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GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters

Green Car Reports

GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC.

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Glass Antenna Turns Windows Into 5G Base Stations

Cars That Think

Since 5G began its rollout in 2018 or 2019 , fifth-generation wireless networks have spread across the globe to cover hundreds of millions of users. But while it offers lower latency than precursor networks, 5G also requires more base stations. To avoid installing unsightly equipment on more and more shared spaces, Japanese companies are developing transparent glass antennas that allow windows to serve as base stations that can be shared by several carriers.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Green Car Reports

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park. It was filed by Tesla Feb. 2 and published by the World Intellectual Property.

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New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

The Driven EV News

In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle. The post New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat

CleanTechnica EVs

An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 crossed the Baltic Sea about a week ago. The boat went from Stockholm to the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. As a stunning example of the low operational costs of electric boating and how much money could eventually be saved with a transition to electric. [continued] The post Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month

Electrek

BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried.

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GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network

Electrek

More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) , GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers.

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Over 50% of Honda Accord sales are now hybrids

Green Car Reports

Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda's two-motor hybrid system for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid intermittently before that, but Honda got more serious about growing hybrid sales with the mid-size sedan's.

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Volkswagen weighs another plant closure, this time in China as domestic EVs take control

Electrek

Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD , are squeezing out the competition.

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How To Charge A General Motors EV On A Tesla Supercharger

InsideEVs

Welcome to the world of Tesla Supercharging, Chevy and Cadillac drivers. Here's how to do it.

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

Brief

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Tesla Semi partner PepsiCo says electric truck helps with driver retention

Electrek

PepsiCo, Tesla’s first customer for the Tesla Semi electric truck, gave an update on how its deployment of the electric truck is going and it is going “smoother than expected”. It even helps with driver retention.

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The Incredible Lightness Of Being Musk

CleanTechnica EVs

Elon Musk spends most of his time on his social media platform where he promotes right wing influencers and conspiracy theories. The post The Incredible Lightness Of Being Musk appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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'Face ID For Your Car': The Latest Fix For Crappy EV Charging

InsideEVs

NYC's Revel is adding AI-powered cameras to its charging stations to create a more seamless charging experience.

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Volkswagen to halt ID.4 production in the US following nearly 100,000 vehicle recall

Electrek

Volkswagen plans to temporarily halt ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, TN, plant following a nationwide recall involving nearly 100,000 models. According to a VW statement, roughly 200 workers will be furloughed at the plant.

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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 Superchargers Finally Open To General Motors' EVs

InsideEVs

The chargers are open, but that doesn’t mean you can charge today.

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Range Energy’s electric trailer helps egg farm improve mpg by ‘up to 70%’

Electrek

Range Energy’s electric trailer, which allows fleets to effectively hybridize by adding a battery and motor to the trailer, has been put into service by Petaluma Egg Farm to improve efficiency of its diesel shipping fleet by 50-70%.

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The Kia EV9 Has Motors Unlike Any Other EV

InsideEVs

These unique dual-stage motors maximize low-speed efficiency or deliver more power while improving efficiency at higher speeds.

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NIO begins revamped EL8 SUV deliveries in Europe, despite imposed tariffs

Electrek

Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports.

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Chevy Bolt Owners Need Dealer Service To Use Tesla Chargers

InsideEVs

While newer GM owners only need to order their adapters, Bolt owners have to make an extra stop.

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Bus Rapid Transit Stations In Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) Are Getting Charging Stations For Various Types Of Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

DARTBRT partners with TRÍ to install electric charging stations in Dar es Salaam Tanzania has one of the most advanced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems on the African continent. Known as the DART, Dar Rapid Transit Agency began operations in 2016 and has 29 stations around Tanzania’s largest city, Dar. [continued] The post Bus Rapid Transit Stations In Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) Are Getting Charging Stations For Various Types Of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Semi Fleet Traveled Nearly 5 Million Miles, One Has 250,000 Miles On The Clock

InsideEVs

While the American truck can only be specced with seats for now, Tesla reportedly designed it to be easily converted into a sleeper cab.

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Once You Go Waymo, Do You Go Back?

CleanTechnica EVs

A Bloomberg article caught my attention this week. I thought it was covering some news about Waymo, but it was actually just clinging to a single word and building part of a story out of that, a story whose headline stood out to me. The headline was “Waymo Sets Its. [continued] The post Once You Go Waymo, Do You Go Back? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck Engineer: Don’t Even Think About Using Supercharger Extension Cords

InsideEVs

Tesla’s Cybertruck engineer issued a stern warning: using extension cords at Superchargers isn’t just risky—it’s a recipe for disaster.

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BasiGo Flags Off New Tata Ultra Electric Buses In Nairobi, Strengthens Sustainable Public Transport In Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

Africa Electric Mobility Week is on in Nairobi, Kenya, this week from the 17th to the 22nd of September. It is a great time to check on some of the progress in key sectors such as electrification of public transport in Kenya. One of the main modes people use to. [continued] The post BasiGo Flags Off New Tata Ultra Electric Buses In Nairobi, Strengthens Sustainable Public Transport In Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo C40 Recharge: One-Year-Old Models Going For $35,000 Off

InsideEVs

Want a stylish, sporty, Swedish EV for less money than a new entry-level Ford Escape? Hertz has you covered.

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Kia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again

Electrek

Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. Foreign automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August.

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Chinese EVs Can Undercut American EVs Even With Tariffs

InsideEVs

We also discuss how fast wireless charging is moving forward and why Stellantis is facing heat from UAW.

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Tesla throws cold water on Supercharger extension cords

Electrek

A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network.

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Mixed-Energy Fleets on the Rise, Survey Reveals Widespread Electrification Goals

Green Fleet Magazine

Conducted by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned by WEX, the report offers insights for organizations managing mixed-energy fleets across markets in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

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Rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle Stoker off-road cargo e-bike, Anker SOLIX C800 $399 low, Segway Max G30LP, more

Electrek

We’ve got another day of low prices on popular Green Deals, with EVs and the means to keep them juiced for riding – especially if you’re away from home on trips. Leading the group is a rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle’s Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike that is down at $3,999. We have a new low price on Anker’s C800 Portable Power Station. The only scooter in today’s lineup, Segway’s Ninebot Max G30LP Foldable Electric Scooter is back down at $500 , while Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power

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Ship Owners Confused About Decarbonization

CleanTechnica EVs

For three years, the International Chamber of Shipping has been running a survey of ship owners, covering multiple domains, including biggest risks to shipping, changes in shipping patterns with initiatives like friendshoring and most relevantly for this discussion, decarbonization. Recently they dropped their 2023-2024 survey, and the results indicate ongoing.

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Revel just added Juice’s ‘face ID for EVs’ to its DC fast chargers

Electrek

Revel has added Juice’s groundbreaking AI and computer vision-powered automatic charging and payments system to its DC fast charging stations in New York City.

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Tesla China sees Q3 2024’s second-highest new vehicle registrations so far

Teslarati

Tesla China saw 15,600 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 9-15, 2024. The numbers represent a 3.7% decrease over the company’s results in the week ending September 8, which saw 16,200 registrations. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures in the domestic Chinese market, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance can be inferred through new vehicle registrations.

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Gazelle launches three new lower-cost Bosch mid-drive e-bikes in US

Electrek

Bosch-powered electric bikes rarely get to share the same sentence as the word “low cost,” but Gazelle has a history of bringing quality Dutch-made mid-drive e-bikes to US customers at reasonable prices. The brands’ latest launches in the US keep that legacy alive, delivering new 2024 versions of the Gazelle Medio T9, Medio T9 City, and Ultimate C8.

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