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New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever

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A new EV battery deploys 3-D nanostructures that resemble plastic badminton birdies but deliver on cost, performance, and safety. The post New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia

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Electric vehicle manufacturers from China are queuing up to launch models in Australia in the next 18 months, fuelled by rising interest and changes to regulations. The post Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Elegant or Apocalyptic EVs, Fastned’s Revenue Up to €37.8 M, & More Renewable Energy for GM

CleanTechnica EVs

GM is heavily investing in solar power agreements for three assembly facilities, including the Newport Solar project site that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 30,000 households annually. In addition, this week’s EV lineup appears to bring back Road Warrior, with an upgrade, and the Batmobile, with even. [continued] The post Elegant or Apocalyptic EVs, Fastned’s Revenue Up to €37.8 M, & More Renewable Energy for GM appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla has updated its mobile app to v4.36.0

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Tesla has deployed a new version of its mobile app, with the update including a release notes button and new hints about Actual Smart Summon’s upcoming deployment. Not a Tesla App spotted Tesla mobile app update v4.36.0 on Saturday, notably including a new release notes button that appears when installing a software update. The button lets users go directly to the update’s release notes, along with noting the UI version and the number for the software update.

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

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Acura confirms NSX-like EV sportscar for production in ’27-28

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Acura will make an “NSX-type” electric sportscar, expecting to bring it to market in 2027 or 2028, says Acura Global Executive VP Shinji Aoyama.

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Louisiana Utility Regulators Pass Rule to Keep Electric Vehicle Charging Competitive

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State regulators have established a policy they believe will spur more private investment in electric vehicle charging stations in Louisiana — limiting competition from utility companies. The Louisiana Public Service Commission adopted a rule Wednesday meant to encourage private investment in the electric vehicle charging market by prohibiting the state’s.

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Tesla has built 400 Supercharger stalls in Hong Kong

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Tesla has built its 400th Supercharger stall in Hong Kong, as highlighted by the company this week and celebrated with a special wrap. On Friday, Tesla’s Charging account on X announced building Hong Kong’s 400th Supercharging stall, along with a picture of the charging post that shows a special wrap. The wrap shows text highlighting that it’s the “400th Supercharger in Hong Kong,” along with a special design that highlights the city’s unique skyline.

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A Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Has Arrived. But It's Not What You Think

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Tesla has been promising more affordable models for a while. But this de-contented Model 3 from Mexico may not be what you had in mind.

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Tesla Cybertruck appears to get first license plate in China

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A Tesla Cybertruck in China has seemingly been registered, marking the first time one of the electric vehicles (EVs) has been spotted with a license plate in the country. On Friday, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a license plate in the Tianjin municipality in China, coming amidst significant speculation as to whether the EV would be able to be registered in the country.

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20 Years Of Policy Initiatives By China Have Created A Manufacturing & Technology Colossus

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China has become a technology and manufacturing powerhouse because of decades of policy support. Can other nations still compete? The post 20 Years Of Policy Initiatives By China Have Created A Manufacturing & Technology Colossus 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 Cybertruck spotted with lightbar and new wheel covers

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A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with the highly-anticipated lightbar add-on, along with the new, recently debuted aero wheel covers. On Friday, a Tesla Cybertruck was seen at a Supercharger sporting the lightbar and new aero wheel covers, as shared on X by user Greggertruck and originally spotted by Francisco Garcia. The sighting comes after statements last month from the Cybertruck Vehicle Program Manager Siddhant Awasthi, who suggested that Foundation Series and Cyberbeast owners would soo

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GWM Ora sees another price cut as electric car price wars continue

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GWM Ora hatchback sees up to $2,000 off its already low price, making it the cheapest extended range car on offer. The post GWM Ora sees another price cut as electric car price wars continue appeared first on The Driven.

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Natron Energy Plans $1.4 Billion Sodium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in North Carolina

Electric Cars Report

Sodium-ion battery developer Natron Energy announced plans to build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States. The facility will be located in Edgecombe County, NC, and is expected to produce 24GW of Natron’s revolutionary sodium-ion batteries annually at full capacity. Natron’s sodium-ion batteries offer higher power density, more cycles, a domestic U.S. supply chain, […] The post Natron Energy Plans $1.4 Billion Sodium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in North Carolina appeare

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GWM Ora now up to $2000 cheaper as entry EV attempts to steal sales from the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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GWM Australia has slashed $2000 off the 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range to help turnaround slow sales for the brand’s entry EV – and among the cheapest electric cars on the market. It brings the Ora Extended Range to within $1000 of the price-leading standard model, which sells from just $35,990 drive-away. So far this year in the first seven months GWM has sold just 675 Ora EVs, some way off compared to the strong-selling 1913 BYD Dolphin and the impressive 3078 deliveries of the popula

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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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Polestar 3 production in the U.S. starts in South Carolina as planned

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Polestar announced that the production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, has started in South Carolina, USA. This makes the model the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the US and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. The company is also taking additional steps to diversify its wider manufacturing.

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Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one

Baua Electric

Tesla Cybertruck might enter the war in Russia and Ukraine on the Russian side, as the leader of the Chechen region got one and put a machine gun on it. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechen region, has one of the worst modern human records as the defacto dictator of Chechnya for the past two decades. He has been directly implicated in countless torture and murders.

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Tesla Cybertruck owner with Core Wheels and covers reports crazy range

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One Tesla Cybertruck owner who took delivery this week reported crazy driving efficiency, after notably receiving the electric vehicle (EV) with the new Core Wheels and aero wheel covers. In a post on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum on Friday, user MadMaxTX shared photos of the newly delivered Cybertruck, adding that the drive home resulted in 304 wH/mile, equating to about 370 miles of range total.

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Acura confirms NSX-like EV sportscar for production in ’27-28

Baua Electric

Acura will make an “NSX-type” electric sportscar, expecting to bring it to market in 2027 or 2028, says Acura Global Executive VP Shinji Aoyama. The Honda NSX sportscar, which was sold in the US as the Acura NSX, made a splash in the 90s and was popular for its styling, handling, and its use of some new technologies like an aluminum monocoque. Its name stood for “New Sportscar eXperimental,” showing Honda’s intent to dive into future technologies with the model.

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