Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpose. The procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which the researchers screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

EVs—particularly Teslas—are stolen less than internal-combustion cars, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). The HLDI published its annual list of most-stolen and least-stolen vehicles Thursday, based on the frequency of insurance claims for whole vehicle theft for.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Just hours after photos leaked of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 refresh , codenamed “Project Highland,” Tesla has officially unveiled its highly-anticipated facelift in Europe. more… The post Tesla Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and unexpected features appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

SCANIA recently began tests on a solar-powered truck, a 560-horsepower plug-in hybrid truck with 100 square meters of solar panels wrapping a trailer. This unique setup now being tested on public roads in Sweden is a result of a two-year research collaboration between Scania and industry and academic partners.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 31, 2023

The drone screams. It’s flying so fast that following it with my camera is hopeless, so I give up and watch in disbelief. The shrieking whine from the four motors of the racing quadrotor Dopplers up and down as the drone twists, turns, and backflips its way through the square plastic gates of the course at a speed that is literally superhuman. I’m cowering behind a safety net, inside a hangar at an airfield just outside of Zurich, along with the drone’s creators from the Robotics and Perception

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been rolled out, but it is yet to be made available in the United States. With this in mind, Tesla appears to have held a premiere for the updated all-electric sedan in Norway instead. As noted in a report from TV 2 Norway , journalists from across the world were invited to Lillestrøm , a municipality in Viken county.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla on Thursday revealed the revamped version of its Model 3, which had previously been codenamed “Highland”—offered initially for order in Europe. The exterior styling refresh for the Model 3 is “optimized for maximum aerodynamics,” according to Tesla. Images released by Tesla showed a mildly redesigned front end.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for EV charging.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The new Tesla Model 3 Highland is here at last. Rumored to be in the works for a loooooooong time, it was finally introduced today — sort of. Does it live up to expectations? It depends on what you expected from Tesla’s first thorough Model 3 refresh.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration announced $15 billion in funding to retool existing factories so that these factories can produce electric vehicles and batteries. This is a lifeline for legacy automakers struggling to be profitable in the EV transition. more… The post Biden gives lifeline to legacy automakers with $15B to retrofit existing factories for EV production appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Amidst the rollout of the Model 3 Project Highland to several territories such as China , parts of Europe , and the UAE , Tesla has also implemented updates for its two flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. A look at the order page for the Model S and Model X in the United States shows that the two flagship electric cars have received notable price cuts.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2023

Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, revealed new charging hardware added to its suite of end-to-end solutions to help make it easier for commercial customers to transition their fleets to electric. The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use. Coupled with Ford Pro’s charging management software, the company provides a fully integrated solution that simplifies EV charging for both Ford and non-Fo

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its full-size, cargo- and upfit-oriented electric van lineup, called eSprinter, and orders for these EVs are now open. In Standard Output form, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter starts at $74,181, Including the $2,295 destination charge, while the High Output version starts at $77,611. These two versions are rated.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 31, 2023

RAA opens the first of its 200kW ultra rapid EV charging sites in South Australia as the roll out of the state network gathers pace. The post Motoring club rolls out first ‘ultra-rapid’ 200 kW EV charger in South Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 3: Why Tesla’s NACS is unlikely to kill CCS EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for EV charging. To put these startling developments in context, Charged interviewed more than a dozen executives, engineers and analysts from automakers, DC fast charging netw

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

California could generate enough electricity to power 270,000 homes by putting solar panels in the empty land next to highway interchanges in just 3 Southern California counties, according to a new report released today by Environment California and The Ray. more… The post Why putting solar panels beside highways is a no-brainer appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Australian media seems to be conflicted. Articles are being published that say EVs are only for young, wealthy techno nerds or spry boomers. Can you be too old to transition to an EV? “I am coming down tomorrow with my 86-year-old neighbour.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Wallbox expects Quasar 2 to be the first EV charger allowing bidirectional charging with the Kia EV9.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla models are rarely stolen. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an official bow this week as part of a refreshed Sonata.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Governor Samuel Garcia Sepulveda of Nuevo León confirmed that Tesla presented Gigafactory Mexico’s environmental impact statement to local officials. “This government is interested in having a strong rule of law, a safe, armored state so that the best companies in the world continue to come to Nuevo León so that other countries consider us a green state, in which tourism is encouraged and investment, it helps us greatly to get the best companies to come to Nuevo León to invest,”

