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Jaguar exec calls EV brand reboot "hugely frustrating"

Green Car Reports

Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it's finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand's boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. "It's been hugely frustrating—saying we're going all EV then 'nothing,'" managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar's.

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US Postal Service electric trucks are finally here and drivers love them

Electrek

USPS is finally rolling out its much-anticipated Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs), and the first fleet of them to go into service in Atlanta, Georgia is earning rave reviews from delivery drivers according to an AP report.

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Jaguar boss: Going all-electric has been "hugely frustrating"

Green Car Reports

Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it's finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand's boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. "It's been hugely frustrating—saying we're going all EV then 'nothing,'" managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar's.

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?

Electrek

Tesla’s rollout of Full Self-Driving v12.5 has failed so far, and owners want to know what happens next?

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

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Factorial solid-state tech could boost Mercedes EV range 80%

Green Car Reports

Several years in, a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and battery firm Factorial is finally showing progress toward developing viable solid-state battery tech for EVs. Factorial on Tuesday announced that its Solstice solid-state battery cell developed in collaboration with Mercedes could boost EV range by up to 80% through greater energy density.

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Mercedes will start testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road ‘in a few months’

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on solid-state EV batteries with ultra-long range and fast charging capabilities for its next-gen vehicles. With two partners accelerating development, Mercedes is on track to begin testing EVs with solid-state batteries in just a few months.

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Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage

Electrek

Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland.

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GM and Hyundai exploring partnership

Green Car Reports

General Motors and Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding that could lead to the two automakers collaborating on green tech. The non-binding memorandum is the first step toward a partnership between GM and Hyundai. The potential partnership would focus on using the automakers' combined economies of scale to reduce costs. That could include.

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Why Rivian Bought China's 'Apple Car'

InsideEVs

The Xiaomi SU7, sometimes called China's "Apple Car," is making waves. And now it's a benchmark vehicle for Rivian.

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GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US

Electrek

Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW.

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

Brief

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GM And EVgo To Build 400 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across The U.S.

InsideEVs

Dubbed “flagship destinations,” most will have up to 20 stalls, proper lighting, canopies and amenities—almost like a gas station.

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GM may buy Chinese EV batteries, but they will be made in the US

Electrek

A GM electric car with Chinese EV batteries on US streets? That could soon be a possibility. GM is in talks to buy batteries from China’s CATL to be assembled at a new US plant.

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GM And Hyundai Join Forces To Boost EV Development

InsideEVs

The two automakers signed a memorandum of understanding today.

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BYD’s Share of China’s Auto Market Rises to 20%

CleanTechnica EVs

When I saw the latest new energy vehicle (NEV) insurance registrations in China, my first reaction was just wonderment at how much BYD dominates the market. But then I was like, “well, this is nothing new — BYD’s been dominating this market for a while.” So, I moved on from. [continued] The post BYD’s Share of China’s Auto Market Rises to 20% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

InsideEVs

But it's also the first electric truck to receive an IIHS rating, so we'll see if can hold onto its title.

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EVs Already Reduce Electricity Rates — & They Can Do Even More

CleanTechnica EVs

EVs reduce electricity rates for all utility customers, and recent legislation accelerates a cycle of more EVs, better climate, better health, and lower rates. In addition to their myriad health and direct economic benefits compared to polluting gasoline vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) also help reduce electricity rates for all utility customers. They’ve already been.

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Fiat Shutting Down 500e Plant For Four Weeks Due To Low Demand

InsideEVs

The brand also says it will upgrade the factory to produce a hybrid 500 starting in 2025 or 2026.

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Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks Deployed in Western Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

In an Australian first, Patrick Terminals has deployed nine battery-electric terminal trucks (BEV-TTs) at the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia. This is described as the initial phase of their electrification project. It appears that there is more to come! Patrick was supported in its decarbonisation project by AU$2.5 million in. [continued] The post Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks Deployed in Western Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Porsche Macan Electric Gets Over 300 Miles Of EPA Range

InsideEVs

Even the Macan Turbo is a range monster for the performance you get. And a longer-range base model is on the way.

