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Rural EV charging incentivized in much of the US with Biden guidance

Green Car Reports

The Biden administration will use a broad legal interpretation to provide tax credits to EV charging projects in a large swath of the country. The Treasury Department on Friday released additional guidance providing more specific information on what projects will qualify for the revived 30C tax credit. Re-enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

The Driven EV News

Scott Morrison resigns three days after a photo is published of a Tesla towing a caravan parked outside his electoral office. Were the two events linked? The post Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office appeared first on The Driven.

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2024 Acura ZDX EV costs more than Cadillac Lyriq

Green Car Reports

Pricing has been announced for the 2024 Acura ZDX, which is set to arrive at dealerships starting in early spring 2024. Assuming the same $1,350 destination fee as the like-sized MDX, the first EV effort from Honda’s luxury brand starts at $65,850. That’s for the base A-Spec with single-motor rear-wheel drive. Dual-motor A-Spec models.

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Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia’s EV charging network

The Driven EV News

There has been blistering growth in Australia's EV fast charging network in the last three months, with Tesla leading the charge but new players also emerging. The post Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia’s EV charging network appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Tesla Drivers Wait 90 Minutes To Find Spot At This New York City Supercharger

InsideEVs

Half a dozen Tesla taxi drivers told InsideEVs they regularly lose two hours of business due to long lines at a Brooklyn Supercharger.

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Tesla finally releases FSD v12, its last hope for self-driving

Electrek

Tesla has finally started releasing its FSD Beta v12 update to customers, which is sort of its last hope to deliver on its self-driving promises.

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Panasonic cools on idea for third US plant for Tesla batteries

Electrek

Panasonic, makers of batteries for Tesla in the US, is delaying its plan to build a third battery plant in North America, according to Reuters.

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No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

The Driven EV News

When fossil fuel supplies run out, EVs can still run on locally produced solar in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Maybe Mad Max should have driven an EV? The post No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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BEV Sales Shoot Past All Expectations in Brazil in December, Rise 700%!

CleanTechnica EVs

Not long ago, Brazil’s BEV sales were symbolic: a fraction of a fraction. But the second half of 2023 has. [continued] The post BEV Sales Shoot Past All Expectations in Brazil in December, Rise 700%! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay

Electrek

Ford today has officially announced its new next-generation in-car infotainment system. While Ford is doubling down on its own native experience, it’s also expanding its commitment to CarPlay. I had a chance to visit Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan last week for a sneak preview of the new “Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.

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

Brief

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The Boring Company’s Prufrock 3 to launch at Giga Texas

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s (TBC) Prufrock 3 will launch in its first commercial project near Tesla Giga Texas. Drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer gathered some excellent information on The Boring Company’s Project near Tesla’s Giga Texas. He recently spotted one of TBC’s Prufrock tunnel boring machines (TBMs) being assembled at Tesla’s Texas factory and dove in deeper to gather more info on the project.

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Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

The Driven EV News

Regulators in Australia and around the world are being urged to take Toyota to task over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles. The post Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads appeared first on The Driven.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker is taking over a Peloton factory

Electrek

First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) has acquired a former Peloton factory in Ohio and has plans to turn it into a distribution center.

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Franz von Holzhausen to speak at X Takeover, formerly Tesla Takeover

Teslarati

Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen has been announced as one of the keynote speakers for an upcoming enthusiasts meetup event, set to take place in California this summer. The X Takeover, formerly the Tesla takeover, is scheduled for July 27 and 28 in San Luis Obispo and will feature a keynote speech from von Holzhausen , networking opportunities and more, as detailed on the event’s website.

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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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Connecticut’s home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k

Electrek

Connecticut’s home battery storage program, Energy Storage Solutions , just doubled its upfront incentive to help homeowners invest in backup power – here’s how it works.

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Tesla Ships Army Of Cybertrucks To China, But Can't Sell Them

InsideEVs

Tesla is teasing locals by putting the Cybertruck on display, but confirms that it would be "very difficult" to make road legal.

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Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in LA

Electrek

Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Although, in light of the fallout from Cruise, it might not be smooth sailing.

