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Test drive: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV is better in charge

Green Car Reports

It’s been nearly a decade since Volvo first started rolling out plug-in hybrids in the U.S., and while the formula for them hasn’t changed a whole lot, a couple of important details have. One of them is that Volvo’s made the batteries larger every few years, leading to more plug-in electric range, improved hybrid drivability, and.

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BYD, CATL Working On LFP Batteries That Could Be Fully Recharged In 10 Minutes

InsideEVs

That’s the idea, at least. But whatever the outcome, it’s clear that battery technology is moving extremely rapidly.

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Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?

Green Car Reports

As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. And there are enough of them in the vehicle fleet now to underscore that it’s no longer a matter of insurance companies covering themselves for the unknowns of a new vehicle type. Based on calendar-year.

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Average Tesla Model 3/Model Y Battery Capacity Degradation After 200,000 Miles Impresses

InsideEVs

On average, the capacity fade for the Long Range battery version is 15%.

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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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First refreshed Model 3 Performance customer deliveries to begin in Australia this week

The Driven EV News

Deliveries of Tesla's fastest variant, the new Model 3 Performance, are set to begin in Australia as early as this week. The post First refreshed Model 3 Performance customer deliveries to begin in Australia this week appeared first on The Driven.

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'No One Else Is Even Close': Lucid CEO On Air Efficiency, Gravity SUV

InsideEVs

Peter Rawlinson says Lucid is ahead of Tesla in terms of tech and efficiency, and it’s also building a "true" SUV, unlike the Model X.

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Oxford sets a new world record for solar panel efficiency

Electrek

Oxford PV , a spin-off from the University of Oxford, says it’s achieved a new world record for solar panel efficiency.

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For EVs, Semi-Solid-State Batteries Offer a Step Forward

Cars That Think

Earlier this month, China announced that it is pouring 6 billion yuan (about US $827 million) into a fund meant to spur the development of solid-state batteries by the nation’s leading battery manufacturers. Solid-state batteries use electrolytes of either glass, ceramic, or solid polymer material instead of the liquid lithium salts that are in the vast majority of today’s electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

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Ferrari is preparing to launch its first EV sports car, but it will come with a hefty price tag

Electrek

The first fully electric Ferrari is coming soon. Ferrari is preparing to launch its first electric sports car, but it will come with a hefty price tag. The first Ferrari EV sports car will cost over $500,000 (500,000 euros). Here’s what you can expect.

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Elon Musk explains last year’s ‘Go f— yourself’ to advertisers

Teslarati

Elon Musk broadened his explanation of why he told advertisers to “Go f— yourself’ last year as companies stopped pushing their products on X, the social media platform he bought that was formerly known as Twitter. Musk is in Cannes, France, speaking at the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, where he had a one-on-one interview with WPP CEO Mark Read in front of a live audience.

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

Brief

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Tesla Cybertruck makes it to Dubai as police vehicle

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck, which is officially only sold in the US, has made it to Dubai and it’s apparently going to be a police vehicle.

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Here's the Most Bug-Like Robot Bug Yet

Cars That Think

Insects have long been an inspiration for robots. The insect world is full of things that are tiny, fully autonomous, highly mobile, energy efficient, multimodal, self-repairing, and I could go on and on but you get the idea— insects are both an inspiration and a source of frustration to roboticists because it’s so hard to get robots to have anywhere close to insect capability.

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Shell opens first megawatt EV charging station for land AND sea

Electrek

Shell Marine just opened a novel new megawatt charging station designed to service both land-based and ocean-going battery-electric vehicles.

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Tesla ready to roll out massive Cybertruck charging improvements

Teslarati

Tesla is ready to roll out massive Cybertruck charging improvements that the company hinted toward way back in April. After some complaints about the Cybertruck’s compatibility with Superchargers , which was discovered by Out of Spec during its Ocean to Ocean challenge, Tesla said it would make various fixes to ensure adequate and safe charging for the all-electric pickup.

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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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Lucid Ocean? With Fisker now bankrupt, another EV automaker is swooping in on the trademark

Electrek

Could “Ocean” be a potential nameplate for an upcoming BEV model from Lucid? It’s certainly possible following a recent filing submitted by the American automaker to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Sorry, Fisker.

