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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price

Green Car Reports

Ford on Tuesday confirmed lasting price cuts on the Mustang Mach-E lineup, along with 20% faster road-trip charging and a boost in range of up to 20 miles for the new model year. The automaker has also substituted in a new in-house-designed motor unit and thermal changes that altogether will make top-performance versions quicker-accelerating than.

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Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year

The Driven EV News

With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months. The post Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year appeared first on The Driven.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Fiat 500e is a small electric three-door hatchback that looks remarkably similar to the previous Fiat 500, sold in the U.S. from the 2012 through 2019 model years. This one’s offered only as a battery-electric vehicle (hence the “e”), at least for the moment. But Fiat plans to market it as a fashion accessory as much as.

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BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

Electrek

An EV for under $10,000? After selling nearly 35,000 Seagull models in March, cumulative sales of BYD’s cheapest electric car topped 360,000. And that’s in less than 12 months since it launched.

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

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Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate

Green Car Reports

Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California's EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. On March 20, Maine's Board of Environmental Protection voted 4-2 against adopting California's Advanced Clean Cars II rules, which accompany the state's planned ban on sales of new gasoline cars in 2035 and.

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Tesla China’s domestic sales doubled in March 2024: CPCA

Teslarati

Tesla China’s domestic sales saw a notable month-over-month rise in March 2024, with the electric vehicle maker selling 62,398 vehicles in the local market. That’s a 107.02% increase from the 30,141 units that the company sold domestically in February 2024. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) have previously indicated that Tesla sold 89,064 Giga Shanghai-made vehicles in March 2024.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV preps for debut following US sighting

Electrek

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is approaching its debut after the EV was spotted testing in the US. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 appears even bigger on the streets of California as it flaunts sleek new production lights.

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SpaceX begins deployment of Direct to Cell capable Starlinks

Teslarati

SpaceX began the deployment of their Direct to Cell Starlink satellites following a successful launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Saturday evening. Of the 21 satellites launched, 6 of them feature an advanced modem that is capable of connecting directly to cell phones the same way phones connect to land-based cell towers. Liftoff at sunset for Falcon 9 pic.twitter.com/sw6EoiGY82 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 7, 2024 These were not the first Direct to Cell Starlink satellites to lau

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87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla

Electrek

Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey.

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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Several states are stalling on adopting California’s EV mandate. And the Mustang Mach-E gets better in many different ways. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E boasts more range and faster charging—as well as quicker acceleration for much of the.

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

Brief

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Ford Slides 2024 Mustang Mach-E Electric Car Into Gap Left By Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

Smelling blood in the water, Ford emphasizes the electric car driver experience over self-driving cars to boost sales of its Mustang Mach-E. The post Ford Slides 2024 Mustang Mach-E Electric Car Into Gap Left By Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

Teslarati

Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into boosting its vehicle data collection team, with the electric vehicle maker going live with job openings for Prototype Vehicle Operators across multiple states in the US. A look at Tesla’s Careers Page shows that job listings for Prototype Vehicle Operators have been posted for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Miami, Florida; Littleton, Colorado; Bellevue, Washington; Draper, Utah; Jacksonville, Florida; Houston, Texas; Elgin, Illinois; Peabody, Massa

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Ford unveils new 2024 Mustang Mach-E with more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging

Electrek

Ford has unveiled its new 2024 Mustang Mach-E lineup, which offers more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging. The American.

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Tesla intern shares experience at Gigafactory Berlin

Teslarati

A former Tesla intern has shared his thoughts on his time at the company’s Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, calling the experience a “journey into the heart of innovation,” among other things. Silas Heineken, a 17-year-old resident of Grünheide, shared a post on X on Monday detailing his internship experience at the Tesla Gigafactory, dubbed Giga Berlin.

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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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Rivian is offering a free $5K STEALTH wrap vehicle shield for R1T and R1S orders

Electrek

For those looking to buy a Rivian EV, now may be the time. Throughout April, Rivian is offering a free STEALTH wrap to protect your R1T or R1S on orders. The offer is valued at $5,000.

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Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising

The Driven EV News

Could the fossil car industry survive without paid advertising? Should we ban fossil car ads like we did for cigarettes, given the impact on climate, health and environment? The post Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising appeared first on The Driven.

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Lucid (LCID) sneaks out record first quarter EV deliveries as price cuts take effect

Electrek

EV maker Lucid (LCID) set a record with EV deliveries hitting a new high in Q1 following significant price cuts. With production slipping, will it be enough for Lucid to hit its targets in 2024?

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Hyundai, Kia partner with Exide Energy Solutions for EV Battery Localization in India

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation with Exide Energy Solutions, a leading Indian battery company, as part of their electric vehicle expansion plans. With the expansion of their EV plans for the Indian market, Hyundai and Kia aim to localize their EV battery production, specifically focusing […] The post Hyundai, Kia partner with Exide Energy Solutions for EV Battery Localization in India appeared first on Electric

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

Electrek

For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries. Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars.

