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Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

Green Car Reports

Toyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure.

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Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge

The Driven EV News

All-electric ID.7 Pro S electric sedan achieves nearly-800km range on a single battery charge, serving to demonstrate the continuing evolution of battery electric vehicle technology. The post Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge appeared first on The Driven.

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Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV together

Green Car Reports

Toyota and Subaru will launch a second jointly-developed electric SUV in 2026, reports Nikkei. A follow-up to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X twins, this second model will be sold in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, according to the report. Subaru's Yajima plant, located in Japan's Gunma prefecture, is slated to handle production, with output.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance exceeds EPA range estimates in real-world test

Teslarati

Automotive review site Edmunds has never shied way from calling out Tesla when its vehicles miss their EPA range estimates in real-world tests. But in a recent review of the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance, Edmunds observed that the all-electric sports sedan was not just able to meet its EPA range estimates—it was able to exceed them. A look at Tesla’s order page for the reengineered Model 3 Performance would show that the vehicle is listed with an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles p

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027

Green Car Reports

Rivian applied for a federal loan to build its Georgia plant The loan application states Rivian will begin partial operations in Georgia in 2027 Rivian intends to build the R2 and R3 electric SUVs in Georgia Rivian has applied for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan to fund construction of its Georgia factory, Reuters reports. In a filing with.

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GEICO denies dropping Tesla Cybertruck coverage: Here’s what really happened

Teslarati

Reports circulated this morning that GEICO has dropped coverage of the Tesla Cybertruck, as a letter posted on social media started to circulate indicating that it would end any insurance that current owners had on the all-electric pickup. Teslarati reached out to GEICO on Monday morning to confirm that the insurance firm is no longer covering Cybertruck.

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100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report

CleanTechnica EVs

The commercial world is showing a strong preference for electric vehicles, which have now proven themselves in many industries. The post 100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling

Electrek

Waymo has hired Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs, responsible for product and program Management of all Tesla vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling.

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Tesla Model 2 unveiling predictions for the Robotaxi event

Teslarati

Gene Munster and Brian Baker from Deepwater shared their exceptions for Tesla’s robotaxi event. The TSLA analysts predict the company will unveil a stripped-down Model 3 during the Robotaxi event. Deepwater analysts believe Tesla will unveil three vehicles during the ‘We, Robot’ event: the Model 2, Cybervan, and Cybercab or robotaxi.

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Lucid (LCID) breaks delivery record again in Q3 as hefty discounts pile up

Electrek

Lucid Motors (LCID) just broke its delivery record again in Q3 as new incentives boosted demand. The EV maker has now delivered more vehicles in 2024 than it did all of last year.

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

Brief

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UK Tesla Megapack facility powers on with 100MW/200MWh

Teslarati

A battery energy storage system (BESS) in the United Kingdom has powered on to become the country’s largest transmission-connected BESS project, as backed by Tesla’s Megapack 2XL units. The Lakeside battery project, a 100MW/200MWh Megapack facility in North Yorkshire, England, was officially powered on on Monday, according to a press release from operator TagEnergy.

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SEC investigating Fisker bankruptcy

Green Car Reports

The SEC sent Fisker multiple subpoenas The SEC hasn't said why it's looking into Fisker's bankruptcy Fisker has said it'll support its vehicles but owners will pay for some recall repairs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating bankrupt EV startup Fisker, according to a filing spotted by TechCrunch last week. In the.

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Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’s really using them yet —. [continued] The post Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla ‘extremely unlikely’ to reveal efficient path to Robotaxi commercialization: analyst

Teslarati

Tesla is “extremely unlikely” to reveal an efficient path to Robotaxi commercialization at its upcoming unveiling event, which is set for this Thursday, Guggenheim Securities Director of Automotive Equity Research Ronald Jewsikow said today. Tesla is set to unveil its Robotaxi on Thursday , a brand-new vehicle that will operate as a self-driving ride-hailing platform in the coming years.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Rivian (RIVN) takes a big step toward restarting Georgia EV plant construction for R2

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is moving closer to restarting construction at its $5 billion EV plant in Georgia after pausing it months ago. The company recently took a significant step by applying for a federal loan to get its second manufacturing plant back on track.

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Will These Curbside EV Chargers + Light Poles Proliferate In Cities?

CleanTechnica EVs

The biggest challenge for full electrification of the transport fleet seems clear to me — regular “home” charging for people living in cities who don’t have a dedicated place to park and charge. Simply put, with home charging, electric vehicles are much more convenient than gasoline-powered cars; but without home. [continued] The post Will These Curbside EV Chargers + Light Poles Proliferate In Cities?

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Nissan joins Ford, Honda, and BMW in EV to grid software venture

Teslarati

Japanese automaker Nissan has agreed to join and invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture (JV) created by BMW, Ford, and Honda dedicated to building software for electric vehicle (EV) to grid integration. Nissan announced in a press release on Monday that it would become an equal 25-percent investor in ChargeScape, which is also equally owned by BMW, Ford, and Honda.

