Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word "kayoibako" refers to shipping.

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Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000

Electrek

The new 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 will start at $4,100 less than last year’s model. Hyundai says the lower price is due to “production efficiencies and scale.” more… The post Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more

Green Car Reports

BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in.

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Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars

Electrek

Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly. more… The post Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars 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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BYD is Taking it to Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

The BYD Atto 3 consistently scores third on the monthly best-selling electric vehicle podium in Australia. With BYD’s importer EVDirect making some significant announcements recently, it seems like the aim is to take the number one and number two spots from Tesla.

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Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets

Electrek

Tesla is holding a lottery for tickets to its upcoming Cybertruck delivery event on November 30th at its Texas Gigafactory in Austin. more… The post Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets appeared first on Electrek.

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VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist

Electrek

The drama at Volkswagen’s Cariad unit continues. VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs while delaying the (already delayed) new software architecture due to be used in upcoming Porsche and Audi EVs. more… The post VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla not to be scrutinized in EU electric vehicle probe

Teslarati

Tesla is not going to be scrutinized in a probe from the European Union that will investigate potential subsidy manipulation from vehicles built and imported into Europe from China. In September, we reported on a potential probe from the EU that would investigate several brands that export vehicles from China to Europe to judge the fairness of subsidies granted by European countries.

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Panasonic launches a central heat pump system that works in -15C (5F)

Electrek

Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market. more… The post Panasonic launches a central heat pump system that works in -15C (5F) appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Cuts EV Investment After Losing $36,000 On Every EV Sold In Q3

InsideEVs

After posting a $1.3 billion loss in Q3, Ford's Model e EV unit said it would cut Mustang Mach-E production and delay a battery plant.

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

Brief

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Tesla investment hope not yet abandoned by Indonesian President

Teslarati

Tesla is still in talks with Indonesia regarding a potential investment, the country’s President Joko Widodo said. Tesla has been expanding its footprint on a global scale for several years, with the most recent pieces of evidence being its Gigafactories in China, Germany, and Mexico. The automaker has also launched its vehicles in several new markets over the past few years, bringing EVs to new countries.

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Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend

Electrek

Tesla has increased the price of its popular Model Y Long Range today – bucking a trend that has been worrying investors. more… The post Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz will lean on ICE sales to bolster earnings as ‘brutal’ EV sector squeezes margins

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz is leaning on the sales of its internal combustion engine vehicles to bolster its earnings reports as “a pretty brutal” space in electric vehicles has squeezed margins to the lower end of its goals. The German carmaker reported its Q3 Earnings this week and said that it would remain committed to its plans and goals for the EV side of its business, but that it would bolster earnings with better returns from its gas car portfolio because it has not been able to increase m

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A Refreshed Bolt Is Exactly What GM Needs Right Now

CleanTechnica EVs

In GM’s recent Q3 earnings call, CEO Mary Barra revealed some interesting new details about the return of the Chevy Bolt. Based on what she said and some of the recent headwinds the EV market has been facing, it seems pretty clear that a new Bolt is exactly what GM needs.

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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 EV deliveries increase by 45% since January 2023

Teslarati

Volkswagen recently published its third quarter sales volumes and revenues and reported that its electric vehicle (EV) deliveries have increased by 45% from January to September 2023. VW delivered 531,500 EVs in the first nine months of the year, making up 7.9% of deliveries. In the third quarter, 9.0% of Volkswagen’s deliveries were electric vehicles.

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Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans

Electrek

Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market. more… The post Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford to postpone ~$12 billion in EV investment

Teslarati

Ford Motor Co. is postponing about $12 billion in planned spending on new electric vehicle manufacturing capacity in North America. The move comes as the automaker noted on Thursday that customers are generally no longer willing to pay a premium for electric cars. Ford’s electric vehicle sales are growing, and so are the sales of other automakers that are competing in the EV sector.

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World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team

Electrek

Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team has set a new world water speed record for an electric-powered boat, reaching an average speed of 114 mph (183 km/h or 99 knots) on Lake Townsend near Greensboro, North Carolina. more… The post World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team appeared first on Electrek.

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Chevrolet Has a New Slogan: ‘Together Let’s Drive'

The Truth About Cars

Chevrolet will be debuting a new corporate slogan during the first game of Major League Baseball's World Series. The decade-old "Find New Roads" will be supplanted with “Together Let’s Drive” during a commercial for the Chevy Trax that’s focused on promoting the vehicle’s affordability. The brand has had loads of slogans and some are definitely better than others.

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Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?

