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

Brief

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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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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 Model 3 Lease Price Goes Down To $299 Per Month

InsideEVs

Previously, Tesla’s most affordable model could be had for $329/month.

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MAX & Kofa Partner for TAILG Jidi Electric Motorcycle Financing in Ghana

CleanTechnica EVs

Lagos-headquartered MAX describes itself as a technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve mobility challenges in Africa. MAX has over fourteen branches across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. It says its work helps to democratise access to vehicle ownership and empower mobility entrepreneurs with financial support services. MAX’s website adds.

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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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Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

InsideEVs

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

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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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Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

InsideEVs

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

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Volkswagen Planning 30 Fully Electric Models For China By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen Group set out several years ago to be a leader in the transition to electric vehicles. Not everything has gone according to plan, but it’s been moving forward — to be honest, at quite a fast clip for a company of its size. Two of its electric vehicle (EV). [continued] The post Volkswagen Planning 30 Fully Electric Models For China By 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

InsideEVs

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

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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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Join Us for Live Tesla FSD (Supervised) Drive & Tesla Discussion

CleanTechnica EVs

Interested in watching an unfiltered Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) drive? Want to interact with us via chat while we go on this drive? (Of course, the person not driving will check the chat, not the person directly supervising FSD.) Want to provide some input on what we test with. [continued] The post Join Us for Live Tesla FSD (Supervised) Drive & Tesla Discussion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Volkswagen Gets Critical Tech Boost in China from Xpeng

CleanTechnica EVs

I think many EV fans and followers have been impressed and optimistic about Volkswagen Group’s focus on electrification in recent years — basically, since the big Dieselgate scandal shook everything up. Volkswagen Group came up with one of the first big plans from legacy automakers to roll out dozens of. [continued] The post Volkswagen Gets Critical Tech Boost in China from Xpeng appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Aptera Solar EV Looks Ready For Production In New Videos

InsideEVs

Even though the company has been pretty quiet for the last year, Aptera is still committed to putting its solar EV into production.

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Video Friday: SpaceHopper

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. RoboCup German Open : 17–21 April 2024, KASSEL, GERMANY AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 : 22–25 April 2024, SAN DIEGO Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN,

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Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer

Electrek

Polestar’s new electric SUV, the Polestar 4 , is set to hit the Korean market in June, Hyundai and Kia’s home turf.

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Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Down 22% In March 2024

InsideEVs

All-electric car sales decreased even more, by 29% year-over-year.

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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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‘No Incentives For You,’ Mexico Tells Chinese Carmakers After U.S. Pressure

InsideEVs

A major win for U.S. automakers as Mexico halts all future meetings with Chinese carmakers and stops incentives for local factories.

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Kia EV5 GT leak reveals sporty electric SUV design

Electrek

A new Kia electric SUV is getting the GT treatment. Images leaking out of China are giving us our first look at the Kia EV5 GT trim.

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Kia EV9 Offers Special Feature for NBA Fans

CleanTechnica EVs

Someone at Kia is apparently a big NBA fan. The award-winning EV9 is getting an update that allows those with exceptional amounts of team spirit to show what NBA team they support — just in time for the playoffs. Unfortunately, the sample images include a big error — they support. [continued] The post Kia EV9 Offers Special Feature for NBA Fans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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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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