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Toyota plots solid-state battery timeline for future EVs

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Thursday provided an update on its battery development plans, including a more detailed roadmap for the rollout of solid-state batteries. The automaker has five next-generation battery designs, including both liquid and solid electrolytes. Toyota expects the solid-state batteries, which the company has been researching with Panasonic, to.

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Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits

Electrek

Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. more… The post Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla loyalty is high, but Rivian and Lucid are luring owners away

Green Car Reports

Tesla has strong brand loyalty, but Rivian and Lucid are beginning to lure some Tesla owners away, according to a new study from S&P Global Mobility. Most Tesla owners stay with the brand, the study found. A whopping 72.8% of Model 3 owners replace their cars with another Tesla, as do 59.9% of Model S owners. Among Model S owners that don't.

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Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says

Electrek

Tesla could be sitting on as many as 2 million Cybertruck reservations ahead of the production launch, according to a customer tally. more… The post Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says appeared first on Electrek.

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California tackles low-income EV fast-charging gap with $38M

Green Car Reports

California is spending $38 million to help expand availability of EV fast-charging for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The California Energy Commission (CEC), the state's energy regulator, is now accepting applications for rebates that can be put toward the cost of installing DC fast-chargers with a minimum power rate of 150 kw by.

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Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors

Electrek

Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors. more… The post Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors appeared first on Electrek.

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“Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs

The Driven EV News

NSW to scrap rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs, and will impose a road tax on new EVs bought from early next year. The post “Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars

Electrek

In the growing electric vehicle industry, it is electric cars that are given center stage when it comes to environmentally-conscious solutions to transportation. But what if I told you there was an electric vehicle that was displacing twice as much oil as those electric cars? And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this: It does it with half as many wheels. more… The post There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland trunk and frunk specs revealed

Teslarati

Update: Pre-2024 Model 3 trunk specs added on 9/16/23. The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been making headlines in the past several weeks, as many have been able to take their first looks at the refreshed vehicle. Ahead of initial deliveries, some specifications for the refreshed Model 3 have surfaced — most recently including measurements for the frunk and trunk.

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Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations

Electrek

Electric vehicle sales continue breaking records as automakers ramp production. Compared to other EV startups like Lucid (LCID) and VinFast (VFS), Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing the pack as registrations continue rising. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Thousands Of New Tesla Model 3s Ready For Shipping At Shanghai Port

InsideEVs

This suggests that the manufacturing ramp is going great at Tesla's most productive car plant.

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Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China

Electrek

New images of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV were leaked in China, officially revealing the electric SUV in its production form. more… The post Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China appeared first on Electrek.

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US: Rivian EV Registrations Appear Stronger Than Some Other Startups

InsideEVs

Lucid and VinFast numbers remain relatively low, while Fisker is just starting its EV sales adventure.

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Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp

Electrek

One of the most highly anticipated off-road EVs, the Jeep Recon, is set to blaze its own trail. Inspired by the iconic Jeep Wrangler , the Recon will be a key piece as the American automaker transitions to an electric future. more… The post Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Rivian Improves R1T, R1S Ride Comfort Through OTA Software Update

InsideEVs

Software version 2023.34.0 also adds a new option for setting the driving speed while using adaptive cruise control.

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BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , just hit a significant milestone with its 500,000th Yuan Plus EV model rolling off the assembly line Friday. more… The post BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford CEO Says "Charging Anxiety" Hampers Widespread EV Adoption

InsideEVs

Forget range anxiety; charging anxiety is now the No. 1 reason consumers aren't committing to EVs, according to Jim Farley.

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NREL Supports Efforts To Solve Drivers’ EV Charging Experience Challenges

CleanTechnica EVs

NREL will primarily lead the effort to find solutions for how to triage electric vehicle charging reliability and usability, including additional work to define the charging experience and create solutions for scaling reliability.

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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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This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL

Electrek

Check out this cool new interactive map that shows where and how clean energy manufacturing is mushrooming across the US. more… The post This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Affordable Electric Cars In 2025 Are Feasible

CleanTechnica EVs

As Europe transitions to electric cars at scale and speed to match its climate ambitions, they need to become accessible to a wide pool

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NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway

Electrek

Days after promising an official launch of its refreshed EC6 SUV, NIO has shared all pertinent details, including new design features inside and out, as well as what it will cost consumers. Following today’s launch event in China, the EV is already rolling out to customers in an unprecedented launch strategy. more… The post NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway appeared first on Electrek.

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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Sets EV Altitude Record At 17,569 Feet

InsideEVs

The ascent started over 700 feet below sea level in China and ended in the Tibet region.

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4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary

Electrek

The US offshore wind industry has had some significant problems lately – but here’s why that’s not going to stop the young sector in the long run. more… The post 4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary appeared first on Electrek.

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5G “Open” Standards Are in Play—Just How Open Are They?

Cars That Think

At a June meeting in Osaka, Japan, cellular-industry stakeholders gathered to propose solutions to a technical oddity with surprisingly far-reaching consequences. At stake was who calls the shots when it comes to defining interoperability: big-name vendors, smaller manufacturers of specialized components, cell-service providers, or a mixture across the entire industry.

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EU To Investigate “Flood” Of Cheap Chinese EVs, May Impose Tariffs

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese EVs are causing political turmoil in Europe, where the European Commission is considering new tariffs on imports.

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Video Friday: Origami Microflyers

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. IROS 2023 : 1–5 October 2023, DETROIT CLAWAR 2023 : 2–4 October 2023, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL ROSCon 2023 : 18–20 October 2023, NEW ORLEANS Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX.

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Panasonic Eyes Solid-State Batteries, But Not For EVs (Yet)

CleanTechnica EVs

On beyond buttons: Panasonic scales up solid-state batteries for drones and robots while US sets sights on electric vehicles.

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SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft

Electrek

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to line up customers for its passenger aircraft by the same name after a busy summer of progress. Today, the company has announced its latest pre-order – this time from South Korea, for up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOLs. more… The post SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft appeared first on Electrek.

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All-New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts With 184 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

There’s also a long-range version that can go up to 200 miles, but the top speed is limited to 56 mph.

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Rad Power takes $250 off cargo e-bikes, electric mini water heater $162, more

Electrek

A new cargo e-bike sale is now live from Rad Power discounting some of its more popular and capable EVs in the process. With $250 off select models , you’ll also be able to save on this 120V electric mini tank water heater at just $162. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.

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Texas-Made Tesla Model Y AWD Base Trim Removed From US Configurator

InsideEVs

Does this have anything to do with the start of Cybertruck production at the Austin plant?

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Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks in Belgium

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks ramps up electric truck volumes and starts serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at the Ghent factory in Belgium. This means that electric Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe and one in the US. “I´m thrilled! The Ghent factory is the largest one in our network, […] The post Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks in Belgium appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Fazua Rolls Out New Update Bundle For Ride 60 System

InsideEVs

Porsche-owned e-bike system Fazua has rolled out new updates to the Ride 60 system focusing on improved performance and battery management.

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