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Analysis: IRA will double US EV sales by 2030 vs. previous forecast

Green Car Reports

Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could more than double U.S. EV sales compared to previous projections, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. A pre-IRA forecast saw two million U.S. EV sale by 2030. Now, with IRA-influenced trends like greater automaker investment in EV manufacturing, as well as a revamped federal.

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Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough

Electrek

Today, Tesla has confirmed a significant breakthrough in 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas as it produced its 20 millionth battery cell at the factory. more… The post Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough appeared first on Electrek.

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The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US

CleanTechnica EVs

Editor’s Note: This article was updated in September 2023 with new findings from WRI’s dataset tracking electric school bus adoption in the United States, covering January to June 2023. Our new data dashboard, updated monthly, has the most recent data on electric school bus adoption.

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Yamaha unveils new self-balancing electric motorcycle without handlebars

Electrek

When Yamaha first revealed the Motoroid electric motorcycle concept roughly six years ago, it looked like a contraption out of a science-fiction movie. Now that the company has unveiled a new, refined Yamaha Motoroid 2, the wild self-balancing electric motorcycle looks like it could be one small, weird step closer to reality. more… The post Yamaha unveils new self-balancing electric motorcycle without handlebars 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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China’s Oil & Gas Giant Sinopec Says Peak Oil Demand Already Happened In China

CleanTechnica EVs

Half of the world's economy has already reached peak gasoline and diesel demand while electric vehicle deliveries in every segment are shooting through the roof.

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Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier revealed

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier has been revealed: Outokumpu is going to provide steel for the novel electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel supplier revealed appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sells its recently acquired wireless charging company

Electrek

Tesla flipped a small wireless charging startup like some flip houses. The automaker has sold Germany-based wireless charging startup Wiferion after acquiring it just earlier this year. more… The post Tesla sells its recently acquired wireless charging company appeared first on Electrek.

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myenergi lands £30m investment from Energy Impact Partners to drive growth and internationalisation

My Energi

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi, has secured an investment of £30m to support significant future growth and internationalisation from Energy Impact Partners (EIP). This follows on from the £30m debt finance myenergi secured from HSBC earlier this year to further fuel its expansion. Lee Sutton and Jordan Brompton founded UK-based myenergi in 2016 with the purpose of removing the barriers to a greener future, including the technological, behavioural and financial challe

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Aptera shares a juicy progress update toward reaching scaled solar EV production [Video]

Electrek

Resilient startup Aptera is back with a robust progress update after a busy summer promoting its upcoming solar EV by the same name, ahead of planned production next year. The company has posted not one, but two videos updating its fanbase about its progress, which appears to be coming along quite nicely. Could it be the first to successfully reach scaled solar EV production?

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Mercedes-Benz & Volvo Introduce Latest Long Haul Truck Models

CleanTechnica EVs

The long haul truck industry is changing fast, with new models from Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Trucks showing the way to higher efficiency.

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

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Atlantic City casinos just covered their parking garages with solar

Electrek

Two Caesars Atlantic City casinos have installed solar garage canopies that, combined, will produce around 8.29 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean energy annually. more… The post Atlantic City casinos just covered their parking garages with solar appeared first on Electrek.

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NIS2 and DORA compliance intensifies focus on cyber resilience

Innovation News Network

Learn how cyber resilience, through NIS2 and DORA, compliance can minimise the negative effects of a cyber security breach. The post NIS2 and DORA compliance intensifies focus on cyber resilience appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford F-150 Lightning shoppers can save up to $15,000 with new incentive

Electrek

If you’ve been eyeing Ford’s electric truck, this could be the time to make a move. Ford is offering up to $15,000 off the F-150 Lightning with a new incentive. more… The post Ford F-150 Lightning shoppers can save up to $15,000 with new incentive appeared first on Electrek.

