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Tesla to launch new Performance mode for Model 3 and Y

Teslarati

Tesla appears to be gearing up to launch a new Performance mode for the Model 3 and Model Y, as spotted in code from recent firmware updates. On Sunday, Tesla code sleuth green the only posted about a “soft performance limit” option for the Model 3 and Y discovered in recent firmware, which the account says are listed as 110kW and 160kW, respectively.

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Franklin’s Charging Shows Us What EV Charging As A Small Business Looks Like

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to both gas stations and EV charging, the big names get most of the attention. Tesla, Electrify America, EVgo, and others are what people think of first for EV charging, largely because just about everyone has either charged at one or seen one. But, on the gas. [continued] The post Franklin’s Charging Shows Us What EV Charging As A Small Business Looks Like appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Boring Company’s tunneling machine emerges at Virgin Hotels

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s tunneling machine has officially reached the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, as the enterprise continues developing its network of underground tunnels throughout the city. The Elon Musk-led company posted about the news on X on Friday, including a photo and video of its Prufrock tunnel boring machine (TBM) as it emerged at the Virgin Hotels resort.

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44% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — April 2024 Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 703,000 sales (in a 1.6-million-unit overall market). That’s up 27% year over year (YoY). Looking deeper at the numbers, BEVs were up 10%, while PHEVs did even better, jumping 65% in April. Breaking down plugin sales. [continued] The post 44% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — April 2024 Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024

The Driven EV News

smart has announced its arrival into Australian market with 2 new German designed premium EVs. The post Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Do We Dare Use Generative AI for Mental Health?

Cars That Think

The mental-health app Woebot launched in 2017, back when “chatbot” wasn’t a familiar term and someone seeking a therapist could only imagine talking to a human being. Woebot was something exciting and new: a way for people to get on-demand mental-health support in the form of a responsive, empathic, AI-powered chatbot. Users found that the friendly robot avatar checked in on them every day, kept track of their progress, and was always available to talk something through.

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Should A CEO Of A Publicly-Traded Company Vacillate As Much As Musk Does?

CleanTechnica EVs

In January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk insisted that US tariffs were needed against China. Yet Musk, with a tendency to vacillate on key company positions, told participants at the Viva Technology conference in Paris this week that he opposed US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) because they were part. [continued] The post Should A CEO Of A Publicly-Traded Company Vacillate As Much As Musk Does?

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“Not good:” Elon Musk slams US EV tariff as three quarters of young Americans say they’d consider buying a Chinese vehicle

The Driven EV News

Survey find most young US people would consider buying a Chinese vehicle. The polling comes days after a 100% tariff was slapped on imports of Chinese EVs, a move Elon Musk says will "distort the market". The post “Not good:” Elon Musk slams US EV tariff as three quarters of young Americans say they’d consider buying a Chinese vehicle appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla adding racing game leaderboards at Superchargers with next update

Teslarati

Release notes for Tesla’s upcoming software update surfaced over the weekend, and along with many improvements and new features, the company is also set to launch a fun local leaderboard system for its onboard racing game. Tesla software update 2024.20 is set to add special Supercharger races for Beach Buggy Racing at Superchargers, and the ability to compete for leaderboard spots at the locations, per release notes shared by Not a Tesla App on Saturday.

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Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council

The Driven EV News

Australia's peak electric vehicle lobby group will get a new driver after its inaugural chief executive revealed plans to step down from the role. The post Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Advisory firm shares thoughts on Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay plan

Teslarati

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has shared a few thoughts on the ongoing vote to ratify Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation plan, ahead of the company’s upcoming shareholders meeting. In a note to clients shared on Saturday, Glass Lewis said it recommends voting against Musk’s $56 billion compensation plan , noting its “excessive size,” as Bloomberg reports.

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How Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Supporting First Responders

CleanTechnica EVs

Boosted by clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, a net-zero energy public safety center in McFarland, Wisconsin is benefiting firefighters, police officers, and the wider community. As a firefighter and paramedic, Ginger Conroy knows a thing or two about conserving energy. 24-hour shifts — followed by 48. [continued] The post How Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Supporting First Responders appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

@SGstormtrooperDaily In reply to SGstormtrooperDaily. Which "old data" are you refering to exactly? All the facts presented by John Hanna are still very current and factual. Can you please point out ONE specific information that you consider to be old?

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Fleet Managers Now Have More Complex Responsibilities Due To The Addition Of EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Fleet managers have multi-layered responsibilities to ensure that vehicles and drivers are being utilized to their fullest potential in a safe and cost-effective manner. Today’s fleet managers use data to hone processes, create efficiencies, and conserve the fleet budget. Now that the electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming part of. [continued] The post Fleet Managers Now Have More Complex Responsibilities Due To The Addition Of EVs 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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Comment on Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

@SGstormtrooperDaily In reply to SGstormtrooperDaily. WOW Are you a NIO Bully? John Hanna's comments are all based on well researched facts, and well appreciated by those that dont see NIO as the EV messiah, but for the money wasting loser company it really is. OF all the chinese EVs NIO IS one of the few that after 9 years , still has NOT reached profitability and is still years from doing so.

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DHL Expanding Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks in Germany, New EV Center in Shanghai

CleanTechnica EVs

DHL Group is expanding its charging infrastructure for electric trucks with stations provided by E.ON Based on the framework agreement, fast-charging infrastructure will be established at DHL Group locations in Germany. The contract entails the establishment of fast-charging infrastructure at DHL Group distribution centers DHL service partners will also have.

