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BMW claims Tesla is no longer ahead in EV range, battery tech

Green Car Reports

BMW is confident that batteries for its next-generation EVs will finally outdo Tesla in range. In a recently published interview with Automotive News Europe, BMW Group production boss Milan Nedeljkovic said the automaker doesn't see a gap to Tesla, and that the Tesla may in fact need to catch up to BMW once the German automaker's sixth-generation.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will build €25k EV at Giga Berlin

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the company’s German production plant known as Giga Berlin today. He also gave an update on plans for the aesthetic of the plant, as well as a plan for manufacturing the company’s mass-market $25k EV. Musk has frequently visited Tesla’s production plants to check on the progress of production and operations while also meeting with various team members, including those who are responsible for manufacturing.

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Chery's EV concept tunes into tuna, claims world-best aero efficiency

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Chery has designed an EV concept inspired by tuna fish. And it claims this car is the most aerodynamic in the world. First spotted by Electrek, the concept is claimed to have a coefficient of drag (cd) of just 0.168, measured during wind-tunnel testing conducted in August. That was reportedly achieved with "AI simulation.

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Elon Musk responds to Tesla Cybertruck hate from Jim Cramer

Teslarati

Elon Musk found Jim Cramer’s hate toward the Tesla Cybertruck to be a “good omen” after the financial personality cast plenty of stones in the direction of the all-electric pickup that will be released later this month. Yesterday, we reported on Cramer’s ridiculous synopsis of the Cybertruck, which included several falsehoods regarding pricing, payload capacity, and underwhelming production estimates.

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Southern California just secured a lot of power from the US’s largest clean energy transmission project

Electrek

Clean Power Alliance, California’s fourth-largest electricity provider, is going to source power from SunZia, the US’s largest clean energy transmission project. more… The post Southern California just secured a lot of power from the US’s largest clean energy transmission project appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory spotted with 337 Megapack batteries

Teslarati

Tesla Energy seems to be well on its way to ending 2023 on a strong note. This was hinted at by a rather large fleet of 337 Megapack batteries that was recently sighted at the Megafactory in Lathrop, California. The Tesla Megapack is the electric vehicle maker’s flagship battery storage system. Designed specifically for grid use, the Megapack has been deployed in several notable projects around the world.

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Tesla Model Y Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Approximately 288,000 plugin vehicles were registered in September in Europe, +15% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew by double digits, +11%, as it is finally recovering from a couple of bad years. Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall European auto market was 25% (17% full electrics/BEVs).

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Video Friday: Robots for Humanity

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS Cybathlon Challenges : 2 February 2024, ZURICH Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos!

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Sales Of Electric Cars Top 20% In California, Led By Tesla Model Y — Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

sales of electric cars in California are increasing from quarter to quarter and year to date thanks to staunch policy support from the state.

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Meet the ‘world’s first’ floating wind, solar, and fish farm combo

Electrek

Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group has unveiled what it says is the world’s first floating wind turbine, solar farm, and fish farm combination. more… The post Meet the ‘world’s first’ floating wind, solar, and fish farm combo 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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Elon Musk’s X is seeing fewer downloads, but usage is hitting all-time highs: study

Teslarati

A look at the mainstream coverage of X, as well as posts about the Elon Musk-owned social media company on platforms such as Meta’s Threads, would suggest that the site formerly known as Twitter is headed for demise. Critics typically point to X reportedly seeing fewer downloads as a notable sign that the platform is on its last legs. As noted in an analysis from 42 Matters , an app data intelligence and analytics provider, the trends surrounding X and its competitors in the social media m

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Chinese EV maker NIO wants to sell electric cars in the US by 2025

Electrek

Up-and-coming EV maker NIO aims to sell cars in the US by 2025. The company plans to import premium Chinese-made EVs to the US as it looks to expand its market. more… The post Chinese EV maker NIO wants to sell electric cars in the US by 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Augmented-Reality Platform Lets Consumers Customize Products

Cars That Think

Interactive 3D and augmented reality online are making it easier for car manufacturers, fashion brands, and other businesses to design and produce their products. The platform developed by startup Emersya of Montpellier, France, pioneered the approach for product development, allowing teams to collaborate in 3D on design from ideation to market. Companies purchase a subscription to access Emersya’s platform.

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Ferrari says its first electric vehicle is ahead of schedule after a big step forward in Q3

Electrek

As one of the most recognized supercar brands globally, many wonder when we will see a fully electric Ferrari hit the streets. According to CEO Benedetto Vigna, development on the first Ferrari EV is ahead of schedule. more… The post Ferrari says its first electric vehicle is ahead of schedule after a big step forward in Q3 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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Lotus Type 136 Electric Road Bike Is A Race-Inspired Work Of Art

InsideEVs

Lotus has unveiled a striking new e-bike in the form of the Type 136, a model that pays homage to the Hope HB.T race bike that competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Volvo is on a roll with another round of impressive EV sales

Electrek

In the wake of what feels like gloomy news for the EV economy, Volvo has pulled out yet another round of impressive EV sales numbers , especially coming from a legacy automaker. Volvo reports that its fully electric car sales jumped by 29% in October globally compared to last year, accounting for 18% of all of its cars sold in the month. more… The post Volvo is on a roll with another round of impressive EV sales appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Has Record Plug-In Sales In China, Export Markets In October 2023

InsideEVs

The global volume exceeded 300,000 for the first time last month.

