October, 2021

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Electric Car FAQs: Do EVs Need Maintenance?

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars are just like gas cars — until they’re not. In this FAQ series, we’ll explore that 1% of the time that EVs are just different enough to require some explanations.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai ready to smash Q4 deliveries, lot filled to the brim with vehicles

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Tesla China seems ready to crush Q4 2021 deliveries. A recent video of Giga Shanghai revealed that the factory’s holding lot was filled to the brim, hinting at Tesla’s strong demand this quarter. Tesla advocates counted a record-shattering 2,150+ vehicles parked at Giga Shanghai in an October 28th video posted by drone operator Jason Yang.

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US to expand offshore wind in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico

Electrek

The Biden administration’s Department of the Interior yesterday announced new actions to build offshore wind farms in the Atlantic, off the coasts of Massachusetts and the Carolinas, and in the Gulf of Mexico. more… The post US to expand offshore wind in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico appeared first on Electrek.

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Autonomous Boats Seem More Solvable Than Autonomous Cars

Cars That Think

It's become painfully obvious over the past few years just how difficult fully autonomous cars are. This isn't a dig at any of the companies developing autonomous cars (unless they're the sort of company who keeps on making ludicrous promises about full autonomy, of course)— it's just that the real world is a complex place for full autonomy, and despite the relatively well constrained nature of roads, there's still too much unpredictability for robots to operate comfortably outside of relatively

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

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NHTSA Needs Advisors Who Understand How Convolutional Neural Nets Work

EV Obssesion

In an interview with Marketplace Tech, Missy Cummings, the newly named senior advisor of safety for the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, spoke about how hard it would be for AI to recognize a stop sign if it was covered with kudzu. If the NHTSA is going to have a presence in autonomous technology […]. The post NHTSA Needs Advisors Who Understand How Convolutional Neural Nets Work appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Lucid DreamDrive ADAS Introduces First Automotive LIDAR In The US

InsideEVs

The advanced driver assistance suite also packs 14 visible-light cameras, 5 radars, 4 surround view cameras, and ultrasonic sensors.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk responds to UN World Food Program director’s call to “solve world hunger”

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A few days ago, United Nations World Food Program (WFP) director David Beasley told CNN that a small group of ultra-wealthy individuals such as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could help solve world hunger with just a fraction of their net worth. Musk’s net worth currently stands at $311 billion thanks to a recent rally in TSLA stock, effectively making the CEO the world’s wealthiest individual today. .

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Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features

Electrek

Toyota has unveiled what could be considered as its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features. more… The post Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features appeared first on Electrek.

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Q&A: Ghost Robotics CEO on Armed Robots for the U.S. Military

Cars That Think

Last week, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference took place in Washington, D.C. One of the exhibitors was Ghost Robotics —we've previously covered their nimble and dynamic quadrupedal robots, which originated at the University of Pennsylvania with Minitaur in 2016. Since then, Ghost has developed larger, ruggedized "quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles" (Q-UGVs) suitable for a variety of applications, one of which is military.

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Electric Rental Cars Are Here! What Will The Result Of The Hertz & Tesla Partnership Be?

CleanTechnica EVs

By Jim Ringold My knowledge of the rental car business is slight. I have observed the car rental business streamline while it tries to be both profitable and competitive. But a new page has been turned, maybe a whole new book. Please allow me to position my thinking on renting a car. When I was […].

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

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No, EVs Aren’t Going To Overload Electric Grids

CleanTechnica EVs

A few weeks ago, right-wing media site NewsMax ran a piece centered around an out-of-context Elon Musk quote. “If we shift all transport to electric than electricity demand approximately doubles … this is going to create a lot of challenges with the grid,” NewsMax quoted Musk as saying, before going on to scare readers about […].

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Tesla Cybertruck in matte black looks stunning and daunting at the same time

Teslarati

Not long after the Cybertruck was unveiled, Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter that Tesla would be offering a matte black option for the all-electric pickup truck. What has been relatively unknown until today was that Tesla seems to have created such a vehicle, or at least a model of the Cybertruck in matte black. And just as expected, it looks absolutely incredible.

