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EV Fast Chargers Are Growing Much More Quickly Than You Think

InsideEVs

Despite industry headwinds, the "Charging 2.0" era is here. And it could mean thousands more EV charging ports by year's end than 2024.

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Vantage Evx1000 troubleshooting.

DIY Electric Car

I have a 2011 Vantage EVX1000 that ran great for 2 years, now its cutting it self back and kind of bucking. im getting code 69 Controller: 1238, Fault: 69 Fault Name: External Supply Out of Range. Action: None, unless a action is programmed in VCL. Fault Cause: 1. External load on the 5V and 12V supplies draws either too much or too little current. 2.

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Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China

Electrek

Toyota’s new electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Starting at about $15,000 in China, Toyota’s new bZ3X electric SUV was the best-selling EV among foreign brands in China last month.

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Tesla Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. government

Teslarati

Tesla Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. Government, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to ease some rules and streamline the application process that could hinder the development and licensing of autonomous vehicles. Tesla is set to launch its Robotaxi platform in the coming days or weeks, but regulation on autonomous vehicles is incredibly slim, so automakers are left in a strange limbo as permissions to operate are usually up to local jurisdict

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Lucid’s (LCID) first $50,000 midsize EV prototypes appear in Nikola’s former headquarters

Electrek

Lucid (LCID) is housing the first prototypes of its upcoming midsize EV, which will start at about $50,000, in Nikola’s former headquarters. After opening its new Phoenix Hub facility this week, Lucid is taking another big step toward launching its new midsize platform.

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First Build - Miata1 (working title)

DIY Electric Car

Aloha DIYers! I've been thinking about EV conversions for a while, and now I've finally jumped in. Yes, I'm in Hawaii, shipping is crazy expensive, and so I'm trying to source from junkyards as much as possible for my first go at this. I have some basic tools and backyard, no lift or mechanic's tool chest. I've already gotten some of the major components, so I figured it was time to start a thread.

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Charging Port for 2017 Smart EV

DIY Electric Car

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Do any of you know anything about this issue? Do any of you have a charging port for our car?

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This new EV charging feature could make apps and cards obsolete

Electrek

European EV charging provider Allego has launched what is says is Europe’s first rollout of the “world’s safest and most secure” Plug & Charge technology.

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2017 SMART EV Charging Port

DIY Electric Car

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Do any of you have a charging port for our car? Are there salvage yards in Europe that might have a port?

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Chevy closes in on Tesla with the Equinox and Blazer EVs ‘right in the heart of the market’

Electrek

Chevy is narrowing the gap with Tesla in the US, thanks to its new Equinox and Blazer EVs. After outselling Ford, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US.

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

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Tesla retires yoke steering wheel in base Model S and X

Teslarati

Tesla has closed a chapter in the saga of the Model S and Model X’s controversial steering yoke. Following the announcement of the new iterations of the flagship vehicles, Tesla promptly removed the steering option for the vehicles’ base variants. This means that if drivers wish to experience the Model S or Model X with a yoke, they would have to go Plaid.

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Toyota’s New $18,070 bZ5 Launches in China

CleanTechnica EVs

Toyota has been one of the slowest legacy automakers to seriously start the transition to fully electric vehicles. That’s weird since Toyota led the way with hybrids, but it also makes sense for that reason — leaders of a tech transition are often laggards in the next one, as they. [continued] The post Toyota’s New $18,070 bZ5 Launches in China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Azure Dynamics AC-24

DIY Electric Car

I have an Azure Dynamics AC-24 induction motor that was originally used in the kit for the VoltsPorsche from ElectroAutomotive. They also used DC motors in kit form as well but for some they used the Azure Dynamics AC-24. Azure Dynamics used a larger motor for some other companies that used their motors and controllers. This was the motor that was in the VoltsPorsche I had purchased years ago then sold.

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U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here's Why

InsideEVs

We also discuss why thousands of American jobs in Republican states are on the line and how the rest of the world is running away with EVs.

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

Brief

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2017 SMART EV

DIY Electric Car

I've had 25K problem free miles with our 2017 Smart EV, but now the car will not charge. The dealer tells me the charging port is the problem, but that Mercedes/SMART have none of them and do not plan to make more. Have any of you heard of this issue? Any fixes? Do any of you have a charging port for our car? Are there salvage yards in Europe that might have a port?

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Tesla's Updated Model S and Model X Come With a Notable Price Increase

The Truth About Cars

Tesla recently updated the Model Y and Model 3, leaving the S and X slightly behind the curve. That just changed, as the automaker announced updates to the two more expensive vehicles, and prices are climbing as a result. All versions of the two vehicles saw $5,000 price increases, with the Model X AWD starting at $89,990 and the Plaid at $104,990. The Model S AWD now starts at $84,990, with the Plaid climbing to $99,990.

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Data Logging?

DIY Electric Car

Hi All: If there's a better sub-forum for this question, please let me know! I'm looking for a quick-and-dirty CAN logger to grab data and would appreciate any recommendations. I know I can probably build an Arduino-based system but am looking for an inexpensive purchase solution so I can get some data quickly. I'll pursue a custom solution later this year.

