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Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

Green Car Reports

A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new.

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EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY, but still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (350,000+). Tesla was the. [continued] The post EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Unplugged Tesla Model S and Model 3 win double podium finishes at Gridlife Laguna

Teslarati

A Tesla Model S Plaid and a reengineered Model 3 Performance from EV tuning house Unplugged Performance participated in the Gridlife Laguna Festival at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. The twin Teslas ended the event with a rare double podium finish. The Gridlife Laguna Festival did not have a lot of electric vehicles that participated in the event.

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EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates

CleanTechnica EVs

Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess. [continued] The post EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates 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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Bollinger delivers first B4 electric work trucks to customers

Electrek

It’s got a long way to go, but the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and the first delivery of Bollinger B4 electric trucks to Nacarato Truck Centers is now in the history books!

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Australian EV charging standards released to help home and fleet owners

The Driven EV News

Newly published EV charging Technical Standards are now available free from Standards Australia, and should help home and fleet owners make key decisions. The post Australian EV charging standards released to help home and fleet owners appeared first on The Driven.

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E-quipment highlight: JLG E313 electric telehandler

Electrek

Designed for both all-terrain and off-road use, the all-electric E313 telehandler from JLG is a new, low-noise solution for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential, and municipal projects.

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Tesla just made camping harder with one simple move

Teslarati

Tesla just made camping harder with one simple move in its most recent software update. Tesla decided to disable the use of 12-volt and 16-volt sockets when nobody is occupying the vehicle, making things significantly more difficult if you choose to use the EV maker’s cars when you’re in the great outdoors. The change comes with Software Update 2024.32.

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YOLO: Sydney to Darwin — 5,000 km on an Energica Experia Green Tourer

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica readers will remember Ed Darmanin’s previous electric motorcycle adventures published here and here. He recently shared his latest adventure on an Energica Experia Green Tourer with me: By Ed Darmanin In the early 1980s, I was a young single man in my early twenties who regularly ventured out on. [continued] The post YOLO: Sydney to Darwin — 5,000 km on an Energica Experia Green Tourer appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla brings back referral program in bid to boost sales in final quarter of 2024

The Driven EV News

Tesla launches its latest referral program to help boost its sales as EV competition ramps up in Q4 2024. The post Tesla brings back referral program in bid to boost sales in final quarter of 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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The Future Of EV Charging Is Way Nicer Than Any Gas Station

InsideEVs

Rove's station has 40 fast charging stalls, a high-end mini mart, public seating, on-site security and clean bathrooms.

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QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?

Electrek

It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right?

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This Electric Minivan From China Is Less Than $10,000

InsideEVs

That’s how much a small EV costs in China, so getting something this roomy for similar money sounds like a really good deal.

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EV votes for China EV tariffs despite protects from Germany and others

The Driven EV News

EU votes for additional tariffs on Chinese EV despite opposition from Germany fearful of the impact on their car makers in the China market. The post EV votes for China EV tariffs despite protects from Germany and others appeared first on The Driven.

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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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California May Require Bidirectional Charging EVs. That Could Save Lives

InsideEVs

A new California law could require the battery power in EVs to feed other devices, homes and even the grid could be a game-changer.

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Tesla boosts range of best-seller Model Y to 600 kms in new sales push

The Driven EV News

Tesla significantly bumps the range of its entry-level and best-selling Model Y variant to help boost sales. The post Tesla boosts range of best-seller Model Y to 600 kms in new sales push appeared first on The Driven.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2024

Electrek

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

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Who needs a Ferrari, Lambo or Porsche! Radical $6 million McLaren W1 uses electric motor to produce more power than an F1 car

EV Central

Shift aside Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche because McLaren has stepped up the supercar game with the W1. And the McLaren W1 means a Formula One car is no longer the most powerful machine in the British brand’s stables. Yep, the sleek carbon-fibre two-seater utilises an electric motor teamed with petrol propulsion to create the radical McLaren W1 that has more power than an F1 car.

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Leapmotor C10 Mid-Size Electric SUV: Better Than A Tesla Model Y?

InsideEVs

It comes in pure electric or range-extended for and it's arriving in Europe as a Model Y competitor.

