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Report: Tesla plans to make $27,000 EV in Germany

Green Car Reports

Tesla plans to build a $25,000-euro (just under $27,000 at current exchange rates) EV at its factor near Berlin, according to a Reuters report published Monday. The report, cites an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter, but the source did not say when production would begin. CEO Elon Musk announced plans for the lower-priced EV during a.

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Rivian ends Amazon exclusivity, seeks new suitors for commercial vans

Electrek

Rivian will make its EDV available to customers other than Amazon, the company announced today as part of its Q3 earnings presentation. more… The post Rivian ends Amazon exclusivity, seeks new suitors for commercial vans appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Jeep, Dodge EV models: Timeline, details in UAW doc

Green Car Reports

A labor agreement between Stellantis and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has revealed the timing for several upcoming Jeep and Dodge EVs. A document published by the UAW detailing the terms of the agreement includes commitments Stellantis made during the negotiations for vehicle assembly at its unionized plants. That in turn confirms several.

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Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up

Electrek

Toyota is losing out as the world’s largest auto market accelerates its shift to EVs. The Japanese automaker informed dealers that it plans to cut production in China with one of its joint ventures. more… The post Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up appeared first on Electrek.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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UPDATE: Tesla Model X Catches Fire After Becoming Fully Submerged In Water

InsideEVs

Musk often says Teslas can be like boats for a while, but this video shows you should not mix water and a Tesla.

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Watch This Giant Chopstick Robot Handle Boxes With Ease

Cars That Think

Although robots are already in warehouses, shuffling small items between bins for shipping or storage, they have yet to take over the job of lugging big, heavy things. And that’s just where they could be of the most use, because lugging is hard for people to do. Several companies are working on the problem, and there’s likely to be plenty of room for all of them, because the opportunity is enormous.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

The Truth About Cars

This year has seen a surge of panicked reports discussing how the U.S. government has mandated vehicle hardware that would allow authorities to wrestle control away from the driver. Usually referenced as a ā€œkill switch,ā€ the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. The claim hangs responsibility on the extremely broad Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was passed in November of 2021.

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Tesla owner wins ~$10k settlement over Tesla’s false self-driving claims

Electrek

A Tesla owner in the UK challenged Tesla over its failure to deliver on its full self-driving claims and won a settlement representing a refund of his purchase cost of FSD, with interest, after filing a claim in small claims court. more… The post Tesla owner wins ~$10k settlement over Tesla’s false self-driving claims appeared first on Electrek.

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World EV Sales Now Equal 17% Of World Auto Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

Record month in September!

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In a first, US solar will generate more electricity than hydropower in 2024

Electrek

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects annual solar generation to surpass annual hydropower generation in 2024 for the first time. more… The post In a first, US solar will generate more electricity than hydropower in 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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See How Much You Can Save On Gas By Replacing Your ICE With An EV

InsideEVs

This electric car savings calculator lets you compare fuel costs between your current gas car and the EV you'd like to drive.

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ā€˜Tesla needs to close the gap with us,’ says BMW about batteries

Electrek

BMW appears highly confident about its latest generation of battery cells as it claims that ā€œTesla needs to close the gapā€ with them. more… The post ā€˜Tesla needs to close the gap with us,’ says BMW about batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Ramcharger PHEV, Jeep Wrangler EV, $27,000 Euro Tesla: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ram rolls out a shorter-range electric pickup with a full-size engine under the hood and a lot more range on gasoline. A Jeep Wrangler EV is in the cards. And Tesla wants to make a $27,000 EV in Germany. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ram on Tuesday revealed a fully redesigned lineup of Ram 1500 trucks. In addition to the 2025 Ram 1500.

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Gogoro smart electric scooters getting several Apple features

Electrek

Gogoro, a leading player in the battery-swapping electric scooter market is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Or more accurately, it’s working with the consumer electronics giant to incorporate key Apple features directly into its scooters. more… The post Gogoro smart electric scooters getting several Apple features appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Tesla Cybertruck With White Interior Trim Spotted At Gigafactory Texas

InsideEVs

The seats are still black, though.

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This camper fits in EV pickups like the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck, starting at $25K

Electrek

The brains behind the first fold-out cabin camper unveiled its latest platform this week. CAMP365 released its T Model, designed to fit EV truck beds, including the Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck , Ford F-150 Lightning, and others. more… The post This camper fits in EV pickups like the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck, starting at $25K appeared first on Electrek.

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GREEN.DAT.AI: Enabling energy-efficient AI services

Innovation News Network

GREEN.DAT.AI is accelerating the green energy transition through the development of energy-efficient AI services and data spaces. The post GREEN.DAT.AI: Enabling energy-efficient AI services appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rivian (RIVN) raises production goal again after strong Q3 earnings beat

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) released its third-quarter earnings after market close Tuesday, showing strong results as production and deliveries picked up. Meanwhile, losses are shrinking… more… The post Rivian (RIVN) raises production goal again after strong Q3 earnings beat appeared first on Electrek.

