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IEA issues 10-point plan to cut oil use

Green Car Congress

In the face of the emerging global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the countervailing barrage of economic sanctions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is proposing a 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use. IEA claims that its plan would lower oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day within four months—equivalent to the oil demand of all the cars in China.

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Rivian stands out among EV-only automakers as one of few outsourcing electric motors

Green Car Reports

Among EV-only automakers, Rivian has tried to distinguish itself with branding that's equal parts rugged and premium. But there's something else that sets Rivian apart, according to new IHS Markit analysis. Rivian is the only EV-only automaker that has outsourced its electric motors, according to the firm, which notes in a recent blog post that.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

Green Car Congress

The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. An eSIM, or embedded SIM is a SIM card built into in a mobile device—cell phone, tablet, smartwatch—that allows connectivity to a cellular network without a physical, removable SIM card. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot.

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Up close with the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX: Slipping into a not-so-distant future

Green Car Reports

It would be easy to dismiss the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX as the latest electric concept car that won’t amount to any kind of reality. Its ultra-futuristic styling and lofty range/efficiency targets don’t fall into any production-car norm at first glance. But Mercedes has already said that many of the car’s elements (if not the.

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

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Ames Lab, Texas A&M team develop AI tool for discovery and prediction of new rare-earth compounds

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Researchers from Ames Laboratory and Texas A&M University have trained a machine-learning (ML) model to assess the stability of new rare-earth compounds. The framework they developed builds on current state-of-the-art methods for experimenting with compounds and understanding chemical instabilities. A paper on their work is published in Acta Materialia.

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Tesla FSD Beta V. 10.11 Seen From The Sky

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla Full Self Driving beta tester Whole Mars Catalog has shared a neat video of Tesla’s FSD Beta v.10.11 as seen from the sky. The three-minute video below shows the trip as seen from a drone. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently tweeted that if FSD Beta version 10.11 performed well, Tesla could probably lower the […].

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Why Tesla Halted $1 Billion Bond Raise

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla recently made the financial news again by halting a more than $1 billion offering of bonds that were backed by leases on its EVs. This made Tesla the third issuer to halt a sale in the midst of a bit of market turbulence, Bloomberg reported. Rich Smith shared his thoughts about this while pointing […].

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Tesla (TSLA) expected to post $16.44B sales for the current fiscal quarter

Teslarati

Equities research analysts expect Tesla to report sales of $16.44 billion for the current fiscal quarter. In the same quarter last year, Tesla reported sales of $10.39 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth rate of 58.2%. As per Zacks — an investment research company — analysts expect Tesla to report full-year sales of $81.48 billion for the current year, with estimates ranging from $64.37 billion to $93.30 billion.

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Tech: John Deere Bringing Tech Down on the Farm

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Driverless Tractor Designed to Increase Productivity. Farming’s gone through several revolutions over the millennia. First, humans alone tilled the soil. Then they added animals and implements to increase productivity. Finally, machines appeared to move production to new levels. The latest will happen this year when John Deere puts its green-and-yellow fully autonomous tractor on sale.

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Rivian is one of few pure EV makers that outsourced its electric motors

Teslarati

Pure electric vehicle companies have adopted numerous strategies to stand apart from the competition. Tesla makes a lot of its components in-house, including its vehicles’ electric motors. Even Lucid Motors, which is still ramping the Air’s production ramp, has been proudly highlighting that its electric motors, which were also developed in-house, are amazingly compact and efficient.

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

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Mercedes-Benz showcases its Intelligent Park Pilot technology in Los Angeles, demonstrating an EQS autonomously valet itself

Electrek

During a live demonstration at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch offered a glimpse into the future in which our EVs will valet themselves. Using the Intelligent Park Pilot feature in the Mercedes EQS , the companies were able to demonstrate a driver pulling up, exiting the vehicle, and activating the automated valet using an app. more….

