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Tesla Model S Plaid reports for police duty

Green Car Reports

The next Tesla to become a cop car is the Model S Plaid UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance created the police package for the Model S UP.FIT has also made a police-spec Cybertruck Unplugged Performance is displaying a new Tesla police car from its UP.FIT division at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This time, it's the Model S Plaid that's.

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Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants

The Driven EV News

Two of Australia's biggest trucking groups land federal funds to roll out 54 electric trucks and build charging infrastructure to support them. The post Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants appeared first on The Driven.

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Chinese solar giant Trina sells its Texas factory a week after it opens

Electrek

Trina Solar is selling its Texas solar panel factory as the US scrutinizes Chinese companies cashing in on Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks.

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Tesla China receives apology from car blogger over dishonest braking test

Teslarati

Tesla China recently received an apology from prolific car blogger and influencer Chen Zhengang over a controversial braking test from 2021. As per the car blogger, his video misrepresented the Tesla Model 3’s automatic emergency braking performance. The car blogger, who has millions of followers online, produced videos in 2021 featuring a comparison between the automatic emergency braking systems of a Tesla Model 3 and an Xpeng P7.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Mercedes-Benz AMG developing standalone electric full-size SUV

Green Car Reports

A three-row electric AMG-badged Mercedes-Benz SUV is in the works The EV will ride on a new AMG.EA dedicated EV platform Prototypes are expected to start road testing this winter Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division is working on an all-electric full-size SUV that will be distinct from anything sold by the main Mercedes brand. AMG has produced.

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What Falling Sales? Plugins Grew to a Record 1.7 Million Units in September!

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 33% in September 2024 compared to September 2023. There were 1.7 million registrations, which is a new record. BEVs were up by 12% YoY (year over year), to over one million units, but plugin hybrids did even better, jumping 57% YoY, selling over 0.6. [continued] The post What Falling Sales? Plugins Grew to a Record 1.7 Million Units in September!

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Toyota Calls California EV Rules 'Impossible'

InsideEVs

A top Toyota executive is challenging California's EV "mandate." Is there really one in place?

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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire

Green Car Reports

The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire.

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Tesla Giga Texas Boring Co. tunnel gets paint as it nears completion

Teslarati

Crews have begun painting the inside of the Boring Company tunnel being built at Gigafactory Texas, as shown in an update shared over the weekend. In a video update posted by Giga Texas observer and drone pilot Brad Sloan on Saturday, you can see workers painting the interior walls of the Boring Company’s so-called “Cybertunnel,” as the company nears completion.

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Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs and goes into ’emergency’ mode

Electrek

Nissan is in full-throttle emergency mode to save itself: the automaker is cutting 9,000 jobs, slashing production capacity, and selling off its stake in Mitsubishi Motors. The CEO is also reducing his own salary by half.

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

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Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets

The Driven EV News

Supermarket giant Coles and recycling firm CD Dodd are the latest companies to add electric prime movers to their transport fleets in Victoria and Western Australia. The post Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development

Green Car Reports

Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. After launching the low-range MX-30 crossover, which has already been discontinued in the U.S., with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has.

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Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers

InsideEVs

AT&T and Voltpost are joining forces to boost curbside EV charging in Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area.

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Tesla updated its summon feature. Now this owner can’t get to his car.

Electrek

Tesla recently sent out an update to its vehicle “summon” feature – which it calls Actually Smart Summon – and as a result, one Tesla owner can no longer use his car.

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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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Renewable-powered facility with pull-through charging wins best EV charger award

The Driven EV News

EV charging station that is powered by renewables, provides a priority bay for people with disabilities and pull-through charging for EVs wins AEVA best charging award. The post Renewable-powered facility with pull-through charging wins best EV charger award appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian R2 will get Arizona-made batteries from LG

Green Car Reports

Batteries bound for U.S. Rivian R2 models will come from Arizona LG will supply Rivian with 67 gigawatt-hours over five years 4695 format is set to be shared with R3, R3X Next-generation cylindrical battery cells for the Rivian R2 SUV will come from LG Energy Solution and its Arizona plant, the battery supplier and U.S. EV maker confirmed.

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You've Never Seen An Audi Like This Before

InsideEVs

Audi needs some wins in China. This wagon aims to do that 764 horsepower and 435 miles of electric range.

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US nonprofit set to buy 500 electric semi trucks by 2028 in $250M deal

Electrek

Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “ the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8 trucks in the country.

