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Report: PHEVs will peak at 10% of global market in 2030

Green Car Reports

EVs are still the future The sudden revival of plug-in hybrids is predicted to peak at 10% of the market Sales of PHEVs is predicted to call as battery prices drop and EVs become less expensive Plug-in hybrids are experiencing a sales resurgence, but they're unlikely to surpass EVs in the long term, predicts Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Sales of.

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Tesla Actual Smart Summon set for release with FSD 12.5.x: Musk

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently provided an update on the upcoming rollout of Actual Smart Summon (ASS), a feature that has been teased for a rather long time. As per the CEO, Actual Smart Summon will be bundled in FSD V12.5.x releases. Tesla has started the rollout of FSD V12.5 to consumers , and so far, the update has been receiving positive reactions from both new and veteran testers alike.

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GM-backed startup promises cheaper, longer-lasting EV batteries

Green Car Reports

Addionics developed a new foil current collector General Motors' GM Ventures backed Addionics with funding Addionics plans to build a factory in the U.S. A startup aims to make EV batteries cheaper by focusing on an oft-overlooked battery component. Addionics, which is backed by General Motors' GM Ventures venture-capital arm, has developed a new.

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Electrify America Shows Rapid Growth in the US Electric Car Market

CleanTechnica EVs

There are different ways to show or simply notice that the US electric vehicle market is growing fast. Rapid EV sales growth, counting the EVs we see on the street as we drive to work or the store, how full EV charging stations are. Going further, Electrify America has shared. [continued] The post Electrify America Shows Rapid Growth in the US Electric Car Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Electric Porsche Cayenne to live alongside gasoline-fueled models

Green Car Reports

The next-generation Porsche Cayenne will be electric Porsche said the (plug-in) hybrid and non-hybrid third-gen Cayenne will live alongside the EV Porsche recently revised its EV timeline with plans to keep gasoline-fueled models longer Porsche has confirmed that its current Cayenne models, including plug-in hybrids, will be sold alongside a.

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ChargePoint (CHPT) hits network milestone with 1 million charging ports available globally

Electrek

EV charging network ChargePoint recently hit a key milestone in global expansion, reaching 1 million charging ports across North America and Europe. To date, these combined ports have delivered billions of miles to EV drivers around the world.

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Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

The Driven EV News

Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that - for the moment - it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road. The post Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road appeared first on The Driven.

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The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

In the first 6 months of this year, 749 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa. A total of 931 BEVs were sold in the whole of 2023, meaning that the total number of BEVs sold in the first six months of 2024 was 80% of the total. [continued] The post The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Robotaxi unveiling set for new date: October 10

Teslarati

Tesla has announced the new date for its Robotaxi unveiling event, as CEO Elon Musk confirmed the worldwide reveal of its driverless electric vehicle will take place on October 10. Tesla had originally scheduled the event for August 8. Back in April, Musk confirmed the company would officially release the design and give more details on the next-generation vehicle platform, which other Teslas will be built upon, in August.

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Drive A Rivian On 100% Clean Electricity In Texas With Octopus Energy

CleanTechnica EVs

Octopus Energy and Rivian recently announced a joint program for Rivian owners in Texas that allows them to sign up for Octopus 100% clean electricity to charge their electric vehicles at home. Rivian owners in Texas do not need to get their own home solar power systems to charge their electric. [continued] The post Drive A Rivian On 100% Clean Electricity In Texas With Octopus Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla battery supplier LG provides update on 4680 cell mass production

Teslarati

Tesla battery supplier LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently provided some updates on its 4680 cell program. As per the supplier, the mass production of 4680 battery cells at its Ochang Factory in South Korea will be starting in late Q3 or Q4 2024. During LG Energy Solution’s Q2 2024 conference call, Battery Planning and Management Director Noh In-hak stated that the company’s 4680 battery line in the Ochang Factory has been prepared, as noted in an E Today Korea report.

