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Report: Top-selling used EVs cost up to $5,000 less than last year

Green Car Reports

The average price of the most popular used EVs has dropped by up to $5,000 compared to last year, according to retailer CarMax. Sales data from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, showed that the top EVs at CarMax were the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, and Nissan Leaf. They were also the top-sellers in a previous CarMax report published in.

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Expect a Wave of Waferscale Computers

Cars That Think

At TSMC’s North American Technology Symposium on Wednesday, the company detailed both its semiconductor technology and chip packaging technology roadmaps. While the former is key to keeping the traditional part of Moore’s Law going, the latter could accelerate a trend towards processors made from more and more silicon, leading quickly to systems the size of a full silicon wafer.

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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

Green Car Reports

The updated 2025 Lexus UX 300h has been given official EPA ratings, and for the popular all-wheel-drive version they’re a bit better than what the Toyota luxury brand estimated months ago. Although this U.S. version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. And as.

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Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after firing team

Electrek

Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after Elon Musk came in like a wrecking ball and fired the whole charing team.

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

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Fox News Cherrypicks Old EVs to Represent The “Foolish” Nature Of All EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afterward): When it. [continued] The post Fox News Cherrypicks Old EVs to Represent The “Foolish” Nature Of All EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Megapack to power new massive record-breaking 1.3 GWh battery system

Electrek

Tesla Megapack has been selected to power a massive new record-breaking 1,3 GWh battery system from Neoen in Australia.

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How Field AI is Conquering Unstructured Autonomy

Cars That Think

One of the biggest challenges for robotics right now is practical autonomous operation in unstructured environments. That is, doing useful stuff in places your robot hasn’t been before and where things may not be as familiar as your robot might like. Robots thrive on predictability, which has put some irksome restrictions on where and how they can be successfully deployed.

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Op-Ed: Is It Time To End The Elon Musk Fanboi Era?

CleanTechnica EVs

The good readers and supporters of CleanTechnica support EVs, wind energy, solar power, batteries, and renewables technology, notwithstanding the several industry trolls who sometimes visit our comment section. We understand that the unquestionable primary leader for EVs in this period has been Elon Musk. To say that his contributions, along. [continued] The post Op-Ed: Is It Time To End The Elon Musk Fanboi Era?

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Tesla Semi spotted being used by another customer

Electrek

A Tesla Semi was spotted being used by a customer that is not PepsiCo or Tesla as the electric semi truck program continues to expand.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Successfully Test 1,000 kW EV Charging

InsideEVs

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 semi will have a range of up to roughly 300 miles.

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

Brief

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Used EV price drop, Lexus UX hybrid mpg, die-cast electric G-wagen: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year. And the most affordable Lexus gets more fuel-efficient. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost.

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Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disband

Teslarati

Elon Musk explained the reasoning behind disbanding Tesla’s supercharger team in a communication on his social media platform X. Earlier today, we reported Tesla was letting go of several key members of its Supercharger team in what was a surprising move. It was a small part of the large effort to remove roughly 10 percent of the company’s workforce.

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Tesla Axing Its Supercharger Team Puts The Entire Industry In The Dark

InsideEVs

Most of Tesla's Supercharger team was caught up in recent layoffs, leading to countless questions about the future of EV charging.

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Daimler is helping decarbonize logistics with expanded use of EVs

Electrek

In an effort to decarbonize its own logistical operations, Daimler Trucks North America is expanding the use of electric trucks across multiple regions, including Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, and the Carolinas.

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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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Did Tesla Really Lay Off The Whole Supercharger Team? Really??

CleanTechnica EVs

According to a recent report by Electrek that repeated paywalled reporting by The Information, Tesla has conducted another round of layoffs, this time getting rid of the entire Supercharger team. Without further confirmation from a company that notoriously maintains no press contacts (and may automatically send you a poop emoji. [continued] The post Did Tesla Really Lay Off The Whole Supercharger Team?

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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Electrek

Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why.

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Musk fires Supercharger team, says rollout of Tesla network to be slowed down

The Driven EV News

Tesla says it will slow down roll out of its Supercharger network to save costs after sacking key executives and hundreds more employees. The post Musk fires Supercharger team, says rollout of Tesla network to be slowed down appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen Group’s profits dropped 20% in Q1, but it remains confident in hitting 2024 targets

Electrek

Volkswagen Group released its financial numbers for Q1 2024 today, following similar trends from other EU-based automakers. The numbers detail a slowing of sales and a drop in profits. Despite a 20% decrease, the Group remains optimistic that it will end the year at its financial targets.