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Tesla will open its first store in Chile with inauguration event

Teslarati

Tesla is set to launch in the South American country of Chile later this month, as the company opens its first store in the nation. After reports showed that Tesla was working toward launching in Chile last year, the automaker will now debut its first store in the country at the end of January. X user MaxCorreaf shared a screenshot of an email from Tesla on Monday, officially inviting him to the first Tesla location in Santiago, Chile, located in the Parque Arauco shopping mall, and set to open

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Electrek

Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row). While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back seat, the EV9 delivers in a lot of ways other OEMs are not and at a relatively enticing price point.

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The Largest Electric Vehicle Fleet In The US Will Belong To…The US Postal Service

CleanTechnica EVs

The US Postal Service has tapped the Ford E-Transit electric van to help electrify the entire mail delivery infrastructure. The post The Largest Electric Vehicle Fleet In The US Will Belong To…The US Postal Service appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche , Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3.

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Why Are Hyundai's EVs So Good? And Why Are Toyota's So Bad?

InsideEVs

A back-to-back test of the Genesis GV70 Electrified and Lexus RZ450e revealed two very different schools of thought when it comes to electrification.

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Powerhive Looks To Scale Up Production Of Its Spark Electric Motorcycle In Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

Powerhive, a pioneering clean energy company that is now at the forefront of e-mobility solutions in Kenya, started with mini. [continued] The post Powerhive Looks To Scale Up Production Of Its Spark Electric Motorcycle In Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The $340,000+ Cadillac Celestiq Has Finally Entered Production

InsideEVs

Cadillac’s flagship EV is hand-built at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Ohio.

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Tesla stock: Morgan Stanley pumps the brakes and lowers PT ahead of earnings

Teslarati

Analysts at Morgan Stanley pumped the brakes on Tesla stock by lowering its price target ahead of the automaker’s Earnings Call late this week. Tesla shares are down 15 percent so far this year. Over the past year, shares are up 66 percent, but moving into 2024, some bulls are remaining cautious. Morgan Stanley is one of them. In a note to investors released on Monday , analysts at the firm noted there are several factors that could spell trouble for global demand, including increased comp

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Tesla Model 3 Performance resfresh spotted in the wild

Electrek

An updated Tesla Model 3 Performance with a refreshed design has been spotted in the wild ahead of the launch.

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The Art Of Driving Electric Cars In The Cold

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars take longer to charge in cold weather but there are ways to minimize the effect of weather on batteries. The post The Art Of Driving Electric Cars In The Cold appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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So You Want One Of Hertz’s Cheap Used Teslas. Should You?

InsideEVs

Ex-rental Hertz Tesla Model 3's look like a really good deal. Here, we examine a less-than-perfect example to learn what buyers may be in for.

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Stellantis unveils new 800km electric platform to be led by Dodge and Jeep

The Driven EV News

World’s number-three carmaker unveils new battery electric vehicle platform which will be the basis for eight new EVs across five brands, starting with Dodge and Jeep. The post Stellantis unveils new 800km electric platform to be led by Dodge and Jeep appeared first on The Driven.

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Euro 2024 E-Mobility Partner Is … BYD!

CleanTechnica EVs

Well, this is an interesting turn of events. The Euros is one of the biggest things in Europe. Football (soccer). [continued] The post Euro 2024 E-Mobility Partner Is … BYD! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BT Group Converts Telecom Infrastructure to EV Chargers

Cars That Think

One of the knocks on the potential of electric vehicles has been the paucity of charging stations compared with the near-ubiquitous presence of gas stations. The standard question posed by EV naysayers is, “What if an EV’s battery is nearly depleted and the nearest charging station is too far to reach?” BT Group, Britain’s largest telecom service provider, has stepped forward with an idea that could ensure EVs are virtually always within range of a charger.

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Ford And Lincoln's Digital Experience Brings Gaming And Streaming To Your Next EV

InsideEVs

Ford has big plans for software in your car, including a high degree of customization—and making this stuff easy to use for everyone.

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Acura reveals 2024 ZDX prices, its first all-electric vehicle costs more than the rivals

Electrek

Acura’s first EV will begin rolling out in the US this spring. Ahead of its official launch, Acura revealed 2024 ZDX prices will start at $64,500 (plus destination fee). That’s more than the Cadillac Lyriq it’s based on. Is it worth the cost?

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Self-Serve Demo Drives Are Coming To Tesla Destination Charger Locations

InsideEVs

It’s an interesting idea that might land Tesla some extra sales.

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