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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

Green Car Reports

New factories producing EVs and their batteries are bringing more jobs to the Southeast, but utilities are trying to meet the power demands of these factories with natural-gas power plants rather than renewable energy, reports Energy News Network. Anticipated demand from the auto industry—as well as solar-panel manufacturing and data.

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Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]

Electrek

As the brand prepares to kick off its low-cost EV offensive, Kia’s cheapest EV2, starting around $14,500 (20 million Won), was spotted testing in a new video. Check out the first glimpse of the Kia EV2 below.

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Cybertruck recall, US fast-charger growth, EV factories taxing grid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Road-trip fast-chargers for EVs are growing at a record pace. EV factories in the Southeast may inadvertently be creating more pollution for all ratepayers. And saving seconds with soap may have initiated an in-person recall of thousands of Cybertrucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. “Trapped” accelerator pedals are.

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Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y back to its lowest price ever

Electrek

Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y, Model S and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as do prices of the newly-released Cybertruck.

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

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Tesla Model S, Model X, and Model Y receive new round of price adjustments in the US

Teslarati

Tesla has implemented a series of price adjustments to the Model S, Model X, and Model Y. With their price adjustments, the two flagship vehicles and Tesla’s best-selling car have become a bit more affordable for consumers. The reengineered Tesla Model 3 , which was launched in the United States last January, was not affected by the recent round of price cuts.

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Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package

Electrek

Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder, Leo Koguan, confirmed that he is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package and the re-election of two board members.

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GM Picks Up The Electric Pickup Truck Torch Dropped By Cybertruck

CleanTechnica EVs

GM pushes the electric pickup truck envelope with new vehicle-to-home EV charging package, starting with the new Chevy Silverado EV. The post GM Picks Up The Electric Pickup Truck Torch Dropped By Cybertruck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals

Green Car Reports

Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over sticky accelerator pedals, after the NHTSA earlier this week said that it was already communicating with Tesla on the issue. Cybertruck pedals may become trapped in a depressed, “accelerate” position after a lot of pressure has been applied by the driver, explains documents filed with.

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Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries

Electrek

Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries.

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Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

Teslarati

Earlier this week, Rivian announced plans to lay off 1% of its workforce. The electric vehicle (EV) car maker explained that the second round of job cuts will reduce costs during a slowdown in EV demand. “This was a difficult decision, but a necessary one to support our goal to be gross margin positive by the end of the year,” Rivian told Reuters in an email.

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

Brief

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ZEEKR unveils deluxe version of its MPV with marble and curtain glass called the 009 Grand

Electrek

EV brand ZEEKR has unveiled a new ultra-luxe version of its existing 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The new 4-seat ZEEKR 009 Grand was designed to deliver passengers “extreme luxury,” clad with polished marble, chrome accents, a giant LCD screen, and booming speakers. Did we mention it’s also speedy? Check this thing out.

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Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

InsideEVs

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.

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NIO denies new layoff rumors amid recent wave of EV job cuts

Electrek

Chinese EV maker NIO is denying rumors of a second round of layoffs circulating on social media. The speculation comes as several EV makers recently announced plans to scale back.

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More Than 3× As Many Tesla Model Y Sales As Tesla Model 3 Sales In USA In 1st Quarter

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s just had a tough quarter, including in the United States, but a tough quarter for Tesla would be a stunning, fantabulous success for any other company trying to sell electric vehicles. In the USA, according to data from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, more than one out of. [continued] The post More Than 3× As Many Tesla Model Y Sales As Tesla Model 3 Sales In USA In 1st Quarter appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

Electrek

DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% increase to nearly 8,200 total.

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Used Car of the Day: 1992 BMW 535i

The Truth About Cars

Today we serve up a heavily modified 1992 BMW 535i. This is apparently a "hobby" car that has never been driven in the winter and has been garage-kept. Mods include the camshaft, exhaust manifold and exhaust system (including the muffler), wheels, and radiator fan. There's a Bilstein suspension, launch control, Konig seats, and Alpina front and rear spoilers.

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Kia EV9 owners can now get in the game with custom interiors for their favorite NBA team

Electrek

Just ahead of playoffs, Kia is rolling out a new feature for EV9 owners, enabling them to represent their favorite NBA teams with custom interior display themes.

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Citroen introduces all-new C3 Aircross with electric powertrain

Electric Cars Report

Citroen unveiled the first image of all-new C3 Aircross, which shares with the C3 hatchback the same design identity, promise of space and onboard comfort, as well as the ambition to shake up the market with a very competitive pricing positioning. Both models are based on the same Smart Car platform allowing powertrain flexibility and […] The post Citroen introduces all-new C3 Aircross with electric powertrain appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm

Electrek

Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2, its first commercial offshore wind farm.

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Opinion: EV Range Does Matter

The Truth About Cars

Last month, I was chatting with Dave Thomas from CDK Global on the TTAC podcast. We were discussing electric vehicles, and Dave suggested that for many EV buyers, range isn’t that much of an issue. That’s because, he said, many EV buyers will be able to charge at home and/or at work on a daily basis, and they aren’t going to use their EVs for long road trips, especially if they have a second car that is internal-combustion or a hybrid.