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2022 Tesla Model Y Owner Talks About The Good And The Bad After One Year

InsideEVs

Ryan Shaw has used his Model Y as a daily driver for a year now, which means it's time for an ownership update.

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US is ā€˜10 to 20 years behind’ China in battery production: Report

Electrek

The US is seriously lagging behind China in battery manufacturing and research, which holds a tight grip on the global battery supply chain. But two US senators are raising a red flag, saying it’s time to turn the ship around and focus on next-generation battery tech. more… The post US is ā€˜10 to 20 years behind’ China in battery production: Report appeared first on Electrek.

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GM to Halt Production of Cruise Origin Robotaxi After Repeated Incidents

InsideEVs

GM's production stoppage of the Cruise Origin comes days after Cruise announced a pause of all driverless operations nationwide.

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Audi finally begins building electric motors for new Porsche codeveloped PPE EV platform

Electrek

Audi has begun building electric motors for the long-awaited Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform being codeveloped with Porsche. The PPE has been delayed several times, pushing back highly-anticipated EVs, including the electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. more… The post Audi finally begins building electric motors for new Porsche codeveloped PPE EV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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UK: Plug-In Car Sales Improved By 33% In October 2023

InsideEVs

One out of four new cars sold was rechargeable and almost 16 percent were all-electric.

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Tesla Sweden strike update: Tesla comments, sympathy strikes expand

Electrek

Tesla service workers in Sweden are on strike, and Tesla commented publicly on the strike for the first time as sympathy strikes expand to shipping, cleaning and electrical workers. more… The post Tesla Sweden strike update: Tesla comments, sympathy strikes expand appeared first on Electrek.

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See The Rimac Nevera Beat The Tesla Model S Plaid At The Charging Game

InsideEVs

The Croatian hypercar can charge at double the speed of the American sedan.

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Ƙrsted is going to deploy AI across 5.5 GW of US wind, solar, and storage

Electrek

Ƙrsted will roll out artificial intelligence (AI) across 5.5 gigawatts (GW) of its land-based wind, solar, and energy storage assets in the US. more… The post Ƙrsted is going to deploy AI across 5.5 GW of US wind, solar, and storage appeared first on Electrek.

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EVs Take 24.5% Share In Germany — Enyaq Comeback

CleanTechnica EVs

October 2023 saw plugin EVs take 24.5% share of Germany’s auto market, down from a 32.5% share in October 2022, and amidst a hangover from September 2023 incentive changes. Full electrics nevertheless saw sales volume slightly increase YoY, whilst PHEV volume declined. Overall auto volume was 218,959 units, up some 5% YoY.

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Zero unveils 2024 electric motorcycle lineup, including new models

Electrek

Zero Motorcycles, the California-based manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles, has just revealed its new 2024 model line. The release includes several new models that expand upon the company’s previous top-tier frame design, now bringing it to several new models. more… The post Zero unveils 2024 electric motorcycle lineup, including new models appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Deliver For Loblaw Canada

CleanTechnica EVs

Loblaw will put a pair of Volvo VNR electric semi trucks to work delivering groceries and other goods throughout the Montreal metro.

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Lucid (LCID) cuts 2023 EV production target as operating losses widen in Q3

Electrek

Lucid Motors (LCID) is cutting its 2023 production goal following widening losses in Q3. The EV maker is facing stiff competition in the premium electric vehicle market. more… The post Lucid (LCID) cuts 2023 EV production target as operating losses widen in Q3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Smartville Is Giving Used Automotive Batteries A Second Life

CleanTechnica EVs

Smartville emerged as the product of of the University of San Diego, California, as a result of the research of co-founders Antoni Tong and Mike Ferry. They realized the need for and the opportunity to build a business around triaging and repurposing second life electric vehicle batteries.

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Hyundai extends free EV charger offer with IONIQ 5/6, Kona electric lease or purchase

Electrek

There’s still time to get a free EV charger with the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai electric vehicle. The deal is good on the 2023 or 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 or a 2023 Kona electric. more… The post Hyundai extends free EV charger offer with IONIQ 5/6, Kona electric lease or purchase appeared first on Electrek.

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Musk Makes The Move To Bring An Affordable Tesla To The European Market

CleanTechnica EVs

An affordable EV from Tesla would open up all-electric transportation to a whole new audience who desires the certainty of Superchargers.

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NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news and bad news

Electrek

If you live in New York City and enjoy getting around on two wheels, prepare to get hit with a whiplash of good and bad news from major micromobility providers in the city. Revel, known for its bright blue electric mopeds, is sunsetting those zippy little commuter machines in favor of cars. But on the other hand, the size of the electric Citi Bike fleet is set to grow considerably. more… The post NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news and bad news appeared first on Electrek.