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Ford giving EV buyers free home charger and installation

Green Car Reports

Ford's aiming to make life easier and less confusing for EV buyers. On Monday, Ford CEO Jim Farley posted on LinkedIn that the automaker will be providing a free home charger, along with installation, to its buyers that buy or lease a Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit. Farley said the complimentary Level 2 home charger will either come.

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China Likely To Have Lower GHG Emissions Than USA By 2035

CleanTechnica EVs

China's electrification, renewables, and infrastructure trajectories mean coal demand is going to plummet, and emissions with it. The USA? Not so much. The post China Likely To Have Lower GHG Emissions Than USA By 2035 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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VW CEO pushes for hybrids in the US

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si wants to bring hybrids back to the VW's U.S. lineup, Automotive News reports. VW hasn't sold a hybrid in the U.S. since the Jetta Hybrid was pulled from the lineup in 2017 after a three-year production run, but Di Si said in the interview that he's trying to change the minds of VW brand management in.

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The $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT Is Here

InsideEVs

The Chevy Equinox EV LT has begun arriving at dealerships. With tax credits, you can grab one for as low as $27,000.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Bentley CEO says luxury market rejects electric cars

Green Car Reports

The Volkswagen Group ultra-luxury brand Bentley appears to have cooled even more on EVs. As its CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser recently told Car and Driver "what we see in the luxury market right now (is that) people reject electric cars." Wealthy consumers "consider luxury cars only with a combustion engine," the executive claimed. In 2020, Bentley.

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Tesla expected to unveil ‘game changing’ autonomous tech next week: Wedbush

Teslarati

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives shared expectations for Tesla to unveil “game-changing” autonomous tech next week during its Robotaxi event. “We believe Tesla is the most undervalued AI name in the market, and we expect Musk & Co. to unveil some “game-changing” autonomous technology next week in LA. We continue to believe AI/FSD represents a $1 trillion value alone for Tesla over the coming years…,” said Ives on X.

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Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge

Electrek

Volvo’s cheapest EV, the EX30 , has already crossed a significant milestone. The 100,000th Volvo EX30 rolled off the assembly line on September 30 as demand for the low-cost electric SUV continues rising.

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After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

The US electric vehicle (BEV) market continues to evolve, and that evolution means more models, broader brand and vehicle choice for consumers, more legacy automakers putting forward decent options, and a little more balance in the market. One piece of evidence on that, or one way it’s playing out, is. [continued] The post After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?

The Driven EV News

The world's biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships. The post The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it? appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing

Electrek

Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing.

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

Brief

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Tesla AI team hints at potential FSD release for Semi

Teslarati

Tesla’s AI team has teased what could very well be the most exciting update about the Tesla Semi to date. As suggested by the AI team in a post on social media platform X, the Class 8 all-electric truck may be receiving some driver-assist features in the near future. The Tesla AI team has attracted a lot of recognition from the electric vehicle community this weekend, thanks in no small part to the successful initial rollout of the Cybertruck’s FSD (Supervised) system.

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Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’

Electrek

Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The program is designed to finally put the EV misperceptions to rest while making it even easier to go electric.

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Ford EVs Now Come With Home Charger And Installation

InsideEVs

The new Ford Power Promise is a set of services designed to fix some of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.

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The Incredible Story Behind the First Transistor Radio

Cars That Think

Imagine if your boss called a meeting in May to announce that he’s committing 10 percent of the company’s revenue to the development of a brand-new mass-market consumer product, made with a not-yet-ready-for-mass-production component. Oh, and he wants it on store shelves in less than six months, in time for the holiday shopping season. Ambitious, yes.

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

Oil

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Why Hurricane Floods Can Cause EV Battery Fires

InsideEVs

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, authorities are warning EV owners that batteries and salt water are a bad combination.

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World’s largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity

Electrek

Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane.

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USA Up To 8% BEV Share Of Auto Market

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric vehicle market continues to grow around the world, despite what many would have you think. In fact, even in the United States, the large auto market with the weakest EV policies (well, compared to China and Europe), electric vehicles see their sales increasing year after year. In the. [continued] The post USA Up To 8% BEV Share Of Auto Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal

Electrek

CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory.

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Tesla Semi with sensor rig spotted potentially ground truth calibrating for FSD

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is indeed working pretty hard in the development of FSD for the Tesla Semi. This was hinted at in a recent video featuring what appears to be a Tesla Semi engineering unit that was fitted with a sensor suite that was possibly ground truth calibrating for FSD. A short video of the unique Tesla Semi engineering unit was shared online by electric vehicle advocate @HinrichsZane , who has been following the progress of the Class 8 all-electric truck for some time now.

