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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

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Tesla confirms massive hardware change for autonomy improvement

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that a recent change made to some of its recently refreshed vehicles is, in fact, a strategy it will use to improve its suite as it continues to work toward autonomy. Tesla first introduced a front-facing camera on the front bumper with the Cybertruck. Then, the Model Y “Juniper” received the hardware update. The Model S and Model X both received the front-facing camera with its latest update, which was officially revealed last week.

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Bloomberg just released the most embarrassing report about Tesla, Waymo, and self-driving

Electrek

Bloomberg has just released an embarrassingly bad report about the self-driving space, in which it claimed Tesla has an advantage over Waymo by misrepresenting data.

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Sweden blocks Tesla FSD-style testing in Stockholm

Teslarati

Tesla is putting a lot of effort into getting its Full Self Driving (FSD) system approved in territories outside North America. But while China seems to have embraced FSD fully, other countries like Sweden do not seem to be receiving Tesla’s automated driving system very well. This became quite evident in a document from Stockholm City, which has started making the rounds online.

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Here's One Reason To Buy A Lucid Air Over A Tesla Or Rivian

InsideEVs

Lucid Air sedans now have both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability—unlike rival EVs from Tesla, Rivian and General Motors.

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Nissan’s new EV looks like a hit in China, with nearly 400 miles of range and a $17,000 price tag

Electrek

It’s not the next-gen LEAF, but the N7 was one of the best-selling foreign EVs in China last month. With a starting price of just $17,000, would you consider buying Nissan’s new electric vehicle? You may have the opportunity soon, as Nissan plans to launch it globally.

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The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 has some seriously impressive range, more than the Kia EV4

Electrek

Hyundai’s electric fastback is due for some major upgrades that could finally make it the Tesla Model 3 challenger it was designed to be. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is better than ever, featuring a stylish new look both inside and out, an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, and even more driving range than expected.

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Ranger EV Conversion Road Map - Looking For Help and Suggestions

DIY Electric Car

I’m at the Venn diagram center of two active and informed DIY communities, Ford Ranger (FFR!) owners and EV Conversion enthusiasts. In the spirit of this forum, I’m looking for help from the EV Conversion folks to identify the pieces I need to complete the build list for my retirement project. I’m in Portland, Oregon, so very mild climate, will not need to drive the truck when it’s 100F, nor when below freezing.

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Ferdinand Porsche Created A ‘Range Extender’ EV 125 Years Ago

InsideEVs

Porsche’s first car was electric. And it had a range extender, too.

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Cascadia Motion PM150 Motor Controller Expert Needed

DIY Electric Car

My partner and I are using a PM150 DX-SP motor controller and need assistance. We believe we have everything wired correctly but we aren't spinning the motor and when we complete the start sequence (push the brake pedal and turn ignition key to start position) we lose our serial connection to the controller, though the OK light stays illuminated.

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

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This electric pickup is taking Korea by storm, now it’s going global on a ‘full-scale conquest’

Electrek

It’s not a Kia or Hyundai, but the Musso EV pickup truck is shaking up the Korean Market. After the first models left for Europe, the company’s CEO is already saying it will be a “driving force” as it goes on a global conquest.

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Ford Exec: Buyers Don't Care About Powertrain Specs the Way They Used To

The Truth About Cars

Take a look at a press release for any modern vehicle launch, and you’ll notice an interesting trend. In recent years, automakers have stopped focusing on engine specs, placing them far lower in the announcement than they used to. That’s for good reason, according to Ford’s vice chair, John Lawler, who said that buyers don’t care about powertrains the way they did in the past.

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Tesla on ‘self-driving’ gets stuck on train track and hit by train

Electrek

A Tesla Model 3 got stuck on a train track and was hit, albeit slightly, by a train in Sinking Spring, PA. The driver claimed it was in “self-driving mode.

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'100% Rivian But New And Fresh': How Rivian Designed The R2 To Be Cheaper And Better

InsideEVs

Rivian's R2 will be a groundbreaking next-generation EV, and priced around $45,000. Here's how the company aims to pull that off.

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

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Fortescue takes delivery of first battery electric locomotive as it races to “real zero”

The Driven EV News

Fortescue has taken delivery of its first battery electric locomotive prototype as it continues the race to its "real zero" target by 2030. The post Fortescue takes delivery of first battery electric locomotive as it races to “real zero” appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia’s affordable EV2 may be small, but it looks bigger in person [Video]

Electrek

The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person.

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Now Might Be A Good Time To Buy A Used EV

InsideEVs

Used EV prices were down $3,000 last month, while the rest of the car market got more expensive.

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Tesla features used to flunk 16-year-old’s driver license test

Teslarati

In what is becoming a more common occurrence, a few Tesla features were used to flunk a 16-year-old who took his driver’s license test in New Jersey. It is not the first time this has happened , as we have reported on several instances of this in the past, both in the U.S. and other countries in the world. It is evidence that some officials are not caught up in the technology and innovation occurring in the automotive market, some of which is not necessarily exclusive to Tesla, but is incl

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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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Freshly Rebuilt Tesla "Sport" Large Drive Unit

DIY Electric Car

Tesla Large Drive Unit, this is the "Sport" version with the performance inverter. This Drive Unit has been professionally rebuilt with new hybrid ceramic rotor and primary drive gear bearings. As you can see in the pictures, it is also equipped with the QC Charge rotor coolant delete manifold, and has the option of adding oil cooling for the rotor with a bit of extra hardware.