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The Week The Global Auto Market Went Over A Cliff

CleanTechnica EVs

Many auto companies reported 2nd quarter earnings this week and for the most part, most of the news was dismal with one notable exception. The post The Week The Global Auto Market Went Over A Cliff appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FIRST LOOK: Tesla’s new Climate Menu revealed

Teslarati

Tesla’s new, redesigned, and streamlined Climate Menu is getting its first looks after the automaker brought a new look to vehicles with a recent Software Update. Earlier this month, we reported that Tesla was making a number of changes to its Climate Control settings. Along with a new feature that would calm the fan level while on the ‘Auto’ setting during a phone call to decrease ambient noise, Tesla’s release notes stated it would also roll out a new, redesigned Climat

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Mega Chargers, Micro EVs, & Electric Transport Recalls the Glamorous 50s & 60s (Videos) — Cleantech News

CleanTechnica EVs

Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a. [continued] The post Mega Chargers, Micro EVs, & Electric Transport Recalls the Glamorous 50s & 60s (Videos) — Cleantech News appeared first on CleanT

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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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Elon Musk will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in his private AI company

Electrek

Elon Musk says that he will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in xAI, his own private artificial intelligence company. For.

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Aptera Ditches Hub Motors (For Now), Makes Real Progress Toward 2025 Production

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent video announcement, Aptera finally gave some more solid details on its plan for producing the ultra-efficient three-wheeled autocycles that have been promised for years. But getting to production means the company had to make some changes, including ditching hub motors for the first vehicles built. Before I. [continued] The post Aptera Ditches Hub Motors (For Now), Makes Real Progress Toward 2025 Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A much-needed solar cell factory is coming to the US

Electrek

Canadian solar panel maker Heliene and India’s solar cell maker Premier Energies are joining forces to build a US solar cell factory.

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Why Did Tesla Stock Spike on Deliveries & Then Crash on Financials?

CleanTechnica EVs

I’m not going to lie — at times, I find the stock market baffling. When Tesla released its Q2 delivery and production numbers, my main thought was: this looks bad, very bad. The stock market, however, thought it was great news and the stock price exploded. The rationale for that. [continued] The post Why Did Tesla Stock Spike on Deliveries & Then Crash on Financials?

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Is Volvo backing down from its promise to go all-EV by 2030?

Electrek

Volvo’s EV commitment is in question after CEO Jim Rowan’s recent comments. As one of the first automakers to announce plans for an all-electric lineup, Volvo was viewed as a first mover. Here’s why Volvo may be backing off its all-EV promise by 2030.

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Rivian CEO says too many companies are trying to replicate the Tesla Model Y

Teslarati

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe believes the Tesla Model Y is a great vehicle, so great, in fact, that he admitted to owning one in a recent interview with The Verge. However, Scaringe believes too many companies are attempting to replicate the all-electric crossover, giving a similar design, similar dimensions, worse performance, and a non-competitive price, and it is costing those companies an opportunity to set themselves apart and deliver a great product.

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Hyundai to plug demand gap with hybrids but still sees EVs as the future

Electrek

After electric car sales fell nearly 25% in the second quarter, Hyundai will lean on hybrids to boost growth. Despite a short-term “Chasm,” Hyundai expects EVs to lead long-term growth. As such, the company is doubling down on its IONIQ lineup and new low-cost EVs like the Casper Electric (Inster EV overseas).

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SpaceX successful in Falcon 9 static fire test

Teslarati

SpaceX completed a successful Falcon 9 static fire test right as midnight struck on Thursday morning, marking a major step forward as it attempts to resume a regular launch schedule with the rocket after a mishap several weeks ago. Nine Merlin engines were burned for roughly 10 seconds in total early on Thursday morning at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Space Launch Complex 40.

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Porsche teases first Cayenne Electric prototypes [Images]

Electrek

The all-electric Porsche Cayenne is on its way. Porsche confirmed the next-gen Cayenne will be electric. Meanwhile, Porsche plans to keep hybrid and gas models around a while longer. Porsche gave us a sneak peek as the first Cayenne Electric prototypes hit the road for testing. Check it out below.

