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Tesla publishes Master Plan Part 3; $10.4T for a sustainable global energy economy

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During Tesla’s Investor Day held in March, Elon Musk touched on Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3, which outlines a proposed path to reach a sustainable global energy economy through end-use electrification and sustainable electricity generation and storage. At that time, Musk said that Tesla would publish the assumptions, sources and calculations behind that proposal. ( Earlier post.

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Toyota plans to push plug-in hybrid EV range beyond 120 miles

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Toyota on Friday announced plans to greatly increase the electric range of its future plug-in hybrids, develop next-generation EVs with double the range, and expand hybrid sales to emerging markets. In an update on the company’s direction, Toyota’s executive vice president in charge of product, Hiroki Nakajima, said that plug-in.

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New electric MINI Countryman E to begin production in November in Germany

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The first generation of the MINI Countryman was a success for MINI, and from 2010 it expanded the model family to include a compact SUV vehicle with all-wheel drive, five doors and—for the first time in a MINI model—more than four meters in length. In the first generation, the trunk can be flexibly expanded from 370 liters to up to 1,170 liters with the sliding and folding rear seat.

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Toyota 120-mile PHEVs, Corolla Cross Hybrid drive, Kia robotaxi, electric Lyft rides: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota sees 125-mile plug-in hybrids as part of the future. Lyft is planning on a lot more electric rides. Kia ramps up its EV plans. And we drove the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, we found this small crossover (or boxy wagon) to optimize value and fuel.

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

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Toyota unveils Corolla Cross Hybrid in the US; on sale in June starting at $27,970

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Toyota unveiled the all-new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid in the US. The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, along with the gas model launched in 2021, will be assembled in the US at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. Arriving in dealerships this June, Corolla Cross Hybrid will have a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $27,970.

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Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi

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In a presentation to investors this week, Kia announced plans to boost its EV sales targets and launch a purpose-built robotaxi. The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year. Kia also plans to have 15 EV models in its global lineup.

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Lyft expands Green mode to order up EV rides exclusively

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Lyft is expanding its Green mode, which allows riders to specify an EV or hybrid, to additional cities beginning April 17. "We've seen an explosion of interest in EVs—and once a driver or rider gets into an EV, they're more likely to prefer them moving forward," Paul Augustine, Lyft director of sustainability, said in a company blog post.

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Benchmark suggests Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3 may underestimate scale of mining, refining and chemicals investment

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Tesla has published its Master Plan Part 3, an outline of a proposed path to reach a sustainable global energy economy through end-use electrification and sustainable electricity generation and storage. ( Earlier post.) Tesla estimates the overall manufacturing cost to reach the sustainable global energy economy at $10.4 trillion, which will include the cost for the world to reach 240 TWh of total battery deployment.

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Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells

Electrek

After a year of selling the vehicle as an “off-the-menu” product, Tesla has finally opened orders on the cheaper Model Y AWD with 4680 cells made in Gigafactory Texas. more… The post Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia to form Model-Based Development (MBD) consortium to boost transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs)

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 17 industry-leading companies, including Hyundai Motor Group affiliates and software development companies, to form the Hyundai Motor Group Model-Based Development (MBD) Consortium. The consortium aims to boost Hyundai Motor and Kia’s competitiveness in vehicle control system development.

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

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Tesla v2 Yoke with ‘improved materials’ rumored to come this Summer

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Tesla will have a new Yoke steering wheel with “improved materials” coming in July 2023, a Service Advisor said. “A new yoke with improved materials will be available to service in July 2023,” a Tesla Service advisor said to Reddit user u/Global_Chaos. “We do not recommend replacing the Yoke until improved parts are available.” Interestingly, this comes just weeks after Tesla started offering a retrofit round steering wheel kit for the Yoke for $700 on its web

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Should solar be required on all new parking lots and buildings?

