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GM CEO surprised EVs became political

Green Car Reports

GM CEO is "surprised" EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM's Corvette boss didn't commit to an electric Corvette, but one's already been confirmed GM's top executive is surprised that EVs became a political lightning rod. "It did surprise me; I never thought the propulsion system on a vehicle.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk responds to claims he is dating Italian Prime Minister

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied that he is in a romantic relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after several images circulated, stoking the idea they are involved. Pictures of Musk and Meloni were shared on social media and showed the two getting along. Unfortunately, many were already looking at the pictures as proof that Musk and Meloni were seeing one another on a non-professional level.

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Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases

Green Car Reports

A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they're.

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Tesla Model 3 crowned as UK’s EV efficiency king after full range test

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 has been dubbed as the efficiency king by U.K-based motoring publication What Car? after a full range test. The automotive firm came to the conclusion after it conducted a test involving the Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 11 other electric cars from several price ranges. What Car? ‘s lineup of vehicles was interesting as it included 11 new electric cars and one nine-year-old Tesla Model S with over 250,000 miles on the odometer.

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

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Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous

Electrek

I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount.

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Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026

The Driven EV News

Sydney Harbour ferries are to go fully electric in the next decade, with the first likely to appear on the Parramatta River service in 2026. The post Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026 appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk nominated for 2024 Sakharov Prize for commitment to free speech

Teslarati

Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2024 Sakharov Prize. The award, which is granted annually by the European Parliament, honors individuals or entities that have made exceptional contributions to the defense of freedom of thought and human rights. Musk was nominated for the award by the Patriots for Europe group. As per Fidesz MEP András László , Musk deserves to be considered for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for his work in defending free speech on social media platform X.

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Lion Electric delivers the first electric tow truck in North America

Electrek

The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America!

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New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

The Driven EV News

In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle. The post New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle appeared first on The Driven.

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Polestar 3 SUV — First Drive

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, I got to drive the new Polestar 3 SUV about 85 miles through the mountains of Wyoming and Idaho, and I was mostly impressed with the car. Driving the Polestar 3, I was impressed by its luxury, performance, and tech. However, its efficiency and value were average. Market. [continued] The post Polestar 3 SUV — First Drive 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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Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system

Green Car Reports

A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla's Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted.

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Tesla’s $25k car sneaks into discussions about Robotaxi Event, firm says

Teslarati

Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up soon, and some investors at Goldman Sachs are wondering if the company could provide more details about the $25,000 EV that has been rumored for some time. The Robotaxi event already has massive implications for Tesla and its forecast moving forward. Tesla has the potential to set the tone for major growth with the event.

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GM’s EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford

Electrek

After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year?

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Glass Antenna Turns Windows Into 5G Base Stations

Cars That Think

Since 5G began its rollout in 2018 or 2019 , fifth-generation wireless networks have spread across the globe to cover hundreds of millions of users. But while it offers lower latency than precursor networks, 5G also requires more base stations. To avoid installing unsightly equipment on more and more shared spaces, Japanese companies are developing transparent glass antennas that allow windows to serve as base stations that can be shared by several carriers.

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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 Model Y Inches Closer to Dethroning Ford F-150 As U.S.' Best-Selling Vehicle

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y is selling so well in the U.S. that it could dethrone the Ford F-150 as the long-time king of the best-selling vehicle crown.

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EV charging stations give bump to nearby businesses, research confirms

Green Car Reports

Public charging stations don't just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. Researchers used data from 2019.

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Starlink Cellular Beta launch estimate from T-Mobile

Teslarati

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert recently estimated that Starlink Cellular beta ( aka Starlink Direct-to-Cell) could launch between late 2024 and early 2025. “We think we’re on track for a beta program of the direct-satellite-to-cellular program that we announced a while back—it could start this year or early into next year,” Sievert told Jim Cramer. SpaceX’s Starlink Directo-to-Cell website states that text services will be available starting in 2024.

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Elon Musk claims Tesla robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, does the math work?

Electrek

Elon Musk is claiming that Tesla Robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, which “won’t be needed” when it “rolls out unsupervised full self-driving.” Does the math work?

