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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Green Car Reports

Dealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. Nearly 83% of those surveyed said the federal government was pushing too.

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The US Added 1.2 Million EVs To The Grid Last Year, & Electricity Use Went Down

CleanTechnica EVs

2023 set another record for EV sales in the United States. About 1.2 million vehicles, or 7.6% of all sales, [continued] The post The US Added 1.2 Million EVs To The Grid Last Year, & Electricity Use Went Down appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free

Green Car Reports

Ford provided an update on Wednesday on its plans to adopt the Tesla charge port for future EVs and to allow current and recent EV models to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network. To the latter point, Ford revealed that the accessory adapters needed to get drivers of current and recent American Ford EVs on-network with Supercharging will be.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

Electrek

Ethiopia spent nearly $6 billion to import fossil fuels last year — with more than half of that spending going to fuel vehicles. In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!

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

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Tesla’s font size causes 2.2 million vehicle ‘recall’ that’s really just an OTA upate

Teslarati

The font size of ABS warning indicators has caused a “recall” of 2.2 million Tesla vehicles, which is really going to be fixed via an Over-the-Air update. 2,193,869 Tesla vehicles, including the Cybertruck , Model S, Model 3, Model Y, and Model X, are the subject of a font size problem, which is smaller than 3.2 millimeters, a violation of FMVSS 105 and 135. “On affected vehicles, the letter font size of the Brake, Park, and Antilock brake system (ABS) visual warning indicators

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The Solar Electric Car That Looks Like An Airplane Is Almost Ready For Takeoff

CleanTechnica EVs

This solar powered electric car from Aptera could succeed where others have failed, now that autocycles are trending again. The post The Solar Electric Car That Looks Like An Airplane Is Almost Ready For Takeoff appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Porsche’s upgraded Taycan EV boasts longer range and faster charging

Electrek

In initial tests, the new Porsche Taycan showed impressive driving range of up to 365 miles (587 km). Although these were pre-series models, the upgraded EV drove over 100 miles more than the current model.

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Tesla China wholesale figures listed at 71,447 units in December 2023: CPCA

Teslarati

Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla sold a total of 71,447 China-made vehicles in December 2023. These results, which include vehicles that are sold domestically and exported abroad, represent an 8.17% year-over-year increase compared to January 2023 and a 24.1% month-over-month decrease from December 2023. For context, Tesla China sold 66,051 vehicles in January 2023.

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Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform

Electrek

Hyundai announced a new deal with Iveco Group to supply an all-electric van based on its global eLCV platform. The Iveco-badged electric van will be Hyundai’s first export to use its new EV platform.

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Tesla lands in Chile, its first appearance in South America

Teslarati

Tesla has officially landed in Chile, marking the first time it has appeared in a South American country as it continues to expand to new markets. Tesla launched its first South American store in the capital of Santiago, giving buyers in the region their first looks at the all-electric automaker’s vehicles, which are in short supply on the continent.

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

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Wins 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Award in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year finalists for the US market ended up being the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the Mercedes-Benz. [continued] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 Wins 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Award in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 update is a ‘mini Model S,’ MKBHD says

Teslarati

Renowned tech reviewer and personality Marques Brownlee, also known simply as MKBHD, has finally gotten his hands on the updated Model 3 sedan, and a full review has him reminded of the Model S. The new Model 3 has just recently started deliveries in the United States , but it has been available in China, Europe, and the Middle East for some time. Tesla owners report upgraded Model 3 deliveries It was time for Tesla to give the Model 3 a new look.

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Polestar stops accepting custom Polestar 2 orders because demand is too high

Electrek

Polestar’s online configurator is no longer accepting new custom Polestar 2 orders, and Polestar says that the reason is because demand is too high for its best-selling vehicle.

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Energy Return On Investment Rears Its Misshapen Head Again

CleanTechnica EVs

Over the past year or so, energy return on energy invested (EREOI) has shown up multiple times for me as. [continued] The post Energy Return On Investment Rears Its Misshapen Head Again appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet

Electrek

Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses.

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EVs Take 52.5% Share In Sweden – New Volvo EX30 Ascends

CleanTechnica EVs

January’s market saw plugin EVs take 52.5% share in Sweden, flat YoY from 52.4%. Plugin volumes were up YoY for. [continued] The post EVs Take 52.5% Share In Sweden – New Volvo EX30 Ascends appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla drops Model Y price in Canada, now access up to $12,000 rebate in Quebec

Electrek

Tesla has dropped the price of the two base Model Y trims in Canada, which now means buyers of the popular Model Y AWD could get up to $12,000 in rebate in Quebec. This could be big as the Dual Motor version of the electric SUV is popular in the cold region.

