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Ford reverses course, cuts F-150 Lightning prices by up to $5,500

Green Car Reports

Ford is cutting prices on some 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks by up to $5,500, CarsDirect reports, citing a bulletin sent by Ford to dealerships. Effective April 5, the XLT Standard Range grade gets a $2,000 price cut, bringing its base price down to $65,090 with the mandatory $2,095 destination charge. The Lariat Extended Range gets.

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Ukraine Is the First “Hackers’ War”

Cars That Think

Rapid and resourceful technological improvisation has long been a mainstay of warfare, but the war in Ukraine is taking it to a new level. This improvisation is most conspicuous in the ceaselessly evolving struggle between weaponized drones and electronic warfare, a cornerstone of this war. Weaponized civilian first-person-view (FPV) drones began dramatically reshaping the landscape of the war in the summer of 2023.

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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packs

Green Car Reports

Rimac will provide next-generation battery packs for BMW EVs, the company announced Tuesday in a press release. Full details will be revealed at a later date, but Rimac anticipates "the establishment of sophisticated automated production lines for batteries" at its headquarters near Zagreb, Croatia, with "significant portion" of the site dedicated.

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BMW just hit a major EV milestone as Q1 electric vehicle sales surge, outpacing rivals

Electrek

BMW just hit a milestone after reaching the one million EV delivery mark as sales surged in the first quarter of 2024. With EV sales climbing in all major regions, BMW outpaced the competition in Q1.

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

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Tesla considers a joint venture with India’s largest conglomerate

Teslarati

Tesla is considering a joint venture with Reliance, India’s largest conglomerate. Reliance would help Tesla build a manufacturing facility and the EV infrastructure in India. Elon Musk will meet Prime Minister Modi on April 22, 2024, in New Delhi, India. Following his visit, Musk is expected to announce more details on a potential Tesla factory in India and the company’s investment in the country.

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Ford trims F-150 Lightning price by up to $5,500 in latest effort to boost EV demand

Electrek

After starting 2024 off strong, with EV sales climbing 86% in the first quarter, Ford looks to boost momentum. Ford is trimming prices on the 2024 F-150 Lightning by up to $5,500 as the American automaker looks to fend off incoming competition.

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Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid

Electrek

Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Tesla’s S3XY lineup lands in Top 50 most in-demand used cars

Teslarati

According to a new study, the four Tesla S3XY models landed in the Top 50 of the most in-demand used cars globally. Tesla vehicles are already the most popular EVs in the world, and they are also the most popular used vehicles in terms of sales. Past studies, as recent as January 2024, have shown that Model 3 and Model Y were the most popular used EVs, boasting a strong resale price and value for sellers and buyers alike.

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Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India

Electrek

With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV.

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BMW reports strong EV sales figures along with a major milestone

Teslarati

BMW reported its Q1 2024 electric vehicle sales figures this morning, and they show strong growth compared to the same period last year. Additionally, BMW landed a major milestone as a company when it reported selling its one-millionth EV during Q1. BMW launches $1,000 incentive to attract Tesla, other EV drivers As a brand, BMQ sold 531,039 cars across the world, which was up 2.5 percent.

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

Brief

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Mercedes updates 2025 EQS sedan with better range, new grille, and a standing star emblem

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2025 model year version of its flagship EQS sedan. The all-electric luxury vehicle, now entering its fourth model year, is touting some notable improvements inside and out. The updated Mercedes-Benz model now includes a larger battery, offering future customers even more range.

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How manufacturing will reap the rewards of smart factories

Innovation News Network

Discover more about the concept of Industry 4.0 and how smart factories will push manufacturing into this. The post How manufacturing will reap the rewards of smart factories appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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There’s one simple answer to just about everyone’s worries about electric bicycles

Electrek

Electric bicycles continue to surge in popularity across the United States, bringing with them a host of benefits but also, inevitably, a few concerns. Despite e-bikes racking up points from new commuters across the country for being lower-cost car alternatives that turn commutes and errand running into joyrides, these powerful new transportation tools aren’t without their detractors, too.

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Ford, Cadillac, Hyundai, & Kia EV Sales Surge in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

I already wrote about Audi and BMW electric vehicle sales booming in the USA in the 1st quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. With more automakers reporting their sales numbers, we can now see that several other automakers also had strong year-over-year growth in EV sales. [continued] The post Ford, Cadillac, Hyundai, & Kia EV Sales Surge in USA 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

Oil

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Tesla reveals humanoid robot technology through new patents

Electrek

Tesla has revealed some of its humanoid robot technology through filings for several new patents related to its Optimus robot program.

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Elon Musk to meet with Indian Prime Minister Modi during TSLA’s Q1 earnings week: report

Teslarati

Recent reports have emerged stating that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi later this month. Musk and Modi’s meeting will reportedly take place during the week of April 22, which also happens to be the same week as Tesla’s first quarter earnings call, which is scheduled on April 23, 2024. Musk’s reported visit to India this month was initially reported by Reuters , which cited two people reportedly familiar with the matter.

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VW and Porsche’s electric car sales dipped, but the new Macan EV and ID.4 spark hope

Electrek

Volkswagen Group, including Porsche , saw EV sales dip in the first three months of the year as the company prepares to launch new electric models. With the new VW ID.4 and upcoming Porsche Macan EV rolling out in 2024, Volkswagen is already seeing things turn around.

