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EV collision repair costs 20% more than for gas models

Green Car Reports

EV collision repairs continue cost more than those of internal combustion vehicles, according to a new report from Mitchell International, which provides tech for the auto insurance and collision repair industries. The report, based on second-quarter 2024 data, shows similar rates of EVs and 2021-and-newer gasoline vehicles being declared total.

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Tesla tops Consumer Satisfaction Index for luxury vehicles with Mercedes-Benz

Teslarati

Tesla topped the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for 2024 in the luxury segment with Mercedes-Benz, holding steady and gaining notoriety for improvements in complaint handling. Tesla and Mercedes-Benz tied at a score of 83 this year. Tesla’s score was unchanged, while Mercedes-Benz improved four percent from 2023, mostly due to customer satisfaction with its hybrid-electric vehicles.

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Karma reveals Ivara SUV concept, plans more PHEVs

Green Car Reports

Karma on Friday unveiled the Ivara concept at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the premier events of 2024 Monterey Car Week that ran last week in California. Joining it on Karma's stand were the previously revealed Kaveya sports car and Gyesera sport sedan. The Kaveya was shown in Monterey with a revised interior that Karma said.

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Tesla maintains “Overweight” rating from Piper Sandler

Teslarati

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) received a reiterated “Overweight” rating and a $300 per share price target from Piper Sandler. The firm’s insights came after analysts hosted two events that were focused on Tesla’s energy division and the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program. As noted in an Investing.com report, Piper Sandler’s first event involved a visit to the Lathrop Megafactory, which produces the electric vehicle maker’s Megapack batteries, as wel

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

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EV wireless charging could catch on faster with this tech

Green Car Reports

EV wireless charging has a standard to get positioned for an efficient charge Called DIPS, it enables cross-compatibility between hardware from different suppliers It also helps set the stage for wireless bidirectional charging Charge ports, connectors, and cables may soon no longer be the only typical way to keep EVs and some types of hybrids.

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Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022 — So Much Time & Opportunity for EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Household vehicles were driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day in 2022 (including all trips made that day) and parked for the remainder of the time (95%). Drivers in all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) averaged between 61 minutes and 68 minutes per day with the longest driving. [continued] The post Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022 — So Much Time & Opportunity for EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian (RIVN) approved for major plant expansion for R2

Electrek

After getting the green light to expand its Normal, IL plant, Rivian (RIVN) is preparing for its more affordable R2. Rivian gained approval from the town of Normal for a massive plant expansion, including a new 1.14 million sq ft facility.

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Tesla quietly removes no-resale policy from Cybertruck sales agreement

Teslarati

Tesla appears to have removed a policy banning the resale of the Cybertruck, as spotted this week in the unique electric vehicle’s (EV’s) sales agreement. On Tuesday, some X users pointed out that Tesla had quietly removed the Cybertruck no-resale policy from its sales agreement, which banned buyers from selling their Foundation Series Cybertrucks within a year of taking delivery, at the risk of paying a $50,000 or more penalty.

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Cash For Clunkers Program In China Will Boost Electric Car Industry As EU Tariffs Bite

CleanTechnica EVs

The cash for clunkers program in China is designed to get more people to buy an electric car and trade in a gas hog at the same time. The post Cash For Clunkers Program In China Will Boost Electric Car Industry As EU Tariffs Bite appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China’s EU import tariffs drop to 9%

Teslarati

The European Commission recently dropped Tesla China’s import tariffs to 9%. On July 5, the Commission imposed provisional tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China. The tariffs reached about 38% for some automakers manufacturing EVs in China. The Commission’s provisional tariffs also affected European automakers, like Tesla and Volkswagen, that build EVs in China.

