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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs

Green Car Reports

Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for software and EVSE for retractable charging cables—to add Level 2 chargers to 150 streetlight poles in the City of Angels. The.

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I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why

Electrek

I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none.

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Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover

Green Car Reports

The Santa Fe Hybrid's the smart pick in Hyundai's three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with front-wheel drive The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a striking redesign of the Korean maker’s longstanding SUV model. With three rows now standard, the midsize.

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OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future!

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, I have to admit — I didn’t see this one coming! World BEV sales have risen to 12% of world auto sales — 1 out of every 8 new auto sales. Add in plug-in hybrids and they’ve risen to 20% of world auto sales — 1 out of every. [continued] The post OMG — Toyota & BMW Are Still Hyping A Hydrogen Future! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture

Green Car Reports

Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and improve production efficiencies Volvo has only introduced the SPA2 platform in the 2025 EX90 electric midsize SUV which starts U.S. deliveries later this.

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Is BYD Going To Become The Largest Automaker In The World?

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD’s growth has been astounding in recent years, especially if you go all the way back to the severely limited and laughed-at BYD e6! With the company starting off with that EV, it was hard to imagine it would have the brightest of futures, but as the company has evolved. [continued] The post Is BYD Going To Become The Largest Automaker In The World?

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How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I analyze the competitive landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, focusing on the Xpeng Mona M03 and others’ effect on the global auto market. About 3 years ago, I wrote about cars that seemed to be impressive before, like the Xpeng P5 and the BYD Dolphin. [continued] The post How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US

Electrek

University of Oxford spin-off Oxford PV has revealed a “world-first” commercial sale of its tandem solar panels that produce 20% more energy than standard silicon panels.

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BYD’s Backdoor Entry Into Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

I just wrote about the possibility BYD will become the largest automaker in the world. Right after doing so, I was scrolling through stories and saw that BYD has just made a move into Germany that I see as a kind of quick, backdoor way into the country. Just note. [continued] The post BYD’s Backdoor Entry Into Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total

Electrek

Ford announced Thursday that F-150 Lightning sales climbed 160% in August. Despite the surge, Ford’s gas-powered cars and trucks still accounted for 86% of sales last month.

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

Brief

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Tesla shares spike on Full Self-Driving release plans in China and Europe

Teslarati

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are up this morning based on the company’s announcement last night that it would release Full Self-Driving in both China and Europe in the first quarter of 2025. On Thursday morning , Tesla released an extensive Full Self-Driving roadmap with specific date goals for the release of certain features, as well as explicit plans to expand the FSD suite to regions outside of North America.

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Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by

Electrek

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge , we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll.

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SpaceX launches 7000th Starlink satellite with latest Falcon 9 launch

Teslarati

SpaceX reached a new milestone with its Starlink high-speed internet program during today’s Falcon 9 launch. At 11:33 a.m. EDT, SpaceX launched 21 more Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, just one day after unfavorable weather conditions delayed takeoff. The Falcon 9 first-stage took off from Space Launch Complex 40.

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QOTD: Do You Want to See Ads in Your Car?

The Truth About Cars

Once again, we're covering an automaker working on putting ads in your car. This time, it's Ford. Not only did Ford file a patent for showing you ads in your car, these ads would be targeted. So, that sets up an obvious question -- would you want to see ads in your car? I am going to bet that most of you do not. I do not, that's for sure. I can handle ads in certain situations -- I don't mind seeing ads on my TV or streaming services, in exchange for paying less for cable/streaming.

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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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200,000 Didi Electric Cars for Mexico, 600-Kilometer Electric Truck, Modular Flying Car in 2026 …

CleanTechnica EVs

From the Hyundai IONIQ 5 now being built in the US, to the CEO of Volvo Cars saying the best car he’s ever driven is an EV, to Chinese ride-hailing platform Didi bringing 200,000 electric cars to Mexico, we’ve got a lot of fun EV stories to highlight in this. [continued] The post 200,000 Didi Electric Cars for Mexico, 600-Kilometer Electric Truck, Modular Flying Car in 2026 … appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Files Patent for Targeted Ads Inside the Vehicle

The Truth About Cars

There is a new Ford patent for a system that would play personalized ads inside of cars, which would vary based upon numerous factors. Advertisements would take into account things like whether or not a vehicle was in motion, whether or not the people inside the vehicle are speaking, and even the driver’s present location. It even seems to respond to how vehicle occupants react to the chosen marketing materials.