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Comment on Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date by SGstormtrooperDaily

CN EV Post

@John Hanna In reply to John Hanna. Do u have a short interest on Nio? Most of your comments don't make sense and are based old information. We all know what's happening with Nio. Stop misleading the mass and talk nonsense about bankruptcy. Of all Chinese EV, NIO will be last to go , if bankruptcy really happened.

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Petrolhead Drives A 2024 Tesla Model Y For The First Time

InsideEVs

This V8 loving YouTuber is finally starting to see the appeal of electric cars. But she has a few gripes about the Model Y's design.

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Comment on Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date by SGstormtrooperDaily

CN EV Post

@Neehaw Asinine In reply to Neehaw Asinine. What research? Based on old data and old news? Of cos , it will sounds legi. Typical tactics by manipulator.

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Tesla Model Y Performance stands against Jeep Wagoneer S EV in new ad

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y Performance is a quick vehicle off the line. Stellantis acknowledges this, but the veteran automaker also seems to be highlighting that its upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S EV will be even quicker. This was, at least, what could be inferred in an advertisement for the Wagoneer S EV that’s been posted online. The video featured the Tesla Model Y prominently, with Jeep noting that any automaker that wants to compete with America’s best-selling electric vehicle brand knows tha

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World Premiere: Software République Unveils Its “U1st Vision” Concept “A First in Citizen-Centric Mobile Services with a Focus on Health”

CleanTechnica EVs

Software République’s “U1st Vision” technology demonstrator hails a new era, moving from ‘mobility services’ to ‘services being mobile’. The “U1st Vision” modular concept vehicle, and the associated planning and monitoring tools, have been designed to help public actors and private service providers in the delivery of new proximity services. The. [continued] The post World Premiere: Software République Unveils Its “U1st Vision” Concept “A First in Citizen-Centric Mobile Services with a Focus on

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Atlante’s ultra-fast charging stations will soon arrive on Italian highways

Electric Cars Report

Atlante, the company of NHOA Group dedicated to electric vehicles fast and ultra-fast charging network, has won the first tender in Italy for the design, construction, and management of over 90 ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles for Autostrade per l’Italia (ASPI). The charging points will be located in 8 service areas along the highways […] The post Atlante’s ultra-fast charging stations will soon arrive on Italian highways appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Comment on Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date by GustavoMan627

CN EV Post

The Nio House in Amsterdam is Nio's second in the Netherlands and seventh in Europe.

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Rivian Cut R1S, R1T Prices In Existing Inventory By Thousands

InsideEVs

The manufacturer appears to be trying to boost its Q2 sales results.

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Comment on Tesla lures Chinese customers with free tour of Fremont factory by Hctr Lnds

CN EV Post

Chinese customers who complete their vehicle deliveries between May 25 and June 30 will have the chance to win a free tour of Tesla's Fremont factory in the US.

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Green powerhouse: Hydrogen-fuelled Hyundai N 74 Vision supercar primed for 2026 debut

EV Central

The wild Hyundai N 74 Vision concept will be produced after all, say two respected Korean sources who both claim the hydrogen-fuelled retro supercar will enter limited production in 2026. According to two Korean news outlets, Hyundai is hatching top-secret plans to make just 200 of its Hyundai N 74 Vision supercars, over two years from the middle of 2026.

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Comment on Tesla lures Chinese customers with free tour of Fremont factory by GustavoMan627

CN EV Post

Chinese customers who complete their vehicle deliveries between May 25 and June 30 will have the chance to win a free tour of Tesla's Fremont factory in the US.

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Rivian R1T Needlessly Totaled By Insurer Over '99 Cents of Studs'

InsideEVs

Insurer ignorance leads to many electric vehicles being taken out of commission despite being completely repairable.

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Zypp Electric raises USD 15mn from Series C round led by ENEOS – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Zypp’s key partners include BigBasket, Zepto, Flipkart, Myntra, Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Uber, Porter, Rapido, 1MG, Delhivery, and Blue Dart, the release added. New Delhi: Zypp Electric , a leading tech-enabled EV-as-a-service platform , has raised USD 15 million from Series C funding round which was led by the Japanese major ENEOS. The Series C1 funding comprises USD 15 million in equity closure as part of its on-going USD 50 million round which is split into USD 40 million equity and USD 10 mi

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You Can Lease A Jeep Wrangler 4xe For Under $300 A Month

InsideEVs

Jeep is stacking a $7,500 lease incentive on top of state, local and loyalty discounts.

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BluSmart launches ‘BluSmart Charge’ App, opens EV charging service to public – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Alongside the charge app launch, BluSmart also expanded its charging infrastructure network and opened its 50th EV charging hub. New Delhi: BluSmart , a leading born electric, full-stack, vertically integrated eMobility ride-hailing service and EV Charging Infrastructure network, has launched its ‘ BluSmart Charge ’ App on Google Play store and Apple App store.

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Comment on Xiaomi SU7 entry variant gets random CATL, BYD batteries as part of efforts to boost capacity by JohnW

CN EV Post

Xiaomi has added CATL batteries to the standard variant of the SU7 instead of just BYD batteries as it did earlier to boost capacity.

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Hyundai Mobis to expand investment in EV parts, automotive chips – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Such projects will make up around 70% of its total investment, rising sharply from the current 50%, he added. New Delhi: Hyundai Mobis , South Korea’s leading auto parts maker, has said it plans to boost its investment in electric vehicle (EV) parts and automotive chips this year. The auto parts arm of Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its plan during the Mobis Mobility Day in Silicon Valley, where it shared its technological advancements and visions with business partners.

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The smartest electric car buy? Smart to launch as EV brand in Australia with two affordable SUVs to tackle BYD and GWM

EV Central

Smart will soon officially announce plans to return to the Australian market in the near future after a 10-year hiatus and introduce a new range of battery-electric cars. Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under.