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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free charging

Green Car Reports

More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for free.

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Mobileye just proved Elon Musk right

Teslarati

Mobileye just deserted its internal development of lidar systems, proving Elon Musk right once again. The company announced today it would ditch the development of “next-generation frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidars for use in autonomous and highly automated driving systems,” something Musk said would happen years ago. Elon Musk predicting lidar technology is a dead end for self-driving cars. pic.twitter.com/ok9FauLU4L — ELON DOCS (@elon_docs) May 5, 2024 Musk, a vocal

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Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve

Green Car Reports

Volvo might end gas models sometime after 2030 even if demand still exists Charging infrastructure, slower EV adoption are behind new timeline Volvo PHEVs will keep evolving toward EV, with smaller engines too Although Volvo last week walked back plans to sell only plug-in vehicles by 2030, relaxing the electrified target to 90% by then, its.

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Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans get the green light in Japan

Electrek

Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans officially gained approval from Japan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (METI). The certification gives Toyota the green light to develop and build next-gen EV batteries as part of Japan’s plans to boost domestic supply.

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

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Tesla working on buildout of pull-through Superchargers

Teslarati

Recent comments from Tesla executives on social media indicate that the electric vehicle maker is hard at work ramping the buildout of Superchargers with pull-through stalls. This should be a pretty welcome update for electric vehicle owners, especially those who tend to travel with a trailer. Tesla’s update on its pull-through Supercharger buildout came as a response to a conversation on social media platform X.

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How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US

Electrek

It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves.

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Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more

Electrek

Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update rolled out today, unlocking a host of new features, such as 3D lane visualization and turn-by-turn navigation with Apple CarPlay. Here’s what else is new in Lucid UX 2.4.

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Panasonic Energy prepared to produce 4680 cells in Japan

Teslarati

Panasonic Energy is ready to mass produce 4680 cells in Japan for Tesla and other automakers. On Monday, September 9, Panasonic Energy stated it finalized preparations for the mass production of 4680 cells. It sent 4680 samples to automakers that already partner with the company. Panasonic Energy is waiting to hear from the automakers before starting 4680 production.

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Polydrops introduces electric travel trailer with solar panels from Aptera, priced under $40K

Electrek

A new recreational mobility startup, Polydrops, has recently unveiled its latest model—a solar-electric travel trailer called the P21. This sustainable second home on wheels was designed with comfort and efficiency in mind and features solar technology from Aptera as well as a bunch of other cool features—all for a starting price below $40,000.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases huge change to Yoke operation of Autopilot

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is interested in what could be considered a huge change to its Autopilot suite if your vehicle has a Yoke. Tesla Autopilot features a few Advanced Driver Assistance features that help make vehicle operation “safer and less stressful.” The two features that are included with Autopilot, which comes standard on every Tesla vehicle , are Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer.

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

Brief

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Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme

Electrek

Tesla has considered an arrangement that would license AI models from CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, according to WSJ. It would be the latest in a number of conflicts of interest that have cropped up related to Musk’s channeling of resources from Tesla, a public company, to xAI, his own privately-held company, though Musk denied the report without reading it.

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Tesla launches Autopark for Cybertruck

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched Autopark for Cybertruck, marking the first major step in the pickup’s release of the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suites, which have yet to be fully activated. Tesla Cybertruck will eventually equip the complete Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suites , but the automaker needed to deal with the various changes the vehicle has compared to the others in its lineup.

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World’s 1st Electric Timber Truck with Crane Takes Sustainable Forestry to the Next Level

CleanTechnica EVs

The forestry industry just saw a major leap towards sustainability with the debut of the world’s first electric timber truck equipped with a crane. Unveiled in Sweden at the Elmia Lastbil fair, this cutting-edge vehicle is the result of a collaboration between SCA and Scania. It’s set to revolutionize timber. [continued] The post World’s 1st Electric Timber Truck with Crane Takes Sustainable Forestry to the Next Level appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk projected to become world’s first trillionaire in 2027: report

Teslarati

A recent analysis from wealth tracking group Informa Connect Academy has projected that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027. This is, at least, if Musk’s net worth continues to grow at its average annual rate of 110%. Elon Musk is currently listed as the world’s wealthiest person , with a net worth of $237 billion, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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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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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

Electrek

The innovative founders of ARKHAUS , a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.

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Tesla is working to increase Android capabilities in its vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla is working to increase the capabilities that owners will have if they utilize an Android smartphone, helping bring more features to those who do not use iOS, Apple’s software platform. Android owners are at a distinct disadvantage if they drive a Tesla. For the most part, new features come quicker to iPhone users. Android owners still receive the same features, but it is usually weeks, or sometimes months, later than when iPhone users receive them.

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Tesla (TSLA) gains on good numbers coming from China, but is it enough to compensate?

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has gained back some after slipping last Friday seemingly on good sales numbers coming from China. But is it enough to compensate for the rest of the world?

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SpaceX’s Starlink to face Amazon rival in the UK

Teslarati

SpaceX’s Starlink internet services will face off with Amazon’s LEO (low Earth orbit) internet service, Project Kuiper, in the United Kingdom (UK). Amazon’s Project Kuiper is close to receiving its license from the British telecommunication regulator, Ofcom, to offer services in the UK. Last week, Ofcom requested comments on Amazon Kuiper Services Europe SARL’s application to operate in the UK.

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Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration

Electrek

Tesla and Eaton, a giant multinational manufacturer focused on intelligent power management, are partnering to improve Powerwall integration with the latter’s smart breakers.

