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2024 Tesla range ratings drop for Model Y, Plaid S and X

Green Car Reports

Tesla has lowered range estimates for some of its electric cars. First spotted by Electrek, the automaker's website now lists a 310-mile range for the Model Y Long Range, compared to 330 miles before. Tesla now lists a 285-mile range for the Model Y Performance; it had previously quoted a 303-mile range for this model. Tesla hadn't yet provided a.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets delivered with ridiculous body defects

Electrek

Tesla has delivered one of the very first Cybertrucks to a customer who is not a Tesla employee and it came with some ridiculous panel gaps. A rear panel even looks like it is falling off. How is Tesla not catching those before delivery? more… The post Tesla Cybertruck gets delivered with ridiculous body defects appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz Is Walking Back A Big Bet On EVs. Here's What's Really Going On

InsideEVs

Hertz is cutting a third of its EV rental car fleet and replacing it with gas-powered cars. But the real issue goes deeper than you think.

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The Global Project to Make a General Robotic Brain

Cars That Think

The generative AI revolution embodied in tools like ChatGPT , Midjourney , and many others is at its core based on a simple formula: Take a very large neural network, train it on a huge dataset scraped from the Web, and then use it to fulfill a broad range of user requests. Large language models ( LLM s) can answer questions, write code, and spout poetry, while image-generating systems can create convincing cave paintings or contemporary art.

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

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How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

Green Car Reports

A new University of Michigan study compares the cost of ownership for EVs and internal-combustion vehicles across 14 U.S. cities, finding that the path to cost parity between the two varies by region. The study found that the total cost of ownership for a 300-mile midsize electric SUV varies by $52,000 across all the cities studied. EVs were most.

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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

Electrek

When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. But now, the new, first-of-its-kind BioCharger from Air Burners is about to make that job a whole lot easier. more… The post Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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World EV Sales Now Equal 19% Of World Auto Sales — Top Models

CleanTechnica EVs

In November, global plugin vehicle registrations broke their previous monthly sales record (1,291,000 units), which was just set in September. [continued] The post World EV Sales Now Equal 19% Of World Auto Sales — Top Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Analysts: EVs will keep gaining US market share in 2024

Green Car Reports

U.S. EV sales grew significantly in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in the coming year, Bloomberg analysts say in a new report. Analysts estimate that U.S. EV sales reached 1.6 million units in 2023, up from 1.1 million in 2022. And they predict 1.9 million EV sales for 2024, accounting for 13% of the new-car market. Sales could reach 2.1.

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Caterpillar brings electric equipment ecosystem to CES2024

Electrek

Caterpillar turned the heads of CES attendees with a monstrous, all-electric underground mining loader – but the real game-changer wasn’t the big mining rig, or even the electric excavator. Instead, it was Cat’s cutting-edge energy management systems to keep electric equipment charged up and ready to work. more… The post Caterpillar brings electric equipment ecosystem to CES2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December

The Driven EV News

For the first time, electric vehicles accounted for over 50% of the new car market share in New Zealand in December. The post End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023!

CleanTechnica EVs

With the threat of loss of subsidies, New Zealanders have bought electric vehicles at an unprecedented rate, achieving 50% penetration. [continued] The post New Zealand Exceeds 50% Electric Vehicle Penetration In December 2023! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models

Green Car Reports

Hertz on Thursday announced that it's selling about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas, from its U.S. rental fleet to buy gasoline cars. The company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the sales of these vehicles, which represent about one third of its global EV fleet, began in Dec. 2023 and are expected to.

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Ohio’s largest solar farm just came online

Electrek

The largest solar farm in Ohio’s first phase is now fully online and delivering clean electricity to the grid. more… The post Ohio’s largest solar farm just came online appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz now selling former Tesla rentals at bargain prices

Teslarati

Hertz is selling off some of its Tesla models that were formerly rentals, and the vehicles are currently available at some pretty low prices. As part of the Rent2Buy vehicle sales program on its website , Hertz has listed hundreds of its early Tesla rentals for sale at fairly low prices. The vast majority of the inventory vehicles listed are the Model 3, though you can also see a decent amount of Model Y units listed on the web page.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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500 Electric Buses For Belgium, 500 Fuel Cell Trucks For China

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric buses and trucks are gaining ground in important markets around the world as the more and more diesel engines are retired. The post 500 Electric Buses For Belgium, 500 Fuel Cell Trucks For China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

Green Car Reports

Kia has revealed much more about its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy for providing modular vehicles for last-mile delivery and other uses, potentially around the globe. And with the extensive update, on Monday at CES in Las Vegas, it also provided a glimpse of the first several PBV products that are essentially different twists on electric.

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Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

Electrek

A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. more… The post Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Push Is Absolutely Working

InsideEVs

By BloombergNEF's estimation, Hyundai is the number two electric automaker behind Tesla in U.S. market share—passing GM and Ford.

