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Dodge Charger Daytona possibly preparing for police duty

Green Car Reports

Dodge is preparing its next-gen cop car Dodge teased what appears to be a police-spec Charger Daytona EV The old gas-powered Charger was popular with police fleets The outgoing gasoline Dodge Charger sedan has become a staple of police fleets, but will that also be the case for the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona? An Instagram post on.

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Tesla’s self-driving is still not working in Boring Company’s one-way tunnels

Electrek

Tesla’s self-driving system is still not working in The Boring Company’s one-way tunnels under Las Vegas despite reportedly working on it for years. But self-driving in Tesla vehicles on public roads is around the corner?

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Electric Porsche Panamera to live alongside gas-powered model

Green Car Reports

Product strategy continues to shift at Porsche as market winds blow. In an interview with Autocar, Porsche's research and development boss Michael Steiner said the gas-powered Panamera will exist alongside the next-generation electric model in showrooms. "The new Cayenne is fully electric, but for its whole lifespan we will have the ICE version in.

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Nissan’s Electric GT-R will be its first with solid-state batteries for over 1,000 kW of power

Electrek

The legendary GT-R is going electric and will likely be Nissan’s first to use solid-state batteries. As the new tech develops, Nissan hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power.

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

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A Small Electric SUV Produces 52% Fewer Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions than a Comparable Gasoline Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2024, a small electric SUV with a range of 300 miles produces 52% fewer life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle. Electric vehicles (EVs) have no tailpipe emissions, but nearly three quarters of the GHG emissions for a gasoline vehicle come from the tailpipe (vehicle. [continued] The post A Small Electric SUV Produces 52% Fewer Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions than a Comparable Gasoline Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US Armor Group unveils armored Lucid Air Sapphire with pepper spray and electric-shock door handles

Electrek

If you thought Lucid Motors’ 1,234 tri-motor Air Sapphire was elite, threat mitigation specialist US Armor Group has taken the luxury sedan to an entirely new echelon. Today, the company unveiled an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, described as being indestructible. Designed for heads of state and high-ranking executives, it can be equipped with features like bulletproof glass, poison gas protection.

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8.5M square feet of US self-storage rooftops are getting solar

Electrek

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 million square feet of NSA’s rooftop space.

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Boring Company to start using Tesla’s FSD in Las Vegas tunnels

Teslarati

The Boring Company continues to develop its Las Vegas Loop with underground tunnels, and one person from a local tourism organization says that the Teslas in them will soon be using driver assistance technology. In a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal this month, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Steve Hill said that The Boring Company was hoping to start using Tesla’s driver-assistance technology in the city’s tunnels before the end of 2024.

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Solar power at US schools surges, growing fourfold over the last decade

Electrek

Since 2014, solar capacity at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled across the US, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180.

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Tesla spends $18M to expand Supercharging in New York City

Teslarati

Tesla has spent $18 million to expand its Supercharging presence in New York City as it acquired a lot in the borough of Queens on August 16. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of being an electric vehicle owner in New York City is the fact that charging is in short supply, leading to a problematic ownership experience. Earlier this year, we discussed how Tesla combatted congestion with EV owners who drive Lyft and Uber with congestion fees.

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

Brief

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Essential Skills for IT Professionals in the AI Era

Cars That Think

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, creating new opportunities in health care, finance, customer service, and other disciplines. But the ascendance of AI raises concerns about job displacement , especially as the technology might automate tasks traditionally done by humans. Jobs that involve data entry, basic coding, and routine system maintenance are at risk of being eliminated—which might worry new IT professionals.

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NIO is opening 100 Onvo stores next week to sell its new $30K Tesla Model Y challenger

Electrek

NIO is expanding into Tesla’s territory with its new mass-market Onvo brand. The brand’s first model, the Onvo L60, will take on Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Starting at around $30,000 (219,900 yuan), NIO’s new electric SUV undercuts the Model Y by about $4,000 (30,000 yuan) in China. With the first batch of stores opening next week, NIO looks to get new Onvo models out quickly.

