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Honda CEO: Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030

Green Car Reports

Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. Yet decades on, segueing into an era of EVs, it has no battery-electric equivalent to the Civic. As Honda’s global CEO alluded this past week in a Q&A with Green Car Reports and various automotive and tech media at CES, it doesn’t see how the parallel.

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BMW declares ‘tipping point’ in shift from gas-powered cars to EVs as sales heat up

Electrek

BMW has crossed the “tipping point” as the automaker shifts from gas-powered vehicles to EVs. According to BMW’s CFO, from here on out, most of its growth will come from electric vehicles. more… The post BMW declares ‘tipping point’ in shift from gas-powered cars to EVs as sales heat up appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric car cold weather fears dispelled in Norway

Teslarati

Electric car cold weather fears were recently dispelled in Norway. Norway has been experiencing a cold wave since the beginning of the year, increasing the need for car recovery services. Svein Setrom from rescue service company Vikings Assistance Group noted a sharp increase in missions since 2022. Setrom has a clear winner in mind regarding cars and the cold: electric vehicles (EVs).

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Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report

Electrek

Panasonic said it will produce a new and improved version of the 2170 cells used in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the plant in Nevada that it operates with Tesla “sometime during 2024 or 2025,” according to a new report in Bloomberg. The new cells, which pack a lot more energy density, could help reduce EV prices, the company states. more… The post Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla could have its key to cheaper EVs as soon as this year thanks to Panasonic

Teslarati

Tesla could potentially offer cheaper prices on electric vehicles in the near future as Panasonic expects to roll out its updated and refined versions of the 2170 and 4680 battery cells as early as this year, its Chief Technology Officer for EV batteries said. Tesla and Panasonic have worked together for years, jointly operating the Gigafactory Nevada facility together and working cohesively as a unit to push EV efforts forward.

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Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter

Electrek

Elon Musk has made a bizarre statement in which he appears to complain about his smaller stake in Tesla and said that he prefers building products elsewhere unless he gets a bigger stake in the company. The statement is particularly bizarre when you consider the fact that he himself recently sold tens of billions of dollars worth of Tesla stock to buy a grossly overpriced Twitter. more… The post Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter appeared firs

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Tesla Optimus robot can’t build cars yet, but it is folding clothes

Electrek

Ultimately, Tesla would like for its Optimus humanoid robot to help build cars. It can’t do that just yet, but Elon Musk has shared a new video of the robot impressively folding clothes. more… The post Tesla Optimus robot can’t build cars yet, but it is folding clothes appeared first on Electrek.

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Renewables to overtake coal as largest global electricity source in 2025

Teslarati

During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai last month, world leaders from over 130 national governments agreed to set a goal to triple world renewable energy installations by 2030. While more effort is needed to reach that goal, one energy organization has predicted that renewables will overtake coal generation as the world’s largest electricity source in early 2025.

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Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes

Electrek

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes. more… The post Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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5G network testing revolutionised with $1.9m federal grant

Innovation News Network

Funded by a $1.9m grant from NTIA, a new Rice University project is advancing 5G network testing methods. Read more here. The post 5G network testing revolutionised with $1.9m federal grant appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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

Brief

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Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y

Electrek

A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. more… The post Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Optimus Bot tackles newest task: your laundry

Teslarati

Tesla’s Optimus Bot is now capable of a new and very useful task, as a new video from CEO Elon Musk shows: doing your laundry. Optimus is Tesla’s robot that it first unveiled a few years ago. In December, Tesla showcased the Gen 2 Optimus , which was capable of new tasks and talents and was incredibly impressive, considering the progress the company had made since the initial unveiling in 2021.

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Lucid (LCID) poaches Polestar, Maserati exec to spearhead European EV offensive

Electrek

California-based Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding globally. With a new European boss who brings extensive experience from Polestar, Maserati, and Audi, Lucid aims to build its brand in new markets. more… The post Lucid (LCID) poaches Polestar, Maserati exec to spearhead European EV offensive appeared first on Electrek.

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Mr. Beast uploads first video directly on Elon Musk’s X platform

Teslarati

YouTuber Mr. Beast uploaded his first full video directly on Elon Musk’s X platform. The upload is titled “$1 vs $100,000,000 Car” and is a fascinating experiment for testing X’s ad revenue potential. The video, which clocks in at 16 minutes and 28 seconds, showcases several iconic cars at various price points. In the video, Mr.

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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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BYD eyes lithium giant takeover as it expands its EV battery business

Electrek

China’s leader EV maker, BYD , has held “active” discussions with lithium producer Sigma Lithium as it looks to expand its battery business. more… The post BYD eyes lithium giant takeover as it expands its EV battery business appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla fans bid farewell to the OG Model 3, a true electric driver’s car

Teslarati

Last week, the Fremont Factory started producing the upgraded Model 3 sedan. With the change, Tesla effectively phased out the original Model 3. It was the end of an era, and numerous electric vehicle enthusiasts expressed their appreciation for the vehicle. The original Model 3, after all, is what made Tesla into a mainstream automaker — a company that is considered the undisputed trailblazer in the EV sector.

