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2025 Blazer EV pricing, Tesla Supercharger lead, Ariya recall: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla’s Supercharger network is losing its lead versus other public networks, a study suggests. Some Nissan Ariya models are recalled for an old-fashioned oil leak. And the Chevy Blazer EV gets a lower base price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has lowered the base price of existing Blazer EV LT and RS models for 2025.

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Unsold Tesla Cars Piling Up In America, Australia, & Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

Reports from around the world are saying Tesla has a glut of unsold cars piling up with no firm plans for how to deal with the situation. The post Unsold Tesla Cars Piling Up In America, Australia, & Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV charging

Green Car Reports

Other EV charging networks are catching up to the Tesla Supercharger network in customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power study. The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in this areas, but other networks are improving, the study found. It still has the highest level of customer satisfaction among fast-charging.

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Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

The Driven EV News

Tesla's reliable supercharging network continues to grow in Australia despite recent round of layoffs. The post Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leak

Green Car Reports

Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, "causing abnormal wear and debris," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety.

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Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?

Electrek

The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. But why?

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The world’s only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming

Electrek

Bill Gates’ TerraPower broke ground yesterday on its Natrium nuclear reactor plant, making it the first advanced reactor project ever to start construction.

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MAN eTruck Continues to Gain Momentum

CleanTechnica EVs

Just seven months after the start of sales: Almost 2,000 order inquiries and orders for the new eTruck Almost all vehicles in the ‘Exclusive Early Fleet’ sold Largest individual order to date: 100 eTrucks to Jacky Perrenot in France Sales to municipal customers are also increasing MAN Executive Board Member. [continued] The post MAN eTruck Continues to Gain Momentum appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla restarts hiring beyond AI and robotics in a big way

Electrek

Tesla has fully restarted its hiring effort beyond AI and robotics in a big way after a hiring freeze amid several waves of layoffs throughout the entire organization.

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

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Tesla brings back cool feature exclusive to Model X

Teslarati

Tesla has brought back a cool feature exclusive to the Model X as its self-presenting doors are now available once again. Tesla is bringing back the feature with Software Update 2024.20.1. In 2023, Tesla removed ultrasonic sensors from the Model X in an effort to bolster its vision-only approach to self-driving. However, the removal of these USS components eliminated some features, including the Model X’s self-presenting doors.

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Europe Far Behind North America in Securing EV Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

With uncertainty over its 2035 zero-emission car target and a weak industrial policy, Europe is proving less attractive to electric vehicle manufacturers. North America has moved far ahead of Europe in attracting investments in electric vehicle, battery production and charging from carmakers, a new report finds. Weak EU electrification targets in the.

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Norway introduces Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for a sustainable future

Innovation News Network

A new hydrogen plant, situated within the Herøya Industrial Park, represents a significant advancement in sustainable industrial practices. The post Norway introduces Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for a sustainable future appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Germany is No 1 in Europe for EV production, No 2 in the world

Electrek

Germany’s automakers manufactured around 1.27 million BEVs and PHEVs in 2023, putting it at No. 2 behind China, but 2024 will be bumpy.

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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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Volvo on Demand to Accelerate Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services Launch Volvo on Demand to Accelerate Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have joined forces to form Volvo on Demand, a collaborative initiative to change and lead the industry in the Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model. Using.

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Cybertruck sales in May boosted Tesla’s 2024 ATPs by more than 10%

Electrek

Tesla prices, which bottomed out in late 2023, are estimated to have increased by 3.1% month-over-month to $57,369 in May, reports Kelley Blue Book.

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Tesla shareholders in Nordic region gain ability to vote apart from brokerages

Teslarati

Tesla shareholders in the Nordic region have gained the ability to vote separately from their brokerages, an uncommon practice that results in a big win for the automaker as its Annual Shareholder Meeting approaches. Several firms are allowing clients to vote at Tesla’s Shareholder Meeting this week as investors called their respective brokerages and requested the ability to vote.

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Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car

Electrek

A new low-cost Hyundai EV will be revealed later this month. Hyundai is teasing the first images of its new INSTER EV ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show. The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US?

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Microchip Makes it Easier to Design an On-Board Charger Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

Designers can speed time to market for their on-board charger application with key technologies from one supplier, including the control, gate drive and power stage CHANDLER, Arizona — The market for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) continues to grow as the push towards decarbonization requires. [continued] The post Microchip Makes it Easier to Design an On-Board Charger Solution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FLO’s new Ultra DC fast chargers can charge EVs to 80% in 15 minutes

Electrek

The first FLO Ultra DC fast chargers are rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan, factory – and they’re pretty powerful.

