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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra battery

Green Car Reports

In an event Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented a production version of the Tesla Cybertruck. It looks much like the stainless-steel genre-bender Tesla premiered in 2021, but the electric truck doesn’t come any where close to the $39,900 starting price or range of up to 500 miles that had been suggested at that time. Musk said very.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000

Electrek

Tesla launched Cybertruck with up to 470 miles (756 km) of range and starting at $61,000 for the base version. But we are getting more questions than answers despite deliveries starting. more… The post Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in them

Green Car Reports

Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday unveiled a new EV motor design that splits the difference between conventional motors and in-wheel motors. Dubbed the Universal Wheel Drive System—or Uni Wheel for short—this design moves motors closer to the wheels but not into them. That's made possible by a planetary gear set with a central sun gear.

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Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck has officially launched and the range is a bit disappointing as the automaker introduces a new “range extender”, which is a separate battery pack that sits in the bed of the pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised appeared first on Electrek.

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US-made 2025 Volvo EX90 priced under $80,000 tax-credit cap

Green Car Reports

Volvo has announced pricing and opened pre-orders for the 2025 EX90 electric SUV. U.S. versions of the EX90 will start at $77,990 in its seven-passenger layout, while the six-passenger layout with captain’s chairs will start at $78,490 (all prices include the $1,295 destination fee). That means at least some of the lineup is likely to be EV.

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Tesla Cybertruck: price, range, trims, and specs revealed

Teslarati

Tesla has finally revealed the pricing, range, trims, and other specifications of the Cybertruck at its delivery event at Gigafactory Texas today, as it handed over the first units to customers on Thursday afternoon. After four years, Tesla finally made the first deliveries of the Cybertruck in what will be remembered as a historic day for the automaker.

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Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and with them comes a feature that we’ve been waiting for for a while: bidirectional charging. more… The post Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far appeared first on Electrek.

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Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-prone

Green Car Reports

The reliability of electric cars and plug-in hybrids is improving, but they still remain more trouble-prone than cars without plugs, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. On average, EVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, the survey found. Electric cars, electric SUVs, and electric pickups are all among the.

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Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email — Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill?

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve still got one reservation for a Cybertruck. Tesla never really emails about it. In fact, aside from a confirmation. [continued] The post Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email — Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD slashes prices in year-end promotion as EV race with Tesla intensifies

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is slashing EV prices as the race with Tesla for the global title heats up into the end of the year. more… The post BYD slashes prices in year-end promotion as EV race with Tesla intensifies appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla sheds light on Cybertruck ‘range extender’

Teslarati

Tesla has shed some light on the Cybertruck “range extender” that was spotted on the company’s website specifications that will enable the top two trims of the all-electric pickup to gain roughly 30 percent more range. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck on Thursday, stating that the Tri-Motor “Cyberbeast” will be capable of 320 miles of range, while the Dual Motor configuration will have a 340-mile range.

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Small, cheap EVs expected to boost market share by 40% next year in Europe

Electrek

Despite predictions of a major slump in automatic sales around the globe, the European auto industry predicts that this will spark a huge uptick in EV sales in the EU – and that’s thanks to a flood of new, cheap models hitting the market. more… The post Small, cheap EVs expected to boost market share by 40% next year in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley gives nod of respect to Musk and Tesla for Cybertruck launch

Teslarati

The automotive market is very competitive, and it is no stranger to criticism and clapbacks between rival automakers. It is then quite pleasant to see two rivals giving each other respect when one achieves something great. This was the case between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley. The Tesla Cybertruck’s first delivery event was quite polarizing.

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Daimler Truck North America just deployed its electric semis in-house

Electrek

Daimler Truck North America is putting its money where its mouth is by using its own electric semi trucks to transport auto parts. more… The post Daimler Truck North America just deployed its electric semis in-house appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Behold The Hyundai Uni Wheel. Transportation May Never Be The Same

CleanTechnica EVs

Since the early days of the automobile, there have been some inventions that fundamentally changed the driving experience. The self. [continued] The post Behold The Hyundai Uni Wheel. Transportation May Never Be The Same appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck

Electrek

As Tesla prepares to bring the Cybertruck to roads in the US, it seems like Tesla’s charging network is not ready for the pickup truck. more… The post Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrified Vehicles Surged To 18% U.S. Market Share In Q3 2023

InsideEVs

The average transaction price for all-electric cars is now closer to the industry average than ever before.

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Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party

Electrek

Tesla is holding a Cybertruck delivery event today, and it will unveil the specs and pricing of the production version of the electric pickup truck. Here, you will find all the important news coming out of the event, and you can join the Electrek team’s watch party. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Tesla Cybertruck range extender price estimated at $16k

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is here, and some avid electric vehicle fans are quite underwhelmed. Among the most notable criticism ofr the Cybertruck is its price, which was a lot higher than they were estimated four years ago. The vehicle’s range also came nowhere near the 500 miles that were teased by the electric vehicle maker in its 2019 unveiling.

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A wave of layoffs hits EV battery companies

Electrek

It’s been a tough few weeks for workers at next-gen and traditional EV battery companies, with hundreds of employees in the US and Europe losing their jobs. Call it new industry growing pains: Companies are struggling to bridge the gap between early-stage products and the high-volume production that will be needed down the line, reports The Information.

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Tesla Cybertruck Price: Starts At $60,990, Goes Up To $99,990

InsideEVs

At last, we have details on the Cybertruck's official pricing.

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Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including three different wraps for the Cybertruck’s unpainted stainless steel body. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap appeared first on Electrek.

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The Tesla Cybertruck's Range Extender Is Something Very Different

InsideEVs

A bed-mounted optional range extender battery will add 130+ miles to the Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive and 120+ miles to the tri-motor Cyberbeast.

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A US car dealership group just installed 10,000 rooftop solar panels

Electrek

One of the US’s largest car dealership groups recently completed the installation of 10,000 solar panels on multiple dealerships. more… The post A US car dealership group just installed 10,000 rooftop solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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Europe: Plug-In Cars Accounted For 25% Of The Market In October 2023

InsideEVs

Sales increased by about a quarter year-over-year, mostly thanks to all-electric cars.

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Tesla’s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including a $2,975 tent attachment that is styled much like the Cybertruck itself. more… The post Tesla’s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck: What Else Can You Buy For The Same Amount Of Money?

InsideEVs

Tesla has finally put a price on the Cybertruck, so here's how it compares with other all-electric, hybrid, and gas pickups.

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Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

The Driven EV News

Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme o include home chargers. The post Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck: The Full Delivery Specs

InsideEVs

Dimensions, towing capacity and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cybertruck. Finally.

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Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle, it has announced several accessories, including one commemorating an embarrassing moment from the Cybertruck unveiling event , which generated quite a reaction. more… The post Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt appeared first on Electrek.

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GM CEO Expects ‘Significantly Higher’ EV Production In 2024

InsideEVs

Mary Barra said the company was “a bit disappointed” because of the manufacturing restraints in building EV battery cells.

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Volvo FH Electric Is First EV To Win Truck Of The Year

CleanTechnica EVs

In a historic, first-ever win for an electric vehicle, the Volvo FH Electric class 8 truck is the 2024 International. [continued] The post Volvo FH Electric Is First EV To Win Truck Of The Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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I bought a container full of backyard electric construction equipment from China

Electrek

Oops, I did it again. I found a cool electric vehicle online while browsing China’s largest shopping platform, and I had to get one. The only problem is I somehow ended up with a container full of them this time. This is the story of how a pile of awesome electric construction equipment ended up in my yard. more… The post I bought a container full of backyard electric construction equipment from China appeared first on Electrek.

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