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

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

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

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Toyota EPU concept, Infiniti electric sedan, Stellantis vans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota tests the appeal of an electric truck that’s around the same size as the Ford Maverick. Infiniti shows a production-bound electric sedan, in concept form. And Stellantis points to more electric Ram vans—some with fuel cells, too. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota EPU EV concept revealed this past weekend, due.

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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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LG Energy Solutions shifts plans for Arizona plant

Teslarati

LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently announced that its battery facility in Arizona will become a key production hub for 46-series cylindrical cells in North America. After announcing its Q3 2023 earnings, LGES stated it aimed to preemptively respond to market demand for 46-series cylindrical cells. “In response to constantly evolving and diversified market needs, we will secure differentiated production competitiveness across all segments, ranging from premium and mainstream to affordable,&

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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Volkswagen to stop selling gas cars in Norway in 2024: importer

Teslarati

Volkswagen plans to sell its last gas car in Norway by the end of this year, as shared by a major Norwegian import company last week. Møller Mobility Group says Volkswagen will sell only electric vehicles (EVs) in Norway starting in 2024, as announced in a press release shared on Friday. The importer also notes that the announcement comes 75 years after Volkswagen was first established in Norway on October 21, and that over a million of the automaker’s cars have been sold in the country since.

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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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Tesla to begin Giga Berlin expansion in first half of 2024: report

Teslarati

Tesla expects to begin expansions on its Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany early next year, according to statements made by the company at a recent public forum about the plans. According to a report from the German publication RBB 24 on Tuesday, a Tesla spokesperson said the company hopes to perform factory expansions to the Brandenburg location starting in the first half of 2024.

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Updated Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB get improved standard equipment at similar pricing

Electric Cars Report

With a fresh look, several efficiency updates and useful equipment, the EQA and EQB are now even more attractive for newcomers and owners of other brands. Clients can now order the updated versions. They will arrive at European dealers in early 2024. Prices start at 50,777.30 euros for the EQA 250 and 53,514.30 euros for the EQB […] The post Updated Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB get improved standard equipment at similar pricing appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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This modular DC fast charging EV station is coming to the US in 2023

Electrek

EVBox announced today that US production has started on its modular DC fast charging EV station, the EVBox Troniq Modular. more… The post This modular DC fast charging EV station is coming to the US in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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California DMV suspends Cruise self-driving taxis, effective immediately

Teslarati

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has required Cruise to halt all operations of its driverless taxis in San Francisco after one of the company’s vehicles hit a pedestrian earlier this month. Cruise’s self-driving suspension is effective immediately, and the DMV says that it doesn’t have a set timeline for the decision, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

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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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Stellantis enters new EV battery recycling agreement

Teslarati

Stellantis recently entered into a new electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling agreement with Orano to support the sustainable management of cell materials. Stellantis N.V. and Orano signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing a joint venture of end-of-life EV batteries and scraps from the legacy automaker’s factories in Europe and North America.

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XPeng Tech Day 2023 recap: X9 revealed, plus AI valet driver, two new flying cars, and bipedal robot

Electrek

XPeng Inc. held its fifth annual Tech Day 2023 event in Guangzhou, China today, showcasing some of its latest milestones across a plethora of EV adjacent technologies. The keynote included full-autonomous driving, an AI-powered driving feature that will learn specific routes and take over for drivers, new software, an EV with an aircraft in the back, and even a new humanoid robot. more… The post XPeng Tech Day 2023 recap: X9 revealed, plus AI valet driver, two new flying cars, and bipedal robot

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Tesla Supplier LG Energy Solution tempers 2024 revenue expectations

Teslarati

Tesla supplier LG Energy Solution (LGES) warned of slow revenue growth in 2024. The South Korean battery supplier and Tesla CEO Elon Musk appear to share similar concerns about high interest rates affecting electric vehicle car sales. LGES announced its Q3 2023 earnings recently. The Korean company warned of slowing revenue growth in 2024 during the announcement.

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Chevy confirms new 2024 Blazer EV trim details and prices

Electrek

Although Chevrolet has yet to officially release powertrain details for the entry-level 2024 Blazer EV , a spokesperson from the company has confirmed prices and new specifics. more… The post Chevy confirms new 2024 Blazer EV trim details and prices 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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Cyber Security Awareness Month: How AI tools are shaping the future of cyber security

Innovation News Network

Learn how the future of cyber security hinges on our ability to embrace innovative tools such as Artificial Intelligence. The post Cyber Security Awareness Month: How AI tools are shaping the future of cyber security appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

The Truth About Cars

Just one day after the UAW went on strike at Stellantis’ pickup factory in Sterling Heights , roughly 5,000 union members walked off the line at General Motors’ plant in Arlington, Texas. The UAW is now targeting automaker’s most-profitable facilities, with Tuesday’s walkout suggesting that the industrial game of chicken could be nearing its final act.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Plug-in Hybrid Introduced With 544 Horsepower

Electric Cars Report

With the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ as an SUV and as Coupé the performance and sports car brand from Affalterbach is supplementing the model portfolio with a plug-in hybrid with a high level of everyday use and long electric range. The basis for the sporty driving experience is the 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo […] The post Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Plug-in Hybrid Introduced With 544 Horsepower appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) and Stellantis have announced plans to furlough hundreds more workers, just after the United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded strikes against both automakers this week. According to a report from Reuters , Stellantis will temporarily lay off 525 more workers in Michigan, while GM will furlough 139 employees in Ohio. The news comes after UAW-represented workers walked off the job at GM’s most profitable assembly plant , and after a walkout at Stellantis’s most profitabl

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Four new models signal INFINITI product renaissance

Electric Cars Report

INFINITI today announced plans to launch four new models as part of a comprehensive range refresh, signaling a product renaissance. In pursuit of its goal to electrify the majority of its global lineup by 2030, INFINITI unveiled a sleek, all-electric fastback sedan concept, the Vision Qe and teased an advanced all-electric SUV. INFINITI also confirmed […] The post Four new models signal INFINITI product renaissance appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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