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BYD NEV sales up 262.9% YOY in October

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BYD sold 88,898 passenger vehicles in October, increasing 90.9% year on year (YoY) and 12.5% month on month (MoM), according to the official data. In particular, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales reached 80,003 units, soaring 262.9% YoY. By the end of October, the cumulative annual sales of BYD passenger vehicles topped 200,000 units. The continued contribution of the DM-i technology fueled further success for the DM model, which saw 38,771 units sold in October, up 444.1% YoY?

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Infrastructure bill: $7.5B toward nationwide network of 500,000 EV chargers

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On Friday night, with the expected bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that designates $65 billion for upgrades of the nation’s electric grid and $7.5 billion for the nationwide deployment of EV charging stations. Such a buildout potentially represents more than triple the number.

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BorgWarner to supply new 800V SiC inverter to German OEM

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BorgWarner will be providing a new, high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) inverter to a large German automaker for implementation in its next-generation electric vehicles. This award expands existing 400V inverter business with this German OEM by adding 800V technology. The BorgWarner 800V SiC inverter with proprietary power switches provides a more compact and efficient power module, resulting in higher electric vehicle range and enhanced driving performance.

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Rethinking Humanity’s Future — A Video Series By Tony Seba & James Arbib

CleanTechnica EVs

Tony Seba has been at the forefront of predictions about disruption and change in the past decade plus. Now, he is tackling the biggie — can civilization survive the current catastrophes that are occurring? His answer is yes, but humanity must do so with knowledge, adaptation, and courage. Seba’s team has written many erudite books […].

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

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Tesla releases FSD Beta 10.4 with improved emergency vehicle detection network

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Tesla released FSD Beta 10.4 this weekend. The latest FSD Beta release included improved emergency vehicle detection, which has caused tension between Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the past. As could be seen v10.4’s Release Notes, however, it appears that Tesla really worked on increasing its driver-assist system’s safety with the recent update.

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Tesla Likely To Become More Valuable Than Saudi Aramco In This Decade

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s market value is higher than all energy companies in the S&P 500 combined, Bloomberg reports. The article noted that Tesla surged 43% in October, and this helped its market cap reach $1.2 trillion, which is higher than the $1.1 trillion market value of the S&P 500’s energy sector. As of this month, Saudi Aramco […].

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5 Ways Rural Drivers Benefit from Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura An electric lifestyle would be a boon to our rural heartland. Rural drivers stand to benefit the most from switching to an electric vehicle (EV), regardless of the state they live in or the type of vehicle they drive. Rural communities across […].

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Tesla China “Moves” Giga Shanghai Into A Booth At China’s 4th International Import Expo

EV Obssesion

This is the fourth China International Import Expo, and Tesla attended each one, showcasing its electric vehicles. This year, the expo runs from November 5 through November 10. 42How, a Chines social media publisher with over a million followers on Weibo, was also there and shared photos on Twitter. 42How focuses on electric mobility and […]. The post Tesla China “Moves” Giga Shanghai Into A Booth At China’s 4th International Import Expo appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Only 60% of U.S. Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging Ports >50 kW — Chart

CleanTechnica EVs

DC fast chargers are critical to reducing charging times for electric vehicles (EVs). The more power a charging station can supply, the faster an EV can charge, provided that the vehicle is engineered to accept those power levels. Early DC fast charging stations were often capped at 50 kilowatts (kW). However, a majority of DC […].

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Epic New Spec Ad: Tesla's Rise To A Trillion-Dollar Company Wows

InsideEVs

Tesla has faced an incredible amount of adversity over the years, but the hard work and dedication have paid off.

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

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Verdict On 1st US Fuel Economy & Emissions Program For Trucks: Success?

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Dave Cooke A decade ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized the first ever fuel economy and global warming emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks. Last week, EPA released its first scorecard on how truck manufacturers are faring under these new […].

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Watch Porsche Taycan Fast Charging Test At V3 Tesla Supercharger

InsideEVs

and a quick look at a slightly different station layout that allows to more easily connect some of the EVs.