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Hyundai beats VW, Toyota to 100M vehicle milestone as EVs pave way for global sales run

Electrek

Hyundai just made its 100 millionth vehicle, marking a significant milestone. The accomplishment took just 57 years, much quicker than Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. With long-range, fast-charging EVs rolling out, like the new IONIQ 5 , Hyundai is laying the groundwork for a global sales run.

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Tesla Drivers Aren't Happy With GM Owners Learning To Use Superchargers

InsideEVs

GM EVs now have access to the Tesla Supercharging network and some Tesla owners aren't happy about it.

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BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China

Electrek

BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall is due to a faulty steering control unit that could lead to a vehicle fire.

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Tesla owners share first insights into Cybertruck FSD performance

Teslarati

The Tesla AI team successfully rolled out FSD (Supervised) for the Cybertruck this weekend. While the system has mostly been released to company employees and early access testers, the first videos of FSD (Supervised) V12.5.5 on the Cybertruck are starting to get shared online. Based on comments from Cybertruck owners so far, it would appear that FSD (Supervised) is working fairly well on the all-electric pickup truck.

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Big discounts are coming for Jeep, Dodge as US sales crash ahead of first EV launches

Electrek

Jeep and Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, will offer hefty discounts and reduce output as it looks to reverse plunging US sales. Stellantis warned of significantly lower profits this year as US sales fall. It’s also facing rising low-cost competition from China globally.

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Tesla is Finally Rolling Out A Limited FSD Release for the Cybertruck

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Cybertruck has been a hot topic of conversation since its debut in 2019, but for all the fanfare and long wait for hopeful buyers, it launched missing a few key features. Among them is Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, and the automaker is just now rolling out a limited software update to a few owners for testing. The update, version 2024.32.20 comes with the latest FSD software version 12.5.5.

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State-of-the-Art DC Fast Charging Hub at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

Kempower Provides EV Fast Charging Solutions for Revel at Pier 36 in Manhattan, Fastest Charging Station in NYC Lower Manhattan, NY — In a monumental leap towards sustainable urban mobility Kempower and Revel, the leading provider of public fast charging in New York City; celebrated the opening of state-of-the-art DC fast charging hub at. [continued] The post State-of-the-Art DC Fast Charging Hub at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, New York City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Automotive YouTuber Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Detroit

The Truth About Cars

An automotive YouTuber has died near Detroit in a single-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Corvette C8. Nathan Narra, an automotive content creator, was killed in a rollover crash in the Detroit suburbs last week. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray he was driving was found upside-down against a fence. Narra was taken to the hospital, where he died. Apparently the area is well-known as a place where drivers speed excessively, but it's not known how fast Narra was driving when the crash occurre

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Texas A&M considers Boring Company’s ‘Aggie Loop’ proposal

Teslarati

Administrators at Texas A&M University are considering a potential Boring Company loop to help with foot traffic on campus, coming as the latest community to mull over the Elon Musk-led tunneling solution. The Boring Company’s proposal for the “Aggie Loop” is being considered by administrators at Texas A&M, as reported by the campus newspaper The Battalion last week.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Finally Gets Full-Self Driving–With An Asterisk

InsideEVs

Technically, Tesla kept its promise of pushing the advanced driver assistance system to the Cybertruck in September.

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SpaceX arrives to save astronauts stranded by Boeing on ISS

Teslarati

SpaceX sent a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday to save two astronauts stranded in Space. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stuck on the ISS since June aboard a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The mission was expected to be just a week long. However, several issues on the Starliner aircraft, including malfunctioning thrusters, were so severe that NASA was unwilling to allow the two astronauts back on board because they were not sure if they coul

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Moving Fleet Forward on Election Day

Green Fleet Magazine

Join us in San Diego for Fleet Week! Vote, then connect, collaborate, and celebrate fleet progress, tech, and safety as we focus on the future!

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Targets 19 Million Potential EV Buyers With New Ford Power Promise

CleanTechnica EVs

Easy, convenient home EV charging takes center stage as Ford launches new "Ford Power Promise" to attract potential electric vehicle buyers. The post Ford CEO Jim Farley Targets 19 Million Potential EV Buyers With New Ford Power Promise appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Researchers Gained Control of Some Kia Models Using License Plate Numbers and a Simple Hack

The Truth About Cars

New vehicles are becoming more and more connected, bringing features and technologies that felt like science fiction a few years ago. That level of connectivity comes with considerable risk, however, as cars connected to the internet in any way creates a potential for hacking. While many vulnerabilities require a high level of skill and knowledge to exploit, a team of researchers recently discovered a new, much easier method for gaining access to connected cars.

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EV Chargers In The Middle Of A Field?

CleanTechnica EVs

Looking at Xitter (the X is pronounced ‘sh’ as in pin yin) recently, I came across an interesting post between disinformation posts blaming suffering in North Carolina on U.S. support for Ukraine. This was refreshing, of course, but it was also baffling. I'm at the infamous chargers in a field. [continued] The post EV Chargers In The Middle Of A Field?