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Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025

The Driven EV News

New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years. The post Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

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Nigeria’s Ambitious Goal of a Clean Transportation Sector

CleanTechnica EVs

Although the challenges seem immense, a new RMI report lays out a path forward for electric mobility in Nigeria. Nigeria is on a mission to decarbonize its transportation sector. The African continent’s most populous nation has pledged to have all new sales of cars and vans be zero emissions by. [continued] The post Nigeria’s Ambitious Goal of a Clean Transportation Sector appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric RV packs range extender: Future 500-mile PHEV Airstream?

Green Car Reports

Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the.

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Tesla to make a comeback at 2024 Paris Motor Show with Cybertruck, Optimus

Teslarati

Tesla is making a grand comeback to the prestigious 2024 Paris Motor Show after six years of absence. The 2024 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Auto – Paris) is expected to be held from October 14 to 20, 2024. As noted by the Paris Motor Show on its official website , Tesla’s last appearance at the event was in 2018. At the time, Tesla brought over the Model 3 sedan, which effectively revolutionized the transportation sector by making desirable EVs accessible.

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BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone

Electrek

Yes, you read that correctly. Nine million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built. Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to gain momentum as a globally recognized brand, having built three million NEVs in the past three months, bringing its cumulative total to nine million.

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Finally, A Flying Car(t)

Cars That Think

Where’s your flying car ? I’m sorry to say that I have no idea. But here’s something that is somewhat similar, in that it flies, transports things, and has “car” in the name: it’s a flying cart, called the Palletrone (pallet+drone), designed for human-robot interaction-based aerial cargo transportation. The way this thing works is fairly straightforward.

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SolarEdge Announces Next Generation Home Inverter, Battery, & Bi-Directional EV Charger

CleanTechnica EVs

SolarEdge is known for high efficiency inverters, and the company was at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, California, again this year showing off all the latest improvements and upgrades it has made to its home solar ecosystem of products. Most people don’t get excited about the white and grey boxes that. [continued] The post SolarEdge Announces Next Generation Home Inverter, Battery, & Bi-Directional EV Charger appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia EVs to Start Getting Tesla Supercharger Adapters in January

The Truth About Cars

After Ford announced that it would join Tesla’s Supercharger standard, several other high-profile automakers quickly followed suit, including Hyundai and Kia. We’re now learning when Kia owners will be able to access the Supercharger network, and owners won’t have to wait long. Kia announced that it would open Supercharger access on January 15, 2025.

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Tesla highlights the Megapack site replacing Hawaii’s last coal plant

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Tesla has highlighted a Megapack project that went live in Hawaii earlier this year, which is effectively replacing the state’s last coal plant. On Thursday, the Tesla Megapack account on X shared a video featuring interviews with employees and partners involved in Oahu’s Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) system. The site, which went live earlier this year, features 158 Megapack 2XL units for 185MW / 565 MWh, and Tesla Residential Energy Director Colby Hastings says it’s roughly the

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A $1 billion solar + battery storage project just broke ground in Utah

Electrek

Renewables developer rPlus Energies has broken ground on one of the largest solar + battery storage projects in the US, in east-central Utah.

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Microsoft restarts Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI operations

Innovation News Network

Constellation Energy has announced a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft to relaunch of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. The post Microsoft restarts Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI operations appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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A Battery-Swapping Secret Is Behind The New Nio Affordable L60 Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese automaker and battery-swapping enthusiast Nio is adding the new L60 electric car to its electric vehicle lineup under the Onvo brand. The post A Battery-Swapping Secret Is Behind The New Nio Affordable L60 Electric Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds

The Driven EV News

One in five trucks and buses around the world will be battery electric by the end of this decade, with 90 per cent of all transport to be electrified by 2040. The post Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds appeared first on The Driven.

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Utah breaks ground on 400 MW/1,600 MWh Tesla Megapack battery system

Teslarati

Utah-based rPlus Energies recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Green River Energy Center, a 400 MW solar PV and 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery storage project in Eastern Utah. Tesla Megapacks will be used as the upcoming facility’s battery storage solution. At 400 MW/1,600 MWh, the Green River Energy Center is expected to become one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects under development in the United States.

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Rivian R1S now available for rent in the UK ahead of planned overseas expansion

Electrek

Rivian’s electric SUV is headed overseas. The Rivian R1S electric SUV is now available to rent in the UK. Although Rivian does not sell vehicles in Europe (not yet, anyway), the brand already has a growing presence overseas.

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$10,000 BYD Seagull EV Outsold All Other Cars In China Last Month

InsideEVs

It’s not hard to see why these exceedingly affordable yet fully featured electric city cars are flying out of showrooms.

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