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Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode detailed

Green Car Reports

Tesla explained how the Cybertruck's off-road modes work Cybertruck's off-road modes include Baja, Overland, and Wade The off-road modes came via an over-the-air software update in May Tesla added an off-road mode to the Cybertruck with a software update announced in May, and recently released a video explaining how it works. Like the off-road.

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Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract

Electrek

Tesla has secured an absurdly large contract to provide over 15 GWh of Megapack to California’s Intersect Power. The Megapack.

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VW already created an EV sub-brand for its EV sub-brand—for China

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen's adding a sub-brand to a sub-brand as part of its EV push The new sub-brand will be for China only and named ID.Unyx Volkswagen already launched a sub-brand in China named ID.UX Volkswagen is launching a China-only sub-brand within its ID EV sub-brand. The automaker on Wednesday announced ID.Unyx, which will include five electric.

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U.S. EV Registrations Increased In May 2024, Despite Tesla's Decline

InsideEVs

The all-electric car market share improved a bit to 7.5%.

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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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2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a 771-hp plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid rejoins the lineup for 2025 The plug-in hybrid marks the range topper for the Panamera Buyers can place their orders today for $228,495 and deliveries begin in early 2025 Porsche on Thursday revealed the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, the flagship model for the third-generation Panamera hatchback. Like all.

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Solar to meet half of global electricity demand growth in 2024 and 2025

Electrek

Global electricity demand is rising at its fastest rate in two decades, but solar is on course to meet half of demand growth, says the IEA.

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Tesla Cybertruck is ready for Full Self-Driving with v12.5, Musk confirms

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the Cybertruck would be getting Full Self-Driving capabilities for the first time when the EV maker releases version 12.5, which will use a single stack as it combines inner city and highway driving. The update comes just two months after Musk’s prediction that FSD for the Cybertruck “was a few months away,” as he said in May.

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Second-hand electric car sales more than triple, as utes slow down

The Driven EV News

Used electric vehicles have been a standout seller, a new report shows, jumping 91 per cent in the last quarter and up 246 per cent on this time last year. The post Second-hand electric car sales more than triple, as utes slow down appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD’s answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y spotted overseas

Electrek

BYD is upping the ante in overseas markets. Its new electric SUV, Sea Lion 07, was spotted outside of China as the BYD looks to challenge Tesla in key overseas markets. BYD’s Sea Lion 07 is a mid-size electric SUV similar in size to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.

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Almost Every BMW, Audi And Mercedes EV Is Leased

InsideEVs

For two of the brands, over 90% of new-car transactions are leases, not purchases.

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

Brief

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Tesla makes simple app change to save your EV’s range

Teslarati

Tesla has made a simple change in its app to save your electric vehicle’s battery and range. EV owners across the board deal with the phenomenon of phantom battery drain, which is truly just a term that describes range loss due to the vehicle completing tasks while it is idle. Teslas, for example, can run Sentry Mode, which monitors the vehicle’s surroundings with external cameras, which h as been a culprit of range loss for some time.

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The Jeep Dune Concept Is An Adorable, Pint-Sized Wannabe EV Off-Roader

InsideEVs

It seats two and it has fabric doors and chunky tires. It’s also not a real Jeep.

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Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers

The Driven EV News

Tesla opens multiple new sites across multiple states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further. The post Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Sets Time Clock To Fix 4680 Cell Problems

InsideEVs

Plus, Volvo foresees tariffs causing a major business headache in 2024 and U.S. EV chargers set to outpace gas stations within 8 years.

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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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Every third car sold in the US could be electric by 2027, despite current stall

The Driven EV News

New BNEF analysis predicts EVs might account for nearly one-third of new car sales in the US by 2027, although that comes with a significant caveat. The post Every third car sold in the US could be electric by 2027, despite current stall appeared first on The Driven.

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Toyota Invests In Perovskite Solar Cells, And The World Will Never Be The Same

CleanTechnica EVs

The solar car of the future is already emerging, and Toyota could get a jump on the ball with new perovskite solar cells. The post Toyota Invests In Perovskite Solar Cells, And The World Will Never Be The Same appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cyberbeast owners to receive Cybertruck light bar soon

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck Vehicle Program Manager Siddhant Awasthi recently confirmed that the all-electric pickup truck’s highly-anticipated light bar is coming soon. Awasthi noted that the Cybertruck light bar will be initially rolled out to Cyberbeast owners. Awasthi’s update came on the heels of a new video from Tesla featuring the Cybertruck’s Off-Road App.

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First Solar to build the Western Hemisphere’s largest solar R&D center

Electrek

The US’s largest solar panel maker, First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), says it’s building the largest thin film R&D center in the Western Hemisphere.

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Will Baidu Apollo Go Be The 1st Profitable Robotaxi Service?

