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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $9,000

Green Car Reports

New incentives can make the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 much cheaper than the newly updated Tesla Model 3, according to CarsDirect. A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible for $7,500 in "retail bonus cash"—a rebate that can essentially be applied only to purchases, and not with Hyundai's current low-interest.

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Get ready, American-made fireproof electric bike batteries are coming

Electrek

A new collaboration between three different companies will see US-produced battery cells that could soon lead to fireproof e-bike batteries. more… The post Get ready, American-made fireproof electric bike batteries are coming appeared first on Electrek.

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Ioniq 6 undercuts Model 3, Honda affordable EV, Rivian CO2 footprint: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Honda waits on affordable small EVs until very late in the decade. The Ioniq 6 is cheaper than the Model 3. Rivian aims to halve its EVs carbon footprint. And yes, EVs will drive electricity cost down. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda still has no affordable, mass-market EV—an equivalent to the Civic, you might say. Based on.

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The Man Who Coined The Word "Robot" Defends Himself

Cars That Think

You’re familiar with Karel Čapek, right? If not, you should be—he’s the guy who (along with his brother Josef) invented the word “robot.” Čapek introduced robots to the world in 1921, when his play “ R.U.R. ” (subtitled “Rossum’s Universal Robots”) was first performed in Prague. It was performed in New York City the next year, and by the year after that, it had been translated into 30 languages.

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

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Future Rivian EV: Half the carbon footprint of its R1S by 2030

Green Car Reports

In addition to being less expensive than the current R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, Rivian believes its upcoming R2 EV will have a smaller carbon footprint as well. And looking beyond the initial R2, Rivian intends to keep cutting the footprint of its vehicles. As noticed by The Verge, the company said in its first environmental impact report that.

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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

Teslarati

Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. Mazda announced its NACS adoption in a press release. As noted by the automaker, the company’s adoption of NACS would provide its customers with a broader range of charging options.

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Tesla made up more than half of U.S. EV sales with only two models

Teslarati

Tesla made up more than half of the total electric vehicle sales in the United States with only two of its models, according to new figures from Kelley Blue Book. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 accounted for over 51 percent of the total U.S. EV sales in 2023, making up 615,407 of the 1,189,051 EV units that were sold in the country. This is 51.7 percent, and they are only two out of the five vehicles Tesla currently offers.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Electrek

If you were waiting for a smaller, cheaper Toyota electric car, you may have to keep waiting. Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building.

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GM said to be ending ‘Ultra Cruise’ semi-autonomous driving development

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) is said to be ending its Ultra Cruise driver assistance program, after years of the technology being called a potential rival to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. As GM attempts to correct issues with its separate self-driving company Cruise following an October accident, the automaker has also been reallocating spending and considering the path forward for its own semi-autonomous driving programs.

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London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s

Electrek

London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city. London is pouring some $39 million into “greening up” its emergency vehicles. more… The post London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s 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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Tesla China sees 7,400 insurance registrations in 2024’s second week

Teslarati

Tesla China appears to be continuing its vehicle export activities this January. As per industry watchers, the electric vehicle maker saw 7,400 new insurance registrations for the week of January 8-14, 2024. The results represent an improvement of 131.25% compared to the previous week’s 3,200 registrations. Tesla China does not release the results of its weekly domestic sales, though it is possible to gauge the electric vehicle maker’s overall performance in the local Chinese market through the

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Ford expects to begin building the electric Explorer in June, second EV by the end of 2024

Electrek

Ford is gearing up to build the first electric Explorer models this summer. The first Ford Explorer EVs are now expected to reach customers in August. Ford also expects to begin production of its second EV by the end of 2024. more… The post Ford expects to begin building the electric Explorer in June, second EV by the end of 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk Implies He'll Leave Tesla Without More Control, Bigger Stake

InsideEVs

“I am uncomfortable growing Tesla to be a leader in AI & robotics without having ~25% voting control," Musk said in an X post.

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SIXT drops Tesla, buys 250,000 rental cars from Stellantis

Electrek

After dropping Tesla, global rental car giant SIXT says it will buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis for its fleets in North America and Europe.

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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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What Elon Musk’s need to expand Tesla control looks like for bulls

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s comments about needing to expand his ownership and voting right stake in Tesla sent shockwaves through the community, offering polarizing takes from all sides. However you look at it, Musk’s needs are something that has enticed everyone to have an opinion. Bulls are mostly interested in expanding Musk’s control to keep him around, recognizing his influence and presence are enough to keep Tesla at the forefront of EVs, but his issue is more surrounded by AI.

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Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian

Electrek

Ram unveiled its first electric vehicle for the US on Tuesday – the Ram ProMaster electric van. The new Ram ProMaster EV offers up to 162 miles of city driving range and an array of new features. more… The post Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian appeared first on Electrek.

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IEA: Global renewable energy sources grew by 50% in 2023

Innovation News Network

The Renewable 2023 report from IEA has revealed that global renewable energy sources increased by 50% in 2023 compared to 2022. The post IEA: Global renewable energy sources grew by 50% in 2023 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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What EV sales slump? Commercial EV deployments are soaring!