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LAPD posts $1,000 reward for info on flying Tesla Model S driver

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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that could lead to the driver’s arrest behind the flying Tesla incident over the weekend. According to LAPD Central Traffic, a rental driver of a black 2018 Tesla Model S vehicle performed a dangerous stunt at Baxter Street and Alvarado Street on March 20 at 12:10 am.

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Throttle House Tries 2022 GMC Hummer EV Around A Racing Track

InsideEVs

How far out of its depth do you think the Hummer EV was around Willow Springs?

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Tesla Model X five seater deliveries begin — new hope for seven-seat Plaid variant?

Teslarati

Tesla has started deliveries of the new Model X’s five-seat variant, bringing a bit more variety to the flagship all-electric SUV’s seating options. Five-seat Model X variants are quite popular due to their practicality, as they maximize the vehicle’s massive rear cargo area. Unlike the six and seven-seat interior options, the five-seat interior for the Model X also comes without additional charges. .

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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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Audi Mulling Over Fully Fledged RS6 E-Tron

InsideEVs

The German marque is considering making an RS6 e-tron as it looks to electrify its performance lineup.

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Stellantis partner Samsung SDI teases new EV battery factory in the United States

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Stellantis partner Samsung SDI hinted at the possibility of building a new EV battery factory in the United States. Stellantis and SDI entered into a multi-billion-dollar joint venture (JV) in October 2021 to produce lithium-ion batteries for the North American market. During InterBattery 2022, Samsung SDI CEO Choi Yoon-ho said that the company might build a new EV battery company in the U.S., depending on demand in the future.

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Mercedes-Benz Innovation and Technology Day: A look at EV technologies including the Vision EQXX, EQE, and Level-3 driving

Electrek

During an Innovation and Technology day held in Los Angeles, Electrek got the opportunity to learn about some of the current and upcoming technologies Mercedes-Benz is developing around its EQ series of EVs. This includes a close up look at the VISION EQXX concept, a ride along in the upcoming EQE sedan, and experiencing Level-2 and Level-3 autonomous driving. more….

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How Much Does It Cost To Drive A Tesla 32,000 Miles In 2022?

InsideEVs

That's a whole lot of miles, and with high gas prices, it means a whole lot of savings.

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Porsche Ramps Up Its Electric Car Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

Battery-electric versions of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman are coming.

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Rivian R1T Shines In 70 MPH Range Test: Almost 300 Miles

InsideEVs

It almost matched the EPA Highway range, despite all-terrain wheels.

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Polestar is Turning Heads with Exciting Lineup of Electric Vehicles Ahead

Electric Driver

Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar takes advantage of its partnership with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result. The electric vehicle manufacturer is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and retails its vehicles in ten global markets across Europe, […].

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Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which Is Quicker?

InsideEVs

The Ioniq 5 delivers more instant pep than most drivers will ever need, and then some.

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Toyota entering three differently fueled vehicles in ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2022

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Toyota Motor is entering three differently fueled vehicles in the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2022 Powered by Hankook Round 1 Suzuka 5-Hour Endurance Race (Suzuka 5-Hour Race), which takes place from 19 to 20 March 2022: a hydrogen engine-equipped Corolla, a new GR86-based vehicle that uses a biomass-derived carbon-neutral fuel (CNF), and a vehicle based on the GR86 from Round 2 running on gasoline. ( Earlier post.).

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Samsung SDI Builds Solid-State Battery Pilot Facility

InsideEVs

The company would like to become the #1 player in the solid-state batteries.

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Report: CATL Might Build An 80 GWh Battery Plant In North America

InsideEVs

The company reportedly seeks a site in the US, Canada or Mexico.

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Base Tesla Model 3: 6 Month Review

InsideEVs

Is the entry-level Model 3 all you really need?

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Watch This Tesla Model S Jump Into The Air And Crash

InsideEVs

Brand new $150,000 car totaled?

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