Mon.Jul 22, 2024

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Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forward

Green Car Reports

Cadillac's latest EV concept previews a potential convertible flagship The Sollei concept seems like a convertible riff off the Celestiq The Sollei features a 2+2 layout Might an electric convertible be in Cadillac's future? The reveal of the Sollei concept on Monday hints that Cadillac is at least considering it. The big drop-top has been.

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Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030 amid falling sales, shifting market

Electrek

Porsche is backing off its goal of 80% EV sales in 2030. Although it could still happen, Porsche said the target was too ambitious and the transition “will take longer than we assumed.

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Minivans shift to hybrid, except Honda Odyssey

Green Car Reports

The redesigned Kia Carnival has a hybrid option with an expected 36 mpg range Standard as a hybrid, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg or 35 mpg with all-wheel drive The Chrysler Pacifica is the only plug-in hybrid minivan, with a 32-mile electric range. The number of minivans on sale in the U.S. has shrunk, but the remaining cohort is on the whole.

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BYD just launched the first electric MPV in this booming EV market for under $25,000

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is making strides in another key EV market with the launch of its M6, the first electric MPV in Indonesia. Unveiled on Monday, the BYD M6 arrives as EV sales are forecasted to continue surging in the region.

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

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Tesla Was Still The World's Largest EV Maker In Q2, Ahead Of BYD

InsideEVs

However, the difference between the two shrunk and BYD has Tesla in range.

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Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing

Electrek

Anticipation is building for Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. According to Rivian , R2 pre-orders are well over 100,000 as buyers line up to get some of the first next-gen Rivian EVs.

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Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline

Electrek

Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago.

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2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles

Green Car Reports

The revamped Porsche Taycan earns EPA range numbers of up to 318 miles, the automaker confirmed Monday to Green Car Reports. The 2025 Porsche Taycan is now being delivered to U.S. dealerships, and official EPA ranges, as calculated by Porsche and set to be displayed on those window stickers, show that the big improvements in range and efficiency.

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Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders

InsideEVs

The momentum is building up for Rivian’s Tesla Model Y fighter.

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Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month

The Driven EV News

Chinese smart EV company to debut what it says will be Australia’s first flying car, alongside four premium EVs it plans to bring to the country. The post Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Porsche Is Rolling Back Its EV Sales Goal

InsideEVs

Porsche initially said that 80% of its sales will be electric by 2030. Now it's saying that'll only happen if customer demand picks up.

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More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

The Driven EV News

Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification. The post More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing appeared first on The Driven.

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Nordex debuts a US wind turbine optimized for lower wind speeds

Electrek

German wind turbine maker Nordex Group today debuted a 5-megawatt (MW) wind turbine for the US market that “significantly increases yield” in lower wind speeds.

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Biocompatible Mic Could Lead to Better Cochlear Implants

Cars That Think

Cochlear implants —the neural prosthetic cousins of standard hearing aids—can be a tremendous boon for people with profound hearing loss. But many would-be users are turned off by the device’s cumbersome external hardware, which must be worn to process signals passing through the implant. So researchers have been working to make a cochlear implant that sits entirely inside the ear, to restore speech and sound perception without the lifestyle restrictions imposed by current devices.

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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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Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric 2+2 convertible concept

Electrek

Cadillac has unveiled today a new all-electric 2+2 convertible concept called the Sollei. It’s a rare electric convertible, but it doesn’t mean it will ever see the light of day anyway.

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See The $71,000 Electric Roadster That Americans Can't Buy

InsideEVs

The MG Cyberster is a two-door electric sports car with scissor doors. Watch as CarWow reviewer Mat Watson takes one for a drive.

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XPeng and Volkswagen Group expand collaboration plans to integrate MEB tech into new EVs

Electrek

XPeng Motors and Volkswagen Group have announced an expansion to a recently signed partnership that pushes the collaboration from the co-development of a China-only vehicle platform to now include VW’s global MEB platform technology.

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Ford EV Owners Get More Time For Free Tesla Adapter Amid 'Supply Constraints'

InsideEVs

Ford's NACS to CCS adapter is the only one approved for the Supercharger network. But the rollout has been a bit slow.

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ZEEKR officially enters North America, launching 001 and X BEVs in Mexico

Electrek

Chinese-built EVs are closer to hitting the US market as Geely-owned brand ZEEKR has launched its first two models in Mexico. Our neighbors to the South can now choose between ZEEKR’s flagship 001 shooting brake or its all-electric X SUV.