Electrek

Toyota showed off an electric Ford Maverick-sized truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Is the Toyota EPU, or Electric PickUp, the midsize electric pickup we’ve been waiting for? more… The post Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for? appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Group produces battery cell samples for Neue Klasse models

Electric Cars Report

A tiny piece of the future began rolling off the production line in Parsdorf earlier this week: 95 millimetres tall, cylinder-shaped, with a diameter of 46 millimetres. These are the new battery cell samples – like those that will be used in the models of the Neue Klasse from 2025 onwards – being produced at […] The post BMW Group produces battery cell samples for Neue Klasse models appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Geely and Baidu officially launch JiYue 01 ROBOCAR with AI and voice-activated parking

Electrek

Just over two months after announcing a restructuring of its business partnership to bring its AI-powered 01 ROBOCAR to market, Geely and Baidu have officially launched the futuristic autonomous EV in China. The 01 arrives as the world’s first consumer vehicle featuring Baidu’s full Apollo suite of Level 4 autonomous driving solutions. more… The post Geely and Baidu officially launch JiYue 01 ROBOCAR with AI and voice-activated parking appeared first on Electrek.

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New York’s Rideshare Cars Are Returning To The City’s Electric Roots

CleanTechnica EVs

There was a time when combustion-powered cars didn’t make any sense in New York. In fact, back in 1898, when the city’s first cab service got started, EVs ruled the roads.

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The role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing

Innovation News Network

Learn about the essential role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing and its importance in the global green transition. The post The role of nickel in EV battery manufacturing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford's EV Business is Becoming a Real Drag

The Truth About Cars

Ford and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement that will end the strike at some locations, but the automaker is looking at lower profits and a challenging road ahead with electrification. The automaker’s earnings fell short of expectations, and it saw continued losses from its electric vehicle business. Ford said it would delay some of the planned EV investments after seeing less demand and more price pressure than expected.

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bp boosts EV charging network with $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers

Electric Cars Report

bp announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the US, while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots. The introduction […] The post bp boosts EV charging network with $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Cruise to Suspend All Driverless Operations After California Pulled the Plug

The Truth About Cars

Cruise was already in hot water with California authorities after a string of high-profile incidents, and now the company is suspending all operations to regroup and rebuild public trust. The company made an announcement on X, saying, “The most important thing for us right now is to take steps to rebuild public trust. Part of this involves taking a hard look inwards and at how we do work at Cruise, even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable or difficult.

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XPENG P7 awarded five-star safety ratings in Euro NCAP tests

Electric Cars Report

The XPENG P7 has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in the programme’s most stringent testing yet. Euro NCAP tests represent the European gold standard for comprehensive automotive safety testing, and its updated 2023 protocols add even more complex safety scenarios than before. “Receiving a five-star rating from Euro NCAP demonstrates our […] The post XPENG P7 awarded five-star safety ratings in Euro NCAP tests appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified Review - We Gonna Rock Down

The Truth About Cars

A glance at the specs and the body style of this vehicle should be enough to give driving enthusiasts a solid first impression of what it is and what it can do. It’s electric, and it’s a crossover. Double yawn. These are not ingredients from which one makes driving excitement. But then you look at the badge. Genesis has been building some incredible luxury vehicles, in both sedan and SUV flavors, for a few years now.

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Jaguar Land Rover will build electric vehicles in Nitra, Slovakia

Electric Cars Report

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that its state-of-the-art plant in Nitra, Slovakia, will produce electric vehicles as part of the company’s Reimagine Strategy that will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030. Announcing the news on the Slovakian plant’s fifth anniversary, Executive Director of Industrial Operations Barbara Bergmeier hailed the incredible success of the […] The post Jaguar Land Rover will build electric vehicles in Nitra, Slovakia appeared first on Electric Cars Re

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Ask the Engineer: What Do You Want to Know About the New Land Cruiser?

The Truth About Cars

Toyota surprised everyone with the return of the Land Cruiser, and by all accounts, this new model is poised to become an instant classic. And while plenty of info was released about this iconic off-roader, we’re sure you have plenty of questions. So we’re going to get you the answers! Our parent, AutoGuide.com , has partnered with Toyota for an ask-me-anything style video where one of Toyota’s top engineers will respond to your burning questions.

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How geospatial technologies aid in effective disaster management

Innovation News Network

Learn how Geospatial technologies can revolutionise every stage of disaster management, from preparedness to recovery. The post How geospatial technologies aid in effective disaster management appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Nissan Bringing One-Off Vehicles to SEMA

The Truth About Cars

This year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas is coming up fast, so you know there will be a rush of breathless PR about the rigs being hauled to the desert by manufacturers for this soirée. Nissan is getting into the game with a couple of concepts – one of which is inspired by cars used in a spec-racing series north of the border. But we’ll start with the Project Rugged Rogue, a machine that said ‘yes’ to an entire catalog of accessories and add-ons including a 3-inch suspension lift and Yokohama Geolanda

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Electrify America To Focus On Reliability & Quality From 2024-26 In California

CleanTechnica EVs

In some circles, saying “Electrify America” is a good way to rustle some jimmies. For most people who have actually used the company’s chargers, it’s a mix of blessing and curse. Electrify America vastly improved the charging situation for non-Tesla EVs, but then the machines started having more and more problems as they aged.

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