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Why Did Tesla Stock Price Crash After Conference Call?

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Tesla’s stock price dropped 9.75% yesterday, just following the release of Tesla’s Q1 report and conference call for shareholders. It’s down 11.4% across 5 days. There’s a lot of discussion about why Tesla’s stock is down so much, with at least half a dozen reasons being commonly put out there.

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USNC, Hyundai Engineering, SK E&C to partner on nuclear hydrogen production; MMR and SOEC

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Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), a US-based vertical integrator of nuclear technologies and services, Hyundai Engineering and SK E&C are teaming up to conduct research and development for carbon-free hydrogen production. The three companies signed an MOU for the construction of a “Hydrogen Micro Hub” at the SK E&C headquarters in Seoul’s Jongno district.

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CATL announces very energy-dense battery for passenger aircraft

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China's CATL, the world's largest battery supplier by cell capacity made, is pushing for greater energy density in order to make electric passenger aircraft feasible. The company on Wednesday unveiled a "condensed battery" with a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram that is due to enter mass production soon. That energy.

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BMW-led Car2Car project seeks to improve quality of secondary raw materials from recycled vehicles

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The BMW Group is heading up a new project that explores the circular economy in automotive manufacturing. The company is working with representatives from the recycling industry, commodity processors and academia to work on ways of improving the quality of secondary raw materials obtained from recycling end-of-life vehicles. With €6.4 million of support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action under its “New Vehicle and System Technologies” funding guidelines, the

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

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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 miles

Green Car Reports

GM on Friday released range estimations for its 2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, including for both body styles of the loaded 3X trim. The company is now suggesting that one of the models of its so-called supertruck might go 355 miles on a charge. If anything, that's a testament to how much impact tires can have on EV range.

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KAUST team seeks improved catalysts for Lebedev ethanol-to-butadiene process for renewable rubber

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Butadiene, an essential component of synthetic rubber, is currently produced by the petrochemical industry from fossil reserves. Butadiene can also be produced from ethanol by one of two primary methods: Lebedev, which converts ethanol over one catalyst in one reactor, and Ostromisslensky, which converts a mixture of ethanol and acetaldehyde in a two-reactor system.

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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a ban under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on most uses of methylene chloride (CH 2 Cl 2 ). Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products.

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Volvo EX90 Excellence is an all-electric limo, for China first

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Volvo unveiled a more plush version of the 2024 EX90 electric SUV at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. Sporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the EX90 Excellence is aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs. It has four seats instead of the standard EX90's seven, with a pair of individual seats in the second row with heating and.

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ZF joins the Navigation Data Standard Association

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ZF has joined the Navigation Data Standard (NDS) Association. In this association, automotive manufacturers, suppliers, map providers, and developers of map-based applications and services are establishing a global standard for digital maps in Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) resolution formats. ZF will use the standard both for its own development work in the field of advanced assistance and autonomous driving functions and for expanding its product portfolio on the way to the

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Tesla Just Passed 4 Million Cumulative Sales (Charts)

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Below are 9 charts showing Tesla's rapid quarterly sales charts and graphs as well as its cumulative sales growth from quarter to quarter. Tesla's sales growth continues to be phenomenal.

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

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Tesla gives update on its game-changing 4680 battery cell

Electrek

Tesla has released a very detailed update on its 4680 battery cell program, which is expected to be critical for its future electric vehicles. more… The post Tesla gives update on its game-changing 4680 battery cell appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Autopilot cleared in 2019 case involving Model S, plaintiff awarded zero damages

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Tesla Autopilot did not fail to perform safely in the case of a 2019 accident involving a Model S in California, a jury in the state found on Friday. Justine Hsu of Los Angeles sued Tesla in 2020 after an accident that occurred the year prior left her with a fractured jaw, missing teeth, and nerve damage to her face after her Model S allegedly swerved into a curb while operating on Autopilot.