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Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year

The Driven EV News

NZ smart charging company looks to double installations of smart charging units as it shifts its focus to the Australian market. The post Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year appeared first on The Driven.

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Stuff We Use: Creepers and Seats

The Truth About Cars

On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we have actually used or purchased with our own meagre income. After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. Most of our readers spend untold hours fixing a hooptie, helping a friend with basic car maintenance, or just generally spiffing up their ride.

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Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign

Electrek

Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market.

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Sentinel-2C satellite uses Earth observation to map climate issues

Innovation News Network

The Sentinel-2C satellite will generate valuable images and data to help respond to natural disasters and monitor pollution. The post Sentinel-2C satellite uses Earth observation to map climate issues appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Corporate Sector Continues to Lag Behind Private Households for EV Uptake

CleanTechnica EVs

The EU’s corporate car market stagnation is explained by poor progress in fleets electrification in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households in terms of electrification, new H1 data by Dataforce shows. In the whole EU, 13.8% of all new private registrations were. [continued] The post The Corporate Sector Continues to Lag Behind Private Households for EV Uptake appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FCC Commissioner sends scathing letter to Brazil following X and Starlink sanctions

Teslarati

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has sent a scathing letter to Brazil’s National Telecommunications agency, known as ANATEL, following the country placed sanctions on social media platform X and SpaceX’s high-speed internet service, Starlink. The move by ANATEL comes after X refused to name a legal representative by a court-mandated deadline.

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NIO beats Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 earnings and reports record-high EV deliveries

Electrek

NIO has shared its unaudited Q2 financial results for 2024, which detailed record-high EV deliveries that helped the automaker snag an even larger portion of the overall market in China. NIO also surpassed the expectations of financial gurus on Wall Street with its quarterly earnings.

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Elon Musk snubbed from TIME’s ‘Most Influential People in AI’ list

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was snubbed from TIME Magazine’s “Most Influential People in AI” list, despite being the driving force behind the company’s self-driving efforts, data collection, and the development of the humanoid robot Optimus, along with other projects, like xAI. TIME released its list today, highlighting what it intended to be a compilation of the most brilliant names in AI.

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Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy

Electrek

A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3.

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'Full Self-Driving' Teslas Still Can't Reverse. That May Change Soon

InsideEVs

Tesla has hyped up FSD as the future of driving for years. Soon, Tesla says it'll finally be able to drive in reverse.

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Tesla offers 1.99% interest for Model Y & Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla offers 1.99% interest for Model 3 and Model Y units in Australia and New Zealand, respectively. In Australia, Tesla is offering a 1.99% interest rate for existing Model 3 units. The offer applies to Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations. Tesla has partnered with Plenty Finance Pty ltd. for the offer.

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Hyundai launches lower-priced IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric in Korea

Electrek

Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea. Hyundai unveiled new E-Value + trims for the IONIQ 5, IO NIQ 6, and Kona EVs in its home market. The cheaper Hyundai EVs use the same battery as the standard models and start at around $22,500 with incentives. Will the new models make their way to the US?

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Ford launches new E-Transit Enhanced Range

Teslarati

Ford has launched its new E-Transit and has started shipping the vehicle across North America to customers. Yesterday, Ford officially started getting the new E-Transit, which has a better range rating, lower cost of ownership, and better charging than ever before, to customers as it continues to be a leader in commercial EVs. The E-Transit is one of the best-selling commercial electric vans in the country, and is truly only challenged by the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.

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Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions

Electrek

Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers.

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The Affordable Kia EV3 Is Already Selling Well

InsideEVs

In the first full month of sales in its home country, the EV3 was close to its more popular gas-powered siblings.

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Tesla Energy loses director who brought Autobidder

Teslarati

Tesla Energy is losing a director who brought Autobidder, a real-time trading and control platform that provides value-based asset management and portfolio optimization, to the company. Rohan Ma, who has been at Tesla for just under eight years, announced he would depart the company on LinkedIn, aiming to take on a new opportunity elsewhere. Ma posted: “After eight years at Tesla, this will be my last week.

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Honda Is Crushing It Right Now

InsideEVs

Strong sales of hybrids, the all-electric Prologue and its SUV lineup led Honda to record sales in August.

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Jim Pattison Lease Announces Acquisition of Shaker Auto Lease, Inc.

Green Fleet Magazine

This acquisition is the second investment in the United States by Jim Pattison Lease over the past several years.

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