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BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, I wrote generally about the idea that BYD’s strong upward trend, Toyota’s seeming lack of a serious EV plan (including continued daydreams about hydrogen), and Volkswagen’s struggles in China could lead to BYD becoming the #1 top selling automaker in the world. I didn’t dive deeply into recent. [continued] The post BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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China Tells Automakers: Keep The Best EV Tech At Home

InsideEVs

Plus, China's V2G pilot program to balance the electrical grid and dealership service is unprepared for revenue shifts with EVs.

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BYD gets the green light for EV plant in Turkey despite ‘risks’ overseas

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , is charging ahead with its plans to open a new plant in Turkey. BYD’s EV plant in Turkey will continue despite China’s recent warning of the risks of investing overseas.

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Fewer Americans Want EVs, But Not For The Reasons You Think

InsideEVs

It's the economy, stupid. That and some other things.

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Oil Prices Slide, Partly Due to Weakened Demand in China

CleanTechnica EVs

I saw an interesting headline this week regarding an industry I don’t closely follow, the oil industry. Yes, we write daily about cutting oil use by driving electric vehicles. However, I don’t follow what’s happening in the oil industry or trends in the price of oil. But “Oil prices slide. [continued] The post Oil Prices Slide, Partly Due to Weakened Demand in China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308mi

Electrek

Porsche’s long-awaited Macan EV will finally hit US dealers on September 30th, and we’ve also just learned that it will have an EPA-certified range of 308 miles, or 288 for the “Turbo” version.

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Axopar’s Unique New Electric Boat Brand, AX/E, Is Powered By CleanTechnica Favorite Evoy

CleanTechnica EVs

Always growing, Evoy, an innovating leader in high-output electric propulsion systems, has just announced a collaboration with Axopar, the world-renowned Finnish adventure boat manufacturer, to establish the AX/E sub-brand of fully electric adventure boats. The AX/E series made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, setting a new standard. [continued] The post Axopar’s Unique New Electric Boat Brand, AX/E, Is Powered By CleanTechnica Favorite Evoy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Massive, 400 tonne electric cranes arrive at the Port of San Diego

Electrek

The Port of San Diego has received a pair of 400 tonne (440 ton) electric Konecranes. The port now boasts the highest lifting capacity of any crane system on the West Coast with a dramatic upgrade from the 100 tonne lifting capacity of the diesel cranes they replace!

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General Motors Seeks Partnerships To Move Its Electric Car Plans Forward

CleanTechnica EVs

General Motors this week announced a new agreement with Hyundai, a possible battery factory deal with CATL, and new EV chargers with EVgo. The post General Motors Seeks Partnerships To Move Its Electric Car Plans Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ZeroAvia completes $150M Series C financing, including investments from Airbus and AA

Electrek

Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has completed another successful financing round, led by some of its previous investors and some new ones. The sustainable aviation specialist plans to use the fresh funds to expedite the certification of its first powertrain and support selling its in-house components to other electrified aviation OEMs.

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MG slashes prices again on its most-popular electric car

The Driven EV News

MG offers large factory bonus discounts to maintain sales momentum on its best-selling EV model. The post MG slashes prices again on its most-popular electric car appeared first on The Driven.

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Adventure boat company Axopar selects Evoy to power its new all-electric boat brand AX/E

Electrek

Finnish boat company Axopar has just launched a new all-electric sub-brand called AX/E and has enlisted performance inboard and outboard electric motor specialist Evoy to power them. AX/E has debuted two series production boat models that will feature advanced electric motor systems from Evoy.

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Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler

InsideEVs

The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications.

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Kia EV6 is now cheaper to lease than a Soul with over $17,000 in discounts

Electrek

With over $17,000 in savings, you can now lease Kia’s EV6 for less than a Soul. Kia introduced new EV incentives, making the 2024 EV6 cheaper to lease than a 2024 Kia Soul despite costing more than double.

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Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady

CleanTechnica EVs

Battery electric vehicles only achieved a 5.9% penetration of the new vehicle market in Australia in August. This is 5,892 out of 100,786 total light vehicles sold. It was 6,743 in July. Perhaps it’s time to admit that there is a slowdown and a pivot to PHEVs. Strangely, the more. [continued] The post Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady appeared first on CleanTechnica.