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Toyota aims to make more hydrogen vehicles than solid-state EVs by 2030

Green Car Reports

Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech isn’t going to be making up any significant portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade. That’s a reality check contained in a recent document that perhaps serves to temper some of the recent hype over solid-state battery tech.

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Sweden union IF Metall lawyer admits his family has a Tesla Model Y

Teslarati

Darko Davidovic is one of the key players in the ongoing union strike against Tesla in Sweden. Davidovic serves as the IF Metall union’s federal lawyer, and he has overtly criticized the electric vehicle maker for its lack of collective agreement. But as per recent reports, Davidovic’s family owns a Tesla Model Y today, and he drove a Model S in the past.

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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe

Green Car Reports

Nissan will build a Leaf replacement, as well as electric versions of two popular crossovers, in the U.K. for European sales. The Leaf replacement, along with electric Juke and Qashqai crossovers, will be built at Nissan's Sunderland factory—long the automaker's hub for European production—and will be inspired by three recent concept.

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Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race

Electrek

Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier. moreā€¦ The post Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race 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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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV

Green Car Reports

The Volkswagen Group's Scout EV brand may outsource development of its upcoming electric pickup truck and SUV to Magna, according to a new report. VW has given Magna Steyr, the division of the automotive supplier that builds the rugged G-Class for Mercedes-Benz in Graz, Austria, an order worth $492 million to develop the models, Automotive News.

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Tesla bull reveals Cybertruck pricing approximation before deliveries

Teslarati

Tesla bull Dan Ives of Wedbush revealed the firm’s estimation of what the Cybertruck could approximately cost just two days before deliveries. Tesla is set to deliver the Cybertruck for the first time in just two days at its delivery event is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. Central Time. However, despite the fact that the first units will be handed over to customers in roughly 48 hours from the time this article was published, Tesla has yet to release any concrete information on what the

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Hereā€™s where you can watch the Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event

Teslarati

We are just two days away from Tesla’s Cybertruck Delivery Event, and here’s how you can watch the all-electric pickup make its way to customers for the first time. Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck four years ago, and on Thursday , the automaker will show the first units making their way to customers on X and on YouTube. This year itā€™s Cyber Thursday 11.30.23 | 2pm CT pic.twitter.com/nFhbIJMoXi ā€” Cybertruck (@cybertruck) November 27, 2023 Tesla just posted the link to the YouTube

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New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023

Electrek

Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to new data from FERC. moreā€¦ The post New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla releases new teaser for Cybertruck first delivery event

Teslarati

Tesla has released a new teaser for the upcoming Cybertruck first delivery event later this week. The announcement included some information about the occasion, such as an updated start time for the delivery event. Tesla posted the announcement through its official Cybertruck account on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Tesla showed its usual playfulness in its post, noting that ā€œthis year itā€™s Cyber Thursday.

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In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines

Electrek

A Dutch shipbuilder has officially launched what it says is the worldā€™s first electric service operations vessel (SOV) that can charge offshore. moreā€¦ The post In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines 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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Tesla Giga Berlin gears up for a Cybertruck-themed Christmas

Teslarati

Excitement is bubbling as Tesla prepares for the Cybertruck delivery event later this week. Tesla Giga Berlin is joining the festivities with some Cybertruck-inspired Christmas decor. Recent pictures of Gigafactory Berlin reveal that the factory already has the Christmas tree up and other decorations in preparation for Christmas. Earlier this month, Giga Berlin opened a futuristic new lobby , befitting the Cybertruck’s influences.

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Nissan Leaf and Juke EV, Toyota solid state vs. hydrogen, Scout and Magna: Todayā€™s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota sees solid-state batteries as EV bit players into the next decade. Volkswagen reportedly looks to Magna for help with Scout. And might an electric Juke return to the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan on Monday confirmed that it will make the next-generation Nissan Leaf plus electric versions of the Juke and Qashqai.

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Tesla China sees 16.7k insurance registrations in Novemberā€™s fourth week

Teslarati

Tesla China’s insurance registrations for the week ending November 26, 2023, showed a slight improvement compared to the previous week. Over the week of November 20-26, Tesla China saw 16,700 insurance registrations across the country. This represents a 2.45% increase from the 16,300 insurance registrations that were tracked from the third week of November.

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Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck ā€“ should we be concerned?

Electrek

We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms. Should we be concerned about the build quality? moreā€¦ The post Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned? 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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Teslaā€™s unique strategy regarding crucial Cybertruck details is the best ad there is

Teslarati

Tesla has had a unique strategy with the all-electric Cybertruck since it was first unveiled four years ago in Los Angeles. It might be the best advertisement there is. For the past few years, Tesla has not tipped its hand with certain details regarding the pickup, and some might argue they are the most crucial parts of a vehicle’s buildup, especially for an EV: price, trim levels, and range.

