September, 2022

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Tata launches a $10,000 electric car for India

Green Car Reports

Indian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. Scheduled to start deliveries in January 2023, the Tata Tiago.ev is an electric version of the automaker's Tiago hatchback that will start at 849,000 rupees, or $10,370 at current exchange rates, although Tata said.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

Green Car Congress

Motivated by the need to eliminate expensive rare-earth magnets in utility-scale direct-drive wind turbines, Sandia National Laboratories researchers have developed a fundamentally new type of rotary electrical contact. Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines. Sandia’s Twistact technology takes a novel approach to transmitting electrical current between a stationary and rotating frame, or between two rotating

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NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5

CN EV Post

NIO has not announced the number of first deliveries of the ET5, and they are expected to be known tomorrow in the company's expected release of September delivery figures. The post NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

Researchers from Linköping University have developed a roadmap, intended to guide policymakers towards the future of trustworthy AI. The post The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence 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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Elon Musk says the Tesla Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas with waterproof ability

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas “that aren’t too choppy,” because it will be waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat.” The Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019 and was set for production and deliveries in late 2020. It has been delayed on several occasions by Tesla due to parts constraints and a lack of production space.

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Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes

The Driven EV News

New electric ute from Volvo parent Geely hints at new wave of cheaper options. The post Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes appeared first on The Driven.

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13% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (21% Plugins)

CleanTechnica EVs

dFor the first time since June 2021, the overall European car market grew YoY. It was only by 3%, but it signals that the worst of the production constraints might be over. Although, with an energy-derived recession looming on the horizon, this uptick might not last for long… Looking at the plugin vehicle market in […].

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Tesla rumored to dramatically cut prices of Model 3 and Model Y in China

CN EV Post

Tesla's main selling model in China, the Model Y, is expected to see a price cut of up to RMB 40,000 ($5,616), bringing the starting price of the rear-wheel drive version of the Model Y down to possibly RMB 270,000 to 290,000, according to local media. The post Tesla rumored to dramatically cut prices of Model 3 and Model Y in China appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Tesla Cybertruck is going to be ‘waterproof enough’ to cross rivers

Electrek

Elon Musk says that Tesla Cybertruck is going to be “waterproof enough” to cross rivers and serve as a boat for short periods. more…. The post Tesla Cybertruck is going to be ‘waterproof enough’ to cross rivers appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sales grew 63% year-over-year in September

Teslarati

TrueCar has released their estimates for September, and they anticipate that Tesla sales will be 63.4% higher year over year. TrueCar estimates auto sales each month , and this month, they estimate that Tesla will grow sales by 63% compared to the same time last year. However, TrueCarr doesn’t assess Tesla as the fastest growing automaker in September; that honor goes to General Motors.

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

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“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

The Driven EV News

New report calls out legacy carmakers for covering up carbon emissions from making cars. The post “Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions appeared first on The Driven.

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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid

Green Car Reports

A new California rule could pave the way for more affordable—and more efficient—EV charging. As reported by Canary Media (via ChargedEVs), the California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a new rule requiring the state's three largest utilities to let EV chargers measure the amount of energy they're using. Many home.

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It’s Time To Think Of Electric Vehicles As A Growth Sector

CleanTechnica EVs

Recent data suggests passenger electric vehicles may be poised for exponential growth over the next decade. They're still early in a projected trajectory, with some exponential expansion occurring but not yet at top speed.

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NIO enters race for lithium with Australian investment

CN EV Post

The electric vehicle maker will pay $7.7 million up front and up to $80 million more for a stake in an Argentine mining project in its tie-up with Greenwing Resources. The post NIO enters race for lithium with Australian investment appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035

Electrek

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday there will be “no more excuses” not to buy an electric vehicle after directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take significant action to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation to protect the environment. more…. The post ‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035 appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX wants to boost Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit with Dragon spacecraft

Teslarati

NASA and SpaceX have signed a Space Act Agreement to study the feasibility of boosting the orbit of the iconic Hubble Space Telescope, potentially ensuring that the highly successful observatory will remain operable well into the middle of this century. Thanks to three servicing missions completed in the 1990s and 2000s, Hubble remains highly productive more than 32 years after its launch.

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BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify

The Driven EV News

Only weeks after first deliveries of BYD Atto 3 in Australia, first over-the-air update rolls out to owners. The post BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify appeared first on The Driven.

