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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segments

Green Car Reports

Is that a minivan? Is that a wagon? Is that an SUV? The answer to these questions in order is no, kind of, and yes. The Lucid Gravity is the startup automaker’s upcoming crossover SUV, but in many ways it redefines the genre in terms of packaging, design, and how it drives. Here’s what I learned after an ever-so-brief stint behind the.

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Elon Musk is throwing his weight around Tesla, comes in like a wrecking ball

Electrek

We are getting more information on the ongoing layoffs at Tesla. Several employees describe the situation as Elon Musk “throwing his weight around” to solidify his status after being mostly absent over the last year. But he is coming in like a dangerous wrecking ball.

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Lucid Gravity prototype, Toyota hydrogen plans, California EV sales: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Stagnant Tesla sales flatten EV growth in California. Toyota sets up shop for all things hydrogen. And a drive of the Lucid Gravity tells us that it’s built on a layer of Air but adds much more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique.

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New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs

The Driven EV News

A breakthrough in battery chemistry promises to accelerate fast charging for EVs, making them as quick to charge as filling a petrol car at the pump. The post New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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

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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are up

Green Car Reports

It's a complicated time for the nation's largest EV market. California EV sales increased in the first quarter of 2024, but market share still fell, according to a new quarterly report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). The absolute number of EVs sold in California grew from 89,741 in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 90,296 in.

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Kia U.S. EV Sales Hit A New Record In April 2024

InsideEVs

For the first time in history, the company sold roughly 5,000 all-electric cars in a single month.

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The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

Electrek

The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes.

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A Brief History of the World’s First Planetarium

Cars That Think

In 1912, Oskar von Miller , an electrical engineer and founder of the Deutsches Museum , had an idea: Could you project an artificial starry sky onto a dome, as a way of demonstrating astronomical principles to the public? It was such a novel concept that when von Miller approached the Carl Zeiss company in Jena, Germany, to manufacture such a projector, they initially rebuffed him.

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Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters

Electrek

Toyota today announced that it’s turning its R&D office in Los Angeles into its new North American hydrogen headquarters.

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Tesla’s Senior Director of HR leaves marking another executive departure

Teslarati

Tesla has lost its Senior Director of Human Resources, marking yet another executive departure as the automaker prioritizes cost efficiencies. Over the past month, as Tesla has looked to trim its employee headcount by at least ten percent, several executives have left. They include Rohan Patel, Drew Baglino , Rebecca Tinucci, Daniel Ho, and Martin Viecha, who will leave in the coming weeks.

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

Brief

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Costco Auto is offering thousands off new EVs from Volvo, Chevy, Polestar, and more

Electrek

For a limited time, Costco members can take advantage of notable deals on several all-electric models from some big names in automotive, including Volvo and Polestar. Learn more about the current EV deals from the Costco Auto Program below.

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Hyundai U.S. EV Sales Continued To Expand In April 2024

InsideEVs

The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 duo noted a 54% year-over-year increase to almost 5,000 units.

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Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production

Electrek

Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production, according to supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). Tesla has.

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A Whole 43% Of China's New Cars Were Plug-Ins In March 2024

InsideEVs

The rechargeable car market expanded by 29% year-over-year to almost 750,000.

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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 Tesla Going “Hardcore” Might Be A Good Thing

CleanTechnica EVs

This article describes my personal experience with the huge companies of IBM and Lucent that went soft and the current events at Tesla. With all the focus these days on the “Magnificent 7,” it is easy to forget the lessons of history. Small and mid-cap stocks have historically outperformed large-cap. [continued] The post Why Tesla Going “Hardcore” Might Be A Good Thing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites

The Driven EV News

BYD's had an impressive start to 2024 with international sales steadily growing and expansion plans well underway. But its profits have nearly halved because of the EV price war. The post BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites appeared first on The Driven.

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What Tesla's Supercharger Cuts Could Mean For The NACS Revolution

InsideEVs

Plus, more on Jeep's electric plans, and why Toyota still isn't giving up on hydrogen.

