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Cummins faces $1.7B fine for diesel Ram pickup emissions cheating

Green Car Reports

Engine manufacturer Cummins will pay a $1.67 billion fine for emissions cheating with diesel engines in Ram pickup trucks. The fine settles a case brought by the U.S. Justice Department and the State of California claiming Cummins violated the Clean Air Act by installing so-called defeat devices that allowed its diesel engines to cheat emissions.

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New Porsche Taycan smokes Tesla Model S Plaid record, is it the next electric hypercar?

Electrek

A new Porsche Taycan is expected to be unveiled soon. Ahead of its release, Porsche tested the pre-series Taycan out at the Nurburgring. The new Porsche Taycan lapped the Nurburgring 26 seconds quicker than the current version, topping the Tesla Model S Plaid by a whopping 18 seconds. more… The post New Porsche Taycan smokes Tesla Model S Plaid record, is it the next electric hypercar?

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Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?

Green Car Reports

The list of electric vehicles qualified for the EV tax credit in calendar year 2024 has been released. And as expected, it’s very short. Noteworthy Tesla omissions include most of the Model 3 lineup (the Performance version is the only one that now qualifies), as well as the entire Model S lineup. And as anticipated by automakers in recent.

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results, breaks another record

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2024, and subsequently full year 2023, delivery results, and the automaker has broken another delivery record. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results, breaks another record appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla dominated European markets in 2023

Teslarati

Tesla dominated various European markets in 2023 as the company is evidently the main driver behind a continuous increase in electric vehicle market share on the continent. This morning, Tesla reported its delivery and production figures for 2023, which showed it had successfully achieved its 1.8 million unit goal for the year. It was the automaker’s most successful campaign yet, and driven by heavy market share leads in the United States and Europe, Tesla is in a prime position to once ag

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BYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume

Electrek

Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric vehicle automaker by volume. BYD, which Elon Musk used to literally laugh at, overtook Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume in Q4 2023. more… The post BYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume appeared first on Electrek.

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The ‘world’s largest’ ultra-high-altitude wind farm just came online in Tibet

Electrek

The world’s largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm came online on January 1 in Tibet, or what China now refers to as the Xizang Autonomous Region. more… The post The ‘world’s largest’ ultra-high-altitude wind farm just came online in Tibet appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla hits 2023 delivery guidance of 1.8 million vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla hit its 2023 delivery guidance of 1.8 million vehicles, reporting 1,808,581 deliveries in total for the entire year. The company recently released its Vehicle Production and Deliveries report , along with the date for financial results and webcast for Q4 2023. Tesla produced a total of 1,845,985 vehicles in 2023, more than half of those cars were Model 3 and Model Y units.

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Hyundai patents an all-solid-state EV battery system in the US

Electrek

Can solid-state batteries improve EVs even more? Hyundai is betting on it. The automaker recently filed a patent for a pressurized all-solid-state EV battery system in the US. more… The post Hyundai patents an all-solid-state EV battery system in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Navigating the next wave of AI and IoT

Innovation News Network

Learn more about how success in AI and IoT, two of the most powerful digital tools, lies with a solid business strategy. The post Navigating the next wave of AI and IoT appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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

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The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm just missed its first power delivery deadline

Electrek

Vineyard Wind 1 was supposed to deliver its first power to the Massachusetts grid by December 31 – but it didn’t. more… The post The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm just missed its first power delivery deadline appeared first on Electrek.

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EVs Take 63.1% Share In Sweden – ID.4 Best Seller

CleanTechnica EVs

December saw plugin EVs take 63.1% share in Sweden, down YoY from the record 74.7% of December 2022, which was. [continued] The post EVs Take 63.1% Share In Sweden – ID.4 Best Seller appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model S and Model X sales revived to five-year highs in Q4

Teslarati

Tesla Model S and Model X sales reached levels that have not been seen in five years. Tesla reported the company’s sales figures for Q4 today, confirming that it reached its 1.8 million unit production and delivery goal for the year. As usual, the Model 3 and Model Y managed to make up a vast majority of the sales, making up over 90 percent of the company’s sales mix for the year.

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BYD Shoots Past Tesla In BEV Sales — New #1! (Charts)

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD has surpassed Tesla in quarterly BEV sales, and by a lot. I wrote about this expected crossover point 4. [continued] The post BYD Shoots Past Tesla In BEV Sales — New #1! (Charts) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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 ‘came out swinging’ in Q4 to offset cold Q3: Wedbush

Teslarati

Tesla reported its Q4 and 2023 full-year delivery and production figures this morning, announcing that it had successfully reached its 1.8 million unit delivery goal. With the accomplishment comes various analyses from Wall Street firms, including Wedbush, which stated that Tesla’s Q4 performance inspired an attitude that required the automaker to “come out swinging” after a cold Q3 that was caused by line upgrades, according to the company.

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China’s BYD tops sales of 3 million EVs in 2023

Electrek

It was a huge year for profits at Chinese auto behemoth BYD. In 2023, the company sold 1.6 million fully battery-electric vehicles, coming close to Tesla’s projected goal of 1.8 million vehicles. Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and plug-in hybrids, BYD sold a whooping 3 million vehicles in 2023. more… The post China’s BYD tops sales of 3 million EVs in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla posts Q4 2023 earning call schedule 

Teslarati

Tesla will post its financial results for Q4 2023 on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after the market close. The company will hold its earning call for Q4 and the full year 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day. Tesla recently published its Vehicle Production & Deliveries report for the fourth quarter. In Q4 2023, the company delivered approximately 1,808,581 units.