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Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it's nearing production

Green Car Reports

California’s Lucid Motors, which just last week started taking reservations for its most expensive model yet, the quarter-million-dollar, 1,200-plus hp Air Sapphire, might already be starting production of its most affordable, sub-$90,000 Air Pure version. In a Twitter post Friday, the company provided a glimpse of a Lucid Air coming off the.

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Electric School Buses Used To Support Maryland Energy Grid

CleanTechnica EVs

Saying it again, for the people in the back: EVs make the grid STRONGER!

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XPeng Aeroht's X2 flying car gets go-ahead to fly in Dubai

CN EV Post

XPeng Aeroht's X2 is about to make its first overseas public flight in Dubai. The post XPeng Aeroht's X2 flying car gets go-ahead to fly in Dubai appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2

Electrek

Elon Musk has set some expectations for Tesla AI Day 2, which we now know is going to feature “lots of technical detail and cool hardware demos.”. more…. The post Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2 appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX brings Starlink service to Martinique & Guadeloupe

Teslarati

SpaceX recently announced that Starlink internet is available in Martinique and Guadeloupe, extending its reach even further in the Caribbean. Martinique Internet Data. Martinique is an island that is also an overseas territorial collectivity of France in the eastern Caribbean Sea. In 2019, a public initiative was launched called the Martinique High-Speed Broadband (HSBB) project.

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Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

The Driven EV News

A ute for Australia! LDV Australia announces "fundamental step-change" in strategy, with not one but three EVs including the eT60 utility. The post Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once appeared first on The Driven.

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Sono hits 20,000 reservations for its $30,000 Sion solar EV

Green Car Reports

Germany’s Sono Motors confirmed on Thursday that it has 20,000 direct consumer reservations for its upcoming Sion solar-supplemented EV that, if you don't drive much, might seldom if ever cost you anything to "fuel." Sono says that the Sion, which is due to be produced by Valmet Automotive in Finland starting in the second half of 2023, has.

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Tesla’s Share Of Auto Market Is Now ~2%

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently published an article about how Tesla’s share of the electric vehicle (BEV) market has shifted over the past two years. Despite the fact that Tesla’s deliveries grew 180% from Q2 2020 to Q2 2022, the company’s share of the BEV market dropped from 25.1% in Q2 2020 to 15.6% in Q2 2022 (combining […].

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NIO boosts battery swap network along highways ahead of China's National Day holiday

CN EV Post

NIO has put 13 new battery swap stations into operation in China in the past two days ahead of the Chinese National Day holiday travel peak. The post NIO boosts battery swap network along highways ahead of China's National Day holiday appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment

Electrek

Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment as it shifts its grid to renewables supported by energy storage enabled by batteries like the Megapacks. more…. The post Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

Teslarati

Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s cars like the Model 3 and Model Y have protected occupants from otherwise serious accidents for years. . But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same

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MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked

The Driven EV News

Some MG dealerships have started taking "pre-orders" for the MG4 electric hatchback, but there's a catch. The post MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked appeared first on The Driven.

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H2X Warrego hydrogen fuel cell Ford Ranger breaks cover, Aussie production soon

EV Central

The first prototype of the hydrogen fuel cell Ford Ranger ute dubbed the Warrego by its developer, the Australian start-up H2X Global, has hit the road in the Netherlands. And to prove it, H2X has issued two videos, one showing the previous-generation Ranger dual-cab ute in action and the other adding a look under the skin at its new powertrain. The H2X Warrego pops up just weeks after Queensland start-up Roev announced plans to launch production of battery electric Toyotas Hilux and Ford Ranger

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Hymer Puts Venture S Solar-powered RV Into Production

CleanTechnica EVs

If you work hard and save money, you too can live in a van down by the river.

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NIO launches first battery swap station in Germany ahead of official market entry

CN EV Post

NIO will officially enter Germany on October 7. Over the next few days, the company will conduct final testing and calibration of the battery swap station. The post NIO launches first battery swap station in Germany ahead of official market entry appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) announced today that it appointed Joseph Gebbia Jr., best known for being an Airbnb co-founder, to its board of directors. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota President takes dig at self-driving cars while criticizing the electric vehicle transition

Teslarati

Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda recently shared a subtle dig at self-driving cars during a meeting with the company’s dealers. The Toyota executive argued that the electric vehicle transition would take longer than expected. “Just like the fully autonomous cars that we were all supposed to be driving by now, BEVs are just going to take longer to become mainstream than the media would like us to believe,” Toyoda said during the meeting. .