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Last remaining UK coal power plant has closed

Green Car Reports

The U.K. powered down the final coal power plant In 2017 the U.K. set a goal of 2025 for the end of coal use The U.S. is working on increasing the use of renewable resources The U.K. has closed its last coal-fired power plant, according to a report by energy think tank Ember marking an important step in the transition toward cleaner energy. The.

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Elon Musk celebrates winning lawsuit over Tesla self-driving claims with embarrassing defense

Electrek

Elon Musk is celebrating winning a lawsuit over his misleading claims regarding Tesla’s self-driving program. However, before celebrating, he should take a closer look at the defense his lawyers took: puffery.

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Volvo CEO wants Europe to ban new gas car sales still

Green Car Reports

Volvo is holding off on plans to make its lineup all-electric by the end of this decade, but the automaker's boss still supports Europe's planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle sales halfway through the next decade. Volvo and 49 companies recently signed a declaration urging the European Union not to change its current timeline, which.

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Rivian R1T gets dragged 100 feet after Hurricane Helene and still runs [Video]

Electrek

When Rivian said its electric pickup was built to “handle it all,” it wasn’t bluffing. A Rivian R1T owner in Asheville, North Carolina, had his vehicle dragged 100 to 150 feet after Hurricane Helene swept through the area. To even his surprise, Rivian’s electric pickup was still ready to run.

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

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2024 Kia EV9 recalled for remote parking system issue

Green Car Reports

After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and Land models that have the feature, which allows the SUV to be maneuvered in and out of spaces remotely, with the driver.

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Tesla reports 462,890 deliveries for Q3 with a strong quarter for energy

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) reported it delivered 462,890 vehicles in the third quarter, coming in just over Wall Street consensus numbers of 462,000. The automaker also had another strong quarter of energy deployments, stating it got out 6.9 GWh for the quarter. Tesla also produced 469,796 vehicles in Q3. In Q3, we: – Produced approximately 470,000 vehicles – Delivered approximately 463,000 vehicles – Deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage → [link] — Tesla (@Tesla) October 2, 2024 Tesl

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EVs At 65.0% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Outperforms

CleanTechnica EVs

September’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 65.0% share in Sweden, modestly up YoY from 63.4%. BEV share was almost flat, though volumes were down YoY by 8%. Overall auto volume was 25,725 units, down 9% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was by far the best selling BEV, with volume. [continued] The post EVs At 65.0% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Outperforms appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Energy already exceeded FY 2023’s battery deployments–and there’s still one quarter left

Teslarati

Tesla Energy deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage products in the third quarter of 2024. With these results, the company has already exceeded its full year 2023 energy deployments, with one whole quarter left in 2024. While Tesla Energy’s 6.9 GWh worth of deployments in Q3 2024 are lower than Q2 2024’s 9.4 GWh, it remains extremely impressive. It is, if any, still the highest energy deployments in the third quarter by Tesla Energy to date.

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LG Chem Finds Key to Suppressing Thermal Runaway in Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

“Prevents EV Fires Like a Fuse” LG Chem Finds Key to Suppressing Thermal Runaway in Batteries □ Developed temperature-responsive material to suppress thermal runaway; Paper published in a leading scientific journal □ Temperature-responsive material as thin as 1/100 the diameter of a human hair, placed inside the battery cell □. [continued] The post LG Chem Finds Key to Suppressing Thermal Runaway in Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia launches the 2025 Ray EV starting under $21,000

Electrek

Kia officially launched the 2025 Ray EV in Korea with the same low starting price of under $21,000. However, the new model year gains additional features.

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

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Tesla Robotaxi commercial introduction ‘could be late 2025 or 2026’: Morgan Stanley

Teslarati

Tesla Robotaxi unveiling will take place next week on October 10 in Los Angeles at the company’s “We, Robot” event. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas has a clear-cut timeline of when the firm believes the Robotaxi will roll out. Jonas notes that Morgan Stanley believes there is an anxiety around investors, especially with the topic of autonomous vehicles.

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Tesla Sales Up 6.4% In 3rd Quarter — Charts & Graphs

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has released its 3rd quarter production and delivery (aka sales) numbers. On the back of two straight quarters of dropping sales (year over year), there was much anticipation to see how much Tesla could bounce back and see sales growth in the third quarter. The result: Tesla deliveries in. [continued] The post Tesla Sales Up 6.4% In 3rd Quarter — Charts & Graphs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk: US’ Starlink deal could have cost substantially less

Teslarati

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has reiterated the potential of using Starlink in areas that have been ravaged by natural disasters. In a recent comment on social media platform X, Elon Musk noted that the United States’ Starlink deal, which was later revoked by the FCC, could have cost significantly less if the government did not insist on “so many crazy requirements that add no value.” As noted in a FOX News report, the FCC launched an initiative four years ago that awarded

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NASA Made the Hubble Telescope to Be Remade

Cars That Think

When NASA decided in the 1970s that the Hubble Space Telescope should be serviceable in space, the engineering challenges must have seemed nearly insurmountable. How could a machine that complex and delicate be repaired by astronauts wearing 130-kilogram suits with thick gloves? In the end, spacewalkers not only fixed the telescope, they regularly remade it.

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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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Volvo Trucks Pushes For Price On Carbon Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo Trucks is a leader in battery electric trucks in Europe and the US and making plans to continue leading the field. The post Volvo Trucks Pushes For Price On Carbon Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Utah’s first floating solar farm is complete [video]

Electrek

Renewable developer Ameresco teamed up with water utility Mountain Regional Water Special Service District to launch Utah’s first floating solar farm.

