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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Electrek

Automakers are fiercely lobbying governments to water down already-compromised emissions rules, but doing so will only lead to their doom as market entrants that are serious about EVs will continue ramping them anyway.

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We Need to Decarbonize Software

Cars That Think

Software may be eating the world , but it is also heating it. In December 2023, representatives from nearly 200 countries gathered in Dubai for COP28, the U.N.’s climate-change conference, to discuss the urgent need to lower emissions. Meanwhile, COP28’s website produced 3.69 grams of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) per page load, according to the website sustainability scoring tool Ecograder.

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Around 380 Cybertrucks were spotted at Tesla’s Giga Texas

Teslarati

Tesla is currently ramping up the production of the Tesla Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, with recent footage from the site showing a substantial jump in produced units. A video shared on Thursday by drone pilot and Giga Texas observer Brad Sloan appears to show over 380 Cybertruck units at the plant, a steady increase from footage just over a week ago showing around 300 units.

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Supercharging Non-Teslas Without Being An EV-Hole

CleanTechnica EVs

When I first heard that Ford had released adapters and opened access to the Supercharger network, I noticed some people getting angry about that. Supercharger stations have long been designed to reach the port at the rear-driver side of the vehicle, and everyone is expected to back in to get. [continued] The post Supercharging Non-Teslas Without Being An EV-Hole appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla launches six additional Cybertruck wrap colors

Teslarati

Tesla has rolled out a handful of new wrap colors for multiple of its electric vehicles (EVs) recently, with the latest additions coming to the Cybertruck. This week on its web store , Tesla added six additional Cybertruck wrap colors, bringing the total number of options up to 11. The new wrap colors each cost $6,500, and they include forest green, satin crimson red, iridescent purple, tactical green, satin dark grey, and copper tinted clear.

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My Tesla Model 3 Taken Out By A Seized Fast Charge Contactor

CleanTechnica EVs

Why is it that, often when you reach a milestone and you are really happy about it, things go bad afterwards? I recently wrote a review of my Tesla Model 3 reaching 100,000 miles, with detailed TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and I stick by the conclusion that this car. [continued] The post My Tesla Model 3 Taken Out By A Seized Fast Charge Contactor appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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This $40,000 Alibaba drone can carry a passenger, but would you risk it?

Electrek

When I first got into flying quadcopters (back when they were still called quadcopters), I would sometimes imagine what it would be like to shrink myself down Rick Moranis-style and hop aboard. But now thanks to some enterprising Chinese engineers – or perhaps garage tinkerers – I don’t have to imagine it anymore. Instead of shrinking the passengers down, they’ve scaled up the entire drone and added a pilot’s chair.

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Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions

Teslarati

Dodge and Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has announced plans to lay off around 400 salaried workers from various positions across engineering, technology, and software. In a statement on Friday, Stellantis said it was laying off roughly 2 percent of its jobs in engineering, tech, and software, largely due to “unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world,” along with “rigorous organizational reviews” (via Automotive News )

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I’m Now Constantly Seeing Tesla Ads On YouTube — But Is It The Way To Go?

CleanTechnica EVs

In case you haven’t been following the “Tesla should advertise!” vs. “No, it shouldn’t!” discussion of the past decade, the short summary is that Tesla has basically never used traditional advertising. It has engaged in marketing, of course, especially through its well known incentives-based referral program and on social media.

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Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

The Driven EV News

More than 100 electric vehicles have been urgently recalled in Australia due to a serious battery fault that could "lead to a vehicle fire". The post Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk 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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Could the New Fiat 500e Revive the Fiat Brand in the USA?

CleanTechnica EVs

Fiat is bringing its new 500e to the US, and we will have a writer who actually owns a 500e testing it out on the roads of Miami soon. We’re excited, because the Fiat 500e has always been a fun, cute, appealing electric car — and the new version offers. [continued] The post Could the New Fiat 500e Revive the Fiat Brand in the USA? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lordstown Founder agrees to $175,000 penalty in SEC settlement

Teslarati

The founder of bankrupt electric vehicle (EV) maker Lordstown Motors has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after making misleading statements about demand years ago. Former Lordstown CEO and founder Stephen Burns settled with the SEC for $175,000 on Friday, after overstating the level of demand for the company’s Endurance electric truck , according to Reuters.