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Tesla Cybertruck Aero Wheel Covers Are Chewing Into Tire Sidewalls

InsideEVs

The Cybertruck's fancy Goodyear tires are being chewed up by its wheel covers. Here's what's happening next.

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Tesla Cybertruck can power your home with Powershare for ~$4000 installation cost

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck can power your home with its new Powershare product, but we are now starting to get an idea of the cost. The installation alone is about $4000.

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Could AI be inspiring threat actors?

Innovation News Network

Is there potential for Artificial Intelligence to drive the increase in threat actors and cybercrime? Discover more here. The post Could AI be inspiring threat actors? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Breaking: Electric motorcycle company CAKE quietly files for bankruptcy

Electrek

CAKE, the Swedish electric motorcycle maker known for its eye-catching designs, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy after failing to raise enough funding to keep operations afloat.

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MG4 Wins 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Award in Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

As noted earlier today, the 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year competition in the USA was a blowout. The Hyundai. [continued] The post MG4 Wins 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year Award in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Volvo Trucks FM Low Entry class 8 truck is electric only

Electrek

Volvo Trucks just released an updated version of its FM Low Entry model cabover city truck with new features meant to give it an edge navigating urban environments. But the big news is tucked away beneath the cab. This truck is electric … and, for the first time, there is no diesel version coming.

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Terra Balcanica Resources Corp: Growing value through discovery in the Balkans

Innovation News Network

Terra Balcanica, a junior Canadian explorer of critical metals, eyes untapped opportunities at Europe’s doorstep. Read more here. The post Terra Balcanica Resources Corp: Growing value through discovery in the Balkans appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Aptera sells all 2,000 production slots of its Launch Edition solar EV, raising nearly $34 million

Electrek

We are just over one year removed from the initial launch of solar EV startup Aptera’s Accelerator program, which was implemented to not only get customers to commit to their SEV purchase fully but also help give the company some financial runway as it inches toward scaled production. It may have taken longer than anticipated, but the program succeeded, raising nearly $34 million.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XV)

The Truth About Cars

Last week in our Cadillac Eldorado saga , we covered the visual updates in the new-for-’57 Eldorado Biarritz. Part of a styling revision across the line at Cadillac that year, the Eldorado in particular drifted away from the bulbous fenders and tall hood shapes that were a hallmark of post-WWII American car design. But there were two more Eldorados in 1957!

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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

Electrek

For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda is set to expand its lineup with an electric replacement for its all-time best-selling Civic.

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24% Plugin Vehicle Share in Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

(What a difference a year — and subsidies — makes. A year ago, we were celebrating a record month and. [continued] The post 24% Plugin Vehicle Share in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford’s EV sales slip in January as Mustang Mach-E deliveries fall 50%

Electrek

Ford’s EV sales fell 11% in January amid slower-than-expected demand. The Mustang Mach-E led the downfall, with sales slipping 50% year-over-year.

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Tesla Recalled 2.2 Million Vehicles for Too-Small Warning Lights

The Truth About Cars

For a long time, Tesla took criticism for bypassing the recall process in favor of issuing over-the-air software updates. That practice has changed, and the automaker has issued several recalls in recent months, including the most recent one, which covers 2.2 million vehicles for an issue with the size of its warning lights. Tesla is recalling nearly every vehicle it’s sold because the font size of the ABS warning light is too small.

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Tesla’s latest ‘million vehicle safety recall’ is about font sizes

Electrek

Tesla is having to “recall” over 2 million vehicles, but again, the fix is just a software update and this time, it’s about font sizes. Seriously.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Falls Short In Norwegian Winter EV Range Test

InsideEVs

All the cars in the test were below their advertised figures, but the Model 3 fell short by almost 30%.

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Here’s why US EV, hybrid sales rose year-over-year in 2023

Electrek

EVs, PHEVs, and hybrids made up 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in the US in 2023 – Tesla’s price cuts were a big reason.

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Used Car of the Day: 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a very clean-looking 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5. It's a four-cylinder automatic with two-wheel drive. It has apparently been owned by the same person since 2001 and well-maintained. New parts include new spark plugs, new distributor cap and rotor, new spark plug wires, new tires, new master cylinder, and new valve cover gasket. According to seller, the vehicle runs and drives well and the only thing that doesn't work is the digital clock.

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