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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids

Green Car Reports

SAE International finalized methodology this past week for an important hardware component of EV wireless charging systems. The organization announced a single wireless charging standard—officially J2954—in 2020. As part of the finalization process of that standard, the organization has settled on a methodology for hardware that aligns.

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Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production

Electrek

South Korea’s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor , is bolstering EV production despite rumors that the market is slowing. The automaker revealed plans to suspend operations at its main factory in South Korea as it shifts its focus toward EVs. more… The post Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production appeared first on Electrek.

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EV wireless charging, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla NACS roundup: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Wireless EV charging may be easier with some new tech details. Owners of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler are being told not to plug in. And did all the other U.S. brands committing to the Tesla standard for EV fast-charging influence Tesla's new congestion fee? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fewer EV drivers may need to worry about.

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CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas)

Electrek

The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car , is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune , Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isn’t a Tesla, it’s sitting unsold on a dealer lot somewhere in America. more… The post CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas) appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla exec shares Cybertruck first delivery event details

Teslarati

Tesla Investor Relations (IR) Head Martin Viecha has provided some key details about the upcoming Cybertruck first delivery event, which is scheduled to be held at Gigafactory Texas this Thursday, November 30, 2023. Contrary to other Tesla events like the Cyber Rodeo, the Cybertruck’s first deliveries will be starting notably earlier. As noted by Martin Viecha , the Tesla Cybertruck delivery event will be starting at 1 p.m.

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Volkswagen is ‘no longer competitive,’ job cuts intensify to keep up with Tesla

Electrek

Volkswagen is struggling to keep up as buyers shift to EVs. CEO of VW brand cars , Thomas Shafer, warned, “We are no longer competitive,” after announcing additional job cuts Monday. more… The post Volkswagen is ‘no longer competitive,’ job cuts intensify to keep up with Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program

Electrek

After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then. more… The post Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program appeared first on Electrek.

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Over 25 Tesla Cybertrucks spotted at Giga Texas ahead of delivery event

Teslarati

Over 25 Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted at the automaker’s Gigafactory in Texas, ahead of the delivery event later this week. Drone pilot and Giga Texas observer Jeff Roberts spotted the Cybertrucks on Monday ahead of the Thursday delivery event. Roberts shared four photos of the vehicle on X, with one of the units including the Graffiti-style wrap spotted on many release candidates in recent months.

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Tesla Cybertrucks in showrooms attract large crowds

Electrek

Tesla has populated its showrooms with Cybertruck units ahead of the launch and it was successful in attracting crowds. more… The post Tesla Cybertrucks in showrooms attract large crowds appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla apparently has a ‘Cyber Shield’ cleaner for Cybertruck in the works

Teslarati

Tesla apparently has a “Cyber Shield” cleaner for Cybertruck in the works, as the pickup’s delivery event is scheduled for Thursday. The Cybertruck’s exterior is stainless steel, and one of the main concerns about the vehicle is how people will be able to avoid fingerprints and other smudges. Stainless steel cleaners are not hard to come by, but Tesla might be looking to brand its own cleaner with the help of a notable third-party company.

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

Brief

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Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: report

Electrek

A new report gives us a glimpse of what our world could look like if there weren’t so many big, hulking SUVs cruising around. Due to the rise in electric vehicles, carbon emissions from automobiles could have dropped by more than 30% over the past 10 years, except they haven’t – and that’s because of our global appetite for jumbo cars, the report authors say. more… The post Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: report appeared first on Electrek.

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Mazda CEO Says EVs 'Not Taking Off' In The U.S.—Except Teslas

InsideEVs

Masahiro Moro told Fortune that EV "inventory is piling up" but failed to mention Mazda's poor effort at offering a competitive EV.

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Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch

Electrek

Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday. more… The post Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla won 5 of 15 categories at Amsterdam Fully Charged Awards

Teslarati

Tesla has earned five out of the 15 categories held at the Fully Charged electric vehicle (EV) event in the Netherlands, highlighting two of its vehicles, its charging network and its overall brand. Winners were revealed in a press release on Saturday, with the inaugural event taking place at the RAI Auditorium in Amsterdam from November 24 to 26. Tesla earned a third of the total awards handed out, representing substantially more than any other individual company.

