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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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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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Elon Musk’s X selects Bastrop, Texas as new headquarters

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Recent court filings have revealed that Elon Musk’s social media platform X has relocated its headquarters to Bastrop, Texas. The social media company’s move to Bastrop was highlighted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a post on X. The relocation of X to Bastrop was initially reported by Forbes , which noted that the company had leased a property in the city to be its official headquarters.

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Sharp electric van backs up the home, turns into lounge space

Green Car Reports

EV concept gets retro Japanese-van form with futuristic cues on the outside It can store energy from solar panels, back up the home when needed Interior experience is prioritized—as an "extended living room" for viewing, gaming, or work Japanese electronics firm Sharp recently unveiled a fully electric concept van. And perhaps not.

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

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

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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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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025

Green Car Reports

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla.

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Rolls-Royce doubles down on EVs, planning SUV and sedan

Green Car Reports

Rolls-Royce will leapfrog rival Bentley into the all-electric era. Rolls-Royce launched its first EV, dubbed the Spectre, in 2023 a year after the luxury coupe arrived to signal electric excess. Automotive News reported the automaker is now planning two new EVs including a crossover and a sedan. The second Rolls-Royce EV to join the lineup after.

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Tesla listed among ‘most egregious underminers of democracy’ by union group

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Tesla is among several companies listed as “the most egregious underminers of democracy,” the International Trade Union Confederation said. The ITUC released a new report that names seven companies that “maintains inequalities and impunity for bad-faith actors, finances far-right political operatives, and values private profit over public and planetary good.” It is interesting to put Tesla in the category of putting profits over “planetary good.” Nevertheless,

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KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners

Electrek

Just about a year after Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), Kia America sits on the cusp of sending plug adapters out to its current customers while its umbrella company works to implement the universal charging inlets on new models.

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Tesla China sees 13,800 new vehicle registrations in Q3’s second to the last week

Teslarati

Recent data from industry watchers suggest that Tesla China saw 13,800 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 16 to 22, 2024. This represents an 11.54% drop from the 15,600 registrations that the electric vehicle maker saw in the week ending September 15. Tesla China does not report its weekly sales figures in China, though a general idea of the company’s performance in the country can be inferred through vehicle registration data.

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

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Kia secures a new partner to sell its first electric PBV vans in another key overseas market

Electrek

Kia is taking its electric PBV vans to a new overseas market after securing a local sales contract in Japan. The fit-for-purpose EV vans are part of Kia’s plans to become a leading total mobility solutions provider. Kia’s first electric PBV van was recently spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch.

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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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Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US

Electrek

Tesla Model Y has a real shot at becoming the best-selling passenger vehicle of 2024 in the US. Only the Toyota Rav4 stands in its way.

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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed

Green Car Reports

Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners will have to pay for some recall repairs, Fisker again says Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their.

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President Ramaphosa Invites Musk to Invest in SA: ‘Come home’

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Elon Musk recently met with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in the United States. According to South Africa’s United Nations Bureau Chief Sherwin Bryce-Pease, Musk and President Ramaphosa talked about potential investments in South Africa. “I have had discussions with him and have said, Elon, you become so successful and you’re investing in a variety of countries , I want you to come home and invest here.

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Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD dangerous, and Model Y goes for the gold

Electrek

On today’s energizing episode of Quick Charge , Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor’s chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly.

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Elon Musk meets with the President of Namibia to talk Starlink

Teslarati

Elon Musk has met with the President of Namibia to discuss potential investment opportunities in the country, including the potential debut of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet. The President of Namibia, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, shared photos of the meeting on X on Monday, including an apparent demonstration with the Starlink Mini. Mbumba notes that he spoke to Musk about potential investments into Namibia’s technology sector, along with urging him to help bridge the country’s di

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REE kicks off US production of its P7 electric trucks with Roush as its contract manufacturer

Electrek

Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars, REE Automotive has kicked off plans for US production this year with the help of contract manufacturer Roush Industries.