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Tesla China’s year-to-date domestic sales were highest in August: report

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla China’s domestic vehicle sales have reached their highest level this year so far in August 2024. During the month, Tesla China is estimated to have sold 63,456 vehicles in the domestic auto market. This translates to a 37.27% increase from July’s results. Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) have indicated that Tesla China sold 86,697 vehicles wholesale in August 2024.

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Is Volvo’s EV Plan Change EV Pessimism or Tech Adoption Realism?

CleanTechnica EVs

When I first saw news that Volvo was pushing back its plan to transition 100% to full electric vehicles (BEVs), I thought something along the lines of, “Ugh, another automaker is using some lame excuses to water down and delay its EV plans.” And maybe that is what it is. [continued] The post Is Volvo’s EV Plan Change EV Pessimism or Tech Adoption Realism?

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Will the "AI Scientist" Bring Anything to Science?

Cars That Think

When an international team of researchers set out to create an “AI scientist” to handle the whole scientific process, they didn’t know how far they’d get. Would the system they created really be capable of generating interesting hypotheses, running experiments, evaluating the results, and writing up papers? What they ended up with, says researcher Cong Lu , was an AI tool that they judged equivalent to an early Ph.D. student.

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Tesla-financed bus line takes first trip for Giga Berlin employees

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a new bus service in Germany for Giga Berlin employees, created to give employees a new option to get to work alongside several others. Earlier this Summer , we reported on Tesla’s all-electric train in Germany , which created a new way for people to get to and from work without driving their cars. There is also a bike route that would take employees straight to work.

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A Decade Later — Huge Tesla Milestone in Florida!

CleanTechnica EVs

I had a blast at the official grand opening celebration of the new Tesla flagship location here in Sarasota this past weekend. When Tesla sent me from NYC down here to Florida back in 2013, the company’s only sales presence in the entire Gulf Coast region consisted of just me, [continued] The post A Decade Later — Huge Tesla Milestone in Florida!

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Tesla reaches supercharger milestone, opens multiple new sites

The Driven EV News

Tesla opens multiple new sites across two states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further in the coming months. The post Tesla reaches supercharger milestone, opens multiple new sites appeared first on The Driven.

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Northvolt’s Initial Outcomes from Its Strategic Review

CleanTechnica EVs

In streamlining operations, Northvolt will initially focus on large-scale cell manufacturing whilst reducing costs and exploring future strategic partnerships for the purpose of securing its position in the global battery landscape. Northvolt is today announcing its initial steps to be taken as part of its strategic review. These measures reflect. [continued] The post Northvolt’s Initial Outcomes from Its Strategic Review appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia wants a bigger slice of the US EV market with new discounts to win over rivals

Electrek

Are you seeing more Kia electric cars on the road? It’s not just you. Kia’s EVs, including the EV6 and new EV9, have helped push the brand to two consecutive record-breaking sales months in the US. With its new conquest cash incentive, Kia is now taking aim at Tesla drivers as it looks to win over owners.

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Costa Rica EV Sales Report: Latin America’s Champion Surpasses All Expectations in July as ¼ of Market Becomes Fully Electric in July

CleanTechnica EVs

Seven months ago, I wrote this: If January is to be an indicator, 2024 will also bring great growth to Costa Rica’s EV market, but it’s hard to predict where it will end. One can hope for 25% market share, but I feel somewhere around 17% is more plausible. Time. [continued] The post Costa Rica EV Sales Report: Latin America’s Champion Surpasses All Expectations in July as ¼ of Market Becomes Fully Electric in July appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Yamaha YDX-MORO e-bike $2,880 off, BLUETTI 204Wh power station $149, Anker EverFrost cooler, more

Electrek

Monday is here, and with it comes the latest roundup of the best Green Deals. Headliners include a couple of markdowns and bonuses on Yamaha and Lectric e-bikes, in addition to a compact power station, and a powered cooler from Anker that doubles as a portable USB-C charger. First and foremost, let’s give some attention to a wild $2,880 price drop on Yamaha’s YDX-MORO e-bike that is now available for $1,919.

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KIST quantum error correction breakthrough propels quantum computing forward

Innovation News Network

KIST has made an advancement in quantum error correction, a critical solution for the practical application of quantum computing. The post KIST quantum error correction breakthrough propels quantum computing forward appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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We Can’t Let Governments Regulate E-Bikes To Death

CleanTechnica EVs

E-bikes are essential to efforts to address not only climate change, but urban pollution, congestion, and many other problems. But, like any good thing, there’s always a temptation to give into fear and try to control new technologies with an iron fist. In this article, I’m going to discuss why. [continued] The post We Can’t Let Governments Regulate E-Bikes To Death appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E.U.'s Gas Car Ban: Italy Warns Of Industry 'Collapse'

InsideEVs

The European Union is set to ban internal-combustion cars in 2035. Italy thinks doing so will cause an industry "collapse.

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BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000

Electrek

The new BYD Han flagship sedan has arrived. BYD launched the “Evolved” 2025 Han EV featuring its latest tech and a low starting price of just $25,300 (179,800 yuan).

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Lucid just made its vehicles safer and better with a new Software Update

Teslarati

Lucid made its vehicles safer and better by upgrading its driving assistance suite, DreamDrive Pro, and making several other changes to increase functionality and ease of use across the car. The update is Lucid UX 2.4 and will start rolling out today in North America. Credit: Lucid Starting with DreamDrive Pro , there are now four brand new enhancements to the suite that help with navigation, stop-and-go traffic, and lane visualization.

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