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MojaEV Kenya Launches 100 NETA V Electric Cars for Nairobi Taxi Market

CleanTechnica EVs

MojaEV aims to introduce a total of 500 NETA V electric cars by mid-2025 Although the Kenyan vehicle market is quite small, there are quite a number of exciting developments when it comes to electrification. For example, electric motorcycles are starting to gain significant traction in Kenya in terms of. [continued] The post MojaEV Kenya Launches 100 NETA V Electric Cars for Nairobi Taxi Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV teased with focus on efficiency

Green Car Reports

A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact sedan arrives next year, with an all-electric variant as part of the lineup. Mercedes first showed a camouflaged prototype of the CLA-Class EV in October, and on Wednesday it released a further tease in the form of a video of CEO Ola Källenius driving one of the prototypes. Underneath.

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Kia's Off-Road Van And EV9 Are The Perfect Electric Escape

InsideEVs

Kia unveiled two electric overlander concepts at SEMA, and oh how I wish they were production cars.

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CATL pushes forward with all-solid-state EV batteries

Electrek

The world’s largest EV battery maker is advancing a new type of battery, promising higher energy density. According to a new local report, CATL is investing heavily while ramping up its workforce to bring all-solid-state EV batteries to market.

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To Be Electrocuted, Or Eaten By A Shark? That Is The Question.

CleanTechnica EVs

Standing in front of the solid awesomeness of the BYD Shark brought back to memory the surreal comments of a certain presidential candidate. He opined that he would rather be electrocuted than eaten by a shark. In Australia, legacy automakers might not get much choice — they may well be. [continued] The post To Be Electrocuted, Or Eaten By A Shark? That Is The Question. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia PV5 WKNDR concept readies the electric van for adventures

Green Car Reports

Kia unveiled an electric camper van at SEMA Based on the PV5, the WKNDR previews the potential for a recreational EV Production of the PV5 and its variants is slated for 2025 The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is typically a showcase for modified production vehicles and aftermarket parts, but this year Kia brought an adventure-ready electric.

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Tesla’s LA Diner and Supercharger gets its first full drive-in screen

Teslarati

Tesla has been hard at work on its Southern California diner, Supercharger, and drive-in movie theater location over the past year or so, and a recent update shows that the site has finally gotten its first full movie screen. In a video update shared by drone observer and YouTube channel 247Tesla over the weekend, you can see the frame for the screen on the Northern side of the lot now covered with a 45-foot LED display, as the site begins to take shape on the drive-in side of things.

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Lucid (LCID) is gaining momentum in Europe’s largest auto market with its luxury EVs

Electrek

Home to luxury automakers like Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid just had its second consecutive month of record EV registrations in Europe’s largest auto market.

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EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

October saw plugin EVs take 62.2% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV volume fell YoY, though PHEV volume increased. Overall auto volume was 25,026 units, flat YoY. The Tesla Model Y was once again the best selling BEV. October’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 62.2%. [continued] The post EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Reversing course, Volvo EX30 coming to US in 2024

Green Car Reports

The Volvo EX30's U.S. arrival was delayed due to tariffs Volvo's now said the EX30 will arrive before the end of the year The first EX30s to arrive in the U.S. will be $46,195 dual-motor models After being delayed in the wake of increased tariffs, the Volvo EX30 small electric crossover will reach the U.S. by the end of this year. First shown in.

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Tesla is opening its first store in the Philippines this week

Teslarati

Tesla has announced an official opening date for its first store in the Philippines, after the company was seen starting a buildout of the location near the country’s capital city earlier this year. Following sightings of the under-construction Tesla storefront in the Manila metropolitan area in September, the company has now announced plans to hold a media opening for the site on November 8 (via Top Gear ).

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BYD puts the brakes on its Canada launch – for now

Electrek

BYD has decided to stall its plans to enter Canada, deterred by the country’s 100% federal tariffs on EVs imported from China. But here’s how BYD will likely make the move to enter the US or Canada anyway.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in. [continued] The post Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Karma Invictus positioned as Revero performance variant

Green Car Reports

The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, date Karma hasn't said how much the Invictus costs Karma Automotive this week unveiled yet another update of the long-lived Revero plug-in hybrid. The Karma Invictus is a more performance-focused.

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Tesla improves critical safety feature in new update

Teslarati

Tesla has improved a critical safety feature in a new software update, helping make its vehicles safer than before. Tesla is rolling out a new blind spot warning feature, bolstering its vehicle safety by adding a capability to the already-existing characteristic. The blind spot indicator has always helped alert drivers of vehicles that might not be visible when the car is in motion, an especially pertinent feature when driving on the highway or other multi-lane roads.

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Suzuki unveils its first EV, a global electric SUV that will be re-badged as a Toyota

Electrek

Japan’s Suzuki has finally unveiled its first all-electric vehicle. On Monday, Suzuki introduced the e Vitara in Europe, a global electric SUV that will soon join Toyota’s lineup.

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