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GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV

Green Car Reports

GM's Orion Assembly Plant won't build electric trucks until mid-2026, now Buick's EV timeline just became TBD The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin purpose-built platform General Motors is again delaying a planned ramp-up of electric pickup trucks, as well as the first Buick EV for the U.S., reports Bloomberg (via.

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How Olympics Officials Try to Catch "Motor Doping"

Cars That Think

A French cycling official confronts a rider suspected of doping, and ends up on the hood of a van making a high-speed getaway. This isn’t a tragicomedy starring Gérard Depardieu , sending up the sport’s well-earned reputation for cheating. This scenario played out in May at the Routes de l’Oise cycling competition near Paris, and the van was believed to contain evidence of a distinctly 21st-century cheat: a hidden electric motor.

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Deployable rear step with in-built diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks

Green Car Reports

Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enable easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren't new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future electric.

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Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz

CleanTechnica EVs

A million-mile EV battery is one step closer to your new electric car, and Mercedes-Benz is among the automakers ready to pounce on it. The post Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz 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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Jeep to challenge Rivan, Tesla Cybertruck with the Gladiator EV pickup

Electrek

Jeep plans to launch the electric Gladiator we’ve been waiting for. Although it won’t hit the market for another few years, Jeep hopes the Gladiator EV can fend off top-selling rivals like Rivian’s R1S and R1T and Tesla’s Cybertruck. Here’s what to expect from the electric Jeep pickup.

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First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

The Driven EV News

Australian company says the first locally made electric hydrofoil boat will revolutionise the way people view boating. The post First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating” appeared first on The Driven.

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Porsche says EV transition to "take years," Audi refocuses on PHEVs

Green Car Reports

Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan to go all-electric Two Volkswagen Group brands now expect the EV transition to take longer than originally thought. Porsche previously said it was.

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Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake

CleanTechnica EVs

As climate change exacerbates natural disasters, it is good to see electric vehicle owners stepping into the breach to provide backup power in an emergency. We have read about EVs “keeping the lights on,” and even powering a dialysis machine, but can we use them effectively and regularly to support. [continued] The post Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The US’s largest co-located solar + battery storage project is online

Electrek

The Gemini Solar + Storage project in Nevada – the US’s largest co-located solar + battery energy storage system – is now operational.

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The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are. [continued] The post The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa 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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Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’

Electrek

Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. It is now planned for October 10th and CEO Elon Musk is hinting at potential ‘one more thing’ at the event.

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Rivian CEO: R3X arriving "as soon as we possibly can," before R3

Green Car Reports

The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X or R3 will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the basis for the R3 The Rivian R3X electric hatchback will arrive before the base R3, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with The Verge this week.

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Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells

Electrek

Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on.

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BasiGo’s Impressive Progress With Electric Buses In Kenya Illustrates The Incredible Opportunity To Tackle Africa’s Transport Challenges

CleanTechnica EVs

We cover quite a lot of developments in the EV space across Africa. One of my favorite things about this is following up on the progress of some of the companies that are active in the nascent electric mobility industry across the continent’s various regions. One segment that is set. [continued] The post BasiGo’s Impressive Progress With Electric Buses In Kenya Illustrates The Incredible Opportunity To Tackle Africa’s Transport Challenges appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Volkswagen hopes new Scout EV pickup and SUV, Rivian tie-up will attract US buyers

Electrek

Can Volkswagen double its US market share by 2030? That’s the plan. VW will lean on new EVs, including a Scout-branded electric pickup and SUV, and its new Rivian partnership to charge up sales.

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The U.S. Will Have More EV Fast Chargers Than Gas Stations In Less Than A Decade

InsideEVs

There are over 10,000 fast-charging stations across the country, with 700 new locations added just in the second quarter.

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Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year

Electrek

Elon Musk says that he would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have “unsupervised” self-driving next year. Though, like most of Musk’s self-driving timeline, you should probably ignore.

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Deployable rear step with diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks

Green Car Reports

Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enabling easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren't new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future.

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Vayu unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ LiDAR-free delivery robot that can drive 20 mph on city streets

Electrek

Robotics and AI specialist Vayu has unveiled a new delivery robot called the One today, which was designed to autonomously navigate stores and streets at speeds up to 20 mph. The company also secured its first order for a massive amount of robots to put into commercial operations.