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BYD SEAL U Awarded 5 Green Stars in Green NCAP Test

Electric Cars Report

Green NCAP has tested the BYD SEAL U DM-i (PHEV), marking the third vehicle from the Chinese automaker to undergo the organization’s rigorous assessments. The SEAL U, a D-segment SUV, offers a comfortable driving experience with an impressive WLTP-approved range of 500 kilometers, made possible by an 86 kWh battery and an official consumption rate […] The post BYD SEAL U Awarded 5 Green Stars in Green NCAP Test appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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McLaren W1 is an insane hybrid supercar with F1 DNA, unleashes 1,257 bhp power

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 07 Oct 2024, 09:11 AM McLaren W1 promises a new dimension in performance for both the British carmaker and supercar segment with 1,275 bhp peak power, 1,343 Nm maximum torque and 350 kmph top speed. --> McLaren W1 promises a new dimension in performance for both the British carmaker and supercar segment with 1,275 bhp peak power, 1,343 Nm maximum torq … McLaren W1 promises a new dimension in performance for both the British carmaker and supercar segment with

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ADL to deliver another 32 Enviro100EV electric buses to Go-Ahead London

Electric Cars Report

Electric bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) announced that Go-Ahead Group subsidiary Go-Ahead London has ordered 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses in the second deal with an operator in the capital for the manufacturer’s next-generation electric buses. The buses will be used on Transport for London (TfL) services that navigate narrow streets and housing estates, where […] The post ADL to deliver another 32 Enviro100EV electric buses to Go-Ahead London appeared first on Electric Cars

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Renault Duster-based Bigster teased ahead of Paris Motor Show debut

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 07 Oct 2024, 10:31 AM Renault Duster-based Bigster is a three-row SUV that is expected to launch in India. Renault Duster-based Bigster is a three-row SUV that is expected to launch in India. Renault Duster is gearing up for a comeback in India. What’s more interesting is that a three-row seven-seater variant of the SUV is also in the pipeline.

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Fancy another Chinese takeaway? Will the Deepal S07 be good enough to put a dent in Tesla Model Y’s Aussie  sales

EV Central

Chinese EV-maker Deepal has announced it will begin selling its all-new 2025 Deepal S07 in Australia later this year following a wide-reaching deal with distribution giant Inchcape. Sales of the mid-size Tesla Model Y rival would kick off before the end of the year. For those not familiar with the Deepal nameplate, it’s actually a sub-brand of Changan – China’s fifth largest car-maker.

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Nissan Magnite vs Maruti Suzuki Swift: SUV or hatchback. What will you choose

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 07 Oct 2024, 10:54 AM While the 2024 Nissan Magnite continues to rival the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and others, it also competes with another popular vehicle which was recently updated- the Maruti Suzuki Swift. --> While the 2024 Nissan Magnite continues to rival the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and others, it also competes with anot … While the 2024 Nissan Magnite continues to rival the likes of

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Tesla Supercharger access eases minds of Chevy Bolt drivers ‘for the first time’

Teslarati

With General Motors electric vehicles gaining Tesla Supercharger access for the first time, drivers of EVs across the manufacturers’ many brands are feeling the benefits of a widely available charging infrastructure. Owners of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV are talking about feeling a lack of worry about range “for the first time” since owning their car, some of them said in their early experiences with Tesla Supercharger access.

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QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?

Baua Electric

It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right? The post in question went live on the Volvo Cars Heritage Facebook feed last week, and it was simple enough. You can check it out for yourself, below.

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Bollinger delivers first B4 electric work trucks to customers

Baua Electric

It’s got a long way to go, but the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and the first delivery of Bollinger B4 electric trucks to Nacarato Truck Centers is now in the history books! With the delivery of the first five 2025 Bollinger B4 Chassis Cabs to Nacarato Truck Centers earlier this week, Bollinger Motors is officially generating revenue as an OEM.

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E-quipment highlight: JLG E313 electric telehandler

Baua Electric

Designed for both all-terrain and off-road use, the all-electric E313 telehandler from JLG is a new, low-noise solution for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential, and municipal projects. With a 3,500-pound maximum lift capacity and 13-foot maximum lift height with a five foot forward reach, the new JLG E313 is a first-of-its-kind all electric telehandler designed to silently load and unload trucks and flatbeds, moving materials around, or accessing work at-height in sin

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Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

Baua Electric

A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new study. First spotted by Green Car Congress , the study was conducted by Irish research organization Lero and the University of Limerick.

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Rolls Royce Cullinan Series 2 launched in India: Key facts to know

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Oct 2024, 13:32 PM The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series 2 gets a refreshed exterior styling. The SUV now features redesigned headlights with LED daytime running lights that flow downwards, paired with an illuminated pantheon grille and a redesigned front bumper featuring streamlined air intakes. --> The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series 2 gets a refreshed exterior styling.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2024

Baua Electric

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

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