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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominate as Norway EV share hits 96.4%

Teslarati

Norway saw a total of 12,966 passenger car sales in September 2024. From this number, 12,495 were battery electric vehicles. This means that 96.4% of all passenger car sales registered in Norway last month were BEVs. Tesla saw much success in the country in September, with the company seeing more than 4,000 registrations. Tesla celebrated the milestone in a post on its official Tesla Europe & Middle East account on social media platform X.

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Tesla cancels its cheapest electric car

Electrek

Tesla has discontinued its cheapest electric car model: the Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel-Drive. Last night, Tesla updated its online.

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Roam Air Electric Motorcycle Embarks On Historic 6,000-KM Solar-Powered Trip From Nairobi To South Africa!

CleanTechnica EVs

October is transport month in South Africa. One of the highlights of the month is the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit currently being held in Midrand, near Johannesburg. The Smarter Mobility Africa Summit is an annual gathering that inspires and connects visionary mobility solution providers, thought leaders, key buyers, and decision-makers. [continued] The post Roam Air Electric Motorcycle Embarks On Historic 6,000-KM Solar-Powered Trip From Nairobi To South Africa!

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BYD shatters Q3 and September sales records as growth streak continues

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker hit a milestone, selling over 400,000 vehicles for the first time last month. BYD just had its fourth straight month of record-breaking sales as its dominant run continued in September. Will it be enough to top Tesla for the global EV sales crown?

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A 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Towing A 1913 Detroit Electric Is A Sight For Sore Eyes

CleanTechnica EVs

Can you imagine an electric vehicle towing another electric vehicle that’s 111 years older? Well, you don’t have to, because here it is! My friend Jørn Grønkjær called me up and said: “Jesper, you have to see this, I’m getting my 1913 Detroit Electric towed to an exhibition at Aalborg. [continued] The post A 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Towing A 1913 Detroit Electric Is A Sight For Sore Eyes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric vehicle sales rebound in September on the back of intense price wars

The Driven EV News

EV sales rebound in September on the back of recent price cuts, but more are turning to various forms of hybrids. The post Electric vehicle sales rebound in September on the back of intense price wars appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 deliveries: just shy of expectations

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has released its official deliveries and production results for the third quarter of 2024. The automaker confirmed that it delivered just short of 463,000 vehicles, which was Wall Street’s expectations.

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Oxford University start-up’s ‘Atomic Scissors’ to combat plastic waste crisis

Innovation News Network

Repolywise has unveiled its groundbreaking technology, 'Atomic Scissors,' designed to tackle the global plastic waste crisis. The post Oxford University start-up’s ‘Atomic Scissors’ to combat plastic waste crisis appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EV Buyers Are Not Waiting For The Solid-State EV Battery Of The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

The EV battery of today is good enough (and then some) for most drivers, but automakers are banking on 100% solid-state technology for the electric vehicles of the future. The post EV Buyers Are Not Waiting For The Solid-State EV Battery Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Partial Automation Doesn't Make Vehicles Safer

Cars That Think

Early on the morning of 3 September, a multi-car accident occurred on Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania, raising alarms about the dangers of relying too heavily on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Two men were killed when a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, traveling at 114 kilometers per hour (71 mph), crashed into a car that had pulled over to the highway’s left shoulder.

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NYC launches North American Electric Construction Coalition

Electrek

On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge , we’ve got Sylvie Binder from the New York City Mayor’s Office here to tell us about the newly launched North American Electric Construction Coalition (NAECC) is committed to decarbonizing the construction industry, and NYC is already making serious headway.

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Toyota Pours More Money Into Air Taxi Company Joby Aviation

The Truth About Cars

Flying cars are a thing, though it’s hard to imagine a world where they become anything slightly resembling mainstream. That hasn’t stopped Toyota from pouring funds into Joby Aviation , a company focused on making eVTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) air taxis, making it one of a few automakers deeply invested in the space. Toyota said it would invest $500 million into Joby Aviation with a goal of supporting its certification efforts and manufacturing.

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Rivian R1T Still Runs After Being Carried 100 Yards By Hurricane Helene Flood

InsideEVs

An electric pickup truck apparently withstood flooding that would have destroyed a conventional combustion vehicle.

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Ford officially overthrown by GM in Q3 electric vehicle sales in the US

Electrek

Ford said it remains the second best-selling EV brand in the US behind Tesla, but is it really? Ford was topped by GM in Q3 electric vehicle sales as the race intensifies into the end of the year.

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Dead: Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Discontinued In U.S.

InsideEVs

The LFP-powered EV is gone from the U.S., most likely due to the increased tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and batteries.

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Subaru's Performance Models Experience Significant Sales Drops

The Truth About Cars

Despite the abundance of attention members of the automotive media pay to performance vehicles, the truth is that they don’t sell anywhere near the numbers that more mainstream cars do. Subaru, which had seen consistent sales growth with its BRZ and WRX over the last year, is finding that out the hard way, as it recently posted numbers that don’t look great for either car.

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Arkansas’ largest-ever solar project gets $32M from Climate United

Electrek

US nonprofit coalition Climate United announced $31.8 million in direct financing for the largest commercial and industrial solar deployment in Arkansas’ history.

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Tesla expected to report a boost in sales, thanks to China

Teslarati

Tesla China is expected to report a sales boost for Q3 2024 thanks to a new electric vehicle (EV) subsidy from the Chinese government. In July, the Chinese government doubled EV subsidies, encouraging local drivers to trade in their old passenger cars. China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance announced the government would offer a subsidy of $2,770 per vehicle to consumers replacing their traditional cars with EVs. “All regional governments are encou

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