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EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here's how

Green Car Reports

The federal EV tax credit will shift to a point-of-sale dealership rebate in 2024, giving customers instant access to the credit, the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed Friday in a press release. Under current rules, buyers can't claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. Effective.

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Lucid delivers its first Air Sapphire EVs as Tesla Model S Plaid gains a new rival

Electrek

The first customers are receiving their new Lucid Air Sapphire EVs as deliveries began this weekend. With over 1,200 hp, this luxury electric super-sports sedan is set to take on the best, including Tesla’s Model S Plaid. But it will cost you. more… The post Lucid delivers its first Air Sapphire EVs as Tesla Model S Plaid gains a new rival appeared first on Electrek.

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Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD is a delightfully capable miser

Green Car Reports

The Toyota Corolla is the bestselling car of all time, and it remains as relevant in the new vehicle market as it ever was. That’s because in terms of value for money, the Corolla still has the market cornered. For around $25,000 you can get a comfortable compact sedan with all-wheel drive and an EPA rating near 50 mpg. If you have those.

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Honda debuts its first-ever electric autonomous zero-turn riding lawn mower

Electrek

Honda today launched its first prototype battery-powered electric autonomous zero-turn riding mower (yes, it actually drives itself). more… The post Honda debuts its first-ever electric autonomous zero-turn riding lawn mower appeared first on Electrek.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Tesla Cuts Model Y & Model 3 Prices As It Tries To Meet Ambitious Sales Target

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla, the dominant player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, is no stranger to high expectations. Despite being the top-selling EV brand in the United States, the company finds itself under pressure to meet its lofty production and sales goals set by Wall Street. To achieve its ambitious target of 1.

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Watch Porsche test its first electric sports boat as orders open [Video]

Electrek

The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is a high-performance luxury electric boat like no other. Porsche presented its electric sports boat to the public, allowing test runs for the first time. more… The post Watch Porsche test its first electric sports boat as orders open [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla shares 7 minutes of Cybertruck off-roading

Electrek

Tesla has released a seven-minute livestream of two Cybertruck electric pickup trucks off-roading in Mexico. more… The post Tesla shares 7 minutes of Cybertruck off-roading appeared first on Electrek.

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3 biggest cyber security challenges facing organisations over the next decade

Innovation News Network

Artificial Intelligence, quantum technologies, and cyber awareness are the three biggest cyber security challenges of the next decade. The post 3 biggest cyber security challenges facing organisations over the next decade appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction

Electrek

An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 at auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. more… The post Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo, Renault and CMA CGM join forces for all-new generation of electric van

Electric Cars Report

Renault Group and Volvo Group are joining forces to address the growing needs of decarbonized and efficient logistics by creating a new company managing the development of an all-new generation of electric vans. The two groups look forward to CMA CGM joining the new company. Renault and Volvo will continue to seek additional investment and […] The post Volvo, Renault and CMA CGM join forces for all-new generation of electric van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

Brief

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Volkswagen is releasing an electric Transporter next year using Ford’s EV components

Electrek

An electric version of Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van will debut next year. For the first time, the Transport will not be based on the California camper but on a newly developed platform with Ford. more… The post Volkswagen is releasing an electric Transporter next year using Ford’s EV components appeared first on Electrek.

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UK announces £89m funding to advance electric vehicle technology

Innovation News Network

The UK Government is awarding £89m funding to 20 revolutionary projects to advance electric vehicle technology. The post UK announces £89m funding to advance electric vehicle technology appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Commission Completion of Key “Fit for 55” Legislation, Putting EU on Track to Exceed 2030 Targets

CleanTechnica EVs

The Commission welcomes today’s adoption of two final pillars of its “Fit for 55” legislative package for delivering the EU’s 2030 climate targets.

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EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

The Driven EV News

New study finds that battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) contribute at most half the CO2 emissions of diesel or gasoline cars across their lifespan, regardless of country of operation. The post EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids appeared first on The Driven.

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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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IKEA already runs electric trucks, so why is it launching green hydrogen trucks?

Electrek

IKEA Austria has become the company’s first market in the world to use green hydrogen fuel cell trucks. more… The post IKEA already runs electric trucks, so why is it launching green hydrogen trucks? appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept Unveiled For Eco-Minded Outdoor Travelers

Electric Cars Report

Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Adventure, the second vehicle in its series of advanced EV concepts for the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. It’s the second of ‘Hyper’ concepts revealed so far following the Nissan Hyper Urban which was unveiled on October 3. The digital concept is a sports SUV designed for people passionate about outdoor adventures […] The post Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept Unveiled For Eco-Minded Outdoor Travelers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This Japanese automaker just confirmed an electric pickup is coming, and it’s not Toyota

Electrek

A new electric pickup truck is set to roll out from Japanese automaker Isuzu. Isuzu president Shinsuke Minami confirmed the news at an unveiling event in Thailand. more… The post This Japanese automaker just confirmed an electric pickup is coming, and it’s not Toyota appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai offers first electric truck in Australia from $150,000

The Driven EV News

Hyundai has launched its Mighty Electric truck in Australia, with a starting price of $150,000 - plus on road costs - and a 114.5kWh battery that delivers up to 200 kms of range. The post Hyundai offers first electric truck in Australia from $150,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. That signals a shift in momentum. We’re no longer simply tracking the growth of the EV sector, so much as witnessing the full-scale transition to fossil fuel-free motoring. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace.

