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Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we're done

Green Car Reports

Tesla still hasn't solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the end of the year If they can't be resolved the project will reportedly be abandoned Tesla is experiencing problems with its large-format 4680 battery cells, and CEO Elon Musk has set a deadline for.

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Next-Gen Brain Implant Uses a Graphene Chip

Cars That Think

A Barcelona-based startup called Inbrain Neuroelectronics has produced a novel brain implant made of graphene , and is gearing up for its first-in-human test this summer. The technology is a type of brain-computer interface (BCI), which have garnered interest because they record signals from the brain and transmit them to a computer for analysis; BCIs have been used for medical diagnostics, as communication devices for people who can’t speak, and to control external equipment, including robotic

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One of Kenya’s Oldest Bus Companies Goes Electric!

CleanTechnica EVs

One of Kenya’s oldest public transport operators, Kenya Bus Service Management Limited (KBS), is going electric! The company has evolved over the years as the Kenyan bus sector has gone through several transformations, surviving the different eras of Kenya’s public transport ecosystem, including the overall shift from the formal era. [continued] The post One of Kenya’s Oldest Bus Companies Goes Electric!

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Tesla supplier announces $28 million facility near Giga Texas

Teslarati

A Korea-based Tesla Supplier has been approved to build a $28 million facility in Texas, not far from the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s Gigafactory in Travis County. City Councilmembers in Buda, Texas this week approved Korea-based Tesla supplier Futronic to build its first U.S. location in the city, as detailed in a report from Austin Business Journal.

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

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Electric Vehicle Market Share At 21.4% In California — BEV Models #1 In 4 Vehicle Classes

CleanTechnica EVs

As American electric vehicle fans, we are often envious of Europeans and Chinese. They have many more electric vehicle models to choose from, and their electric vehicle market share (of overall auto sales) is much higher. However, within the US, we do have one behemoth state that stands out above. [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Market Share At 21.4% In California — BEV Models #1 In 4 Vehicle Classes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Megapacks to support France’s largest battery project

Teslarati

Tesla’s Megapacks are set to support France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS), on which the company has begun construction, as announced this week. Harmony Energy has begun construction on the Cheviré 100 MW/200 MWh Megapack battery project in Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour, France, as detailed in a press release shared on Thursday.

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Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet

Electrek

Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations.

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Tesla offers owners $1,000 off to upgrade from EAP to FSD in new car

Teslarati

For a limited time, Tesla owners with Enhanced Autopilot are being offered a special $1,000 discount on new vehicle purchases when they upgrade to Full Self-Driving (FSD), as detailed in emails to owners this week. Tesla emailed owners with Enhanced Autopilot about the deal this week, as seen in a screenshot from Sawyer Merritt on X on Saturday. To take advantage of the $1,000 off promotion, owners must purchase a new vehicle and upgrade to FSD Supervised, along with taking delivery by September

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CNH puts CASE, New Holland electric wheel loader into production

Electrek

Just weeks after its official unveiling, CNH inaugurated a new production line for the company’s first-ever, all-electric compact wheel loader. The new line will produce the machines for international markets under both the CASE (C) and New Holland (NH) brands.

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Rivian opens Yosemite Charging Outpost with snacks, games, and more

Teslarati

Rivian has opened its first “Charging Outpost” outside of Yosemite National Park, offering a unique charging station with an indoor space, snacks, educational games, and more. On Friday, Rivian shared a blog post detailing the new Yosemite Charging Outpost, as located in Grovedale, California, near the park’s West entrance. The site features five DC fast-chargers, along with an indoor experience center and amenities post that Rivian says is similar to its Spaces across the U.S.

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

Brief

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Germany Held Back EU Electric Car Market in First Half of 2024 — T&E Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

In the whole EU, the number of BEVs sold grew by just 1.3%, but excluding Germany, the increase was 9.4%. EU electric car sales continued to grow this year — with the exception of Germany — new data shows. Battery electric sales in the rest of the EU (excluding Germany). [continued] The post Germany Held Back EU Electric Car Market in First Half of 2024 — T&E Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Is Still King In California. But Other EVs Are Moving In Fast

InsideEVs

Meanwhile, California's EV sales stopped growing in Q2 2024, but so did the overall car market.

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CrowdStrike is grabbing headlines but Luxaviation is busy electrifying airports

Electrek

A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport.

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EU & Serbia Sign Strategic Partnership On Sustainable Raw Materials, Battery Value Chains, & Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles. The Partnership aims to support the development of new local industries and high-quality jobs along the electric vehicle value chain in full respect of.

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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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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Smokes Tesla Model 3 Performance. But There’s A Catch

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the better performance vehicle, but is the Tesla Model 3 Performance the better buy?

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Chevy Has Two New EVs Worth A Look

Green Energy Consumers

Pardon this first-person account, but if you are thinking about buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV) this year, this might be of help. Given what I do for a living, I know a lot of people who drive EVs, all different makes and models, and about 99% love the car they have. Our family has really enjoyed driving a Chevy Volt since 2014 (plug-in hybrid, or PHEV) and a Chevy Bolt (all-electric) since that came out a few years later.