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Elon Musk shares thoughts on Tesla Sweden’s conflict with IF Metall union

Teslarati

During a recent X Spaces session with Nicolai Tangen , the Chief Executive Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between Tesla Sweden and trade union IF Metall. As per Musk, he remains optimistic about Tesla Sweden’s future. Musk discussed a number of topics during his X Spaces session with Tangen , such as Tesla’s potential entry into India and X’s current challenges in Brazil.

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EVgo expands Plug & Charge eligibility to over 50 EV models

Electrek

Fast charging network EVgo shared the progress of its Autocharge+ program today, relaying that over 50 Plug & Charge capable EVs are now eligible to utilize the feature. EVgo customers can skip the time required to access an app, credit card, or RFID and can simply plug in and begin their charging session.

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Tesla set to roll out Cybertruck charging improvements in Q2

Teslarati

Tesla is set to roll out charging improvements on the Cybertruck this quarter, aiming to boost the number of miles it can recover from a lower state of charge in a shorter span of time. It will also roll out improvements to Superchargers next week. As the Tesla Cybertruck was one of four electric trucks to be featured in Out of Spec’s Ocean to Ocean challenge, one thing that was highlighted quite frequently in the series was the pickup’s struggle to operate smoothly with Supercharger

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Florida beach town becomes the first to launch an all electric bus fleet

Electrek

The city of Hallandale Beach, Florida is in the news this week after becoming the only municipality in the state with a fully electric transit bus fleet.

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Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia

The Driven EV News

Tesla has opened its first in-house collision and body repair shop in the country with more to follow. The post Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Will Not Have True Robotaxi Release This Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Spoiler alert: My Tesla Model 3 with “Full Self Driving” (FSD) will not be able to operate and collect revenue as a robotaxi this year. No Tesla will be able to do so, unless quite narrowly geofenced in order to launch something. Additionally, there will be no new robotaxi vehicle. [continued] The post Tesla Will Not Have True Robotaxi Release This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How will climate change impact food production?

Innovation News Network

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy have developed a new method for predicting the financial impacts climate change will have on food production. The post How will climate change impact food production? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Vehicles Consumed.01% Of Total Electricity Consumption In Kenya From July To Dec 2023!

CleanTechnica EVs

There are some interesting takeaways from the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics report from Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The report covers the first half of the Financial Year 2023/2024, which is the period from July 2023 to December 2023. In his message, the Director General of EPRA. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Consumed.01% Of Total Electricity Consumption In Kenya From July To Dec 2023!

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Lucid shares Q1 2024 production and delivery numbers

Teslarati

Luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors has announced its first-quarter production and delivery numbers, earning its best quarter for deliveries yet. Lucid delivered 1,967 vehicles in Q1, producing as many as 1,728 units, according to a press release shared by the automaker on Tuesday. While the production figure is down from 2,314 in the first quarter of 2023, deliveries are up from just 1,406 during the same period.

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Chevy Silverado Electric Pickup Truck Gets 460 Miles On One Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

A while back, Kyle Conner, from the Out of Spec Reviews YouTube channel, previewed the Chevy Silverado electric pickup truck. He had a loaner from Chevy so he drove it around briefly and showed some of its features. He also mentioned it had a rather large battery pack and that. [continued] The post Chevy Silverado Electric Pickup Truck Gets 460 Miles On One Charge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why a leading electric bike company just slashed nearly all its prices

Electrek

Ride1Up , a San Diego-based electric bicycle maker known for an increasingly broad range of affordably-priced electric bikes, is trying to make its e-bikes even more accessible. The company just announced that effective immediately, it is cutting prices on nearly its entire lineup.

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EVgo Expands Autocharge+ to More Than 50 Electric Vehicle Models

Electric Cars Report

EVgo, one of the largest public fast charging networks in the US, announced that more than 50 EV models are eligible for its seamless Autocharge+ feature. Once enrolled, Autocharge+ showcases a best-in-class customer experience for EV drivers by eliminating the need to open an app, swipe a credit card, or tap an EVgo program (RFID) […] The post EVgo Expands Autocharge+ to More Than 50 Electric Vehicle Models appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla UBS survey predicts more headwinds ahead

Teslarati

A UBS survey on Tesla led the firm to predict more headwinds for the electric vehicle (EV) company in 2024. According to a note released on Tuesday, UBS believes slowing EV demand and rising competition from China would impact Tesla’s near-to-mid-term growth. “Given the survey results show [that] outside of China, a continued plateau in EV demand, and inside China more competition, we view the results as headwinds to TSLA[’s] unit growth over the coming year,” wrote UBS.

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Tesla Cybertruck to get a 20% charge speed increase

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck is soon going to get a 20% increase in its fast-charging speed through an over-the-air software update.

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How process intelligence unlocks the power of generative AI for business

Innovation News Network

Rupal Karia, Country Leader UK&I at Celonis, highlights the role process intelligence plays in adopting safe and effective AI strategies. The post How process intelligence unlocks the power of generative AI for business appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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