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VW plans under-$35,000 EV for US arrival around 2027

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen is once again planning to bring an affordable electric vehicle to the U.S. market—and it’s setting a target under $35,000. According to reporting from Reuters, from one of its own trade conferences in Detroit, VW Group of America product strategy chief Reinhard Fischer confirmed the new product focus for North America.

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Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 EVs are now impacted by another production halt in Germany

Electrek

For the second time this week, Volkswagen is halting production of some of its most popular electric cars. VW extended its production pause to a second plant in Germany, impacting the ID.4 and ID.7. more… The post Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 EVs are now impacted by another production halt in Germany appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Air has range to spare—for charging other EVs

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Air tops other EVs in EPA-rated range, meaning drivers will have plenty to spare after most trips. Now they can use it to charge other EVs. Lucid on Thursday announced that it is enabling this function, dubbed RangeXchange by the automaker, via an over-the-air (OTA) software update and adapter. This will enable an Air to charge another.

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SAIC-GM strikes deal with Tesla for Supercharger Network access in China

Teslarati

SAIC-GM, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and General Motors, has announced that it will be partnering with Tesla for Supercharger Network access by the end of 2023. This will make SAIC-GM the first automotive brand in China to partner with Tesla for access to the Supercharger Network. The partnership will allow owners of Cadillac and Buick all-electric vehicles that are built on the Ultium platform to access Tesla’s Supercharger and destination charging stations.

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

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2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid teased: Redesigned sedan adds all-wheel drive

Green Car Reports

The redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid will debit November 14 at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, Toyota has revealed, hinting that it will add all-wheel drive to the hybrid version of the ubiquitous mid-size sedan for the first time. All-wheel drive Toyota hybrids are nothing new, but up to this point the Camry Hybrid has only been available with.

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Tesla mega-bull Ron Baron has an aggressive timeline for $25k EV

Teslarati

Tesla mega bull Ron Baron has an aggressive timeline for the company’s plans for a $25,000 electric vehicle. Ron Baron has been one of Tesla’s biggest investors and is one of Elon Musk’s most outspoken believers and supporters. Last week, we detailed his comments on his portfolio’s growth due to Tesla stock and his outlook for SpaceX, Musk’s space exploration company.

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Tesla completes drawing for Cybertruck delivery event, invites to be released soon

Teslarati

The list of attendees for the Tesla Cybertruck’s first delivery event has been finalized. The update was posted on X by Tesla Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha. In late October, Viecha noted in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that the Cybertruck Delivery Event lottery was underway. At the time, the Tesla executive advised those who wish to attend the event to sign up at the company’s Investor Relations website.

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Here’s how Rivian is using software to scale past EV rivals

Electrek

EV startup Rivian is racing past many rivals with its all-electric adventure vehicles. Yet, what many may not know is that the technology inside a Rivian is just as alluring as the design. Rivian is using software to gain an advantage over the competition. more… The post Here’s how Rivian is using software to scale past EV rivals appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla shows Giga Berlin rooftop bar in new X account launch

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a dedicated social media handle for its manufacturing division on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. As its first post, the new Tesla Manufacturing account shared a drone video of Giga Berlin, which featured the facility’s incredibly cool rooftop bar. Elon Musk has noted in the past that Tesla’s long-term competitive advantage is its capability to manufacture its vehicles in a way that exceeds that of its competitors in the automotive sector.

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Check out Canoo’s rugged new ‘American Bulldog’ electric pickup truck

Electrek

EV maker Canoo unveiled its latest model, the “American Bulldog” electric pickup truck on Friday. Canoo says its new electric truck is “woven into the American spirit” with grit and innovation. more… The post Check out Canoo’s rugged new ‘American Bulldog’ electric pickup truck appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Tesla Model 3 Highland spotted in New Zealand

Teslarati

Tesla Model 3 Highland deliveries in New Zealand are imminent as refresh units arrive in the country. On November 9, 2023, X user @MattCochrane975 shared a photo of Model 3 Highland units on a car carrier in New Zealand. Matt’s photos showed white and black refresh Model 3 units traveling on a highway in New Zealand. The Driven confirms that the Model 3 units on the car carriers are Highland editions.

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Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means

Electrek

Volvo Group has won an auction for Proterra’s battery business with a bid of $210 million – here’s what that means for the EV industry. more… The post Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD, $35,000 VW EV, Polestar 5 tech, Air charging EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is soon getting all-wheel drive. Battery tech in the Polestar 5 could allow some very fast charging. Lucid lets the Air charge other EVs. And VW claims again it’s working on a $35,000 EV for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar offered up a number of technology announcements and product previews.

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Elon Musk biopic based on Walter Isaacson biography in the works

Teslarati

Acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky is set to direct a biopic of Elon Musk, which will be based on Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. The film is in development at A24, recent reports have confirmed. Isaacson’s Elon Musk biography would not be the author’s first work that will be adapted into film. His previous work, “Steve Jobs,” was adapted into a 2015 Universal film that featured Michael Fassbender as the Apple CEO.

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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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UAW’s win helps non-union workers too as Toyota, Honda both hike pay

Electrek

Honda has announced that it will raise the pay of some US workers by 11% after UAW’s historic strike wins , where it earned 25%+ pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. After Toyota did the same last week, this shows how union wins tend to affect entire industries, raising conditions for even nonunionized companies who have to compete for workers. more… The post UAW’s win helps non-union workers too as Toyota, Honda both hike pay appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX completes 6th Dragon launch to the International Space Station

Teslarati

The Falcon 9 successfully lifted off at 8:28 p.m. ET last night, sending Cargo Dragon on its way to the International Space Station. This was the 6th and final Dragon flight of 2023, with 3 of those being Crewed launches and the other two resupply missions. This Cargo Dragon is now playing catch up to the Space Station and will begin its approach to the outpost at 3:45 a.m.