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Volkswagen Group — In-Depth Conference Call Highlights Company’s Focus On Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen Group held its 3rd quarter shareholder conference call this week, and CleanTechnica extended its in-depth video coverage of major producers of 100% battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) beyond Tesla for the first time by covering this call. (Huge thanks and props to Chanan Bos for doing the large bulk of the work on this.) There is […].

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Malaysia wants EVs to be tax-free, duty-free to encourage consumers to buy

Teslarati

Malaysian government officials are petitioning and working toward making electric vehicles exempt from taxes, including import and excise duties, as well as road taxes. During his address to Parliament earlier this week, Malaysian finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz cited the reduction of pollutants and better air quality as the main indicators of why electric cars are a good idea.

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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 new Tesla Model X is hiding an understated but incredible secret

Teslarati

The Tesla Model X may be the company’s flagship crossover SUV, but the vehicle has rarely gotten the spotlight this year. Even when Tesla refreshed the Model S and Model X, most of the attention was evidently focused on the Model S and its Plaid variant, which proceeded to destroy every comparable gas-powered vehicle in its class. . But as it turns out, Tesla has also made some notable improvements to the new Model X Long Range.

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Tesla is rumored to have secured giant LFP battery cell order from CATL

Electrek

Tesla is rumored to have secured giant order of 45 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from CATL. It comes as Tesla announced its global move to LFP for standard range cars. more… The post Tesla is rumored to have secured giant LFP battery cell order from CATL appeared first on Electrek.

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China claims title of having world’s largest EV charging network

Electrek

A report out of China, citing recent data from the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance, hands the crown to the country as having the world’s largest EV charging network. With over 2.2 million charging stations throughout the country, China’s EV infrastructure continues to expand at an impressive rate, while other countries, including the US, have some serious catching up to do. more… The post China claims title of having world’s largest EV charging

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Volkswagen Group Inches Out Tesla In Norway, While Tesla Dominant In Brand Ranking

CleanTechnica EVs

Following up on our quarterly UK electric vehicle sales report and earlier monthly sales reports for Europe overall (see here, here, here, and here), the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, and China, it’s time to jump into the Nordic countries — well, most of them. In this report, I will quickly run through the brands and […].

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Why Do Tesla Fans Say They Don’t Experience Drowsiness & Distraction On Autopilot?

CleanTechnica EVs

As a Tesla driver who has used Autopilot plenty (for years) and has had FSD Beta for a few weeks, let me try to answer this question first. I’ll offer my 2 cents on what I think is going on here. Then you can read Jennifer’s piece on various data, studies, and logic that explain […].

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Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO

Electrek

Hertz CEO Mark Fields revealed that its deal to supply Tesla vehicles to Uber includes an option for 100,000 more Tesla Model 3s, which would double its total order to 200,000 vehicles. more… The post Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Invests in R&D, Not Advertising, & the Results Speak for Themselves

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Automobiles and advertising are symbiotic industries. The auto industry dropped over 14 billion bucks on ads in the US in 2018, a spend second only to that of the (much more fragmented) retail industry. Automakers advertise in every conceivable medium, from TV to radio to print to billboards to the internet — […].

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SpaceX rolls Raptor Vacuum engines to launch pad for Starship’s next tests

Teslarati

For the second time, SpaceX is gearing up to install a full six Raptor engines on the first orbital-class Starship prototype. This time around, though, there’s reason to believe that the preparations SpaceX is making aren’t a false start and could culminate in one or several record-breaking Starship static fires as early as next week. Two RVacs heading to the launch site!

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Is First EV To Get A Michigan State Police Pursuit Rating

CleanTechnica EVs

Last month, I managed to let a very interesting and important story slip through the cracks in my inbox. For the first time, an electric vehicle passed the tough tests the Michigan State Police puts potential police cars through, and that car was a Mustang Mach-E. “The fact that the Mustang Mach-E successfully stood up […].

