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GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV

Green Car Reports

GM's Orion Assembly Plant won't build electric trucks until mid-2026, now Buick's EV timeline just became TBD The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin purpose-built platform General Motors is again delaying a planned ramp-up of electric pickup trucks, as well as the first Buick EV for the U.S., reports Bloomberg (via.

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The U.S. Will Have More EV Fast Chargers Than Gas Stations In Less Than A Decade

InsideEVs

There are over 10,000 fast-charging stations across the country, with 700 new locations added just in the second quarter.

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Deployable rear step with in-built diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks

Green Car Reports

Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enable easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren't new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future electric.

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The US’s largest co-located solar + battery storage project is online

Electrek

The Gemini Solar + Storage project in Nevada – the US’s largest co-located solar + battery energy storage system – is now operational.

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

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Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz

CleanTechnica EVs

A million-mile EV battery is one step closer to your new electric car, and Mercedes-Benz is among the automakers ready to pounce on it. The post Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells

Electrek

Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on.

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Jeep to challenge Rivan, Tesla Cybertruck with the Gladiator EV pickup

Electrek

Jeep plans to launch the electric Gladiator we’ve been waiting for. Although it won’t hit the market for another few years, Jeep hopes the Gladiator EV can fend off top-selling rivals like Rivian’s R1S and R1T and Tesla’s Cybertruck. Here’s what to expect from the electric Jeep pickup.

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Rivian CEO: R3X arriving "as soon as we possibly can," before R3

Green Car Reports

The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X or R3 will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the basis for the R3 The Rivian R3X electric hatchback will arrive before the base R3, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with The Verge this week.

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Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’

Electrek

Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. It is now planned for October 10th and CEO Elon Musk is hinting at potential ‘one more thing’ at the event.

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Porsche says EV transition to "take years," Audi refocuses on PHEVs

Green Car Reports

Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan to go all-electric Two Volkswagen Group brands now expect the EV transition to take longer than originally thought. Porsche previously said it was.

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

Brief

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Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV

Electrek

Tesla has reiterated its plans to build cheaper electric vehicles, but you shouldn’t expect the previously announced $25,000 electric car.

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Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake

CleanTechnica EVs

As climate change exacerbates natural disasters, it is good to see electric vehicle owners stepping into the breach to provide backup power in an emergency. We have read about EVs “keeping the lights on,” and even powering a dialysis machine, but can we use them effectively and regularly to support. [continued] The post Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Vayu unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ LiDAR-free delivery robot that can drive 20 mph on city streets

Electrek

Robotics and AI specialist Vayu has unveiled a new delivery robot called the One today, which was designed to autonomously navigate stores and streets at speeds up to 20 mph. The company also secured its first order for a massive amount of robots to put into commercial operations.

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Rivian Just Dramatically Cut Charging Time With A Software Update

InsideEVs

There's a new fastest-charging Rivian and it's not the one you'd expect.

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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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BasiGo’s Impressive Progress With Electric Buses In Kenya Illustrates The Incredible Opportunity To Tackle Africa’s Transport Challenges

CleanTechnica EVs

We cover quite a lot of developments in the EV space across Africa. One of my favorite things about this is following up on the progress of some of the companies that are active in the nascent electric mobility industry across the continent’s various regions. One segment that is set. [continued] The post BasiGo’s Impressive Progress With Electric Buses In Kenya Illustrates The Incredible Opportunity To Tackle Africa’s Transport Challenges appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year

Electrek

Elon Musk says that he would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have “unsupervised” self-driving next year. Though, like most of Musk’s self-driving timeline, you should probably ignore.

