Mon.May 13, 2024

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VW reveals more US ID.Buzz feature details—no pricing yet

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen has confirmed feature, trim, and color combinations for the upcoming 2025 ID.Buzz in its long-awaited U.S. specification. The ID.Buzz will initially arrive for the U.S. in a launch-only 1st Edition version, VW confirmed, plus two other trims: Pro S and Pro S Plus. Pricing of the U.S. version won’t be announced until close to its.

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Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

The Driven EV News

Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world's efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst. The post Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Green Car Reports

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of.

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BYD launches sleek new Tesla Model Y rivaling Sea Lion 07 electric SUV starting at $26K

Electrek

BYD officially launched its new Sea Lion 07, a mid-size smart electric SUV poised to rival Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Starting at 189,800 yuan ($26,250), the BYD Sea Lion 07 is the first EV based on its new e-Platform 3.0 Evo.

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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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Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainment

Green Car Reports

Sony is in the process of launching its own Afeela EV brand in partnership with Honda, but in the meantime the company's new in-car entertainment app is debuting in the Vinfast VF 8 electric SUV. Dubbed Ridevu, this feature offers access to a regularly updated library of over 2,000 movies over a 12-month subscription period, according to Vinfast.

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Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing is out

Electrek

Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord.

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Tesla now spends ad money to influence shareholders approval of Elon Musk’s $55B payday

Electrek

Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package.

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Tesla walks back Supercharger team layoffs, rehires executive

Teslarati

Tesla is walking back some of the layoffs to its Supercharger team, according to a new report, as the electric automaker brought back a key executive in one of the most crucial parts of its business. In April, Tesla laid off many members of its Supercharging team, including two key executives : Max de Zegher, who was the Director of North American Charging, and Rebecca Tinucci, a Senior Director of the Charging Team.

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BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

The Driven EV News

Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top-speed than the Seal. The post BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered appeared first on The Driven.

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Miami Beach Police Showcase Rolls-Royce Recruitment Vehicle, Angering Everyone

The Truth About Cars

The Miami Beach Police Department has revealed its newest recruitment tool — a Rolls-Royce modified with MBPD graphics and flashing lights.& Miami Beach Police shared the news over X (formerly Twitter) by stating the “MBPD and professional staff exemplify the highest standards of dedication and quality policing in our unparalleled commitment to the residents and visitors we serve.

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

Brief

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AI in mining exploration: Pioneering sustainable practices with global impact

Innovation News Network

Four Point is bringing its expertise in implementing AI in mining practices to bring it to Europe to upgrade efficiency and sustainability. The post AI in mining exploration: Pioneering sustainable practices with global impact appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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47% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo EX30 #1 in April In a negative month in the overall market (down 4% to 28,432 units), April saw plugin registrations increase by 11% YoY, to 13,274 units. As a result, the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 47% last month, in line with the year-to-date average. That’s mostly. [continued] The post 47% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for North America Will Be Offered In Two Trims And First Edition

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America announced today the offer structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The ID. Buzz will be offered stateside in three trims—Pro S and Pro S Plus, along with a launch-only 1st Edition—with a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models; 4Motion all-wheel-drive models […] The post 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for North America Will Be Offered In Two Trims And First Edition appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains

Innovation News Network

The Advanced Propulsion Centre details its commitment to developing the technologies that can realise zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. The post Decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public

The Driven EV News

The EV Power Up program offers electricity at 8c per kilowatt hour, which Origin estimates could fill a Tesla Model Y for $4.60. The post Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public appeared first on The Driven.

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Pennsylvania wastewater could supply 40% of US lithium demand

Innovation News Network

New findings suggest that almost half the US demand for lithium could be produced from wastewater in Pennsylvania. The post Pennsylvania wastewater could supply 40% of US lithium demand appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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An Industrial Blueprint For Batteries In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

A new report explores how Europe can successfully build a sustainable battery value chain Executive summary As Europe is decarbonising its economy, it is facing a monumental challenge to rebuild the fossil-based system into a carbon free one. Batteries and the materials that go into making them are central to. [continued] The post An Industrial Blueprint For Batteries In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ChargePoint and CBRE Report Shows Increase in Workplace EV Charger Demand

Green Fleet Magazine

The demand for workplace electric vehicle charging stations is increasing as trends show a rise in charging sessions. More stations are needed, according to the report.

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Corrosion resistance in molten salt environments

Innovation News Network

VCU is developing metal treatments to increase corrosion resistance in molten salt systems, improving cost-efficiency and reducing waste. The post Corrosion resistance in molten salt environments appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla’s former Supercharger lead in Europe starts a new executive role

Teslarati

Tesla has launched multiple rounds of layoffs over the past few weeks, seemingly including multiple whole departments like the advertising and Supercharging teams. However, just as the company has hired back a key executive from the Supercharging team who was laid off, yet another executive in Europe who left months ago has officially assumed the lead position at another charging company.

