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Tesla Autopilot Director Ashok Elluswamy promoted to VP of AI Software

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Tesla Director of Autopilot Software Ashok Elluswamy has been promoted to Vice President of AI Software. The promotion was listed on the Tesla executive’s personal LinkedIn page. Elluswamy has been with Tesla for 10 years and 10 months as of writing. His long tenure in the electric vehicle maker started in January 2014, when he was hired as a Software Engineer for Tesla’s Autopilot program.

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GM CEO warns China’s EV price war is a ‘race to the bottom’ despite push for affordability

Electrek

Mary Barra is sounding the alarm. GM’s CEO warned that China’s escalating EV price war is putting automakers globally under intense pressure. Although she called it a “race to the bottom” with many companies losing money, Barra admitted that the American automaker isn’t immune.

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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20

Green Car Reports

Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced its Robotaxi. The Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle is so.

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Tesla needs to come clean about HW3 before the word ‘fraud’ comes out

Electrek

The walls are closing on Tesla’s claim that millions of its vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) computers will be capable of unsupervised self-driving. Tesla needs to come clean before the word “fraud” comes out.

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

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EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs

The Driven EV News

Global EV battery prices could drop by almost another 50 per cent by 2026, according to Goldman Sachs, bringing with it the potential of price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. The post EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs appeared first on The Driven.

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Brisbane Metro — The End of Diesel Buses?

CleanTechnica EVs

Like many modern cities, Brisbane was serviced by an efficient electric tram network until the ’70s, when it was ripped up and diesel buses took the place of trams. We’ve all seen Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and so we know who was really behind that move. In a retro revolution, [continued] The post Brisbane Metro — The End of Diesel Buses? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi will see worldwide release

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Tesla Semi will be sold worldwide. This should allow the Tesla Semi to make a difference in the emissions of the transportation sector in markets across the globe. Musk’s update came as a response to a video posted by the official Tesla Manufacturing account , which featured the Gigafactory Berlin team checking out the Semi.

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Volkswagen ID.3 gains new LFP battery pack to keep up with cheaper EVs in China

Electrek

Volkswagen is launching a new ID.3 model in China with an LFP battery pack as it looks to compete with lower-priced rivals. Chinese automakers like CATL and BYD dominate the LFP battery market, but VW hopes the new model can help spark sales in the world’s largest EV market.

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Tariffs Aren't Going To Stop China's EVs From Marching On Europe

InsideEVs

Plus, the Cybertruck reservation list isn't so exclusive anymore, and Toyota warns that going full-EV threatens Japan's job market.

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Real Zero at Fortescue

CleanTechnica EVs

Fortescue has been in the news a lot recently. Just a few weeks ago, at a United Nations roundtable, Fortescue Executive Chairman Dr Andrew Forrest AO unveiled a plan to move mining operations from “net zero” to “real zero.” “The detailed timeline shows how Fortescue will eliminate Scope 1 and. [continued] The post Real Zero at Fortescue appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses

Green Car Reports

Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. "If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people's jobs would be lost," said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is.

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Starlink receives praise from healthcare providers

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Starlink received praise from healthcare providers in Rwanda recently. Pilot tests for SpaceX’s Starlink internet services started in Rwanda in 2023. The aerospace company collaborated with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to get Starlink’s pilot tests running in Rwanda. By June last year, the Rwandan Government had installed Starlink at 40 health centers across a few regions, including Rusizi, Rulindo, and Kigali.

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Hyundai wants to develop industry-leading 300Wh/kg LFP batteries for affordable EVs

Electrek

To be the best, you must beat the best. Hyundai Motor is developing ultra-high-capacity LFP batteries to power upcoming low-cost Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles. Aiming for an energy density of around 300 Wh/kg, Hyundai’s LFP batteries would top China’s CATL and BYD.

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U.S. EV Sales Hit Another Record In Q3 2024: '10% Share Within Reach'

InsideEVs

General Motors has officially become America's second-best-selling EV maker behind Tesla, pushing Hyundai Motor Group into the third spot.

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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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Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, I wrote about having only an electric car as a powerful storm was powering toward my family’s home. I looked at the implications if you are evacuating and if you are staying. We decided to stay. Luckily for us, the storm slightly weakened and turned slightly south, saving our. [continued] The post Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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U.S.: EV Sales Hit Another Record in Q3 2024

Electric Cars Report

According to new data from Kelley Blue Book, EV sales in the U.S. continued their upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2024, reaching new heights in both volume and market share. Despite a slight slowdown in year-over-year growth, EV sales increased by 11% compared to the previous year, with an estimated 346,309 EVs sold […] The post U.S.: EV Sales Hit Another Record in Q3 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Cybertruck is US’ 3rd best-selling EV in Q3, behind Model 3 and Model Y

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Cox Automotive data has revealed that the Tesla Cybertruck was the United States’ third best-selling electric vehicle in the third quarter of 2024. The all-electric pickup truck was just behind its two stablemates, the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan, which were the U.S.’ best and second-best-selling EVs in Q3 2024, respectively. As could be seen in Kelley Blue Book’s Electric Vehicle Sales Report Q3 2024 , Tesla remains the undisputed king of EVs in the United States, with 166,923 vehicles

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BYD to break into Europe’s largest auto market with EVs priced around $30,000

Electrek

BYD predicts rapid EV growth in Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, within the next six months. With EVs starting at around $30,000 (25,000 euros), BYD expects to win over German buyers quickly.