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JLR to invest £15 billion over next five years as its electric – first future accelerates

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Jaguar Land Rover announced plans to accelerate its transition to become the world’s leading modern luxury car manufacturer revealing its Halewood plant, in the UK, will become an all-electric production facility and its next generation medium-size SUV architecture, electrified modular architecture (EMA), will now be pure-electric. In an update to global media at JLR’s center […] The post JLR to invest £15 billion over next five years as its electric – first future accelerates appear

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BYD Seagull EV Priced From $11,400, Gets 10,000 Orders On First Day

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The small hatchback with up to 251 miles of CLTC range has the potential to become China's best-selling EV in six months, analysts say.

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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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Volkswagen Group delivers 42 percent more all-electric vehicles in the Q1 of 2023

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The Volkswagen Group successfully continued its transition to electric mobility in the first quarter of 2023. By the end of March, deliveries of all-electric vehicles have risen by 42 percent compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. A total of 141,000 BEVs were handed over to customers, up from […] The post Volkswagen Group delivers 42 percent more all-electric vehicles in the Q1 of 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Chile’s president aims to nationalize world’s largest lithium supply

Electrek

Chile’s president, Gabriel Boric, wants to create a plan to require state involvement in and control of any lithium contracts going forward in the country with the world’s largest lithium supply. Boric says that the plan will protect biodiversity and indigenous rights and will help to distribute the gains from Chile’s mineral wealth more broadly among Chileans. more… The post Chile’s president aims to nationalize world’s largest lithium supply appeared first on Electrek.

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Used EVs Coming Down In Price

CleanTechnica EVs

The used car market plays a crucial role in providing affordable vehicles for people, especially those who can’t afford ever-rising new car prices. While buying a new car can be a dream for many, it is often unaffordable due to the high price tag and the insane dealer markups we often see these days.

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With AI Watermarking, Creators Strike Back

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This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. AI models rely on immense data sets to train their complex algorithms, but sometimes the use of those data sets for training purposes can infringe on the rights of the data owners. Yet actually proving that a model used a data set without authorization has been notoriously difficult.

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Scania and Northvolt’s new EV battery can power a truck for 1.5M km

Electrek

Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania and Swedish battery startup Northvolt today unveiled a battery cell that they claim can power a heavy electric truck for 1.5 million kilometers (932,056 miles). more… The post Scania and Northvolt’s new EV battery can power a truck for 1.5M km appeared first on Electrek.

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GMC HUMMER EV 3X trim revealed: 355 mile range for 3X Pickup and 314 miles for 3X SUV

Electric Cars Report

GMC began its electric revolution with the introduction of the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup, the world’s first all-electric supertruck, which is now joined by the GMC HUMMER EV SUV. These two vehicles – each with a distinct personality – build upon GMC’s promise of delivering the premium, capable and precisely crafted vehicles that customers have […] The post GMC HUMMER EV 3X trim revealed: 355 mile range for 3X Pickup and 314 miles for 3X SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Charge myHyundai Now Offers Access To 500,000 European Charging Stations

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Effective route planning and access to charging stations are key factors in making electric vehicle ownership a practical and enjoyable experience. Without access to a reliable network of charging stations and accurate information about route planning, drivers of electric vehicles may experience range anxiety and less convenience than traditional gas vehicles.

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Tesla to reintroduce axed regenerative braking setting

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Tesla will reintroduce a previously axed regenerative braking setting for its drivers, which can slow the vehicle without having to apply the brake pedal, storing the energy to be applied later, resulting in a boost in range. The issue with regenerative braking is that it is not a present feature in many cars, so some drivers are not familiar with how it works, its advantages, or the particularly different feel that comes with operating a vehicle outfitted with it.

