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Report: China leads in EV recycling, creating a circular economy

Green Car Reports

China is leading the U.S. and Europe on EV battery recycling, according to a new Bloomberg report, and it may add to China's EV advantages in the future. The battery-recycling business in China is booming, according to the report, which cites data from consultancy Circular Energy Storage showing that "the nation dominates when it comes to.

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ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place

Electrek

40 days after officially unveiling its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 007 with some noteworthy in-house technology. Starting at a price below $30,000, consumers in China have been lining up their 007 pre-orders… over 50,000 to be specific. more… The post ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place appeared first on Electrek.

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Quick spin: Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing

Green Car Reports

Look anywhere around the world, and the biggest cities have some of the same issues, no matter what the country: space is tight, and access to high-power fast-charging is limited at best. Applying that logic, the very tiny, four-passenger Nissan Sakura EV seems like the perfect formula to apply to an everyday driver for Seoul, London, and.

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The Road To Fuel Cell Trucks Leads Through Forklifts

CleanTechnica EVs

Amazon and Walmart have caught the hydrogen-powered electric forklift bug, and now they are moving on up to fuel cell trucks. The post The Road To Fuel Cell Trucks Leads Through Forklifts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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EV tax credit shifts to rebate Jan. 1, and not all dealers are ready

Green Car Reports

Many U.S. car dealerships have not registered to begin offering the federal EV tax credit at the point of sale when that option becomes available Jan. 1. More than 7,000 dealerships have registered with the IRS to offer tax credits of up to $7,500 as point-of-sale rebates, the U.S. Treasury Department said Friday. But there are nearly 17,000.

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Tesla rolls out FSD beta v12.1 to over 15,000 vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla has officially started rolling out its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12 to a wider audience, after the system first began going out to a limited number of employees last month. Software update tracker Teslascope confirmed on Wednesday that FSD beta v12.1 has begun rolling out to an initial wave of cars, which includes over 15,000 personally-owned Tesla employee vehicles.

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U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region To Be A Rich Domestic Lithium Resource

CleanTechnica EVs

Analysis Concludes the Region Could Meet the Nation’s Need for the Critical Mineral through Extraction from Geothermal Brines Using Innovative. [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region To Be A Rich Domestic Lithium Resource appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story

Electrek

Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. more… The post Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story appeared first on Electrek.

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TSLA analysts share their Q4 2023 and 2024 predictions

Teslarati

Tesla (TSLA) analysts predict the company will reach its 2023 guidance but face more challenges in 2024. TSLA Q4 2023 Analyst Predictions Tesla is expected to report a solid fourth quarter this year during its last earnings call for 2023. Based on 14 analysts on an LSEG poll, the Texas-based company is forecasted to report about 473,000 units delivered in the fourth quarter and a total of 1.82 million vehicle deliveries worldwide for the year. “The fourth quarter is typically the strongest

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LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

Electrek

LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. more… The post LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Nissan Sakura EV review, EV tax credit goes point-of-sale, battery recycling: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV battery recycling is already booming in China. EV shoppers will soon need to ask the dealership some tough questions about the tax credit. And a drive in a very small EV reminds us what America is missing about them. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better? A recent drive of the Nissan Sakura.

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Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says

Electrek

A report is claiming that the Tesla Model Y refresh might be coming in the next few months as the automaker plans a factory shutdown at Gigafactory Shanghai. more… The post Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai to release 2024 Model Y refresh as competition heats up in China

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Shanghai plans to release 2024 Model Y refresh as competition heats up in China. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Gigafactory Shanghai is already preparing to produce the 2024 refresh Model Y. Mass production on the new Model Y is expected to start by mid-2024. The new Model Y units will be produced in the new phase of Gigafactory Shanghai.

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In 2016, Bloomberg Made A Wild Prediction Regarding EVs For 2023. We’re Here To Check On It.

CleanTechnica EVs

The year is 2016. The Tesla Model 3 is still firmly in production hell and won’t be able to ramp. [continued] The post In 2016, Bloomberg Made A Wild Prediction Regarding EVs For 2023. We’re Here To Check On It. 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 FSD Beta V12 undergoing extra testing before wider release: Elon Musk 

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently shared more news about Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta V12 and when customers could expect a wider release to non-employee vehicles. “It’s already on a lot of cars, but given that[it] is a completely new architecture, we are going extra testing,” replied Elon Musk to a question about v12 on X. “It works very well in California but needs more training for heavy precipitation areas,” he added.

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Researchers Develop Promising Approach To Smaller, More Powerful, Safer Electric Vehicle Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Finding is a step on the way to solid-state batteries Two factors dominate the development of batteries for electric vehicles: [continued] The post Researchers Develop Promising Approach To Smaller, More Powerful, Safer Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A New Olympics Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance

Cars That Think

As skiers schussed and swerved in a snow park outside Beijing during the 2022 Winter Olympics, a few may have noticed a string of towers along the way. Did they know that those towers were collecting wavelengths across the spectrum and scouring the data for signs of suspicious movement? Did they care that they were the involuntary subjects of an Internet of Things–based experiment in border surveillance ?

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Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume

Electrek

Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. more… The post Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk’s xAI highlights societal impact with Nevada incorporation: report

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has been incorporated in Nevada as a benefit corporation. By doing so, the company would be able to prioritize societal and environmental impact in its operations. The AI startup’s intentions were reportedly listed in a late November filing. Elon Musk initially announced the launch of xAI earlier this year, partly as a response to the growing prominence of mainstream artificial intelligence systems in the market.

