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

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

Brief

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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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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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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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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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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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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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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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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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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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Kia EV9 named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at 2023 TopGear.com Awards

Electric Cars Report

The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards. The fully electric EV9 – Kia’s new flagship SUV – impressed Top Gear’s judges thanks to its combination of a family-friendly space, long driving range, in-car technology, and cutting-edge design and sustainability features. The EV9 is featured in the […] The post Kia EV9 named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at 2023 TopGear.com Awards appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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Working towards a sustainable EV battery industry

Innovation News Network

The sustainability of the EV battery industry will be crucial to decarbonisation and net zero goals. Read more here. The post Working towards a sustainable EV battery industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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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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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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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline.

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Connecticut Moves To Soften EV Mandate

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont shocked the EV world by backing out on a plan to mandate all new vehicles. [continued] The post Connecticut Moves To Soften EV Mandate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go

Electrek

The Rivian R1T might get an exciting upgrade. The electric pickup can drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off like a sports car. But what if the Rivian R1T had a mobile projector that could be easily stored in the gear tunnel? That’s what Rivian is scheming up. more… The post Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go appeared first on Electrek.

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Ten Safest Electric Vehicles

Electric Driver

Electric vehicles have come a long way, but safety remains a top concern for many buyers. Evaluating the safest options can be tricky, but fear not, for we have compiled a comprehensive list of the top ten safest electric vehicles based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Our methodology is sound, and […] The post Ten Safest Electric Vehicles appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety

Electrek

Uber has partnered with mobility platform developer Smartcar to develop Battery-Aware Matching, which filters an EV driver’s trip requests based on state of charge. more… The post Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ Drive System to transform mobility design

Electric Cars Report

Kia Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System — called ‘Uni Wheel’ — at ‘Uni Wheel Tech Day’ in Seoul, Korea. This paradigm-shifting vehicle drive system will revolutionise the design of future mobility devices. Uni Wheel is a functionally integrated wheel drive system that dramatically improves available space inside an […] The post Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ Drive System to transform mobility design appeared first on Electric

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Mobile EV Chargers Could Solve Some Infrastructure Problems

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at Bloomberg gives us a possible solution for some sticky and hard-to-solve EV charging problems. You see, [continued] The post Mobile EV Chargers Could Solve Some Infrastructure Problems appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Priced From $46,399 In Canada

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Auto Canada announced pricing for its all-new 2024 Kona Electric. This battery-powered variant of the new generation Kona will have a starting price of $46,399, while the fully-equipped Ultimate trim will start at $51,199. The completely redesigned Kona offers more equipment and technology than ever before, while maintaining a very competitive price range.

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