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A Rational Approach For Installing Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Hubs

CleanTechnica EVs

Heavy duty trucks are only 5 percent of all the vehicles on the road in the US but are responsible for 25 percent of vehicle emissions. Since emissions from cars and trucks are the single greatest source of the nation’s emissions, it is clear that having a larger electric truck. [continued] The post A Rational Approach For Installing Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Hubs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How The Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Compares To A $50,000 New One

InsideEVs

In a new video comparison, we look at how the "Highland" Model 3 stacks up against a used one you can get for fire-sale prices.

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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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First Superchargers without Tesla branding go online

The Driven EV News

The first non-Tesla superchargers have gone online at an EG Group convenience store site in the UK. The post First Superchargers without Tesla branding go online appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck Has Hidden Hardware For Wireless Charging

InsideEVs

The Cybertruck's service manual reveals that its high-voltage battery pack has connectors labeled for an inductive charger.

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium review: Forget the name, this Tesla Model Y rival is as mild as the V8 Mustang is wild

EV Central

The old saying goes ‘no publicity is bad publicity’, but whether that applies to the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E is debatable. The argument in support is that bestowing Ford’s most iconic badge on a mid-size electric crossover has generated attention that it might otherwise have missed out on. The argument against? Well, it’s not a V8 two-door sports car and for that some people will never forgive it.

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ABB and MAN demonstrate megawatt charging on the electric truck for the first time

Electric Cars Report

ABB E-mobility and MAN Truck & Bus celebrated the premiere of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The MAN eTruck was charged with more than 700 kW and 1,000 A at an MCS charging station from ABB E-mobility. The premiere of megawatt charging was the starting signal for an elementary component of the mobility transition in […] The post ABB and MAN demonstrate megawatt charging on the electric truck for the first time appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Daily EV Recap: Wireless EV charging

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and.

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How Truck Management Software Can Enhance Your Business Operations

Clean Fleet Report

Boost Efficiency and Reliability of Your Vehicles This article may contain affiliate links. Revolutionizing Fleet Management In today’s fast-paced logistics and transportation industry, the efficiency and reliability of fleet operations are paramount. With the advent of truck management software, businesses are now able to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

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All-new Nissan Kicks breaks cover with butch look. Will it return to India?

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 24 Mar 2024, 11:03 AM The all-new Nissan Kicks SUV has broken cover and is slated for public debut at the 2024 New York International Auto Show later this month. The all-new Nissan Kicks SUV has broken cover and is slated for public debut at the 2024 New York International Auto Show later this month. Nissan has taken the wrap off its all-new iteration of Kicks SUV ahead of its public debut scheduled at the 2024 New York International Auto Show.

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VW ID.4 review, Audi Q6 E-Tron preview, Lexus RX PHEV, Trump EV tariff: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker recalled nearly 150,000 U.S. EVs? Which generation buys the most EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 22, 2024. A first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, with a vastly better infotainment interface and a little more acceleration punch complementing.

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Jaishankar urges Singapore’s business community to invest in India’s semiconductor manufacturing sector – ET Auto

Baua Electric

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday briefed Singapore’s business community about the strides taken by India in the field of manufacture of semiconductors and appealed to them to invest in this key sector in the country. Jaishankar spoke about how machines for the manufacture of semiconductors have started coming (to India) and also how India is progressing towards establishing the first three plants for this multi-billion dollar industr

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Interview: Ranjita Ravi, Co-founder, Orxa Energies | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Bengaluru-based Orxa Energies is known for its innovative technology solutions in the EV space. The startup, which was established out of pure passion for motorcycles, has emerged as a promising player in the e2w industry, with a focus on developing innovative solutions to address the evolving needs of consumers and contribute to a sustainable future.

