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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner

Green Car Reports

When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they're charged, according to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance blog post. A grid more reliant on renewable energy will shrink the carbon footprint of EVs charging from it. Emissions associated with charging can.

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There is no slow down in electric vehicles sales, just talk!

The Driven EV News

There is no electric vehicles slow down, just talk of it in mainstream media. And if car makers stall in any region, they will simply be replaced by China. The post There is no slow down in electric vehicles sales, just talk! appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan EV and hybrid plans, Genesis SUV concept, LFP for $25,000 Tesla: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan announces a three-row electric SUV due in 2028. Genesis rolls out a large electric SUV concept and a performance GV60. CATL might be making cells for the very affordable Tesla. And why are we having our EVs charge at night if we work from home? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan talked through a roadmap for a new generation of.

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Renault aims to be first European carmaker to recycle batteries on mass scale

Electrek

French automaker Renault is exploring a lucrative business prospect by partnering with companies to extract and recycle lithium and other metals in EV batteries, creating a circular economy that can bring in billions of dollars and reduce reliance on China.

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

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Will the $25,000 Tesla use faster-charging CATL LFP cells?

Green Car Reports

Battery supplier CATL is developing faster-charging battery cells for Tesla, according to Bloomberg (via Automotive News). CATL chairman Robin Zeng mentioned this project in an interview with Bloomberg in Hong Kong on Monday, in which he also confirmed that CATL is supplying equipment for Tesla's Nevada battery factory. Zeng also mentioned Tesla's.

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Toyota to launch electric Hilux pickup by 2025 as Japanese rival aims to beat it to market

Electrek

An all-electric Toyota pickup may be closer than expected. According to the company’s Thailand president, Toyota will launch an electric Hilux pickup by the end of 2025. The move comes after Japanese rival Isuzu is set to reveal its first 100% electric truck later this month.

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EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty

The Driven EV News

Despite the scaremongering and fear tactics that commonly seek to question and undermine the “clean” credentials of electric vehicles, new research has again demonstrated that EVs continue to have lower… The post EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty appeared first on The Driven.

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Massive Liebherr mobile electric crane lifts 300 tons in the Netherlands

Electrek

The first massive Liebherr LHM 800e mobile electric harbor crane just reached the Hartel Terminal in Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, and the crew at Marcor Stevedoring has wasted no time putting it to work.

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Italian officials reach out to Tesla for potential truck and van production: report

Teslarati

A recent report from Italy has emerged suggesting that the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) is making some progress in its dialogue with several automotive companies. Among the most notable carmakers that the Italian ministry is reportedly communicating with is electric vehicle maker Tesla, arguably the world’s leader in electric cars.

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Tesla comes back to Facebook, sending cash into Zuck’s pocket

Electrek

Tesla has made a return to Facebook after leaving 6 years ago and even started to buy ads on the platform – sending money into Zuckerberg’s pockets.

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

Brief

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EV owners noticing accelerated tire wear and tear: J.D. Power

Teslarati

A new study shows that electric vehicle (EV) owners notice their tires wearing out more quickly than gas counterparts, although many have similar expectations about tire longevity as compared to those of internal combustion engine (ICE) owners. In a study released by J.D. Power on Monday, the organization said that EV and ICE owners have similar expectations for how quickly tires wear out, though owners are reporting their tires on EVs wearing out more quickly.

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BYD Rolls Off Its 7 Millionth New Energy Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

On March 25th, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand. BYD reached. [continued] The post BYD Rolls Off Its 7 Millionth New Energy Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500

The Driven EV News

BYD unveils Yuan Up compact electric SUV, adding another low cost ground-up EV to its lineup with a price of around $A20,500. The post BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500 appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford Explorer EV launches with more range and refinement

Electrek

The all-electric Ford Explorer is finally launching in Europe. With up to 374 miles range and a starting price under £40,000 ($50,000), Ford hopes the new and improved Explorer EV can help boost sales in the region.

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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 China weekly registrations estimated at 13.2k as Q1 enters final stretch

Teslarati

Tesla China’s insurance registrations for the week of March 18-24, 2024 saw some recovery from the previous week. As per industry watchers who are following the domestic Chinese auto segment, Tesla China appears to have seen about 13,200 insurance registrations last week. With such results, the week of March 18-24 currently stands as one of Tesla China’s strongest weeks this March in terms of domestic vehicle sales.

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

EV Central

A near production-ready all-electric Isuzu D-MAX ute has been confirmed for an Australian launch as the Japanese brand attempts to head off electrified utilities based on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Revealed ahead of the Bangkok motor show, exact timings for when the Isuzu D-MAX EV launches have yet to be announced. But it has been confirmed that Australia will be among the first countries to get the new electric ute after production starts in 2025.

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Ford partners with Allego to bring ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW to dealerships around Europe

Electrek

Ford and ultra-fast EV charging network Allego have announced a new strategic partnership to deploy chargers in hundreds of dealerships across Europe. EV drivers like those in the new all-electric Ford Explorer will soon be able to access Allego chargers offering rates up to 400 kW.

