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New Jersey marks up EV ownership with additional $1,000 fee

Green Car Reports

New Jersey is introducing an additional registration fee for EVs. Starting July 1, drivers will pay an upfront fee of more than $1,000 on top of existing registration fees. Governor Phil Murphy signed a law last week renewing New Jersey's transportation trust fund that adds an annual fee set at $250 this year, and rising $10 over the remaining.

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Hyundai US boss calls out the competition as the brand goes ‘all in’ on electric vehicles

Electrek

As rivals including Ford and GM pull back, Hyundai is surging ahead in the US electric vehicle market. Hyundai’s US CEO, Randy Parker, is calling out the competition as the brand goes “all in” on EVs.

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Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be green

Green Car Reports

Automakers must reduce EV battery weight by 50% in the next decade in order to make electrification truly green, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday during the automaker's Freedom of Mobility Forum. As Reuters reports, Tavares said that making a battery pack for an EV with a "decent range" of 250 miles currently takes, on average 1,000.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

Electrek

BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles?

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

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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup

Green Car Reports

Kia remains committed to an ambitious EV sales goal, but plans to keep hybrids and plug-in hybrids as part of its product mix, the automaker announced Friday in a presentation to investors. Kia still targets 1.6 million global EV sales annually by 2030. That's the same goal the automaker stepped up to in 2023, versus a previous target of 1.2.

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Tesla opens wallet and settles Autopilot death lawsuit as it was getting interesting

Electrek

Tesla’s team of “hardcore lawyers” have decided to settle a lawsuit involving an Autopilot death instead of going to a trial that looked like it was about to get interesting.

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Mercedes will finally unveil its ‘unrivaled’ electric G-Class later this month

Electrek

The G-Wagon is finally going all-electric. Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021.

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Tesla (TSLA) maintains PT & BUY rating from Canaccord

Teslarati

Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas reiterated the investment bank’s Tesla price target of $234 and maintained the company’s BUY rating. In a note released last week, Gianarikas provided some insight into Tesla’s production and delivery numbers in the first quarter. In Q2 2024, Tesla missed analysts’ consensus, reporting a delivery decline of 8.5% year over year.

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Robotaxi transitions Tesla from a seller of vehicles to a seller of mobility

The Driven EV News

Many analysts have been conditioned to view Tesla as just another vehicle manufacturer, but the truth is Tesla is a software company just happens to also be the world's most advanced EV maker. The post Robotaxi transitions Tesla from a seller of vehicles to a seller of mobility appeared first on The Driven.

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New Tesla Superchargers blocked by union efforts in Sweden: report

Teslarati

Tesla Sweden is seemingly facing its toughest challenge yet in its ongoing conflict with trade union IF Metall. As per recent reports, sympathy strikes from the Swedish Union for Service and Communications Employees (Seko) and the Electricians Union have successfully put a stop to Tesla Sweden’s expansion of its Supercharger Network. As per a report from Dagens Arbete (DA) , Tesla Sweden currently has plans to build about 35 new Supercharger stations in the coming years, from Malmö in the

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

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BYD takes sales of its $A15,000 EV to 360,000 in less than 12 months

The Driven EV News

BYD sells 360,000 of its most-affordable city electric car in under 12 months as it continues to expand its global footprint. The post BYD takes sales of its $A15,000 EV to 360,000 in less than 12 months appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia’s affordable EV3 is coming soon… and it’s getting a sporty GT Line model

Electrek

A new low-cost Kia electric car is expected to debut this summer. Kia is set to reveal the affordable EV3 later this year, complete with a sporty GT Line trim.

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Tesla diner and Supercharger site gets grading, conduit and rain cover

Teslarati

Construction on the forthcoming Tesla diner, drive-in movie theater, and Supercharger site in Southern California has made more progress in recent weeks. Crews have now officially started interior work, along with grading for and the laying of electrical conduit, and new measures to protect against the weather. Crews have been working on the Tesla diner site’s interiors since the site was seen being prepped for indoor work a few weeks ago.

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IM Motors opens pre-sale for solid-state powered L6 sedan, starting under $32,000

Electrek

Just weeks after teasing the launch of its fourth all-electric model and promising some impressive specs, China’s IM Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its L6 Sedan. The automaker confirmed earlier today that the L6 will be powered by semi-solid-state batteries, offer a range of over 1,000km (620 miles), and deliver unique maneuvers like crabwalk and an intelligent driving chassis.

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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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EVs Take 27.9% Share In France, & The Peugeot e-208 Is Still On Top

CleanTechnica EVs

March’s auto market saw plugin EVs take a 27.9% share in France, growing from a 25.4% share year-on-year. Full electric volume was up by some 11% YoY, while plugin hybrid volume grew 4%. Overall auto volume was 180,024 units, marginally down YoY, though well below 2017–2019 seasonal norms (~230,000). The. [continued] The post EVs Take 27.9% Share In France, & The Peugeot e-208 Is Still On Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Silent, 70-ton Scania semi gets to work on Swedish timber farm [Video]

Electrek

Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the world’s first all electric timber truck into production in a bid to decarbonize the logging industry.