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Tata Power launches charging points on crucial routes across Ayodhya | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tata Power, in collaboration with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA), has established EV charging points in and around Ayodhya. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and foster sustainable transportation solutions. The unveiling ceremony of these EV charging points took place at the Collectorate Office MLCP Parking in Ayodhya, attended by Gaurav Dayal, Commissioner of Ayodhya, and Ashwini Pandey, Vice Chairman of the ADA, along with representatives

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Interview: Sagree Sardien, Head of Region Overseas, Mercedes-Benz Cars | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Is there a rise in the number of women buying into the Mercedes-Benz brand? In India, we are seeing the average age of our customers coming down to 38 years, and we are also increasingly seeing more women entering our brand. Interestingly, women comprise 15 percent of our customer base in India. As diversity takes centre stage, and women participation continues to grow in the workforce across organisations, the women purchasing power is emerging as a significant influencing factor around the wor

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The sparkles in the star: Women at Mercedes-Benz India are in rev mode | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Mercedes-Benz India has been steadily increasing the number of women in its workforce. The company’s stated goal is to have 20 percent diversity in its workforce across all roles. To achieve this, it has been adopting several measures including setting the right policy, training and tweaking the infrastructure. The resulting increase in the number of women working and succeeding in their roles at the company has led to a boost of the correct work ethic within its offices and shop floors.

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The electric future of logistics and the case for their adoption | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for a while, but in the last five years, demand and popularity for them have skyrocketed. Without a question, EVs are the way of the future since they are ecologically friendly, designed to reduce fuel consumption and pollution levels, and the ideal option for the nation’s future 100 smart cities. According to a study by the NITI Aayog, India may adopt clean technology, through EVs, to lower logistics costs by four percent of its GDP and avoid 10 gi

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Kia Sonet sales in India cross 300,000, exports exceed 86,000 units | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Sonet, Kia India’s first compact SUV, has driven past 300,000-unit sales in the domestic market. Launched in September 2020, the Sonet has taken 42 months or three-and-a-half years to achieve the milestone. As per SIAM passenger vehicle industry data, from launch through to end-February 2024, the Sonet has registered total India-market wholesales of 304,311 units.

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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Baua Electric

Automakers are fiercely lobbying governments to water down already-compromised emissions rules, but doing so will only lead to their doom as market entrants that are serious about EVs will continue ramping them anyway. The auto industry is electrifying, and all new cars will be electric in the relatively near future. This is not in dispute by any serious person – and any alternative scenario, where humans continue to pollute as much as we do today, will result in worse and worse results for huma

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This $40,000 Alibaba drone can carry a passenger, but would you risk it?

Baua Electric

When I first got into flying quadcopters (back when they were still called quadcopters), I would sometimes imagine what it would be like to shrink myself down Rick Moranis-style and hop aboard. But now thanks to some enterprising Chinese engineers – or perhaps garage tinkerers – I don’t have to imagine it anymore. Instead of shrinking the passengers down, they’ve scaled up the entire drone and added a pilot’s chair.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In today’s world, climate change is a reality we have to contend with and among the various measures undertaken to combat it, carbon credits can prove to be an effective solution. Carbon credits can help in achieving net zero goals and inculcate better business practices as well. Carbon Credits are actively carving a distinctive niche in combating climate change, by causing quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions which are being achieved through projects or activities such as renewable energy i

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Suzuki Jimny recalled in Queensland, Australia over faulty fuel pump

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 23 Mar 2024, 13:19 PM The recall notice states that 286 examples of the Suzuki Jimny 3-door in Queensland, Australia, have been affected, which were manufactured between 2018 and 2019. --> The recall notice states that 286 examples of the Suzuki Jimny 3-door in Queensland, Australia, have been affected, which were manufactured between 2 … The recall notice states that 286 examples of the Suzuki Jimny 3-door in Queensland, Australia, have been affected, which

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Bahrain’s Mumtalakat buys out McLaren, secures full ownership over supercar brand: Report | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has assumed full control of McLaren Group, manufacturer of high-end sportscars and majority owner of the McLaren F1 team, BBC reported. Executive Chairman Paul Walsh speaking on the announcement said “We are delighted at Mumtalakat’s continued commitment to McLaren through this deal, which strengthens our ownership and governance structure.

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