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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?

Green Car Reports

Tesla late Thursday introduced yet another price cut for its Model 3 and Model Y, as represented on its consumer website, bringing the price of these new EVs down to their lowest ever. The move, cutting up to $2,250 off these models, depending on the version, directly follows news earlier this week that, globally, third-quarter Tesla deliveries.

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Tesla stacks massive supply of Cybertruck castings hinting production is near

Teslarati

Tesla is stacking a massive supply of Cybertruck castings at Gigafactory Texas, hinting the production is near, which means deliveries aren’t far behind either. Tesla Cybertruck production has been nearing for months as the company has shown early-stage validation, public road testing, crash assessments, and some of the best-built Cybertruck units, all within the past few months.

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Toyota secures batteries for US-made EVs due in 2025

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday announced a "long-term" battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, which the automaker claims will secure batteries for U.S. EV production. Under the contract, LG will supply battery modules at an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours starting in 2025, according to a Toyota press release. Comprised of.

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Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated

Electrek

Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. more… The post Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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A Heat Pump Water Heater Will Save All the Electricity You’ll Need to Power Your Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

A common critique of the “electrify everything” movement is that it will be near impossible to produce enough clean electricity to replace the fossil fuels used in buildings and transportation and make sure the grid is strong enough to deliver it.

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Tesla lithium refinery to start productionIN Q1 2024

Teslarati

Tesla’s lithium refinery in Robstown will start production on the first day of 2024. The company’s Sr. Manager of Operations shared details about Tesla’s lithium refinery. “We will begin commissioning the assets roughly the first of next year, and that will continue, in earnest, over the first half of next year. They will start ramping up production the latter half of next year,” said Tesla Sr.

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Tesla raises prices in Europe hours after cuts in U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla has raised prices on some of its vehicles in Europe just hours after price cuts took effect in the United States. Last night, Tesla dropped prices on the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. by as much as $2,250. All but one configuration of the two all-electric vehicles had its prices dropped, with the lone car being the recently-released Model Y Rear-Wheel-Drive that Tesla brought back to its Design Studio earlier this week.

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EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500

Electrek

The IRS released new guidance on the EV tax credit today, and the changes mean that starting next year, low- and middle-income buyers will be able to get the full $7,500 credit even if they don’t have enough tax liability. more… The post EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Megafactory in Lathrop spotted with 270 Megapack batteries as Q4 begins

Teslarati

Tesla Energy is poised to end 2023 on a strong note. This was hinted at by a fleet of 270 Megapack batteries that were recently sighted at the Megafactory in Lathrop, California. The Megapack is Tesla’s largest battery storage unit that’s designed specifically for grid use, and it has been successfully deployed in key projects across the globe.

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Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S

Electrek

Can the RS e-tron GT keep up with Tesla’s Model S Plaid? Audi is hoping so. The automaker is offering up to $20,000 off its high-performance e-tron GT as it looks to stay in the race. more… The post Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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LFP Cathodes — Made in Morocco, Financed by China, Exported to the West

CleanTechnica EVs

Looks like there is more than one way to skin a cat. The USA has effectively locked out Chinese batteries from its domestic market, but what if components like LFP cathodes are made in Morocco, in a factory financed by a Chinese–Korean partnership?

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Sunreef shows off gorgeous 80-foot solar electric luxury yacht ahead of US debut this month

Electrek

Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco is a fully-electric luxury catamaran that could very well be one of the most advanced solar electric yachts built to date. more… The post Sunreef shows off gorgeous 80-foot solar electric luxury yacht ahead of US debut this month appeared first on Electrek.

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Video Friday: Morphing Adaptive Robots

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ROSCon 2023 : 18–20 October 2023, NEW ORLEANS IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS Cybathlon Challenges : 2 February 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey

Electrek

A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey, and the truck driver claims that the fire originated from one of the electric vehicles. more… The post A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey appeared first on Electrek.

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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's $25,000 EV Rendered With 'Futuristic' Cybertruck Cues

InsideEVs

This exclusive rendering from Motor1.com is based on revelations from Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk.

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You will soon get up to $7,500 EV tax credit at purchase rather than a return

Electrek

The IRS has just released new guidelines to enable dealers to take the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit from the buyers and apply it directly to the purchase of new and used electric vehicles. It should make the experience a bit easier. more… The post You will soon get up to $7,500 EV tax credit at purchase rather than a return appeared first on Electrek.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part I)

The Truth About Cars

GM’s exclusive Guidestar navigation was available on a select handful of early 90s Oldsmobiles for a very short period of time. Gone as quickly as it arrived, the expensive system was at the forefront of in-car automotive navigation. Believe it or not, it was Oldsmobile that offered the very first navigation system for a passenger vehicle in the North American market.

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Renault forms joint venture with Volvo Group to develop lineup of all-electric 800V delivery vans

Electrek

Renault Group and Volvo Group have announced the forming of a new company together to help decarbonize the logistics industry. The new joint venture will specialize in developing a lineup of all-electric vans built atop a new LCV skateboard platform. more… The post Renault forms joint venture with Volvo Group to develop lineup of all-electric 800V delivery vans appeared first on Electrek.

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VinFast’s Promising Performance Encourages It To Set Up New Plants in Indonesia & India

CleanTechnica EVs

Based on the results of its unaudited financial report for the 3rd quarter of 2023, Vietnamese car maker VinFast’s revenue is up 159% to $343 million year-over-year. The increase in revenue was driven by strong sales of the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.

