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Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weekly

Green Car Reports

Automakers tend to quote a figure often: That about 85% of EV drivers charge at home the majority of the time. That said, survey results out this past week from EV charging software company ChargeLab underscore that the reality is more nuanced. Looking specifically at those with home charging, the firm found that while that may be the case, 59.6%.

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Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent

The Driven EV News

Tesla regains its market dominance in Australia EV market, with the refreshed Model 3 becoming the best selling passenger car in the country. The post Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent appeared first on The Driven.

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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco

Green Car Reports

Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco members can get significant discounts on the purchase or lease of many new 2023 or 2024 Audi models, assuming they take delivery by May 15. Looking at EVs, the biggest discount—$3,000—is available.

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EVs Take 92.1% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

February saw plugin EVs take 92.1% share in Norway, up from 90.1% year on year. Following the recent tax changes, [continued] The post EVs Take 92.1% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Dominates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

Electrek

After recently reducing prices of its refreshed Han and Tang models , Build Your Dreams (BYD) just launched a new version of its top-selling EV Yuan Plus – known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets – to $16,644 in China, making it one of the lowest-priced EVs out there.

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Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Costco members can get Audi EV discounts—including up to $3,000 off the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT. The recently revamped.

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T&G Asks, “Where Are The Affordable Electric Cars?”

CleanTechnica EVs

Transport & Environment claims European automakers are prioritizing expensive cars at the expense of affordable electric cars. The post T&G Asks, “Where Are The Affordable Electric Cars?” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian R2 electric SUV leaks, starts at $47,000, up to 330 miles of range

Electrek

The Rivian R2, the electric vehicle startup’s upcoming new electric SUV, has leaked through the company’s website. It starts at $47,000 and gets up to 330 miles of range.

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Why recycling isn’t enough to solve the global plastic pollution crisis

Innovation News Network

Discover why plastic recycling alone is not enough for the world to kick a harmful addiction and solve the plastic pollution crisis. The post Why recycling isn’t enough to solve the global plastic pollution crisis appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity Mobility opens fastest public chargers in the US

Electrek

Gravity Mobility, a New York-based startup specializing in EV infrastructure, has opened a new public charging station being touted as the fastest in the US. With the ability to replenish up to 200 miles of range in a mere five minutes of charging, Gravity Mobility’s advanced technology will help get drivers back on roads more quickly, bringing the segment closer to time parity with traditional gas station visits.

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

Brief

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Nissan ARIYA Gets Big Price Cut — Competitive With Tesla Model Y Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

The Nissan ARIYA, Nissan’s fully electric crossover, just got its base price slashed by about $3,600 today. Some higher-end versions. [continued] The post Nissan ARIYA Gets Big Price Cut — Competitive With Tesla Model Y Now? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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StoreDot says sub-freezing temps are no problem for its ultrafast charging EV batteries

Electrek

StoreDot, makers of ultrafast Tesla-like 4680 cells, says its battery cells can charge up to 80% of their full capacity in a sub-freezing temperature of 14F (-10C) when charged at standard speed.

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2024 Nissan Ariya priced at $39,590

Electric Cars Report

The 2024 Nissan Ariya is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) from $39,590 with enhanced MSRP across all trim levels to appeal to a wider audience of EV buyers. Ariya Engage, the entry point to the Ariya line-up, has been reduced by $3,600 with other trim levels receiving a reduction […] The post 2024 Nissan Ariya priced at $39,590 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

Electrek

The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9.

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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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Struggling Fisker Could Get a $400 Million Lifeline from Nissan

The Truth About Cars

Things looked promising for Fisker at first, and the automaker actually delivered on its promise to design and manufacture a new EV. Even so, the automotive market is brutal and unforgiving, and Fisker’s fortunes have turned as it has had an uphill battle getting its new Ocean SUV out the door. The company recently announced a layoff of 15 percent of its workforce and said it would pause investments until it could find a new partner.

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Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity opens fastest public chargers in the US

Electrek

Gravity, a New York-based startup specializing in EV infrastructure, has opened a new public charging station, touted as the fastest in the US. With the ability to replenish up to 200 miles of range in a mere five minutes of charging, Gravity Inc.’s advanced technology will help get drivers back on roads more quickly, bringing the segment closer to time parity with traditional gas station visits.

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The outlook for development of Canada’s rare earths

Innovation News Network

Learn the potential of Canada’s rare earths and the importance of responsible sourcing to meet increasing demand for clean energy technologies. The post The outlook for development of Canada’s rare earths appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla’s controversial turn signals are going to ding its near-perfect safety rating

Electrek

Tesla’s controversial turn signals without the traditional steering wheel stalk are going to make the automaker lose its near-perfect safety rating in Europe.