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Blue Bird Delivers its 2,000th Electric School Bus

Electric Cars Report

The electric school bus manufacturer Blue Bird elivered its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus marking an industry-leading milestone. Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, the nation’s fifth-largest school district, received Blue Bird’s 2,000th electric school bus to help the district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.

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With $17,000 Car, Can Xpeng Reach 500,000 Sales A Year?

CleanTechnica EVs

Xpeng rolled out a market-shaking electric car today, the M03. It’s a big new entrant for a few reasons. First of all, simply being as sleek and premium-looking as it is and coming in at only 120,000 yuan ($16,833), one has to think it will sell in high volumes. Note. [continued] The post With $17,000 Car, Can Xpeng Reach 500,000 Sales A Year?

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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 brings Sentry Mode Previews to Android

Teslarati

Tesla has brought Sentry Mode Previews to Android, giving phone owners on that platform the opportunity to view video clips captured by their vehicle remotely. Tesla had first brought Sentry Mode Previews to iPhones in April , but many were unable to use the new feature because they were not iOS users. Android owners have been adamant about having the feature available to them as well.

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Uni-Graz: Startup Revolutionises Recycling of e-Car Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

A spin-off from the University of Graz is developing a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles. The innovation enables cost-effective and environmentally friendly recycling of valuable raw materials directly on site. Electric cars are a building block in the transition to sustainable mobility. But what happens if. [continued] The post Uni-Graz: Startup Revolutionises Recycling of e-Car Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla battery recycling partner shares update on cathode facility

Teslarati

Redwood Materials, the Tesla battery materials recycling partner founded by JB Straubel, has shared a new construction update on its cathode active material (CAM) facility—set to be the first of its kind in the U.S. On Tuesday, Redwood Materials announced that it “topped out” the upcoming CAM facility near Sparks, Nevada, set to become the first commercial supply of CAM in the U.S.

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Can China Challenge SpaceX's Starlink?

Cars That Think

China launched its first batch of satellites for its Qianfan megaconstellation earlier this month. It now has 18 satellites in orbit, but much more will be needed to build out this network of nearly 14,000 satellites. Qianfan—”thousands sails” in Chinese and also referred to as Spacesail or G60 —is a project run by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST).

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If You Are Waiting For Access To The Tesla Supercharger Network, Your Wait Is Far From Over

CleanTechnica EVs

My wife and I drive a Chevy Bolt during the summer in New England. When we heard that Tesla had agreed to make its Supercharger network available to drivers of other brands, we were pretty excited. Just the other day, we cruised by a service area on the Mass Pike. [continued] The post If You Are Waiting For Access To The Tesla Supercharger Network, Your Wait Is Far From Over appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ENVGO launches flagship NV1 electric hydrofoiling boat with 80 miles of range and DC charging

Electrek

A new company called ENVGO is putting its unique spin on the maritime industry, beginning with a new all-electric hydrofoiling boat called the NV1. The vessel features a massive battery pack with DC charging capabilities, and its hydrofoil design enables impressive range on the water.

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The Freebie EV Charger — Lessons Learned by a Green Samaritan

CleanTechnica EVs

By Janis Petzel Long ago, for a review giveaway far, far away, the Autel Company offered a free EV charger from their company to CleanTechnica. CleanTechnica in turn offered it to the first subscriber willing to write a review about the equipment. To my surprise, and possibly to Autel’s chagrin, [continued] The post The Freebie EV Charger — Lessons Learned by a Green Samaritan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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XPeng is scouting production sites in Europe to circumvent imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs

Electrek

XPeng Motors appears to be the latest Chinese automaker looking to bring localized EV production to Europe. During a recent interview, XPeng’s founder, chairman, and CEO, He Xiaopeng, shared that the company is exploring potential sites in the EU to set up local BEV production.

