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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVs

Green Car Reports

BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its Neue Klasse EVs. In addition to the battery facility, BMW said in a press release that it is also expanding the body shop and making other upgrades to the site, with a total investment of 800 million euros.

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Volvo EX30 Shines — Europe EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen Group is the #1 OEM Some 296,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe — which is down 3% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, plugins were down even more, by 8%, but there is a simple explanation for this: [continued] The post Volvo EX30 Shines — Europe EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fuel-cell Ram HD pickup included in Stellantis hydrogen rollout

Green Car Reports

Stellantis will produce a hydrogen fuel-cell Ram commercial truck, the head of the automaker's fuel-cell program said in a recent interview with German publication Welt am Sonntag (via Electrive). Following the start of at-scale production of fuel-cell vehicles in Poland later this year, Stellantis plans to start building a fuel-cell version of.

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What Can AI Researchers Learn From Alien Hunters?

Cars That Think

The emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI)—systems that can perform any task a human can—could be the most important event in human history, one that radically impacts all aspects of our collective lives. Yet AGI, which could emerge soon , remains an elusive and controversial concept. We lack a clear definition of what it is, we don’t know how we will detect it, and we don’t know how to deal with it if it finally emerges.

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

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Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority

Green Car Reports

More local governments across Michigan see EV charging as a relevant issue, but the number is still fairly low, according to a new University of Michigan survey, and those interested in EV charging see cost as a barrier. While the survey is Michigan-specific, it's the traditional hub of the auto industry and probably represents a greater awareness.

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Tesla Semi gets its newest customer

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi has gotten its newest customer, as it appears wholesale giant Costco has taken delivery of the all-electric Class 8 truck for its needs. After the Tesla Semi was released two years ago, it was not necessarily a public affair. Tesla had called on PepsiCo. to be its first true customer of the truck, accumulating and tracking precious data that could be used for anything from a sales pitch to a flex on how electrified tractor-trailers may be more advantageous than combustion engine t

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ brings EV charging closer to gas station stops than ever before

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 “Highland” is bringing electric vehicle drivers closer than ever to gas station stops in terms of duration, according to recent analysts from independent automotive research firm AMCI. AMCI Testing has been preparing an analysis of electric vehicles with fast-charging capabilities and attempting to determine which models charge the quickest.

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Tesla is finally going to release everything we want to know about Autopilot/FSD as NHTSA forces it

Electrek

Tesla is finally going to release everything we always wanted to know about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), but it’s because NHTSA is forcing the automaker to do it.

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NRMA dumps new battery-backed EV charging stations, as another big provider hits the wall

The Driven EV News

NRMA removes battery-powered fast chargers from NSW site amid reports provider has hit a financial wall, while Trevor St Baker sits in on first Tritium creditors' meeting, and market digests Tesla Supercharger plans. The post NRMA dumps new battery-backed EV charging stations, as another big provider hits the wall appeared first on The Driven.

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Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S. Operator UrbanLink

CleanTechnica EVs

Miami, Florida — Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet and global pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), yesterday announced their partnership with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to operate Lilium Jets in South Florida. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will. [continued] The post Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S.

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

Brief

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Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment.

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Sandy Munro sounds off on Tesla layoffs and Elon Musk hate

Teslarati

Manufacturing industry expert and Tesla supporter Sandy Munro has shared his thoughts on the recent layoffs at the company, along with sharing a few spicy takes on mainstream media and hate for Elon Musk. In a video shared on his YouTube channel Munro Live on Monday, Sandy shared a number of his thoughts on the recent Tesla layoffs. He points out that his opinions on the matter will differ from most people and are generally better informed, especially given his vast amount of experience working

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Vermont just passed a 100% renewable electricity mandate

Electrek

Vermont today passed a bill that requires 100% renewable electricity across all the state's utilities by 2035, and it's expected to become law.

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Ram hydrogen fuel-cell truck, BMW EV batteries, rural charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV battery production for BMW is setting up south of the border. Ram aims to scale up its hydrogen fuel-cell muscle. And why do rural governments see EV charging as less important? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW has started building a battery plant in Mexico that will provide more energy-dense cylindrical cells for longer range and.

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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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Rivian (RIVN) Q1 results – revenue beat, earnings miss, Q4 profit reaffirmed

Electrek

Rivian has released its Q1 2024 results, slightly beating analyst estimates on revenue, which grew sharply year-over-year, but with wider losses than expected and only slight gross margin improvement as it still hopes to turn some quarterly profit by the end of the year.

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Porsche Rolls Out Electric Trucks As Transport Logistics Fleet

CleanTechnica EVs

Porsche is pushing ahead with the roll-out of alternative drives in its transport logistics fleet: Together with its logistics partners, the sports car manufacturer is using six new electric HGVs (heavy good vehicle) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Leipzig sites. These vehicles transport production materials around the plants, working alongside. [continued] The post Porsche Rolls Out Electric Trucks As Transport Logistics Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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America’s first hydrogen garbage truck arrives in Las Vegas

Electrek

New Way Trucks and the hydrogen fuel cell experts at Hyzon just revealed North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse truck at Waste Expo in Las Vegas.