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Lucid is building its first Gravity SUV release candidate

Teslarati

Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors has released a short video of its first Gravity SUV pre-production unit in its Casa Grande, AZ factory. As per the company’s chief executive, the first pre-production Gravity is a significant milestone for the company and its efforts to bring its next vehicle to market. Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson shared a short clip of the Lucid Gravity pre-production unit on his LinkedIn page.

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Rivian CEO spills the tea on why Ford, Mercedes tie-ups fell through

Electrek

It wasn’t too long ago that Rivian and Ford were expected to build EVs together. Then, Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced plans to produce electric vans. Although both fell through long ago, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently spilled the tea on why the tie-ups really failed.

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The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Has 24% Fewer Parts Than The 2024 Model

InsideEVs

GM CEO Mary Barra said customers won’t spot the differences. But it's key to reducing EV costs, just like Rivian and others are doing.

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Smart Tire Technology for Light & Medium-Duty Fleets

Green Fleet Magazine

Automatically collecting richer, more accurate data from tires yields insights that reduce costs and improve safety. How does smart tire technology return an ROI for fleets without big tire budgets?

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Have Some Renewable Energy With Your Rivian R2 Pre-Order

CleanTechnica EVs

Rivian customers on the pre-order list for the new R2 electric SUV can look forward to more renewable energy for their zero emission ride. The post Have Some Renewable Energy With Your Rivian R2 Pre-Order appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda Restyles Odyssey for 2025. We Think

The Truth About Cars

Amongst the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it changes to the Honda Odyssey minivan for the 2025 model year include the same vertical reflectors used on the second-generation Acura NSX supercar, a detail which proves someone in the purchasing department bought too many of the things when the NSX was in production. Beyond that notable pub trivia detail, the ’25 has its front and rear fascias reshaped, while also donning a new grille.

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Musk Says Tesla Will Have "Unsupervised" Self Driving Soon, Like He Said In 2016

InsideEVs

Musk claims that Tesla will have the "miles between interventions" to support unsupervised FSD in the next five months, probably.

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Driving Dystopia: BMW Sneaks Subscription Services Back Into Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

Last year, BMW walked back its decision to offer subscriptions for heated seats. This came after numerous automakers had started considering the financial benefits of placing hardware already equipped to the vehicle behind recurring paywalls. While just about every brand was testing the waters of subscription-based features, German nameplates were the most aggressive and therefore caught the most backlash.

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Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV

Electrek

Tesla has reiterated its plans to build cheaper electric vehicles, but you shouldn’t expect the previously announced $25,000 electric car.

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GM’s Cruise Origin Robotaxi Is Officially Dead

InsideEVs

The autonomous pod didn’t have a steering wheel or pedals, which led to “regulatory uncertainty.” But what will replace it?

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The Cadillac Sollei Concept is a Dramatic Open-Top 2+2

The Truth About Cars

Cadillacs used to produce dramatic, over-the-top luxury vehicles with traffic-stopping style, but the automaker’s designs have become far more mundane in recent times. Even so, the recent Sollei Concept shows that Cadillac still has some tricks up its sleeve, as the open-top car is one of the most stunning cars to wear the iconic badge in decades. Looking somewhat like a blend between the ultra-high-end Celestiq and a Rolls-Royce, the Sollei convertible features four bucket seats and acres of el

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Elephant Robotics’ Mercury Humanoid Robot Empowers Embodied AI Research

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by Elephant Robotics. Elephant Robotics has gone through years of research and development to accelerate its mission of bringing robots to millions of homes and a vision of “Enjoy Robots World”. From the collaborative industrial robots P-series and C-series, which have been on the drawing board since its establishment in 2016, to the lightweight desktop 6 DOF collaborative robot myCobot 280 in 2020, to the dual-armed, semi-humanoid robot myBuddy , which

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Rivian's CEO Is Right. Apple CarPlay Is Overrated

InsideEVs

Automakers are getting better at software than most customers realize, but they still cling to Apple CarPlay. How does that change?

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Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits

The Driven EV News

Elon Musk concedes discounts by rival EV makers is taking toll on profits, and promises a "more affordable" EV in early 2025 - but its main focus is on autonomy, and most growth will come from energy storage. The post Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits appeared first on The Driven.

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iRobot's Autowash Dock Is (Almost) Automated Floor Care

Cars That Think

The dream of robotic floor care has always been for it to be hands-off and mind-off. That is, for a robot to live in your house that will keep your floors clean without you having to really do anything or even think about it. When it comes to robot vacuuming, that’s been more or less solved thanks to self-emptying robots that transfer debris into docking stations, which iRobot pioneered with the Roomba i7+ in 2018.

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