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Baidu granted China’s first permits for commercial fully driverless ride-hailing services

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Baidu, Inc., a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, has secured the first permits in China to offer commercial fully driverless robotaxi services to the public on open roads. Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service, is now authorized to collect fares for robotaxi rides—completely without human drivers in the car—in Chongqing and Wuhan, two of China’s largest megacities.

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Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric resurrects California dreamin'

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The reborn Meyers Manx company on Monday unveiled an electric version of the classic dune buggy scheduled to begin customer trials in 2023. The Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric is the product of a new company founded by automotive designer Freeman Thomas and venture capitalist Phillip Sarofim, who bought the rights to the Manx from creator Bruce Meyers.

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QUT, Ford researchers find way to tell autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) robotics researchers working with Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating. Professor Michael Milford, Joint Director of the QUT Center for Robotics and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow and senior author, said the research comes from a project looking at how cameras and lidar sensors, commonly used in autonomous vehicles, can better understand the world around them.

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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning extends its range for its second model year, and Ford juices its starting price by at least $7,000, the automaker revealed Tuesday. The range for the F-150 Lightning Pro with the standard 98-kwh battery pack increases from an EPA-estimated 230 miles to 240 miles, and the price increases from $39,974 to $46,974.

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

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America. Further, the bill as currently written mandates escalating levels of critical minerals to be sourced from the US or a country with a free-trade agreement with the US.

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“This is crazy!” Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again in less than ten minutes

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"Put my postcode in.and it was sold out." Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover sells out again, as all 135 units in latest "raffle" spoken for within minutes. The post “This is crazy!” Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again in less than ten minutes appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk sells massive $6.5 billion chunk of Tesla (TSLA) stake

Electrek

Tesla has disclosed that CEO Elon Musk sold around $6.5 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares last week. It’s a significant chunk of his Tesla stake, but the reason behind the sale is unknown as of now. A Twitter settlement maybe? more…. The post Elon Musk sells massive $6.5 billion chunk of Tesla (TSLA) stake appeared first on Electrek.

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Researchers designs new deep eutectic solvent to recover valuable elements from spent LNCM batteries

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A team from Central South University in China has developed a new type of deep eutectic solvent (DES) that can efficiently leach metal elements from spent Ni-Co-Mn lithium-ion batteries (LNCM). The leaching rates of Ni, Co, Mn, and Li can all reach 99% under the conditions of T=140°C, t=10 min and no reductant. Deep eutectic solvents are a new class of green electrolyte materials with properties analogous to that of ionic liquids (ILs).

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Electric School Buses Win Big In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric school buses are experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with a nearly 10-fold increase in commitments by school districts and fleet operators in the past year. Thirty-eight states have now committed to procure more than 12,000 electric school buses. In the first half of 2022, several states took important action to further the transition to […].

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New class of coordination polymers for high-performance Li-, Na- and K-ion storage

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Researchers at the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium have designed and synthesized a new class of electrically conducting anionic coordination polymers for all practically relevant alkali-cation storage. Coordination compounds are molecules that possess a metal center bound to ligands (atoms, ions or molecules that donate electrons to the metal); these complexes can be neutral or charged.

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

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FedEx Office Pilots Ford E-Transit Vans for FedEx SameDay City Service

Electric Cars Report

FedEx Office, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., in collaboration with Ford Pro, is piloting ten Ford E-Transit vans across its FedEx SameDay City network as part of the goal to transition its entire pickup and delivery fleet to zero tailpipe emission vehicles by 2040 in alignment with the overall fleet electrification goal for FedEx. FedEx […] The post FedEx Office Pilots Ford E-Transit Vans for FedEx SameDay City Service appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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The Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) government has teamed up with Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to work on projects such as smart electric buses and smart city development, with the aim of becoming an arena that offers a comprehensive business and service model to attract global manufacturers to invest in Kaohsiung and establish a complete industry chain for the EV industry.

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Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders

CleanTechnica EVs

Amidst the bouts of laughter and Musk-centered adoration were several references to Tesla's future planning, leading to more speculation about the company's direction with mercurial Musk at the helm.

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Rheinmetall subsidiary MIRA offering modular system for teleoperated driving

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Newly founded Rheinmetall subsidiary MIRA GmbH is pooling the expertise of multiple Group companies in offer a modular, scalable system of certified hardware and software for teleoperated driving—the remote-control of vehicles on public roads. MIRA is aalready able to meet the challenges facing local public transport, logistics and industry by leveraging efficient new made-to-measure models for mobility.

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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 may be TX-based now, but it’s still a dominating force in CA

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Tesla may be a TX-based electric vehicle maker today, but its previous home, California, is still one of its strongest markets. This is especially the case with the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y crossover, the company’s two best-selling electric cars. California is the United States’ largest auto market , and it is also one of the most competitive. Tesla, whose roots lie in the state, has always performed well in California.

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Tesla Model 3 and Y become best-selling vehicles in California, pushing EVs to new record

Electrek

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have become the second-best and best-selling vehicles in California, helping electric vehicle sales reach a new record in the state. more…. The post Tesla Model 3 and Y become best-selling vehicles in California, pushing EVs to new record appeared first on Electrek.