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You Can Help Shape Tesla’s Supercharger Network

CleanTechnica EVs

Calling all Tesla enthusiasts! It’s time to rev up your engines and make a real impact on Tesla’s Supercharger network expansion! Your voice truly matters, and together, you can make a difference.

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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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Volvo Sold 29 Percent More EVs In October

InsideEVs

Sales of battery electric vehicles increased even more in the U.S., compared to the same period last year.

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Volvo reveals upgraded 2024 C40 and XC40 Recharge EV prices

Electrek

Volvo announced prices for its entire 2024 lineup, including the upgraded C40 and XC40 Recharge EVs. For the first time in 25 years, Volvo will offer a rear-wheel drive variant in the US, among other improvements. more… The post Volvo reveals upgraded 2024 C40 and XC40 Recharge EV prices appeared first on Electrek.

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Share EV — From Rockets To Rental Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Share EV is an electrical vehicle rental company started shortly after the popular Tesla Model 3 was introduced to the Australian landscape. Originally it was a small endeavour to encourage EV adoption by allowing potential EV owners to “try before they buy.

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Starlink’s cash flow is now breakeven making an IPO more attractive

Teslarati

Starlink is now breaking even with its cash flow, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said, and an IPO is becoming more attractive. Yesterday, Musk said that Starlink has officially reached a point where it is breaking even with its cash flow on the satellite internet project. Excited to announce that @SpaceX @Starlink has achieved breakeven cash flow! Excellent work by a great team.

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What Chile Can Learn From Clean Car Rules Elsewhere

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicle sales are surging globally. The sales have overshot 5%, considered to be the start of the mass market, in over 20 countries across the world. In places like India they are fast approaching that benchmark.

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Why the new Lotus electric bike costs almost $25,000

Electrek

Lotus, an automotive company that hasn’t always been known as a leader in economical electric vehicles, is trying its hand at a new electric bicycle. But don’t think this is a sneaky way to get a cheap Lotus, as even the newly announced Lotus Type 136 e-bike costs a small fortune. more… The post Why the new Lotus electric bike costs almost $25,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota’s EVs Aim To Win With 620 Miles Of Range, But Not Big Batteries

InsideEVs

Giant batteries aren't on the menu for Toyota and Lexus, but solid-state and radical parts downsizing are.

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Kia urges dealers to resist markups on the new three-row EV9 electric SUV

Electrek

Kia is asking its dealers to avoid markups on the new EV9 electric SUV. The automaker says its first three-row electric SUV is garnering “significant consumer interest” as it’s expected to hit dealerships by the end of the year. more… The post Kia urges dealers to resist markups on the new three-row EV9 electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Trying Colombia’s Cheapest EV: A Weekend With the Zhidou D2S 

CleanTechnica EVs

Trying Colombia’s Cheapest EV: A Weekend With the Zhidou D2S

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Volvo Cars Reports October Sales, 36% Market Share Of Plug-in Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Cars reported its 14th consecutive month of growth as global sales reached 59,861 cars in October, up 10 per cent compared to the same period last year. The sales increase was primarily driven by the company’s fully electric cars. For the period January-October 2023, the company sold 569,019 cars, which is 18 per cent higher […] The post Volvo Cars Reports October Sales, 36% Market Share Of Plug-in Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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You could win $3,000 if you make a cool video about your EV

Electrek

Get your creative juices flowing, EV fans: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a contest in which you can win a cash prize for making a short video about your EV. more… The post You could win $3,000 if you make a cool video about your EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will be built at 55 Simon locations in the United States

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America (Mercedes-Benz HPC NA) and Simon announced a new, groundbreaking strategic relationship. Mercedes-Benz HPC NA is building a network of premium EV charging hubs in the US and Canada, and Simon is a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. This agreement marks an exciting moment for both brands, […] The post Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will be built at 55 Simon locations in the United States appeared first on Electri

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StoreDot Says Its Silicon Batteries Don’t Degrade When Charged Extremely Fast

InsideEVs

The startup did 1,000 consecutive extreme fast charging cycles and compared them to slow charging scenarios.

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Tesla suppliers preparing for Giga Mexico 

Teslarati

Tesla suppliers from Asia are preparing for Gigafactory Mexico in Salinas Victoria, stated the municipality’s Mayor Raúl Cantú de la Garza. Other companies are also starting to invest in Nuevo León as the Tesla Giga Mexico project hits the ground running. Mayor de la Garza told local media that three Asian companies are looking to settle in Salinas Victoria, in the next few months: Ningbo Tuopu Group, JL MAG, and Kawasaki.

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How BMW is lowering its diesel truck CO2 emissions by 50%

Electrek

How do you make a long-haul diesel truck emit 50% less CO2 without changing a single thing about it? Sounds like a riddle, right? A new pilot solution embraced by BMW Group Logistik and supplied by partner firm Trailer Dynamics here in Germany, though, can do just that. I spoke with Mo Koellner from BMW and Michael Nimtsch from Trailer Dynamics about this tech on a call earlier in the week. more… The post How BMW is lowering its diesel truck CO2 emissions by 50% appeared first on Electrek.

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