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Tesla recalls 27,185 Cybertrucks due to rearview camera image delay

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled, yet again. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a recall campaign for the Tesla Cybertruck on Sept. 26. The recall encompasses 27,185 2024 Cybertrucks that have rearview cameras with image delay issues. The recall notice posted by the NHTSA notes that the image transmitted by.

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Tesla beats BYD to become world’s best selling BEV company in Q3

Teslarati

Tesla delivered a total of 462,890 vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, comprised of 439,975 Model 3/Y and 22,915 Model S/Model X/Cybertruck/Semi. These numbers, while falling short of the Street’s whisper numbers, were enough for Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Q3 2024, exceeding Chinese automaker BYD.

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser aims off-road for $57,900

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in late October with a base price of $57,900. That price includes a mandatory $1,450 destination charge and applies to the Land Cruiser 1958 grade—one of two available. An unnamed higher-level grade starts at $63,900 with destination, and adds features like heated and cooled.

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Hell froze over in Texas – the state will connect to the US grid for the first time via a fed grant

Electrek

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announces $1.5B for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever.

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

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Toyota reportedly delays US EV production to 2026

Green Car Reports

Toyota's U.S.-built EVs might be coming a year later than planned. On Tuesday, Nikkei reported the start of production a new three-row electric SUV at a plant in Kentucky won't take place until 2026. In 2023 Toyota announced production of the electric three-row SUV would start in 2025. The delayed production is attributed to the slowing of EV.

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Tesla bull makes bold claim, says three cars will be unveiled at Robotaxi event

Teslarati

Tesla bull Gene Munster of Deepwater Management believes the company will bring forth more than just a Robotaxi at next week’s unveiling event. He believes there will be three new vehicles unveiled but believes Tesla will keep the event “light on details.” Munster joined CNBC this morning to discuss the event after the company reported it delivered 462,890 cars for the third quarter.

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EVs Take 27.6% Share In France — Citroën e-C3 Arrives In A Rush

CleanTechnica EVs

September’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 27.6% share in France, a drop from 29.3% year on year. BEV share grew modestly YoY, while PHEV share fell. Overall auto volume was 139,003 units, down by some 11% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in September. September’s. [continued] The post EVs Take 27.6% Share In France — Citroën e-C3 Arrives In A Rush appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Climate change made Helene 200x more likely – but just 3% of TV news said so

Electrek

Hurricane Helene has made its way through the southeast US as the strongest storm of the 2024 season and potentially the costliest storm ever recorded. But if you watch US media, you’d barely know that the true culprit behind Helene’s record-breaking strength is us – the climate change that we humans caused by burning fossil fuels.

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Tesla working on four dry cathode 4680 battery variants: The Information

Teslarati

A recent report from The Information has claimed that Tesla is looking to introduce four variants of dry cathode 4680 cells, which would be used for several vehicles. The new batteries are reportedly expected to be introduced by 2026. Tesla’s 4680 battery was unveiled during Battery Day in 2020, though the ramp of the next-generation cells has seen some delays.

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Toyota invests a fresh $500M in Joby Aviation to support eVTOL air taxi certification, production

Electrek

eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has secured a fresh round of funding from previous investor Toyota Motor Corporation, totaling $500 million. With its investment, Toyota’s total funding committed to the eVTOL specialist inches closer to $1 billion. The money will help Joby secure flight certification and begin commercial production of its sustainable aerial technology.

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

Brief

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Starlink provides free service for 30 days in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene

Teslarati

Starlink’s capability to provide fast, reliable connectivity to disaster zones was proven once again when the satellite internet system was deployed in states that were ravaged by Hurricane Helene. To further help communities that were affected by the natural disaster, Starlink has announced its Hurricane Helene Relief program, which offers 30 days of free internet connectivity to areas affected by the Category 4 storm.

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New off-grid solar-powered device can charge 12 electric bikes

Electrek

Beam Global, a company that builds sustainable infrastructure solutions for the transportation industry, today unveiled a new off-grid charging platform designed to provide secure charging for up to 12 electric bicycles.

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Cutting-edge SwRI sensor advances space weather monitoring on NOAA satellite

Innovation News Network

SwRI has integrated its Solar Wind Plasma Sensor into the NOAA's upcoming Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) satellite. The post Cutting-edge SwRI sensor advances space weather monitoring on NOAA satellite appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla reveals how many Cybertrucks it produced through yet another recall

Electrek

Tesla is recalling the Cybertruck again, but it’s another over-the-air software update fix, so it’s no big deal. But what it does is reveal how many Cybertrucks Tesla has produced to date.

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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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Fossil Gas Crisis & EV Taxis in Colombia: A Surprisingly Promising Pair

CleanTechnica EVs

Colombia’s fossil gas climate crisis could spark EV adoption as the affordable FAW Nat Taxi lands at $23,000. Climate change is no joke. Last year, Colombia faced one of its harshest droughts in the last three decades, which forced the country to rely heavily on fossil-fuel generation to maintain healthy. [continued] The post Fossil Gas Crisis & EV Taxis in Colombia: A Surprisingly Promising Pair appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla starts sending Cybertruck Non-Foundation Series order invites

Teslarati

Tesla has started sending out invitations to order the non-Foundation Series Cybertruck, which starts at $79,990 before options. While Tesla’s order page for the Cybertruck as of writing is still displaying the Foundation Series variant as of writing, the start of production for the all-electric pickup truck’s standard variants seems poised to start soon.