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Quantum error correction breakthrough revolutionises quantum computing

Innovation News Network

Discover how a hybrid quantum error correction technique is revolutionising quantum computing by enhancing efficiency and fault tolerance. The post Quantum error correction breakthrough revolutionises quantum computing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Mexico’s New President Has A Plan: A Cheap Mexican EV For The Masses Called “Olinia”

CleanTechnica EVs

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s new president (inaugurated in October 1st), has a plan. She wants to bring Mexico’s industry into the 21st century, pivoting to tech, drones, semi-conductors, … and EVs. She has announced she’ll make sure that, by the end of her term, Mexico owns a locally designed, locally built, [continued] The post Mexico’s New President Has A Plan: A Cheap Mexican EV For The Masses Called “Olinia” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW Recalls Several Models for Braking System Issues

The Truth About Cars

BMW is recalling a handful of models from the 2023 and 2024 model years due to potential problems with their antilock braking and stability control systems. The automaker is pulling back 11,579 vehicles in the recall, which was published on the NHTSA’s site on October 2. The recall involves vehicles that were previously involved in a previous action, during which their integrated braking modules were replaced with components that may not function properly.

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Tesla approved for stage one of Giga Berlin expansion plans

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Tesla has been approved for the first stage of plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin, eventually expected to double the plant’s production capacity. As reported by Reuters on Tuesday, the local environment ministry approved Tesla to begin the first three phases of expansion, including new facilities for logistics, a battery cell test and recycling lab, and additional infrastructure for storage facilities.

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu launches 400 ton electric mining excavator

Electrek

Komatsu says its new PC4000-11E hydraulic mining excavator can bring both the powerful digging force of high-performance diesel machines and the emission-free operation of battery power to some of the world’s toughest mining operations.

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The role of electric motors in sustainable electric vehicles

Innovation News Network

Discover the key factors driving the sustainability of electric motors in EVs, from material choices to efficiency and power density. The post The role of electric motors in sustainable electric vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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5 Reasons Electric Cars Are Much Better In A Hurricane

CleanTechnica EVs

As some of you know, I was just recently hit straight on by Hurricane Milton. We went right through the center of the eye. (Ironically, it turns out, the actor who played Milton in Office Space — the stapler guy — is from Sarasota. How long has this been planned?!?!). [continued] The post 5 Reasons Electric Cars Are Much Better In A Hurricane appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis CEO: Decision On Which Brands to Cut Could Come In the Next Two to Three Years

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis has had a rough time. The company’s sales have tumbled, leading it to search for a new CEO, but despite the rumors of it killing off one or more of its brands, the automaker won’t make a decision on which ones stick around for at least a few more years. Current Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that the automaker would review its brand portfolio as soon as 2026, saying, “We will review each (Stellantis) brand’s performance at about two-thirds of the way through the Dare Forward 2030

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Belgium’s largest battery goes live with 53 Tesla Megapacks

Teslarati

Operators recently turned on what is now Belgium’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS), as backed by Tesla’s Megapack grid-scale batteries. The Ville-sur-Haine BESS project in Wallonia, Belgium became operational over the weekend, as supported by 53 Tesla Megapacks for 50MW/200 MWh of capacity. The site is being operated by Netherlands-based energy producer Eneco, and it has now come online after first being announced last June.

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Nissan Ariyas are getting Tesla Supercharger access in 2024

Electrek

Nissan Ariya drivers are getting NACS adapters this year so they can charge at compatible Tesla Superchargers – and Nissan has another big announcement, too.

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Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

The Driven EV News

Nissan says it has slashed the cost of V2G charging technology, with new on-board tech making it the same price as existing home chargers. The post Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels appeared first on The Driven.

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Why Have Tesla Model S & Model X Sales Crashed?

CleanTechnica EVs

Going through Kelley Blue Book’s latest data on US EV sales, one thing that jumped out to be was how much Tesla Model S and Model X sales crashed year over year. There are a few reasons I think that may have happened, but I’ve got no definitive conclusion or. [continued] The post Why Have Tesla Model S & Model X Sales Crashed? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The ‘EV Slowdown’ Is A Lie. Global Sales Just Reached A New Record In September

InsideEVs

Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles went up by a whopping 30.5% last month.

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UK will not impose tariffs on China-made EV imports

Teslarati

The United Kingdom will not impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports, unlike countries in the European Union, Canada, and the United States. According to UK Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds, the UK government has not received complaints filed with Britain’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) about China-made EV imports from local businesses.

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Price parity is here: new Stellantis crossover is the same price, EV or ICE

Electrek

The newest midsize crossover in Stellantis’ European lineup is available in five or seven-passenger configurations with either mild hybrid ICE or BEV drivetrain configurations – but that’s not the interesting part. The interesting part is this: whether you go with gas or electric, the price you pay remains the same. (!

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BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

The Driven EV News

BYD's first ute - a plug in hybrid with up to 100 kms of electric range, has received 10,000 expressions of interests. It's got vehicle to load, a rugged exterior, and some real power. The post BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility appeared first on The Driven.

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