned Model S and Model X vehicles and Model Y and legacy Model 3 units, which we recently reported about (via Not a Tesla App ).

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Porsche 'Overwhelmed' By Orders For Electric Macan: CEO

InsideEVs

Porsche kicks off the biggest year of new product launches in its entire history, and the electric Macan seems off to a good start.

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Mahindra electrifying its three-wheelers across India with the help of IRP

Electrek

It’s hard to imagine India’s roads without picturing the country’s popular three-wheelers weaving around traffic jams. They’re a staple of India’s transportation ecosystem, and now leading three-wheeler manufacturer Mahindra is hoping to turn them all electric with the help of IRP Systems’ cutting-edge electric vehicle technology.

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Using Manga to Spark Interest in STEM

Cars That Think

Manga has grown in popularity in recent years among young adults. The Japanese comics and graphic novels dominated last year’s Circana BookScan graphic novels sales charts. The IEEE Women in Engineering group decided to use manga’s popularity with young people as a way to encourage girls to consider a career in STEM fields. WIE held its first competition last year to find the best-written manga that centered around a character WIE created: Riko-chan, a preuniversity student who uses STEM tools t

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Biden admin debuts infrastructure plan to electrify nation’s trucks by 2040

Electrek

The Biden Administration has released the first-ever strategy document detailing its plan to target specific freight corridors for infrastructure improvement, with the intent of helping to reach its goal of 100% zero-emission new truck sales by 2040.

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

Brief

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Blink Charging Establishes New Headquarters, Expands Manufacturing

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, Blink Charging announced that the company is moving forward in two big ways, both at a facility in Bowie, Maryland. On top of an existing 15,000 square foot facility in the city, Blink plans to build a new 30,000 sq. ft. facility nearby, making for. [continued] The post Blink Charging Establishes New Headquarters, Expands Manufacturing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 N price starts at $66,100, topping the Tesla Model Y Performance

Electrek

The first Hyundai N brand high-performance EV will start at $66,100 (excluding destination). Hyundai says the 641 hp IONIQ 5 N starting price sets a “new benchmark for engaging, all-electric high performance.” But how does it stack up against the Tesla Model Y Performance?

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The New Audi A3 Comes with Subscription Fees in Europe

The Truth About Cars

European-market cars are a great way to see what some of America’s favorite luxury brands have in store for the New Continent, but the Euro updates don’t always make their way here. One we’re hoping skips North America is Audi’s new subscription scheme , recently introduced with the new A3 in Europe. We’ll see the new car in 2025, but let’s keep our fingers crossed this change stays out of North America.

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Tesla Model Y deliveries start in Malaysia

Teslarati

Tesla Model Y deliveries started in Malaysia. Model Y reservation holders in Malaysia finally received their orders after nearly 8 months of waiting. According to local media reports , Tesla Malaysia launched with Model Y orders, followed by the Model 3. Funnily enough, Tesla Malaysia started customer deliveries with the upgraded Model 3 in November 2023.

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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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Is Jaguar Inches Away from Death's Door?

The Truth About Cars

Rumors of Jaguar’s death may be greatly exaggerated, or are they? Recent posts on social media claim to feature a letter from a Jaguar dealer that tells an owner of the brand’s demise. While we don’t tend to fall for shaky internet rumors, there’s enough smoke around Jaguar to warrant a closer look for fire. The Facebook post that started the discussion landed on The Car Guys group.

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No Graphite? No Problem, Silicon EV Batteries Really Are Coming

CleanTechnica EVs

Silicon batteries and synthetic graphite are easing fears that new export restrictions will impact the global supply chain for EV batteries The post No Graphite? No Problem, Silicon EV Batteries Really Are Coming appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk to visit Giga Berlin this week: report

Teslarati

A recent report from Germany has claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk would be paying a visit to Giga Berlin-Brandenburg this Wednesday. Musk will reportedly also meet with officials during his visit. Citing information reportedly gathered from corporate circles, Table Media Berlin noted that Musk would be traveling directly from BER Airport to Grünheide when he arrives in Germany.

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Porsche sticks to EV sales target with new electric Macan already seeing strong orders

Electrek

Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV , which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.

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BYD’s Quality Problems Hit International Markets: Report

InsideEVs

EVs piling in European warehouses and logistics-related quality issues are new headaches for the world’s largest EV maker.

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Brussels Airport just added 700 EV chargers and they don’t have idle fees

Electrek

Brussels Airport in Belgium now has 750 EV chargers, and it wants you to leave your EV plugged in when you go on holiday.

