Thu.Aug 08, 2024

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NACS or CCS: ChargePoint EV chargers follow Tesla Magic Dock

Green Car Reports

As automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines Tesla and non-Tesla connector types. The ChargePoint Omni Port can accommodate NACS and Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors, as well as the SAE J1772 connector for AC.

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Quantum Cryptography Has Everyone Scrambling

Cars That Think

While the technology world awaits NIST’s latest “post-quantum” cryptography standards this summer, a parallel effort is underway to also develop cryptosystems that are grounded in quantum technology—what are called quantum-key distribution or QKD systems. As a result, India, China, and a range of technology organizations in the European Union and United States are researching and developing QKD and weighing standards for the nascent cryptography alternative.

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Nissan testing paint technology to lower cabin temps

Green Car Reports

A new type of paint could lower vehicle cabin temperatures Lower cabin temperatures could reduce EV energy consumption The paint might make it to production, but on a special-order basis Nissan is testing paint that could help lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy use from air conditioning. The paint incorporates "metamaterial," a composite.

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Elon Musk continues to siphon Tesla talent to train xAI’s Grok

Electrek

Elon Musk’s xAI has now hired over a dozen Tesla employees to its language model, Grok, amid a Tesla shareholders lawsuit over the issue.

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

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2025 Ford Police Interceptor gains standard hybrid powertrain

Green Car Reports

Ford's 2025 Police Interceptor now has a standard hybrid powertrain Ford no longer sells Explorer hybrid to consumers A non-hybrid V-6 and twin-turbo V-6 remain optional for police-spec Explorers Ford has made a hybrid powertrain standard in its Explorer-derived police car for the 2025 model year. The hybrid powertrain was previously optional in.

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BYD undercuts Tesla Model 3 prices by nearly $10K with the new 2025 Seal EV

Electrek

BYD officially launched the 2025 Seal EV, its Tesla Model 3-like electric sedan, on Thursday. Starting under $25,000, the new BYD Seal EV undercuts Tesla’s Model 3 by nearly $10,000 in China.

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Chinese invasion: Windrose to build its electric semi truck in US

Electrek

In what the company’s CEO is calling “a direct challenge” to the Tesla Semi , Chinese heavy truck manufacturer Windrose recently announced plans to build a new assembly plant in the US in a bid to sidestep heavy tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.

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Teslas Have The Lowest Maintenance Costs, Consumer Reports Finds

InsideEVs

Tesla owners paid the least out of pocket for total maintenance, not including faults or collision repairs.

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EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time

Electrek

EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market.

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More Than Half Of All New Cars Sold In China In July Had A Plug

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of "new energy vehicles in China, which includes plug-in hybrids, jumped in July thanks to new incentives. The post More Than Half Of All New Cars Sold In China In July Had A Plug appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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ChargePoint's New Omni Port Works For Tesla Drivers. And Everyone Else

InsideEVs

Any EV, any parking space. Meet ChargePoint's answer to the plug wars, enabling drivers of all vehicles to charge at the same station.

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Archer Aviation announces plans for an eVTOL air mobility network coming to Los Angeles

Electrek

eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has just laid out some plans to help alleviate some of the nasty traffic around Los Angeles. Today, the company outlined an air mobility network it is developing for Southern California that will bring eVTOL air taxi rides to the public within the next two years.

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China's MG Motor Is Conquering Europe. Now It Wants To Build A Factory In Mexico

InsideEVs

MG Motor plans to build a manufacturing base and research and development center in Mexico.

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ChargePoint introduces a new ‘Omni Port’ that combines Tesla and other EV plugs into one [Video]

Electrek

EV charging network ChargePoint has just introduced a new piece of technology to help ease the overall process for drivers, regardless of what make or model they own. The “Omni Port” ensures EV drivers can charge at any ChargePoint space, combining multiple charging plugs into one single port.

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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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Your Car Dealer Is Probably 'Not Excited At All' To Sell EVs

InsideEVs

Will America ever hit critical mass for EVs if the dealers aren't onboard? A new study has details.

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Tesla is working through its giant Cybertruck backlog pretty fast

Electrek

Tesla is working through its giant backlog of over 1 million Cybertruck reservations pretty fast based on who it is inviting to configure.

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California Just Notched One of its Best Quarters Ever for New Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

What you need to know: California saw an increase in zero-emission vehicles sold last quarter as 1 in 4 new car buyers continue to choose alternatives to gasoline-powered cars and trucks. SACRAMENTO — In the second quarter of 2024, Californians purchased 118,181 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) representing 25.7% of all new vehicle. [continued] The post California Just Notched One of its Best Quarters Ever for New Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia’s affordable EV3 officially spotted in the US ahead of its upcoming debut [Images]

Electrek

After opening pre-orders in Korea starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s EV3 is already a social media sensation. Will the “game-changing” EV3 have the same effect in the US? Ahead of its official market debut, the EV3 was spotted testing in the US. Here’s when we can expect to see Kia’s new affordable EV in the US.

