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Tesla produced ~238,000 cars in Q3, delivered more than 240,000

Green Car Congress

Tesla reported that it produced approximately 238,000 vehicles and delivered more than 240,000 in Q3 2021—the vast majority of which were Model 3/Y. The results exceeded most analysts expectations for the quarter. Production. %. Deliveries. %. Model S/X. 8,941. 3.8%. 9,275. 3.8%. Model 3/Y. 228,882. 96.2%. 232,025. 96.2%. Tesla will report Q3 net income and cash flow results along with the rest of its financial performance when it announces Q3 earnings.

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Vintage Porsche 912 goes electric with Tesla Model S transplant, stays lightweight

Green Car Reports

California-based Zelectric specializes in electric conversions of classic cars. Recently shown on Jay Leno's Garage, its latest creation is a 1968 Porsche 912, but instead of a Taycan motor, this vintage sports car relies on Tesla Model S power. Like the stock 912 (which used the same body shell as the more prolific 911, but with a 4-cylinder.

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RMI report maps out pathway for zero-carbon steel industry in China

Green Car Congress

A new report from RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute) finds that it is technically and economically feasible for China’s steel industry to decarbonize by 2050 through demand reduction, steel recycling and switching to green routes. China produces and consumes more than half of the world’s steel, accounting for about 17% of the country’s carbon emissions.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk hints at vehicle default paint color update

Teslarati

It appears that the era of white Teslas is about to end. A recent Elon Musk tweet suggested that it may be time to update Tesla’s standard vehicle paint option from its current Pearl White Multi-Coat to something new. The CEO even seemed to hint that a beloved color may be due for a comeback. Musk’s recent statements came as a response to FSD Beta tester @28delayslater , who candidly observed that the roads are now saturated by white Model 3s and Model Ys.

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

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Ardian, FiveT Hydrogen launch largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform Hy24; €1.5B for first fund

Green Car Congress

Ardian, a leading private investment house, via its infrastructure business, and FiveT Hydrogen, a clean-hydrogen enabling investment platform, are partnering to create Hy24, an equally owned joint venture. Hy24 will become the world’s largest investment platform focused on clean hydrogen infrastructure, designed to invest in projects that are critical to global decarbonization.

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Tesla Model S Plaid controversial steering yoke wins over critic

Teslarati

In the months leading up to the launch of the Tesla Model S Plaid, electric vehicle owners were split about the notion that the flagship all-electric sedan would be released with a strangely shaped steering yoke. But as deliveries of the vehicle started, Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter that the Model S Plaid’s steering yoke was here to stay, and it would be the only option for the new flagship sedan. .

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Tesla captures harrowing footage of Model X hunted and attacked by enraged driver

Teslarati

There are instances of road rage, and there are instances of a full-on attack with an evident intent to harm. Unfortunately for a Tesla Model X owner in Auckland, New Zealand, he ended up experiencing the latter. The result was $45,000 worth of damages to the all-electric SUV and one harrowing experience that would likely never be forgotten. As shared by the Wham Baam Teslacam YouTube channel, Tesla Model X owner Geoff Gardiner was driving home after work in Auckland, New Zealand, when he pass

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Top 20 Plugin Electric Vehicles in the World — August 2021

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 114% in August 2021 compared to August 2020, scoring 516,000 units (or 7.7% share of the overall auto market). That made it the plugin market’s third best month ever, and expect September to be another record month. Fully electric vehicles (BEVs) represented 71% of plugin registrations in August, slightly […].

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Ride1up’s newest e-bike is the most affordable electric bike with Gates carbon belt drive yet

Electrek

When it comes to belt drives in the e-bike industry, Gates is the undisputed leader. And those quality drives usually come at a high cost, but now we’re seeing the lowest-priced Gates carbon belt drive-equipped e-bike yet: the new Ride1Up Roadster V2 Gravel Edition. more… The post Ride1up’s newest e-bike is the most affordable electric bike with Gates carbon belt drive yet appeared first on Electrek.

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The Future Of EV Life Means Solving “Charging Deserts”

CleanTechnica EVs

Without good level 2 charging where one parks, the logistics are a mess. Anyone who's been there is likely nodding in agreement. While charging at home is incredibly convenient, and getting to one's destination is trivial, the situation *at* the destination presents the real challenge.