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Elon Musk to appear at Cannes Lions Seminar as guest speaker

Teslarati

Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink CEO Elon Musk is set to be a guest speaker at the Cannes Lions Seminar on June 18. The Cannes Lions seminar confirmed that Musk, who also is the Chief Technology Officer of X, formerly known as Twitter, will speak at the event later this month. Musk will participate in a session called “Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation.” He will be joined by the CEO of WPP, Mark Read, and will discuss the “transformative power of technological innovation.&#

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FLIT first ride: This is the folding electric bike Brompton should have built

Electrek

At the Micromobility Europe conference in Amsterdam last week, I got my first look at (and first ride on) the new folding electric bike known as FLIT. As it turns out, there’s a new ultra-compact British folding e-bike in town.

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Tesla will have to work through Autopilot false claims case in California

Teslarati

Tesla is going to have to work through a case in California that claims the company overstated some of the capabilities of Autopilot, according to a Judge. Judge Juliet Cox of the California Office of Administrative Hearings said the state’s DMV has accusations against Tesla that would support an enforcement action if they are found to be true.

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XPeng surprises public with the official name of its first EV under new MONA brand before launch

Electrek

Nine days before XPeng Motors is expected to launch its new AI-centric BEV brand MONA publicly, it has given the social media world a little appetizer by sharing the official name and first full image of its first model.

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The Increase In EV Charging Stations Comes With Obstacles & Solutions

CleanTechnica EVs

Charging obstacles have frequently been cited as a major reason why US drivers decline to switch to EVs. Yet there is now one EV station optimized for rapid turnaround times between trips or deliveries for every 15 existing US gas stations. These EV charging stations are designed to minimize downtime. [continued] The post The Increase In EV Charging Stations Comes With Obstacles & Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia is recalling certain EV9 electric SUVs after a hot start in the US

Electrek

After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV made an impressive debut in the US market this year, a new recall is being issued for certain models. The recall, over inadequate headliner protection, affects 2,401 Kia EV9 models. Here’s what you should know.

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Affordable Sub-Compact EV — Hyundai Teases 1st Images of INSTER

CleanTechnica EVs

Hyundai confirms the name of new A-segment sub-compact EV: INSTER Initial images reveal glimpse of new model’s signature LED daytime running lights, as well as Hyundai’s EV design identity with pixel styling elements Hyundai outlines INSTER’s targeted maximum range of 355 km (WLTP) INSTER will make official debut at Busan. [continued] The post Affordable Sub-Compact EV — Hyundai Teases 1st Images of INSTER appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities

Electrek

Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities.

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Elon Musk reconsiders phone project after Apple Intelligence OpenAI integration

Teslarati

When Elon Musk attended the New York Times DealBook Summit last November, he casually mentioned that if there is an essential need to make a phone, then he would be developing a phone. Considering Musk’s recent posts on X following Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, it would appear that the CEO is now pondering the idea of a smartphone project more seriously.

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Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal

Electrek

The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement. Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan.

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Eleport & Carrefour Sign Agreement For 70 EV Charging Station Locations in Poland

CleanTechnica EVs

Eleport, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure services, and Carrefour, the largest omnichannel network in Poland, announce the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement on the Polish market. The agreement covers the launch of 170 charging points at over 70 commercial facilities owned by Carrefour, located in 65. [continued] The post Eleport & Carrefour Sign Agreement For 70 EV Charging Station Locations in Poland appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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‘Stand up Tesla’: UAW uses layoffs to make unionization progress at Tesla

Electrek

The United Auto Worker (UAW), a powerful auto worker union in the US, is using Tesla’s recent layoffs to make unionization progress at the automaker.

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Research Details Method to Get Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Lithium

CleanTechnica EVs

UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Asst. Prof. Chong Liu discovered the ideal particles for efficiently isolating lithium from seawater, ground water, or other dilute sources of the mineral As the electric vehicle market booms, the demand for lithium — the mineral required for lithium-ion batteries — has also soared. [continued] The post Research Details Method to Get Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Lithium appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon’s hole, Tesla jobs, GM excuses, and QMerit home solutions | Quick Charge

Electrek

Elon Musk’s Boring Company shows off its new hole at Giga Texas, Tesla is hiring again, Germany is number 2, GM won’t be number 1, and QMerit has a holistic solution to electrify your home. All this and more on today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge!

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