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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Green Car Reports

Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. "We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo! Finance). That includes plans to.

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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

Electrek

Nikola, producer of fuel cell and battery electric semi trucks, held a grand opening for the first of its HYLA refueling stations. The goal is to build a hydrogen refueling network that can be rolled out quickly, and built up over time as fuel cell trucks become more common.

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GM considers odd EV battery cell shapes for better cooling

Green Car Reports

As it seeks to address production issues with its current Ultium battery cells, General Motors may be considering something even more complex. First spotted by Motor1, a recently filed GM patent application discusses battery cells with Lego-like shapes meant to accommodate cooling channels. Instead of building battery modules out of a solid mass.

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Tesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum

Electrek

Tesla Cybertrucks were getting more than twice their value on the resale market just a few weeks ago, but the electric pickup truck has now lost all its momentum in terms of resale value.

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

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Electric price war: MG announces massive price cuts across EV range, up to $9,000

The Driven EV News

MG cuts prices on all EV models, including the MG4 and ZE electric, with nearly $9,000 taken off the driveaway prices on some models. The post Electric price war: MG announces massive price cuts across EV range, up to $9,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Here Are 6 Actual Uses for Near-Term Quantum Computers

Cars That Think

Although recent finding s have poured cold water on quantum computing hype, don’t count the technology out yet. On 4 March, Google and XPrize announced a US $5 million prize to anyone who comes up with use cases for quantum computers. If that sounds like an admission that use cases don’t already exist, it isn’t, says Ryan Babbush, head of quantum algorithms at Google.

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Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant

Electrek

Pennsylvania's largest solar farm has been awarded $90 million and will sit on 2,700 acres of the shuttered Homer City coal plant's land.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears to pop up in Florida ahead of launch

Teslarati

A new Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicle has been spotted in Florida, popping up ahead of its launch later this year. In January, Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha, confirmed that the company was working on a new Model 3 Performance. Since the confirmation, we have spotted some new features in early vehicle builds, including bucket seats, a carbon fiber dash , and potentially a Ludicrous mode based on badging.

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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire launches first electric cruiser motorcycle, S2 Mulholland

Electrek

LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle. The new LiveWire S2 Mulholland is the brand’s first cruiser electric motorcycle, and in fact the first cruiser of any major electric motorcycle maker.

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Tesla Cybertruck resale values are falling, wholesaler says

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck resale values are falling, according to the owner of the United States’ largest vehicle wholesaler. There has been much publicity regarding the Tesla Cybertruck, the resale policy, and the values currently circulating. As it is currently one of the most high-demand vehicles for people, some are willing to pay significantly more than $200,000 to own Tesla’s first-ever pickup truck.

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

Brief

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Transformative power: Select Power Systems and the future of EV charging

Innovation News Network

One of the aspects of transitioning to a sustainable world involves creating the infrastructure to support it. Select Power Systems recognises this and provides efficient EV charging stations. The post Transformative power: Select Power Systems and the future of EV charging appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Nearly 80% of Tesla Giga Berlin employees speak out against union works council: exec

Teslarati

A considerable number of Tesla Giga Berlin employees have spoken out against a trade union works council. The announcement was posted by Tesla Senior Director of Manufacturing for Giga Berlin Andre Thierig in a post on his LinkedIn page. As per the Giga Berlin executive, nearly 80% of Giga Berlin employees who voted in the works council election opted for non-unionization. “In the works council election that has just ended, the majority of our workforce spoke out against a trade union wo

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Tesla expands referral program rewards with free premium connectivity

Electrek

Tesla has expanded its owner’s referral program rewards with the addition of free premium connectivity. The automaker has been stacking up incentives at the end of the quarter.

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Tesla rolls out new Autopark in software update

Teslarati

Tesla has released a new version of Autopark in Software Update 2024.2.11. Tesla has been working on releasing a more robust Autopark version for some time now, and CEO Elon Musk noted earlier this month that the feature would be rolled out in the near future. It now appears that it is here after much anticipation and waiting from Tesla’s faithful fans and owners.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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BYD expands reach in Europe with best-selling Atto 3, Seal EV launching in Greece

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is expanding its presence in Europe by launching its best-selling Atto 3 and Seal in Greece. BYD said more models are launching soon.

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Tesla ECU exploited by hacker team who wins Model 3, $200,000

Teslarati

A Tesla electronic control unit (ECU) was successfully exploited by the hacker team Synacktiv, which made a name for itself by showing shortcomings in automakers’ vehicle systems. As a result of the successful hack, Synacktiv won a new Tesla Model 3 and $200,000. The exploit took place at the 2024 Pwn2Own event in Vancouver, where Synacktiv was able to use a single integer overflow to exploit Tesla’s ECU with Vehicle (VEH) CAN BUS Control.

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First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed

Electrek

Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed.

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Four Electric Pickup Trucks Were Driven Until They Died. Only One Met Its Advertised Range

InsideEVs

The Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Chevrolet Silverado EV were driven at 70 MPH until they ran out of juice.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Electrek

If you’ve had your sights set on a Rivian electric vehicle, now could be the perfect opportunity. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month.