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Researchers Find Super Simple Way to Hack Tesla Keys

The Truth About Cars

Security researchers have found numerous vulnerabilities in some of today’s most popular vehicles, including finding ways to access owner data, take control of vehicle systems, and more. Tesla’s vehicles aren’t immune, and a team of researchers recently showed how easy accessing one of the advanced EVs with a simple electronic device can be. The crew at Mysk has found a way to clone Tesla owners’ keys by hacking into the wireless internet networks at the automaker’s Supercharger stations.

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Rivian R3 electric crossover design influenced by iconic rally cars like the Audi Quattro

Electrek

Rivian shocked the industry after unveiling the R3 electric crossover, a smaller and even more affordable EV than the R2. But, it was the high-performance R3X that grabbed people’s attention with a modern design take on iconic rally cars of the past.

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Letter to the Editor: The Bolt With The Most Miles On Earth? And Towing Capacity To Boot?

CleanTechnica EVs

The following is a letter to the editor from a reader who may very well hold the record for the. [continued] The post Letter to the Editor: The Bolt With The Most Miles On Earth? And Towing Capacity To Boot? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla attack prompts German energy service provider to call for grid protection updates

Teslarati

German utility Westenergie CEO Katherina Reiche has called for a collaboration between policymakers and power grid operators to strengthen the response to attacks on the country’s power infrastructure. The executive’s comments come on the heels of the suspected arson attack against Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide, Germany. As noted in a Reuters report, Reiche told reporters in Duesseldorf that security measures needed reviewing and a better legal framework must be create

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Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Goal to Decarbonize the Freight Sector to Improve Our Communities, the Environment, and the Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor.

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Rivian Software Update 2024.07.02 prepares R1 owners for Tesla Supercharger access

Teslarati

Rivian released software update 2024.07.02. Rivian update 2024.07.02’s release notes prepares R1 owners for Tesla Supercharger access. “Coming soon! Be on the lookout for the opening of the Tesla Supercharger network to Rivian vehicles,” said the R1T and R1S software updates’ release notes. Last month, Tesla and Ford officially launched the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach Mach-E’s access to Superchargers.

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Soundproofing An Older Tesla Model 3

CleanTechnica EVs

In my recent article about reaching 100,000 miles in my 2019 Tesla Model 3, I mentioned how I got it acoustic dampened professionally. With so many used Model 3s being available on the market today, I thought it would be appropriate to update the article from February 2021 and run. [continued] The post Soundproofing An Older Tesla Model 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This petition urges the NHTSA to stop calling OTA updates ‘recalls’

Teslarati

One Tesla shareholder has launched a new petition encouraging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to change the language surrounding safety recalls that are fixed with an over-the-air (OTA) software update. On Tuesday, Sawyer Merritt announced on X that he has launched a petition to urge the NHTSA to stop classifying OTA software updates as recalls and to end the use of paper recall notices—which are often sent months after an issue is fixed with an OTA update.

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Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee & Arizona State University

CleanTechnica EVs

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—Xendee Corporation, the leading distributed energy system and electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging design and operation platform, is excited. [continued] The post Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee & Arizona State University appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FLO’s EZLift Cable System Makes Fast Charging Stress Free for All EV Drivers

Electric Cars Report

Leading North American EV charging company FLO is introducing new cable management system, EZLift, designed to make fast charging easier, safer, and more accessible for all EV drivers. EZLift uses a patent-pending motorized system to assist with fast charging cable extension and retraction. It helps alleviate the strain on EV drivers before, during and after EV […] The post FLO’s EZLift Cable System Makes Fast Charging Stress Free for All EV Drivers appeared first on Electric Cars Re

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Porsche 911 Hybrid Confirmed for Summer Debut

The Truth About Cars

For years, the possibility of a hybridized Porsche 911 has been the topic of much discussion among enthusiasts. Some said the move would spoil the recipe, suggesting the brand create an entirely new model for electrification like it did with the Taycan. Others believed the potential performance gains associated with hybridization were too lofty to ignore, often citing the legendary Porsche 918 as proof.

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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

Teslarati

Stellantis and Leapmotor’s joint venture received approval from China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). With the approval from the NDRC, Stellantis can build and sell Leapmotor electric vehicles (EVs) outside of China, said people familiar with the matter. The joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor still needs regulatory approval in other markets.

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QOTD: Where Do You Do Your Carspotting?

The Truth About Cars

I am currently in Napa, California on business and while myself and some other media members rode in a Ford Expedition from the airport to the hotel, we kept spotting some pretty cool rides. It's not just NorCal -- I sometimes spot some pretty cool iron in my neighborhood, and while the part of Chicago I live in is nice enough, it's not exactly a moneyed part of the downtown or anything.

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Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US

Electrek

After the IONIQ 5 earned Hyundai’s first N-brand treatment, it’s now due for a rugged, off-road XRT upgrade. How will it compare to Rivian’s recently revealed R3X?

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