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Toyota developing in-wheel electric motors

Green Car Reports

Toyota has filed a new patent application for in-wheel electric motors, indicating the automaker is still working on this tech. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18, 2024, and originally filed by Toyota Oct. 30, 2023. It deals specifically with a gear-case design that uses two.

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Hyundai Motor Group hits double-digit EV market share in the US, and this is just the start

Electrek

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is taking the US EV market by storm this year. After reaching double-digit market share, Hyundai continued closing the gap with Tesla as the second-largest EV brand in the US through July.

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled due to bad windshield wiper motor

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is among three vehicles Ford is recalling for a bad windshield wiper motor. The others are the 2023-2024 Maverick and 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. A total of 37,371 vehicles are affected. According to the NHTSA, the front windshield wiper motor of the affected vehicles may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

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Texas EV Battery Startup Aims To Break Texas Oil Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

The Texas startup Group1 is banking that the EV battery of the future will deploy potassium to cut costs and improve performance. The post Texas EV Battery Startup Aims To Break Texas Oil Industry 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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Cybertruck becomes "Apocalypse ready" with frunk-mounted generator

Green Car Reports

The Cybertruck can now be ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a.

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Oakland is now first in the US to deploy a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

Electrek

An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

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Hyundai Motor Group Smoked Ford And GM In EV Sales. It's Second Only To Tesla

InsideEVs

Hyundai's huge EV push is paying off.

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BYD says time for ‘China’s supercars to get serious’ as 1,200 hp Yangwang U9 rolls out

Electrek

BYD is preparing to deliver its first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9. As the first Chinese automaker to complete large-scale testing at Germany’s famous Nurburgring track, BYD said, “It’s time for China’s supercars to get serious.” BYD’s 1,200 hp Yangwang U9 electric supercar is expected to challenge Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and other high-end car makers as it expands into new segments.

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Tesla Semi Still Burning After 3 A.M. Crash Shuts Down Highway

InsideEVs

Parts of Interstate 80 in Placer County, California shut down for hours Monday as crews worked to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze.

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Taiwan Reboots Its Solar-Power Fishponds

Cars That Think

A maze of brackish and freshwater ponds covers Taiwan’s coastal plain, supporting aquaculture operations that produce roughly NT $30 billion (US $920 million) worth of seafood every year. Taiwan’s government is hoping that the more than 400 square kilometers of fishponds can simultaneously produce a second harvest: solar power. What is aquavoltaics?

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

Brief

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Only One Country Is Making Progress On Electrifying Everything

CleanTechnica EVs

For close to twenty years, it’s been clear that electrifying everything is a key climate change wedge. Mark Z. Jacobson’s work in the USA and then internationally with his 100% Renewables by 2050 modeling laid much of the groundwork for this. Luminaries from around the world, such as Saul Griffiths, [continued] The post Only One Country Is Making Progress On Electrifying Everything appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot

The Driven EV News

A planned EV charging site will be upgraded to 50kW to help fill a charging black spot across the Nullarbor route linking South Australia and Western Australia. The post Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot appeared first on The Driven.

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US power grid boosts capacity by 20.2 GW in the first half of 2024

Electrek

In the first half of 2024, the US power grid got a major boost, with developers and power plant owners adding a hefty 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity.

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Cheapest Tesla Model 3 With LFP Battery Impresses In Real-World Efficiency Test

InsideEVs

At highway speeds, the refreshed Model 3 bests the outgoing model, the previous efficiency record holder.

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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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Solar-powered EV chargers power up college campus thanks to student engineers

Electrek

Imagine charging your EV while on campus entirely by the sun? An engineering class project at Hope College resulted in fully functional solar-powered EV chargers for students. It will also have a lasting impact on the college as the energy is used elsewhere on campus when a vehicle is not plugged in.

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Candela Supplies Electric Hydrofoil Ships To Saudi Arabia’s NEOM

Electric Cars Report

In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history. “The […] The post Candela Supplies Electric Hydrofoil Ships To Saudi Arabia’s NEOM appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This new Chinese EV just launched for $25,000 as one of Europe’s cheapest electric cars

Electrek

Chinese legacy automaker Dongfeng Motor launched its new low-cost EV in Europe to compete with automakers like Volkswagen. Starting at around $25,500 (£19,615), the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV is already one of the cheapest EVs in Europe.

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New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads

The Driven EV News

A new Chinese EV brand appears headed for Australia after the company won registration approval for its electric SUV, the Deepal SO7. The post New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO begins online presence for its expansion to the UAE ahead of a market launch later this year

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker NIO is expanding its global presence, making headway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a strategic partnership backed by the Abu Dhabi government. The automaker has gone live with an official website and social media page for its new UAE business division and has shared who will manage it.