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Einride Smartcharger Station Unveiled in Los Angeles, North America’s Largest Operational Charging Site for Electric Heavy Duty Freight

CleanTechnica EVs

Strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Lynwood Smartcharger Station will serve Einride customers to fast track the region to electric freight with 65 chargers having the ability to charge 200 vehicles a day The Smartcharger Station was built in partnership with Voltera, a developer. [continued] The post Einride Smartcharger Station Unveiled in Los Angeles, North America’s Largest Operational Charging Site for Electric Heavy Duty Freight appeared first on CleanTec

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Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera

Electrek

Electric freight mobility specialist Einride has opened its first Smartcharger station in the US, launching as the largest operational charging site for heavy-duty EVs on the continent. The new station is strategically located in a busy freight corridor, providing electric truck drivers with 65 charging piles powered by Voltera.

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Fisker Ocean Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for Best Electric SUV

CleanTechnica EVs

The Fisker Ocean wins the internationally recognized iF DESIGN AWARD for Best Electric Vehicle: SUV, following the assessment by a global jury of 132 world-class design experts iF DESIGN AWARD is a highly contested design competition, with almost 11,000 award entries received from across 72 countries The Ocean excelled in. [continued] The post Fisker Ocean Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for Best Electric SUV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

Electrek

Audi is joining the race as automakers gear up to introduce new, lower-cost EV models. The new entry-level EV will sit below the Q4 e-tron, which starts at just over $50,000.

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VW ID.4 Towing Coast-To-Coast

CleanTechnica EVs

In a previous article, I shared a video from TFL EV on YouTube where they interviewed a couple towing a small camper across the United States with a Volkswagen ID.4. Many people assume that you’d need an $80,000+ electric pickup truck if you want to tow with an EV, and. [continued] The post VW ID.4 Towing Coast-To-Coast appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Story Behind Pixar’s RenderMan CGI Software

Cars That Think

Watching movies and TV series that use digital visual effects to create fantastical worlds lets people escape reality for a few hours. Thanks to advancements in computer-generated technology used to produce films and shows, those worlds are highly realistic. In many cases, it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what isn’t. The groundbreaking tools that make it easier for computers to produce realistic images, introduced as RenderMan by Pixar in 1988, came after years of development by compu

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Drivers Are Confused By Unrealistic EPA Range Figures

CleanTechnica EVs

I was recently discussing the issue of EPA range with some friends online. After seeing Consumer Reports and others bash Tesla for not meeting EPA range targets in the real world, most agreed that the problem isn’t with Tesla as much as the EPA. Because both the city and highway. [continued] The post Drivers Are Confused By Unrealistic EPA Range Figures appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hop on the magic bus: VW debuts souped-up AWD ID. Buzz GTX with 335 hp

Electrek

Lovers of the retro VW bus can get a sporty, all-wheel-drive, all-electric version with 335 hp – the most powerful ID. Buzz to date. Today, Volkswagen has followed up the recently announced ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX with the debut of its high-performance microbus Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX.

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Foremost Group CEO’s blood alcohol content nearly 3x the legal limit during fatal Tesla accident: report

Teslarati

A newly released report from the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has shed some light on the circumstances surrounding the February death of Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao in her Tesla Model X. The report revealed that Chao had a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.233, almost three times the 0.08 legal limit to drive in public roads in Texas. Such levels of alcohol can lead to impaired driving and other side effects.

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BMW unveils the Vision Neue Klasse X as the conduit to its future range of electric SUVs

Electrek

One week after teasing camouflaged images of the next chapter in its “Neue Klasse” EV design strategy, BMW has publicly unveiled the Sport Activity Vehicle to the public. The Vision Neue Klasse X is BMW’s latest entry into the SAV segment and represents the all-electric DNA of a new model that will begin production next year.

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Tesla ups the stakes on its Referral Program

Teslarati

Tesla has upped the stakes on its Referral Program, offering new benefits for convincing a friend or family member to buy one of its all-electric cars. Tesla’s Referral Program has helped owners gain everything from small things like Supercharging miles to big prizes like a Model Y , just for getting someone to buy a vehicle using their referral code.

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Shell Is Closing 1,000 Gas Stations To Focus On EV Charging

InsideEVs

Shell, which is preparing for an electric future, says gas will only play a “backup role” in the future.

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Bentley pushes back plans for its first EV, and its commitment to an all-electric lineup

Teslarati

Bentley has pushed back its plans for its first EV, as well as its commitment to an all-electric lineup. Among luxury and legendary automakers, Bentley is in the same realm as Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Ferrari. All of the previously listed companies have made somewhat firm commitments to a focus on EVs moving forward. Bentley, however, is revising its plans, delaying both its first EV release and its plans for an all-EV lineup.

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SEAT Cupra CEO confirms Formentor EV and a new electric SUV are coming to the US

Electrek

SEAT S.A. shared its full 2023 financial results earlier today while also outlining its plans for the future. Part of its strategy includes bringing its Cupra EVs over to the US market, beginning with the all-electric version of the Formentor crossover as well as a larger SUV.

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BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Aim To Be Profitable As Gas Engines Get More Expensive

InsideEVs

At "high volume," BMW's new crop of EVs aim to make just as much money as ICE vehicles—which are not getting cheaper to build.

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