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Xpeng CEO welcomes Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) to China

Teslarati

China’s electric vehicle sector may be extremely competitive, but it seems that even rivals can be excited for the arrival of new technologies in the market. This was highlighted by Xpeng CEO and Chairman He Xiaopeng, who noted in a post on Weibo that he is personally welcoming Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) to the country. In his post , the executive noted that if the last decade was a time for new energy vehicles, the new decade would be a decade of smart vehicles.

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The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies

CleanTechnica EVs

For many readers, protecting nature is its own reward, but that’s not true for everyone. Some people get into EVs, solar, and such to save some money. Others get into it because they want the United States to be more energy independent. It’s also common for people to use clean. [continued] The post The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla FSD makes a believer of Xiaomi co-founder after test ride

Teslarati

Xiaomi and Tesla China may have become direct rivals since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 , a challenger to the Tesla Model 3, but the Chinese tech giant’s executives are still supportive of the American EV maker’s innovations. This was highlighted recently when Xiaomi co-founder and vice chairman Lin Bin posted a message on Chinese social media praising Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

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Prices Of Some BYD Cars In Export Markets Are Double Or Triple Prices In China

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD is selling some models in foreign markets for double or triple what it charges in China. How long can that last? The post Prices Of Some BYD Cars In Export Markets Are Double Or Triple Prices In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Megapack Factory in China to start construction 

Teslarati

Tesla’s Megapack Factory in China is ready to start construction this month. Construction started at Tesla’s Megafacotry Shanghai site in March 2024. Since then, very little has been built on the site. Tesla Giga Shanghai’s resident drone operator, WuWa, recently provided an update on the company’s Megapack Factory in China. He explained why construction stopped after the initial sighting in March.

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Oh Wow! The Conductor Plus E-Bike Rickshaw Quickly Converts From Carrying Cargo To Passengers

CleanTechnica EVs

An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry. [continued] The post Oh Wow! The Conductor Plus E-Bike Rickshaw Quickly Converts From Carrying Cargo To Passengers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Can we support reforestation in the era of climate change?

Innovation News Network

Due to the increasing threat of climate change, scientists have investigated which trees can be used for reforestation across Europe. The post Can we support reforestation in the era of climate change? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla Has Already Canceled Four Planned Supercharger Sites In New York City

InsideEVs

Although Musk said Supercharger growth will continue following today's layoffs, some sites are already set to be canceled, InsideEVs has learned.

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Two Tesla execs to leave amid Musk’s “hardcore” cost and workforce reduction: report

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is definitely being led by a “wartime CEO” once more. This was hinted at in a recent report, which claimed that two more senior executives are leaving the company amidst Musk’s serious efforts to optimize the company’s workforce. As per a recent report from The Information , Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dismissed Senior Director of EV Charging Rebecca Tinucci and Director of Vehicle Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) Daniel Ho.

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California's Plug-In Car Sales Continued To Increase In Q1 2024

InsideEVs

The volume exceeded 105,000, but the growth rate was alarmingly slow.

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No, Tesla Stations Aren’t Open To All EVs (Yet)

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at the San Francisco Chronicle leads with (as of this writing) a headline saying, “Tesla superchargers in California now available for all EVs.” The paywalled article cites a social media post by Governor Gavin Newsom, but there’s just one problem: the headline is completely false, at least. [continued] The post No, Tesla Stations Aren’t Open To All EVs (Yet) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Henrik Fisker is selling his Hollywood home for $35 million

Teslarati

Fisker Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker has put his ultra-modern Los Angeles home on the market for $35 million. Such an amount is larger than the current market cap of Fisker Inc., which is currently valued at $24.97 million at $0.05 per share. Fisker’s home is extremely impressive. Located in the Hollywood Hills, the 11,800-square-foot house features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, an indoor spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and an infinity pool, among other amenities.

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Stellantis sees Q1 2024 drop in revenue, but EV sales were up

Electrek

Stellantis Q1 2024 revenue fell 12%, but global EV sales were up, and it’s optimistic about growth and profitability in H2 2024.

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Matchbox marks Mercedes' electric G-wagen with a sustainable twist

Green Car Reports

The first-ever electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the "Gelandewagen" or "G-wagen"—is getting the Matchbox treatment—with a sustainable twist to match its electric powertrain. Formally known as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (a name that might prove difficult to fit on the packaging), the.

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Automatic Emergency Braking to Be Required for All New Vehicles in 2029

The Truth About Cars

Automakers are increasingly making advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) like automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard to meet tightening crash-test standards, but that feature will become required by law in 2029. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized a rule requiring that AEB be included on all new vehicles by 2029.

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Researchers analyse formulation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from CO2

Innovation News Network

Tsinghua University researchers have published a paper that evaluates CO2 to sustainable aviation fuel conversion technologies. The post Researchers analyse formulation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from CO2 appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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