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Our Experiences With Tesla FSD 12.3.3 Going Through Roundabouts (+ Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

Like many other Tesla owners who have bought “Full Self Driving” (FSD) in the past several years, I recently got version 12.3 installed on my car via an over-the-air software update. That was also the case for a few other CleanTechnica contributors. In this article, I’m sharing some of the. [continued] The post Our Experiences With Tesla FSD 12.3.3 Going Through Roundabouts (+ Video) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla highlights an underrated, noble goal FSD

Teslarati

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) makes driving a lot more convenient, and when it gets fully refined, it will have the potential to make roads a lot safer. But FSD’s advantages don’t end there. As highlighted by Tesla recently in social media, FSD also has the capability to give mobility back to people who would otherwise have a hard time operating a car.

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Rivian (RIVN) officially shuts down Normal EV plant for upgrades as R2 creates a buzz

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) officially shut down production at its Normal, Illinois plant as the EV maker prepares for its next growth phase. The company is upgrading the facility to cut costs and improve efficiency as it looks to expand the brand.

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GM reportedly cancels GMC Hummer EV EV2 base model

Teslarati

Back in October 2020, General Motors (GM) officially launched the GMC Hummer EV. The vehicle was a behemoth in both specs and size, but it was quite reasonable with a starting price of just $80,000 for its base EV2 trim. This trim, as per a recent report, has reportedly been canceled by the veteran automaker. During the Hummer EV’s launch, GM noted that the base EV2 trim would not be available until Spring 2024, which was over three years away at the time.

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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

The Driven EV News

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.

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Renault and Volvo team up on next generation electric vans

Electrek

The electric van market is heating up with new entries coming soon from Nissan , Mercedes , and even Kia – and now, even more players are getting into the market. A new JV between Volvo Trucks , Renault, and logistics provider CMA CGM promises a “revolutionary” new entry into the increasingly crowded field.

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The Battle for EV Charging in Strata Title Buildings Continues in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Things are looking up for those who want to charge their electric vehicle in new strata title builds. The Australian Building Codes Board has issued this note: “To support Australians making the switch to electric vehicles (EV), the National Construction Code (NCC) is requiring new buildings to be ready for. [continued] The post The Battle for EV Charging in Strata Title Buildings Continues in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia keeps to its EV goals. New Jersey is asking for EV buyers to pay $1,000. And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Friday detailed plans for its shift toward EVs and electrified powertrains through the decade, and it hasn’t budged in its.

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Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger with an impressive 200 stalls

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled plans for a new world’s largest Supercharger station, with an impressive 200 stalls in Yeehaw Junction, Florida.

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Updated Volvo Cars Model Range Now On Sale In The UK, Including New Long-Range Fully Electric EC40 & EX40

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo continues progress towards fully electric future with uniform naming introduced across its UK model range Fully electric C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge align with other models to become the EC40 and EX40 respectively Both cars available with new Single Motor Extended Range powertrain, offering driving range of up to. [continued] The post Updated Volvo Cars Model Range Now On Sale In The UK, Including New Long-Range Fully Electric EC40 & EX40 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla reaches settlement in fatal Autopilot accident case

Teslarati

Tesla has reached a settlement in a case regarding a fatal Autopilot accident, just a day before the trial was set to begin. Following the filing of a 2018 lawsuit alleging that Tesla’s Autopilot system had caused the accident killing 38-year-old Model X owner, the automaker has settled for an undisclosed amount ahead of the trial. A state court in San Jose, California publicized filings for the case on Monday, though terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

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Virtual Human Driving — Speculation On Tesla Next-Generation Platform, Part 2

CleanTechnica EVs

Before I begin the following highly speculative rant, take a look at my initial speculation on Tesla’s next-generation platform before investor day on March 1, 2023, and the things we learned after that. That will cushion the impact of what I will put forth here. I imagine how this sentence. [continued] The post Virtual Human Driving — Speculation On Tesla Next-Generation Platform, Part 2 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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3 of Oklahoma’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be Tesla Superchargers

Electrek

Oklahoma approved more than $8 million in federal funds for Tesla and two other companies to build DC fast chargers along its interstates.

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Ramping up security to meet operational resilience rules

Innovation News Network

Meeting operational resilience targets is crucial for cybersecurity measures to be successful across multiple industries. Discover more here. The post Ramping up security to meet operational resilience rules appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lotus’ (LOT) 2023 financial results show steady growth as it executes its all-electric strategy

Electrek

Lotus Technology has shared its Q4 and full 2023 financial results, relaying steady revenue growth alongside business expansions and further progress in becoming a 100% electric brand. Better still, Lotus expects much more growth in 2024.

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Why multi-cloud solutions are the future of IT

Innovation News Network

Massimo Bandinelli, Marketing Manager at Aruba Cloud, discusses how multi-cloud solutions can meet the unique needs of organisations. The post Why multi-cloud solutions are the future of IT appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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More space, bigger screens, and Ford power for next VW Transporter

Electrek

Volkswagen first showed off a heavily camouflaged version of its next-generation Transporter van back in December – but new specs and interior pictures give us our best look at the new van until the wraps officially come off in September.

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LEVC Announces £1500 Finance Deposit Contribution On All New TX Taxi Models

CleanTechnica EVs

New campaign fully offsets the reduction in the Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) which came into effect from April 2024 It is available on all new TX taxi models across all finance types offered by LEVC Financial Services with zero customer deposit and at a subsidised finance rate of 10.51% APR. [continued] The post LEVC Announces £1500 Finance Deposit Contribution On All New TX Taxi Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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