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First Drive: 2024 VW ID.4 is the opening act it was supposed to be

Green Car Reports

VW has made things right, just in the nick of time. Ahead of the arrival of the much, much anticipated ID.Buzz electric van and the aero-savvy, road-trip-ready VW ID.7 hatchback, Volkswagen has set the stage with a wholesome family-ready EV that delivers in nearly every aspect. It’s a stage that the brand set years ago. Well before the.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Electrek

Many EV drivers carry over habits from driving gasoline cars when they charge EVs, but that leads to wasted time, inconvenience, and range anxiety, according to a new study.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

Green Car Reports

I step on the brake with my left foot, press the accelerator to the mat with my right—then, slip off on the left. Motors whirl to life as they whorl out warp-speed forward thrust. Traffic cones fly by in the side windows like mailboxes on a country road until I let off the pedal and let “B” mode’s regenerative braking lasso.

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Tesla Giga Berlin welcomes Cybertruck on its first trip to Europe

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Berlin bounced back from an alleged arson attack seemingly stronger and better than ever. This was mentioned by CEO Elon Musk during his visit to the facility last week, when he noted that Tesla will not be stopped. Seemingly highlighting this idea, Tesla Giga Berlin recently welcomed the company’s toughest vehicle to date — the Cybertruck, which has arrived in Europe for the first time.

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

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Electric vehicles vs hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: Comparing the benefits

Innovation News Network

Explore the clash between electric cars and hydrogen vehicles as they vie for the future of sustainable transportation. The post Electric vehicles vs hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: Comparing the benefits appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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bp pulse to build huge electric truck charging park in southern England

Electric Cars Report

bp pulse, bp’s EV charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent as part of its strategic drive to create a Europe-wide network of EV charging infrastructure. Strategically located off Junction 10 and 10a of the M20, Ashford International Truckstop is close to […] The post bp pulse to build huge electric truck charging park in southern England appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Future of Flight plan: One step closer to flying taxis

Innovation News Network

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and 999 care deliveries could be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government's Future of Flight plan. The post Future of Flight plan: One step closer to flying taxis appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Audi unveils Q6 e-tron: a new standard for next-gen premium EVs

Electrek

Today, Audi is unveiling the Q6 e-tron, a next-gen electric vehicle based on the new PPE platform co-developed by Audi and Porsche. It is going to compete in the highly popular midsize SUV segment, and when it comes to specs and design, I think the German brand has a winner. But pricing is not available yet.

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How genomic sequencing is transforming biodiversity conservation

Innovation News Network

Genomic expert Neil Ward from PacBio outlines the potential of genomic sequencing in understanding and addressing threats to wildlife. The post How genomic sequencing is transforming biodiversity conservation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Fisker (FSR) stock falls after failing to make an interest payment, pauses EV production

Electrek

EV startup Fisker (FSR) is pausing EV production for six weeks as its financial struggles worsen. Fisker looks to get its finances in order after failing to make an interest payment. The EV maker did get a commitment for up to $150 million in financing, but will it be enough?

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

Brief

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Australian Government invests $840m in rare earths refinery project

Innovation News Network

A rare earths refinery in the country's north is part of efforts to boost the country's role in the energy transition supply chain. The post Australian Government invests $840m in rare earths refinery project appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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VinFast to invest hundreds of millions to implement own global line of branded EV chargers

Electrek

VinFast’s founder has announced a new arm called V-Green to build EV chargers, focused on bolstering global access while prioritizing sessions for VinFast drivers, accelerating the Vietnamese automaker’s expansion into new markets.

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DFDS orders 100 electric trucks from Volvo

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from logistics company DFDS. With this latest order, DFDS has almost doubled its Volvo electric truck fleet to 225 trucks in total – the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe. 95 Volvo electric trucks are currently operational in Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Belgium […] The post DFDS orders 100 electric trucks from Volvo appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

Electrek

Mercedes-AMG is officially previewing its upcoming electric supercar. Shown drifting across a frozen lake during testing, the sporty Mercedes-AMG EV will rival the new +1,000 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and +1,200 hp Lucid Air Sapphire.

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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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Tesla FSD Beta v12.3 at Challenging Unprotected Left Turns

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s latest FSD Beta release v12.3 is generally getting good feedback from beta testers except for a few hiccups here and there. FSD Beta version 11 was struggling at unprotected left turn (UPL) scenarios. Although Tesla kept improving the algorithms, V11 did not improve significantly. Tesla Model 3 owner and ex-US Air. [continued] The post Tesla FSD Beta v12.3 at Challenging Unprotected Left Turns appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ampler launches sleek new lightweight on and off-road commuter electric bikes

Electrek

Ampler Bikes, an Estonian e-bike company that prides itself on high-quality, local European manufacturing, has announced new e-bike models that expand the brand’s focus past the bike lanes and onto the trails.

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Tesla Supercharger network opens to Rivian vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla’s Superchargers are now opening to Rivian vehicles, following the addition of Ford to the charging network just a few weeks ago. Last week, Rivian deployed software update 2024.07.02 , with the release notes saying that Superchargers would soon be opening up to Rivian vehicles. On Monday, Rivian officially announced on X and in a press release that its vehicles can now access Tesla’s more than 15,000 Supercharger stalls in the U.S. and Canada.

