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Electrify America won't allow EVs a full charge at busy stations

Green Car Reports

Some Electrify America locations in California will limit charge to 85% “High-utilization station” locations were chosen for the pilot test Regular charging and idle fees apply Electrify America is testing a strategy that may help alleviate wait times at some of its busiest stations by preventing customers from charging all the way to.

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Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers

Electrek

Tesla insiders claim CEO Elon Musk had his Full Self-Driving optimized routes that he himself takes as well as routes taken by Tesla FSD content creators, which would explain the discrepancies in the efficacity of the system.

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Lucid Air recalled for loss of power and coolant heater issues

Green Car Reports

Lucid Air has been recalled, twice, in two weeks Over-the-air software updates have been shipped to cars for both issues Lucid will replace any high-voltage coolant heaters that fail on affected cars Lucid has issued two recalls applying to its Air electric sedan. The two independent recalls include a software error that could cause a loss of.

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Hyundai opens pre-orders for new Casper Electric EV starting at $23,000, $15K with rebates

Electrek

The newest low-cost EV has officially hit the market. Hyundai opened pre-orders for its new Casper Electric in Korea, starting at just $22,800 (31.5 million won). With rebates, Hyundai expects the starting price to drop to under $14,500 (20 million won).

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

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Mazda goes hybrid with 2025 CX-50 crossover SUV

Green Car Reports

Mazda taps Toyota's hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50 crossover SUV to the lineup for 2025. Hybrids get a revised front end, an available red leather interior, and new wheels. Mazda confirms it's adopted Toyota's hybrid.

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The US just financed a $1.2B EV lithium-ion battery separator factory in Indiana

Electrek

ENTEK just got a conditional $1.2 billion loan from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office to build a lithium-ion battery separator factory in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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Windows on Arm Is Here to Stay

Cars That Think

For the first time in history, there’s a good chance your next Windows laptop won’t have an x86 chip inside. Microsoft launched a new generation of AI-focused Windows laptops, called Copilot Plus PCs , in June of 2024. Controversy surrounding one of Microsoft’s key AI features made for a shaky debut, but it’s built on a sound foundation: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X , an Arm system-on-a-chip that goes toe-to-toe with the best from AMD and Intel.

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Is NASCAR getting ready for EVs—or hybrids?

Green Car Reports

NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid yet. NASCAR remains a race of thirsty, loud V-8 engines and rear-wheel-drive cars with rear-mounted manual transmissions. And while the.

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Got Way More Affordable

InsideEVs

Zero percent financing? In this economy? It's real, and Ford is doing it. A new 24-month lease is available on the Mustang Mach-E too.

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BYD’s new luxury electric sedan hits showrooms to challenge Tesla and Porsche

Electrek

Can BYD challenge Porsche, Mercedes, and Tesla? With its new “million yuan” ($140,000) Yangwang U7 launching later this year, BYD hopes to do just that. Ahead of its official launch later this year, BYD’s new luxury electric sedan is hitting dealerships in China.

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

Brief

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Ford loses half of its state factory incentives on slowed EV plans

Teslarati

The state of Michigan has cut Ford factory incentives by over half, after the company announced plans to significantly downsize its electric vehicle (EV) and battery production plans in the state in recent months. Michigan has cut Ford’s tax incentives to $409.1 million, down from the previous agreement of $1.03 billion, according to an updated incentives package detailed by the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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Maersk’s new offshore wind installation vessel can install turbines 30% faster

Electrek

Maersk Offshore Wind is building a wind installation vessel concept (Maersk WIV) that can install offshore turbines faster and cheaper.

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Georgia’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Surge Is A By-Product Of Federal Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

New data released by Atlas Public Policy and the CHARGE coalition confirms that Georgia’s clean energy commitments toward personal transportation electrification now lead the nation. This shift to Georgia as a clean energy core region has been fueled in significant part by the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs. [continued] The post Georgia’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Surge Is A By-Product Of Federal Investments appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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XPeng’s latest new model will reportedly dump LiDAR in favor of pure vision, similar to Tesla

Electrek

Following reports dating back to February, XPeng Motors appears to be genuinely beginning a transition from LiDAR sensors to pure vision cameras in advanced driver systems. The ADAS technology, similar to that of Tesla, is expected to roll out in a new XPeng BEV model later this year.

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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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Tesla Cybertruck Is Becoming The U.S.' Best-Selling Electric Pickup

InsideEVs

But the numbers also suggest a significant decrease in Model S and Model X sales.

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YouTube Video Indicates Chevrolet May Be Reviving the Chevy Spark EV in Latin America

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chevrolet Spark was Chevrolet’s smallest, most affordable model; the Spark EV was its underpowered EV version, built to comply with California’s regulations. Both are relics of a forgotten time: one, from when GM was still interested in making cheap basic cars; the other, from when EV sales were a. [continued] The post YouTube Video Indicates Chevrolet May Be Reviving the Chevy Spark EV in Latin America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NASCAR Previewed An EV Future. Fans Are Upset, But It May Just Work

InsideEVs

NASCAR revealed one possible future: a race car with a battery and 1,300 horsepower. Can the old-school racing series really go all-electric?