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The potential impact of scaling back on climate targets

Innovation News Network

Businesses scaling back their climate targets will cause high levels of carbon emissions and hinder the path to net zero. Read more here. The post The potential impact of scaling back on climate targets appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Kia EV3 and EV4 image leaked, revealing new all-electric vehicles

Electrek

We are finally getting a glimpse of the new Kia electric vehicles set to join its growing lineup. A leaked image reveals the upcoming EV3 and EV4 before their debut tomorrow, October 12. more… The post Kia EV3 and EV4 image leaked, revealing new all-electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Stellantis, Samsung SDI Pick Kokomo as Site for Second US StarPlus Energy Gigafactory

Electric Cars Report

Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that Kokomo, Indiana, will be the site for a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States as part of the StarPlus Energy joint venture. The new StarPlus Energy plant is expected to begin production in early 2027 with an annual capacity of 34 gigawatt hours (GWh). The […] The post Stellantis, Samsung SDI Pick Kokomo as Site for Second US StarPlus Energy Gigafactory appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Lexus and Subaru tease new sporty electric vehicles ahead of Japan Mobility Show debut

Electrek

Several new electric vehicles will be shown at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Automakers, including Subaru and Lexus , will showcase their vision for the future, and we are getting a sneak peek of what that will look like. more… The post Lexus and Subaru tease new sporty electric vehicles ahead of Japan Mobility Show debut appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Get New Infotainment System and New Electric Drive

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen is launching pre-sales for the enhanced ID.4 and ID.5 models. The two electric models will now be offered with a brand new generation of infotainment system and software. In addition, all Pro and GTX versions will feature a new drive system. The high-efficiency drive introduced for the first time for the large ID.7 offers significantly […] The post 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Get New Infotainment System and New Electric Drive appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford F-150 Lightning shoppers can save up to $15,000 with new incentive

Electrek

If you’ve been eyeing Ford’s electric truck, this could be the time to make a move. Ford is offering up to $15,000 off the F-150 Lightning with a new incentive. more… The post Ford F-150 Lightning shoppers can save up to $15,000 with new incentive appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz all-electric car sales up 66% in Q3 2023

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 510,600 units (-4%) in the third quarter, a solid performance in a volatile market. Volumes were impacted by a model changeover for the E-Class and a supply-chain bottleneck which constrained availability of the GLC. Sales of the Mercedes-Maybach rose by 26% during the same period. The transformation of Mercedes-Benz continues with […] The post Mercedes-Benz all-electric car sales up 66% in Q3 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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A new 1 GW subsea cable will move clean energy between Italy and Greece

Electrek

Italy and Greece are planning to install a subsea cable to increase their interconnection capacity and share renewable energy. more… The post A new 1 GW subsea cable will move clean energy between Italy and Greece appeared first on Electrek.

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This $15,000 Lift Kit Will Take Your Tesla Model Y to the Clouds

The Truth About Cars

Do you own a Model Y? Do you own a Model Y and wish it could do cool off-road activities? If you answered “yes” to those questions, check out this $15,000 kit to raise the electric SUV by several inches. Pu.Labo’s lift kit brings two aftermarket subframe components, new spindle gussets, and revised upper and lower control arms. The adjustable height settings give the SUV between 2.5 and five extra inches, and wheel travel maxes out at eight inches.

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Solar for Strata Title — High Rise Electrification Pilot Project

CleanTechnica EVs

In an attempt to solve the conundrum of installing solar panels on strata title unit blocks for the benefit of all, Solar Citizens Australia has launched a pilot project in inner urban Sydney, Australia.

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Tesla Offering Seven New Colors, Factory Wraps

The Truth About Cars

Tesla is adding seven new colors for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the United States. However, it’s not new paint you’ll be getting. The automaker has instead decided to utilize urethane-based wraps similar to vinyl wraps available on via aftermarket companies. While this is a convenient way for the automaker to offer new colors without having to upgrade factory paint booths, Tesla is asking quite a bit of money for these wraps.

