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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20

Green Car Reports

Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced its Robotaxi. The Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle is so.

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Rivian’s R1T is getting a new solar-powered tonneau cover ‘to go further’ and ‘do anything’

Electrek

Rivian’s (RIVN) electric pickup is getting unique new accessories. Worksport (WKSP) is releasing aftermarket accessories for the Rivian’s R1T , including its solar-powered SOLIS tonneau cover.

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VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, brand boss Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). "We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices," Schaefer said in the interview. One of those affordable models will be.

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Mexico’s New President Has A Plan: A Cheap Mexican EV For The Masses Called “Olinia”

CleanTechnica EVs

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s new president (inaugurated in October 1st), has a plan. She wants to bring Mexico’s industry into the 21st century, pivoting to tech, drones, semi-conductors, … and EVs. She has announced she’ll make sure that, by the end of her term, Mexico owns a locally designed, locally built, [continued] The post Mexico’s New President Has A Plan: A Cheap Mexican EV For The Masses Called “Olinia” 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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2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs $33,295, gets 40 mpg

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs $33,295 and sees no changes from the 2024 model The RAV4 Hybrid still has 219 hp and is now rated at 40 mpg combined The RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid carries a premium with a base price of $45,260 The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid carries over into the new model year unchanged, arriving at U.S. dealerships later this fall with a.

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BMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3

Electrek

BMW’s electric vehicles are “winning over customers worldwide,” with sales rising by double-digits in the third quarter. With over 100,000 EVs sold over the last three months, BMW is taking market share from European rivals.

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Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van

Electrek

Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks.

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Nissan Leaf recalled for possible battery fire while fast charging

Green Car Reports

Nissan is recalling certain Leaf electric vehicles due to a risk of batteries overheating and catching fire while fast charging, the NHTSA disclosed this week. Owners are advised not to fast charge their vehicles until recall work is completed. The recall includes 23,887 Leaf hatchbacks from model years 2019 and 2020, but just 1% are estimated to.

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GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China

Electrek

In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market.

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Tesla teases Cybercab inductive charging and robot cleaning system

Teslarati

Tesla is definitely going all in on its Cybercab efforts. During the vehicle’s unveiling at the “We, Robot” event, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybercab would not be equipped with a NACS charging port. Instead, the vehicle would exclusively use an inductive charging system. The use of inductive charging for the Cybercab highlights Tesla’s commitment to operating the Robotaxi autonomously.

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

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Kabisa Takes The Radar RD6 Electric Pickup On A 2,400km Round Trip From Rwanda To Kenya!

CleanTechnica EVs

Pickups are a big deal in a lot of African countries. In South Africa, for example, the Toyota Hilux has been the top selling vehicle for over a decade. It has done so well there that it has sold over 1 million units in South Africa since it was launched. [continued] The post Kabisa Takes The Radar RD6 Electric Pickup On A 2,400km Round Trip From Rwanda To Kenya!

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GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla

Green Car Reports

General Motors is now rolling out its PowerBank energy-storage battery packs, providing the first real competition to the Tesla Powerwall home energy-storage system directly from an automaker. While other automakers have discussed energy-storage products, and the Ford F-150 Lightning can be had with a home backup power system, GM appears to be the.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla 10/10 “We, Robot” Robotaxi unveiling event

Teslarati

Tesla’s highly-anticipated 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling event, dubbed “We, Robot,” is finally here. To state that expectations are high for the Robotaxi would be an understatement, as CEO Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea that the vehicle would be a huge player in Tesla’s future. “We, Robot” is being held at the Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, CA, with remarks expected to start around 7 p.m.

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Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

The Driven EV News

Nissan says it has slashed the cost of V2G charging technology, with new on-board tech making it the same price as existing home chargers. The post Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels appeared first on The Driven.

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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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FIRST LOOK: Tesla ‘Cybercab’ Robotaxi makes its global debut

Teslarati

The Tesla Robotaxi is officially here after the all-electric automaker unveiled its self-driving vehicle platform in Los Angeles on October 10. The Robotaxi is what Tesla will roll out in the coming years, enabling fully autonomous, driverless transportation after it solves its Full Self-Driving suite. We had an up-close look at the Tesla Robotaxi from Los Angeles as we were present at Warner Bros.

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Ram’s first electric pickup is headed overseas to take on Europe

Electrek

Ram promises its first electric pickup will offer more range, towing, and payload than its rivals. With the Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup officially headed overseas, Ram plans to “launch the best EV truck in Europe.

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Tesla unveils the Robovan at ‘We, Robot’ event

Teslarati

Tesla unveiled the Robovan at the “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles. “We’re going to make this,” CEO Elon Musk said, “and it’s going to look like that. Could you imagine going down the streets and seeing this coming toward you?” Details on the Tesla Robovan Musk hinted that this could be an alternative measure to the two-seater Cybercab Robotaxi that it also unveiled at the “We, Robot” event.

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GM Energy unveils new PowerBanks that can combine to power a home for up to 20 hours

Electrek

GM Energy announced it has expanded its portfolio of home energy management products with the PowerBank, a new modular energy storage system (ESS) that can transfer and store energy from the local grid and integrate with an EV owner’s home solar power system.