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BYD is now saying the EV price war is ‘not sustainable,’ yet it’s still slashing prices

Electrek

The price war on electric cars in China is quickly getting out of control. BYD’s executive president, Stella Li, is saying the EV price war, which it essentially created, is “not sustainable” anymore.

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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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SsangYong Rexton Conversion Solution

DIY Electric Car

The SsangYong Rexton , now marketed as the KGM Rexton , is a mid-size SUV produced by South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company (rebranded as KG Mobility in 2023). Introduced in 2001, the Rexton has evolved into a rugged, body-on-frame SUV that combines off-road capability with family-friendly practicality. Parts for Ssang Yong Rexton Conversion Based on Kia Bongo GVW and speed, car structure, we keep the.

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Podcast: new Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more.

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2010 International Estar Tesla Conversion (Re-conversion?)

DIY Electric Car

Hi guys, Im new to these forums and I figured I would introduce myself along with my project. After a few years of slowly assembling all the components I need to create my dream solar electric van, I think im finally ready to get started for real! I managed to grab a 2010 International Estar in 2021, and recently a 2012 Tesla Model S for the battery and LDU.

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Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

InsideEVs

Waiting for regulatory approval appears to be the primary obstacle holding Tesla's FSD back from launching in Europe.

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Tesla blacklisted by Swedish pension fund AP7 as it sells entire stake

Teslarati

Tesla shares have been blacklisted by the Swedish pension fund AP7, who said earlier today that it has “verified violations of labor rights in the United States” by the automaker. The fund ended up selling its entire stake, which was worth around $1.36 billion when it liquidated its holdings in late May. Reuters first reported on AP7’s move.

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Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Very Rare Electric Pickup At Half Price

InsideEVs

The Lordstown Endurance was quite innovative, with four in-wheel electric motors and a large battery.

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Global EV sales up 24% in May

Electric Cars Report

The number of electric vehicles sold globally in May 2025 is 1.6 million, with 7.2 million sold year-to-date (YTD), according the data revealed by the leading EV research house Rho Motion. The post Global EV sales up 24% in May appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This Legendary Hot Hatchback Returns As An EV

InsideEVs

The Peugeot 205 GTI was a performance icon. Now its modern successor is here, trading a turbocharged engine for batteries.

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Video Friday: AI Model Gives Neo Robot Autonomy

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit : 16–18 June 2025, HOUSTON RSS 2025 : 21–25 June 2025, LOS ANGELES ETH Robotics Summer School : 21–27 June 2025, GENEVA IAS 2025 : 30 June–4 July 2025, GENOA, ITALY ICRES 2025 : 3–4 July 2025, PORTO, PORTUGAL IEEE W

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Curtis 1238 BDI shutdown

DIY Electric Car

I bought a vantage truck w/o batteries or charger. It has a Curtis 1238 72v controller. I put in 6 12v large lead acid batteries to get 72v (reads 76v). The BDI still reads zero and the screen says “shutting down”. There are no errors and the battery voltage reads 76v at the 1313 programmer. It doesn’t engage in forward or reverse. Just a red light on the BDI and ‘shutting down’.

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Snap-E Cabs & HPCL Join Hands to Accelerate Green Mobility in Eastern India

Electric Vehicles India

Snap-E Cabs & HPCL Join Hands to Accelerate Green Mobility in Eastern India In a bold stride toward sustainable transportation, Snap-E Cabs has announced a strategic partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to utilize HPCL’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure— HP-eCharge —across Kolkata and key highway corridors in Eastern India.

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Forecasting The Future Of The Auto Industry

The Truth About Cars

Hey hey! It's time for this week's edition of the TTAC Podcast! This week on the TTAC podcast, we discuss Peak Auto, Ram’s return to NASCAR, and how to get bugs out of your grille. Our guest this week is Autoline’s John MacElroy, who helps us figure out if we’ve reached peak auto. He also walks us through where the auto industry is and where it’s going.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils hydrogen-fueled “GR LH2 Racing Concept” at Le Mans

Electric Cars Report

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen (LH2) fueled test car to advance the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports. The post TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils hydrogen-fueled “GR LH2 Racing Concept” at Le Mans appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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SpaceX produces its 10 millionth Starlink kit

Teslarati

SpaceX has achieved a major milestone, producing its 10 millionth Starlink kit. The accomplishment was celebrated across the company’s Hawthorne, California, and Bastrop, Texas, facilities. The milestone was shared in social media by Sujay Soman , Senior Facilities Engineer, in a LinkedIn post , which has since been deleted. Starlink Production Ramp Soman noted in his LinkedIn post that the first 5 million Starlink kits took nearly four years to build, but the next 5 million kits were com

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Top BYD Exec Says Chinese EV Price War “Not Sustainable” & “Not Healthy”

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese EV price war has gotten a lot of digital ink lately. And for good reason — Chinese automakers have dramatically cut prices on its EVs in recent weeks, and this is just the latest in many rounds of such price cuts/price wars/price battles that have been a fairly. [continued] The post Top BYD Exec Says Chinese EV Price War “Not Sustainable” & “Not Healthy” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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