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Tesla Roadster won’t really be a car, says Elon Musk

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made new comments about the upcoming next-gen roadster and went as far as saying that it’s “not even really a car.

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Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla and EV debacle costs company big

Teslarati

Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr has decided to step down following the rental firm’s big bet on Tesla and other EVs went awry, as the debacle cost the company big. Hertz announced on Friday that Scherr would leave his post as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors on March 31. He will be succeeded by former Chief Operating Officer of both Delta Airlines and GM’s Cruise self-driving unit, Gil West. “We are thrilled to have Gil join Hertz as Chief Executive Officer,” Tom Wagne

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Canoo (GOEV) stock surges after OKC EV facility gets key approval

Electrek

Shares of American EV startup Canoo (GOEV) are surging after its Oklahoma City facility received approval as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The approval will help improve Canoo improve profitability as it scales production.

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Joint Statement by the U.S. & EU following 11th U.S.–EU Energy Council

CleanTechnica EVs

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and European Union. The eleventh United States–European Union (EU) Energy Council (“Council”) met [on Friday] in Washington, chaired by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. [continued] The post Joint Statement by the U.S. & EU following 11th U.S.

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Save $400 on Velotric T1 ST e-bike at $1,099, level 2 Tesla/EV charger starts from $449, more

Electrek

Kicking off this week’s green deals is the addition of the Velotric T1 ST e-bike to the company’s spring sale at a return $1,099 low. It is joined by the Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 EV Charger that starts from its $449 low , as well as a one-day discount on the Greenworks 80V 16-inch String Trimmer and Axial Blower Combo for $270 , the lowest price we’ve seen since 2022.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

The Truth About Cars

Honda beat everybody to the production gasoline-electric hybrid game in the United States, putting the Insight in showrooms in 1999. Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently.

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Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program

Electrek

This electric forklift concept by Japanese equipment giant Komatsu is powered by sodium-ion batteries and promises safer, cheaper operation than the competition.

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Tesla Looks to Boost Model Y Sales with Threats of Nearing Price Increases

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Model Y is a wildly popular EV on the global stage, but the automaker is still looking for ways to boost sales and keep it relevant. As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2024, Tesla is pushing the Model Y with a message that prices will increase on April 1 in hopes that the threat of higher purchase price s will drive buyers to act in the next two weeks.

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World Recycling Convention offers discount to celebrate Global Recycling Day

Innovation News Network

To celebrate Global Recycling Day today (18 March), the World Recycling Convention has announced a 20% discount on registration. The post World Recycling Convention offers discount to celebrate Global Recycling Day appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford's BlueCruise Under Scrutiny After Fatal Crash

The Truth About Cars

Tesla’s Autopilot and Full-Self Driving tech have been under scrutiny for a while now over their repeated failure to stop collisions and monitor driver behavior. Now, it’s Ford’s turn under the spotlight with its BlueCruise system. The NTSB said it wants to find out if the system was in use when a Mustang Mach-E was involved in a deadly crash in San Antonio, Texas.

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Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for solar PV manufacturing

Innovation News Network

Find out how the Inflation Reduction Act is revolutionising solar PV manufacturing, fostering growth and technological advancement. The post Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for solar PV manufacturing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Mercedes-AMG Gifts All-Wheel Drive to Slinky GT, Jacks the Sticker

The Truth About Cars

It will be of little surprise to learn that Mercedes-AMG, like just about every other car company on this green earth, are fettling the prices of their wares. Still, even the one-percenters who fork out for sporty machines like the Merc GT coupe may be blinking in askance upon seeing that model’s new sticker price. Now offered solely with all-wheel drive, the two-door AMG GT now starts at an eye-watering $136,050 in GT55 guise, a walk of some 16 grand up the price ladder compared to the last-gen

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UK EV chargepoints to benefit from funding boost

Innovation News Network

The UK Government will continue to deliver its Local Electric Vehicle fund to councils, which can choose the location of EV chargepoints. The post UK EV chargepoints to benefit from funding boost appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Used Car of the Day: 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio

The Truth About Cars

Today we go back to Italy for this 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio. This one is a high-mileage example with almost 230K on the clock. The engine has been rebuilt, the five-speed manual transmission has been replaced, and the clutch is new. The steering-rack mounts are also new and the brakes, suspension, and driveshafts have been rebuilt. Our seller also reupholstered the interior, refurbished the wheels, repainted the car, and added new tires.

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1st Impressions of Tesla FSD v12.3 from Beta Testers (Videos)

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla (TSLA) started rolling out FSD Beta v12.3 (2023.44.30.25) to non-employee beta testers on Tuesday. First impressions testing videos of this new Tesla Full Self-Driving build have started to surface on social media platforms like X and Facebook. The majority of early beta testers are reporting that the new v12.3. [continued] The post 1st Impressions of Tesla FSD v12.3 from Beta Testers (Videos) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian R1S And R1T Owners Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

InsideEVs

Plug & charge works, too, and owners don’t even need the Tesla smartphone app.

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Fisker pauses production, gains funding commitment amidst financial woes

Teslarati

Fisker will pause production of its electric vehicles (EVs) for six weeks, and the company also says it has received a financial commitment of up to $150 million amidst financial concerns. On Monday, the EV maker said it will sell convertible notes at a 10 percent discount to one of its existing investors, generating up to $150 million, according to Reuters.

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