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Chrysler Halcyon Concept evokes future EV days

Green Car Reports

Chrysler on Tuesday debuted the gorgeous Halcyon Concept EV in an attempt to redefine the brand as it pivots to electric vehicles. Unlike the Chrysler Airflow Concept that debuted in 2022 as a near-production-ready electric crossover launching in 2025, the Halcyon Concept four-door coupe won’t ever make production. So what is it, and how.

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BYD is launching its cheapest EV in South America, starting at $20,000

Electrek

Chinese EV leader BYD is launching its cheapest electric car, the Seagull, in South America. The BYD Seagull will go by the Dolphin Mini overseas and will start at $20,100 (99,800 BRL).

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Stellantis adopts SAE J3400—yes, the Tesla charge port

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is the latest automaker to adopt Tesla's North America Charging Standard (NACS) port for EV fast charging—but the automaker's announcement of it, made Monday, downplayed any connection to Tesla to a point that EV shoppers and longtime Tesla fans alike might find absurd. A Stellantis press release doesn't mention Tesla or NACS at.

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What It’s Like to Eat a Robot

Cars That Think

Odorigui is a type of Japanese cuisine in which people consume live seafood while it’s still moving, making movement part of the experience. You may have some feelings about this (I definitely do), but from a research perspective, getting into what those feelings are and what they mean isn’t really practical. To do so in a controlled way would be both morally and technically complicated, which is why Japanese researchers have started developing robots that can be eaten as they move , wriggling a

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Chrysler Halcyon EV concept, Kia EV8, Stellantis and NACS: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Stellantis says yes to the Tesla charge port, in code. Kia is reportedly planning on an electric Stinger. And Chrysler rolls out a new EV concept showcasing a whole lot of potential innovation. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chrysler has revealed the Halcyon Concept EV, powered by lithium-sulfur batteries, allowing a long driving range.

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Tesla launches next-generation Powerwall 3 orders on its website

Teslarati

Tesla has officially opened orders for its next-generation Powerwall 3 battery on its website, after the company spent much of last year quietly deploying the new hardware. You can now order a Powerwall 3 from Tesla directly through its website , offering updated specs from the previous generation Powerwall 2. Tesla listed the specs for the updated energy storage hardware on its website in September, and it also caught the attention of CEO Elon Musk, who commented on the generation’s impro

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Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk

Electrek

The horrible fatal crash of a Tesla employee using Full Self-Driving Beta has been reported in detail for the first time to highlight responsibility in those accidents.

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Tesla Model Y sees price increase in Germany and Norway

Teslarati

After initiating a limited-time price cut for the Model Y in the United States, Tesla appears to have started adopting the opposite strategy in select European countries. This was hinted at in the price of the Model Y in countries like Germany and Norway, both of which saw price increases for the best-selling all-electric crossover. As observed by members of the electric vehicle community, Tesla has implemented a price increase for the Model Y in Germany.

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US EV Sales — Strong Increases Year Over Year Every Month of the Year

CleanTechnica EVs

A new chart on US EV sales has me revisiting a topic Steve Hanley and I have both covered recently, [continued] The post US EV Sales — Strong Increases Year Over Year Every Month of the Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chrysler unveils radical Halcyon EV concept that will redefine the 100-year-old brand

Electrek

An all-electric Chrysler that can drive itself with “unlimited” range? That’s what Chrysler is showcasing with the new Halcyon EV concept. The sleek sports car features futuristic tech, next-gen batteries, and a new design theme, giving us a glimpse into Chrysler’s all-electric future.

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

Brief

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4-Minute Extreme Fast Charging To Chase The Electric Vehicle Blues Away

CleanTechnica EVs

A new extreme fast charging electric vehicle battery from StoreDot aims at 100 miles in 4 minutes, towards an ultimate goal of 3 minutes. The post 4-Minute Extreme Fast Charging To Chase The Electric Vehicle Blues Away appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD mulls EV plant in Mexico as an ‘export hub’ to the US and overseas markets

Electrek

As BYD continues its dominant global expansion, the EV maker’s latest target is a stone’s throw from the US. BYD is looking to establish an EV plant in Mexico as an “export hub” for the US.

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16% Of New Cars Were BEVs In France In January

CleanTechnica EVs

The French plugin passenger car market is continuing to grow. Recently, this is all thanks to pure electrics (BEVs) jumping. [continued] The post 16% Of New Cars Were BEVs In France In January appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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To extend a lithium-metal EV battery’s life, just drain it and let it sit, find Stanford scientists

Electrek

Stanford University researchers found that the best way to extend the life of a lithium-metal EV battery is to drain it and let it rest for a few hours.

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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 says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000

Teslarati

Tesla has said that its standard technology could save police departments over $4,000 in police equipment, as many authorities around the world have been starting to electrify their fleets. The automaker made the statement from its North America account on X , in a repost from the Eanes Independent School District (EISD) recommending that its police department purchase nine Tesla vehicles.

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Mack to invest $14.5M in Roanoke to build electric MD line

Electrek

The iconic Mack Trucks brand has been taking the medium duty market by storm, bringing big truck features and functionality to the segment like never before. The market has responded, and Mack is selling as many as they can make — so they’re going to start making more.

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Tesla fans call for recall terminology update, but the NHTSA isn’t convinced it’s needed

Teslarati

Tesla fans have been calling for an update in recall terminology ever since Over-the-Air updates became more popular in resolving vehicle issues. However, the NHTSA, the agency responsible for handling recalls and vehicle safety, is not convinced that it is needed. The majority of Tesla’s vehicle recalls are performed through software remedies, which makes things complicated when it comes to headlines.

