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Report: EVs, solar will put fossil fuels in global decline by 2030

Green Car Reports

EVs could help hasten the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy through the end of the decade, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA predicts that more than half of the world's electricity will come from low-emission sources by 2030, and that demand for coal, oil, and gas will have also.

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Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000

Electrek

Lucid Motors has finally set a date to begin taking orders for its flagship SUV, Gravity. We’ve learned that Lucid has maintained the initial pricing of Gravity below $80,000, which was announced when it launched. That said, another trim that’s a bit more expensive is going on the market.

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Arkansas might be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium

Green Car Reports

Lithium in a Smackover Formation could provide nine times the global demand for EV batteries The lithium deposits could be the key to U.S. battery production Lithium mining was extensive in North Carolina until the 1980s A lithium deposit located in southwestern Arkansas could hold enough of the metal to satisfy global EV battery demand nine times.

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Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet

Electrek

In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets.

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

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Tesla Semi has “ridiculous” demand, and it’s about to make roads cleaner

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During the third quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk commented that the demand for the Tesla Semi is “ridiculous.” This was because the Class 8 all-electric truck’s operating costs are so low that it would be silly for businesses not to use it. “Fundamentally, if you’ve got a (Tesla) Semi, the fully considered cost per mile per ton of transport is better than a diesel truck.

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How Many Hydrogen Transit Trial Failures Are Enough?

CleanTechnica EVs

In the past few days I’ve been going deep on some very odd results out of a Canadian transit think tank’s research and reports for client municipalities, finding that bad assumptions and worse scenarios resulted in $1.5 billion being taken off of hydrogen bus costs. Discussion around this led to. [continued] The post How Many Hydrogen Transit Trial Failures Are Enough?

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Costco jumps back into EV charging, puts their brand on it

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Costco is returning to EV charging, with a first location assuring reliability and a different approach Charging station was set up in 7 weeks—shorter than a Tesla Supercharger station Electric Era uses battery storage, AI load management, claims 98%+ uptime per port Retailer has not announced any plans to get rid of its popular gas pumps.

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Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD

Electrek

With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.” Ford’s leader took a jab at BYD, vowing the company’s new electric pickup will match the costs of Chinese automakers building in Mexico.

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Polestar lands Tesla Supercharger access with future NACS integration plans

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Polestar has officially landed access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada. The company’s electric vehicle owners can now charge at the world’s most robust EV charging network. Additionally, Polestar announced today that the company will integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into its future vehicles, eliminating the need for an adapter.

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Tesla “Full Self Driving” Drives Through Small Deer — Doesn’t Stop

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, this isn’t a fun one. A Tesla owner using Full Self Driving (FSD) at night on a highway ended up driving straight through a young deer — without a pause, a swerve, or anything. If that was the full story, that would already be something noteworthy. However, that’s not. [continued] The post Tesla “Full Self Driving” Drives Through Small Deer — Doesn’t Stop 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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Quantum entanglement decoded: How ultrafast events unfold in attoseconds

Innovation News Network

Researchers from TU Wien have developed advanced computer simulations that reveal how quantum entanglement occurs within attoseconds. The post Quantum entanglement decoded: How ultrafast events unfold in attoseconds appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla bull ARK expects ‘multi-trillion’ dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

Teslarati

Tesla bull ARK Invest released a more extensive prediction on the automaker’s plans to launch a Robotaxi fleet next year. The firm said it expects the Robotaxi platform to be a “multi-trillion dollar” opportunity and believes it could dominate long-standing rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk said at both the “We, Robot” event and the Q3 2024 Earnings Call that they expect autonomous ridesharing to be approved for operation in both Califo

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Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

CleanTechnica EVs

One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores vitality that is lost after. [continued] The post Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

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Zeekr launches game-changer EV with super-fast charging, long range and swivel seats

The Driven EV News

Zeekr launches a new EV with swivelling seats and mind-boggling charging speeds. The post Zeekr launches game-changer EV with super-fast charging, long range and swivel seats appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230

Green Car Reports

Polestar and Volvo on Tuesday confirmed details of its rollout of Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption, which the automakers claim will give customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Current Polestar owners can now order a $230 NACS adapter through their local service center, with.

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Tesla’s profits are now coming from things Elon Musk said he wouldn’t do

Electrek

A significant part of Tesla’s growth in gross profit last quarter came from an increase in profits from servicing Tesla’s vehicles and selling energy through its Supercharger network – things Elon Musk said Tesla wouldn’t aim to make profits from.

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Tesla Megafactory in Shanghai on track to start shipments in Q1 2025

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Tesla Megafactory Shanghai is on track to start shipments by Q1 2025. Last month, local media outlet IT Home reported that Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai was already 60% complete , passing the halfway point. Tesla China officially started construction on the Shanghai Megafactory on May 23, 2024. Based on recent reports, Tesla China’s Megafactory will be completed less than a year after the start of production—proving the company’s remarkable speed again.

