Wed.Dec 06, 2023

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2024 Lucid Air: Revamped Grand Touring range leader coming soon

Green Car Reports

Lucid on Tuesday announced a number of changes to the 2024 Lucid Air lineup, which now starts at $78,900 with destination. That base price is $5,000 lower than before, but that's because all-wheel drive is no longer standard on the base Air Pure model. The Pure launched with all-wheel drive, but a rear-wheel drive version that launched in October.

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The US’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm delivers its first power

Electrek

New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm to generate power in the US. more… The post The US’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm delivers its first power appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Lucid Air, Rivian battery pack, Toyota Urban SUV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian is reportedly simplifying its battery packs. Lucid is revamping its range-topping Grand Touring trim. And is Toyota still seeing the U.S. as a key market for a compact electric SUV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has revealed a compact EV, called the Urban SUV Concept, for the European market. Could it be a further.

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AMD’s Next GPU Is a 3D-Integrated Superchip

Cars That Think

AMD lifted the hood on its next AI accelerator chip, the Instinct MI300, at the AMD Advancing AI event today, and it’s an unprecedented feat of 3D integration. MI300, a version of which will power the El Capitan supercomputer, is a layer-cake of computing, memory, and communication that’s three slices of silicon-high and can sling as much as 17 terabytes of data vertically between those slices.

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

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Will reengineered battery packs for Rivian R1S, R1T lower prices?

Green Car Reports

Rivian is developing a simplified battery-pack structure for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, CFO Claire McDonough said in a recent interview. Around the 14-minute mark in the roughly 40-minute interview, conducted during Barclays' 2023 Global Automotive & Mobility Tech Conference (and first spotted by Electrek), McDonough.

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Tesla to restart Giga Shanghai expansion, possibly for $25k car: report

Teslarati

Tesla China is reportedly planning to resume the construction of Gigafactory Shanghai’s Phase 3 area. The construction could possibly pave the way for Tesla to produce its highly-anticipated affordable, next-generation electric car in China. Citing sources reportedly familiar with the matter, local Chinese news outlet Late Post noted that Tesla actually started preparations for Giga Shanghai’s Phase 3 expansion in 2021.

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Tesla Cybertruck has a feature to help with driving through water

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck has a new feature called “Wade Mode” that will help the all-electric pickup navigate through water and avoid damage that could come from doing so. CEO Elon Musk has maintained through the past four years that the Cybertruck would be able to travel through water, and the Tesla community has asked for “Boat Mode” as an available feature.

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Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe

Electrek

What started as a fairly small strike of Tesla’s service workers in Sweden is now expanding to affect Tesla’s European operations. more… The post Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ is being offered to some lucky buyers

Teslarati

Tesla appears to be finally letting people configure their Cybertruck orders, but only in California and Texas, as a part of the pickup’s “Foundation Series.” Tesla made first deliveries of the Cybertruck last week on November 30, but only a handful of units made it to owners. The automaker disclosed three configurations, with the Dual Motor and Tri-Motor “Beast” Cybertruck being listed as available for delivery in 2024.

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One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds

The Driven EV News

One third of all Australians plan to buy an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 5 years, and nearly half of all Australian drivers are contemplating the switch. The post One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Reports of an electric vehicle sales slowdown may be exaggerated

Teslarati

A look at reports in the past months would show that a narrative around electric vehicle sales has formed. Considering the trends in the sales of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning and startups like Lucid Motors, skeptics have claimed that electric cars are seeing a demand problem. A recent report from BloombergNEF , however, shows that this might not be the case at all.

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Tesla’s Low-Cost EV Will Be Made In Texas First, Mexico Later, Musk Confirms

InsideEVs

“The revolution in manufacturing that will be represented by that car will blow people’s minds,” added Musk.

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Stellantis CEO says EVs need to be affordable but profitable

Electrek

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the leader behind brands including Jeep , Ram, Dodge, Fiat, and several others, has a warning for other automakers. Tavares said EVs must be affordable but profitable, or they will be “in trouble very, very soon.” more… The post Stellantis CEO says EVs need to be affordable but profitable appeared first on Electrek.

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Baltimore will electrify city vehicle fleet by 2030

Teslarati

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill on Monday that ensures the city’s fleet of government vehicles will be all-electric by 2030. “It shows here our shared commitment to making Baltimore a leader as a climate-conscious and sustainable government,” Scott said during remarks after he signed the bill, according to WBAL. “We are working to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases entering our environment and doing everything to ensure that city government is taking steps to modernize

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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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Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000

Electrek

Tesla has started offering fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000 to customers in the US. more… The post Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk confirms novel Cybertruck camping feature

Teslarati

Initial reviews of the Cybertruck confirm that Tesla has equipped the vehicle with the best tech and features that the company could muster. The Cybertruck does not look like anything on the road, but as Hagerty ‘s Jason Cammisa noted in his review of the all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck’s appearance is actually the least radical part of the vehicle.