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Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth Is Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Autopia Finally Will Be Without Fumes Disneyland opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. My family (mom, dad, older sister and me) went on the second day it was open, July 18. I’ve now been driving electric cars for years, but the cars at Autopia still sputter with their little gas engines, filling the surrounding air with noxious emissions. Disney now says it is going to catch up with the world outside—eventually.

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The Tesla Model S And Model X Just Got More Expensive

InsideEVs

Even though sales appear to be falling, Tesla is still raising the price.

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NextStar Energy celebrates first year anniversary

Electric Cars Report

NextStar Energy, the joint venture formed by Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a year of progress and significant milestones achieved in the clean energy sector. As part of its ambitious goal, once complete, NextStar Energy aims to have an annual production capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours and will create more […] The post NextStar Energy celebrates first year anniversary appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 to become 100 kg lighter, will promise more fuel economy

Baua Electric

By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 21 Jul 2024, 11:28 AM The next generation Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 will come weighing around 580 kg, 100 kg lighter than the current generation model which weighs 680 kg. The next generation Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 will come weighing around 580 kg, 100 kg lighter than the current generation model which weighs 680 kg. The next generation Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 will come about 100 kg lighter than the current generation model.

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Tesla gets key Cybertruck exemption in Canada, aims to launch this year

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that it still hopes to launch the Cybertruck in Canada this year, after the electric vehicle (EV) gained a key exemption in the country’s market this week. On Thursday, Transport Canada issued an exemption to the Tesla Cybertruck for minimum steering angle requirements, effectively allowing the EV’s steer-by-wire system to be used instead of a traditonal steering column.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India planning next-gen ICE models with updated MQB A037 platform | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVIPL) the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group is close to finalising its next phase of investment and expansion in the country. The German auto major has been discussing new vehicle architectures with multiple potential partners and is considering all new models, including electric vehicles, for the Indian market.

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2024 MG MG4 XPower review: Australia’s first EV hot hatch offers unmatchable bang for buck. But is it any good?

EV Central

2024 MG MG4 XPower review: In all the hoo-hah about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N , Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT , the fourth member of the battery electric go-fast family has been a little bit forgotten. So here’s a reminder for you folks. The MG MG4 XPower is the closest thing EVs currently offer to what’s traditionally referred to as a hot hatch.

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CNH puts CASE, New Holland electric wheel loader into production

Baua Electric

Just weeks after its official unveiling, CNH inaugurated a new production line for the company’s first-ever, all-electric compact wheel loader. The new line will produce the machines for international markets under both the CASE (C) and New Holland (NH) brands. The new line is part of CNH’s existing Lecce, Italy plant, which occupies 600,000 square meters of space and (now) houses 7 product lines for 203 models and 4896 different configurations of wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe lo

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Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet

Baua Electric

Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics , PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).

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CrowdStrike is grabbing headlines but Luxaviation is busy electrifying airports

Baua Electric

A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport. Luxaviation Group is one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg (which is sort of like being the biggest airline in Rhode Island, but still), has made the transition to fully electric ground hand

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Citroen Basalt coupe SUV interior teased in new teaser video, launch next month

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Jul 2024, 14:29 PM Citroen India has shared a glimpse of the cabin on the upcoming Basalt coupe SUV in the latest teaser video revealing key elements. The Citroen Basalt is all set to be launched in August, just days after its rival the Tata Curvv coupe SUV Citroen India is all set to bring the Basalt coupe SUV to the market next month.

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It’s official: Mahindra Thar Roxx name confirmed, launch on…

Baua Electric

Mahindra Thar Roxx will be offered with a petrol and a diesel engine that will be shared with other SUVs. Mahindra Thar Roxx will get a longer wheelbase to accommodate a rear set of doors. Mahindra and Mahindra have revealed that the 5-door version of the Thar will be called Thar Roxx. The new SUV has been unveiled in a new teaser shared by the homegrown manufacturer.

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Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we’re done

Baua Electric

Tesla still hasn’t solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the end of the year If they can’t be resolved the project will reportedly be abandoned Tesla is experiencing problems with its large-format 4680 battery cells, and CEO Elon Musk has set a deadline for fixing them , according to a new report.

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EU, Serbia sign deal to kickstart lithium battery development – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Serbia has vast lithium deposits near the western city of Loznica, where a mining project being developed by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has been a perennial political fault line in the Balkan country in recent years. The European Union and Serbia signed a deal Friday to develop the supply of lithium seen as a crucial building block to achieve Europe’s transition to a green economy.

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Mahindra Thar 5 door named Thar Roxx, launch on Independence Day | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Thar 5-door, one of Mahindra’s highly anticipated SUVs this year, will launch in India on August 15. Mahindra has not only showed the exterior of the vehicle but also confirmed that the model will be named the Thar Roxx. The images revealed by Mahindra today confirm the details we’d seen when the Thar 5-door was spied undisguised. The Thar Roxx lifestyle SUV will have a new double-stacked six slots, instead of the seven-slot design of the 3-door Thar.

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