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Ford giving EV buyers free home charger and installation

Green Car Reports

Ford's aiming to make life easier and less confusing for EV buyers. On Monday, Ford CEO Jim Farley posted on LinkedIn that the automaker will be providing a free home charger, along with installation, to its buyers that buy or lease a Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit. Farley said the complimentary Level 2 home charger will either come.

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China Likely To Have Lower GHG Emissions Than USA By 2035

CleanTechnica EVs

China's electrification, renewables, and infrastructure trajectories mean coal demand is going to plummet, and emissions with it. The USA? Not so much. The post China Likely To Have Lower GHG Emissions Than USA By 2035 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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First 24/7 Manhattan EV fast-charging site vies for Uber drivers

Green Car Reports

Revel on Thursday opened what the company claims is New York City's first electric vehicle fast-charging site open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located at Pier 36 in the Lower East Side section of New York's Manhattan borough, the site features 10 320-kw DC fast-chargers from Finnish company Kempower, according to a Revel press release. The.

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Tesla expected to unveil ‘game changing’ autonomous tech next week: Wedbush

Teslarati

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives shared expectations for Tesla to unveil “game-changing” autonomous tech next week during its Robotaxi event. “We believe Tesla is the most undervalued AI name in the market, and we expect Musk & Co. to unveil some “game-changing” autonomous technology next week in LA. We continue to believe AI/FSD represents a $1 trillion value alone for Tesla over the coming years…,” said Ives on X.

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

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VW CEO pushes for hybrids in the US

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si wants to bring hybrids back to the VW's U.S. lineup, Automotive News reports. VW hasn't sold a hybrid in the U.S. since the Jetta Hybrid was pulled from the lineup in 2017 after a three-year production run, but Di Si said in the interview that he's trying to change the minds of VW brand management in.

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Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge

Electrek

Volvo’s cheapest EV, the EX30 , has already crossed a significant milestone. The 100,000th Volvo EX30 rolled off the assembly line on September 30 as demand for the low-cost electric SUV continues rising.

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The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The Driven EV News

The world's biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships. The post The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it? appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla AI team hints at potential FSD release for Semi

Teslarati

Tesla’s AI team has teased what could very well be the most exciting update about the Tesla Semi to date. As suggested by the AI team in a post on social media platform X, the Class 8 all-electric truck may be receiving some driver-assist features in the near future. The Tesla AI team has attracted a lot of recognition from the electric vehicle community this weekend, thanks in no small part to the successful initial rollout of the Cybertruck’s FSD (Supervised) system.

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Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’

Electrek

Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The program is designed to finally put the EV misperceptions to rest while making it even easier to go electric.

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After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

The US electric vehicle (BEV) market continues to evolve, and that evolution means more models, broader brand and vehicle choice for consumers, more legacy automakers putting forward decent options, and a little more balance in the market. One piece of evidence on that, or one way it’s playing out, is. [continued] The post After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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World’s largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity

Electrek

Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane.

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Tesla Semi with sensor rig spotted potentially ground truth calibrating for FSD

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is indeed working pretty hard in the development of FSD for the Tesla Semi. This was hinted at in a recent video featuring what appears to be a Tesla Semi engineering unit that was fitted with a sensor suite that was possibly ground truth calibrating for FSD. A short video of the unique Tesla Semi engineering unit was shared online by electric vehicle advocate @HinrichsZane , who has been following the progress of the Class 8 all-electric truck for some time now.

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Hyundai beats VW, Toyota to 100M vehicle milestone as EVs pave way for global sales run

Electrek

Hyundai just made its 100 millionth vehicle, marking a significant milestone. The accomplishment took just 57 years, much quicker than Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. With long-range, fast-charging EVs rolling out, like the new IONIQ 5 , Hyundai is laying the groundwork for a global sales run.

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Texas A&M considers Boring Company’s ‘Aggie Loop’ proposal

Teslarati

Administrators at Texas A&M University are considering a potential Boring Company loop to help with foot traffic on campus, coming as the latest community to mull over the Elon Musk-led tunneling solution. The Boring Company’s proposal for the “Aggie Loop” is being considered by administrators at Texas A&M, as reported by the campus newspaper The Battalion last week.

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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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Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal

Electrek

CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory.

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Tesla owners share first insights into Cybertruck FSD performance

Teslarati

The Tesla AI team successfully rolled out FSD (Supervised) for the Cybertruck this weekend. While the system has mostly been released to company employees and early access testers, the first videos of FSD (Supervised) V12.5.5 on the Cybertruck are starting to get shared online. Based on comments from Cybertruck owners so far, it would appear that FSD (Supervised) is working fairly well on the all-electric pickup truck.

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BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China

Electrek

BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall is due to a faulty steering control unit that could lead to a vehicle fire.

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USA Up To 8% BEV Share Of Auto Market

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric vehicle market continues to grow around the world, despite what many would have you think. In fact, even in the United States, the large auto market with the weakest EV policies (well, compared to China and Europe), electric vehicles see their sales increasing year after year. In the. [continued] The post USA Up To 8% BEV Share Of Auto Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets reviewed by Consumer Reports

Teslarati

Consumer Reports (CR) has published its review of the Tesla Cybertruck. While the publication pointed out a number of faults in the all-electric pickup truck, CR’s Cybertruck review actually proved to be one of the more balanced takes of the vehicle. While Consumer Reports called out some of the Cybertruck’s typical points of criticism, such as its large A-pillars that make turning a bit challenging and the lack of physical buttons in the cabin, the magazine also gave credit for the Cybertruck’

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Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing

Electrek

Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing.