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Dutch police found a way to test e-bike power on the side of the road

Electrek

Dutch police have a new weapon in their battle against high-speed and high-power electric bicycles: a roadside testing platform to catch hot-rodded e-bikes.

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Tesla rolls out new steering yoke with physical center horn, better build quality

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla has started rolling out an improved version of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV’s controversial steering yoke. The new steering yoke is fitted with a center horn, more stitching, and an improvement in overall build quality. An image of the updated steering yoke for the Model S and Model X was shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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ArcBest launches full line of electric, autonomous forklifts

Electrek

ArcBest just rolled out a line of fully automated electric forklifts and reach trucks for use in its customers’ distribution centers and manufacturing facilities — and if they get their way, struggling to find those “forklift certified” operators will be a thing of the past.

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I drove the new Tesla Model 3, here’s what got better

Teslarati

The new Tesla Model 3 is now available for test drives at several Tesla Showrooms. It was available just an hour from me, so I decided to drive up and give it a spin. The first Tesla I ever drove was a Model 3 back in 2019 when I first started writing for Teslarati. Since then, I have had the chance to drive the four models in its lineup. The Cybertruck is not yet available near me, but when it is, I’ll be sure to take that for a spin, too.

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The BMW CE 02 eParkourer Is A Funky Entry-Level Electric Motorcycle

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW launched a small electric motorcycle last year, and we didn’t even notice. Maybe part of the reason for that. [continued] The post The BMW CE 02 eParkourer Is A Funky Entry-Level Electric Motorcycle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Giga Berlin comes out swinging after production pause

Teslarati

For the past couple of weeks, Tesla Giga Berlin’s Model Y production was paused. But it was not due to Tesla’s own strategies. Instead, the production pause was triggered by supply chain issues that arose due to tensions in the Red Sea. From January 29 to February 11, Giga Berlin stayed silent, but as could be seen in a flyover of the complex on February 12, the facility came back swinging when Model Y production resumed.

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World EV Sales Records, EV Sales Growth, Hydrogen Collapse — Top Cleantech Stories

CleanTechnica EVs

This past week has been packed with a number of big cleantech stories. I was going to try to narrow. [continued] The post World EV Sales Records, EV Sales Growth, Hydrogen Collapse — Top Cleantech Stories appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range delivery times get pushed back

Teslarati

Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range delivery times have been pushed back to April-May 2024. The refresh Model 3 rear-wheel drive’s (RWD) delivery times are between February to May. The Model 3 RWD starts at $38,990, while the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Long Range begins at $47,490. Refresh Model 3 leases start at $329 per month, excluding taxes and fees.

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Is Porsche developing a luxury electric van to rival the Volvo EM90?

Electrek

An all-electric Porsche luxury van? This could be a possibility. Porsche’s design boss, Peter Varga, said a van is now “very interesting” when combined with luxury.

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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers still have little experience with EVs

Teslarati

A new Consumer Reports survey shows that almost two-thirds of U.S. consumers have little to no experience with electric vehicles (EVs) still, based on data from thousands of respondents. Consumer Reports shared the 2023 EV Survey in a press release earlier this month, noting that around 64 percent of its 9,030 respondents scored a 1 or less on the EV experience index, while only 5 percent scored a 4, the top score.

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Tesla increases Model 3 price, now costs as much as Model Y

Electrek

Tesla has increased the price of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range in the US. It now pretty much costs the same as Model Y, if not more in some cases.

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OPINION: Does Tesla need a new Model Y? Maybe, but not right now

Teslarati

Rumblings of a potential Tesla Model Y update have circulated for months, but as the company’s most popular vehicle is coming off the title of best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023, is it the right time for it? It does not seem like it. As the old saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023 , and until it loses that title and sales are sluggish, there is no sense in entertaining a design update fr

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The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad

Electrek

The Dawn Project, a group that runs ads attacking Tesla’s full self-driving system, has received a letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) demanding that it cease using its logo in advertising, which Dawn Project did in contravention of US federal law in its Super Bowl ad aired this weekend.

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Panasonic Energy signs agreement for synthetic graphite supply in EV battery production

Teslarati

Panasonic Energy parentheses with Novonix for a supply of sustainable graphite for electric vehicle (EV) battery production. The Japanese company signed a binding off-take agreement with Novonix, a battery materials and technology company based in Queensland, Australia. Panasonic Energy aims to strengthen its supply chain in North America while reducing its environmental impact.

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Concept Reply’s Test Automation Framework Innovates the Monitoring of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Through Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning?

CleanTechnica EVs

Concept Reply, a company within the Reply Group specialising in IoT innovation, has expanded the capabilities of its Test Automation Framework to. [continued] The post Concept Reply’s Test Automation Framework Innovates the Monitoring of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Through Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Polaris’ next electric UTV is here: the Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic

Electrek

Polaris is following up on its all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic with another electric UTV, this time for its commercial line. The Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic utility vehicle from Polaris Commercial is poised to bring the heavy-hitting power and performance of electric drive to just about any tasks that operators could imagine. And if it’s anything like the electric RANGER XP Kinetic I tested , it’s going to overdeliver with some serious power and performance.

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Joby to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service in UAE

CleanTechnica EVs

Joby signs definitive agreement with government of Dubai Agreement grants Joby exclusive right to operate air taxis in Dubai for. [continued] The post Joby to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service in UAE appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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