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Tesla to target big families with upcoming 6 and 7-seater Model Y variants

The Driven EV News

Tesla reportedly working on 7-seater version of its Model Y for Asia-Pacific market, with a 6-seat configuration also spotted in its app firmware. The post Tesla to target big families with upcoming 6 and 7-seater Model Y variants appeared first on The Driven.

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Oberaigner EV Gearbox for Cascadia iM225, iM375, SS250, Incl Adapters, BRAND NEW

DIY Electric Car

Brand New in Factory Packaging USA Inventory, No Shipping or Tariff Hassles Includes Gearbox, Cascadia iM225/SS250/iM375 Adapter Plate, Splined Shaft and Hardware. Designed for Longitudinal Drive Applications Common DIN 120 Output Drive Flange Technical Data Application: Electromobility commercial vehicles Transmission Ratio: 2.842 Reduction Input Speed Continuous: 10,000 RPM Input Speed Maximum: 13,000 RPM Input Torque Continuous: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

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Comment on GAC Toyota to shift new car development decision-making from Japan to China to regain relevance by Manu Madan

CN EV Post

GAC Toyota will appoint local personnel with the deepest understanding of the Chinese market to lead R&D efforts, including new models and facelifts.

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Oberaigner EV Gearbox for REMY HVH250, Incl Adapters, BRAND NEW

DIY Electric Car

Brand New in Factory Packaging USA Inventory, No Shipping or Tariff Hassles Includes Gearbox, REMY HVH250 Adapter Plate and Hardware. Designed for Longitudinal Drive Applications Common DIN 120 Output Drive Flange Technical Data Application: Electromobility commercial vehicles Transmission Ratio: 2.842 Reduction Input Speed Continuous: 10,000 RPM Input Speed Maximum: 13,000 RPM Input Torque Continuous: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) Input Torque Maximum: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) Continuous Power Continuous.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

EV Central

Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. This medium SUV REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) starts from $45,900 drive-away, and is visually identical to the full electric Leapmotor C10 launched here six months ago. It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here.

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Another State Opts to Put Speed-Limiting Tech In Offenders' Cars

The Truth About Cars

Many new cars come with traffic sign recognition tech. The gauge cluster in my GR Corolla loves to blink a red speed limit sign as soon as the car travels even one mph above the posted limit, but it does not actively limit the vehicle’s speed. Some states are passing legislation that could change that behavior, however, as Washington state recently joined Virginia with a law that punishes speeding drivers with speed limiting technology.

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China EV brand Xpeng opens major new showroom at Sydney casino

The Driven EV News

Chinese electric automaker Xpeng has officially opened a showroom at Crown Sydney, where it will display its latest EVs. The post China EV brand Xpeng opens major new showroom at Sydney casino appeared first on The Driven.

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Republic Airways to evaluate an electric aircraft from BETA Technologies for regional flights

Electrek

More news out of day one of the Paris Auto Show, as aerospace manufacturer BETA Technologies announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Airways Holdings in which the latter will evaluate the potential of BETA’s all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft for regional passenger and cargo flights.

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MAN starts series production of electric trucks

Electric Cars Report

MAN Truck & Bus has hit a historic milestone, greenlighting the series production of electric trucks at its Munich plant. The post MAN starts series production of electric trucks appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Comment on China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 15: Nio 3,060, Tesla 15,500, Xiaomi 5,600 by V3

CN EV Post

Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 4,730 insurance registrations in China last week, a 9.24 percent increase from the previous week.

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Retro Video Review: 1978 Honda Accord LX

The Truth About Cars

The 1978 Honda Accord LX wasn’t just a product of its time — it helped define it. Launched just two years after the Accord’s U.S. debut in 1976, this first-generation LX trim represented Honda’s push into the compact luxury market during a period marked by emissions regulations and fuel crises. It was an era when American automakers struggled to adapt, and Honda seized the opportunity.

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How Luxury Cars Balance Cutting-Edge Tech with Timeless Elegance

Clean Fleet Report

Artisan Craftsmanship Meets the 21 st Century This article may contain affiliate links. Luxury cars stand at the intersection of innovation and tradition, delivering more than just transportation. They offer an experience steeped in elegance and modernity. As technology advances rapidly, premium automakers face the challenge of integrating cutting-edge features without compromising the timeless craftsmanship that defines their brand.

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Taxing the Distance

Energy Institute at HAAS

Skip to content Menu Home About Contributors Open Menu Overlay Energy Institute Blog Research that Informs Business and Public Policy Posted 2 hours ago by Maximilian Auffhammer Uncategorized Taxing the Distance What if we taxed miles not gallons? If you go to a Rolling Stones concert, you will get Satisfaction. If you come to this blog, you will get a lecture about taxes.

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Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses

The Driven EV News

Mitsubishi is to take part in a multi-year trial that will feature more than 150 battery-swappable electric buses and trucks and 14 battery swap stations. The post Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses appeared first on The Driven.