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Survey: Electric truck interest wanes—but not for the Toyota Tacoma EV

Green Car Reports

After years of anticipation, 2024 is shaping up to be the year that automakers will start to deliver electric pickups—even the Tesla Cybertruck, perhaps—in greater volume. But even as overheated EV transaction prices calm and inventories offer the possibility of more test drives, Americans are looking less optimistic about putting an.

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BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

The Driven EV News

BYD's lowest cost vehicle hits a new production milestone as demand for electric city car surges. The post BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months appeared first on The Driven.

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EV battery prices are dropping again

Green Car Reports

Following substantial increases in 2022, EV battery prices are falling again, according to new analysis from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Lithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low of $139 per kwh, BNEF reported this week. This was driven by decreases in raw-material and component prices, as well as.

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US Discovers Lithium Bonanza For EV Batteries Right In Its Own Backyard

CleanTechnica EVs

The geothermal resources of the Salton Sea region in California can double as a rich pipeline of lithium for EV batteries. The post US Discovers Lithium Bonanza For EV Batteries Right In Its Own Backyard appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lotus fast-charging hardware delivers more than most EVs can handle

Green Car Reports

Lotus has long produced fast cars. Now it's also producing fast chargers. The automaker on Tuesday unveiled fast-charging hardware it claims to have developed in-house, including a liquid-cooled DC charger capable of up to 450 kw. It's designed to be used with a Lotus-developed power cabinet and 600-amp charging unit in a setup Lotus claims can.

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Michigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway

Electrek

The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon. more… The post Michigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design

Electrek

During a “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event held in Seoul earlier today, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation presented a potentially game-changing approach to the design of an EV’s drivetrain. The Universal Wheel Drive system, or “Uni Wheel” for short, moves main components to the wheel hub, creating additional space in a given vehicle’s interior. Learn more in the video below. more… The post Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design appeared f

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Hyundai Motor Will Halt One Of Its ICE Vehicle Factories To Build A New EV Plant

InsideEVs

Other manufacturers claim their EV sales are slow due to weak demand. So how come Hyundai is charging ahead?

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Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with about 290 miles (466 km) of range in a review unit ahead of the delivery event tomorrow. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit appeared first on Electrek.

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Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars

The Driven EV News

Greenpeace says Toyota is using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars, because of the lack of fuel efficiency standards that the Japanese car giant has fiercely opposed. The post Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping

Electrek

Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO is partnering with Geely, the company behind Volvo, Polestar, and several other brands for EV battery swapping. more… The post Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares

The Driven EV News

New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids. The post Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Are We Still Doing What Simon Says?

Cars That Think

In 1976, Ralph Baer and Howard Morrison , two game designers, happened to see a trade show demonstration of an Atari arcade game called Touch Me. The game’s waist-high cabinet featured four large buttons on the top, which lit up in random sequence; the player had to push the buttons in the same order. The two found the idea of the Atari game intriguing but thought the execution was terrible.

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

Brief

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Volkswagen Group Shines, But Volkswagen Disappoints — Europe EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Approximately 260,000 plugin vehicles were registered in October in Europe, +24% year over year (YoY). The overall market also grew. [continued] The post Volkswagen Group Shines, But Volkswagen Disappoints — Europe EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

The Driven EV News

BYD and its local distributor EV Direct confirm major expansion to overtake Tesla and help propel the Chinese EV maker into the top-5 best-selling brands in Australia. The post BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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UAW launches campaign to unionize all automakers at once – Tesla, Toyota, etc

Electrek

The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns. more… The post UAW launches campaign to unionize all automakers at once – Tesla, Toyota, etc appeared first on Electrek.

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The Lucid Gravity Almost Got Tesla's Most Controversial Design Option

InsideEVs

“We just felt it was a compromise we weren’t willing to make,” said Derek Jenkins, the startup’s design chief.