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The Solid-State EV Battery Journey Has Only Just Begun

CleanTechnica EVs

The California startup QuantumScape is one key step closer to commercial-scale production of its new solid state EV battery, featuring the only known self-assembling anode fabrication process in the auto industry. The post The Solid-State EV Battery Journey Has Only Just Begun appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid Prices the Upcoming 2025 Gravity SUV

The Truth About Cars

Lucid makes some truly compelling electric vehicles, but affordability and variety have never been its strong suit. At least one of those issues will be resolved with the upcoming Gravity SUV, which will expand Lucid’s product offerings to two vehicles. The automaker recently announced pricing for the SUV, and while the starting numbers are less than the Air sedan’s initial pricing, it’s still one expensive EV.

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Tesla Roadster battery replacement cuts 400 pounds, half the space

Green Car Reports

As the second-generation Tesla Roadster remains on the drawing board, a Texas-based company has sketched out a new life for original Roadsters, while improving their handling. Re/Cell, which specializes in remanufacturing EV battery packs, recently unveiled a replacement Roadster battery pack that's 400 pounds lighter than the original and takes.

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Tesla plans to deliver an extra ~500,000 electric cars next year, here’s how

Electrek

Tesla disclosed that it is planning to return to growth in vehicle deliveries next year with an extra ~500,000 electric cars. Here’s how it plans to do it.

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Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready for the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready to be released in the United States, according to a company executive. In January, Tesla rolled out Adaptive Headlights on the new “Highland” Model 3 in Europe. The tech was designed to focus on reducing glare and increasing visibility by only dimming individual pixels, not the entire headlight altogether.

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The New Renault 5 Is The Electric Car We Have Been Waiting For, Claims Wired

CleanTechnica EVs

The Renault 5 EV pays homage to its roots while charting a course to the future of electric and digitally connected vehicles. The post The New Renault 5 Is The Electric Car We Have Been Waiting For, Claims Wired appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cadillac Announces the 2026 Lyriq-V Performance EV

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac’s V brand has given us some of the most exciting General Motors vehicles in decades, and it’s not slowing down as the automaker heads into the electric age. Cadillac recently announced the 2026 Lyriq-V, a hotted-up version of its Ultium-based electric crossover. The company plans to launch the Lyriq-V in early 2025 and said that it will offer the vehicle in both left- and right-hand drive versions for the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Elon Musk calls $25,000 EV "pointless," says future is autonomous

Green Car Reports

A $25,000 EV is pointless and silly, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk The future is autonomous in Musk's view But Musk reiterated that we need to make EVs affordable for everyone In the automaker's third-quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did an about face from the idea of a $25,000 electric vehicle that he had previously promoted. Tesla.

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Ford, LG set to move EV battery production from Poland to Michigan

Electrek

Under a new agreement inked between Ford and LG, the companies will move production of EV batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to its Michigan facility in 2025. This (of course) has everything to do with the IRA and tax credits.

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Tesla Energy is living up to Elon Musk’s predictions

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Tesla Energy is living up to Elon Musk’s expectations. The company’s energy division reported a record gross margin of 30.5% for Q3 2024. Tesla’s energy business reached a record gross margin with a sequential increase of 596 bps despite lower Megapack volumes. In its Q3 2024 Update letter, Tesla reported that its Megafactory in Lathrop produced 200 Megapacks per week.

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Real World Hydrogen Refueling Stations With Electrolysis Far Less Efficient Than Assumed

CleanTechnica EVs

Unsurprisingly, when it comes to hydrogen, the more real-world data collection and analysis that is done and published, the worse it looks. The latest black eye for the tiny molecule that so many love is in the efficiency of making hydrogen at refueling stations. The Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility. [continued] The post Real World Hydrogen Refueling Stations With Electrolysis Far Less Efficient Than Assumed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW to install huge solar arrays on two manufacturing plants

The Driven EV News

German luxury automaker BMW says it will install a total of 14 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar on two of its automotive plants in Germany, with first electricity to be… The post BMW to install huge solar arrays on two manufacturing plants appeared first on The Driven.

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Feds investigating Tesla Full Self-Driving after four crashes, one fatality

Green Car Reports

The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system Four crashes have been documented while Tesla's Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one was fatal Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on self-driving cars with the Cybercab The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Tesla Full.

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Scout EVs have arrived and are available for pre-order with 500+ mile range, but there’s a catch

Electrek

The wait is officially over. Volkswagen Group’s revival of the Scout brand has finally unveiled production-intent concept versions of its two flagship EV models. We are in Nashville, Tennessee, where Scout Motors shared details of its first SUV, the Traveler, and its all-electric pickup truck, the Terra. If Scout can hit its targets, these new EVs will also be quite reasonably priced.

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Consumer Reports survey shows 50% of Americans want to test drive EVs

Teslarati

A recent survey from Consumer Reports has revealed that at least half of all prospective car buyers in the United States are interested in test driving a battery electric vehicle when shopping for their next car. This was true even for those who were not necessarily looking to purchase an EV in the immediate future. Chris Harto, senior policy analyst for transportation and energy at Consumer Reports , highlighted the importance of test drives for consumers who are curious about more sustainable

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CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles. The post CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method boosts EV battery monitoring

Innovation News Network

KAIST has developed electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technology that enhances the diagnosis and monitoring of EV batteries. The post Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method boosts EV battery monitoring appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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