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Tesla highlights private 5G network at Giga Berlin

Teslarati

Tesla has highlighted its ultra-fast private 5G network at its Gigafactory in Germany, which is expected to keep the equipment running efficiently over long distances, and with as little latency as possible. In a video posted on its Tesla Manufacturing page on X on Tuesday, Tesla highlighted its private 5G network at Gigafactory Berlin in brief discussions with a couple of employees.

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

Electrek

Eli Electric, the manufacturer of the popular Eli ZERO electric microcar, announced this morning the opening of reservations in the US.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sends eActros 600 On Most Extensive Test Run in the Company’s History

CleanTechnica EVs

Two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck are going on tour More than 20 European countries Each truck to travel more than 13,000 kilometers with 40 tons total towing weight Start of the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024” in Frankfurt/Main on June 11 Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Wörth am. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sends eActros 600 On Most Extensive Test Run in the Company’s History appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia teases first images of its production-ready EV3 and sets the date for its global premiere

Electrek

Kia has just posted some teaser images of its upcoming EV3 SUV – its latest all-electric model promising to be smaller, more affordable, and more “plant-based” than its current siblings in the “EV” portfolio. To mark the occasion, Kia has also shared the date and time for the global premiere of the new EV3, which will take place later this month.

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Very little of FSD distance driven is actually useful for training: Musk

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) has been making headlines in recent weeks, as the company expands the software program in preparation for both its upcoming robotaxi launch and its launch outside of North America. This week, however, CEO Elon Musk has commented on how few of the miles driven with the system engaged are actually useful for training the neural net-based model, emphasizing the need for as many training miles as possible.

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This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs

Electrek

Austrian solar manufacturer Sonnenkraft has debuted its new “Terracotta” solar panel that matches red-tiled roofs and is historic-building compliant.

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EVs in demand! BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia

EV Central

Fresh data reveals used electric vehicles are now in high demand as buyers look to cash in on low retained values and tax benefits related to novated leasing. The automotive data analytics expert AutoGrab has released figures showing the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 were the fastest-moving of any used vehicles through dealerships in March. This is the first time EVs have featured on the list, let alone topped it.

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The Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Is A Ridiculously Fun Street Legal E-Moto — CleanTechnica Tested

CleanTechnica EVs

The Solar Scooters Solar E-Clipse 2.0 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, making for a quick and nimble ride both on- and off-road. With a top speed of up to 60 mph capable from its 10kW (peak) motor, and a potential range of up to 70 miles. [continued] The post The Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Is A Ridiculously Fun Street Legal E-Moto — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps

Electrek

Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps.

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Can The Tesla Brand Really Shift Gears Into A Successful Autonomy Company?

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla brand is on full display as CEO Elon Musk tries to convince Chinese and US regulators as well as Tesla investors that the company’s Full Self Driving (FSD) technology is nearly ready to emulate every driving task that a human currently undertakes. That goal of autonomy is essential. [continued] The post Can The Tesla Brand Really Shift Gears Into A Successful Autonomy Company?

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Ryvid Outset launched as $5,995 US-built electric motorcycle

Electrek

Ryvid , the Southern California-based manufacturer of the popular Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle, has just launched its second model based on the same platform. The new Ryvid Outset, priced at just $5,995, is set to become the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. At the same time, the company announced a major price drop, lowering the Ryvid Anthem to just US $6,495 after moving into a new scaled-up production facility in San Bernadino, California.

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Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

The Texas-based solid-state EV battery innovator Solidion plans on accelerating the vehicle electrification movement with new materials and a radical new battery architecture. The post Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian reports Q1 2024 earnings as it progresses toward profitability

Teslarati

Rivian has released its first-quarter financial results for the year, as the company continues to work toward making its electric vehicles (EVs) profitable. In Q1, Rivian reported $1.2 million in revenue, landing above analyst expectations, along with a net loss of $1.4 million, and an EBITDA-adjusted loss of $798 million, as detailed in the company’s earnings report.

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Hyundai Will Invest Nearly $1 Billion To Keep Motional Viable

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai has invested another $1 billion in Motional, a robotaxi company that wants to be first to market with a successful business model. The post Hyundai Will Invest Nearly $1 Billion To Keep Motional Viable appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Semi is getting into the hands of two more big customers

Electrek

Tesla Semi is getting into the hands of two more big customers as the program finally appears to be ramping up.

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VinFast Starts Accepting Deposits for VF 3 Mini e-SUV in Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced it is accepting early deposits for the VF 3 mini e-SUV in the Vietnamese market. VinFast focuses on accessibility with a price for the VF 3 starting from just over $9,200, along with attractive features and services. At the 2024 National. [continued] The post VinFast Starts Accepting Deposits for VF 3 Mini e-SUV in Vietnam appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian vehicles have driven over 900 million cumulative miles

Teslarati

Rivian held its first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, during which the company highlighted a number of milestones—including how many cumulative miles its R1T, R1S and electric delivery van (EDV) vehicles have driven. On the first-quarter earnings call , Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe noted that the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) have driven over 900 million cumulative miles, between the automaker’s three currently offered models.

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