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Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in EV sector appreciated by VW and Ford CEOs

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Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in the electric vehicle sector has been recognized by Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Farley, who both recognized the automaker and CEO Elon Musk’s efforts as the benchmark for the sector. It is no secret Tesla and Musk have been instrumental in the development of electric vehicles, but when competitors recognize the influence that the electric car company and its frontman have had, it’s almost like an extra feather in the cap.

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Tesla to slow down FSD Beta releases as program adopts intense focus on safety

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta is getting better quickly, with some testers observing that the current 10.3.1 iteration of the advanced driver-assist system is undoubtedly the best one yet. But with the improvements of FSD Beta also comes an expansion of the program to more drivers. And in this light, Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems determined to keep things as conservative as possible, at least from a safety standpoint.

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Tesla launches live Sentry Mode Camera Access with 2021.36.8

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Tesla has officially launched Live Camera Access for the Sentry Mode security feature with Software Update 2021.36.8. Sentry Mode is a security feature available to Tesla owners which helps record events that happen near a vehicle. It has been used in the past to catch vandals , solve robberies, and find liability in accidents, in some cases. The feature uses Tesla’s eight external cameras to capture occurrences in the vicinity of the vehicle.

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50,000 Teslas to be added to Uber Network by 2023, announces Hertz

Teslarati

In an announcement on Wednesday, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. noted that it would be partnering with Uber Technologies Inc. to add up to 50,000 of its Tesla vehicles to the Uber Network by 2023. The announcement was made just days after Hertz announced its initial blockbuster purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, which would be used as part of its can rental fleet.

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Uber drivers are going to have access to 50,000 Tesla vehicles for rent through Hertz

Electrek

Uber announced a deal with Hertz for its drivers to have access to 50,000 Tesla vehicles through the rental company. more… The post Uber drivers are going to have access to 50,000 Tesla vehicles for rent through Hertz appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla launches remote sentry mode live view as new premium connectivity feature

Electrek

Tesla has released a new software update launching the promised remote sentry mode live view from its mobile app. It’s being introduced as a new premium connectivity feature, which requires a $10 per month subscription. more… The post Tesla launches remote sentry mode live view as new premium connectivity feature appeared first on Electrek.

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Closer look at Tesla Sentry Mode remote live view with voice broadcast in action

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner recently gave the community a closer look at Sentry Mode’s Live Camera Access feature, complete with its voice broadcast system. As shown by Tesla enthusiast @desmondOliver , Sentry Mode’s Live Camera feature allows owners to view their vehicle’s surroundings via the Tesla mobile app. Here is an example of the new @Tesla sentry mode app feature.

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Airports in Italy, France to build eVTOL air taxi veliports together

Electrek

A group of airports in Italy and France are banding together to create electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) veliport infrastructure to speed the deployment of quicker, carbon-free air taxi transportation between their respective city centers and passenger terminals. more… The post Airports in Italy, France to build eVTOL air taxi veliports together appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla has paid off six loans worth over $1B in 2021

Teslarati

Tesla has paid off six loans so far in 2021, equating to over $1 billion in debts that have been removed from the company’s financials. The automaker, which surged to a valuation of over $1 trillion yesterday , detailed the repayment of these loans in a 10-Q filing with the SEC. Tesla’s total repayment of its loans in 2021 amounts to $1.087 billion, according to information the automaker released in the 10-Q.

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US electric motorcycle and UTV maker Volcon announces global expansion, stock rises 20%

Electrek

Volcon, the Texas-based manufacturer of the Grunt electric motorcycle , has just announced plans for global expansion. more… The post US electric motorcycle and UTV maker Volcon announces global expansion, stock rises 20% appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz’s 100k Tesla Model 3 order was bought at full price, confirms Elon Musk

Teslarati

Elon Musk has confirmed that Hertz paid full price for its massive Tesla Model 3 order. Recently, news broke that the American car rental giant ordered 100,000 Model 3 vehicles for its fleet. “To be clear, cars sold to Hertz have no discount. Same price as to consumers,” Elon Musk pointed out on Twitter. Musk’s comment highlighted the strong demand that’s being experienced by Tesla’s vehicles worldwide.

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