CleanTechnica EVs

In the USA, naturally, most discussion of robotaxis centers around Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla. And perhaps increasingly Zoox. However, on the other side of the world, there’s a different robotaxi service making a lot of progress and getting a lot of attention. That would be Baidu Apollo Go. For those. [continued] The post Will Baidu Apollo Go Be The 1st Profitable Robotaxi Service?

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Jaguar I-Pace: An EV Pioneer Dies With A Whimper

InsideEVs

Production of the model will come to an end in December 2024.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai is back to operating at full capacity: report

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Shanghai is operating at full capacity once more. The update was posted by a Chinese media outlet which recently visited Tesla’s Shanghai-based Model 3 and Model Y production plant. Earlier this year, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla was throttling the vehicle production output of Giga Shanghai. Reuters even noted in late May that the electric vehicle maker was planning to cut at least 20% of the facility’s vehicle production in the March-June 2024 period.

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Sleek New EV Charging Stations Could Save The Day For Starbucks

CleanTechnica EVs

Starbucks is aiming to attract customers with an assist from Mercedes-Benz, which has arranged to install a fleet of new Italian-designed, made-in-the-USA EV charging stations at selected Starbucks stores. The post Sleek New EV Charging Stations Could Save The Day For Starbucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo halts EX30 orders online following recent delays

Electrek

Volvo is no longer accepting EX30 orders online in the US. In the latest setback, Volvo removed the option to reserve an EX30 on its website. It’s now replaced with a new “keep me updated” tab.

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Fleet Upfitting Process: From OEM to Road Ready

Green Fleet Magazine

How does a work vehicle move from the factory to the equipment manufacturers and into the hands of small and large fleets? And how can fleets shorten the process?

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Note to Tesla: Customer Choice Key to Financial Success, Including Stalks & Steering Wheels

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla needs to respect its customers’ wishes by providing them with options to purchase the driving controls that they prefer. In particular, Tesla should provide customers with options to include turn signal and gear shift stalks, and also provide Model S and X purchasers with the ability to equip their. [continued] The post Note to Tesla: Customer Choice Key to Financial Success, Including Stalks & Steering Wheels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla price target: analyst and firm adjustments ahead of Q2 Earnings Call

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has gotten several updates to its price target from various analysts and firms as the Q2 Earnings Call next week takes focus. Tech analysts and firms alike have made various adjustments to their outlook on the EV maker’s stock over the past several weeks. Despite what has been a lackluster year for Tesla because of its expected and planned leveling in year-over-year sales growth due to the development of the next-gen platform and Robotaxi, price targets have improved

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Elon Issues One Of His Famous Ultimatums On Dry Coating 4680 Technology — Fix It Or Forget It

CleanTechnica EVs

Dry coating of cathodes and anodes is what Tesla expected when it bought Maxwell Technologies but results remain elusive. The post Elon Issues One Of His Famous Ultimatums On Dry Coating 4680 Technology — Fix It Or Forget It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals

Electrek

After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings.

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BMW electric vehicle sales soar as Mercedes EV sales sink

The Driven EV News

EV sales from Mercedes group down sharply, but they are up significantly at BMW, The post BMW electric vehicle sales soar as Mercedes EV sales sink appeared first on The Driven.

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Introducing Jeep Dune, the rugged off-road city EV with a DJ booth

Electrek

The Jeep Dune is an off-road-inspired, fully electric city car. Despite its small size, the Dune makes up for it with its open-air, adventure-seeking spirit. Although not built by Jeep , the electric off-roader carries the Jeep name and shares components with another Stellantis brand. With features like an added DJ booth, the Dune looks like the ultimate EV.

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BYD’s Electric Car Price Cuts Upset BYD Buyers in Thailand — Investigation Ensues As Factory Inaugurated

CleanTechnica EVs

I wrote a few weeks ago, based on some ears on the ground, about cheap electric cars from BYD seemingly disrupting the auto market in Thailand — like, not just reaching good sales levels, but actually disrupting the market and pushing auto brands out. This even extends into the used. [continued] The post BYD’s Electric Car Price Cuts Upset BYD Buyers in Thailand — Investigation Ensues As Factory Inaugurated appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A new AI-powered platform that helps utilities reduce wildfires just got a $1M injection

Electrek

Rhizome , an extreme weather resilience planning platform for the power grid, has a new platform that helps utilities reduce wildfire risk.

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IEEE Learning Network Celebrates Five Years

Cars That Think

Since its launch in 2019, the IEEE Learning Network (ILN) has been instrumental in advancing professional development through its diverse array of courses and programs. From specialized technical training to broader skill development, ILN online courses cater to professionals at every stage of their career and equip them with tools they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

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Tesla releases app update to reduce phantom drain in its EVs

Electrek

Tesla has released a new mobile app update to reduce the phantom drain in its parled electric vehicles.

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