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Rivian’s EV charging gateway to Yosemite used to be a gas station

Green Car Reports

Rivian is turning an old gas station into a charging hub Yosemite Outpost will also serve as a charging education point Station will have solar and be net zero, Rivian says Rivian has set up a so-called Yosemite Outpost for EV charging that will serve not only as a logistical stop for adventurers headed into or out of the national park but also as.

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Smartphone-maker Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra, a 1548hp, 4-door electric hypercar

Electrek

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker that has recently taken a dip into electric cars with the SU7 has now unveiled a hyper-sports version of its 4-door EV in the SU7 Ultra, which it aims to be the fastest 4-door car in the world, gas or electric.

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Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?

Green Car Reports

In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as wheel-hub motors, hasn't yet been confirmed as production-bound for any other U.S. passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. That could change in the future. Based on some pictures recently.

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Solar + wind now make up more than 20% of US electrical generating capacity

Electrek

Solar and wind now make up more than 20% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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

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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside

Green Car Reports

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a battery-cell abnormality A free software update will be issued to fix the issue, but owners are asked to stop charging and park outside until the update Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler.

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Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California

CleanTechnica EVs

But the Tesla Model Y is still the #1 best seller in the California auto market — by far. And that could be concerning. I don’t think it’s at all controversial to say that Tesla’s success was built from the hands of Californians. Tesla never would have reached the scale. [continued] The post Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Launches In Senegal, Starting With The ATTO 3

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD is one of the major EV firms that is now making its battery electric vehicles available in more places around the world. These days, it seems like we hear that BYD has introduced some of its models to a new country every week or something. Notably, BYD is one. [continued] The post BYD Launches In Senegal, Starting With The ATTO 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.

InsideEVs

The future of Volvo’s most affordable car in the United States is getting harder and harder to decode.

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BYD launches new Yuan Up electric SUV model with more range for under $14,000

Electrek

In the latest addition to BYD’s seemingly ever-expanding EV lineup, the new Yuan Up model gets up to nearly 250 miles (401 km) CLTC range. Although the new model costs slightly more than the entry-level trim, starting prices are still under $14,000.

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Watch A Chinese EV Charge Faster Than Any American Car

InsideEVs

The car peaked at more than 378 kW and zipped from 7% to 80% in 14 minutes.

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

Brief

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Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit

Electrek

Tesla is giving free hardware upgrades for people who order the Full Self-Driving package on Model 3 Performance and Model X to qualify the vehicle for the federal tax credit tax credit.

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Rivian Turned An Old Yosemite Gas Station Into Its First Charging Outpost

InsideEVs

The building was first a blacksmith shop, then an auto repair shop and then an old-school service station.

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New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground

Electrek

Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced this week that Sunrise Wind , New York’s largest offshore wind farm, has kicked off construction.

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Running A Cybertruck On Mostly Solar Power — Interview

CleanTechnica EVs

The last time I interviewed Anthony Sicari, it was about when he tested his home solar power and Tesla batteries to generate and utilize his own electricity for a little over a month instead of using grid electricity. (Elon Musk re-tweeted that interview.) Then, the world was quite different. It. [continued] The post Running A Cybertruck On Mostly Solar Power — Interview appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Rivian opens its first EV Charging Outpost for more than a recharge

Electrek

With more electric cars on the road, more chargers are needed. Rivian’s latest solution goes beyond just charging. As a first-of-its-kind, Rivian opened its new Charging Outpost for drivers to recharge and refresh before getting back on their adventure.

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Video Friday: Robot Crash-Perches, Hugs Tree

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA@40 : 23–26 September 2024, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS IROS 2024 : 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024 : 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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Check out Hyundai’s new $23K Casper EV spotted out in the wild [Video]

Electrek

As automakers race to launch affordable electric cars, Hyundai is ahead of the pack. Hyundai’s new Casper EV, starting at under $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea, was spotted driving out in public. With incentives, Hyundai says its new Casper EV can be bought for as little as $14,500 (20 million won). Check out Hyundai’s new low-cost EV in the video below.