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 30, 2023

Pour one out for yet another sporty car being denuded of its manual transmission. According to reps at Volkswagen, 2024 will be the final year of three-pedal production for the Golf GTI and Golf R. We’re gearheads like you, explaining why we are trying to read between every single line of VW’s announcement to see if they’re giving themselves an out or leaving any doors open for the return of a stick in these models.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla is now under federal investigation by the DOJ over potentially using company resources to build a mansion for Elon Musk. more… The post Tesla is under federal investigation over company resources being used to build Elon Musk a house appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Urbaser, a waste hauling business in Europe, has 50 eEconic electric trucks from Mercedes and has ordered 50 more.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. First unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2021, the EQB arrived on the US market in 2022, with the the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC starting from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC from $58,050. ( Earlier post.) The update features a fresh look, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2023

Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit. It’s an about-face from the drive units supplied by Bosch in Rivian’s Quad-Motor models, and should help mitigate the bottlenecks to ramping production of the R1T adventure pickup truck, R1S three-row SUV, and EDV.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla cut the price of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in the United States. FSD’s price decrease comes as Tesla launches Project Highland’s Tesla Model 3 in select countries worldwide. Tesla cut the price of Full Self-Driving from $15,000 to $12,000 for $3,000 in saving. As of this writing, Tesla FSD provides drivers full access to Basic Autopilot and Enhance Autopilot.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 30, 2023

In a rare double feature, Hyundai threw the covers off a pair of updates today instead of choosing to drag the news cycle out over a couple of weeks. Even more rare? The rigs in question are both sedans. This is good news in a world where companies have been quick to ditch their car lines (ahem, Ford) in favor of SUVs and crossovers. First up is the Sonata, receiving the Robocop headlight treatment (technically called the ‘Seamless Horizon Lamp’) which has appeared on other machines such as the

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

The last NIO model to convert to the automaker’s second-generation platform, the EC6, was spotted ahead of its official debut in September. NIO’s CEO, William Li, believes the new EC6 “will be dominating the major market share” in its segment after launching. more… The post NIO’s new EC6 spotted ahead of September debut, CEO says it will dominate its segment appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

California-based Motiv Power Systems recently introduced the company’s new Argo Series electric trucks. They can be used for a number of applications, such as shuttle buses, box trucks, step vans, and refrigerated vehicles. Electric vehicles used for personal transportation tend to get the most press these days.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Volkswagen is opening pre-sales in Europe for its ID.7 all-electric sedan ( earlier post ); customers are now able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometers (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is once again demonstrating the benefits and versatility of its modular electric drive (MEB) platform.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2023

DC fast charging makes EV road trips practical, but owners are cautioned that frequent fast-charging can also cause battery degradation. That isn't necessarily the case, a new study has found. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, studied fast-charging on over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S. Cars that were fast-charged.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla has finally unveiled its upgraded Model 3 electric sedan - the long awaited result of Project Highland - that features significant changes to its exterior and the interior layout. The post Tesla unveils long awaited Model 3 upgrade: It’s got buttons, and it costs more appeared first on The Driven.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 is more aerodynamic and gets plenty of new interior equipment.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

After revealing the budget-friendly crossover earlier this month, Fisker is giving us a closer look at the $30,000 all-electric PEAR , including new range updates. more… The post Fisker gives us a closer look at the $30K PEAR SUV with new details and range updates appeared first on Electrek.

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