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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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More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike

Electrek

More drama is unfolding as the dispute between Swedish unions and Tesla now involves a supplier of critical components for the Model Y, where workers have reportedly set down their tools in support of the IF Metall strike. They said they won’t be showing up for work, or will be given non-Tesla-related tasks, until further notice. more… The post More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz Expanding Solar At South Africa Factory, Investing In EV Charging Countrywide

CleanTechnica EVs

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is investing R100 million ($5.35 million USD) in a solar PV installation with 22,847 solar panels. [continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Expanding Solar At South Africa Factory, Investing In EV Charging Countrywide appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Range Energy’s electric trailer can improve semi-truck mpg by 36%

Electrek

Range Energy’s electric trailer, which can “electrify” a diesel semi truck just by adding a trailer, has been found to improve efficiency by 36% in independent testing. more… The post Range Energy’s electric trailer can improve semi-truck mpg by 36% appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Expands BlueOval Charging Network, Increases Number of Supercharger Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

Earlier this month, an interesting piece of news slipped across the CleanTechnica desk. Sadly, it kept slipping and didn’t stay. [continued] The post Ford Expands BlueOval Charging Network, Increases Number of Supercharger Stations appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV

Electrek

The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. more… The post Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Another Way To Improve EV Charging Stations: Architecture

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to improving EV charging stations, how well they work gets most of the attention. A station could. [continued] The post Another Way To Improve EV Charging Stations: Architecture appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s cool “wake-up sequence” observed in the wild

Teslarati

A recent Tesla Cybertruck sighting has teased a couple of cool features that have remained generally hidden until recently. As it turns out, the all-electric pickup truck has a pretty interesting “wake-up sequence” — and it is both cool and convenient. The video was shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, by EV owner @omg_tesla.

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America’s latest lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles expand deliveries

Electrek

For years, the US electric motorcycle market was dominated by $20,000+ flagship models. While those bikes are still leading the pack, a new wave of lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles has expanded the market’s reach. The latest such bike, the Ryvid Anthem , has recently expanded its deliveries after production began earlier this year. And with a price tag under half of the major flagship electric models, it’s opening the door to more riders than ever before. more… The post America’s l

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YouTube’s Loaded With EV Disinformation

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to articles on a website like CleanTechnica, there are two kinds of articles. First, there are the. [continued] The post YouTube’s Loaded With EV Disinformation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28

Electrek

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28. more… The post The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28 appeared first on Electrek.

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Where Does Vehicle Efficiency Go From Here?

CleanTechnica EVs

In some ways, efficiency has been the main struggle in the automotive world for the last 40-50 years. There have. [continued] The post Where Does Vehicle Efficiency Go From Here? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Closer look at Kawasaki’s new electric motorcycles, the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1

Electrek

Kawasaki’s upcoming new electric motorcycles are set to help the brand usher in the future of motorcycling. This month, we got the chance to check them out in person and take a closer look at the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models. more… The post Closer look at Kawasaki’s new electric motorcycles, the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electreon to test wireless EV charging in Sweden

Electric Cars Report

Wireless EV charging companyr Electreon announced a partnership to deliver a wireless charging initiative to BDX Företagen AB, a prominent road and freight distribution company operating in Sweden for Ahlsell AB. The project incorporates Electreon’s cuting-edge wireless charging technology powering a commercial van, for both the loading dock top-up and overnight depot charging use cases.

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Volkswagen trademark filing reveals new ID. Cross, hints at a new electric SUV

Electrek

A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV. more… The post Volkswagen trademark filing reveals new ID. Cross, hints at a new electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Yanmar Builds An Electric Space Excavator

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, Yanmar unveiled a cutting-edge electric excavator concept with advanced “force control” at the Construction DX Challenge 2023. And, [continued] The post Yanmar Builds An Electric Space Excavator appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Review – Beauty Isn't Just Skin Deep

The Truth About Cars

The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited is purely all about nostalgia. Thankfully, the platform upon which it’s built is good enough to indulge the trip down memory lane. In other words, if you’re buying this trim of the Bronco Sport, you’re almost certainly doing so because you like the way it looks and/or you like its nod to the past. I continue to find the Bronco Sport to be engaging to drive on-road – being on the Escape platform no doubt helps with that – while also being one of the bet

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Swedish Agency threatened with fines for withholding Tesla’s license plates

Teslarati

The story of a union effort in Sweden against Tesla has been evolving quickly, with one Swedish court announcing a ruling shortly after the automaker sued two country agencies for withholding license plates from its Gigafactory in Germany. Tesla Sweden sued both the country’s Transport Agency and mail provider PostNord over the weekend, after the Swedish union IF Metall announced plans to withhold the company’s license plates through agreements with the government agencies.

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There Are Still Two Ford Crown Victorias Running Taxi Service in NYC - For Now

The Truth About Cars

It’s the end of an era that many of you probably thought ended years ago: The Ford Crown Victoria’s time as a taxi on the streets of NYC is coming to a close, as the last two cars still eligible for duty are aging out. New York City has a rule that taxis cannot be more than seven years old. The last Crown Vic tolled off the assembly line in late 2011, making the two elusive people haulers well out of compliance.

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I Saw The Tesla Cybertruck Up Close. My Jaw's Still On The Floor

InsideEVs

And not always in a good way. But the quality is better than we've seen before. Will this be a win for Tesla?

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2024 forecast for managing data privacy exposure risks

Innovation News Network

Discover new strategies that will need to be implemented to protect the data privacy of businesses in 2024. The post 2024 forecast for managing data privacy exposure risks appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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