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American Test Of $30,000 Chinese EV: 'Pretty Damn Good'

InsideEVs

The BYD Dolphin is a relatively affordable electric hatchback that we won't get in the U.S. anytime soon.

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Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices

Electrek

Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by $2,000 across the board. Interesting move has sales are collapsing.

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China's 'Apple Car' May Now Be The Fastest Four-Door Car Ever

InsideEVs

Xiaomi, the mobile phone company turned EV maker, says this will go from 0-120 mph in 5.9 seconds. And it's going to the 'Ring next.

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Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results

Electrek

In what can only be described as one of the most challenging years we’ve seen, teams competing in the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) found themselves navigating spotty weather, an unfamiliar track, and for some, critical mechanical issues at the eleventh hour. The final day of the FSGP track even concluded on Thursday, July 18. Following the awards ceremony that evening, event officials announced which teams would advance to Saturday’s 1,550+ mile Electrek American Solar Challenge (

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s New Off-Road Mode Explained

InsideEVs

The Cybertruck has been with us for a few months, but it didn’t initially have a dedicated mode for tackling difficult terrain.

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Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve Tesla NACS adaptors for free

Electrek

Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve a free Tesla NACS adaptor. The deadline is being pushed back another two months as Ford EV drivers wait to access Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Kia EV6 Spotted Testing At Tesla Superchargers

InsideEVs

It looks like Hyundai and Kia are readying the final steps to roll out NACS-equipped cars in the U.S.

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Volvo’s new EX90 may lack Apple CarPlay and other major features at first

Electrek

With the first deliveries of Volvo’s three-row electric SUV right around the corner, the company is warning that its new EX90 may lack key features like Apple CarPlay—at least for now.

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How This Genius Charges His Hyundai Ioniq 5 With His Other Ioniq 5

InsideEVs

This big brain moment is a creative solution for apartment dwellers who can't charge at home.

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Have An Airbnb & Need An EV Charger? ChargePoint’s Got You Covered.

CleanTechnica EVs

With summer wrapping up (and so quickly), it may be a bit late for a story on improving Airbnb properties. On the other hand, those properties don’t disappear when the summer ends, and they are in constant need of improvement. Also, with more and more people driving electric cars every. [continued] The post Have An Airbnb & Need An EV Charger?

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Ford Backs Off EV-Only Strategy In Europe By 2030: ‘It Was Too Ambitious’

InsideEVs

EVs are still on the cards, but they’ll be joined by more hybrids. Sounds familiar?

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Lectric Christmas in July e-bike deals, AeroGarden Bounty Basic at lowest price in years, Best Buy EV sale, more

Electrek

Closing out this busy week’s Green Deals, we first have a little winter holiday cheer that arrives six months early in the form of Lectric’s Christmas in July sale that is taking up to $393 off its popular e-bike bundles, with the XP Foldable e-Trike leading the pack at $1,499 and coming with $393 in free accessories. It is joined by the lowest price we have seen in years on AeroGarden’s Bounty Basic Indoor Hydroponic Garden that has hit $126 , as well as Best Buy’s Back to School EV sale that i

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Chinese Brand Zeekr Considers Producing Cars In Europe

InsideEVs

If Zeekr does produce cars in Europe, it will be in an existing Geely or Volvo factory. Is the U.S. next?

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Smart phone giant Xiaomi reveals tri-motor hyper car to take on Porsche

The Driven EV News

Xiaomi the smartphone maker reveals a hyper car prototype with big ambitions. The post Smart phone giant Xiaomi reveals tri-motor hyper car to take on Porsche appeared first on The Driven.

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Stellantis Recalls 20,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids That Could Catch Fire

InsideEVs

This is the second time the plug-in hybrid minivan has been recalled because of a potential fire risk.

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University of Warwick set to lead immersive tech supercharge

Innovation News Network

The University of Warwick is leading a new initiative to supercharge creative and immersive technology in Coventry and Warwickshire. The post University of Warwick set to lead immersive tech supercharge appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford Still Needs Gas Trucks To Fund An Electrified Future

InsideEVs

We also discuss Volvo's record profits and how the new sales boss at Mercedes-Benz is tasked with "fixing" its EV business.

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