Electrek

A recent bill put forward in Rhode Island would require solar panels on all newly constructed buildings and parking lots larger than 16,000 square feet – should this idea be rolled out across the US? more… The post Should solar be required on all new parking lots and buildings? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai starts Q2 push with fresh batch of exports

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It appears that Tesla China has started its second-quarter vehicle delivery push. Similar to previous quarters, the electric vehicle maker seems to be focusing on exporting large batches of vehicles to foreign territories in Q2’s first half. Tesla’s fresh batch of exports could be seen in aerial footage captured by drone operator Wu Wa , who has been chronicling the development of Tesla China’s facilities for years.

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Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices across all its electric vehicles again

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has implemented a new wave of price reductions across its entire lineup of electric vehicles. Prices on some models are down by as much as $5,000 overnight. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices across all its electric vehicles again appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Tesla implements fresh round of price reductions for its Model S3XY lineup

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Tesla has rolled out a new round of price reductions across its S3XY lineup. The move echoes a similar strategy adopted by the company in the first quarter, which resulted in a wave of orders for its vehicle offerings across the globe. As per Tesla’s online configurator in the United States, the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y received their own respective price cuts.

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Beyond Going Green, Here’s Why You Should Buy An EV

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Many consumers are considering buying electric vehicles, whether to generate zero tailpipe emissions or to save money on maintenance and fuel. But beyond these reasons, one publication recently pointed out four other reasons for buying an EV, after the writer got hands-on experience with dozens of them.

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Tesla adds apparent 4680 Model Y to design studio

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It took some time, but it appears that Tesla is finally at a point where its 4680 battery cell production is at a level where it can support the orders and production of a Model Y variant. This was hinted at recently by Tesla when the company added the Model Y Dual Motor AWD to its design studio in the United States. As could be seen in the Model Y AWD’s configurator , the vehicle is priced at $49,990 before incentives.

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Used electric vehicle sales set to rapidly intensify after Q1 jump – Report

Electrek

With new electric vehicle sales approaching a record 7% of the total US auto market, the used EV market is beginning to pick up. According to new data from Cox Automotive, used EV sales were up 32% in the first quarter, with a clear new path to increase rapidly. more… The post Used electric vehicle sales set to rapidly intensify after Q1 jump – Report appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Supercharger visits just got easier thanks to a new app update

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Tesla just made Supercharger visits easier thanks to a new app update, which now displays wait times in real-time, as well as pricing. Tesla is the country’s best-selling electric car company, and it is not a super close competition. Because of this, Superchargers in some areas where Tesla vehicles are more popular than others, like California, for example, could be more saturated with customers.

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Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay

Electrek

CarPlay is available on the vast majority of cars today, including on electric vehicles from the likes of Ford, Polestar, and others. One of the most notable CarPlay holdouts (alongside Tesla) is Rivian, and new comments from CEO RJ Scaringe today make it clear that the up-and-coming EV company has no plans to adopt Apple’s platform… more… The post Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sets 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting (Cyber Roundup) for May 16 at Giga Texas

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Tesla has announced that its 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting, also known as the 2023 Cyber Roundup, will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 3 PM CT at Gigafactory Texas. Shareholders interested in attending the event in person are encouraged to sign up online. Martin Viecha, Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, emphasized on Twitter the importance of shareholders verifying their status through the company’s Investor Relations website if they wish to be invited as a guest. “

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Electrify Canada and BMW Announce Three Years of Complimentary Charging for All-Electric BMW i7

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Electrify Canada and BMW Group Canada announced an agreement to provide customers of the all-electric BMW i7 luxury sedan three years of complimentary charging across the Electrify Canada network for first owners, beginning from the date of vehicle purchase. Drivers will access charging, charging history, locate stations, or check the status of chargers through the […] The post Electrify Canada and BMW Announce Three Years of Complimentary Charging for All-Electric BMW i7 appeared first on

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BYD Yangwang U9 supercar to make real-life debut at Shanghai auto show

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Yangwang today shared three images of the U9 electric supercar and said the model will be on display at the Shanghai auto show starting April 18. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK (Image credit: Yangwang) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) officially launched its premium Yangwang brand three months ago and unveiled two models for the brand. Now, one of the models is going to be presented at the Shanghai auto show in 10 days.