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Podcast: Tesla layoffs, all-in on Robotaxi, shareholders vote, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s massive round of layoffs, Elon Musk putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi, important shareholders vote, and more.

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Ford Explorer Desk Drive Promised a Fax Machine and Coffee Pot

The Truth About Cars

The entertaining Ford Heritage Vault is a treasure trove of photos and information from the Blue Oval’s yesteryear, including the scattered forgotten concept vehicle. Whilst looking for details to inform another story, we stumbled upon this fantastic concept from when the Ford Explorer was brand new and taking the world by storm. Called the Explorer Desk Drive, playing on the ‘disk drive’ phrase of that era and the fact there was an actual desk in this thing, it made the auto show rounds in 1990

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

Electrek

Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park was considering ditching gas engines soon. But activists put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the ride, and fast. Late Thursday, those activists got their wish , and Disney announced that it would go all-electric with the ride within the next 30 months.

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Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving Cars

The Truth About Cars

Today is Friday, so it must be podcast day! In our newest episode, I speak with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumer fears that surround autonomous vehicles -- and how the industry can address them. I also chat with our resident auto-parts and accessories expert Matthew Guy to learn about headlight restoration kits, and then Matthew and I dissect NASCAR's race at Texas last weekend.

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I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens

Electrek

I test a lot of electric bicycles. It’s kind of my whole thing. People tell me I test more e-bikes than anyone else on the internet, but who’s counting, right? Yet here’s the thing: most of my e-bike testing involves just riding around on e-bikes to see how well they perform. This time though, I got the chance to try something entirely different. That’s right, I chucked an e-bike battery from the new Velotric Discover 2 into a tub full of water just for the hell of it.

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QOTD: Should Southern Auto Plants Unionize?

The Truth About Cars

Matt went long on the UAW's drive to unionize auto plants located in the American South. I don't need to recap pro- and anti-union arguments -- you know them by now. What I am curious about is this: Do you think unionization of these plants would be a good thing, or a bad thing? For example, does unionization buoy the local economy by giving workers more money to spend?

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Wheel-E Podcast: 2 kW Juiced JetCurrent e-bike, Lectric XPress, & 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 bike launches such as the Juiced JetCurrent Pro and Lectric XPress, Vinfast bringing its electric bike to the US market, the new Yadea Artist full-suspension lightweight electric scooter, waterproof e-bike batteries, and more.

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Ford Slides Retro Gauges into Mustang, Should Do F-150 Next

The Truth About Cars

It is flummoxing when automakers decide to saddle an enormous expanse of digital real estate with relatively few display options. Sure, the whole so-called Calm Screen from Hackett-era products at Ford was a fine idea – but not without supplementary options from which to choose. Fortunately, someone at Ford finally plowed through the red tape and infused the new Mustang with entertaining choices.

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Save $510 on the WORX Aventon e-bike at $1,190, plus Earth Day EV sales from Lectric and Rad Power

Electrek

After a week of incredible e-bike deals and special pre-order discounts, you’d think there wouldn’t be much left to cover, but as spring flowers bloom, so too does the desire for adventure – with three more deals. The joint WORX and Aventon e-bike hits $1,190 while a Lectric e-bike sale pairs deals with free accessory bundles. Plus, the RadRunner e-bike line starts from $1,299 alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals below.

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Circuit of the Americas is Offering to Buy Back Early Bird Ticket Packages to Re-Sell At a Higher Price

The Truth About Cars

Formula One has always been a rich person’s sport, but it has become equally as exclusive for fans trying to get tickets. Three-day passes for the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin can easily cost $600 or more, and prices at other venues are just as steep. Some fans got an early-bird deal for this year’s race at COTA, paying just $299 for three-day passes, but now, track officials are offering a buy-back so they can re-sell the tickets later at a higher price.

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Revving up for net zero: Prioritising EV training for the UK automotive industry

Innovation News Network

Learn about developments in the EV industry and why EV training is key to ensuring the UK automotive industry is fit for the future. The post Revving up for net zero: Prioritising EV training for the UK automotive industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla is ending its referral program on April 30th worldwide

Electrek

Tesla is once again axing its referral program, which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring new buyers to buy a Tesla.

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The Corvette's Executive Chief Engineer is Retiring After a Storied 47-Year-Long Career

The Truth About Cars

All good things eventually come to an end. The Chevy Corvette got its most dramatic makeover ever in 2020, but the man behind the car’s evolution since 2006 recently announced his retirement. Tadge Juechter, the Corvette Executive Chief Engineer, is retiring from General Motors after a career that spanned 47 years. His involvement with the Corvette saw some of the car’s most impactful designs, and he is only the fifth person to hold the coveted role within the company.

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VW Chattanooga plant, where ID.4 is made, votes to unionize in historic move

Electrek

It's the first union auto plant in the South, first from a foreign automaker, and first newly-unionized automaker in over 50 years.

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