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Cybertruck becomes "Apocalypse ready" with Sting packages

Green Car Reports

The Cybertruck can now ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a.

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This Gas Truck Owner Switched To A Tesla Cybertruck For Towing. The Savings Are Huge

InsideEVs

We’re talking tens of thousands of dollars in gas savings per year.

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Archimedes Defense Teams Up With Unplugged Performance to Build Apocalypse-Ready Cybertrucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Archimedes Defense, a leader in high power solutions for government and defense applications, has partnered with renowned Tesla upgrader, Unplugged Performance and its fleet division, UP.FIT. Together, they introduce STING: apocalypse-ready, go-anywhere packages of up-armored and genset-equipped Tesla Cybertruck vehicles for government and civilian use.

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Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features

Electrek

Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features: ‘actually smart summon’ (ASS) for vision-based vehicles.

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Greenspoon Partners With Roam To Launch Faster Deliveries In Kenya Using Electric Motorcycles

CleanTechnica EVs

Roam and Greenspoon have partnered to offer sustainable deliveries and support local farms. Greenspoon customers get orders in under 99 minutes with the Roam Air electric motorcycle, down from 3 hours. Five years ago, we covered Greenspoon’s journey to electrify its fleet of vehicles. Kenya’s first artisan online food store. [continued] The post Greenspoon Partners With Roam To Launch Faster Deliveries In Kenya Using Electric Motorcycles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Review Of Xpeng’s Sub-$20,000 Tesla Model 3 Rival: More For Less

InsideEVs

The Xpeng Mona M03 has a huge trunk, record-setting aerodynamics and an upmarket interior.

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Free Electric Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Detroit

CleanTechnica EVs

A free, autonomous, fully electric shuttle service launched on August 13th in Detroit. The State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, the City of Detroit, Bedrock, Michigan Central, and Perrone Robotics worked together to create the shuttle system, which utilizes Ford E-Transit vans. (Even though online there is. [continued] The post Free Electric Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Detroit appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6: One Of The Best EVs Ever Just Got Cheaper

InsideEVs

The Ioniq 6 is a range king with style that turns heads. Now owning one is easier than ever too, thanks to attractive new options.

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Game-changing battery tech is coming to Australia: New Zeekr electric car sets 10-80 per cent record with Tesla-taming charging time

EV Central

Chinese car-maker Zeekr has announced its all-new 2025 Zeekr 007 takes just 10.5 minutes to charge from 10-80 percent, thanks to its advanced next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Available on Zeekr 007 sedans sold in China from this week, the ultra-rapid charging is said to be capable thanks to the Geely-owned brand’s use of both “optimised materials and improved technology” Zeekr claims the 007 sedan comes with the brand’s new breed of ‘5.5C&

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Over-the-Air Updates, a Comparison

CleanTechnica EVs

When is a car not just a car? When it is an EV with over-the-air updates. Electric vehicles are not just transport from A to B, they are connected computers on wheels. As new electric vehicles enter the Australian market, consumers need to be aware of more than just drivetrain. [continued] The post Over-the-Air Updates, a Comparison appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD launches upgraded 2025 Song Plus EV with new features and design, starting at $21,000

Electrek

BYD unveiled the 2025 Song Plus EV on Monday with new features and stylish design updates. The 2025 BYD Song Plus EV gains new features and design upgrades starting at just 149,800 yuan, or around $21,000.

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Tesla FSD 12.5 Shows Massive Improvement, Testers Say

CleanTechnica EVs

Years ago, I got hyped up by early Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) testers giving the impression that FSD was nearly robotaxi capable. I got FSD, which I had bought years prior, activated about a year later and discovered it was actually horrible and much worse than the previous Autopilot. [continued] The post Tesla FSD 12.5 Shows Massive Improvement, Testers Say appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage

The Driven EV News

American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts. The post Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage appeared first on The Driven.

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The Birth of a Brand: How Pininfarina & VinFast Created a Standout Identity from Scratch

CleanTechnica EVs

VinFast’s first eSUV for Europe, the VF 8, is the first car designed entirely remotely by Pininfarina, using Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality technologies. For decades, vehicle manufacturers have used characteristic front-end design to create distinctive identity in fiercely competitive markets. Trends emerge, styles evolve and factors such as safety have.

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Used Tesla Cybertruck Prices Drop As New Models Flood The Market

InsideEVs

Pre-owned Tesla Cybertrucks now cost as much as a new one after flippers charged absurd prices early this year.

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