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Tesla reveals latest Supercharger site voting winners

Teslarati

Tesla has officially added the winners of its latest Supercharger location voting round to its website, along with opening the next round of votes for sites in Europe. On Monday night, the Tesla Charging account on X announced that new winners for Q3 had been added to the company’s Find Us web page. The sites now say that they’re “in development,” along with being highlighted on the map by a small trophy icon.

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The 2025 GR Corolla Gets a Price Hike to Go With Its New Automatic Transmission

The Truth About Cars

When I bought my 2024 Toyota GR Corolla, I waited several months for the dealer to finally agree to let go of its markup, but it looks like 2025 model-year buyers will have things even worse. Toyota recently released pricing for the new car, which gets an automatic transmission for 2025, and the numbers are up across the board. The base Core trim now starts at $39,995 with the six-speed manual gearbox, a jump of $2,360 over last year’s model.

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Ford & GM might be required to stop imports from China

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Ford and General Motors (GM) might be required to stop car imports built in China due to new rules in the United States. An official from the US Commerce Department recently told Reuters that the new rules would affect automakers selling or building vehicles in the United States, including the Big 3: General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. On Monday, the Commerce Department proposed prohibiting critical Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads, citing national security

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Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired Recon EV spotted for the first time in transit

Electrek

With deliveries of its first all-electric SUV in the US right around the corner, Jeep’s second EV is almost ready for its official debut. The upcoming Recon EV, inspired by the legendary Wrangler, was spotted in transit for the first time. At first, the electric SUV looks a bit like a Ford Bronco Sport or a Toyota Land Cruiser.

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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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Kia EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access Early Next Year

InsideEVs

Some Kia EV6 and EV9 buyers will get a free adapter. Others will have to pay for it.

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You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive

Electrek

With a new lease cash incentive in September, Hyundai offers up to $14,000 in savings on the 2024 IONIQ 5. With leases starting under $199 a month, the IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable electric cars in the US. Perhaps even more important, it has a range of over 300 miles and can fast charge in 18 minutes.

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Elfly Group & Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes

CleanTechnica EVs

Copenhagen, Denmark — Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’ (No Emissions), is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline. Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU for five aircraft with an option for. [continued] The post Elfly Group & Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Stellantis now facing strike from unions in Italy

Teslarati

Multinational automaker Stellantis is now facing additional strikes from unions in Italy, after the largest automotive union in the U.S. last week threatened multiple strikes against the company. On Tuesday, Italian metalworkers’ unions FIM-CISL, UILM, and FIOM announced plans to hold a strike against Stellantis on October 18, according to a report from Automotive News Europe.

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It Turns Out Charging Stations Are Cash Cows for Nearby Businesses

InsideEVs

Local businesses are cashing in on charging station wait times.

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Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor open orders for affordable EVs in Europe

Teslarati

Stellantis and its China-based partner Leapmotor announced that orders for their affordable electric vehicles (EVs) officially opened in Europe. Stellantis holds a 51% stake in its joint venture with Leapmotor. Stellantis also has exclusive rights to build, export, and sell Leapmotor products outside China. The Stellantis and Leapmotor joint venture’s TO3 compact car will be available to order in Europe at the end of September.

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Power to the people: myenergi starts work on new V2G EV charger

My Energi

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi has started development on what it believes is likely to be the UK’s first mass-market Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger that can integrate with the rest of the home, with plans to launch the new premium product in 2025 to coincide with many mainstream V2G-enabled electric vehicles coming to market.

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Elon Musk companies looking to invest in Argentina

Teslarati

Following a recent meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that his companies are looking to invest in Argentina. Musk’s update was shared as a response to a post on social media platform X. Milei and Musk recently met in New York, where the two leaders reportedly discussed a variety of topics, from tax incentives, efforts to boost investments in Argentina, and the South American nation’s path to normality, as per Argentine presidential spo

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New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging

Electrek

Which would you rather have, a fast-charging e-bike or one with 217 miles (350 km) of range? With the new Engwe LE20 electric cargo bike, apparently you can have both.