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Diess On The Hot Seat Over Worker Reduction Remarks

CleanTechnica EVs

Herbert Diess has annoyed the labor unions at Volkswagen with his warnings about job losses, but is he wrong?

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Tesla Model S Plaid Vs 911 Turbo S Vs Nissan GTR: Drag And Roll

InsideEVs

Throttle House found a way to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid.

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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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Tesla Owners Are Planning To A Birthday Surprise For A Young Fan Who’s Had Multiple Surgeries

CleanTechnica EVs

RJ is a young Tesla fan who will be turning 10 soon, and he has endured a lot of hardships. Some of these include many hospitalizations that led to 19 surgeries. RJ is paralyzed from the waist down, and one of his dreams is owning a Tesla with FSD that will drive for him. He’s […].

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Tesla Added To Uber London To Increase EV Uptake

InsideEVs

Uber drivers in London can now purchase or lease a Tesla as part of a new program that aims to promote electric vehicles.

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Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?

EV Obssesion

Wouldn’t mind the money, but it seems like everyone wants to have a piece of you. Elon is just fresh off answering twitter questions about solving world hunger. In summary (not a direct quote): “Yes, I will give you $6.4 billion to end world hunger, but you’ll have to show me the plan and provide […]. The post Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?

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Elon Musk Will Sell 10% Of His Tesla Stock: Poll Results

InsideEVs

This week will be hugely interesting in regards to the stock market.

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Elon Lets Twitter Decide, Renault Group Refactory Spain, Model 3 & Model Y Prices Up for Holidays, BYD Sales EV Sales, IONIQ 5

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EV Sales BYD 5 TH New Monthly Sales Record:BYD NEV sales up 262.9% YOY in October EV Companies In Seville, Renault Group sets up a Refactory for its activities in Spain IONIQ 5 brings film to life for Hyundai Sponsorship of Films on 4 Tesla Prices Tesla has once again increased Model 3 and Model […]. The post Elon Lets Twitter Decide, Renault Group Refactory Spain, Model 3 & Model Y Prices Up for Holidays, BYD Sales EV Sales, IONIQ 5 appeared first on EV Obsession.

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See Ford F-150 Lightning At 2021 SEMA

InsideEVs

A quick look at the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.

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Lightning eMotors repowers Van Hool TD925 double-deck coach; 640 kWh battery, 200+ miles range

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors and ABC Companies, a leading provider of motor coach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment, announced the sale of the largest battery-electric double-decker motor coach to All Aboard America! Holdings, the fourth-largest motor coach operator in the US. The first delivery to Lux Bus America in Anaheim, CA will be a Van Hool TD925 repowered double-decker electrified by Lightning eMotors from diesel to all-electric.

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Audi e-tron S SUV/Sportback Get First EPA Range Ratings

InsideEVs

They barely exceed 200 miles with the standard wheels, while bigger wheels cut it by 13%.

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SpaceX schedules first East Coast Starlink launch in half a year

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In just a few days, SpaceX’s next Starlink mission has gone from a complete mystery to a firm launch date. Set to be SpaceX’s first Starlink launch in almost two months and first East Coast Starlink mission in almost half a year, the launch effectively came out of nowhere with a single week’s warning. For mostly unknown reasons, after completing an unprecedented 13 Starlink launches carrying almost 1000 satellites into orbit in the first five months of 2021, SpaceX has launched

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Fuel Shortages Made A Third Of Brits More Likely To Go Electric

InsideEVs

Survey also shows young drivers were more likely to panic buy fuel than older motorists.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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Calligraphy Trim Adds an Upscale Feel. The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy.

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Custom-Color Tesla Cars Emerge At Tesla Giga Shanghai

InsideEVs

Are those optional wraps or custom paint colors?

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Audi Q4 e-tron Gets Official EPA Range And Efficiency Numbers

InsideEVs

The range and efficiency differences between the Audi Q4 e-tron quattro and Volkswagen ID.4 AWD are marginal.

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Audi e-tron GT Gets Official EPA Range And Efficiency Ratings

InsideEVs

According to the EPA, it has more range than the corresponding Porsche Taycan versions.

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