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Scania Continues Its Charge, Electrifying Hauling in Europe

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If Tesla’s Semi is taking charge of hauling in the US, Scania has already over the period of two years shifted its own R&D and manufacturing to find the best route to move away from diesel and into complete BEV-based solutions for regional long-haul. Last month the company reported how it assisted DB Schenker to […].

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Foxconn to manufacture electric tractors for Monarch at newly acquired Lordstown facility

Electrek

Foxconn has signed its first contract manufacturing agreement since acquiring a Ohio facility from Lordstown Motors. In addition to building EVs for Lordstown and Fisker Inc., Foxconn will now also be manufacturing advanced, driver optional electric tractors and battery packs for Monarch Tractors. more…. The post Foxconn to manufacture electric tractors for Monarch at newly acquired Lordstown facility appeared first on Electrek.

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Jet Charge wins contract for EV chargers along world’s longest electric highway

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Jet Charge wins contract to install 98 EV chargers in Western Australia to help create the world’s longest continuously connected electric highway. The post Jet Charge wins contract for EV chargers along world’s longest electric highway appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model (LendingTree study)

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The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular luxury car model according to an analysis by LendingTree, which noted that San Jose, California has the most luxury vehicles. The study echoes the recent news that the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are both best sellers in California’s auto market. Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model. LendingTree analyzed auto loan inquiries made on its platform between July 2020 and June 2022 and was able to find the most popular luxury car brands along with the c

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Exploring the pros and cons of nuclear energy

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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma’s Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis discuss evolving public perspectives on the future of nuclear energy in the US. The combined threats posed by global energy insecurity and a warming climate elevate the urgency of shifting to secure, stable, low-carbon energy sources. Pathways forward emphasise the need to […].

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Car Buyers Fight Back With Dealer Markup Tracker

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Buying cars in 2022 can be a huge headache. Not only are some cars hard to find at all with dealers selling out of popular models, but there’s also the issue of dealer markup. This is when a dealer sells a car for more than the MSRP, or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. This usually comes […].

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Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders, increases prices $6-8.5k, std EPA to 240 miles

Electrek

Ford is re-opening orders for existing reservation holders on its wildly popular F-150 Lightning EV truck – the new models will feature an upgraded standard range, new colors, and more. There are also some expected yet significant price increases. more…. The post Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders, increases prices $6-8.5k, std EPA to 240 miles appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla equips China-made Model Y with new airbag for extra safety

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The Tesla Model Y is already one of the safest vehicles on the road today, but even its stellar safety ratings from across the globe are not enough to push the electric vehicle maker to rest on its laurels. In a recent announcement, Tesla China revealed that it had started rolling out a new airbag for the Model Y produced in Giga Shanghai, making the already safe vehicle even safer.

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Electrify Everything: These Are The Most Important Things To Change ASAP

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Mark Jacobson in his book Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything has laid out a plan to convert virtually all energy use in the world from fossil fuel to electricity. He includes such things as steel and concrete production, and high-speed long-distance air travel that most people hadn’t even considered until he did his research […].

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Autonomy places giant EV order from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more

Electrek

Autonomy, an EV subscription service, has now officially placed its giant order for 23,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more. more…. The post Autonomy places giant EV order from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes on sale in Germany, prices start at 110,658 euros

Electric Cars Report

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the first all-electric luxury SUV from Mercedes-EQ. At market launch, the model range comprises three variants: EQS 450+ and EQS 450 4MATIC, each with 265 kW output, and the EQS 580 4MATIC with 400 kW. The prices start at 110,658.10 euros for the EQS 450+. EQS 450 4MATIC and EQS 580 4MATIC cost 114,446.10 and 135,291.10 […] The post Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes on sale in Germany, prices start at 110,658 euros appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO's phone division gets software head as team size exceeds 300, report says

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A former Meitu executive has joined NIO's phone division as head of software, according to local media. The post NIO's phone division gets software head as team size exceeds 300, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Meyers Manx is coming back in 2024 as a hot electric dune buggy

Electrek

The Meyers Manx, the iconic 1960s dune buggy, is returning as the new all-electric Meyers Manx 2.0. more…. The post The Meyers Manx is coming back in 2024 as a hot electric dune buggy appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla & Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has entered into an agreement with Indonesia to purchase $5 billion worth of nickel over the next 5 years.

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California Love: Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Are State's Best-Selling Cars

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The Tesla Model Y was California's best-selling vehicle overall in the first half of the year, with the Model 3 a close second.

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Aptera teases stylish interior of 1,000km solar-powered car

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Aptera teases new look interior, revealing sleek and stylish instrument cluster screen lots of headroom, and matte-white detailing. The post Aptera teases stylish interior of 1,000km solar-powered car appeared first on The Driven.

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Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk

CleanTechnica EVs

Elon Musk had a special message for those involved in Tesla’s Q2 earnings call last month, noting a global need for lithium and other battery materials. While lithium mining is something many companies can do, and a necessary part of the electric vehicle industry’s growth, Musk says lithium refining is tougher — which makes it a perfect market in […].

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Rivian EDV wins over Amazon employee’s first impressions

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An Amazon delivery driver has posted their first impressions of Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV), showing many advantages over its ICE counterpart. Via his YouTube channel Friday Adventure Club , a Seattle-based Amazon delivery driver posted his first impressions of the new Rivian EDV and praised its advantages over its ICE-powered counterparts.

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