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What You Need To Know About The US EV Charging Switch To Tesla’s NACS

CleanTechnica EVs

Some months ago, I wrote an article about the surprise switch from CCS to NACS as the de facto standard. [continued] The post What You Need To Know About The US EV Charging Switch To Tesla’s NACS appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Deepwater advises Tesla to stay quiet about Robotaxi in 2024

Teslarati

Deepwater Asset Management has published its 2024 Tech Predictions, one of which was focused on electric vehicle maker Tesla’s upcoming vehicle programs. As per the firm, it would be best for Tesla to stay quiet about its Robotaxi program, as the vehicle’s expected price point could adversely affect the sales of the company’s lower-priced cars.

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Electric Cargo & Utility Scooters Could Be An Apt Form Factor For Deliveries

CleanTechnica EVs

The delivery of goods and services in urban areas can be a big source of air pollution and traffic congestion, [continued] The post Electric Cargo & Utility Scooters Could Be An Apt Form Factor For Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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These were the biggest electric boat stories of the year, and it’s surprising

Electrek

Here at Electrek , I’ve had the pleasure of covering some fascinating electric boat news stories. In just the past year, we’ve seen everything from high-power electric speed boats and pleasure cruisers to efficient flying electric ferries. But when it comes to the most popular electric boat news stories of the year – the ones that our readers were most interested in – the results might surprise you. more… The post These were the biggest electric boat stories of the year, and it’s surprisin

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Grünheide residents to vote on Tesla Berlin expansion plans in 2024

Teslarati

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s expansion plans include the purchase of an additional 100 hectares of land in the forest east of the factory’s 300-hectare property in Grüheide. Tesla plans to turn the 100 hectares into a freight yard, storage area, and training room. With its expansion plans, the company also aims to double the factory’s annual production capacity from 500 electric vehicle units to 1 million.

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Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January

Electrek

Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. more… The post Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January appeared first on Electrek.

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20 Ways NREL Made an Impact in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

How the Laboratory Contributed to a Clean Energy Future It may be hard to believe 2023 has already come and. [continued] The post 20 Ways NREL Made an Impact in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD to start testing L3 autonomous driving on highways in China

Electrek

Competition to advance L3 autonomous driving technology is revving up in China, as a fresh batch of automakers is now being allowed to test their self-driving systems on highways and expressways. Among the latest is Chinese vehicle giant BYD, which has joined Mercedes and BMW in receiving permits to test their L3 technology on high-speed roads. more… The post BYD to start testing L3 autonomous driving on highways in China appeared first on Electrek.

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E-Bike & Electric Scooter Injuries Are Increasing By At Least 20% Every Year

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric revolution in micromobility has been growing by leaps and bounds, and the number of electric bikes, electric scooters, [continued] The post E-Bike & Electric Scooter Injuries Are Increasing By At Least 20% Every Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla advised by US Senators to recall vehicles over alleged suspension faults

Teslarati

Two US senators are ramping up the pressure on Tesla. In a letter to CEO Elon Musk, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) urged the company to initiate a recall over its vehicles’ potentially faulty suspension parts. The US Senators cited an “alarming” Reuters investigation , which was published earlier this month, in their letter.

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EV Supply Chains May Be Dirtier Than You Think

The Truth About Cars

Most of us know that even the most efficient, long-range EVs generate emissions during the raw materials extraction and production phases, and that’s before we count the logistics required to move everything around the world a few times in the process. The Washington Post recently reported on some of the “dirty parts” of EV manufacturing, and it paints a picture of challenges ahead as more people look to make the shift to electrics.

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BYD Sure Looks Poised To Overtake Tesla In EV Sales Soon

InsideEVs

On today's roundup: Tesla's biggest rival enters the passing lane, investors are sick of charging companies and what's at CES 2024.

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Self-driving vehicles may hit UK roads as soon as 2026: minister

Teslarati

While self-driving cars aren’t yet allowed in Britain, they could be set to hit the country’s roads by 2026, according to a recent statement from one country official. United Kingdom (UK) Transport Minister Mark Harper noted on Wednesday that legislation surrounding automated vehicles (AVs) is currently making its way through parliament, and he expects there to be a legal framework in place for the emerging technology by the end of next year (via Reuters ). “Probably by as earl

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Hurry Up and Wait: Car Launches Delayed in 2023

The Truth About Cars

Building cars is hard, and it turns out that building electric cars may be even harder. According to number posted by eggheads at tony consulting firm PwC, roughly a third of new vehicles had their launches skewered in 2023 – with EVs not helping matters in the slightest. Speaking to the complexity of rolling out machines with which legacy automakers are still grappling, Akshay Singh, an automotive partner at PwC, opined that the “designs are not as mature as the old traditional components,” whi

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Nikola CEO shares positive outlook for the company as it gains stability

Teslarati

Nikola CEO Steve Girsky shared his positive outlook for the company as it gains stability under his leadership. “I think our prospects are great. I think 2024 is going to be the best year in the history of the company,” Girsky told FreightWaves in an interview. The truck manufacturing company has had a few harrowing years after founder Trevor Milton was convicted of three fraud charges in 2022 after making misleading claims about the Nikola One truck in 2016.

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