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Tesla Cybertruck spotted climbing stairs off-road – showing great ground clearance

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted climbing stairs off-road, and it gave us our best look at the electric pickup truck’s ground clearance. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck spotted climbing stairs off-road – showing great ground clearance appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar and StoreDot are partnering to demonstrate fastest-charging EV battery

Teslarati

Polestar and StoreDot are partnering to demonstrate the fastest-charging electric vehicle battery prototype, which the battery company has been working on for several years. StoreDot’s “100in5” battery prototype is set to be demonstrated in a Polestar 5 prototype vehicle sometime next year. The battery is capable of giving drivers 100 miles of range in just five minutes of charging with its extreme fast charging, or XFC, cell.

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Honda confirms its swappable battery electric scooter heading for production

Electrek

We just got our closest look yet at Honda’s latest electric scooter, the Honda SC e:, at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. There, the company showed off the new design and confirmed it will be heading for mass production. more… The post Honda confirms its swappable battery electric scooter heading for production appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Group acquires Proterra’s battery business for $210m

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the battery business and assets of troubled Proterra in the United States with a $210 million bid. The deal comes just a few months after the US electric bus and battery manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. The […] The post Volvo Group acquires Proterra’s battery business for $210m appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Cruise robotaxis in crisis: Layoffs, recall, and algorithm found to have blind spot for kids

Electrek

The news has been epically bad for Cruise robotaxis these past few weeks. GM’s driverless car subsidiary has announced a round of layoffs this week, with the CEO Kyle Vogt reportedly telling employees in an all-hands meeting. Plus, investigations have dredged up some incriminating news that the software’s algorithm had trouble detecting children. more… The post Cruise robotaxis in crisis: Layoffs, recall, and algorithm found to have blind spot for kids appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Group Acquires Proterra For $210 Million

CleanTechnica EVs

Proterra has been sold to the Volvo Group in a deal announced on November 10, 2023. What Volvo will do with it is the question. The post Volvo Group Acquires Proterra For $210 Million appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Video Friday: Beyond the Limit

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. IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos!

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Tesla Sweden customers criticize IF Metall as strike escalates

Teslarati

Tesla customers in Sweden have criticized the IF Metall union as its strike against the car company escalates. The President of Tesla Owners Club Sweden, Tibor Blomhäll, commented that the strike is not affecting the car maker but is now hitting Tesla vehicle owners the most. A few days ago, the Tesla strike in Sweden expanded to all ports nationwide , affecting customers waiting for car deliveries.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part III)

The Truth About Cars

We return to our spicy Oldsmobile content this week, with the introduction of GM’s first publicly tested in-car navigation system, TravTek. Arriving in the early Nineties, TravTek was launched more than two decades after GM’s magnet-based DAIR prototype failed to make production. This time The General was determined to make good on their big investment.

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CMS Large Hadron Collider tracker upgrade will enhance the world of particle studies

Innovation News Network

The CMS collaboration at CERN LHC is preparing a major upgrade in preparation for the High-Luminosity LHC operations starting in 2029. The post CMS Large Hadron Collider tracker upgrade will enhance the world of particle studies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volvo Leads The Way — Electric Trucks For Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Last Friday, I was able to chat with Matt Wood, public relations and media manager at Volvo Australia, about Volvo’s. [more] The post Volvo Leads The Way — Electric Trucks For Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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UK: Used EV sales double as second hand market goes green

Electric Cars Report

The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% during the third quarter, with 1,884,160 units changing hands, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks the third successive quarter of growth, with 98,713 additional transactions compared with the same period in 2022, following a robust increase […] The post UK: Used EV sales double as second hand market goes green appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen Plans $35,000 EV For America, Lack Of Motors Slows Production In Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been a lot of chatter online recently about how the EV revolution is coming to a premature conclusion. [more] The post Volkswagen Plans $35,000 EV For America, Lack Of Motors Slows Production In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Production of Polestar 4 set to start in South Korea in 2025

Electric Cars Report

Swedish electric performance brand Polestar revealed the next step in diversifying its manufacturing footprint. Manufacturing of Polestar 4 in Hangzhou Bay, China, will be complemented with manufacturing in Busan, South Korea, expected to start during the second half of 2025. An agreement has been reached between Polestar, Geely Holding and Renault Korea Motors (RKM), that will […] The post Production of Polestar 4 set to start in South Korea in 2025 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Everyone Loves A Classic Volkswagen Beetle. Especially One With Tesla Power

InsideEVs

This electric-converted Bug with a Tesla battery is possibly one of the neatest electric vehicle conversions out there.

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Considering An EV & Live In A Rural Area? Here Are Five Things To Know About Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Interest in electric vehicles is strong among U.S. drivers — including drivers who live in rural areas. That’s great news, [more] The post Considering An EV & Live In A Rural Area? Here Are Five Things To Know About Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Bike shop brands are finally giving e-bike riders what they want: throttles

Electrek

To grossly oversimplify the e-bike market in the US, there are two types of electric bikes: those with hand throttles and those without. Traditional higher-end bike shop brands have long eschewed throttle-enable electric bikes, opting instead for pedal assist designs that only provide helping motor power when the rider also pedals. On the other hand, direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike companies have long embraced throttle e-bikes.

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Ford South Africa To Produce New Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford South Africa has announced that $281 million (USD) will be invested to produce the new plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger. [more] The post Ford South Africa To Produce New Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.