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Smart hits the road with first German-designed, China made electric cars in Australia

The Driven EV News

Smart, known for the quirky micro car launched more than two decades ago, has formally launched its first two EVs in Australia, the #1 and the even bigger #3. The post Smart hits the road with first German-designed, China made electric cars in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan GT-R goes electric, Tesla goes to court, and Mullen goes mainstream

Electrek

On today’s episode of Quick Charge , we ponder the future of Nissan’s all-wheel drive hypercar, Tesla argues against Louisiana’s car dealers, and perpetual EV startup Mullen gets an order big enough to put it on the map for real.

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Fisker owners seek justice after being abandoned following bankruptcy

Teslarati

Fisker owners are seeking justice after being abandoned following the company’s bankruptcy, and a law firm has now retained more than 800 owners who are trying to get vehicle issues resolved, only to be left in the dark. Attorneys at Hagens Berman are representing more than 800 Fisker Ocean owners who are unable to resolve issues with their vehicle, being left with what is essentially an $80,000 paperweight.

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XPeng launches the MONA M03 in China at over half the price of a Tesla Model 3 ($16,815)

Electrek

When XPeng Motors announced its new MONA line of AI-centric BEVs, it said it was gunning for the Tesla in China. After officially launching its first MONA model, the M03, in China today, XPeng is coming out with guns blazin’, announcing a starting price of RMB 119,800 ($16,815). That’s over half the price of a Tesla Model 3. As a result, the M03 has garnered huge orders out of the gate.

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Tesla Model Y squad car praised by La Crescent, MN police chief

Teslarati

More and more police departments seem to be discovering the advantages offered by electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. This was highlighted in recent comments from La Crescent Police Chief Luke Ahlschlager, who noted that the all-electric squad car has so far been good for the city. The City of La Crescent , which is located in Houston County, Minnesota, deployed its Model Y squad car last December.

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The wild electric vehicles Australia is now using to deliver mail

Electrek

I don’t claim to know much about Australia, and the little I do may or may not come from Crocodile Dundee. But I do know EVs, and it looks like the hundreds of rugged UBCOs that are set to become mail-delivery vehicles down under are uniquely appropriate for the diverse conditions facing the country’s mail-delivery network.

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Porsche R&D boss: E-fuel plant should serve as "role model"

Green Car Reports

Porsche aims to scale production of synthetic fuel Porsche's R&D boss believes synthetic fuel will play a big role in reducing emissions Ferrari's counting on synthetic fuel too; Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are investigating whether e-fuels can keep ICE alive Porsche is confident that synthetic "e-fuels" will displace a significant amount of.

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Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year

Electrek

Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls or 10 GWh worth per year, according to a new video.

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Norway driving school finds workaround for Tesla’s steering wheel turn signal issue

Teslarati

Tesla’s electric vehicles tend to be well-received, though some of their tech-forward features, like their steering wheel-based turn signals, have attracted a lot of criticism over the years. This was one of the reasons why a Norway-based driving school has opted to design a workaround for Tesla’s controversial turn signals — and it has paid off well so far.

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BYD will use Huawei’s ADAS tech to power up ‘hard-core’ EVs, keep pace with Tesla

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , will use Huawei’s advanced driver-assist tech for its new “hard-core” electric SUV brand. The new partnership comes as BYD looks to close the tech gap with Tesla and other upcoming Chinese rivals.

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Biden Administration to Issue More Than Half a Billion Dollars for EV Charging Infrastructure

The Truth About Cars

Despite a massive cash investment and the government’s push to build more charging stations, the United States’ EV infrastructure needs more work. President Biden’s team aims to improve the situation with even more funding, to the tune of $521 million. The funds will go to 30 states with a goal of building more chargers in underserved locations. The White House said that there are now more than 192,000 public charging points in the country, almost double the number in 2021, and noted that around

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The new 95th Anniversary Edition Bowlus electric RV will upgrade your next EV getaway

Electrek

The iconic electric RV maker launched its newest model on Tuesday to celebrate its 95th Anniversary. The Endless Highways 95th Anniversary Edition Bowlus RV is designed to take your next EV getaway to the next level with unrivaled luxury and features.