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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota

Green Car Reports

Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Researchers then compared.

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Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready?

The Driven EV News

Over the next couple of years we expect at least 43 vehicles to come to market with vehicle to grid capabilities. Australian consumers could be the biggest beneficiaries, but do we have our house in order? The post Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready? appeared first on The Driven.

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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. Joining the G-Class in the.

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Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk

Electrek

Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year. The automaker plans to use the robot in its own factory by the end of the year.

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

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Hyundai window-tinting tech could save more energy in summer heat

Green Car Reports

Hyundai has developed a window tint that the automaker claims can help keep interiors cooler—and thus save energy normally used for air conditioning. Unlike materials that simply darken windows, and reduce outward visibility, Hyundai states in a press release that its Nano Cooling Film reduces interior temperatures by specifically blocking.

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Subaru is retiring the Legacy to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers

Electrek

The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for a new era. Subaru is shifting gears as it focuses on new EVs, including SUVs and crossovers.

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Range Rover’s first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV

Electrek

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first electric SUV is being put through the paces ahead of its upcoming debut. Can Range Rover’s new EV compete with Porsche and other luxury automakers?

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Tesla updates future vehicle lineup — and it will arrive sooner than expected

Teslarati

Tesla says it has updated its future vehicle lineup to help accelerate the launch of new models ahead of its previous target of the second half of 2025. The move comes just one quarter after Tesla said it expected “notably lower” growth rates in 2024, as it admitted to being in between growth waves. However, it seems the automaker plans to push these plans sooner rather than later as it is fending off various economic headwinds, sluggish demand, and an increased inventory, which cont

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Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app

Electrek

Tesla has teased its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing app, previously called ‘Tesla Network’, that the automaker is positioning as a Uber competitor.

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Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck

The Driven EV News

Fortescue has rolled out two more electric excavators and says they are more efficient that diesel and will eliminate 95 million litres of diesel when rolled out across its operations. The post Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns

Electrek

Mercedes unveiled its 2025 electric G-Class tonight – which it’s calling the “G580 with EQ technology” – in Beverly Hills, CA, and we’re here at the reveal with all the details.

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Tesla Q1 2024 earnings results: Total revenues of $21.3 billion and $0.45 EPS

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) posted its Q1 2024 earnings report after markets closed today. The results, which were discussed in the Q1 2024 Update Letter, were released after the closing bell on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. Tesla’s earnings come on the heels of a challenging quarter. During the first quarter, Tesla produced 433,371 vehicles and delivered 386,810 vehicles.

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Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot

Electrek

A Tesla driver was arrested for vehicular homicide after he ran over a motorcyclist while driving using Autopilot without paying attention.

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Tesla Says New Vehicles, Including 'Affordable' Models, Are Coming. Musk Has Few Details (Updated)

InsideEVs

The automaker's eagerly anticipated Q1 filing has a few details about what's needed most: new models. Musk would rather talk robots instead.

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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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Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec

Electrek

Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and confirmed a new 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 2.9 seconds.

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Nearly one third of new car buyers in next year looking for fully electric model

The Driven EV News

Survey finds 30 per cent of drivers who plan to buy a new car in the next 12 months intend to get an electric model. The post Nearly one third of new car buyers in next year looking for fully electric model appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’

Electrek

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving (FSD)” Back in.

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New collaboration awarded funding to investigate the impact of cosmic rays on quantum technologies

Innovation News Network

A new collaboration project has been awarded funding to analyse how radiation and cosmic rays impact quantum technologies. Read more here. The post New collaboration awarded funding to investigate the impact of cosmic rays on quantum technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 results: missed expectations, loads release with news

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the first quarter (Q1) 2024 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information.

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TSLA Is Now ALL About AI & Robotaxis

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made it absolutely clear on today’s Tesla conference call: if you don’t believe in Tesla’s AI work and robotaxi plans, you shouldn’t be invested in Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA). The company is not fundamentally a car company, as he noted. It’s fundamentally an AI company. I think. [continued] The post TSLA Is Now ALL About AI & Robotaxis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars

Electrek

Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper electric cars to be built on its current production lines.