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Jeep teases the Compass EV: Here’s our first look at the upcoming electric SUV

Electrek

It’s official: Jeep’s most globally available model is going electric. The Jeep Compass EV we’ve been waiting for is due out soon. Jeep teased the upcoming electric Compass for the first time in its latest design sketch. Check out the image below.

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Five new electric vehicle brands to debut in Australia by end of 2024

The Driven EV News

With so many new EV models only around the corner, here are 5 to land by the end of the year from brands new to the local EV market and are worth keeping an eye on. The post Five new electric vehicle brands to debut in Australia by end of 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla loses top vehicle program manager behind Model S/X, Cybertruck, and more

Electrek

Tesla is losing one of its top vehicle program managers who has been behind vehicles like Model S and Model X, Cybertruck, and more.

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Starlink Cellular temporarily deployed in areas hit by Helene

Teslarati

SpaceX and T-Mobile temporarily deployed Starlink Direct-to-Cellular (aka Starlink Cellular) to help Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in affected areas. The US Federal Communications Commission ( FCC) granted SpaceX and T-Mobile temporary authority to provide coverage through Starlink Direct-to-Cellular to cellphones in areas affected by the devastating category 4 hurricane.

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First product from new Fortescue Detroit factory: marine batteries [Quick Charge]

Electrek

Earlier today, global mining giant Fortescue announced plans to begin operations at its new Detroit factory with the production of HV marine batteries that will be used initially by EVOA to power a range of luxury marine vessels, wake boats, and tenders — and they’ve come to Quick Charge to tell us all about it!

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The O.G. of Tech Startups Says AI Changes Everything

Cars That Think

Steve Blank came of age as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley in the 1970s, when it was truly about the silicon, and by the 1990s he had founded or worked at four high-tech startups. He eventually drew on this experience to create a model of developing customers inspired by the scientific method; it calls for working up various hypotheses, then testing and iterating on them.

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Here are the EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October

Electrek

Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month.

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Can Nissan Save Itself With LFP Batteries?

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan is in trouble. It has been for a few years now. For more on the broader story, you can see Steve Hanley’s recent article: “Nissan Is In Deep Doo-Doo.” As part of that, Steve wrote, “In the first half of 2024, the average Nissan dealership in the US earned. [continued] The post Can Nissan Save Itself With LFP Batteries?

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The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195

Electrek

Chevy announced that the 2025 Silverado EV will have lower prices, more driving range, and new trim options. The 2025 all-electric Chevy pickup starts at $57,095 for the Work Truck model, while the LT trim will be available for the first time.

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Fused Molecules Are Building Blocks for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, Cornell researchers created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels — a design that could lead to safer solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The team’s paper, “Supramolecular Assembly of Fused Macrocycle-Cage Molecules for Fast Lithium-Ion.

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Here’s what to know if you drive an EV and live in Hurricane Milton’s path

Electrek

If you drive an EV and live on Florida's Gulf Coast, you have two choices before the powerful Hurricane Milton arrives – here's what to know.

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Idiot Streamer Crashes McLaren While Texting and Driving in the Rain

The Truth About Cars

Look, if you’re going to do something stupid and illegal, at least don’t record yourself and post it for all of the internet to see. Though I hate the word, this “influencer” found out that filming yourself f-ing around and finding out has consequences, as Jack Doherty now has a crashed McLaren and a ban on the streaming platform Kick. “One crime at a time,” or something like that would have likely helped Doherty, who was filmed staring at his phone while driving the McLaren at high speeds in a

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Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory

The Driven EV News

Fortescue to kick off production at its new US manufacturing facility - at a former Ford car factory - with the a new marine battery pack designed for luxury tenders and wake boats. The post Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck Insurance Coverage NOT Dropped By GEICO

CleanTechnica EVs

The rumor swirling earlier today was that GEICO had dropped Tesla Cybertruck coverage. Reportedly, “the truck does not meet its underwriting standards,” Seeking Alpha summarized. The news was that GEICO would drop existing coverage for Cybertrucks as well as not providing new insurance plans. Here’s a message posted on social. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Insurance Coverage NOT Dropped By GEICO appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How Will Hurricane Helene Impact Auto Insurance, Dealers, and Used Prices?

The Truth About Cars

While natural disasters are something insurance firms have to deal with on a regular basis, some are so serious that they cause the industry to reassess how they offer coverage. Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and even Kentucky, is looking like one of those events. Estimates have the storm causing upwards of $47.5 billion in losses for property owners.

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Nissan joins BMW, Ford, and Honda in ChargeScape vehicle-to-grid charging joint venture

Electrek

One month after OEMs BMW, Ford, and Honda announced a new joint venture focused on electric vehicle-to-grid integration called ChargeScape, Nissan has now joined. The Japanese automaker will take a stake in the joint venture and begin offering its charging solutions to customers.

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The Tesla Supercharger Network Is Growing Again

InsideEVs

After a weak second quarter due to the massive surprise layoffs in April, the Supercharger team recorded an uptick in deployments.

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