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Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell version

Green Car Reports

Ram's future commercial vehicle lineup could include both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vans. Ram parent Stellantis on Monday unveiled battery-electric and fuel-cell powertrains as part of a revamp of commercial vans for its European-market brands Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Vauxhall, and Peugeot. Details on future Ram vans are being saved.

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The Space-Based Drug Factory That Can’t Come Home

Cars That Think

Five hundred kilometers above the Earth, a small spacecraft is waiting patiently for permission to return home. The autonomous return capsule, made by startup Varda Space Industries , of Torrance, CA, was meant to have landed in the remote Utah desert early in September. It would have been the first commercial space company to return a drug made in space to Earth, in this case a few grams of the HIV and hepatitis C antiviral ritonavir.

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Infiniti Vision Qe concept debuts a new face for the EV era

Green Car Reports

At a New Dawn event held in Tokyo on Tuesday, on the eve of Japan Mobility Show press days, Infiniti pulled the wraps off its Vision Qe EV concept. As a fastback sedan, the Qe wears a new Artistry in Motion design direction, as well as a double-arched grille. The Qe previews Infiniti’s first production EV, a “sleek sedan” to be.

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Volkswagen Will Only Sell EVs In Norway Starting Next Year

InsideEVs

Norway plans to ban the sale of new combustion cars from 2025, so VW is going one step further.

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Toyota EPU electric truck could counter Ford Maverick hybrid

Green Car Reports

Toyota over the weekend revealed in concept form a fully electric compact pickup that’s about the same size overall as the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup. The Toyota EPU concept, which is due to be shown this week at the Tokyo auto show, is about 200 inches long—within an inch of the Maverick in length and about as short as U.S.-spec.

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Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations

Electrek

Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. more… The post Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. more… The post BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai Motor BEV Sales Surprisingly Slowed Down In September 2023

InsideEVs

The company reports around 18,000 Hyundai and Genesis all-electric car sales.

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Tesla surpasses 2,000 active Supercharger stations in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla is constantly expanding its vast network of Supercharger stations, both throughout the world and in its home country, the U.S. In an update from one charging station tracker this week, Tesla has reportedly surpassed 2,000 open and active Supercharger stations in the U.S., marking a major milestone in the automaker’s continued deployment of charging infrastructure.

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EV Floodgates Open In Ethiopia After Gov’t Exempts All EVs From VAT, Surtax, & Excise Tax

CleanTechnica EVs

A year ago, the Ethiopian government introduced some incentives to catalyze the adoption of electric vehicles. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance exempted all electric vehicles from VAT, surtax, and excise tax! They went further to exempt completely knocked-down kits from customs duty tax.

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

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What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits

Electrek

Colorado passed a new law that ramped up generous EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases from July 1, and here’s what resulted. more… The post What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits appeared first on Electrek.

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First Tesla V4 Supercharger in the US goes live

Teslarati

The Tesla charging team recently announced the opening of the first V4 Superchargers in the United States. The new Tesla V4 Superchargers are located in Sparks, Nevada. The V4 Supercharger stalls that recently opened in Nevada near Tesla’s Gigafactory in Sparks. The V4 Supercharger stalls were added to the V3 station near Tesla’s gigafactory. The V4 Superchargers had adapters, so non-Tesla vehicles could use them.

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Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter

Electrek

Tesla fans and naysayers are arguing on the internet about the Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t really matter. At least, not at this point. more… The post Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter appeared first on Electrek.

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GM Ditches Goal Of Building 400,000 EVs In North America Through Mid-2024

InsideEVs

The automaker still aims to make 1 million EVs by end of 2025 but said it plans to match production to demand to avoid deep discounts.

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

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NIO delivers keys to the first EL6 driver in Europe as EV maker expands overseas

Electrek

Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO handed over the keys to the first EL6 driver in Europe. The new electric SUV is expected to play a significant role in NIO’s overseas expansion. more… The post NIO delivers keys to the first EL6 driver in Europe as EV maker expands overseas appeared first on Electrek.

