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Electrify America opens fast-chargers in Moab for electric off-roading

Green Car Reports

Electrify America now has 350-kw DC fast-chargers up and running on the network and positioned to help fully electric off-roaders or recreational visitors take in nearby Arches National Park or Canyonlands National Park. The chargers, announced last May among 20 new fast-charging sites in Utah, are being supported by Electrify Commercial.

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Sea Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War Inspire New Tactics

Cars That Think

Against all odds, Ukraine is still standing almost two and a half years after Russia’s massive 2022 invasion. Of course, hundreds of billions of dollars in Western support as well as Russian errors have helped immensely, but it would be a mistake to overlook Ukraine’s creative use of new technologies, particularly drones. While uncrewed aerial vehicles have grabbed most of the attention, it is naval drones that could be the key to bringing Russian president Vladimir Putin to the negotiating tabl

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Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024

Green Car Reports

Toyota and Lexus EV drivers will have access to Ionna Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Ionna, becoming the eighth automaker to do so Ionna will support the NACS charge port set to be adopted in future Toyota EVs Toyota has joined the fledgling North American EV fast-charging network Ionna, the companies jointly announced Wednesday.

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Tesla Cybertruck was U.S. best-selling vehicle over $100k in June

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck was the United States’ best-selling vehicle priced at over $100,000 in the month of June, new data from Kelley Blue Book found. New vehicle prices remained steady and mostly unchanged from both May 2024 and June 2023. Meanwhile, the new average transaction price for electric vehicles was up 0.9 percent compared to May, but down 2.5 percent compared to June.

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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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No, extreme heat doesn't cause people to get stuck in EVs

Green Car Reports

Summer heat waves do mean a temporary drop in EV range They won't "brick" your battery, but they can accelerate degradation (aging) of the pack Avoid 100% charges in the heat if you can How hot is too hot for EVs, and will the next heat wave brick it, leaving you stranded? The answer isn’t nearly as sensational as the headlines some have.

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Ford unveils new Capri EV with nearly 400 miles range and sports car performance

Electrek

The newest all-electric Ford is finally here. Ford introduced its Capri EV on Wednesday, a revival of a legend. The new all-electric Ford Capri features up to 390 miles (627 km) WLTP driving range and sports car-like performance.

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Kia’s first electric PV5 van caught testing with VW ID.Buzz-like design [Video]

Electrek

Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below.

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Edith Clarke: Architect of Modern Power Distribution

Cars That Think

Edith Clarke was a powerhouse in practically every sense of the word. From the start of her career at General Electric in 1922, she was determined to develop stable, more reliable power grids. And Clarke succeeded, playing a critical role in the rapid expansion of the North American electric grid during the 1920s and ’30s. During her first years at GE she invented what came to be known as the Clarke calculator.

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U.S. Hydrogen Car Sales Are Collapsing

InsideEVs

They were already a tiny fraction of the market. Then, last quarter, sales dropped 91%.

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Completes EV Rally Tour Around the A-Z of Britain

CleanTechnica EVs

A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros tractor unit has proved its readiness for work in the UK by completing a gruelling five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country. Hauling a standard road trailer, and fully freighted at 40 tonnes GVW, the eActros 600 easily saw off the challenge of this year’s EV Rally. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Completes EV Rally Tour Around the A-Z of Britain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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BMW speeds past luxury rivals Porsche and Audi as EV sales spike in Q2

Electrek

Who said the EV market was cooling off? Not for BMW. The luxury automaker is outpacing rivals, including Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes, as electric vehicle sales continue climbing. BMW extended its lead after EV sales surged in Q2.

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Tesla’s next major electric vehicle product spotted on the road conducting tests

The Driven EV News

Tesla's new test vehicle spotted up close cameras ahead of new product unveiling next month. The post Tesla’s next major electric vehicle product spotted on the road conducting tests appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure

Electrek

Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option.

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Are Half Of EV Owners Really 'Switching Back' To Gas? It's Complicated.

InsideEVs

A new McKinsey study is being used as ammo against EVs. In reality, the next wave of EV buyers need more help than they're getting.

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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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Tesla Should Partner With Shiftpod for CyberTent 2.0

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s far from a secret that I’m not the Cybertruck’s biggest fan. I don’t hate the truck or think people who love them should be shamed or anything like that, but at the same time, it’s just not the truck for me. When I do eventually get an electric truck, [continued] The post Tesla Should Partner With Shiftpod for CyberTent 2.0 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Ford Capri Returns As A Tall Electric Hatchback

InsideEVs

It has no connection to the classic fastback coupe, and it’s secretly a Volkswagen underneath. But Ford's latest EV is something interesting.

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Wait, What? You Can Lease A 2025 Nissan Leaf For Less Than $20 Per Month?

CleanTechnica EVs

Brand new electric cars may have the reputation of being really expensive, but that doesn’t always have to be the case, as one auto YouTuber illustrates in a recent video, who found that it’s possible to lease a brand new EV for a ridiculously low monthly payment. A field trip. [continued] The post Wait, What? You Can Lease A 2025 Nissan Leaf For Less Than $20 Per Month?

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reiterates single FSD stack update for V12.5.x

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated that FSD V12.5.x will feature a combined Full Self Driving stack for inner city and highway driving. Such an update is expected to result in a smoother driving experience for Teslas running FSD (Supervised). It also bodes well for the Cybertruck’s upcoming FSD capabilities. Tesla has started the rollout of FSD V12.4.3 to more users , and feedback has mostly been a bit mixed.