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MEPs Sign Off On Climate Targets For Heavy-Duty Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

The law, agreed with governments, will provide investment certainty for truckmakers to go zero emissions. The European Parliament today approved a law that will require almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission. Green group Transport & Environment (T&E) said the law — agreed in negotiations between MEPs. [continued] The post MEPs Sign Off On Climate Targets For Heavy-Duty Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Meet the new Alfa Romeo Milano, the sporty Italian SUV goes electric as brand’s first EV

Electrek

The fully electric Italian crossover SUV we’ve been waiting for is finally here. Alfa Romeo revealed the new Milano, its first 100% electric production car, as it kicks off a new EV era.

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Fiat 500e review, F-150 Lightning price cuts, BMW and Rimac: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Fiat 500e is back, and we drove it in its element. Rimac is working on battery cells for future BMW EVs. And official Ford F-150 Lightning prices are heading back downward. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Fiat 500e electric car, Green Car Reports found that this fashion accessory and short-range EV.

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Elon Musk is rumored to go to India, sparking speculation of Tesla factory announcement

Electrek

Elon Musk is rumored to be going to India this month, which is sparking speculation of an announcement about building a Tesla factory in the country.

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Rocket Lab prepares for next launch, moves closer to Electron reusability

Teslarati

Rocket Lab is readying for its next launch no earlier than April 24th from Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. The mission, Beginning of the Swarm, will feature two payloads being deployed to completely different orbits. Welcome to LC-1, @KAISTPR ! NEONSAT-1 is going through checkouts in the cleanroom at Launch Complex 1 in the lead up to KAIST’s mission on Electron in the coming days, NET April 24th.

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Juiced unveils new folding e-bike that may be the fastest and most powerful ever

Electrek

Juiced Bikes has never shied away from offering riders more speed and power. And with today’s unveiling of its new Juiced JetCurrent Pro, the brand is offering up more speed and power than ever in a brand new e-bike form factor.

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LG Energy Solution claims reduced operating profit due to slow EV sales

Teslarati

LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently reported a 75% drop in operating profit. The South Korean battery maker claimed slow EV sales impacted its operating profit. LGES shared that its operating profit fell to $116 million in the first quarter. In comparison, the Asian battery maker reported an operating profit of about $470 million in Q1 2023. In addition to its operating profit, LGES’ sales also dropped by 30% to $4.5 billion in the first quarter compared to $6.4 billion in Q1 2023.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to compete at Pikes Peak hoping to set record SUV crossover climb times

Electrek

Just over a month after announcing intentions to chase records at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in four separate vehicles, Hyundai has confirmed one of its entrants. This summer, drivers in the IONIQ 5 N will navigate to the elevated summit in hopes of setting a new record for the segment.

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This is the All-New 2025 Toyota 4Runner

The Truth About Cars

You’d have been easily forgiven if you believed Toyota would never update the 4Runner, but here we are, 15 years after the current model debuted, talking about an all-new SUV. The 2025 4Runner represents a significant step forward for the legendary off-roader, and despite what you might think about turbos and hybrid powertrains, it looks absolutely legit.

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Evicted — electric tractor company Solectrac hasn’t made rent in months

Electrek

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand.

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We May Have Been Wrong To Mock GM’s Big Battery Approach To Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Before I got into EVs, I was into hypermiling. When everyone else around the shop and the school parking lot were talking about getting more power and lower times, I started to wonder if there was a way to come up with a more efficient commuter that wasn’t a busted. [continued] The post We May Have Been Wrong To Mock GM’s Big Battery Approach To Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Avangrid just broke ground on its first solar farm in California

Electrek

Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), one of the US’s largest clean energy operators, has begun construction on its first solar farm in California.

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SpaceX completes another middle-of-the-night Starlink mission

Teslarati

SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink satellites to orbit very early this morning. The launch was originally meant to launch at 12:04 am ET but was shifted a couple of times due to unknown reasons until settling on a launch time of 1:40 am ET. Engines full power and liftoff! pic.twitter.com/L4MbnK53wz — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 10, 2024 As the Falcon 9 took to the skies, it created a mini sunrise over the Space Coast for anyone who was still awake and outside to watch the Falcon 9 rise into

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Lectric XPedition e-bike bundle hits $1,599 ($2,311 value), WORX trimmer and edger $45, and more

Electrek

With spring in full bloom and summer on the horizon, outdoor excursions and explorations alike have officially begun, with today’s green deals being led by the Lectric XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike for $1,599 – and it also comes with $306 in free gear. It is joined by a 1-day discount on the WORX 5.5A 15-inch Electric Grass Trimmer and Edger at $45 , as well as the EcoSmart 3.5kW Electric Tankless Water Heater for $161.

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Tesla is still a popular choice for short-sellers

Teslarati

Tesla is still a widely popular choice for short-sellers, according to Hazeltree’s report that listed the stock, along with Chevron, as its most shorted large-cap securities for the month of March. Tesla stock has been widely recognized as one of the most-shorted securities in the market for several years, and although it has fluctuated, it is routinely near the top of the list.

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If someone in your house drives a Tesla, you get $10k off a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E lease

Electrek

If you or someone in your household owns or leases a Tesla, you can get up to $10,000 off a new 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E lease.

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The Eclipse Gave Us A Preview Of Future Charging Needs

CleanTechnica EVs

Normally, there’s a lot of balance in people’s travel needs. While some routes certainly carry more traffic than others and holiday weekends can be busier, people tend to head one way and then head back. But, everyone has different destinations, so it’s rare for any one part of the charging. [continued] The post The Eclipse Gave Us A Preview Of Future Charging Needs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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