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Tesla price cut, Lucid Air Pure, U.S. Toyota EVs and batteries: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get yet another price cut. The most affordable version of the Lucid Air—the one that still outdoes the longest-range Model S—is open for orders. And Toyota is making sure it has U.S.-made batteries for its U.S.-built EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Perhaps spurred by delivery numbers that.

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Lucid Debuts Cheaper Air Sedan to Boost Demand in Late 2023

The Truth About Cars

With inflation and the job market being as challenging as it is today, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some companies selling high-end products are having difficulty appealing to broad swaths of the American public. Lucid is one such company, and the automaker is coping with a slide in demand by offering less expensive versions of its vaunted – but very pricey – Air sedan.

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Total Material Recovery: State-of-the-art battery recycling for the EV supply chain

Innovation News Network

Learn how True 2 Materials’ state-of-the-art battery recycling from scrap EV batteries will ensure a competitive EV supply chain. The post Total Material Recovery: State-of-the-art battery recycling for the EV supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Used Car of the Day: 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP

The Truth About Cars

The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP is one of those cars I used to geek out on when I picked up a buff book back during my college days. So naturally, I picked this one for today's UCOTD. This car has T-tops, the factory Hurst shifter, a factory Monsoon stereo, and factory leather. It also has a lot of mods. Still, according to the seller, it's a great daily driver and has only been to the track once.

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Nissan is recalling nearly 10K Ariya EVs over this software defect

Electrek

Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya electric SUVs over defective inverter software that can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly. more… The post Nissan is recalling nearly 10K Ariya EVs over this software defect appeared first on Electrek.

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Another Massive Airbag Recall Peers Over the Horizon

The Truth About Cars

Just when it looked like the Takata airbag inflator recall was finally wrapping up, U.S. safety regulators have indicated that 52 million inflators made by ARC have likewise been placed under consideration for recall. The circumstances are unpleasantly familiar. Like the Takata units that ran the risk of spraying cabin occupants with deadly shrapnel during a crash, the ARC inflators may also pose a serious risk to those they’re supposed to save.

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Kia EV9 reservations to start this month in North America

Teslarati

Kia EV9 reservation will start this month in North America. The South Korean automaker recently announced that North American customers may start reserving the three-row EV9 SUV on October 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. PST. The EV9 will be the first vehicle Kia assembles in North America, making it eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax incentives. According to the Asian car manufacturer, the 2024 Kia EV9 will start at $54,900.

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Subaru Introduces WRX TR, No Longer a Stripped Base Trim

The Truth About Cars

Set to be shown in person at tomorrow’s Subiefest in Florida, the new Subaru WRX TR adds a yaffle of performance-grade components to this boxer-engined all-wheel drive package. Whilst the word appears exactly zero times in the bumf, we do feel that TR actually stands for ‘Track Ready’ this time around, instead of the old designation of ‘Tuner Ready’ on the last WRX to wear this badge.

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Tesla Starts Hiring For Semi Factory Expansion

InsideEVs

No fewer than 10 jobs that have to do with the Semi’s assembly line have been posted online.

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Housekeeping: TTAC Takes Off For Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023

The Truth About Cars

Hi there! Just a note to let you know we won't be posting Monday, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day here in the United States and Canada. So take a moment and reflect on the meaning of the day. We'll be back on Tuesday with the usual shenanigans, though we may check in if news breaks. Enjoy your weekend! See you Tuesday. [Image: Bayazid Akter/Shutterstock.com] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Volvo Cars Plug-in Sales Continued To Climb In September, Reaching 34% Market Share

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Cars global sales reached 61,666 cars in September, up 25 per cent compared to the same period last year as Europe, the US and China all reported sales growth for the month. For the first nine months of 2023, the company sold 509,158 cars, an increase of 19 per cent compared to last year. […] The post Volvo Cars Plug-in Sales Continued To Climb In September, Reaching 34% Market Share appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Nissan Recalls Almost 10,000 Ariyas for Unexpected Loss of Power

The Truth About Cars

The Nissan Ariya had early delays that softened what could have been a significant EV release for the automaker, but the reviews are generally positive, as most are impressed with its cabin quality and comfort. Despite that, the SUV is facing a recall of almost 10,000 units for an issue with its software that could cause an unexpected shutdown.& Nissan’s recall documentation states that the Ariya’s drive motor slip ring assembly can give off fibrous shavings that could cause a short circuit

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Toyota Reveals Baby Lunar Rover Cruiser Concept

Electric Cars Report

CALTY Design Research, the American outpost of Toyota’s global design network, is celebrating five decades of groundbreaking design and innovation. The first major automotive design studio on the west coast, CALTY created everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and countless concepts and production vehicles in between. Today marks a glimpse […] The post Toyota Reveals Baby Lunar Rover Cruiser Concept appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota And Suzuki Rumored To Be Co-Developing Small Affordable EV

InsideEVs

Toyota recently registered the "FT-3e" name with the USPTO, and it's likely to use it on a concept previewing an upcoming EV.

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UK: all-electric vehicle market grows 18.9% in September

Electric Cars Report

The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 14th consecutive month of growth was also the second busiest of the year after March, with the new number plate delivering its traditional market surge despite […] The post UK: all-electric vehicle market grows 18.9% in September appeared first on Electric Cars Report.