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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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Car dealers falsely claim to be ‘voice of customers’ in push for slower electric car adoption

Electrek

Almost 4,000 car dealerships in the US banded together in a new lobbying effort to ask the government to slow down the adoption of electric vehicles. They even falsely claim to be “the voice of customers” in this Luddite effort. more… The post Car dealers falsely claim to be ‘voice of customers’ in push for slower electric car adoption appeared first on Electrek.

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Non-Tesla EV Supercharging Goes Full-Scale In China

InsideEVs

It now includes over 350 Supercharging stations and attracts additional brands like Polestar.

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27% Of New Cars In France Now Plugin Electric Cars!

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 40,379 units, divided between 25,473. [continued] The post 27% Of New Cars In France Now Plugin Electric Cars! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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First production Tesla Model S donated to the Petersen Auto Museum

Teslarati

The first-ever Tesla Model S to roll off the production line has been donated to an automotive museum in Los Angeles by its owner. Entrepreneur and early Tesla investor Steve Jurvetson has donated his Tesla Model S P85 to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, as shared on X on Wednesday. Jurvetson has donated the Model S to the museum along with his prior Tesla donations, and he also shared some photos of the vehicle.

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This Tesla Model 3 With 136,000 Miles Saved The Owner Over $15,000 On Gas

InsideEVs

If we factor in the cost of electricity to charge the car, the owner still saved over $11,000.

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GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption

Electrek

General Motors ( GM ) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. more… The post GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption appeared first on Electrek.

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The Road To Price Parity: Competition Heats Up In Mexico, A Tsunami Of EVs Arrive In Colombia

CleanTechnica EVs

Recent arrivals in Mexico and Colombia show Chinese EVs pose an ever-growing threat to mainstream automakers in Latin America. We’ve. [continued] The post The Road To Price Parity: Competition Heats Up In Mexico, A Tsunami Of EVs Arrive In Colombia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Buying An EV Is The Best Cure For Range Anxiety, Survey Finds

InsideEVs

It’s still one of the major pain points for prospective EV buyers, but there’s a solution, according to a Recurrent report.

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Leaks reveal next Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle could go cruiser direction

Electrek

Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is still up to its riding leathers in its second electric motorcycle model, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar. But even as the company is pushing out deliveries of that bike, new leaked details are already revealing design information about the company’s next model. And it may just be the more comfortable cruiser that so many have been waiting for. more… The post Leaks reveal next Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle could go cruiser direction appeared f

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You Can't Reserve A Tesla Cybertruck

InsideEVs

At least not right now.

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Researchers explore for rare earths in Alaskan seaweed

Innovation News Network

A research team has been awarded a $1.9m federal grant to explore whether Southeast Alaska seaweed is absorbing rare earths. The post Researchers explore for rare earths in Alaskan seaweed appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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2024 Fiat 500e Is Cheaper Than Predecessor At $32,500: Report

InsideEVs

The electric city runabout will be one of the cheapest EVs in the United States, though it will still cost $4,000 more than the Leaf.

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Tesla Cybertruck named “Disruptor of the Year” in Top Gear 2023 awards

Teslarati

The Tesla Cyberttruck has not started its deliveries yet, but the all-electric pickup truck is already gathering some accolades. One of these was granted by British motoring magazine Top Gear, which gave the Tesla Cybertruck its “Disruptor of the Year” award for 2023. In a recently posted video , Top Gear editor-in-chief Jack Rix admitted that they actually did not think that the Cybertruck would make it to production.

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China's Zeekr Brand Has Big Plans. Maybe For America, Too

InsideEVs

Here's why you should be paying attention to Geely's other EV brand—yes, the one that isn't Volvo, Polestar or Lotus.

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Tesla Cybertruck shows interesting range rating in unit held by tech reviewer

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck is showing an interesting range calculation in a unit held by well-known tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, and it has the community talking. Brownlee, who is more commonly known as MKBHD, shared an image of him sitting in the driver’s seat of a Cybertruck just 24 hours from the start of Tesla’s delivery event for the pickup tomorrow.

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