Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights

Green Car Reports

A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize use of it. While normal streetlights generally have only enough power for illumination, the.

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BYD is now the world’s largest automaker by R&D workforce after major hiring spree

Electrek

China’s BYD now has the world’s largest R&D workforce of any automaker after its latest hiring spree. With over 900,000 employees, BYD aims to continue climbing the global sales charts as it advances new tech to promote longer-range, more affordable EVs.

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GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops

Green Car Reports

General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like "flagship" sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they'll get "ample" lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed.

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Tesla Cybertruck sales surge ~61% in July, outsells direct rivals: S&P Global Mobility

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is still being sold at a premium due to the continuation of its Foundation Series edition, but the vehicle is already dominating the electric pickup truck segment. As per data from S&P Global Mobility, Tesla saw a 1.2% increase in vehicle registrations in July 2024, thanks in part to the Cybertruck’s 5,175 registrations during the month.

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

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The Hague is the first world city to ban fossil fuel ads by law

Electrek

The Hague, Netherlands’ third-largest city, has passed a local ordinance banning fossil fuel advertisements and ads for other highly-polluting services in the city, becoming the first city in the world to do so.

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Apparent camouflaged Tesla Robotaxi prototype sighted at Warner Bros. Burbank

Teslarati

The first image of a heavily camouflaged Tesla Robotaxi “Cybercab” prototype may have just been shared online. The vehicle, which was photographed close to a Tesla Model Y, appeared to be a two-seater that is notably smaller than the best-selling all-electric crossover. Recent reports have suggested that Tesla would be unveiling its highly anticipated Robotaxi “Cybercab” at the Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California.

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Tesla Model 3 AWD blows past EPA rating and travels 370 miles in full range test

Teslarati

The reengineered Model 3 is steadily gaining a reputation for being the most underrated Tesla in the market today. While the vehicle might seem like a standard refresh from its previous generation, the updated all-electric sedan’s improvements over its predecessor are surprisingly notable. This was, at least, according to a full range test from EV group Out of Spec Studios.

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Here are the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September [Updated]

Electrek

With more options than ever, driving an electric vehicle has never been more affordable. As new EVs hit the market, the lease deals are heating up. Here are all the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September.

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Starlink to be used in 2025 elections in the Philippines

Teslarati

The Philippines’ Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will use SpaceX’s Starlink internet services during the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. “Our instructions from the Information Technology Department (ITD) and Project Management Office (PMO) [are] we have to adopt the highest quality standard because we deserve no less,” commented COMELEC Chairman George Erwin.

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Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Electrek

Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth.

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

Brief

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Starlink and X bank accounts unfrozen in Brazil after $3.3 million transfer

Teslarati

Starlink and X’s assets have been unfrozen by the Brazilian Supreme Court on Friday. The assets were unfrozen after about $3.3 million worth of funds from Starlink and X were transferred to government coffers to cover fines that were allegedly incurred by the Elon Musk-led social media platform. In a comment, the Brazilian Supreme Court noted that Judge de Moraes had ruled to transfer over 7.28 million Brazilian reais ($1.3 million) from an X bank account and almost 11.07 million Brazilian

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Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal

Electrek

Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio , and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. But one of the cars, photographed late yesterday by a lot employee, stands out – and it stands out because it seems to be a heavily-camouflaged version of the heretofore-not-seen Robotaxi.

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Ford turns to India for expansion in global exports

Teslarati

Ford Motor Co. is turning to India to expand its exporting business globally. In 2021, the US-based legacy automaker said it would shut down its factories in India. Now, Ford is chasing directions. In a recent LinkedIn post , Ford’s President of International Markets Group Kay Hart shared that the company has submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Government of Tamil Nadu in India.

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Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?

Electrek

Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming?

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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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Why EVs Are The Perfect Fleet Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Being a pioneer can be fun and exciting. I mean, who doesn’t want to try something new? New technologies can bring not only novelty into our lives, but benefits (including cost savings). However, we have to remember that the historical pioneers who went west in covered wagons sometimes never made. [continued] The post Why EVs Are The Perfect Fleet Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]

Electrek

French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into production.

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Starlink is now available on United Airlines

Teslarati

United Airlines will offer Starlink internet service aboard its mainline and regional aircraft fleet. “Everything you can do on the ground, you’ll soon be able to do onboard a United plane at 35,000 feet, just about anywhere in the world,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that’s more personalized.

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Virginia’s largest solar array on a school rooftop just came online

Electrek

A 1.8-megawatt (MW) school rooftop solar array, the largest in Virginia, is now online – and the US needs to do a whole lot more of this.