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World’s first floating offshore wind farm to be taken offline for up to 4 months

Electrek

The world’s first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland, is coming offline for three to four months for “heavy maintenance.” more… The post World’s first floating offshore wind farm to be taken offline for up to 4 months appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk teases complicated plan for Tesla Cybertruck in China

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility for the newly released Cybertruck to make it over to China as a display, though it could be more difficult to get the electric pickup on the country’s roads. In response to X user Ray4Tesla highlighting recent rumors that the Cybertruck may be arriving in China as a store display, Musk followed up saying that Tesla could ship some prototype units over to the country.

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Here’s how – and why – EVs and solar are connected

Electrek

EV owners are more likely to add solar panels to their homes, according to a new US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study – here’s why. more… The post Here’s how – and why – EVs and solar are connected appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla ranks second in customer website satisfaction study: J.D. Power

Teslarati

Tesla’s website has been ranked the second best among prospective car buyers, as shoppers seem to prefer those from automakers with electric vehicles (EVs) in their lineups. J.D. Power released the 2024 Winter U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study earlier this month, showing that web page satisfaction from EV buyers has increased since the last edition, released last summer.

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US’ largest private freight carrier adds 12 electric semis to its fleet

Electrek

The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has recently incorporated a dozen BEV Class-8 electric semis into its California fleet. This addition complements its extensive inventory of over 300 all-electric assets. more… The post US’ largest private freight carrier adds 12 electric semis to its fleet appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. In a post on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit , the Model Y owner shared that his DIY Tesla solar array charger has been under development for the past two years.

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2023 Volkswagen Group Electric Car Deliveries Up 34% Over 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen Group has posted sales data for 2024 that shows sales of its battery electric models were up in all major markets. The post 2023 Volkswagen Group Electric Car Deliveries Up 34% Over 2022 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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IF Metall gets a letter to withdraw sympathy measures in the Tesla Sweden strike

Teslarati

The Chairman of the municipal board in Vetlanda sent an open letter to IF Metall, asking the Swedish union to withdraw sympathy measures against third parties in its strike against Tesla. Chairman Robin Wallén Nilsson (M) of Vetlanda’s municipal board highlighted that IF Metall’s strike now affects third parties with collective agreement with its employees.

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U.S. EV Market Grows, Still Just 11% of Global EV Market

CleanTechnica EVs

As the global automotive industry pivots towards a more sustainable future, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market has shown remarkable. [continued] The post U.S. EV Market Grows, Still Just 11% of Global EV Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland risks stop-delivery notice or recall over compliance rule in Australia

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 Highland might be at risk of a stop-delivery notice or recall over a compliance rule in Australia. Federal regulators in Australia are investigating the refresh Tesla Model 3 for breaching a motor-vehicle rule under the Australian Design Rules (ADR). The breach regards a top-tether anchor point used to secure car seats for children.

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Porsche is finally unveiling the all-electric Macan EV this month – Here’s what to expect

Electrek

Porsche is finally unveiling its Macan EV , the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for. The all-electric Macan will show its face for the first time this month. Here’s what you can expect. more… The post Porsche is finally unveiling the all-electric Macan EV this month – Here’s what to expect appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk comments on Tesla bulls’ new compensation plan request

Teslarati

Elon Musk seemingly welcomed the idea of a new performance-based compensation plan for his work as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Tesla. Musk’s sentiments were shared in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, as a response to Tesla supporters who were highlighting that the CEO has been working at the EV maker without a salary for the last year or so.

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Australian EV Sales Steady in December — 2024 Looks Bright

CleanTechnica EVs

Within a resurgent Australian auto market in 2023, electric vehicles have maintained a steady presence at around 8% market share. [continued] The post Australian EV Sales Steady in December — 2024 Looks Bright appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LG opens its first EV charging equipment factory in the U.S.

Teslarati

South Korean electronics conglomerate LG Electronics has opened its first plant dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) charger production in the U.S., located in the state of Texas. According to a press release shared by the company on Monday, LG has opened the EV charger plant in Fort Worth, Texas, set to eventually have an annual capacity of over 10,000 units.

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EV Automakers Under Pressure To Demonstrate Material Circularity

CleanTechnica EVs

The automotive sector is under increasing pressure to move forward toward material circularity, which, in lay terms, means assessing the. [continued] The post EV Automakers Under Pressure To Demonstrate Material Circularity appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid is offering up to $10,000 credits for 2023 Air models 

Teslarati

Lucid is kicking off 2024 with an offer of up to $10,000 Air credit for 2023 Air models. The all-electric car manufacturer’s offer lasts until January 31. The company offers up to $7,500 Air credits for 2023 Air Pure and Air Touring trims. Lucid Air credits go up to $10,000 for the 2023 Air Grand Touring trim. Lucid’s Air credits are available for cash payments or loans, but only if delivery is taken within 7 days after it is ready to hand to the customer.

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Nissan, Behind On EVs, Delays Two U.S.-Made EVs To 2026 And 2027: Report

InsideEVs

The two EVs, a Nissan and an Infiniti, will be made in Canton, Mississippi—just later than expected.

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BYD Starts Shipping EVs on Explorer No. 1

CleanTechnica EVs

As BYD announced a little more than a month ago, it is getting into the ocean vessel business. The world’s. [continued] The post BYD Starts Shipping EVs on Explorer No. 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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