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European Commission to invest €112m in AI and quantum research

Innovation News Network

The proposals for AI and quantum research fall under Horizon Europe’s 2023-2024 digital, industrial and space work programme. Read more here. The post European Commission to invest €112m in AI and quantum research appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Train Its Dealership Staff

InsideEVs

Ford University uses gamification to create an online experience that inspires dealership staff to use the system often.

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BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants

The Driven EV News

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants appeared first on The Driven.

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Here's How Tesla's FSD 12 Handles Manhattan Traffic

InsideEVs

Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software did a decent job in one of America's most chaotic driving environments.

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Tesla Cybertruck Review — 3,000 Miles in 10 Days

CleanTechnica EVs

My wife Becky and I received our AWD (2 engine) Cybertruck on March 29th, 2024, at the Seattle Tesla Service Center. The delivery experience was smooth and pleasant. I was excited to see how the Cybertruck compared to my 2016 Model S, which has 116,000 miles on it. On April. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Review — 3,000 Miles in 10 Days appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Even Gives Up On Next-Gen Gigacasting: Report

InsideEVs

Tesla wanted to make its entire vehicle underbody with just one casting, but Reuters reports that it has given up on that effort.

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Electrek

Summer is coming in hot, and the impending heat is set to once again break the prior year’s record-breaking temperatures. For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside.

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Honda Prologue Sales Kicked Off In The U.S. In April, Acura ZDX Starts Arriving Today

InsideEVs

Honda and its luxury brand are starting their Ultium-powered EV push.

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Tesla Referral Program ends: Here’s what you need to know

Teslarati

Tesla’s Referral Program has ended, as the company announced earlier this month. The change is relatively significant as the Referral Program has helped owners gain points to redeem anything from early Cybertruck delivery dates to Tesla merchandise for themselves, all by convincing others to do anything from test drive to purchase a vehicle. However, the program has come to a close , and here’s what remains of the Referral Program: You Can Still Use Your Points Points are still avail

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The Zeekr MIX Is Not The Next Waymo Self-Driving EV

InsideEVs

The Geely SEA-M platform used on this car will be used for Waymo's Robotaxi.

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Volkswagen Group is shelling out close to $1B in bonuses to lean down staff, compete with China

Electrek

One day after posting a significant drop in Q1 profits, Volkswagen Group is looking to trim down its administrative staff in Germany to bolster 2024 returns. Volkswagen said it is offering close to one billion dollars in bonuses for employees who opt to end their contracts early.

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Australian Outback Postie Goes Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

The Australian Outback can be rugged, dusty, and dangerous. But parts of it are quite flat, very suitable terrain for the Benzina Zero Duo electric delivery vehicle. So, when Ben Silver spoke to me about a postie in Longreach converting from four-stroke petrol mail delivery bikes to electric, I thought. [continued] The post Australian Outback Postie Goes Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Is DC Fast Charging Bad For Your Electric Car's Battery?

InsideEVs

The answer may surprise you. Myth discharged?

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The EV Sales Seesaw Continues — Tesla Down In California, Volkswagen Up In China

CleanTechnica EVs

Are EV sales up or down? It depends on who you ask and what country your are talking about. The answer is "it depends." The post The EV Sales Seesaw Continues — Tesla Down In California, Volkswagen Up In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Supercharger uncertainty won’t steer NACS adoptees away

Teslarati

Although Tesla Supercharger installations are going to slow down, and new projects are likely to decelerate by a considerable margin based on CEO Elon Musk’s plans, automakers that have adopted Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) have no plans to change course. Ford, General Motors, and a handful of other car companies that have invested in electrification have plans for vehicles, a roadmap for EV tech, and billions of dollars set aside for a concerted effort in EV develo

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Electrogenic Selects Andersen EV As Official Charging Partner

CleanTechnica EVs

Electrogenic, the leading provider of bespoke pure-electric powertrain conversions for iconic classic cars, has selected Andersen EV as its official charging partner. Electrogenic will offer the Andersen A2, the UK’s best-selling premium electric vehicle (EV) charger, to all new and existing customers. Electrogenic customers will now be able to customise.

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EU Commission awards €720m to 7 European renewable hydrogen projects

Innovation News Network

The European Commission has announced around €720m in funding to support seven European renewable hydrogen projects. The post EU Commission awards €720m to 7 European renewable hydrogen projects appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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