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Marjorie Greene Says The Dumbest Thing I Think I’ve Ever Heard About EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s a scene in the movie Dumb and Dumber, where Lloyd drives the dog van the wrong way for hundreds of miles. Then, in desperation, he trades the car for a moped that the pair must then use to get to Aspen, Colorado. “You know, Lloyd, just when I think. [continued] The post Marjorie Greene Says The Dumbest Thing I Think I’ve Ever Heard About EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elephant Robotics’ Mercury Humanoid Robot Empowers Embodied AI Research

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by Elephant Robotics. Elephant Robotics has gone through years of research and development to accelerate its mission of bringing robots to millions of homes and a vision of “Enjoy Robots World”. From the collaborative industrial robots P-series and C-series, which have been on the drawing board since its establishment in 2016, to the lightweight desktop 6 DOF collaborative robot myCobot 280 in 2020, to the dual-armed, semi-humanoid robot myBuddy , which

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The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are. [continued] The post The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits

The Driven EV News

Elon Musk concedes discounts by rival EV makers is taking toll on profits, and promises a "more affordable" EV in early 2025 - but its main focus is on autonomy, and most growth will come from energy storage. The post Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen hopes new Scout EV pickup and SUV, Rivian tie-up will attract US buyers

Electrek

Can Volkswagen double its US market share by 2030? That’s the plan. VW will lean on new EVs, including a Scout-branded electric pickup and SUV, and its new Rivian partnership to charge up sales.

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Tesla Will Reveal Its Robotaxi On October 10: Elon Musk

InsideEVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he delayed the reveal of the company's autonomous vehicle to ask for some design changes.

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Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs

Electrek

Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs.

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Musk Says Tesla Will Have "Unsupervised" Self Driving Soon, Like He Said In 2016

InsideEVs

Musk claims that Tesla will have the "miles between interventions" to support unsupervised FSD in the next five months, probably.

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iRobot's Autowash Dock Is (Almost) Automated Floor Care

Cars That Think

The dream of robotic floor care has always been for it to be hands-off and mind-off. That is, for a robot to live in your house that will keep your floors clean without you having to really do anything or even think about it. When it comes to robot vacuuming, that’s been more or less solved thanks to self-emptying robots that transfer debris into docking stations, which iRobot pioneered with the Roomba i7+ in 2018.

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The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Has 24% Fewer Parts Than The 2024 Model

InsideEVs

GM CEO Mary Barra said customers won’t spot the differences. But it's key to reducing EV costs, just like Rivian and others are doing.

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Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version

Electrek

Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV , its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. Before then, however, the 1,548hp BEV will chase some world records at a world-famous track.

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GM 'Repeatedly Fumbles The Ball' On New Technology, Ex-Cruise CEO Says

InsideEVs

Former Cruise boss Kyle Vogt invokes GM's EV1 in a scathing tweet about the company canceling its Origin autonomous shuttle.

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Kodiak Robotics completes first driverless semi truck delivery ahead of commercial operations

Electrek

Kodiak Robotics is touting its latest milestone in fully autonomous commercial vehicles today after completing a driverless truck delivery to partner and customer Atlas Energy Solutions in Texas. The delivery marks a key step in beginning commercialized autonomous operations as early as next year.

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Tesla Q2 2024: Revenue Up, But Profits Down Amid Price Cuts, Slower Sales

InsideEVs

However, it's still another profitable quarter for Tesla.

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Mooncool’s new fat tire electric trike hopes to shake things up

Electrek

The TK1 folding electric trike from e-bike brand Mooncool is yet another new entrant into the quickly growing segment of full-size electric trikes.

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Rivian's CEO Is Right. Apple CarPlay Is Overrated

InsideEVs

Automakers are getting better at software than most customers realize, but they still cling to Apple CarPlay. How does that change?

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Have Some Renewable Energy With Your Rivian R2 Pre-Order

CleanTechnica EVs

Rivian customers on the pre-order list for the new R2 electric SUV can look forward to more renewable energy for their zero emission ride. The post Have Some Renewable Energy With Your Rivian R2 Pre-Order appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian CEO spills the tea on why Ford, Mercedes tie-ups fell through

Electrek

It wasn’t too long ago that Rivian and Ford were expected to build EVs together. Then, Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced plans to produce electric vans. Although both fell through long ago, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently spilled the tea on why the tie-ups really failed.

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