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Tesla’s Robotaxi event has lots of hype, but the real excitement comes after (Op-ed)

Teslarati

Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event is tonight, and it has a lot of hype based on what investors, analysts, and fans are all expecting. But the real excitement comes after, and it all leans on Tesla’s ability to execute what it details this evening. In the past, we’ve seen Tesla hold many events, including vehicle unveilings and “days” dedicated to batteries, autonomy, and investors.

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Navigating Change Together: How We Can Support You as Enel X Shuts Its Doors

EV Connect

We have seen significant changes within the EV charging industry over the last year. Most recently, it was announced that Enel X Way North America is shutting down. This unfortunate turn of events has left many businesses and EV drivers in a precarious position, prompting us to reflect on how we can better serve our community and prevent similar issues from arising.

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Tesla Robotaxi Cybercab: Seats, price, special features, release date, and more

Teslarati

Tesla has officially unveiled its Robotaxi Cybercab, a long-awaited and highly-anticipated fully autonomous vehicle that the company says will revolutionize passenger travel. The vehicle was unveiled to the world on October 10 in an event held by Tesla at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles. During his presentation, CEO Elon Musk mentioned that the Cybercab will enter production before 2027 and will cost less than $30,000.

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GM Offers Another Reason To Buy An Electric Vehicle, Just In Time For The Next Power Outage

CleanTechnica EVs

GM Energy's new PowerBank home energy storage system offers prospective electric vehicle buyers another good reason to buy an EV today, not tomorrow. The post GM Offers Another Reason To Buy An Electric Vehicle, Just In Time For The Next Power Outage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm, has returned from Norway and is back online

Electrek

The world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm , Hywind Scotland, is now back in Scotland and online after its five turbines were towed to Norway for maintenance.

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BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024

The Driven EV News

BMW sees a massive surge in EV registrations in 2024 in Australia with its most popular electric model easily outselling its petrol equivalent. The post BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Boliden set to trial battery electric surface drill rig concept from Sandvik

Electrek

Hard rock mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik is working with Swedish mining company Boliden AB to test and develop a new, battery electric surface drill rig concept at Boliden’s Kevitsa mine.

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Ram Quietly Ends Production of the 1500 Classic Pickup Truck

The Truth About Cars

Ram overhauled the full-size 1500 pickup truck for the 2019 model year, making it one of the most compelling models in its class, but it didn’t kill off its predecessor. The automaker continued selling the prior-generation pickup alongside the new model under the Ram 1500 name. Its absurdly long run on the market has come to an end, however, as keen internet forum users found an image of the last Classic to roll off Ram’s production line.

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XPeng (XPEV) unveils P7+ sedan as ‘world’s first AI car,’ initial deliveries to begin in November

Electrek

XPeng Motors has officially unveiled its new P7+ BEV sedan, the first of its lineup to ditch LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla. XPeng is hailing the P7+ as the “world’s first AI car,” which utilizes the technology across several features within the sedan.

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Tesla ‘We, Robot’ event: how to watch

Teslarati

Tesla’s “We, Robot” event is just less than three hours away. Here are your options to keep up with the event as Tesla is set to unveil its Robotaxi platform: X Livestream Tesla will be livestreaming the event on X, Elon Musk’s social media platform. That will be available here: The future will be streamed live 10/10, 7pm PT [link] — Tesla (@Tesla) October 9, 2024 YouTube Livestream Tesla is also making the “We, Robot” event available to stream on YouTube, whi

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Ultra-affordable EV sub-brand codenamed ‘Firefly’ to launch at NIO Day 2024 on December 21

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker NIO has been teasing its third marque, codenamed “Firefly,” for quite some time now. Recently, executives at NIO have confirmed when it will officially launch the new ultra-affordable sub-brand and pull the sheet of its flagship model – NIO Day 2024.

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How to integrate renewable hydrogen technology into heavy-duty transportation

Innovation News Network

Integrating renewable hydrogen energy into heavy-duty transportation represents a shift toward sustainable and efficient logistics systems. The post How to integrate renewable hydrogen technology into heavy-duty transportation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric school bus charging for everyone, and someone who wants to pay for it

Electrek

On today’s highly educational episode of Quick Charge , we talk about some of the impacts that the EPA’s multi-billion dollar electric school bus programs are having on schools around the country and explore some innovative ways to help school districts pay for them.

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“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future

The Driven EV News

Tesla finally unveils the prototype of its robotaxi with no steering wheels or pedals, and introduced the Tesla robovan as an added surprise. But not everyone is convinced. The post “No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz first VAN.EA electric vans spotted in public in new teaser

Electrek

Mercedes’ new VAN.EA electric vans made their first public appearance this week. After completing a long-distance trip this summer, the electric vans are now hitting public streets for testing.

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The Refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Taos Has a Reasonable Starting Price

The Truth About Cars

The Volkswagen Taos is getting an update for 2025 that brings fresh styling, new tech, and a more powerful engine. Today, we learned pricing for the automaker’s smallest crossover, and it remains a relatively value-forward pick in a hyper-competitive segment. The new Taos is expected to land on dealers’ lots in late 2024. The 2025 Taos starts at $24,995 for the base S trim, and AWD pushes the price to $26,695.

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