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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

Green Car Congress

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Tata is offering special introductory prices starting INR 8.49 Lakh (US$10,000) (All India – Ex-showroom), for the first 10,000 customers (of which 2000 will be reserved for the current owners of Nexon EV and Tigor EV). Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev delivers a peak output of 55 kW and full torque delivery of 114 N·m.

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Rivian recalls nearly every electric truck it’s built so far

Green Car Reports

Rivian is recalling its R1T and R1S electric trucks, as well as its EDV electric vans, over a potentially loose fastener that might lead to a loss of control. The California-based automaker emphasizes that the issue is rare and has only been observed in seven vehicles, but the recall effort involves nearly all the electric trucks the EV maker has.

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

Green Car Congress

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide emission goal for international aviation. That agreement came at the ICAO 41 st Assembly in Montreal after almost a decade of negotiations, and reflects increased urgency to align aviation with the Paris Agreement. Previous ICAO negotiations have focused on offsetting emissions growth above a 2020 baseline.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 review, F-150 Lightning price hike, Tesla Semi sans Megachargers: The Week In Reverse

Green Car Reports

Do plug-in hybrids make sense vs. hybrids? Which California ZEV states aren’t so keen on California’s 2035 gas-vehicle ban? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 7, 2022. In a first drive of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6, we found this electric sedan to be the.

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

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INDIEV and Foxconn Sign MOU to Produce Prototype INDI One in Ohio

Electric Cars Report

California electric vehicle start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (IndiEV) and Foxconn announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way for Foxconn Ohio to manufacture the first INDI One prototype vehicles. Regarding the partnership, INDIEV founder and CEO Shi Hai said, “The INDI One is a unique vehicle in that it demands the […] The post INDIEV and Foxconn Sign MOU to Produce Prototype INDI One in Ohio appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO working on self-driving and LiDAR chips with team size of nearly 300, report says

CN EV Post

NIO's chip team is developing high-level self-driving chips and LiDAR chips, with self-driving chips likely to start being used in production vehicles as early as around 2024, according to local media. The post NIO working on self-driving and LiDAR chips with team size of nearly 300, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla will visit Naval Station Norfolk to recruit U.S. veterans

Teslarati

Tesla is known for supporting U.S. military veterans and has said before that it “prioritizes building an inclusive and supportive environment.” Tesla’s Veterans Recruiter, Dirk Vanderlaan, shared a post on LinkedIn announcing the company’s plans to visit Naval Station Norfolk for the RecruitMilitary career fair that will take place on the naval base. “This is big.

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Tesla FSD Beta 10.69 Road Trip Test — Part 1

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve now taken a long road trip with Tesla FSD Beta 10.69. Here’s our report on how it performed. Background — What Is Tesla FSD Beta? There are three different levels of driver automation that Tesla drivers have/can get. Every Tesla car has advanced Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC). Autosteer will keep you perfectly […].

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I took a 2,200mi electric roadtrip with no prep. It was easy. What’s the big deal?

Electrek

Recently I drove a Tesla Model 3 on an electric roadtrip from Southern California to Portland and back. The total distance was around 2,200 miles, with the bulk of the driving happening over the course of 5 days (3 up, 2 down), and I only “waited” for charging for about 25 minutes total over the whole trip. There are many travelogues and youtube channels that go into deep analyses of efficiency and charging speed, with lots of detail on how exactly to plan an electric roadtrip.

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Elon Musk agrees with fmr president of PayPal on PayPal’s drastic move

Teslarati

Update, a Paypal spokesperson told Teslarati in an email: “An AUP notice recently went out in error that included incorrect information. PayPal is not fining people for misinformation and this language was never intended to be inserted in our policy. Our teams are working to correct our policy pages. We’re sorry for the confusion this has caused.” Note, at the time of this writing, PayPal’s AUP page still reflects the $2,500 fine as seen in the screenshot below.

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

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Op-Ed: US Should Be More Transparent About Our Transportation Emissions — Our Health & Climate Depend On It

CleanTechnica EVs

A stronger federal proposal would make grounds to help us reach climate goals, make communities healthier, and invest in the right projects. By Jesse Prentice-Dunn, Principal RMI, America is All In coalition Our country is reeling yet again from another season of climate-charged extreme weather events, leaving Americans wondering if our towns, cities and states can […].

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Why are NIO vehicles only for rent in four European countries? William Li explains

CN EV Post

While 20 percent of European consumers still want to buy and own vehicles, NIO is still early in its operating model and wants to reach the other 80 percent first, Li said. The post Why are NIO vehicles only for rent in four European countries? William Li explains appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Charging Etiquette at Holiday Accommodation

CleanTechnica EVs

Increasing numbers of electric vehicles bring new problems. As New Zealand heads towards an EV market share of 20% (or as any country does), what should one do when travelling and staying at AirBNBs and motels? This question was recently asked on the NZ Electric Vehicles Facebook page. How do we manage charging at holiday […].

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What are the keys to the development of electric trucks?

Setec Powerr

The emerging electric vehicle market is getting a lot of attention, but the electrification of electric trucks is lagging far behind. On current trends, passenger electric cars, electric buses and other light commercial vehicles may reach the numbers needed for zero emissions by 2050, but medium and heavy trucks are off track. According to BNEF, electric trucks would need to account for about 95 percent of sales in 2040 to meet emissions targets by 2050, but current projections are that they wil

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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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3 Self-Driving Vehicle Stories You Probably Missed — From Mobile/Intel, Argo AI, & Waymo

CleanTechnica EVs

We spilled a lot of virtual ink on Tesla AI Day 2022 recently, but there are several other self-driving stories from recent weeks that have been on the list waiting for their time to shine. Let’s catch up on a few of these other pieces. 1. Mobileye, the self-driving tech division of Intel that was […].