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Tesla China February 2024 sales see 18.87% YoY decline, mirroring industry trend

Teslarati

Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla China’s sales of Giga Shanghai-made vehicles declined in February 2024. The decrease came amidst the Chinese New Year holiday, which appears to have impacted China’s general automotive sector last month. As per the CPCA, Tesla China sold a total of 60,365 vehicles produced in China during February 2024.

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This VW-partnered battery maker just pioneered a novel recycling process

Electrek

MIT spinout and battery maker 24M Technologies today debuted a new direct-material battery recycling process for EV batteries and battery storage.

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Tesla Supercharger network leads U.S. toward 2030 charging goal

Teslarati

The U.S. is aiming to put 33 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030, along with 500,000 public EV chargers by the same year. A new report shows that the rollout of DC fast-charging stations is still far from reaching these goals, though Tesla’s Supercharger network leads charging infrastructure deployment in the U.S. by a wide margin.

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Ford’s EV price cuts boost demand as all-electric sales climb 80% in February

Electrek

Ford’s EV sales climbed 80% year-over-year (YOY) in February following aggressive price cuts last month. Ford EV sales climb in.

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Tesla in talks to open Gigafactory Thailand: official

Teslarati

Tesla is talking with the Thailand government about a potential Gigafactory in the country, an official from the country’s Prime Minister’s office said today. Tesla and Thailand have discussed a potential partnership for several years, and the parties have been establishing a more serious relationship, meeting and discussing the potential for Gigafactory Thailand.

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Tesla (TSLA) drops on bad Chinese delivery numbers that mean nothing

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is dropping by as much as 7% – erasing billions of dollars in value today. It’s not clear why, but some are suggesting bad Chinese delivery numbers are to blame.

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QOTD: Building and Pricing

The Truth About Cars

I build and price new cars using manufacturer's Web sites a lot. Sometimes it's for this job -- working on pricing for reviews or news. Sometimes it's for fun during downtime -- it's nice to daydream. My question to you is this: How often do you, the car enthusiasts, do this? Maybe some of you only bother if you in the market for a new car. Maybe some of you don't do it at all.

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Porsche teases its ‘most dynamic’ Taycan Turbo GT for the first time

Electrek

Porsche is teasing its “most dynamic Taycan of all time” ahead of its official debut next week. The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is expected to pack over 1,000 hp as the fastest model yet.

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Rivian R2 specs seemingly leaked in official webpage

Teslarati

Rivian enthusiasts may have gotten an early glimpse of the highly-anticipated R2 electric crossover thanks to an apparent leak on the electric vehicle maker’s official website. While Rivian has updated its website and seemingly removed references to the R2’s specs, the leaked specifications are undoubtedly exciting. The R2’s leaked specs were shared by electric vehicle enthusiast Chris Hilbert on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Nissan slashes starting price of 2024 Ariya electric SUV to $39,590

Electrek

Nissan is slashing prices on its first global electric SUV. The 2024 Nissan Ariya now starts at $39,995, with a lower starting price on all trims.

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Tesla Cybertruck slams into property of legendary Beverly Hills hotel

Teslarati

Update: Article has been changed to reflect accuracy, as valet was not responsible for this accident. A Tesla Cybertruck slammed into the property of the legendary Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles. Over the weekend, it appears that a Cybertruck was crashed up and over a ledge at the hotel in Beverly Hills. Earlier, it was reported that valet at the hotel was responsible.

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Firstgreen battery swap electric skid steer promises 24 hour job sites

Electrek

Heavy equipment upstart Firstgreen was the first construction OEM to show off battery swap technology when it debuted its electric skid steer two years ago. Now, they’re in production – and the company says they can a job site running 24/7.

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Outlook 2024: Is Fleet Back to Normal?

Green Fleet Magazine

In some segments, vehicle availability looks a lot like 2019. Others continue to be strained. One thing is certain — fleets will still need to get creative in 2024.

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Tesla’s (TSLA) Bitcoin holdings surge to over $600 million

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is benefiting from its investment in Bitcoin, which now surge past $600 million as the cryptocurrency tests new highs.

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Lone Star Special: 2024 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail

The Truth About Cars

Car companies have been building vehicle trims specifically for the Texan market for some spell,& pandering to celebrating the Lone Star State with these special editions. Few are more into this game than the various Stellantis brands, particularly Jeep and Ram which have had any number of these efforts over the years. Among them, off the top of my head, included the Ram Limited Longhorn Southfork of a few years ago and Ram 1500 Lone Star.

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Porsche Panamera EV will be totally different than the electric Taycan

Electrek

Porsche expects to keep its first electric car, the Taycan , in the lineup even as the highly-anticipated Panamera EV is introduced. The Panamera EV will stand apart with more space and luxury than the sporty Taycan model.

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