Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV charging

Green Car Reports

Tesla’s recent pullback of Supercharger operations doesn’t appear to have affected the plans of Ionna, the charging network for the U.S. and Canada directly funded by seven automakers. The charging network on Tuesday re-upped its commitment to build a network of more than 30,000 high-power urban and highway-adjacent fast-charging.

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The world’s only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming

Electrek

Bill Gates’ TerraPower broke ground yesterday on its Natrium nuclear reactor plant, making it the first advanced reactor project ever to start construction.

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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leak

Green Car Reports

Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, "causing abnormal wear and debris," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety.

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Unsold Tesla Cars Piling Up In America, Australia, & Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

Reports from around the world are saying Tesla has a glut of unsold cars piling up with no firm plans for how to deal with the situation. The post Unsold Tesla Cars Piling Up In America, Australia, & Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV charging

Green Car Reports

Other EV charging networks are catching up to the Tesla Supercharger network in customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power study. The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in this areas, but other networks are improving, the study found. It still has the highest level of customer satisfaction among fast-charging.

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Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?

Electrek

The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. But why?

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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2025 Chevy Blazer EV gets lower base price, omits some features

Green Car Reports

The Chevrolet Blazer EV electric SUV will arrive at a lower base price in its existing LT and RS versions as they’re renewed for the 2025 model year, the company revealed Monday. For 2025, the Blazer EV LT AWD costs $48,995, while the Blazer RS AWD costs $54,295, both including mandatory destination fees. Going by the starting price for both.

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Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

The Driven EV News

Tesla's reliable supercharging network continues to grow in Australia despite recent round of layoffs. The post Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Germany is No 1 in Europe for EV production, No 2 in the world

Electrek

Germany’s automakers manufactured around 1.27 million BEVs and PHEVs in 2023, putting it at No. 2 behind China, but 2024 will be bumpy.

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

Brief

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MAN eTruck Continues to Gain Momentum

CleanTechnica EVs

Just seven months after the start of sales: Almost 2,000 order inquiries and orders for the new eTruck Almost all vehicles in the ‘Exclusive Early Fleet’ sold Largest individual order to date: 100 eTrucks to Jacky Perrenot in France Sales to municipal customers are also increasing MAN Executive Board Member. [continued] The post MAN eTruck Continues to Gain Momentum appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla restarts hiring beyond AI and robotics in a big way

Electrek

Tesla has fully restarted its hiring effort beyond AI and robotics in a big way after a hiring freeze amid several waves of layoffs throughout the entire organization.

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Used EV Prices Are Crashing. That's Great News For Buyers

InsideEVs

The average prices of used EVs have plummeted by 30% over the past year.

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Cybertruck sales in May boosted Tesla’s 2024 ATPs by more than 10%

Electrek

Tesla prices, which bottomed out in late 2023, are estimated to have increased by 3.1% month-over-month to $57,369 in May, reports Kelley Blue Book.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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More EVs, Fewer Plugs: How Permit Delays Slow Down Charger Growth

InsideEVs

Charging companies say installing stations is fast and easy, but permit approvals can sometimes take more than a year.

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FLO’s new Ultra DC fast chargers can charge EVs to 80% in 15 minutes

Electrek

The first FLO Ultra DC fast chargers are rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan, factory – and they’re pretty powerful.

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Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 25% In April 2024 To 1.2 Million

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y remains the #1 rechargeable model, but the brand's advantage in the EV segment is decreasing.

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“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones

The Driven EV News

An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that "every decision matters" in the race to cut emissions. The post “Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones appeared first on The Driven.

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‘Stand up Tesla’: UAW uses layoffs to make unionization progress at Tesla

Electrek

The United Auto Worker (UAW), a powerful auto worker union in the US, is using Tesla’s recent layoffs to make unionization progress at the automaker.

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The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us A Lot About Why Voltage Matters

InsideEVs

And it tells us a lot about General Motors' EV strategy, and what going even smaller might mean.

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Europe Far Behind North America in Securing EV Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

With uncertainty over its 2035 zero-emission car target and a weak industrial policy, Europe is proving less attractive to electric vehicle manufacturers. North America has moved far ahead of Europe in attracting investments in electric vehicle, battery production and charging from carmakers, a new report finds. Weak EU electrification targets in the.

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Norway introduces Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for a sustainable future

Innovation News Network

A new hydrogen plant, situated within the Herøya Industrial Park, represents a significant advancement in sustainable industrial practices. The post Norway introduces Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for a sustainable future appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car

Electrek

A new low-cost Hyundai EV will be revealed later this month. Hyundai is teasing the first images of its new INSTER EV ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show. The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US?

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General Motors Cut Its 2024 EV Sales Goal Over Demand Concerns

InsideEVs

The new target is 200,000-250,000 units, which still represents serious growth over 2023.

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FLIT first ride: This is the folding electric bike Brompton should have built

Electrek

At the Micromobility Europe conference in Amsterdam last week, I got my first look at (and first ride on) the new folding electric bike known as FLIT. As it turns out, there’s a new ultra-compact British folding e-bike in town.

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Tesla brings back cool feature exclusive to Model X

Teslarati

Tesla has brought back a cool feature exclusive to the Model X as its self-presenting doors are now available once again. Tesla is bringing back the feature with Software Update 2024.20.1. In 2023, Tesla removed ultrasonic sensors from the Model X in an effort to bolster its vision-only approach to self-driving. However, the removal of these USS components eliminated some features, including the Model X’s self-presenting doors.

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XPeng surprises public with the official name of its first EV under new MONA brand before launch

Electrek

Nine days before XPeng Motors is expected to launch its new AI-centric BEV brand MONA publicly, it has given the social media world a little appetizer by sharing the official name and first full image of its first model.

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Volvo on Demand to Accelerate Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services Launch Volvo on Demand to Accelerate Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have joined forces to form Volvo on Demand, a collaborative initiative to change and lead the industry in the Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model. Using.

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Kia is recalling certain EV9 electric SUVs after a hot start in the US

Electrek

After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV made an impressive debut in the US market this year, a new recall is being issued for certain models. The recall, over inadequate headliner protection, affects 2,401 Kia EV9 models. Here’s what you should know.

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Volkswagen ID.2 Production Version Looks 'Even Better' Than The Concept: Design Chief

InsideEVs

VW’s sub-$27,000 EV draws inspiration from the Beetle, Polo and Golf to become what the ID.3 never was: good-looking.

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PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities

Electrek

Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities.

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Microchip Makes it Easier to Design an On-Board Charger Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

Designers can speed time to market for their on-board charger application with key technologies from one supplier, including the control, gate drive and power stage CHANDLER, Arizona — The market for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) continues to grow as the push towards decarbonization requires. [continued] The post Microchip Makes it Easier to Design an On-Board Charger Solution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nissan schleps the LEAF along for at least one more year, 2025 models start at $28,000

Electrek

Long live the LEAF! For one more year at least, as Nissan has begun sales of the 2025 model year LEAF. If you’re familiar with the veteran BEV, you find familiarity in this year’s models as virtually nothing new exists. Still, the LEAF’s starting price of $28,000 makes it one of the most affordable models available today… as long as you find somewhere that has CHAdeMO charging.

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The Increase In EV Charging Stations Comes With Obstacles & Solutions

CleanTechnica EVs

Charging obstacles have frequently been cited as a major reason why US drivers decline to switch to EVs. Yet there is now one EV station optimized for rapid turnaround times between trips or deliveries for every 15 existing US gas stations. These EV charging stations are designed to minimize downtime. [continued] The post The Increase In EV Charging Stations Comes With Obstacles & Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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