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Bollore and Foxconn partner on tomorrow’s solid-state battery

Electric Cars Report

Bollore’s Blue Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and its subsidiary, SolidEdge Solution, to jointly develop a solid-state battery ecosystem for the electric two-wheeler market. Blue Solutions is a Bolloré Group entity and global industrial-scale designer and manufacturer of solid-state batteries, which have been marketed since 2011.

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NIO completes 30 million global battery swaps, further proving the process’s viability

Electrek

EV automaker NIO continues to be the only passenger vehicle manufacturer to demonstrate the true potential of battery swap stations. Earlier today, the company live streamed its 30 millionth battery swap, hitting a milestone for the nascent technology, but also providing further evidence of how quickly NIO’s battery swap process is catching on amongst EV drivers. more… The post NIO completes 30 million global battery swaps, further proving the process’s viability appeared first on Electrek

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What Can Be Done To Help EV Owners Who Are Apartment Dwellers?

CleanTechnica EVs

Is the solution more chargers at work? Building codes that require EV charging at every parking spot? More rebates for installation costs? What else can be done?

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Tesla Prices Fall Below Average US Car Costs, Model 3 On Par With Toyota Corolla

InsideEVs

The entry-level Model 3 costs nearly $9,000 less than the average price of a car in the US.

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Aston Martin gets £9million government funding for twin front electric drive unit

Electric Cars Report

Aston Martin’s high-performance electrification strategy has been awarded £9million of government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), further supplementing the research and development of Aston Martin’s innovative modular battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform. Awarded following a competitive process, the government grant will support the development of Aston Martin’s luxury BEV platform and enable […] The post Aston Martin gets £9million government funding for twin f

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BYD about to launch the Seal, the “most anticipated new car of 2023” in Australia

The Driven EV News

BYD’s new "halo" vehicle, the Seal electric sedan, to launch in Australia in the coming days and is dubbed the "most anticipated new car of 2023". The post BYD about to launch the Seal, the “most anticipated new car of 2023” in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Over 1,000 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers reportedly join union effort

Electrek

IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, claims it is gaining ground at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, with more workers joining the union’s effort. more… The post Over 1,000 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers reportedly join union effort appeared first on Electrek.

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Comment on Nio reaches 30 millionth battery swap service milestone by nov22

CN EV Post

Back in July 2022, one million service per month while 220k NIO vehicles on the road, it is about 4.5 service per vehicle per month. Between April and Oct 2023, ten million service for five month while 400k nio vehicles on the road, it is about 5 service per vehicle per month. Service per vehicle number is slowly going up. The service number increase is mostly driven by the number of NIO vehicles on the road.

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Frauscher x Porsche eFantom Electric Sport Boat: “Uncompromisingly Fast & Beautiful”

CleanTechnica EVs

While the latest electric Porsche ventures have kept up on many fronts and found a happy home with true Porsche fans, here is something for those of us who prefer water over land, the eFantom. Thanks to Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard, Fantom Air has its first production model on display.

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Comment on China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 8: Li Auto 6,900, Nio 1,300, Xpeng 1,300 by nov22

CN EV Post

1300 for the whole week while NIO have 131 NIO House and 295 NIO Space in China. This is about 3 vehile per retail store for the whole week. Three out of seven days, each retail store can sell ONE car. The other four days, everybody at the retail store are serving free coffee. This is pathetic!

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Kia shares how EV9 trims and pricing will break down ahead of start of reservations this month

Electrek

Days after announcing a concrete date for the start of reservations in the US this month, Kia has followed up with even more pertinent details surrounding the EV9 SUV, including its trim levels and pricing. Here’s the latest. more… The post Kia shares how EV9 trims and pricing will break down ahead of start of reservations this month appeared first on Electrek.

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Data Centers Are Booming

Energy Institute at HAAS

Will they be energy hogs or energy angels? Generative AI models like ChatGPT are delivering artificial intelligence to the masses.

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EVs Take 21% Share In Germany In Predicted Hangover

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take 21% share in Germany, predictably down from 32.3% year on year, as a hangover from new incentive cuts. This is the flip-side of August’s large pull-forward, and fully expected. Overall auto volume was 224,502 units, unchanged YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages.

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UK: Plug-In Car Sales Increased To A Near-Record Level In September 2023

InsideEVs

All-electric cars recorded their 41st consecutive month of growth, but only thanks to fleet customers.

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GAC Aion begins deliveries of tri-motor Hyper SSR supercar that goes 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds

Electrek

Just over a year after unveiling its ultra-fast Hyper SSR supercar, GAC Aion has officially launched their EV in China and begun first deliveries. Available in three different versions, this supercar boasts some seriously impressive specs, including a 900V platform and a blistering 0-100 km/h time. more… The post GAC Aion begins deliveries of tri-motor Hyper SSR supercar that goes 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds appeared first on Electrek.

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