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Tesla Korea rolls out 0% interest financing offer for Model Y RWD and AWD

Teslarati

Tesla Korea incited some speculations among electric vehicle enthusiasts earlier this month when it started sharing cryptic “0” posts on social media platforms X and Instagram. These mysterious zeros, as it turned out, were referring to a 0% interest promotion for qualified Tesla Model Y variants. As could be seen in a post on Direct Auto , Tesla Korea is offering a 0% interest rate on loans of up to 60 months for the base Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and the midrange Model Y Long Range Dual M

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NIO (NIO) stock climbs after securing huge $470 million cash injection

Electrek

China’s NIO (NIO) just received a $470 million cash investment as it prepares for its next growth stage. With the new funding and the launch of its low-cost Onvo brand, NIO is laying the groundwork to accelerate sales.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinting at drone production: Morgan Stanley

Teslarati

On Monday, September 30, 2024, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas predicts that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been hinting at trying out drone production. “Is it just me, or are you seeing more ‘breadcrumbs’ from Tesla’s CEO that could potentially connect Tesla with aviation? Tesla sits at the intersection of robotics and AI. Cars (81% of TSLA revenue…and falling) are just one expression,” wrote Jonas in a recent note.

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Big discounts are coming for Jeep, Dodge as US sales crash ahead of first EV launches

Electrek

Jeep and Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, will offer hefty discounts and reduce output as it looks to reverse plunging US sales. Stellantis warned of significantly lower profits this year as US sales fall. It’s also facing rising low-cost competition from China globally.

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Philippines builds its own EV battery plant 

Teslarati

The Philippines is embracing the world of electric vehicles. On Monday, September 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines inaugurated the country’s first battery plant for electric vehicles. “We have worked very hard and tried to do our best to bring this kind of technology to the Philippines with a clear recognition that this is the future,” said the Philippines’ President Marcos. “As the first manufacturing plant in the Philippines for advanced iro

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Bosch announces its new e-bike motor and bigger batteries

Electrek

Bosch has long been a leader in the premium electric bicycle drivetrain market and now looks to further build on its strong foundation with the launch of several new products. Electric mountain bikes (eMTBs), which are a staple of Bosch’s e-bike prowess, are likely to benefit most from the new motor and larger battery options.

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Tesla Robotaxi event unlikely to change these two things, firm says

Teslarati

Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi event is all the hype for the automaker and its investors, but a firm is now saying it is unlikely to change these two things for the company. Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event will show off a new vehicle platform and potentially break down a timeline of when the automaker truly expects to have fully self-driving vehicles on the road.

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Segway x260 electric dirt bike $975 off, Anker SOLIX early fall Prime Day sale offers $4,134 in savings, BMX e-bike low, more

Electrek

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals in a higher gear, with Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike taking the lead at $5,525. Anker has launched its early fall Prime Day sale that will be ending right along with the upcoming 2-day event and has the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station starting from $1,199 , with plenty of discounted bundle and extra savings options too.

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Tesla victorious in misleading statement suit for Full Self-Driving

Teslarati

Tesla was victorious in a lawsuit that claimed some of its statements regarding its Full Self-Driving suite were misleading and were used to push its stock price upward. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín dismissed the suit, which was brought on by shareholders, who said CEO Elon Musk exaggerated the capabilities and timeline of Tesla Full Self-Driving capabilities.

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State-of-the-Art DC Fast Charging Hub at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

Kempower Provides EV Fast Charging Solutions for Revel at Pier 36 in Manhattan, Fastest Charging Station in NYC Lower Manhattan, NY — In a monumental leap towards sustainable urban mobility Kempower and Revel, the leading provider of public fast charging in New York City; celebrated the opening of state-of-the-art DC fast charging hub at. [continued] The post State-of-the-Art DC Fast Charging Hub at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, New York City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SpaceX arrives to save astronauts stranded by Boeing on ISS

Teslarati

SpaceX sent a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday to save two astronauts stranded in Space. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stuck on the ISS since June aboard a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The mission was expected to be just a week long. However, several issues on the Starliner aircraft, including malfunctioning thrusters, were so severe that NASA was unwilling to allow the two astronauts back on board because they were not sure if they coul

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Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE

Electrek

Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower , along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s waters. Aquaculture specialist and oyster cultivator Maine Ocean Farms has received a grant from the government to deploy custom-built electric boats that will be recharged by Aqua superPower fast chargers.

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Kia completes first EV factory in South Korea amid slowdown

Teslarati

Kia Corporation, a Hyundai Motor Company brand, completed its first electric vehicle (EV) factory in South Korea amid a slowdown in the industry. The upgraded factory will launch production with the Kia EV3. It has an annual capacity of 150,000 units. Kia plans to produce the EV4 in the new factory by the second quarter of 2025. The Kia EV4 will be unveiled to the public soon as the company’s first all-electric sedan.

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Top Automakers in US for Share of Their Sales Being Electric — Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

After three other US auto market reports for the 2nd quarter of 2024, I’m on to the last one, and it’s my favorite one. This one looks at the share of different auto brands’ and auto groups’ sales that are electric*. This report is more fleshed out than ever this. [continued] The post Top Automakers in US for Share of Their Sales Being Electric — Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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