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The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part IX — Das Hangover Edition

CleanTechnica EVs

Stellantis places 3 models in the top 5!

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Electrify America To Replace 600 Chargers In California, Invest $172 Million

InsideEVs

EV charging stations, like any machines or devices, require replacement and maintenance over time.

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Tesla Is Hiring In Chile! The EV Leader Is Finally Arriving In South America

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we’ve been reporting on the Latin American EV markets for a while now, and though the presence of electric vehicles in the region is still small, it has been growing steadily, in some places already reaching what José Pontes calls “the disruption zone.

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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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Tesla Cybertruck Range Might Be Around 350 Miles

InsideEVs

That’s coming from an engineer who was waiting for a tow truck to rescue a broken-down Cybertruck.

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Enphase Energy’s new IQ battery joins Powur’s sales platform, supporting easier solar adoption

Electrek

Less than a week after unveiling a new line of chargers supported by its third-generation IQ battery technology, Enphase Energy has garnered the sales support of platform-based company Powur, PBC, which will help get the technology into the homes of consumers looking to use cleaner energy and alleviate grid dependency. more… The post Enphase Energy’s new IQ battery joins Powur’s sales platform, supporting easier solar adoption appeared first on Electrek.

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California Suspends GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Citing Safety Risks

InsideEVs

The state DMV said the company had “misrepresented” the safety of the technology deployed in the driverless taxis.

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Factorial Energy Opens Largest Solid-State Battery Factory In America

CleanTechnica EVs

Factorial Energy says its new factory in Massachusetts brings it one step closer to production of solid-state batteries.

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Analyst Calls Elon Musk 'A Little Baby' After Weird Tesla Q3 Earnings Call

InsideEVs

Analyst and YouTuber Kevin Paffrath said Tesla’s CEO showed a complete lack of leadership.

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Nissan unveils electric hypercar with insane 1 MW of power

Electrek

Nissan has unveiled the Hyper Force, an electric hypercar with an insane 1 MW of power output, but there’s no plan to bring it to production. more… The post Nissan unveils electric hypercar with insane 1 MW of power appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota & JAF Unveil Hydrogen Road Service Vehicle In Japan

CleanTechnica EVs

A hydrogen road service vehicle jointly developed by Toyota and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) was recently unveiled in Japan. The two partners say this vehicle will play a key role in creating a “hydrogen society.

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GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3

Electrek

After releasing Q3 earnings Tuesday, GM says it will delay the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV production to “protect” pricing and enhance profitability. more… The post GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3 appeared first on Electrek.

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"Even Better" Next-Gen Chevy Bolt To Get Cheaper LFP Battery

InsideEVs

Driving, charging and ownership experience will all be improved, GM CEO Mary Barra said, adding that it will be based on the Bolt EUV.

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Meeting NYC’s Electrification Goals Will Require Public/Private Partnerships, Says Panel

CleanTechnica EVs

Like many urban areas, New York City suffers from excessive noise, traffic and pollution from passenger and commercial vehicles as they travel the city streets day and night.

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2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Is The Biggest Electric Luxury Flex Yet At $179,900

InsideEVs

A no-cost option replaces the five-seat layout with a four-seat arrangement that includes heated and cooled cupholders.

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Volkswagen South Africa Showcases ID.4 & ID.Buzz Cargo At SA Auto Week

CleanTechnica EVs

The South African EV market is starting to pick up now after a slow start. High import tariffs levied on EVs as well as the lack of an EV policy and supportive frameworks have been some of the main barriers to adoption.

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GM Offers $1,400 To 2020-22 Chevy Bolt Owners Without Replaced Batteries

InsideEVs

This is basically an upfront payment as part of an expected class action settlement.

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New Mexico’s Interstates Are Finally Open To All EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Owning a non-Tesla EV in New Mexico isn’t always easy. Just four years ago, it was almost impossible to road trip around the Southwest with one. Since then, things have progressed more slowly than in other states.

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Lexus LF-ZL: Meet The Lexus Flagship's Electric Future

InsideEVs

It's said to be "a prestigious ownership experience beyond just the car.

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