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Some Things About The EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs You May Not Know

CleanTechnica EVs

Our friends at WysokieNapiecie.pl visited China a few weeks ago to get more information on the EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, and they’ve provided the following content for CleanTechnica. It includes some information on the tariffs which you’ve probably already seem, but it also includes some information and context that. [continued] The post Some Things About The EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs You May Not Know appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Range Test: The EV Van Champ

InsideEVs

Even with the tallest body and longest-wheelbase configuration, the Mercedes eSprinter can go the distance.

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My Car Made My Coffee

CleanTechnica EVs

My car made my coffee is almost as good a line as “I have a petrol station on my roof!” (I charge my Tesla from rooftop solar.) In another demonstration that the rural regions of Queensland are ready for electric cars, an extensive electric vehicle exhibition was mounted in Rockhampton, [continued] The post My Car Made My Coffee appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance Should Be More Like Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Reviewer Says

InsideEVs

CarWow's Mat Watson said he wishes the new Model 3 Performance had Hyundai's simulated gear shifting.

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BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but for hydrogen cars the time has already passed

The Driven EV News

BMW presented some fuel cell EVs to Australian media. And while the cars were impressive, it is clear that the time has already passed for the hydrogen car. The post BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but for hydrogen cars the time has already passed appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Is Losing Its Grip On The EV Market. Can Rivals Step Up?

InsideEVs

Tesla’s declining market share is opening up room for rivals to shine. But it’s still an uphill battle.

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Building & Transportation Emissions Heading in the Wrong Direction

Green Energy Consumers

At Green Energy Consumers Alliance, we’re all about that “think globally, act locally” thing. So it hurts to report that our beloved states, Massachusett s and Rhode Island, have carbon emissions going up, not down as their laws and the planet require. Unfortunat el y, this is true at a global and national level as well. These sobering facts are a renewed c all to action for all of us.

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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning EVs are on sale with new summer savings offers

Electrek

Summer is finally here, and the weather is not the only thing heating up. Discounts on electric vehicles are also on the rise. Ford is giving buyers new ways to save through its new Summer Sales Event, starting July 9, 2024. Ford’s EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, are on sale with new summer deals.

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Strike a Balance: Trade Agreements for Resilient & Responsible Supply Chains

CleanTechnica EVs

Five recommendations for trade policy-makers. To secure the demand for battery minerals, the EU needs to set the right trade framework to boost resilience, sustainability and mutual benefit. A new report and briefing explore how Free Trade Agreements can be one way to strike this balance. As Europe races to secure the. [continued] The post Strike a Balance: Trade Agreements for Resilient & Responsible Supply Chains appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Audi Q6 e-tron first drive: quiet luxury

Electrek

We had a first drive in the brand new Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV and experienced the German EV’s quiet luxury.

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Dilawri Automotive Group and Plug’n Drive Launch the MEET

Plug N Drive

July 9, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET) Dilawri in Mississauga. Dilawri is the first automotive group of dealers in Canada to make this bold step to engage and educate consumers in a new way with EV experts from Plug’n Drive. From July 11 to August 4, 2024, MEET Dilawri will be stationed at the 401 Dixie Auto Mall in Mississauga, open Thursday through Sunday.

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Rimac celebrates 15 years in style with ultra-exclusive $2.54M Anniversary Edition Nevera

Electrek

Advanced electric hypercar developer Rimac Automobili is celebrating 15 years in the auto industry and doing so the best way it knows how – by delivering a limited production run of “Anniversary Edition” Nevera EVs costing over $2.5 million each. See more in the video below.

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Consumers Energy Plans to Power 1,500 Public Fast Charging Locations for Electric Vehicles by End of 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

New Report Highlights Clean Transportation’s Growth in Michigan Consumers Energy expects to power 1,500 new fast charging locations for electric vehicles by the end of the decade, a huge expansion in public charging that highlights still-strong EV growth and a bright future for clean transportation in Michigan. The forecast is part. [continued] The post Consumers Energy Plans to Power 1,500 Public Fast Charging Locations for Electric Vehicles by End of 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A one-of-a-kind secret Tesla Roadster R&D prototype is for sale

Electrek

You’ve perhaps heard of the original Tesla Roadster, the car that started Tesla and the EV revolution. Now, a Roadster you probably haven’t heard of is for sale – a one-of-a-kind prototype for a performance package that never saw the light of day. Update: The car has now been listed for auction on Cars & Bids. The auction ends July 15th at 10:30AM PDT.

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The Biggest Plug-In Hybrid Maker In The U.S. Had A Rough Q2

InsideEVs

After quarters of rapid PHEV sales growth, Stellantis's volume decreased.

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ALLPOWERS 50% off Prime Day sale, Greenworks 40V chainsaw hits new $98 low, Jackery power station price cuts, more

Electrek

If you weren’t aware, we are well into hurricane season through November, with the worst months still ahead of us. Today’s Green Deals are useful for anyone, but we’ve tailored together a list that is especially helpful for those of you who will be regularly dealing with said storms in the coming weeks/months. Starting us off is the ALLPOWERS Prime Day sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – like the R1500 power station bundled with a 600W sol

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Mercedes-Benz eCampus launched to advance EV battery technology

Innovation News Network

Discover how Mercedes-Benz's new eCampus in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim is revolutionising EV battery technology. The post Mercedes-Benz eCampus launched to advance EV battery technology appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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