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2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit's 2022 launch. The automaker claims.

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Tesla starts shipping $3,000 Cybertruck tent, looks nothing like what was unveiled

Electrek

Tesla has started shipping its ‘Basecamp’, a $3,000 tent designed for the back of the Cybertruck. It’s a bit of a This disappointment as it looks nothing like what was originally unveiled.

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India Injects $15 Billion Into Semiconductors

Cars That Think

The government of India has approved a major investment in semiconductor and electronics production that will include the country’s first state-of-the-art semiconductor fab. It announced that three plants—one semiconductor fab and two packaging and test facilities—will break ground within 100 days. The government has approved 1.26 trillion Indian rupee ($15.2 billion) for the projects.

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“It is concerning:” Volkswagen may quit car lobby after Tesla and Polestar pull plug

The Driven EV News

VW says it is reviewing car lobby membership after EV specialists Tesla and Polestar quit over its stance against vehicle emission standards. The post “It is concerning:” Volkswagen may quit car lobby after Tesla and Polestar pull plug appeared first on The Driven.

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

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GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales

Green Car Reports

GM announced Friday that it’s dropping prices by up to $6,520 on its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, while resuming sales and deliveries of the model to customers. The Blazer EVs once again reaching customers have been given “significant software updates,” according to Chevrolet. Examples include updates to the ambient lighting system.

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This town is going to cover its cemetery with solar canopies

Electrek

The residents of Saint-Joachim in Pays de la Loire, France, are putting solar canopies over their cemetery.

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Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent

The Driven EV News

Tesla regains its market dominance in Australia EV market, with the refreshed Model 3 becoming the best selling passenger car in the country. The post Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent appeared first on The Driven.

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Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changes

Green Car Reports

Startup vehicle maker Aptera said it has begun production-intent builds on the body for its three-wheel solar EV, although the timeline for actual deliveries might not be quite as bright as it sounds In a video address accompanying the update, CEO Steve Fambro noted that Aptera chose Italy’s CPC Group for its “incredible ability”

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BYD launches cheaper Seagull electric car with starting price under $10,000 to fuel price war

Electrek

BYD’s cheapest electric car just got even more affordable. The EV maker is fueling its price war with gas-powered cars with the launch of its newest “mini Lamborghini” electric car. The BYD Seagull EV Honor Edition starts at $9,700 (69,800 yuan), 5% cheaper than the previous model.

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Video Friday: Human to Humanoid

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. HRI 2024 : 11–15 March 2024, BOULDER, COLORADO Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Enjoy today’s videos!

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

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“We cannot support it:” Polestar follows Tesla out of car lobby over Toyota led campaign

The Driven EV News

Polestar follows Tesla out the door of Australia's main car lobby, saying its campaign against vehicle emission standards cannot be supported. The post “We cannot support it:” Polestar follows Tesla out of car lobby over Toyota led campaign appeared first on The Driven.

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Analysts: 40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost sales

Green Car Reports

A number of factors may be converging to lower EV battery prices, which in turn could boost EV demand, according to new analysis from Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect nearly a 40% decline in EV battery prices between 2023 and 2025, and for EVs to "reach breakthrough levels in terms of cost parity" with internal-combustion vehicles in some markets as.

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BMW gives you extra cash to switch from a Tesla or other EVs, but not from a gas car

Electrek

BMW introduced a new incentive for its EV buyers: $1,000 off if you switch from a Tesla or other EVs. The new conquest program doesn’t apply to gas car as the German automaker goes for low picking fruits.

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More Affordable Electric Cars Are Starting To Arrive In More Places Around The World

CleanTechnica EVs

$25,000 seems to be the magical number when it comes to the upfront purchase price of EVs to get things. [continued] The post More Affordable Electric Cars Are Starting To Arrive In More Places Around The World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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New York's Newest Public EV Charger Could Add 200 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes

InsideEVs

Google-backed start-up Gravity intends to add thousands of DC fast chargers in the U.S. annually.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV charges up next muscle car era

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is not like other electric vehicles. The three- and five-door hatchback hurtles the performance brand into its electric future by embracing all the muscle car machismo of its past. As for range and efficiency—the typical pride points of an EV launch— Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis was characteristically blunt.

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Amazon just bought a 100% nuclear-powered data center

Electrek

One of the US's largest nuclear power plants will directly power cloud service provider Amazon Web Services' new data center.