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The Rise of Character-Building Electric Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

The electric vehicle has been a great brand leveller. Previous challenger brands like Hyundai and Kia are now rightly seen as leaders in electric mobility, going head-to-head with the best that Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Tesla have to offer. That would have been unthinkable just five years ago. But while the blistering pace available from […] The post The Rise of Character-Building Electric Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CAKE unveils new high-performance motor for electric motorcycles

Electrek

The Stockholm-based electric motorbike manufacturer CAKE has just unveiled its new Jante motor that is designed for light electric motorcycles. more… The post CAKE unveils new high-performance motor for electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar to Utilize Former Saab Plant as European R&D Facility

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Polestar is reportedly taking over Saab's defunct plant in Sweden to expand upon its European research and development operations. The 15,000-square-meter building, located in Trollhattan, is said to be focusing on the brand’s powertrain development. Automobilwoche , and Western-counterpart Automotive News , reported that the site will first attempt to tackle the all-electric motors going into the Polestar 5 (a rival for the Tesla Model S) and the Polestar 6 roadster.

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Northvolt and Scania unveil green battery capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometers

Electric Cars Report

Northvolt and Scania unveiled a jointly developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles. In validation tests, the lithium-ion cell has demonstrated an outstanding lifetime resulting in the capacity to power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers – equivalent to the truck’s whole lifetime. Produced with fossil-free electricity in northern Sweden, the cell’s carbon footprint is approximately […] The post Northvolt and Scania unveil green battery capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million

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Rivian announces ‘big’ towing update coming along with a slew of new features to look forward to

Electrek

Rivian’s head of software, Wassym Bensaid, discussed the company’s upcoming software roadmap, including a “big update with towing” and a multitude of helpful new features that Rivian drivers can look forward to. more… The post Rivian announces ‘big’ towing update coming along with a slew of new features to look forward to appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla rolls out forgotten Model Y configuration in Canada

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Tesla has rolled out the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada, a forgotten configuration that the automaker has not made a standard offering in several years. The rollout makes the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive the third configuration of the all-electric crossover available in the country. It adds to the previously available Model Y Long Range and Performance, both of which are all-wheel-drive options.

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Tesla launches new Model Y RWD in Canada to get access to up to $12,000 in incentives

Electrek

Tesla has launched a new Model Y RWD in Canada starting at $59,990 CAD. The new lower price gives access to up to $12,000 in incentives. more… The post Tesla launches new Model Y RWD in Canada to get access to up to $12,000 in incentives appeared first on Electrek.

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Software Detective Debunked Mike Lindell’s Election Fraud Claims

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Robert Zeidman, a software detective who literally wrote the book on looking for evidence of wrongdoing in lines of computer code ( The Software IP Detective’s Handbook ), was awarded US $5 million on 19 April by an arbitration panel for winning the “Prove Mike Wrong” challenge. That is, he debunked a claim made by MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, who insisted that he had data documenting Chinese interference in the 2020 election.

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183 Electric Solaris Urbino Buses Are Now On The Streets Of Oslo!

CleanTechnica EVs

The bus fleet of Oslo, Norway has just received 183 articulated Solaris Urbino 18.75 electric buses. As a result, Solaris has finished the largest electric bus order it has ever received. The contract, which was signed in January 2022, is worth €100 million.

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Audi A8 EV will be the brand’s most powerful model with leading range and digital interior

Electrek

Audi is set to release its next-gen A8 model next year, which will reportedly be the brand’s most powerful EV and vehicle overall. The Audi A8 EV will be key in the luxury brand’s transition to an all-electric future, with unparalleled range and a keen focus on performance. more… The post Audi A8 EV will be the brand’s most powerful model with leading range and digital interior appeared first on Electrek.

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UK’s Eco-Smart Home Tech Manufacturer myenergi Surpasses 500,000 Product Sales, Secures £30M In Funding

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myenergi says it is firmly on track to become the UK’s largest home EV charge point provider before the end of the calendar year. myenergi, an eco-smart home technology manufacturer based in the UK, has just celebrated a big milestone, as its product sales surpassed 500,000 units.

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Yes, I ride my electric bike with the power off. Here’s why

Electrek

It might sound strange since electric bikes are known for their ability to ride faster and farther with less exertion, but I often ride my e-bike with the power turned off. more… The post Yes, I ride my electric bike with the power off. Here’s why appeared first on Electrek.

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