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Volkswagen finally rolls out bidirectional charging on ID.4, but we have lots of questions

Electrek

New Volkswagen electric models will now support bidirectional charging. With “Vehicle to Home” capabilities, your new VW EV can be used to power your home. However, with little info, VW has left us with more questions than answers. more… The post Volkswagen finally rolls out bidirectional charging on ID.4, but we have lots of questions appeared first on Electrek.

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Rental Company Sixt Phases Out Tesla EVs From Fleet

InsideEVs

The German rental car giant says the reduced residual value, and high repair costs as the reasons why it's dropping Teslas.

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US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps

Electrek

The US is expected to add a record-setting 33 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2023, according to a new report, but 2024 will bring challenges to the industry. more… The post US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps appeared first on Electrek.

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Consumer Reports Drove 22 EVs Until They Died. Nearly Half Fell Short Of Their EPA Ranges

InsideEVs

One model ran out of juice after driving 50 miles less than its EPA-estimated range.

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After Paris banned electric scooters, something surprising happened in the city

Electrek

Paris raised eyebrows earlier this year when the city voted to ban shared electric scooters. While privately owned electric scooters were still allowed, the thousands of shared electric scooters that were commonly used by locals and tourists were forced to vacate the city, with unexpected results. more… The post After Paris banned electric scooters, something surprising happened in the city appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla launches Tire Protection Plan program in California

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a dedicated Tire Protection Plan for customers in California. The program covers select tires for the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y. As could be seen on the program’s page on Tesla’s website, the Tire Protection Plan is designed to provide a safeguard against unexpected incidents that could result in damage to a vehicle’s wheels and tires.

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Volvo sells first EX30 electric SUV models in November

Electrek

Volvo began selling what could be its most important vehicle to date last month. In November, Volvo sold the first EX30 model, its cheapest and smallest vehicle yet. more… The post Volvo sells first EX30 electric SUV models in November appeared first on Electrek.

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UK EV Share At 25.7% – 2024 ZEV Mandate Already Shaping Market

CleanTechnica EVs

November saw the UK EV share at 25.7% of the auto market, down from 27.7% YoY. Plugin hybrid volumes grew. [continued] The post UK EV Share At 25.7% – 2024 ZEV Mandate Already Shaping Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota shows small electric SUV focused for Europe: Is it US-bound?

Green Car Reports

Toyota this week unveiled the Urban SUV Concept, previewing a small electric SUV for the European market. But such a vehicle could also makes sense in the U.S. The concept measures 169.2 inches long, 71.6 inches wide, and 63.7 inches tall, making it a few inches shorter than a Toyota Corolla Cross. The eventual production version is aimed at the.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E to lose EV tax credit

Electrek

If you are thinking about buying Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E , you may want to do so before the end of the year. Ford expects the Mach-E will no longer qualify for the federal EV tax credit. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E to lose EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Wants Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Pay Over $120,000 For Early Deliveries

InsideEVs

Buying the Foundation Series could land you a Cybertruck in your driveway by the end of the year.

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Chinese EV maker Nio to spin off battery unit: report

Electrek

For years, Chinese EV maker Nio has essentially done it all, delving into high-end EV manufacturing, in-house batteries , autonomous driving, and chips, as well as innovative battery-swapping tech and even making smartphones, all while pulling in huge investments and talent to make that happen. Now, according to a new report, it’s looking to lighten the load. more… The post Chinese EV maker Nio to spin off battery unit: report appeared first on Electrek.

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Unplugged Performance Preps Tesla Cybertruck For Off-Road Adventures

InsideEVs

The 2.5-inch lift kit alone costs $10,000, but it raises the ground clearance to 19.5 inches in the highest suspension setting.

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Is The Cybertruck Competitive?

CleanTechnica EVs

I put down a reservation for a Cybertruck on the first day of the launch back in 2019 since I. [continued] The post Is The Cybertruck Competitive? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Navigation May Add Speed Trap, Red Light Camera Locations

InsideEVs

The discovery was made by Tesla hacker Green while searching through the code of a recent software update (2023.27.12).

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 6, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: December 6, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Two-Thirds Of Survey Respondents Would Not Buy A Tesla Cybertruck—Would You?

InsideEVs

Design and pricing were the biggest turn-offs for many of those who participated in the survey conducted by Canaccord Genuity.

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New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders

The Driven EV News

Deliveries for some lucky order holders of the newly refreshed Model 3 are looking likely in the coming weeks. The post New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders appeared first on The Driven.

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