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Better to buy pollution credits than “waste” money on EVs, says Toyota CEO

The Driven EV News

North America CEO says Toyota would rather buy pollution credits than invest in electric vehicles, while Australian head of sales says they'd rather pay the fines than buy credits. The post Better to buy pollution credits than “waste” money on EVs, says Toyota CEO appeared first on The Driven.

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The ‘2023 Japan EV Of The Year’ Was A Chinese-Made BYD

InsideEVs

Another BYD model managed to snag third place, while second place was snagged by a Korean-made Hyundai.

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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America

Green Car Reports

Gravity, a New York-based EV charging startup backed by Google Ventures, claims to be rolling out the fastest chargers in the U.S. The startup's chargers, which as of Monday are available for public use at a single location in New York City, can charge at a peak power rate of 500 kw and add 2,400 miles of range per hour of charging, equivalent to.

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Florida has no wind turbines but it’s going to ban them anyway

Electrek

Florida legislature is about to ban offshore wind turbines in state waters, which wouldn’t be put there to begin with, to protect the beaches.

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Tesla Cybertrucks Piling Up … In Utah!

CleanTechnica EVs

As I came out of church Sunday, my neighbor with a red Tesla Model 3 Performance (see top photo from. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertrucks Piling Up … In Utah! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What U.S. Members Think About Regulating AI

Cars That Think

With the rapid proliferation of AI systems, public policymakers and industry leaders are calling for clearer guidance on governing the technology. The majority of U.S. IEEE members express that the current regulatory approach to managing artificial intelligence (AI) systems is inadequate. They also say that prioritizing AI governance should be a matter of public policy, equal to issues such as health care, education, immigration, and the environment.

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Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000

Green Car Reports

The Rivian R2 electric SUV won't be the least expensive model in the startup automaker's lineup. On Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe surprised everyone at the R2 debut by unveiling the R3 hatchback, as well as a performance variant called the R3X. When they eventually arrive after the R2, which won't hit the market until the first half of 2026, the R3.

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Apple talks with Mercedes, Ford, Tesla, and more detailed in new in-depth Apple Car report

Electrek

As you may be familiar with by now, Apple has officially canceled its project to build an electric car. The.

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EVs Take 51.8% Share In Sweden — Fleet Update

CleanTechnica EVs

February’s market saw plugin EVs take 51.8% share in Sweden, down YoY from 54.0%. Plugin volumes were down YoY for. [continued] The post EVs Take 51.8% Share In Sweden — Fleet Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets A Bigger Battery And More Buttons

InsideEVs

Everyone's favorite Giugiaro-cyberpunk electric SUV gets some upgrades we're very excited about.

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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a number of changes, including faster charging, more range, quicker acceleration, and retuned ride and handling. These changes, which previously weren't expected to arrive until the 2025 model year, are incorporated into a new Q4 55 E-Tron grade that replaces the Q4 50 E-Tron. Standard SUV and Sportback body styles are.

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Tesla launches Model Y with just 2 seats as a smart business solution

Electrek

Tesla has launched a new Model Y configuration with just 2 seats – leaving a ton of room in the back for transport or a custom solution. It is aimed at businesses.

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EVs At 24.8% Share In UK — Tesla Back On Top

CleanTechnica EVs

February saw plugin EVs at 24.8% share of the UK auto market, up from 22.9% year on year. Full electric. [continued] The post EVs At 24.8% Share In UK — Tesla Back On Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A Great EV Fast-Charging Station Will Probably Be Like A Great Gas Station

InsideEVs

EV drivers want many of the same amenities that gas car owners regularly use, like air pumps, vacuums, and convenience store items nearby.

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Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weekly

Green Car Reports

Automakers tend to quote a figure often: That about 85% of EV drivers charge at home the majority of the time. That said, survey results out this past week from EV charging software company ChargeLab underscore that the reality is more nuanced. Looking specifically at those with home charging, the firm found that while that may be the case, 59.6%.

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Next-gen EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas cars by 2027

Electrek

In three short years, battery electric vehicles will be cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles of the same size due to improved manufacturing methods – at least that’s the latest prediction from market research firm Gartner. Of course, those gains may be lost to the rising price of EV repairs.

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US Military Eyeballs Super-Sporty Electric Vehicles For All-Terrain Duty

CleanTechnica EVs

The US Army Corps of Engineers is taking a closeup look at sporty new electric vehicles for disaster response and humanitarian aid. The post US Military Eyeballs Super-Sporty Electric Vehicles For All-Terrain Duty appeared first on CleanTechnica.