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EVTOL Company Archer Aviation Receives Additional $55M Investment From Stellantis

CleanTechnica EVs

The automaker Stellantis continues to invest in the future of urban mobility, and not just its own cars and trucks and other ground transport options, but also in the electric aviation sector, as evidenced by a recent $55 million investment in eVTOL company Archer Aviation. Stellantis had already invested $110. [continued] The post EVTOL Company Archer Aviation Receives Additional $55M Investment From Stellantis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SpaceX’s next Starship test flight is coming soon, Elon Musk confirms

Teslarati

SpaceX’s next Starship test flight is coming soon, CEO Elon Musk confirmed recently. The previous four test flights have shown repeated progress, with each Starship launch showing more positives than the previous. The 400-foot-tall rocket will eventually make life interplanetary; at least, that is the goal of SpaceX. However, Starship is still undergoing its routine test flights, and it performed its first on April 20, 2023, with Integrated Test Flight 1, also known as IFT-1.

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Ford Launches Sporty New Capri EV… Across The Pond

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford's sporty new Capri EV is heading across the pond to Europe, so US car buyers will have to look elsewhere for zero emission mobility. The post Ford Launches Sporty New Capri EV… Across The Pond appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Imagine a magnet industry without limitations

Innovation News Network

The Advanced Magnet Lab is enabling here-to-fore unachievable magnet configurations which unlock the magnet supply chain outside of China. The post Imagine a magnet industry without limitations appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Michigan gets right-to-solar – now you can tell your HOA to stuff it

Electrek

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law ensuring Michigan homeowners can install a variety of energy efficiency improvements on their homes, including EV chargers, solar panels, heat pumps and more.

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Audi South Africa Expands Charging Network With Addition Of 150kW DC Fast Chargers In Key National Locations

CleanTechnica EVs

South Africa’s EV market is still quite small, but it is now starting to show signs of progress. Looking at the most recent full-year data, the market shares for plug-in hybrid, BEV, and plug-less hybrids were 0.06%, 0.17%, and 1.2% respectively. These electrified vehicles had a combined market share of. [continued] The post Audi South Africa Expands Charging Network With Addition Of 150kW DC Fast Chargers In Key National Locations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update

Electrek

Tesla has started to finally push a new Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software update after a few months of delays.

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One Way We Can Fix Skyrocketing Auto Insurance Premiums For EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Imagine this: you’re driving your car after a hard day at work. You’re tired, you’re easily distracted, and then your significant other calls to let you know that there’s one more chore to do in town before you go home. As you reach for the touchscreen to hang up the. [continued] The post One Way We Can Fix Skyrocketing Auto Insurance Premiums For EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Innovating with topological chemistry: Quantum advancements at Université de Sherbrooke

Innovation News Network

Research at the Université de Sherbrooke in topological quantum materials is poised to revolutionise quantum technology. The post Innovating with topological chemistry: Quantum advancements at Université de Sherbrooke appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla’s energy unit gives Morgan Stanley reason to modify price target breakdown

Teslarati

Tesla’s energy unit was the talk of the second-quarter vehicle delivery report that was released last week. The numbers Tesla reported for its energy storage deployments for Q2 have Morgan Stanley and its analyst Adam Jonas considering the division as more of a factor in its breakdown of the $310 price target it has put on shares. “It’s no wonder that investors are starting to consider the real possibility that Tesla Energy may be worth more than Tesla Auto,” Jonas said i

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EV Sales GROWTH, Tesla Sales Issues, Chinese EV Tariffs — YouTube Chat with Jose Pontes

CleanTechnica EVs

Who tracks electric vehicle sales better than anyone in the world? That would be José Pontes, without a doubt. We already publish about 7 EV sales reports a month from José, but with various big themes hitting hard lately, I wanted to sit down and have a long chat with. [continued] The post EV Sales GROWTH, Tesla Sales Issues, Chinese EV Tariffs — YouTube Chat with Jose Pontes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The car-free US town that just passed speed limits on electric bikes

Electrek

Michigan’s Mackinac Island has introduced a new speed limit for electric bicycles, slowing down one of the only motorized forms of transportation in the town.

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Tesla gets called a ‘meme stock’ by longtime investor and fund manager

Teslarati

Tesla has been called a “meme stock” by longtime investor and fund manager Bill Gross, as shares of the company have exploded to ten consecutive days of growth and a 50 percent bump in the past 30 trading sessions. A meme stock is a more recently used term to describe a security that gains popularity through social media. Perhaps the most notable is that of Gamestop $GME , which has been a major contributor to many investors’ success through the short-squeeze it put on large he

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Kia hopes the new EV3 will be a game-changer with a ‘bumpy road’ for EV sales in Europe

Electrek

After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge AWD Ultimate

The Truth About Cars

Some of Volvo's newer EVs are a bit strange, design-wise, so it was nice to pilot a Volvo PHEV that remind me of the company I grew up with. Boxy(ish) design, luxurious without being ostentatious, just sporty enough to be engaging. This is the Volvo I remember. This one is a plug-in hybrid that mates a 2.0-liter turbo four with an electric motor, and there's an 18.8 kWh battery.

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Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb

Electrek

BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line.

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