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Tesla is purging turn-signal stalks, but owners are adding them back

Green Car Reports

Teslas no longer have control stalks in its vehicles Some Tesla owners want stalks back Owners have resorted to adding aftermarket parts to their Teslas to get control stalks Tesla has removed control stalks from the Model S, Model X, and Model 3, but owners are adding them back with aftermarket parts. As discovered by InsideEVs, aftermarket.

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EV Battery Replacement Costs? Meh — Tesla Batteries Designed To Outlast Their Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the bigger concerns many consumers have had about buying electric cars is that the big batteries that power the cars will need to be replaced after a few years, at very high cost. That may have been a legit concern initially, especially because without electric cars that had. [continued] The post EV Battery Replacement Costs? Meh — Tesla Batteries Designed To Outlast Their Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla-powered Hummer H1 EV weighs half as much as GMC Hummer EV

Green Car Reports

A restomod Hummer H1 EV with Tesla batteries has entered the chat The Hummer H1 EV weighs only about 4,500 pounds The Hummer H1 EV is said to have about 300 miles of range from its 75-kwh battery A Canadian company already established as an EV conversion shop is building an electric Hummer that's lighter than the one General Motors is currently.

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

Electrek

The cheapest and smallest Volvo EV is off to a hot start. After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging.

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

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX hybrids recalled, stop-sale issued

Green Car Reports

Toyota issued a stop-sale and recall for the 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX The issue stems from the driver-side curtain airbag A solution doesn't exist, and Toyota expects a remedy by mid-August Consumers looking to buy the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid or Lexus TX hybrid can't due to a stop-sale being issued. A recall for approximately.

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Nissan feels the heat from BYD’s EV price war in China

Electrek

Nissan is the latest victim of BYD’s “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. After BYD’s aggressive price cuts this year, Nissan is shutting down a factory in China as it struggles to keep up.

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Hyundai previews the Casper Electric, a low-cost EV that will be re-badged in Europe [Video]

Electrek

Hyundai will introduce its new affordable EV, the Casper Electric, next week. In Europe, it will be called the Inster EV as Hyundai looks to meet the growing demand for low-cost EVs. Ahead of its official debut, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at the model in its latest video. Check it out below.

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Mckinsey survey claims 46% of US EV owners likely to switch back to ICE

Teslarati

A new McKinsey & Co. survey has revealed rather shocking results. Among the survey’s respondents, which are comprised of 30,000 individuals who regularly use mobility, 29% of EV owners globally are likely to switch back to an internal combustion engine-powered vehicle. In the United States, the number was worse, as 46% of McKinsey’s respondents stated that they are likely to switch back to ICE.

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BYD nears huge Mexico EV plant deal with 50,000 sales in sight this year

Electrek

China’s leading automaker, BYD , is rapidly expanding its global footprint. BYD is closing in on a deal for an EV plant in Mexico, which is expected to be among the biggest in the region.

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EV Charging Initiatives in Vietnam & Utah, 1.5-GW Offshore Wind Farm — Cleantech News Roundup

CleanTechnica EVs

The last few days have shown that EV charging is becoming the new normal, with progress being made on a daily basis, all throughout the world. As one example, Vietnam will be getting an extensive EV charging network courtesy of Porsche and Charge+. On the other side of the world, [continued] The post EV Charging Initiatives in Vietnam & Utah, 1.5-GW Offshore Wind Farm — Cleantech News Roundup 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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Canada reportedly preparing tariffs on Chinese EVs to align with US and EU trade partners

Electrek

The threat of tariffs and an all-out trade war over Chinese EVs is expanding globally, and Canada is reportedly joining the turmoil. The Canadian government is preparing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to align with the US and European Union, which have already proposed heavy duties to deter “unfair” competition imported from overseas.

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Tesla internships look to be available once again after EV maker canceled them

Teslarati

Tesla internships are available once again, with some being offered for this Summer and others for the Fall. The postings come just two months after the company decided to no longer offer positions to college students who had already secured work for Tesla for the Summer. In May , Tesla made the decision to eliminate internship positions for Summer 2024 as part of a major effort to scale back its headcount.

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Spy photos hint at Xiaomi’s quick encore to the SU7 EV to compete against the Tesla Model Y

Electrek

It’s only been six months since Xiaomi Automobile launched its first-ever BEV – the SU7. Following early success, Xiaomi has been developing a second model, and spy images from local media outlets in China have given us a (camouflaged) glimpse at the EV’s exterior design.

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Tesla stock gets cautious outlook from Barclays over Q2 2024 concerns

Teslarati

Barclays has adopted a cautious stance on Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) over the electric vehicle maker’s potential results this Q2 2024. In line with their outlook, Barclays analysts have maintained an “Equal-Weight” rating and a price target of $180 per share for TSLA stock. As per Barclays’ analysts, Tesla’s deliveries this second quarter will likely be around 415,000 units.

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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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Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building preps for its first EV sports car

Electrek

The Italian luxury sports car maker is preparing to launch its first EV. Ferrari’s new e-building opened its doors on Friday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in attendance. The new plant, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car.

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USDOT Awards Nearly $60 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona, Texas, & Utah to Serve as National Models & Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways

CleanTechnica EVs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The grants to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah will serve.