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World BEV Sales Now 10% Of World Auto Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 49% in February 2023 compared to February 2022. There were 812,000 registrations, representing 14% share (9.7% BEV share) of the overall auto market. This means that the global automotive market is in the Electric Disruption Zone. Year to date, the market share is now at 13% (8.7% BEV).

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BYD offers extended, bigger discount for Seal

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Between April 7 and April 30, consumers who purchase the Seal can receive a combined discount of up to RMB 31,000. (Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) offered discounts on the Seal and Song Plus during a price war in the Chinese auto industry a month ago and the benefits expired at the end of March. Now, the new energy vehicle (NEV) giant has extended the offer on Seal and stepped it up.

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Tesla recall pulls small number of Model 3 units for suspension fix

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Tesla will recall 422 Model 3 units built from 2018 to 2019 due to a front suspension lateral link fastener that may loosen. The recall equates to roughly 1 percent of the total population of vehicles. Tesla initiated the recall on March 31 and it will only affect older Model 3 vehicles built between four and five years ago. The recall comes from complaints from owners starting in January 2022 and going all the way through March 16, 2023, as Tesla “received and investigated” claims f

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“Electric Vehicles Are Gay”

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Kav, call sign “Havok,” rides a Harley-Davidson. His wife drives a Tesla Model 3 LR. She also rides a Kawasaki Vulcan 650. When he told his biker mates that she was getting an electric vehicle, they said: “Electric vehicles are gay, mate!

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Saietta announces major eDrive order from Ayro

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Saietta, the British electric drive specialist, has announced that it will be selling 3,000 of its electric drive systems to Ayro, a US-based manufacturer of low-speed electric vehicles. The electric drive systems will be used in the new Ayro Vanish model, which is set to enter production later this year. According to a statement released […] The post Saietta announces major eDrive order from Ayro appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Drone maker DJI's auto unit to supply BYD with assisted driving system, report says

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The first BYD model to be equipped with DJI Automotive's assisted driving solution is the Sea Lion, an all-electric SUV expected to go on sale within the year, according to local media. (Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) will use the assisted driving solution provided by DJI Automotive, the automotive division of local drone maker DJI, on some of its models, according to a report by 36kr today.

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Fisker completes all applicable FMVSS testing for Fisker Ocean SUV

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The all-electric Fisker Ocean completed and met all applicable FMVSS testing required for US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) self-certification and meets New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standards for a 5-star rating, Fisker Inc. announced on Thursday. Fisker utilized an internationally recognized agency to carry out the testing.

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The Tesla Model 3 RWD’s federal tax credit gets reduced to $3,750

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The Tesla Model 3 RWD, the most affordable vehicle in the company’s lineup, will see its federal tax credit reduced from $7,500 to $3,750, as confirmed by an update on Tesla’s official Model 3 page. The reduction in the federal tax credit for the Model 3 RWD will take effect on April 18. Last month, reports emerged that the base Model 3 would lose its $7,500 federal tax credit, and this was followed up by a notice on the all-electric sedan’s order page.

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Polestar Reports Global Volumes for First Quarter Of 2023

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Polestar Automotive Holding, the Swedish electric performance car brand, reported its global volumes for the first quarter of 2023. Building on the record 2022 global volumes of over 51,000, the Company delivered approximately 12,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, up nearly 26% year-on-year. Following the usual seasonality affecting deliveries in the first quarter, […] The post Polestar Reports Global Volumes for First Quarter Of 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kia EV6 Introduction

CleanTechnica EVs

In our ongoing review of top electric cars available in Europe, here’s a short summary of the Kia EV6 and its specs.

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Up to $1,099 off in Bluetti’s power supply Easter sale

Electrek

Hot off the heels of exciting new announcements and products, power supply experts Bluetti spring into an Easter sale. With a wide variety of solar panels, large and small scale batteries and inverters show discounts on their most popular models of power and solar systems. With savings up to $1,099 now is a great time to upgrade your adventure, and secure your home energy needs. more… The post Up to $1,099 off in Bluetti’s power supply Easter sale appeared first on Electrek.