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

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Tesla Gets Big Break In Reduced Chinese EV Tariffs In EU — Full Details On New Tariffs

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re just learning about this story, that title might confuse you, so let me catch you up in this first paragraph. The European Union concluded that electric cars produced in China have received too many government subsidies that make them artificially cheap and overly competitive with domestically produced electric. [continued] The post Tesla Gets Big Break In Reduced Chinese EV Tariffs In EU — Full Details On New Tariffs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Giga Berlin property continues to reveal explosives and ammo from WW2

Teslarati

Tesla’s property at Gigafactory Berlin in the town of Grünheider continues to reveal explosives and ammo from World War 2. Today, more searches led to the recovery of several bombs used during the war. The process of recovering more ammo and explosives is part of the expansion of the factory, which is set to increase annual production capacity from 500,000 vehicles to 1 million.

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BYD owners could soon see Tesla-like trip planning features

The Driven EV News

BYD owners could soon have access to a feature Tesla owners have enjoyed for years, making trip planning easier. The post BYD owners could soon see Tesla-like trip planning features appeared first on The Driven.

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Lucid launches Air sedan leases in Canada for the first time

Teslarati

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors has launched leasing options for its Air sedan in Canada, as announced by the company this week. On Tuesday, Lucid announced that it is now offering leases on the Air sedan in Canada, as shared in a post on multiple social media platforms. The Lucid Air has been available to lease in the U.S. since its launch, and the news comes as the EV maker prepares to start production of its second EV and first SUV, the Gravity.

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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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Lithium & Politics Clash In Serbia

CleanTechnica EVs

Lithium extraction is a vital component of creating an emissions free world but political complications could derail those efforts. The post Lithium & Politics Clash In Serbia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Former Tesla Supercharging head to help Uber with EV transition

Teslarati

A former leader in the Tesla Supercharging program has officially accepted a new position with Uber, in efforts to help the ride-sharing company shift to electric vehicles (EVs). Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla Senior Director of the Supercharger program, has accepted a position as Uber’s Global Head of Sustainability, according to a report from Bloomberg on Tuesday.

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Owl-Inspired “Bionic” Fan For EVs Reduces Fan Noise 50% While Improving Efficiency 10%

CleanTechnica EVs

MAHLE, a century-old automotive supplier, has just released information about a new high-performance “bionic” fan for EVs that it claims will effectively reduce the sound output by half, while also being 10% lighter and 10% more efficient than a conventional fan. For those of us who grew up watching The. [continued] The post Owl-Inspired “Bionic” Fan For EVs Reduces Fan Noise 50% While Improving Efficiency 10% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian approved to expand its factory in Normal, Illinois

Teslarati

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has gained approval from the town of Normal, Illinois, to expand its factory as it prepares for production of its next-generation platform. On Monday, Normal Town Council voted almost unanimously to approve an expansion of the Rivian plant, set to add about 1.3 million square feet and prepare the automaker for production of the upcoming R2 EV platform.

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Polestar (PSNY) delivers first Polestar 4 models in Europe, North America by end of 2024

Electrek

Polestar (PSNY) has officially expanded its EV lineup threefold as its new electric SUV coupe reaches customers in Europe. Polestar 4 deliveries are now underway in Europe, with North America and Australia following by the end of 2024.

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SpaceX launches another Starlink batch using new Falcon 9 first stage

Teslarati

SpaceX launched yet another batch of 22 Starlink satellites this morning, but it was the first time the company utilized this particular Falcon 9 first stage booster. At roughly 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex in Florida. It was carrying 22 Starlink satellites. This first stage booster took flight for the first time, equipped with tail number B1085, and returned to Earth just eight short minutes after takeoff following a successful separation.

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Uber snaps up Tesla’s former head of charging fired by Elon Musk

Electrek

Uber has snapped up Tesla’s former head of charging, Rebecca Tinucci, who was fired by Elon Musk, along with her entire team, a few months ago.

