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Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV

Green Car Reports

Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera's in-house designed software and battery pack, according to a company press release. Solar.

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Starlink shines in FL after Hurricane Milton: ‘A game changer’ [Exclusive]

Teslarati

“So Starlink has been a game changer,” the CFO of Florida Jimmy Patronis, told Teslarati in a recent interview. Patronis was in a vehicle during our conversation visiting the areas in Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton. He had just left a part of Florida that was ravaged by at least 30 tornadoes during the hurricane. “I think it had a lot of use.

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Hyundai Intium concept previews Nexo fuel-cell SUV successor

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept previewing a production-bound hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025. Called the Intium SUV, the concept is slated to make its formal debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show in a few weeks' time, with a simultaneous unveiling at the 2024 Guangzhou auto show in China. Hyundai.

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Hyundai secures largest clean energy supply in Korea, enough to charge over 7 million EVs

Electrek

The Korean automaker is charging ahead toward a cleaner future. Hyundai just signed the largest renewable energy supply contract in Korea. The massive clean energy supply is enough to fully charge its all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV over 7 million times.

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

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Hyundai Initium Hydrogen Concept Shows Where Design Is Headed Next

InsideEVs

It’s powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that provides a maximum range of 404 miles. And it can power your home.

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A wind farm in Texas will help power Rivian’s Adventure Network

Electrek

Rivian will power its DC fast-charging network with renewable energy company RWE’s Champion Wind farm in Texas.

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SOLARCYCLE’s new plant will recycle 25% of all US end-of-life solar panels in 2030

Electrek

SOLARCYCLE is building a huge solar recycling plant in Cedartown, Georgia, which will recycle 10 million solar panels a year.

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The Boring Company shows steady progress in Texas projects

Teslarati

The Boring Company is arguably Elon Musk’s most underrated company today, but this does not mean that the tunneling startup is not actively pursuing its projects. This could be seen in the Boring Company’s Texas tunnels, which seem to be getting more refined by the day. In a recent post on its official social media account on X, The Boring Company shared some photos from an event with the Austin Fire Department, which conducted safety drills at its tunnel in Bastrop, Texas.

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China — Land of Dragons & Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Sometimes reading the stats is not enough. I like to see for myself. So, we went to China. We had been looking forward to cruising the Yangtze River upstream from the Three Gorges Dam and thought it an opportune time to see what “53% of new cars sales in China. [continued] The post China — Land of Dragons & Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Semi factory roof installation makes serious progress

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi factory near Giga Nevada continues to make some serious progress. Based on a recent drone flyover of the upcoming facility, it appears that more roofing has been installed, and more cranes have been deployed on the site. The drone footage of the upcoming factory was recorded by Tesla Semi advocate @HinrichsZane , who noted that he visited the facility in the afternoon of October 29, 2024.

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

Brief

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Ford is shutting down F-150 Lightning production for nearly two months: Here’s why

Electrek

Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production in mid-November as the once best-selling electric pickup faces a wave of new competition. The company will stop building models at its Rouge EV center in Michigan for nearly two months.

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Tesla promotes self-serve test drive program for Europe & Middle East

Teslarati

Tesla has posted a new advertisement for its self-serve test drive program. In its short ad, the electric vehicle maker highlighted just how easy it is to try out the company’s premium electric cars. The video was posted by Tesla through its official Tesla Europe & Middle East account on X. The video, which was only 44 seconds long, highlighted the convenience of the test drive program, as well as some activities that drivers can do while taking the company’s premium electric vehicles out fo

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Tesla gives update on self-driving roadmap, v13 slips, more promises

Electrek

Tesla has given an update on its self-driving roadmap. It confirmed that its FSD v13 update has been delayed into next month and it makes more promises.

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Tesla owner shares surprising results after 10-day phantom drain test

Teslarati

A Tesla owner has shared some surprising results after a 10-day phantom drain test. As per the Tesla owner’s findings, vehicles like the Model Y actually lose very little battery as long as applications that consume a lot of power are turned off. As noted by X user and Model Y owner @theevrydaychris , he left his Tesla Model Y at an airport parking lot for 10 days.

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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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The World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Is Ready For Its Closeup

CleanTechnica EVs

An electric vehicle makeover for the US locomotive fleet has been slow in coming, but signs of activity are beginning to bubble up and the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is here to help. The post The World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Is Ready For Its Closeup appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Alpharetta, GA PD pitches Tesla Model Y patrol and admin fleet

Teslarati

The Alpharetta, Georgia Police Department has pitched the idea of using Teslas as patrol and administrative vehicles. During a presentation to county council members, Major Trent Lindgren highlighted that Tesla’s electric vehicles could offer a cheaper, more affordable alternative to combustion-powered police cars. Major Lindgren asked the council to consider a budget of $349,910.70 to purchase four Tesla Model Y units that are equipped for police use by Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance’s UP.FI

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2025 Mercedes AMG E 53 Hybrid costs $89,150 with 42 miles of electric range

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG 5 53 Hybrid has 577 hp Mercedes said the E 53 Hybrid has 42 miles of electric driving range and a DC fast charge rate of up to 60 kw The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid will cost $89,150 when it arrives this fall Mercedes-Benz is adding a plug-in hybrid developed by its AMG performance division to the E-Class lineup.