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Save $500+ during Heybike summer sale, EGO Power+ riding mower, EAST OAK digital electric smoker, more

Electrek

Closing out this week’s Green deals is the Heybike summer sale that is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes while also offering free accessories and bundle options, with the Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike sitting at the lowest reduced price of $999. It is joined by the return of the EGO Power+ 56V 42-inch Z6 Zero-Turn Riding Mower that comes with two extra batteries and is back at its $4,999 low.

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Automobili Pininfarina PURA Vision Wins The Red Dot Design Award

Electric Cars Report

The Automobili Pininfarina PURA Vision design concept has been recognised with the highly coveted Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2024. The award is one of the world’s most highly sought-after seals of design quality. The panel of designers, professors, and specialist journalists examine submissions for design quality and innovation, and have selected PURA Vision as […] The post Automobili Pininfarina PURA Vision Wins The Red Dot Design Award appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Bugatti Tourbillon Is A Hybrid With An Attitude

CleanTechnica EVs

The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first new model since the brand was taken over by Rimac. Is it faithful to the vision of Ettore Bugatti? The post The Bugatti Tourbillon Is A Hybrid With An Attitude appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range costs $3,200 more to finance than last week

Electrek

Tesla scrapped promotional financing on the Model 3 Long Range this week after it became eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Toyota Issues a Recall and Stop-Sale for the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX

The Truth About Cars

Toyota’s largest and newest SUVs have only been on sale for a little while now, but the automaker has issued a stop-sale and recall on the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX for an issue that could cause the driver’s side curtain airbag to deploy incorrectly. The automaker said it would reach out to owners by mid-August and noted that it does not yet have a fix for the problem.

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Utah is getting 20 ‘hyper-fast’ Electrify America EV charging stations

Electrek

Electrify America and electric utility Rocky Mountain Power have rolled out the first of 20 DC fast charging stations in Utah.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils Nano Cooling Film for cars at Cannes Lions 2024

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Nano Cooling Film for car cabin temperature control at Cannes Lions 2024 in France. The South Korean Automaker hosted a technical seminar under the theme “From Logic to Magic: 5 Ways to Make Tech Resonate.” This year was the first time automakers were invited to present at Cannes Lions 2024. Hyundai Motor Group’s presentation emphasized the Hyundai and Kia brands’ dedication to sustainability and innovation.

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New catalyst unveils the hidden power of water for green hydrogen generation

Innovation News Network

Water electrolysis offers a path to generate green hydrogen, which can be powered by renewables and clean electricity. Read more here. The post New catalyst unveils the hidden power of water for green hydrogen generation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Why Did California Shut Down a New EV Program?

The Truth About Cars

Hey there, it's time for another episode of the TTAC podcast! This week on the TTAC podcast, we speak to Christian Robinson, the Senior Director of State Government Affairs and Grassroots for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, about why California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would helped fund consumers who wanted to turn their used cars into EVs.

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American Test Of Three Chinese EVs: 'It’s A Wake-Up Call'

InsideEVs

Chinese Tesla rivals from XPeng, Zeekr and Avatr impressed two U.S. auto industry veterans.

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Volkswagen Revealing 2025 Jetta / GLI on June 25

The Truth About Cars

Despite an exodous by other makes, Volkswagen is sticking with the compact sedan segment – at least for the foreseeable future. Iterations of the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI will be unveiled early next week. Actually, they will be unveiled at 9:00 am Eastern on Tuesday, June 25, to be precise. There isn’t a ton to go on via the barest of teaser shots released by the company to date, though the skiff of red lipstick on that image at the top of this post surely points to it being the GLI model.

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Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut

Electrek

The Italian luxury sports car maker is preparing to launch its first EV. Ferrari’s new e-building opened its doors on Friday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in attendance. The new plant, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car.

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Would You Rather: Ford Mustang vs Nissan Z

The Truth About Cars

The rivalry between Japanese and domestic automobiles was fairly intense. American muscle had fallen off and arguably failed to regain its swagger until the 1990s. While things have improved, we’re now confronting a situation where the 2024 Ford Mustang GT is running out of local rivals — so we have decided to pit it against the 2024 Nissan Z. This was originally going to be a match up between the Nissan Z and Toyota Supra.

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Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In May 2024

InsideEVs

The volume exceeded 19,400 units and reached a 7.5% share of the brand's total volume.

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Abandoned History: Cadillac's Northstar V8, Head Bolts and Gaskets Aplenty (Part I)

The Truth About Cars

Back in 2022 Abandoned History covered the development and usage of Cadillac’s all-star engine for the Eighties, the High Technology V8. As the 4.1-liter pile showed promptly that it was terrible, General Motors massaged, improved, and enlarged it into the HT4500 and finally the (not HT) 4.9-liter. But by the time the 4.9 arrived, the engine was already at the end of its service life.

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Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh Battery. Here’s Why That’s Enough

InsideEVs

The standard electric Lightning can be specced with up to 131 kWh of juice. But this isn’t your average pickup.

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BMW is Developing a 1 Series EV to Attract Entry-Level Buyers

The Truth About Cars

BMW’s latest electric models offer plenty of compelling features and tech, but they’re far from affordable. To attract younger buyers who couldn’t otherwise afford one of its EVs, the automaker is developing a 1 Series electric model at the entry point of its lineup. While we don’t know if it will be available in the U.S., the 1 Series EV will be sold as a sedan or hatchback.

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China Spent Lavishly On Its EV Revolution. Here’s How Much It Cost

InsideEVs

We also discuss how close Ford is to Level 3 cars and Japan’s plan to catch up to the U.S. and China in software-defined cars.

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