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BYD launches upgrade for its best-selling EV in Australia

The Driven EV News

New BYD Seal launched and set to deliver upgraded technology, faster charging and better "autopilot" capabilities. The post BYD launches upgrade for its best-selling EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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At $219/mo, the VW ID.4 is now one of the best electric SUV lease deals out there

Electrek

VW yesterday cut 2024 ID.4 Standard lease prices by $30 per month, making it $219 per month, the lowest ID.4 lease price to date.

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Archer Unveils Los Angeles Air Mobility Network Ahead Of Major Worldwide Sporting Events

CleanTechnica EVs

Archer plans to launch the network in Los Angeles to replace one-to-two-hour drives with 10-20 minute electric flights Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at Los Angeles International Airport, University of Southern California, Orange County, Santa Monica, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach and Van Nuys Archer is also coordinating.

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Jeep puts the all-electric Wagoneer S to the test ahead of deliveries

Electrek

Jeep will finally launch its first fully electric SUV in the US later this year. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep is putting the Wagoneer S to the test in New Zealand’s tundra to ensure the EV meets the rugged SUV brand’s standards.

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14-Year Battery Warranty for Double Decker, Sportiest Electric Volkswagen — EV News Roundup

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to the DNA of a new pure EV brand called AEHRA, Italy has gained international attention. Speaking of EV DNA, the company reflects on the freedom they had when they left internal combustion engines behind, saying that “Liberated from the need to accommodate a bulky internal combustion engine into. [continued] The post 14-Year Battery Warranty for Double Decker, Sportiest Electric Volkswagen — EV News Roundup appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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These customizable campervan conversions for the VW ID. Buzz are everything

Electrek

VW campervan repair and restoration company Peace Vans today launched a line of customizable campervan conversions for the VW ID. Buzz in the US.

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Chinese insurgents Zeekr and XPeng debut in Australia at Melbourne EV Expo

EV Central

The Chinese EV invasion has kicked up a notch with the formal debut of XPeng and Zeekr in Australia. The two luxury electric brands rolled out today at Electric Expo Melbourne 2024. They are two of at least one dozen new Chinese brands – mostly electric – expected on-sale in Australia by the end of 2025. 2024 Zeekr X. READ MORE: “Chinese luxury EVs will lead the world”: Meet the Australia-bound Zeekr 009 that has Mercedes, BMW and even Rolls-Royce in its sights READ MORE: XPeng confirms G9 SUV a

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This Sleek Chinese Wagon Runs The BMW i3 Playbook

InsideEVs

The Neta S Hunting Edition is a station wagon available in EV or range-extended form.

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Funding Notice: $43 Million Available for EV Battery Research & Development

CleanTechnica EVs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $43 million in funding for projects that will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to the future of advanced batteries. The funding will drive innovations in low-cost electric vehicle (EV) battery electrode, cell, or pack manufacturing; improve.

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The Porsche Macan Might Be The Longest-Range Porsche EV Yet

InsideEVs

It may even beat the new Porsche Taycan.

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Dodge Charger Daytona Starts At $59,595 With Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust System

CleanTechnica EVs

The first all electric car from Dodge is rolling off the assembly line now and should be in showrooms shortly. The post Dodge Charger Daytona Starts At $59,595 With Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust System appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Automobili Pininfarina’s Batman-inspired B95 Gotham to make public debut in Monterey

Electrek

Months after unveiling a new Batman-inspired line of all-electric hypercars, Automobili Pininfarina will publicly debut the B95 Gotham during Monterey Car Week. This one-of-one BEV is worthy of the Bruce Wayne lifestyle, complete with 1,900 horsepower and an 0-60mph acceleration time under two seconds.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks Guinness World Record with 569 miles on single charge

Electric Cars Report

A Ford Mustang Mach-E has officially clinched the Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric car on a single charge. A UK-based team sponsored by Webfleet, a fleet management provider, achieved the remarkable feat on July 27th, covering 569.64 miles (916.74 km) in the electric SUV over a period of just […] The post Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks Guinness World Record with 569 miles on single charge appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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How Fleets Can Minimize Risk When Sending Electric Vehicles Home To Charge

Green Fleet Magazine

Despite potential liability, an employee's home can be used as a budget-friendly, time-efficient EV fueling station through accurate reimbursement, rebates and incentive education, and proper training.

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Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions

InsideEVs

Plus, EV charger statuses are unreliable and China's rapid rollout of Robotaxis could compromise 7 million jobs.

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Greenworks 80V CrossoverZ riding mower $1,001 off, New lows in Bluetti power station sale, Worx 20V hedge trimmer discount, more

Electrek

We’ve got some big new price drops and some long-awaited old lows in today’s Green Deals, led by a return to the best price in months on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower at $4,999. It is joined by Bluetti’s latest Summer Holiday sale that has a large selection of power stations and bundles up to $1,100 off (with extra 3% off and 5% off savings options), like the AC200L LiFePo4 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $1,139 low.

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