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Lotus' 450 kW DC Charger Can Add 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes

InsideEVs

The powerful liquid-cooled DC fast charger is already available in China and will arrive in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 2024.

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Volkswagen brand is ā€˜no longer competitiveā€™ as it faces job cuts

Teslarati

German automaker Volkswagen is airing warning signals amidst high costs and low productivity at its vehicle plants, which one executive says has made the company’s main brand fall behind the competition. On Monday, Volkswagen Group announced plans for a $10 billion euro (~$10.9 billion) cost-cutting measure at the VW brand, including job cuts, in a statement from managers to staff, according to an Automotive News report.

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Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away

Electrek

Tesla briefly increased the deposit amount for the Cybertruck last night before reverting to the original price. Is the automaker signaling a deposit increase with the launch? moreā€¦ The post Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX resumes launches after Thanksgiving break

Teslarati

After a seemingly rare five-day break for Thanksgiving, SpaceX jumped right back into it with a launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Launching at 11:20 pm ET (04:20 UTC), the Falcon 9 launched to the Southeast and inserted into a 43-degree orbital inclination.

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Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K

Electrek

The Fiat 500e will return to the US as one of the most affordable EV options on the market. The brand aims to revitalize sales with the 2024 Fiat 500e starting at under $33,000. moreā€¦ The post Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K appeared first on Electrek.

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Used EVs Are Facing 33% Price Drop, Longer Selling Times: Report

InsideEVs

Polestar 2, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Kia EV6 are among the slowest-selling used EVs.

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Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law

Electrek

Michigan has become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities. moreā€¦ The post Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law appeared first on Electrek.

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Starlink Wi-Fi 6 router gets regulatory approval

Teslarati

SpaceX received regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Starlinkā€™s second Wi-Fi 6 router. The FCC approved Starlinkā€™s second Wi-Fi 6 router last week under the model ā€œUTR-232.ā€ SpaceX filed to keep the new routerā€™s design and external photos confidential for six months. At first glance, Starlingā€™s ā€œUTR-232ā€ router appears to be an updated version of the ā€œUTR-231ā€ router.

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Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil

Electrek

The Ohio House has voted on a bill to ensure that the state cannot ban gas-powered vehicles, protecting pollution in a state that has one of the worst environmental legacies in the US. moreā€¦ The post Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil appeared first on Electrek.

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At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin

The Driven EV News

Driers filling up their cars with petrol and diesel are used to the little things. Now, even EVs get to enjoy shade, water, windscreen cleaners and even a bin. The post At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian's Leasing Program Is Great News For The EV Startup

InsideEVs

Honestly, itā€™s kind of a miracle that Rivianā€™s made it this far without any leasing.

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Tesla FSD fan-made ad shows how easy it is to promote a revolutionary product

Teslarati

Tesla is currently dipping its toes in advertising, and so far, the company’s marketing efforts have been mostly educational. While this is well within Tesla’s character, EV enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to post fan-made ads featuring the company’s products. Some of these, such as a recently posted FSD fan-made ad, are very compelling.

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Nissanā€™s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year ā€“ Hereā€™s what we know so far

Electrek

A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Hereā€™s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. moreā€¦ The post Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year ā€“ Here’s what we know so far appeared first on Electrek.

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Next-Gen Nissan Skyline To Morph Into All-Electric Sedan And SUV: Report

InsideEVs

The two models might even make their way to the U.S., but itā€™s not what you expect.

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BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing

Electrek

A new trademark filing revealed the name of the first BMW high-performance M electric car. The BMW M3 is going electric, likely under the name iM3. moreā€¦ The post BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla offers free supercharging on select inventory cars as EV discount war intensifies

The Driven EV News

Tesla offers free supercharging to sell more used EV stock in Australia. The post Tesla offers free supercharging on select inventory cars as EV discount war intensifies appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen Boss Warns 'We Are No Longer Competitive'

InsideEVs

The company plans massive cost-cutting, including staff reductions.

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Tesla sends out official tickets for the Cybertruck delivery event

Teslarati

Tesla has sent emails with official tickets to those invited to this week’s Cybertruck delivery event, as seen in a few screenshots on social media. The upcoming Cybertruck delivery event is to be held on Thursday, and those who have been invited are reportedly receiving emails with official ticket stubs, as posted on X by several who are expected to attend.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Isn't Even On Sale Yet But Somehow One Got Impounded

InsideEVs

How did the ticket not get lost under that wiper blade?

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