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Tesla China FSD approval expected by end of 2024: Musk

Teslarati

Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) is expected to see an approval in China before the end of the year. The target timeframe was shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during the company’s recently-held Q2 2024 earnings call. Tesla is staking a significant amount of its future on its Full Self Driving efforts. This is especially true in China, which is home to the world’s most competitive electric vehicle market.

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Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

The Driven EV News

One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch. The post Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals appeared first on The Driven.

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Are Synthetic Fuels Really All They're Cracked Up to Be?

The Truth About Cars

With emissions regulations encouraging automakers to pivot toward tiny engines and all-electric vehicles, some have likewise expressed a renewed interest in synthetic fuels. German brands, particularly Porsche, have been stressing the importance of “e-fuels” and Subaru recently announced plans to run the 2024 Super Taikyu Series using a WRX converted to run on synthetic fuels “making internal combustion engines more environmentally friendly.

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Starlink internet is now on 1,000+ aircraft & counting

Teslarati

Starlink recently celebrated a significant milestone. Starlink internet is now available in 1000 aircraft and counting. WestJet and TELIS are the most recent partners to launch Starlink connectivity on flights. “Using Starlink on a plane feels like you’re on a high-speed ground fiber connection,” said Elon Musk. Starlink promised high-speed internet on aircraft as soon as passengers enter the cabin.

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Stellantis Boss Threatens Underperforming Brands

The Truth About Cars

Seeing red, both in the board room and on the balance sheet, Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares is spelling out a plan for underperforming brands – and it’s a plan which could include no small amount of chopping and pruning. According to reports , Tavares expressed a pinch of frustration with lossmaking brands in the sprawling Stellantis house.

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Hyundai caught benchmarking Ford’s F-150 Lightning: Is an electric Kia pickup on the way?

Electrek

Is an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was recently spotted with Korean test plates near Hyundai’s facility, fueling speculation that an EV pickup may be closer than expected.

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Rental Review: 2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i, Bigger and Better Than Anticipated

The Truth About Cars

Expectations were admittedly fairly low when the dealer relayed an X3 was the only loaner vehicle available at my service visit. “Oh, that’s fine,” I said. The visit cropped up suddenly, when the VANOS recall fix for the Z4 was finally ready. The next few days changed your author’s mind about the X3. The X3 is presently in the seventh and final model year of its third generation, which debuted in 2018.

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Paris has the perfect solution for Olympic traffic, even if many people will hate it

Electrek

In a perfectly Parisian solution to the expected influx of tourists for the Olympic games, and the resulting traffic, city officials have been hard at work. And the answer has proven to be getting half of those wheels off the road.

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Used Car of the Day: 2012 Subaru Outback

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a pretty mainstream car -- it's a clean-looking 2012 Subaru Outback that is also a bit high mileage. This one has 210K miles on the odometer, and the seller claims it has been well-maintained. The interior does have the kind of wear on the driver's seat you'd expect with this mileage. It has the 3.6-liter engine. The outside has the type of dings and scratches you might expect for a 12-year-old car with 210K miles -- and this one has been driven into the mountains.

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E1 adds Blue Imprint sustainability championship to its electric boat racing series

Electrek

The young electric boat racing series E1 is adding a new dimension of sustainability to its championship competition. It has introduced a new element called the E1 Blue Imprint Championship, in which its racing teams will compete to deliver the most significant impact in reversing effects on ocean and aquatic ecosystems in regions where races are held.

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Chevy Recently Made the Equinox EV Much Cheaper to Lease

The Truth About Cars

My family recently bought a 2024 Honda Prologue on a lease deal that brought our monthly payments down to well below $300, but General Motors recently made the related Chevrolet Equinox EV an even better deal than that. The automaker’s new lease incentives for the vehicle make it $239 per month for a 24-month lease, though there’s still a significant down payment due at signing.

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