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Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law

Electrek

It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see this happen.

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Tesla China exports 1 million vehicles from Giga Shanghai

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Tesla China recently announced its latest milestone. As per Tesla Vice President Grace Tao in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Gigafactory Shanghai has successfully exported its 1 millionth vehicle. The milestone highlights Giga Shanghai’s designation as Tesla’s primary vehicle export hub. In her post, the Tesla VP noted that it has only been four years since Giga Shanghai started exporting its vehicles to foreign territories.

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Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck

Electrek

Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power.

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The UAW is urging Stellantis workers to authorize a strike

Teslarati

The United Automotive Workers (UAW) has been criticizing multi-national automaker Stellantis in recent months over delayed contract promises, and the union this week aired fresh threats of strikes at the Dodge-Chrysler parent company. On Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain sent a letter to Stellantis’ local chapters in the U.S., sharing official recommendations that workers support strike efforts against the company, as reported by Reuters.

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

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More Companies In Kenya Adopting Electric Motorcycles For Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

The move towards electric vehicles in Africa, especially in the electric motorcycle sector, has mainly been driven by the private sector, led by small startups. Most of the developments have been concentrated along what is now known as the “boda belt” of countries on the African map where motorcycle taxis. [continued] The post More Companies In Kenya Adopting Electric Motorcycles For Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels

Electrek

Echoing the words of hydrogen critics everywhere, Mahle Chairman Arnd Franz says that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels.

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Brazil Judge says Musk needs to pay almost $2 million to lift ban on X

Teslarati

The top official in Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered Elon Musk to pay another 10.3 million reais (~$1.9 million) if he wants to re-launch X in the country, as detailed in a filing this week. Brazilian Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled in a filing on Friday that Musk must pay the fine for making X accessible to those in Brazil even while it was banned, including through the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet provider (via Bloomberg ).

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Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

As we commence our bush fire and flood season here in the Southern Hemisphere, the conversation continues in the electric vehicle community about the use of privately owned battery electric vehicles as an emergency backup in a crisis, or even possibly as a backup to the grid. Bidirectional charging is. [continued] The post Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Score a sporty new Fiat 500e at more than 30% off MSRP

Electrek

It’s no Ferrari, but owning a sporty little Fiat 500e is about as close to putting a cavallino rampante in the garage as most of us will ever get. And if we act soon, we could do just that for 30% less money than before.

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Electrify America Opens 1000th Charging Station

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of days ago, Electrify America announced the opening of its latest large charging station. While a new station with more than a few stalls is welcome and news by itself, this station was even more special because it’s the company’s 1000th location! In this article, I’m going to. [continued] The post Electrify America Opens 1000th Charging Station appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla Shanghai has sent 100,000 EVs to Australia as 1 million milestone reached

The Driven EV News

Tesla's Shanghai factory builds 1 in every 2 EVs on Australian roads as it reaches 1 million EVs exported milestone. The post Tesla Shanghai has sent 100,000 EVs to Australia as 1 million milestone reached appeared first on The Driven.

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isinwheel has an electric ride for everyone – check out these 6 standouts

Electrek

isinwheel’s terrific personal EVs “bring all the things you want closer to you.” Whether it’s an electric scooter, an e-bike, or an e-skateboard, the three things you’re guaranteed to get no matter which you choose are fun, safety, and affordability. We’re taking a closer look below at six of isinwheel’s personal EVs – could one of these be your next electric ride?

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Sharp Unveils ‘LDK+’ EV at SHARP Tech-Day’24

Electric Cars Report

Sharp, renowned for its electronics expertise, has officially entered the electric vehicle market with its first concept car, the LDK+. Unveiled at the Sharp technology exhibition in Tokyo, the LDK+ showcases the company’s vision of transforming EVs into not just efficient vehicles but also entertainment hubs. The LDK+ boasts a futuristic design, featuring a notably […] The post Sharp Unveils ‘LDK+’ EV at SHARP Tech-Day’24 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Wishes NACS Ramp Up Was Faster

InsideEVs

Scaringe said there was no ‘tension’ with Tesla and that the two companies are partners that work well together.

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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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Automakers’ EV Cowardice Is Hurting You And Our World

CleanTechnica EVs

This year it has become a trend for major automakers to announce a retreat from ambitious plans to transition to electric vehicles (EVs). While publicly stating the decision is due to limited consumer demand, the reality is that profitability deficits press on upper automotive management. Such reluctance to embrace EVs. [continued] The post Automakers’ EV Cowardice Is Hurting You And Our World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai's Plan For Underground EV Fires: This Firefighting Robot

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Motor Group is not messing around when it comes to the threat of parking garage EV fires.

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Tesla opens news voting round for favoured Supercharger stations

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Tesla supercharger voting round now open for Australian EV drivers to select their next favourite charging site. The post Tesla opens news voting round for favoured Supercharger stations appeared first on The Driven.

