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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Green Car Reports

Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said.

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California’s Exploding Rooftop Solar Cost Shift

Energy Institute at HAAS

In 2024, residential PV will shift nearly $4 billion onto others’ bills, more than double the 2020 amount.

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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit

Green Car Reports

Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may want to take a fresh look at the numbers. The base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus last week, to $44,630, while the.

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Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand

Electrek

Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.

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Tesla prices; in-wheel motor Land Rover; airless tires, robotaxis, Autopia: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla cuts prices nearly across the board and appears to be pushing more people into Full Self Driving. Disney is making a popular automotive ride all-electric. Airless tires look like the future. And do in-wheel motors make more sense for EV conversions? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by.

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Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager

Electrek

Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, s s all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee. Now, the CEO is signaling a focus on Tesla.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

Teslarati

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday. The data showed that, over the course of a decade, Teslas averaged just $4,035 in maintenance and repair costs, compared to those of automakers Land Rover and Porsche, which landed at

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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

Electrek

More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

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Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway

InsideEVs

All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.

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Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge

The Driven EV News

EV fast charging gets a boost in Australia with 930 sites now open, and the charging sites are getting bigger and with more innovation too. The post Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge appeared first on The Driven.

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

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PepsiCo Ordered 100 Tesla Semis In 2017. Tesla Delivered 36 So Far

InsideEVs

Tesla built roughly 140 Semis to date, according to historical data and a new report from Reuters.

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Ampol to roll out more than 100 EV fast charging bays across Stockland shopping centres

The Driven EV News

Stockland and petroleum retailer Ampol announce plans to roll out one of the country’s largest networks of fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The post Ampol to roll out more than 100 EV fast charging bays across Stockland shopping centres appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla nears LG electrode deal to support over 1.3 million EVs: report

Teslarati

Tesla is reportedly nearing an electrode supply deal with Korean company LG Energy Solutions (LGES) that will support a high volume of electric vehicles (EVs), as the company prepares to lean further into in-house battery production. Citing sources within the industry, Korean news outlet Naver said on Monday that it confirmed that Tesla has ordered six trillion won (~$4.4 billion) worth of electrodes from LGES—or enough to supply the production of between 1.3 and 1.4 million EVs.

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Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory

Electrek

Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal.

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

Brief

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Kenya Power to Invest $2 Million Towards Promotion of Electric Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc (Kenya Power) is Kenya’s electric utility company. Kenya Power is the main offtaker of power produced by both national and independent power producers. Kenya Power then transmits, distributes, and retails the power to customers throughout Kenya. As of December 2023, the company had. [continued] The post Kenya Power to Invest $2 Million Towards Promotion of Electric Mobility appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD unveils luxurious Sea Lion 07 mid-size electric SUV interior poised to rival Tesla’s Model Y

Electrek

BYD is coming for Tesla’s sweet spot in the mid-size electric SUV market with its new Sea Lion 07. Ahead of its official launch, BYD unveiled the Sea Lion 07’s luxurious interior. Check out the first images below.

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There’s Now One EV Fast Charging Station For Every 15 Gas Stations

InsideEVs

Favorable policy is sparking a charging infrastructure boom in the U.S.

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The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground

Electrek

Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, broke ground today in Nevada.

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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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My First Adventure With The Kia EV9 Shows It’s Up To The Task, Even When Charging Companies Aren’t

CleanTechnica EVs

After getting my first impressions on Friday, I set out the next day to see how the Kia EV9 performed on the open road. So, I set out for Socorro, New Mexico, a small town on I-25 with some cool places in easy reach of the CCS charger. Everything went. [continued] The post My First Adventure With The Kia EV9 Shows It’s Up To The Task, Even When Charging Companies Aren’t appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work [video]

Electrek

American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its distribution centers as its experiments with a robotic workforce continue.

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The Hyundai Kona Electric Now Starts At $26,550 Thanks To A New Deal

InsideEVs

With the Chevy Bolt EUV gone, is the Kona EV the next great affordable electric crossover?

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Bolt Partners With M-KOPA To Launch Electric Motorcycle Fleet In Kenya — Will Deploy 5,000 Electric Motorcycles Within 3 Years

CleanTechnica EVs

Bolt, a leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, in collaboration with M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, today announced the launch of its electric bike fleet in Kenya. Through this partnership, new and existing drivers will have the opportunity to lease ROAM and Ampersand electric motorbikes at a discounted price. [continued] The post Bolt Partners With M-KOPA To Launch Electric Motorcycle Fleet In Kenya — Will Deploy 5,000 Electric Motorcycles Within 3 Years appeared first on Cl

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Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month

The Driven EV News

Tesla latest cuts prices makes Australia's best-selling EVs cheapest ever. The post Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla fired its entire new ad team in recent layoffs

Electrek

Tesla has fired its entire 40-person “growth content” ad team as part of its recent massive round of layoffs. The ad team had been part of Tesla’s push to increase traditional advertising.

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VW Is Launching A New EV Truck Brand. Its Dealers Are Pissed They Might Get Cut Out

InsideEVs

Honda's Afeela brand with Sony faces the same problem: dealers who don't want direct sales, now or ever.

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Global EV sales to top 17 million in 2024, most of them in China

The Driven EV News

More than one in five cars sold around the globe in 2024 will be electric, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), with yearly EV sales set to reach 17 million. The post Global EV sales to top 17 million in 2024, most of them in China appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle

Electrek

In honor of Earth Day, Rivian has introduced a new “Electric Upgrade” offer, where new customers can take advantage of varying discounts on an R1S or R1T EV for trading in certain combustion models. There are other terms to qualify; learn more below.

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GM Energy Prepares To Bring V2H Technology To Homes In North America

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors will introduce V2H technology with its Silverado EV and expand it to all its upcoming electric vehicles. The post GM Energy Prepares To Bring V2H Technology To Homes In North America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Electrek

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front.

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New U.S. EV Registrations Went Into The Red In February For First Time Since 2020

InsideEVs

Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

Electrek

More automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicle models. Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers.

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Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks With Solar Panels Are Here For Your Food

CleanTechnica EVs

More food, less pollution: US firm has a plan to decarbonize refrigeration units for electric trucks with rooftop solar panels. The post Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks With Solar Panels Are Here For Your Food appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Electrek

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East.