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Top Electric Vehicle Brands in the World — BYD & Tesla in a Different Universe

CleanTechnica EVs

Following up on my detailed report on the top electric vehicle models in the world, let’s look now at the. [continued] The post Top Electric Vehicle Brands in the World — BYD & Tesla in a Different Universe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fresh look for future Honda EVs bows with Saloon, Space-Hub concepts

Green Car Reports

Against the backdrop of CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at its 0 Series (Zero Series) electric vehicles set to launch in 2026—in the form of two new head-turning EV concepts. The two concept vehicles, called Saloon and Space-Hub, are a racy-looking, kammback-profile car and a taller, more upright van or wagon—both built.

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Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000

Electrek

Hertz is starting to sell some of its Tesla Model 3s and they are going for pretty cheap – as low as $14,000 with the used EV tax credit. more… The post Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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CES 2024 Preview: A Tricorder, Magic Mirrors, and a Solar EV

Cars That Think

CES 2024 kicks off on 9 January, but if you’re reading this on Monday, I’m already wandering through this technological wonderland, thanks to early media showcases. And over the past couple months, I’ve been combing through hundreds of advance announcements and embargoed news releases. CES, like just about everything else in tech these days, will be AI heavy.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets donut treatment in snowy weather review

Teslarati

A steady stream of Cybertruck reviews has been rolling in since Tesla began initial deliveries in November, and one new video shared over the weekend offers some snowy weather fun with the electric vehicle (EV). On Saturday, YouTube channel TheStradman shared a video on the Tesla Cybertruck , including a short sequence in which the team turns off traction control in the vehicle to do some donuts in the snow.

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270 miles of EV range was the US-market midpoint in 2023

Green Car Reports

Is 270 miles enough of a rated range in a new electric vehicle? As the Department of Energy pointed out this past week, 270 miles was the median rated range for new 2023-model-year EVs. Meanwhile, the top EV range rating was once again earned by Lucid—for a version of the 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring. Various studies over the past decade.

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Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly grown its deliveries by 25% in the US last year to now hold a 4.2% market share of the US auto market. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market appeared first on Electrek.

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Neuchips' Demos Low-Power AI Upgrade For PCs

Cars That Think

What if any desktop PC could become an AI inference beast with a single upgrade? And what if that transformed beast still sipped power like it was enjoying a martini? That’s the idea pitched by Neuchips , a Taiwanese startup founded in 2019 and known for delivering top-class AI efficiency. It came to CES Unveiled 2024 —the media pregame show before the main event —with a PCIe add-on card that can upgrade the AI capabilities of a typical desktop computer while adding just 55 watts to the PC’s pow

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The Tiny, Ultra Cheap VinFast VF3 EV Is Coming To The U.S.

InsideEVs

The Vietnamese automaker also showcased a mid-size pickup concept that will supposedly become a series production model.

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Hyundai’s hydrogen big picture goes way beyond cars and trucks

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Monday revealed more detail about its hydrogen plans—including a comprehensive look at its work to establish a “hydrogen value chain.” Across Hyundai Motor Group, the company now projects that by 2035 it will use 3 million metric tons annually. By Green Car Reports' calculations, that's enough to keep several million.

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Tesla drastically downgrades Model Y sound system

Electrek

Tesla has drastically downgraded the Model Y’s audio system from 13 to 7 speakers and seemingly getting rid of the subwoofer. Fortunately, it’s only for the base version. more… The post Tesla drastically downgrades Model Y sound system appeared first on Electrek.

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Harvard Spinoff Lobs Solid State Battery Bomb At Fossil Fuels

CleanTechnica EVs

Expectations are high for a new solid state battery from Adden Energy, based on technology developed at Harvard University. The post Harvard Spinoff Lobs Solid State Battery Bomb At Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs Lose 30% Of Their Range On Average In The Winter Vs. Ideal Conditions

InsideEVs

Tesla models seem to be the worst offenders when comparing the observed winter range to the original EPA range.

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2026 Afeela EV gets updated styling, AI-informed driver-assistance

Green Car Reports

Sony provided an update on the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda at CES 2024, but only briefly, and only after 30 minutes or so of discussion about the company's media and gaming efforts. That nicely summarized Sony's priorities. Sony Honda Mobility, the business entity created to bring the Afeela brand to market, is making.

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Four heat pump makers develop successful sub-zero prototypes in the US

Electrek

Four more heat pump manufacturers have successfully developed cold-climate prototypes as part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. more… The post Four heat pump makers develop successful sub-zero prototypes in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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AI and rising cybersecurity threats in 2024

Innovation News Network

Cybersecurity threats and opportunities will continue to grow, but where should organisations focus their efforts? Read more here. The post AI and rising cybersecurity threats in 2024 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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