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Why Australia bowed to the demands of makers of expensive, luxury 4WDs

The Driven EV News

The demands of the fossil fuel industry - and their millions of highly polluting Tonka trucks - have once again been placed above the health and wellbeing of local communities. The post Why Australia bowed to the demands of makers of expensive, luxury 4WDs appeared first on The Driven.

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Anti-Electrification Trucking Lobby Buys Consulting Study That Finds EV Trucking Expensive

CleanTechnica EVs

Another day, another bad freight trucking electrification study, this one paid for by an anti-electrification trucking lobbying group. The post Anti-Electrification Trucking Lobby Buys Consulting Study That Finds EV Trucking Expensive appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW’s EV battery partner launches a $1.5B factory expansion in South Carolina

Electrek

Battery tech firm AESC , which is partnered with BMW, is investing $1.5 billion to expand its EV battery factory in South Carolina.

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12 Electric Vehicles With 300+ Miles Of Range

CleanTechnica EVs

People who own electric vehicles or follow EV news know the EPA and WLTP range tests might not be all that representative of real-world driving range. Some YouTubers who drive EVs have conducted their own personal range tests and shared the results in their videos. One guy, Kyle Conner, who. [continued] The post 12 Electric Vehicles With 300+ Miles Of Range appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canoo acquires assets of the bankrupt EV startup Arrival

Electric Cars Report

High-tech advanced mobility company Canoo has completed the acquisition of a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets that were previously owned by bankrupt commercial EV startup Arrival. The purchased assets will be collected into more than 20 containers and shipped by sea to Canoo’s manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma. As announced in January 2024, Canoo […] The post Canoo acquires assets of the bankrupt EV startup Arrival appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida

Teslarati

Launching at 7:42 pm ET, 23 more V2 mini Starlinks joined the growing constellation after SpaceX lifted off from Florida. The mission took place from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking the 29th mission of the year for SpaceX. First stage ignition and liftoff of Falcon 9! pic.twitter.com/TAWsyxvbcC — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 25, 2024 This was already the 10th launch of the month for SpaceX, with a potential to launch at least 3 more this month if no technical or

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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Electrek

Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US? Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform.

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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

The Truth About Cars

In recent years, auto shows haven’t been the exciting showcases of new vehicles they once were, but this year’s New York International Auto Show has already seen a few compelling concept vehicles. Genesis took the opportunity to show off a pair of SUV concepts, including a sleek electric model and a performance SUV from a new sub-brand called Magma.

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There Are Now Visibly More Electric Motorcycles In Nairobi, Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

A lot more electric motorcycles have been unleashed onto the streets of Nairobi. These days you do not even need to go around looking for them. They are literally everywhere you go, which is extremely exciting. The post There Are Now Visibly More Electric Motorcycles In Nairobi, Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Used Car of the Day: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero

The Truth About Cars

It's been a minute since I've seen a Saab in our forums. This 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero caught my eye, though. Front-wheel drive, V6, automatic, and no rust. Well-maintained, so says the seller. Oh, and paid off. This Missouri-based car does have at least one dent, however. There are over 152,000 miles on the clock. If this sort of thing interests you -- and I bet there are more than a few Saab people in our readership -- click here to see it.

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Stellantis announces mass layoffs in US and Europe

Electrek

It’s not a good week to be working at Stellantis. As it (finally) moves to try to sell EVs in the US, the automaker just laid off 400 US salaried tech workers and software engineers on Friday. Today the company announced that it was slashing more than 1,500 jobs in Turin, Italy, due to what it says are slow sales of its all-electric Fiat 500e city car.

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All Teslas In The U.S. Will Get A Month Of FSD For Free This Week

InsideEVs

Musk confirmed that FSD would be enabled for a one-month trial on FSD-compatible vehicles, which may exclude the Cybertruck and Model 3 Highland.

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BYD releases last year’s profit report, and it falls a little short

Electrek

Chinese EV giant BYD just released its 2023 annual profit report, and it looks like it missed analyst estimates by a smidge, netting $4.16 billion (30.04 billion yuan) compared to the estimated $4.29 billion (30.94 billion yuan). Still, the company reported a more than 80% rise in net profit last year, so it is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Chevy Bolt Love

CleanTechnica EVs

Every now and again, I make a mistake. And it’s time I fessed up on one. Recently I approved the publication of a Letter to the Editor about one of our reader’s experience with his Chevy Bolt, wherein he used the car to make money (lots of gig work, plus. [continued] The post Chevy Bolt Love appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla is in talks to build electric trucks or vans in Italy, report says

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly in talks with the Italian government to build electric trucks or vans in the country, according to local media.

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Renault nears EV battery recycling partnership in ‘advanced’ talks

Teslarati

French automotive manufacturer Renault is reportedly in advanced talks with prospective partners about recycling used electric vehicle (EV) battery metals. Discussions of battery recycling partnerships have progressed to an “advanced” stage at Renault, according to statements from one company executive this week (via Reuters ). Jean-Philippe Bahuaud, Chief Executive of Renault’s environmental division, ‘The Future is Neutral’ (TFIN), says the automaker is seeking to

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New process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel

Innovation News Network

Researchers have transformed CO2 into sustainable fuel by shining sunlight on a light-activated material. Read more here. The post New process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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