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Nissan pushes for indépendance

Teslarati

Nissan is pushing for parent company Renault to divest to gain more independence. Nissan and Renault have had a complex relationship ever since the French auto group acquired a controlling stake in the automaker. When Renault purchased the Japanese brand, it was losing money, suffering under an antiquated and incredibly complex corporate structure, and lacking a sense of direction and focus.

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Weird Alibaba: Who wants this cheap 33 ft electric cherry picker straight from China?

Electrek

Some of you who follow this tongue-in-cheek series may know that I’ve long sought after an electric aircraft from Alibaba to bestow upon it the dubious honor of being featured here. I’ve gotten close , but no cigar. I still haven’t caught my white whale this week on China’s largest online shopping platform Alibaba, but they say if you’re going to shoot for the stars, then you’d better aim for the lowest one.

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PayPal tells Teslarati it’s not fining users $2,500 for spreading misinformation

Teslarati

PayPal confirmed with Teslarati that it is not fining people for misinformation in an email to Teslarati. We recently reported on Elon Musk’s agreement with PayPal’s former president, David Marcus, who said in a Tweet that PayPal’s Accepted User Policy went against everything he believed in. Teslarati reached out to Paypal, which replied just after our article went live.

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Wheel-E Podcast: New Yamaha e-bikes, Del Mar test ride, electric Polaris RANGER & more

Electrek

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from Yamaha and Delfast, test riding the new LiveWire S2 Del Mar and the Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic, new electric motorcycles from Sur Ron and SUPER73, and lots more. more….

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Nissan Ariya 87kWh range test

Teslarati

The Nissan Ariya has been taken on Bjorn Nyland’s notorious 1000-kilometer range test. Bjørn Nyland has taken countless vehicles on his 1000-kilometer (621-mile) range test throughout Norway, but his most recent video showed him testing the Nissan Ariya with the 87kWh battery. The vehicle beat its 63kWh variant by 15 minutes but still lagged behind the leader of Bjorn’s testing, the Tesla Model X.

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The Ford F-150 Lightning Fast Charges Like No Other EV: We Explain

InsideEVs

We DC fast charge the vehicle more than a dozen times to fully understand how Ford's unique charging strategy for the Lightning works.

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Next Ford EV could look a lot like a current gas model

Teslarati

Ford Vice President of EV programs Darren Palmer, has stated that the brand’s next EV is an “Explorer-type vehicle.” According to comments given to Carsguide , Ford’s next EV will look a lot like the Ford Explorer, according to VP Darren Palmer. This will likely fill the three-row-SUV-sized hole in the Ford EV lineup. But how will it differentiate itself?

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Gotion to build $2.36 billion battery materials plant in Michigan

CN EV Post

It's the largest economic development project ever in northern Michigan and will shore up the state's position as a global hub for mobility and electrification, said Michigan's governor. The post Gotion to build $2.36 billion battery materials plant in Michigan appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Quick Charge Podcast: October 8, 2022

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…. The post Quick Charge Podcast: October 8, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Continue Downward Trend In September 2022

InsideEVs

It's difficult to say whether we will see some positive news in Q4.

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Chinese EV startup Niutron's first model launched with prices starting at $39,170

CN EV Post

The Niutron NV is available in all-electric and extended-range versions, with deliveries set to begin in December. The post Chinese EV startup Niutron's first model launched with prices starting at $39,170 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Polestar Sold Over 9,000 Electric Cars In Q3 2022

InsideEVs

This quarter, sales may double to around 20,000.

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UNSW Syndey team develops hydrogen-diesel dual fuel system; 90% H2, more than 85% reduction in CO2

Green Car Congress

Engineers from UNSW Sydney (Australia) have successfully converted a diesel engine to run as a dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel engine, reducing CO 2 emissions by more than 85% compared to conventional diesel. The team, led by Professor Shawn Kook from the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, spent around 18 months developing the Hydrogen-Diesel Direct Injection Dual-Fuel System that allows existing diesel engines to run using 90% hydrogen as fuel.

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Designer Envisions Tesla-Based Mercedes Blue Wonder-Like Car Carrier

InsideEVs

The Blue Wonder is a custom carrier created by Mercedes in the 1950s in order to move its Formula 1 cars.

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EPA proposes endangerment finding for lead emissions from aircraft engines that operate on leaded fuel

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA reviews information on air pollutants and sources of air pollution to determine whether they threaten human health or welfare.

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

Cars That Think

The rays of the rising sun have barely reached the foothills of Silicon Valley, but Marcian E. (Ted) Hoff Jr. is already up to his elbows in electronic parts, digging through stacks of dusty circuit boards. This is the monthly flea market at Foothill College, and he rarely misses it. Ted Hoff is part of electronics industry legend. While a research manager at Intel Corp., then based in Mountain View, he realized that silicon technology had advanced to the point that, with careful engineering, a

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Tesla Semi production could kick battery cell production into overdrive

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi could face battery production limits as cell production fights already high demand. Tesla has long faced an overarching problem, too much demand, and too little supply. No other car maker on the planet can say that there are multi-month (and sometimes year) long waiting lists for every vehicle they manufacture. But as Tesla hopes to introduce the Tesla Semi by the end of the year , they may only exacerbate their already supply-constrained production numbers.

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Loren McDonald, CEO Of EV Adoption, On Where Opportunities Lie In The rEVolution

CleanTechnica EVs

Loren McDonald, CEO of EVAdoption, LLC, gave a talk at RE+ on the opportunities emerging in the EV marketplace, specifically focused on charging. He started by saying that 40% of US households are apartments and condos. In addition, an estimated 10–30% of single-family homes have unparkable garages, as they’ve been turned into man caves, storage, […].

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