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Tesla Reaches 1,000 Cybertrucks Produced A Week

CleanTechnica EVs

There have been a lot of questions about the Tesla Cybertruck’s mass-production potential since the truck was first shown, and we’re clearly in a kind of “production hell” period of the Cybertruck ramp-up. Recently, production was paused and a recall issued because of an issue with the accelerator pedal. Nonetheless, [continued] The post Tesla Reaches 1,000 Cybertrucks Produced A Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in

Electrek

Electric vehicle prices have come down significantly, with the top five most affordable EVs in Q1 all selling for under $41,000. Two Nissan EVs topped the list, while Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota electric models rounded out the top five.

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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Unveiled in Beijing

Electric Cars Report

The all-new Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, unveiled at the Auto China 2024, is fully in keeping with the tradition of the model series established in 1979. It symbolises the fusion of tradition and progress like no other. The all-new electric G-Class remains true to the model’s character, retaining its angular silhouette including all iconic […] The post Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Unveiled in Beijing appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share

Electrek

After losing EV market share in the US in the first three months of 2024, GM believes it can turn things around. GM expects new models like the Chevy Equinox EV and improved battery production will help regain EV market share in the second half of the year.

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Mercedes-Benz Explores Pairing eSprinter Vans With E-Cargo Bikes For Last-Mile Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

A pilot program uses a special Mercedez-Benz eSprinter electric van as a mobile micro-depot which brings ONOMOTION’s standardized container modules to transfer points on its route, where the container is then off-loaded onto an ONO electric cargo bike which then completes the last-mile deliveries. With this system, the electric van. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Explores Pairing eSprinter Vans With E-Cargo Bikes For Last-Mile Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Q1 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q1 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Here, we’ll take a look at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

EV Central

I’ve long wondered why Tesla goes to the trouble of making its cars so damn fast, and powerful, when in most cases they are bought by people who are early adopters, greenies or tech heads, rather than driving enthusiasts. After meeting all of the top executives at Tesla not named Elon at the recent launch of the even faster and more wildly powerful Model 3 Performance, I think I finally get it.

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Sedan Down: Subaru Halts Legacy Production

The Truth About Cars

If yer looking for a midsize sedan with all-wheel drive, the list of choices is about to get smaller. Subaru has announced production of the Legacy will end early in the 2025 calendar. It was only a few days ago we brought news that the Exploding Galaxy brand was holding the line in terms of pricing for the Legacy headed into its 2025 model year, starting at an MSRP of $24,895.

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BEVs That International Automakers Sell In China, But Don’t Want To Offer You – Part 2

CleanTechnica EVs

If you ever had the suspicion that there are BEVs that international automakers sell in China but don’t want to offer to those of us in other markets, well … you were right. In the first part of this series, we discovered that there are many BEVs from international automakers. [continued] The post BEVs That International Automakers Sell In China, But Don’t Want To Offer You – Part 2 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia EV3 teaser reveals new electric SUV’s compact design ahead of its imminent debut

Electrek

The upcoming Kia EV3 design was revealed in a new ad video. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s latest teaser gives us our best look at the new low-cost electric SUV yet.

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Comment on Nio's semi-solid-state battery supplier WeLion and JAC unit to jointly make EVs with up to 1,000 km range by Peter Klausner

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@GustavoMan627 In reply to GustavoMan627. The victims will be the ones that can't differentiate themselves from the rest, in power options, technology, or price. NIO can & is differentiating themselves from the rest.

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Hitachi Energy invests $1.5B to make more transformers for grid upgrades

Electrek

Hitachi Energy is investing $1.5 billion to ramp up transformer production to support electrification efforts worldwide.

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Electric cars will make bigger impact on emissions than electric homes, study finds

The Driven EV News

Selling more electric cars in Australia will have a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting all homes from gas, a Climate Council report has found. The post Electric cars will make bigger impact on emissions than electric homes, study finds appeared first on The Driven.