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Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Still Drives On The Wrong Side Of The Road

InsideEVs

Tesla's newest version of FSD was supposed to be a 5-10x improvement. It still makes dangerous, erratic moves.

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Saudis tap FlyNow to deploy thousands of ‘eCopters’ to transport people at Riyadh Expo

Electrek

Saudi Arabia Holding Co. has announced plans to deploy thousands of “automatic” single—and dual-seat eCopter aircraft from FlyNow Aviation to transport the public during the upcoming Riyadh Expo 2030. These unique electric aircraft will begin with cargo before flying actual people around the kingdom.

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Here's Why Rivian Won't Put Apple CarPlay In Its EVs

InsideEVs

It all boils down to how easily drivers can use controls on the touchscreen. But is that a dealbreaker for CarPlay fans?

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Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive

Electrek

Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot.

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Ford & Mercedes Do The Electric Car Gavotte

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric car plans of Ford and Mercedes are changing as both companies adjust their sales strategies to customer demand. The post Ford & Mercedes Do The Electric Car Gavotte appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch

Electrek

Tesla has obtained an exemption for Cybertruck’s drive-by-wire from Transport Canada ahead of the vehicle’s launch in the market. So.

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First Tesla Cybertrucks appear to have been registered in Europe

Teslarati

The first few Tesla Cybertrucks appear to have been registered in Europe, as detailed by one employee over the past couple of weeks. Last week, France-based Tesla Advisor and Events Champion Anthony Martin shared the news on LinkedIn that the first Cybertruck had been registered in Europe, along with photos featuring a Czech Republic license plate. On Monday, Martin also posted photos of a Cybertruck that was reportedly registered in Poland, along with reporting that a third had been registered

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Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival

Electrek

As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer.

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'Very Scared': Sony-Honda Chief Warns Japan Of China's EV Dominance

InsideEVs

Plus, a major battery manufacturer is already slowing its U.S. investments over fears of how the election might go.

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Elon Musk’s xAI activates “most powerful AI training cluster in the world” with 100k Nvidia H100 GPUs

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has activated its supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, which is comprised of 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the milestone in a post on social media platform X. xAI had a busy weekend , with the AI startup announcing a hiring ramp on X. Musk highlighted these efforts on Monday morning, stating that xAI was looking to increase its human talent advantage.

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Cadillac Sollei Concept: A Stunning EV Convertible With A Wine Chiller

InsideEVs

The flagship electric convertible has door pockets and charging mats made out of mycelium.

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UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 at new $495 low, AeroGarden Harvest XL system hits $105, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more

Electrek

After the wild ups and downs of last week, we’re kicking off our Green Deals today with some surprising Prime Day-worthy deals that were missing from the 2-day event. Headlining these deals is the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station that just fell to a new $495 low. It is joined by a new Amazon low for AeroGarden’s Harvest XL Indoor Hydroponic Garden that’s now at $105 , as well as another one-day only chance to grab the Anker SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189.

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The Value Of A Charging Station In A Seemingly Unimportant Small Town

CleanTechnica EVs

Scrolling around on Plugshare, I came across a charging station I’ve been waiting to see for years. I thought it would take at least another couple of years to ever see one, too, so when I saw a little pin/marker appear over Safford, Arizona, I first thought it must be. [continued] The post The Value Of A Charging Station In A Seemingly Unimportant Small Town appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Sorry Apple CarPlay fans, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says that integration is not gonna happen

Electrek

Rivian has made a name for itself in the growing BEV segment thanks to its uniquely designed vehicles and their supportive software. One flaw argued by some R1T or R1S drivers, however, is Rivian’s lack of Apple CarPlay availability. While the door on CarPlay integration was still only slightly ajar, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appears to have shut it for good.

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New Value-Packed Enyaq 50 Models Make Škoda’s Award-Winning Electric SUV Even More Accessible

CleanTechnica EVs

New Enyaq 50 and Enyaq 50 Edition join the all-electric SUV range Prices from £36,970 undercut outgoing Enyaq 60 model by £2,000 Both models fitted with 55kWh (52kWh net) battery that delivers up to 234 miles of range High levels of standard equipment levels on both models Available to order. [continued] The post New Value-Packed Enyaq 50 Models Make Škoda’s Award-Winning Electric SUV Even More Accessible appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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