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Idemitsu and Toyota Announce Partner for Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries

Electric Cars Report

Japanese energy and automotive giants Idemitsu and Toyota have entered into an agreement to work together in developing mass production technology of solid electrolytes, improving productivity and establishment a supply chain, to achieve the mass production of all-solid-state batteries for battery electric vehicles. Through this collaboration, the two companies, which lead the world in the […] The post Idemitsu and Toyota Announce Partner for Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries ap

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Chinese Tesla Model Y Lift Kit Adds 5 Inches Of Ground Clearance

InsideEVs

The $15,000 kit comes with adjustable coil-over shocks and a pair of custom subframes, among other things.

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The All-New BMW iX2 Sports Activity Vehicle Unveiled

Electric Cars Report

The all-new BMW iX2 has been unveiled by the German premium automaker, in addition to the existing gasoline and diesel options under the X2 nameplate. The worldwide market launch will get underway in March 2024 with the all-electric BMW iX2 xDrive30. In summer 2024 a second fully electric variant will be added to the line-up. […] The post The All-New BMW iX2 Sports Activity Vehicle Unveiled appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Used Car of the Day: 1967 Scout International 800 Harvester

The Truth About Cars

There's very little ad copy for this 1967 Scout International 800 Harvester. So little, in fact, that I almost didn't feature it. All we're told is that it "runs good." The pictures show it needs some cosmetic work, though it seems to be in decent shape. You'll have to call the owner if you actually have an interest in buying this thing. Again, we're not here to sell these cars -- we're not Bring a Trailer -- but to simply highlight cool cars we see for sale in our parent company's forums.

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Genesis electric vehicles now available in 33 states

Electric Cars Report

Genesis Motor America announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales to 10 additional states and the opening of two more standalone retailers in California and Louisiana. Genesis EVs are on sale in 33 states and the brand now has nine standalone retail facilities across the country. These additions are a part of the brand’s commitment […] The post Genesis electric vehicles now available in 33 states appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Comment on China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 8: Li Auto 6,900, Nio 1,300, Xpeng 1,300 by John Hanna

CN EV Post

@LuxRes In reply to LuxRes. No-one's asking for Tesla to be given more attention than any other China-based automaker. It's the blatant efforts on some channels to find ways to take Tesla out of view that make such coverage problematic. Here we see you saying: "Make your investing decisions while kept blind to ALL carmaker's BEV operating margins, present as well as projected over the long term.

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BMW Group EV sales up 80% in Q3 2023

Electric Cars Report

The BMW Group sold 93,931 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles in the third quarter – an increase of +79.6% compared to the same period of last year. The BMW brand once again doubled its third-quarter deliveries of fully-electric vehicles from the same period of last year (+100.3%). The company was thus able to translate customer […] The post BMW Group EV sales up 80% in Q3 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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VinFast gets donated EV battery company from Chairman

Electrek

EV maker VinFast (VFS) just gained an edge. Vingroup Chairman and Vietnam’s richest person, Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, announced Wednesday he would donate 99.8% of EV battery company VinES to VinFast. more… The post VinFast gets donated EV battery company from Chairman appeared first on Electrek.

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What is EV Plug and Charge?

Setec Powerr

EVs have revolutionized the transportation industry, and with their rise, the need for efficient charging solutions has become paramount. One such solution is the “Plug and Charge” technology. What is Plug and Charge? The concept behind “Plug and Charge” is to simplify the EV charging process. Traditionally, when an EV driver arrives at a charging station, they need to use an app or a card to initiate the charging process.

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Magna's New Seating Material is 100 Percent Recyclable

The Truth About Cars

Automakers have increasingly moved toward sustainable and recycled materials to bolster the “green factor” of the latest models, and now suppliers are getting on board. Magna, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, recently announced a new line of seats made with 100 percent recyclable materials. The new EcoSphere seats will use PET plastic, the same stuff used in reusable water bottles, which can be melted and recycled when the vehicle hits the salvage yard.