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IEEE’s Let’s Make Light Competition Returns to Tackle Illumination Gap

Cars That Think

In economically advantaged countries, it’s hard to imagine a time when electric lighting wasn’t available in nearly every home, business, and public facility. But according to the World Economic Forum , the sun remains the primary light source for more than 1 billion people worldwide. Known as light poverty, the lack of access to reliable, adequate, artificial light is experienced by many of the world’s poorest people.

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JLR invests £500 million into creating EV factory of the future in Halewood

Electric Cars Report

JLR has announced a £500 million investment to transform its historic Halewood facility to support the parallel production of electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models. Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, Halewood is being transformed for the electric era. With £250 million already invested, the transformation so far has involved […] The post JLR invests £500 million into creating EV factory of the future in Halewood appeared first on Electric Cars

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Rich Rebuilds Bought A Dead Fisker Ocean For $10,000, Fixed It For Change

InsideEVs

How’s that for depreciation?

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Citroen C3 with automatic transmission launched at Rs…

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Sep 2024, 09:11 AM The Citroen C3 with automatic transmission is only available with the top of the line Shine variant. It gets a 6-speed torque converter paired with the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine. --> The Citroen C3 with automatic transmission is only available with the top of the line Shine variant. It gets a 6-speed torque converter paired with th … The Citroen C3 with automatic transmission is only available with the top of the line Shine variant.

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2024 Polestar 3 review: First Aussie drive of the luxury EV that proves Polestar deserves to survive

EV Central

There’s a sense of chaos about Polestar. In its short life the Scandinavian electric vehicle specialist owned by Chinese giant Geely has suffered through new model launch delays, fallen short of sales targets, tanked on the stock market, lost huge amounts of money and is now going through a major overhaul of its global management (that last upheaval undoubtedly driven by issues one, two, three and four).

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2025 BMW X3 to launch in India in January: A breakdown of what’s new

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Sep 2024, 08:10 AM The next-gen BMW X3 is set to launch in India in January 2025. Unveiled globally in June, it features a new platform, multiple powertrain options, and various tech upgrades, including adaptive LED headlights and a curved display running BMW Operating System 9. --> The next-gen BMW X3 is set to launch in India in January 2025.

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Tesla’s Megafactory Shanghai is now around 60% complete

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Construction on Tesla’s upcoming Megapack factory in China has been coming along quite quickly, with a new local update stating that the plant has now surpassed the halfway point. Tesla has reached 60 percent completion on the construction of the Shanghai Megafactory, as reported on Saturday by local media outlet IT Home. The news comes as Tesla aims to start Megapack production in the first quarter of 2025, though it will take some time for the company to ramp up to volume production.

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Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck

Baua Electric

Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Komatsu continues to develop alternative engine technology with the release of its first commercial rigid-frame dump truck with a “power agnostic” platform for running on diesel, hydrogen , or even battery electric power.

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Former Tesla executive talks EVs, Musk’s politics, and more

Teslarati

A former Tesla executive went in-depth about his time at the company over the weekend, including discussions on electric vehicles (EVs), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Elon Musk’s politics, China’s EV market, and more. Former Tesla Vice President of Public Policy Rohan Patel was hosted on the Farzad Mesbahi podcast in an episode on Saturday, featuring discussions about the company with both Farzad and co-host Hans Nelson.

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isinwheel has an electric ride for everyone – check out these 6 standouts

Baua Electric

isinwheel’s terrific personal EVs “bring all the things you want closer to you.” Whether it’s an electric scooter, an e-bike, or an e-skateboard, the three things you’re guaranteed to get no matter which you choose are fun, safety, and affordability. We’re taking a closer look below at six of isinwheel’s personal EVs – could one of these be your next electric ride?

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Watch: Lamborghini Huracan goes viral bobbing through pot-hole ridden roads

Baua Electric

The video that went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, reads out, “He must have paid a minimum of 62 lakhs as road tax. Absolute state of vishwagoroo.” It shows the ₹ 4.04 crore supercar painfully navigating, or attempting to do so, through potholes in the streets of either Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. The video, posted by user @WhateverVishal, has now generated over 1.6 million views and has amassed comments such as, “Cars like this, dont deserve these kind of roads.” Another us

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Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels

Baua Electric

Echoing the words of hydrogen critics everywhere, Mahle Chairman Arnd Franz says that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels. If you’re not familiar with Mahle, they’re a legendary engineering firm perhaps best known (in my circles, at least) for their high-performance piston designs. But they’re big time, and their expertise extends far beyond the reciprocating machinations of the VR38DETT.

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Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law

Baua Electric

Photo: GM It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see this happen. Bidirectional charging refers to the capability of electric vehicles to not just take electricity from the grid to charge, but to output electricity in various forms, whet

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Score a sporty new Fiat 500e at more than 30% off MSRP

Baua Electric

It’s no Ferrari, but owning a sporty little Fiat 500e is about as close to putting a cavallino rampante in the garage as most of us will ever get. And if we act soon, we could do just that for 30% less money than before. Fiat parent company Stellantis is giving dealers the ability to offer buyers up to $3,000 in coupons and incentives to help move its slow-selling 2024 FIAT 500e coupes.

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