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Government of Canada Investments in Electric Vehicles

Plug N Drive

Everyone has a role to play in tackling climate change. The widespread shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to decarbonizing on-road transportation, which accounts for 18 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions — of which 50 percent is produced by light-duty vehicles (LDV), or passenger cars. In addition, clean fuels, such as clean hydrogen, advanced biofuels, liquid synthetic fuels and renewable natural gas, will play a critical role in hard to decarbonize sectors such as ind

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RadExpand 5 e-bike $1,299, Greenworks CrossoverZ mower $4,500, Anker SOLIX bundles $2,500 off with free gift, more

Electrek

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have new fall savings offers from Rad Power that has dropped the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike to $1,299 , along with additional e-bike and battery discounts, as well as an accessory promotion on one of its newest micromobility models. We spotted the best deal yet of 2024 on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V Electric Riding Mower that is down at $4,500.

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Kia Excited About Coming EV3

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems that we’ve had a few tiers of EV enthusiasm in the auto industry for the past decade or so. Naturally, you’ve got the very enthusiast EV-only leaders — Tesla, BYD, Rivian, NIO, Xpeng, Polestar, etc. On the other end, you’ve got the extreme foot draggers — Honda, Toyota, [continued] The post Kia Excited About Coming EV3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chinese electric car giant BYD’s electric scooter patents might mean cheaper e-motorbikes

Electrek

BYD is no stranger to seated electric scooters, having already joined a partnership leveraging its batteries for Singapore-based Scorpio’s high-performance electric scooters. But the carmaker might be interested in producing its own electric motorbikes in house, as revealed by new patent drawings.

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Tesla Cybertruck Launch in Perth

CleanTechnica EVs

How far would you go to be part of a showroom launch and to view the Tesla Cybertruck? How about 3000 kilometres? My friends (Rado and Lawrence) flew from Brisbane to Perth with their partners to be part of the celebrations at the end of August. There had been rumours. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Launch in Perth appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Velotric Fold 1 review: A 28 MPH folding e-bike that looks good and rides better!

Electrek

Velotric continues to impress me with each new launch, and the Velotric Fold 1 has no plans to ruin that streak. Having spent some solid saddle time with the bike now, I can tell you that this is one of the best electric folders out there right now for e-bike shoppers on a budget.

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Hyundai & IVECO Featuring “Revolutionary Electric Commercial Vehicle” at Coming IAA Show

CleanTechnica EVs

In a bit of a leak, we’ve caught word that Hyundai and IVECO Group are aiming to feature a “revolutionary electric commercial vehicle” at the coming IAA 2024 show in Hannover, Germany. We don’t have details yet, but we’ve got these summary points: Hyundai Motor Company leverages its global eLCV platform. [continued] The post Hyundai & IVECO Featuring “Revolutionary Electric Commercial Vehicle” at Coming IAA Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The US gov’t is finally doing something about giant pedestrian-killing SUVs

Electrek

After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs.

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The Ups & Downs Of The Electric Car Transition At Stellantis

CleanTechnica EVs

In Europe, Stellantis will stop producing the Fiat 500e for one month due to slow sales while ramping up EV production in the US. The post The Ups & Downs Of The Electric Car Transition At Stellantis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A 350-mile electricity transmission line in Nevada is now approved

Electrek

The massive Greenlink West Transmission Project in Nevada got the final green light this week by the US Department of the Interior.

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Final Conference Agenda for NEEVS

EV Club of CT

NorthEast Electric Vehicle Symposium Set for September 15th and 16th We thank our Gold Sponsor: BMW Sunday – EV Test Drives Sunday will feature test drives with 10 EV models: BMW i4, i5, iX Tesla.

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Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant

Electrek

In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia.

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You Can Now Get Tesla Model 3 with $0 Due at Delivery

CleanTechnica EVs

In another effort to pull in new buyers, Tesla has just sent out a new offer. You can now buy a brand new Tesla Model 3 — with all of its recent upgrades — and pay $0 at delivery. (Of course, you still have to pay for the car eventually, [continued] The post You Can Now Get Tesla Model 3 with $0 Due at Delivery appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a Tesla Robotaxi prototype being spotted, the Porsche Macan range, Lucid teasing its next-gen, and more.

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China is First Country to Sell Over a Million Electric Vehicles in a Month

Electric Cars Report

China sold over one million EVs in August 2024, breaking the previous record set in December 2023 by 70,000 vehicles, revealed research-house, Rho Motion. The European market is now down 4% so far this year compared to the same period last year, the first-time sales growth has turned negative in the region. Despite this, 9.8 […] The post China is First Country to Sell Over a Million Electric Vehicles in a Month appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September [update]

Electrek

Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month! Update 12SEP : two hot new EVs make the list!

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