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

Brief

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Forward-Thinking White Paper Charts R&D Path to Give Electric Aviation Industry Wings

EV Obssesion

“The United States has the critical mass of expertise in batteries, aviation, propulsion, and system integration to invent the power source for the next 100 years of aviation,” the white paper concludes. The post Forward-Thinking White Paper Charts R&D Path to Give Electric Aviation Industry Wings appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Volkswagen Bosses & Labor Chief Want Big Changes At Wolfsburg Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

Herbert Diess is calling for major changes at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg factory to keep up with Tesla and new brands from China.

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Road Rage Attack Causes $45,000 Worth Of Damage To Tesla Model X

InsideEVs

A bizarre incident in New Zealand saw a Model X owner chased and rammed into for no apparent reason.

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Vintage Porsche 912 Gets Tesla Upgrade

CleanTechnica EVs

A vintage Porsche 912 has gone electric with a Tesla Model S transplant, Green Car Reports reports. The 1928 Porsche 912 was converted by Zelectric and was recently shown on Jay Leno’s Garage. Davide Bernardo and Trent Wonsley showed Leno how they converted the classic Porsche into a fully electric vehicle. For those worried about […].

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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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GM Set to Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in the U.S. 5 Years Ahead of Schedule

EV Obssesion

100 Percent Renewable Energy. The post GM Set to Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in the U.S. 5 Years Ahead of Schedule appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Tesla & the Diggers in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

This new mine will further cement Australia’s position as the largest producer and exporter of Lithium in the world.

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US: Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Increase To 6,000 In Q3 2021

InsideEVs

More than two-thirds of ID.4 customers are switching from other brands, according to Volkswagen.

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Tesla’s Q3 Deliveries (241,300) Just 1,300 (0.5%) More Than My April Forecast (240,000)

CleanTechnica EVs

What to expect of Tesla deliveries in the 4th quarter and 2021 as a whole?

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Tesla Launches First Supercharging Stations In Africa

InsideEVs

The first two are located in Morocco.

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Koch Strategic Platforms to invest $100M in battery recycler Li-Cycle

Green Car Congress

Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP), a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group, will invest $100 million in lithium-ion battery recycler Li-Cycle ( earlier post ) through purchase of a convertible note to support the company’s rapidly expanding growth opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to the new capital, Li-Cycle, along with several Koch Industries subsidiaries, is exploring opportunities to accelerate Li-Cycle’s global growth strategies.

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US: Chevrolet Bolt EV And EUV Sales Down 21% In Q3 2021

InsideEVs

GM's overall vehicle deliveries went down by a third year-over-year due to supply chain disruptions.

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SpaceX snags launch contract from Arianespace after Vega rocket fails twice

Teslarati

In a rare victory for international launch competition, SpaceX has snagged a contract to launch an Italian Earth observation satellite from European launch monopoly and political heavyweight Arianespace. After spending the better part of a decade with its head in the sand as SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket rapidly came to dominate the global launch market, Arianespace has become increasingly reliant on its ability to entice politicians into forcing European Union member states to launch any and a

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US: Volvo Recharge Share Increases To 18% In September 2021

InsideEVs

More than half of Volvo cars sold in California were plug-ins.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

EAA board member Guy Hall fights the good fight every day. Guy Hall in Sacramento with Allyson Gaarder, former Senior Dealership Outreach Coordinator at Center for Sustainable Energy. Electric Auto Association (EAA) board member Guy Hall, chair of our national Policy Committee, has made a significant contribution to the successful efforts to pass electric vehicle (EV) legislation across the country.

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US: Toyota Plug-In Car Sales Almost Tripled In Q3 2021

InsideEVs

The Toyota RAV4 Prime notes over 10,000 units sold in the quarter.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

EAA board member Guy Hall fights the good fight every day. Guy Hall in Sacramento with Allyson Gaarder, former Senior Dealership Outreach Coordinator at Center for Sustainable Energy. Electric Auto Association (EAA) board member Guy Hall, chair of our national Policy Committee, has made a significant contribution to the successful efforts to pass electric vehicle (EV) legislation across the country.

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US: Nissan LEAF Sales Improved A Bit In Q3 2021

InsideEVs

but it was a slow quarter, which reminds us the LEAF is on its last legs.

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Tesla hints at potential TX headquarters in Q3 2021 delivery and production report

Teslarati

With a production of approximately 238,000 cars and deliveries of over 240,000 vehicles, the third quarter of 2021 was undoubtedly one for Tesla’s history books. But within the company’s Q3 2021 vehicle production and delivery report came a rather interesting update — Tesla’s investor communications are no longer coming from California.

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US: Porsche Taycan Sales Stabilize In Q3 2021

InsideEVs

It remains one of the top Porsche models in the lineup.

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