Electrek

Despite all the doom, gloom, and wishful thinking from the anti-EV crowd, the numbers paint a narrative of swift expansion in the commercial EV and ZEV (Zero-Emission Vehicle) markets. CALSTART’s latest figures reveal a remarkable 250% growth in the zero-emission heavy truck market. more… The post What EV sales slump? Commercial EV deployments are soaring!

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Hyundai Gives IONIQ 6 A $4,500 Price Advantage Over Tesla Model 3

CleanTechnica EVs

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is one of the hottest new electric cars on the market. In fact, it’s a top. [continued] The post Hyundai Gives IONIQ 6 A $4,500 Price Advantage Over Tesla Model 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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500kW wireless charging keeps electric trucks working in bitter cold

Electrek

The wireless charging experts at Ideanomics’ WAVE division want you to remember that high-speed inductive EV charging is ready for prime time – even in extremely cold weather conditions.

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The all-new Porsche Macan Electric get over 500 km of range for all variants

Electric Cars Report

Porsche is putting the prototype of the all-electric Macan through an exacting and gruelling test programme to prepare the follow-up to the successful SUV for its upcoming world premiere. The vehicle is a completely new development. Porsche’s engineers have spared no expense during its development and testing. Ten years after its launch, the Macan is […] The post The all-new Porsche Macan Electric get over 500 km of range for all variants appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

Electrek

Stellantis has decided to temporarily lay off some 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. More than half of the affected workers handle production of its all-electric pint-sized Fiat 500e, Stellantis’s first all-electric vehicle to launch in the US. Another 1,000 workers producing Maserati models will also be affected by the layoffs. more… The post Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers appeared first on Electrek.

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Most Tesla Model S and Model X paint options no longer free of charge

Teslarati

Last August, Tesla customers who were ordering the Model S sedan and Model X SUV were greeted with a pleasant surprise. Apart from a price cut, Tesla also removed all the charges for the two flagship vehicles’ paint options. This meant that even premium paint options like Ultra Red became free of charge. The free paint options provided the Model S and Model X with a perk that is not found in the electric vehicle maker’s two mainstream vehicles, the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover.

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BYD Sea Lion 07 electric SUV specs revealed ahead of official launch, will rival Tesla Model Y

Electrek

BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model Y is expected to begin rolling out in the first half of the year. Ahead of its official launch, the BYD Sea Lion 07 electric SUV’s specs have been revealed.

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State officials highlight worker choice in Tesla Giga Berlin labor dispute

Teslarati

As Tesla faces continued labor efforts in Europe over whether the company’s German Gigafactory will sign a collective labor agreement, the automaker has largely doubled down on the idea that its workers are better off being independent from a union’s influence. However, local officials have recently explained why they think an agreement could be mutually beneficial for workers and for Tesla overall, though they emphasize that it’s ultimately up to the workers.

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Blue Bird just got its single largest electric school bus order yet

Electrek

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) got the single largest order of electric school buses to date from the second-largest public school system in the US.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

The Truth About Cars

Look, we’re all for a pinch or two of financial prudence around here. Springing for luxury items just isn’t in the cards for most of us, despite the lavish recompense* deigned upon us by our corporate overlords in Downtown Canada. (*note: the recompense isn’t actually lavish at all). But even we feel comfortable calling out moronic fiscal advice when we see it.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets 160 miles of range in first towing test

Electrek

One of the first independent Tesla Cybertruck towing tests shows the electric pickup truck gets roughly 160 miles of range while towing about 6,000 lbs.

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Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid

Innovation News Network

University of Waterloo harnessing the power of idled electric vehicles to recharge the power grid in Canada. The post Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Dead Tesla cars pile up at Chicago Superchargers in extreme cold

Electrek

A bunch of Tesla vehicles were unable to charge at Supercharger stations across Chicago amid an extreme cold wave.

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Stellantis Introduces All-New Ram ProMaster Electric Van

Electric Cars Report

Stellantis today introduced the new Ram ProMaster EV electric van with a targeted range of up to 162 miles in city driving. The new Ram ProMaster EV is the brand’s first available fully electrified vehicle and is the next step in the Ram brand’s journey to deliver the industry’s best options to market. The new […] The post Stellantis Introduces All-New Ram ProMaster Electric Van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Solar, wind to lead US power generation growth for the next 2 years

Electrek

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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Audi’s Global EV Sales Increased By 51% In 2023

Electric Cars Report

Audi delivered around 1.9 million cars in 2023. Deliveries of more than 178,000 fully electric vehicles resulted in an increase of 51 percent compared to 2022. The high demand serves as a robust foundation for a challenging year of transformation with a clear focus on electromobility: One next important step will be the world premiere […] The post Audi’s Global EV Sales Increased By 51% In 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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VW turns to another solid-state battery maker after delays with QuantumScape

Electrek

Volkswagen has been trying to develop solid-state EV batteries with US startup QuantumScape for years, pouring millions into the startup, with the dream that VW Golf EVs would zip along with long ranges and charge in minutes, but that hasn’t happened – not yet anyway. Now Reuters reports that the automaker is in talks with France’s Blue Solutions. more… The post VW turns to another solid-state battery maker after delays with QuantumScape appeared first on Electrek.

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