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Renting EVs on Turo? Renting Small Campers Could Be Another Money Maker

CleanTechnica EVs

A few years ago, I rented a Chevy Volt out for a few months. Most renters did a good job. [continued] The post Renting EVs on Turo? Renting Small Campers Could Be Another Money Maker appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Free Tesla Superchargers open in Japan after devastating earthquakes

Teslarati

Tesla Superchargers in the Hokuriku area are open for free to help people get around after a series of quakes hit Japan on January 1, 2024. Tesla Japan informed the public about its free charging services covering Superchargers in Niigata, Ishikawa, Toyama, and Fukui prefectures. The automaker is offering free supercharging services from January 3, 2024, at 0:01 to January 9, 2024, at 23:59.

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BYD Is The 1st Company To Sell 3 Million Plugin Vehicles In A Year

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD Beats Its 3 Million Vehicle Sales Target For 2023 I wrote earlier today about BYD shooting past Tesla to. [continued] The post BYD Is The 1st Company To Sell 3 Million Plugin Vehicles In A Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies

Innovation News Network

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change. The post Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Future We Saw Coming Is Now

Cars That Think

As IEEE Spectrum editors, we pride ourselves on spotting promising technologies and following them from the research phase through development and ultimately deployment. In every January issue, we focus on the technologies that are now poised to achieve significant milestones in the new year. This issue was curated by Senior Editor Samuel K. Moore , our in-house expert on semiconductors.

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Debunking A Biased Report On EV Subsidies

CleanTechnica EVs

After posting some thoughts on the new Cybertruck on Facebook, a friend of mine that is skeptical of electric vehicles. [continued] The post Debunking A Biased Report On EV Subsidies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024

Teslarati

As everyone greets the new year, Tesla updated its website according to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) requirements for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. Most of Tesla’s other models—including the Model X—are eligible for the full tax incentives. The base Model 3 and Long Range variant no longer qualify for the IRA tax credits. The Tesla cars eligible for IRA’s $7,500 tax credit are listed below with their prices.

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This electric supercar maker is launching a robotaxi service with Kia’s help

Electrek

Rimac, the Croatian EV maker behind the record-setting Nevera electric supercar , is launching a robotaxi service. With Kia’s help, the new robotaxi will be revealed in just a few months. more… The post This electric supercar maker is launching a robotaxi service with Kia’s help appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 with the 2024 tax credit might surprise you

Teslarati

The U.S. Treasury’s updated guidance on the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit has officially taken effect. With some of Tesla’s vehicles losing access to the credit in 2024, one Model 3 configuration is currently looking more appealing than ever. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range (LR) and Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) configurations are no longer eligible for the $7,500 tax credit as of January 1.

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Despite ongoing strike, Tesla takes the crown in sales in Sweden, Norway

Electrek

It’s no surprise that Norway is leading the world in EV adoption, but 2023 saw the country reach new heights with electric vehicles taking a record 82% market share, and Tesla with a whopping 20% market share. And despite Tesla’s ongoing labor disputes in the region and blocks on imports, new car registrations for Tesla vehicles in Sweden grew by 9% in December. more… The post Despite ongoing strike, Tesla takes the crown in sales in Sweden, Norway appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

The Truth About Cars

Rivian has filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional components that can enhance the capabilities of the all-electric R1S SUV. The spare mount has the wheel oriented so the cavity is facing outward, allowing Rivian to throw in cylindrical containers dedicated to specific purposes. The patent list makes mention of the space being utilized for a “first aid kit, waste can, water container, cooler, vacuum canister, compressed air system, toolbox, electrical

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BYD Plug-In Car Sales Hit Massive Record In December 2023

InsideEVs

With over a half million all-electric cars sold in Q4, it appears BYD has passed Tesla as the world's top electric car seller.

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Tesla Just Had Its Best Year, but Still Got Passed By BYD

The Truth About Cars

Tesla just had its best sales year ever, beating its sales target and delivering more than 484,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter. Despite that success, the company fell behind Chinese automaker BYD for the first time. The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the runaway sales leaders in the fourth quarter, combining for more than 460,000 units. Tesla lumps the Model S and X together in an “other models” category, which sold just shy of 23,000 units in Q4.

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Should Tesla’s Footprint Expand So The Company Can Grow?

CleanTechnica EVs

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest team focused quite a bit on the Tesla brand in late 2023. One of their newsletters. [continued] The post Should Tesla’s Footprint Expand So The Company Can Grow? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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QOTD: Which Car Comes to Mind When You Think Muscle?

The Truth About Cars

Over the long holiday weekend I had a conversation about muscle cars from the late '60s/early '70s -- and also saw a bunch of them being posted on the Twitter/X account of a famous performance-car builder. I enjoyed seeing the Camaros and Chevelle SSs and whatever else. It helped put a smile on my face after the weird year that was 2023. When gazing at a particularly lovely restored Chevelle SS, I thought to myself "man that's what a '60s/'70s muscle car looks like.

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US Electric Car Tax Credit Just Got Simpler But Fewer Cars Qualify

CleanTechnica EVs

The federal electric car rebate program is now in full force and effect, but the number of eligible models has shrunk considerably. The post US Electric Car Tax Credit Just Got Simpler But Fewer Cars Qualify appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla delivered over 484,000 EVs in Q4, bringing 2023 total to over 1.8 million

Electric Cars Report

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Tesla produced approximately 495,000 vehicles and delivered over 484,000 vehicles. In 2023, vehicle deliveries grew 38% YoY to 1.81 million while production grew 35% YoY to 1.85 million. In 2022, the Tesla reported annual deliveries of 1.31 million and production of 1.37 million electric vehicles. The vast majority of Tesla […] The post Tesla delivered over 484,000 EVs in Q4, bringing 2023 total to over 1.8 million appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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