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Supply, Lease-Returns, and Interest Rates Driving Near-Term Vehicle Market

Green Fleet Magazine

CAR 2024: An all-star panel of economists and data analysts find that used/wholesale vehicle prices and values will remain above the previous “normal” levels last seen in the late 2010s.

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First look at Tesla Cybertruck’s new interior option

Teslarati

Last week, Tesla launched a new Cybertruck interior option with Tactical Grey, an alternative from the default color of White that has been offered since the truck was first delivered last November. Now, we are getting a first look at the Tactical Grey with new images that have been shared. The Tesla Cybertruck interior is minimalistic, clean, and simple, like the rest of the company’s lineup.

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2023 Toyota Crown Platinum Review – Eating (Some) Crow

The Truth About Cars

I was a tad harsh last year after I drove the 2023 Toyota Crown for the first time. I got a Platinum trim for testing months later – and while I stand by what I wrote regarding lower trims, the Platinum offered a more pleasant experience than I’d had during my first drive. Well, mostly more pleasant. There’s still a tiny bit of baking to do. The Platinum trim gets a hybrid setup that mates a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with two electric motors for a system total of 340 horsepower.

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European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). This carbon saving rises to. [continued] The post European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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QOTD: Will Chinese Automakers Eat Everyone's Lunch?

The Truth About Cars

I just finished reading a piece that's been bouncing around the Internet for a few days now. Inside EVs sent automotive journalist Kevin Williams to the Beijing Auto Show, and Williams walked away feeling like Chinese automakers are, generally speaking, building cars that could come to the States and immediately steal plenty of buyers from American, European, Japanese, and Korean automakers.

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What Would US Transportation Look Like If Internal Combustion Engines Prevail?

CleanTechnica EVs

Hollywood is usually the harbinger of worst case scenarios. Terrorist attacks on urban centers. Zombies that wreak havoc. Your enemy is your biological father. Recently, though, the most popular films seem to have forgotten the climate crisis, ignoring the hottest temperatures ever recorded, more severe storms, drought, wildfires, biodiversity loss, [continued] The post What Would US Transportation Look Like If Internal Combustion Engines Prevail?

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

Electrek

Chevy released what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown.

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Coming at you! Artificial Intelligence is disrupting electric car design – and Polestar is all-in

EV Central

EV start-up Polestar is embracing artificial intelligence as it turns to computer design to help shape its future models. The still-fresh Sino-Swedish EV brand nominates design as one of its three pillars – innovation and sustainability being the others – and it’s keen to pull every high-tech lever to bring cars to market sooner and stand out in an increasingly crowded and competitive electric car market.

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Cargo e-bikes have gotten so big, this one has six wheels and can jackknife

Electrek

It’s true: cargo e-bikes are replacing trucks and vans for city deliveries like we’ve never seen before. With an ever-increasing push towards removing those heavy vehicles from our roads, larger electric cargo bikes are starting to pop up, offering to handle more of the loads typically seen carried by trucks. The new Cityshuttle ePack4 is the latest, and perhaps the biggest, to grace the streets.

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Report: New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Could Return to V8 Power

The Truth About Cars

The Mercedes-AMG “63” cars long featured hand-built V8 engines, but the brand stepped away from that model with the recent C 63 S E Performance. Its four-cylinder engine with F1-derived tech and a bafflingly complex turbo system didn’t resonate with buyers because its 671 horsepower wasn’t enough to overcome the decision to cut the number of cylinders in half.

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Xpeng Announces Expansion Into Australia; Appoints TrueEV As Exclusive Partner

CleanTechnica EVs

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — TrueEV, an advocate for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with leading smart electric vehicle company XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Australian automotive market with the launch of luxurious and technologically advanced EV. [continued] The post Xpeng Announces Expansion Into Australia; Appoints TrueEV As Exclusive Partner appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Comment on Onvo has prioritized low energy consumption from day 1, says Nio sub-brand chief by JohnW

CN EV Post

@Neehaw Asinine In reply to Neehaw Asinine. Efficiency is nice but people quite happily swap it for practicality, styling and handling. SUVs aren't efficient, low profile tyres aren't, non blobby styling isn't etc.

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Multiple Injuries and Arrests at Tesla's German Gigafactory Protests

The Truth About Cars

Tesla’s German plant has run into pushback on multiple occasions, as protestors opposed to the automaker’s expansion in the region have been very public with their stance. Most recently, a group of around 800 people gathered at the Tesla plant near Berlin , but the situation quickly went sideways, resulting in multiple injuries and arrests. Officials said that 16 people were arrested on charges ranging from damaging new vehicles to breaking into a local airfield.

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Comment on Onvo has prioritized low energy consumption from day 1, says Nio sub-brand chief by nov22

CN EV Post

Inside China, EV are mostly bought by consumer focusing on savings on operational cost. Almost all the taxi or ridehailing vehicles are EREV or BEV. Traditional ICE taxi just can't compete with EV at all. Because charging is inconvenient for many condo residents, they need a BEV which is highly efficient in energy savings. Majority of the chinese consumers live in condo buildings.

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