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Tesla FSD V13 updated release date shared by AI team

Teslarati

The Tesla AI team has provided an update to its ongoing projects, including the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) V13. Based on the team’s post, it appears that a good number of Tesla customers will be able to experience FSD V13 by this coming Thanksgiving. Back in early September, the Tesla AI team published a number of ambitious targets, including the release of FSD for the Cybertruck by the end of the month.

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Elon Musk snaps at Zoox co-founder over critical Tesla FSD comments

Electrek

Elon Musk has snapped at Zoox co-founder and CTO Jesse Levinson over his critical comments about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program.

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Elon Musk ponders Starlink with solar+battery package

Teslarati

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently pondered the idea of Starlink being offered with a solar + battery kit. Such a setup would truly make Starlink the most convenient device to access high-speed internet anytime, anywhere. Starlink has become a well-loved product among numerous consumers, so much so that over the past months, users have shared some novel ad hoc setups that allow them to use the ultra-portable satellite internet system on the go.

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Ford Begins Shipping New Tesla NACS Adapters To EV Customers

InsideEVs

Ford now has a new NACS adapter supplier as it awaits quality and supply improvements from the Tesla units.

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Ford EV Plans Falter As GM EV Deliveries Surge

CleanTechnica EVs

This is a tale of two US automakers — Ford and General Motors. When the EV revolution — sparked by the early success of Tesla — was getting started, Ford was first out of the gate with big plans. It said it would build a new manufacturing campus called Blue. [continued] The post Ford EV Plans Falter As GM EV Deliveries Surge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Just So Everyone's Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

InsideEVs

Yes, Rivian has a joint venture with the VW Group, which revived Scout Motors for the electric era. But they're not the same vehicles.

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Xpeng Enters Ireland

CleanTechnica EVs

Like several other Chinese EV producers, Xpeng is quickly entering one new market after another. Its latest market entrance is into Ireland. On Tuesday, the company noted, “XPENG strengthens its European commitment with an official entry into the Irish market, another key right-hand drive market.” The first model available in. [continued] The post Xpeng Enters Ireland appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]

Electrek

Spoiler Alert: The low-speed function test is short and sweet but a milestone nonetheless. Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has finally given the public a look at its “PI-2” production-intent vehicle, which will now be used for real-world validation and testing en route to production… hopefully.

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Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX fall short in crash tests

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue electric SUVs have failed to earn safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The two electric vehicles performed well in multiple tests, but came up short in the small overlap front test, earning only an "Acceptable" rating, the IIHS said Thursday in a press release. The highest.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Production Will Shut Down Until 2025

InsideEVs

Plus, Rivian confirms Scout will use its Zonal Architecture, and BYD earns more than Tesla for the first time ever.

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Evoy Vita Introduces the World’s Most Powerful Electric Outboard Motor to the US

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric boats are a promising whisper-quiet choice as the marine industry advances toward a decarbonized future. Our cherished coastlines and bodies of water will benefit from the presence of silent ships and boats. The good news is that they are now making their way to a less serene area, the. [continued] The post Evoy Vita Introduces the World’s Most Powerful Electric Outboard Motor to the US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai Casper EV Cross spotted for the first time with new design upgrades [Video]

Electrek

Hyundai’s new low-cost EV is getting a bold design upgrade. The Hyundai Casper EV Cross was spotted for the first time in public, revealing new design elements.

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New Carrier Fluid Makes Hydrogen Way Easier to Transport

Cars That Think

Imagine pulling up to a refueling station and filling your vehicle’s tank with liquid hydrogen, as safe and convenient to handle as gasoline or diesel, without the need for high-pressure tanks or cryogenic storage. This vision of a sustainable future could become a reality if a Calgary-based company, Ayrton Energy , can scale up its innovative method of hydrogen storage and distribution.

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After 5+ Years With My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: An Addendum

CleanTechnica EVs

After my 5-year anniversary article, here’s an addendum. Soon after my 5-year anniversary, Tesla notified me that my 12-volt battery needed to be replaced. This is not the drive battery, but the small battery needed to boot up the car and run accessories. There were veiled threats: I could no. [continued] The post After 5+ Years With My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: An Addendum appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV

Electrek

It’s official. BYD’s new luxury electric sedan, the Denza Z9, will hit the market next month. Ahead of its November 15 debut, BYD released the first look at the interior of its new luxury EV. Check out the images below.

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Tesla, LiveOne announce new subscriptions and pricing after amended deal

Teslarati

Tesla and LiveOne are bringing new subscription pricing to the EVs after an amended deal landed in early October, which adjusted how the two companies would do business. Tesla has put LiveOne in its vehicles for some time using Slacker, its radio and music streaming product. However, an amended deal between Tesla and LiveOne that the two companies announced on October 1 saw six new terms come to fruition: 1.

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Startup plans to solve the ‘many battery standards’ problem with new battery standard

Electrek

There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards. Now a fresh mobility startup, Bingo , says they have the solution: a new battery standard.

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