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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Tries Towing A Model 3 While Charging It. Here’s What Happened

InsideEVs

Having a set of electrical outlets in the bed of the truck can prove to be quite useful.

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Range Rover Electric waitlist doubles as over 38,000 line up to buy the brand’s first EV

Electrek

The first all-electric Range Rover SUV is expected to officially debut later this year. With over 38,000 buyers lining up, the Range Rover Electric waitlist has doubled over the past four months as anticipation builds.

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My Night As A Climate Refugee Sucked

CleanTechnica EVs

What I thought would be my last day on the road turned out to go nothing like I planned. Not only did I have some problems with my EV glamping trailer (you can learn all about that here), which needed a repair before I could go on, but then the. [continued] The post My Night As A Climate Refugee Sucked appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles

Electrek

Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD , the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles.

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A Kia EV3 Built In Mexico Could Be A Sub-$30,000 Electric Car

InsideEVs

Kia won't say where the EV3 will be built. But Mexico is a possibility, which would unlock tax credits to make it even more affordable.

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This UK wind monopile factory will create 2,000+ jobs, become world’s largest

Electrek

The UK is constructing the world's largest monopile factory, and it's poised to create over 2,000 new jobs.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit — Low Cost of Ownership Now

CleanTechnica EVs

You can now buy the Tesla Model 3 Long Range in the United States and get the full $7500 federal tax credit. That is, of course, if you have that much tax liability. Consult a tax professional before counting on the full $7500 if you are not sure of your. [continued] The post Tesla Model 3 Long Range Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit — Low Cost of Ownership Now appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Mach-E EV lease prices drop below gas-powered Mustang with new discounts

Electrek

You can now drive an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for less than the gas-powered model. With an up to 400% discount, Ford Mach-E lease prices are considerably cheaper.

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Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

InsideEVs

It costs about 6 times more to fuel a gas Ford F-150 to drive the same distance as the electric Lightning.

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Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests

Electrek

As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen.

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GM EV Owners Still Can't Use Tesla Superchargers. Here's Why

InsideEVs

GM said Supercharger access would be online in "Spring 2024." Now we know more about what's going on.

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Electric, autonomous tech + EV demand driving mining equipment market growth

Electrek

Rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines. At the same time, a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous machines.

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This $400 Tesla Aftermarket Part Fixes One Very Controversial Feature

InsideEVs

For a few hundred dollars and a good amount of elbow grease, you can get your turn signal stalks back.

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Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm is officially online

Electrek

Mississippi officially launched its first utility-scale wind farm yesterday, and it’s got the tallest onshore wind turbines in the US.

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Class Action Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Repairs & Parts Allowed To Proceed

CleanTechnica EVs

A group of Tesla owners is suing the company, saying it illegally prevents them from having their cars serviced by independent repair shops. The post Class Action Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Repairs & Parts Allowed To Proceed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Trade wars escalate as Chinese automakers request retaliatory tariffs on cars imported from EU

Electrek

As anticipated, China and its massive network of EV OEMs are not pleased with the EU Commission’s recent decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-built vehicles. In retaliation, Chinese automakers have implored their government to increase tariffs on imported European cars.

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Polyphase Wireless Power Transfer System Achieves 270-kilowatt Charge, Sets Another World Record for Electric Light-Duty Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated the first 270-kW wireless power transfer to a light-duty electric vehicle. The demonstration used a Porsche Taycan and was conducted in collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America using the ORNL-developed polyphase wireless charging system. The achievement surpasses ORNL’s.

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IEEE Educational Video for Kids Spotlights Climate Change

Cars That Think

When it comes to addressing climate change, the “in unity there’s strength” adage certainly applies. To support IEEE’s climate change initiative , which highlights innovative solutions and approaches to the climate crisis, IEEE’s TryEngineering program has created a collection of lesson plans, activities, and events that cover electric vehicles, solar and wind power systems, and more.

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Hyundai is launching two new electric cars in Europe, a low-cost EV and new IONIQ model

Electrek

Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” Hyundai is charging ahead. Hyundai is launching two new electric vehicles in Europe, including a low-cost EV and a new IONIQ model, to boost its market share in the region.

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