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Tesla fans start rumor McDonald’s is going to partner with Tesla’s Cybercab

Electrek

Tesla fans are starting a rumor that McDonald’s is going to partner with Tesla on its Robotaxi/Cybercab based on a cryptic message the fast-food chain posted.

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Her Vet Clinic Went Down In Hurricane Helene. Two EVs Powered It Back Up

InsideEVs

A veterinarian's Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV9 helped her provide nearly uninterrupted critical care to her furry patients.

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You can now lease a Lucid Air for under $550 a month with up to $15,000 in savings

Electrek

Lucid’s luxury EV is now more affordable than ever. With up to $15,000 in savings on 2024 Lucid Air Pure models, lease prices have dropped below $550 per month.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Covers 794 km on One Battery Charge

CleanTechnica EVs

Driving the new all-electric ID.7 Pro S1, Volkswagen Team Switzerland, headed by project lead Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance driving with electric cars, successfully covered a total of 794 kilometres (493 miles) with a single battery charge in a net driving time of 15 hours and 42 minutes. This. [continued] The post Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Covers 794 km on One Battery Charge appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota is delaying new US-made electric SUVs, but there’s more to it

Electrek

Toyota will not make electric SUVs in the US starting next year as planned. According to a new report, Toyota is delaying production of new electric SUVs in the US by several months. The company is blaming the holdup on slowing EV sales in the US, but are they really?

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Tesla Cybertruck recall shows healthy production ramp, but Model S and X are suffering

Teslarati

This morning’s reports of a Tesla Cybertruck recall only went to shed more light on how the production ramp of the pickup is going. With delivery figures for the third quarter revealed yesterday , it also shows a grim reality for the Model S and Model X, two vehicles that have become more of a novelty in Tesla’s lineup as the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck have truly taken charge.

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America’s cheapest EV defies the odds as Nissan LEAF sales make US comeback

Electrek

Nissan’s LEAF was once the world’s best-selling EV, but it’s lost some ground over the years as new, more advanced models hit the market. Although Nissan plans to launch an upgraded LEAF next year, America’s cheapest EV saw sales surge 187% in the third quarter.

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Jim Farley Has A Plan For The Future Of Ford — More Low-Volume, High-Profit Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is out of the boring car business. That suggests more expensive models and fewer affordable cars. The post Jim Farley Has A Plan For The Future Of Ford — More Low-Volume, High-Profit Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes September. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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LG's New Battery Tech Promises to Prevent and Shorten EV Fires

The Truth About Cars

EV fires are one of the reasons detractors give for avoiding the vehicles, though they don’t flame up at any higher rate than gas models. New battery tech promises to reduce the number of EV fires , however, and one of the companies behind the technology said the components could become self-extinguishing in the future. LG Chem said it developed a battery material that can help prevent fires and extinguish them when they do happen.

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV revs up Chicago Drives Electric [part 2]

Electrek

One of the most anticipated new EVs made its debut on the streets of Chicago this morning as Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear rev’ed onto the stage in a pre-production example of the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack Stage 2.

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Porsche's New Six-Stroke Engine Explained

The Truth About Cars

Porsche has apparently been working on a six-stroke engine and even filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) along with the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. The motor is said to offer enhanced efficiency and power, along with cleaner combustion. However, it’s fairly common for the industry to promise the moon after announcing the revival of odd-ball technologies from the past or some totally novel powertrain.

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ComEd announces $90M in EV funding at Chicago Drives Electric [part 1]

Electrek

Illinois utility ComEd kicked off the Chicago Drives Electric event with a $90 million bang, featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles.

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Tesla addresses Cybertruck rearview camera “recall” with free software update

Teslarati

Tesla has initiated a recall for the Cybetruck over a potential delay in the vehicle’s rearview camera system. The issue has already been addressed by Tesla in a free over-the-air (OTA) software update that started rolling out on September 18, 2024, though vehicle owner notification letters about the issue are expected to be mailed November 25, 2024.

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Toyota Pushes Production of New EV Model Back By a Year

The Truth About Cars

Toyota is delaying production of a new EV model, citing “production preparation issues.” The company denies that the move is related to wavering EV demand, but won’t begin building the new model until 2026 at its plant in Kentucky. The automaker initially planned to build the vehicle, which is expected to be called the bZ5X, starting in the second half of 2025, with deliveries starting late that year or early 2026.

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Tesla Analyst Shares of Three Growth Hurdles: Gene Munster

Teslarati

Tesla analyst Gene Munster from Deepwater Asset Management named three headwinds that might affect the company’s return to growth. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Tesla released its Q3 2024 delivery and deployments report. Tesla produced approximately 469,796 vehicles and delivered 462,890 units in the third quarter. It also reported deploying 6.9 GWh of energy storage products.

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Ontario Hiking Speed Limits on Major Highways

The Truth About Cars

News from the Great White North: the province of Ontario is increasing speed limits on its major highways to 110 km/h (~70 mph). Road safety groups are surely firing up their press machines, gearheads are nodding in agreement, and most drivers will probably continue driving 20 over the limit like they always do. Until now, most major highways (called the 400-series roads) in Ontario were limited to 100 km/h or about 60 mph save for a few sections which were increased to today’s blanket speed lim

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Elon Musk’s xAI looking to lease new property in Memphis: report

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is reportedly looking to secure a 21-year lease for a plot of land in Memphis, Tennessee. The property, which is currently owned by Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE), spans over 500 acres. A discussion on xAI’s proposed lease is expected to be discussed on Friday during a special meeting of the industrial board, as noted in a report from Commercial Appeal.

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