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Waymo is now giving over 100,000 paid self-driving rides per week

Teslarati

Waymo has surpassed a new milestone with its paid driverless ride-sharing, as highlighted by one company executive this week. On Tuesday, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana shared a post on X celebrating the company as it surpasses 100,000 paid self-driving rides per week. The news follows the company’s unveiling of its next-generation ride-hailing vehicle platform, as well as additional expansions to Waymo One service launched earlier this month. “We’re building a safer future one ride a

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Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway

Electrek

A Tesla Semi electric truck has caught on fire on a highway near the California-Nevada border, according to the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit.

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Tesla Semi fire prompts hours-long closure of I-80

Teslarati

Tesla has been testing the Semi on public roads since it was initially unveiled in late 2017, and so far, the Class 8 all-electric truck has remained free of fire incidents. That is until today, when reports emerged on Monday stating that I-80 was closed for several hours due to a Tesla Semi fire. As noted in a KCRA 3 report, a Tesla Semi caught fire near the Emigrant Gap area of Placer County.

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Can-Am surprises with launch of naked and dual-sport electric motorcycles

Electrek

It’s a big day for BRP and its motorcycle brand, Can-Am. The launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin, marks a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks.

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On The Frontline of Smart Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Jason Harper’s innovations in charge management technology improve electric vehicle operation New system utilizes true smart charging to reduce infrastructure costs and optimize driver needs Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, and aided by smart charging management technology developed by Argonne electrical engineer Jason Harper, they won’t waste any.

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Hyundai will launch an electric Santa Fe and new EV pickup for the US, but there’s a catch

Electrek

Hyundai’s flagship SUV is going electric. According to sources, Hyundai is developing an electric Santa Fe and a new EV pickup truck for the US, but there’s more to it. Here’s what to expect from Hyundai’s new EVs.

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New Waymo Driver — Cheaper, Drives in More Weather

CleanTechnica EVs

Waymo continues to trudge forward, and it is reporting notable improvements in its brand new 6th-generation Waymo Driver. The funny thing, as I’m writing this, is I still remember the first Google self-driving cars I saw and recorded with an old-school digital camera in 2006. That was 18 years ago! [continued] The post New Waymo Driver — Cheaper, Drives in More Weather appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian’s manufacturing boss is leaving to lead Jeep, Dodge’s EV offensive

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is losing its vice president of manufacturing, Tim Fallon, to Jeep, Dodge owner Stellantis (STLA) to spearhead its upcoming EV offensive in the US.

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Russian General Gets A Tesla Cybertruck & Puts Machine Gun On It

CleanTechnica EVs

There are so many avenues we could go down with this, and I don’t know as I start writing this article where I’m going to go (which is not normal for me). It’s a weird story, and one with many side elements. First of all, the facts: Chechnya President and. [continued] The post Russian General Gets A Tesla Cybertruck & Puts Machine Gun On It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla, BYD benefit as EU cuts planned tariffs on Chinese EV imports

Electrek

Electric cars made in China are getting a break after the EU cut proposed tariff rates on EV imports. Tesla and BYD are among the automakers set to benefit from the adjusted EU tariffs. Here’s a look at the new rates.

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Be Counted: Fill Out Our Fleet 500 Questionnaire

Green Fleet Magazine

Help Automotive Fleet update its list of the top 500 fleets in the nation by sending your latest fleet numbers. We need your help to contribute to this long tradition to the fleet industry!

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Sunrun now accounts for 1 in every 5 US rooftop solar systems

Electrek

Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) announced today that it’s the first and only US storage + solar company to surpass 1 million customers.

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Former Rivian executive leaves after two years to join Stellantis

Teslarati

A former executive at Rivian has departed from the electric vehicle (EV) maker to join multinational automaker Stellantis, heading up North American operations. Rivian’s VP of Manufacturing Operations Tim Fallon has left the company after just two years, and will now join Stellantis as the company’s North America Head of Manufacturing. The news comes as the latest in executive shake-ups at Rivian, after the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kjell Gruner, left the company just