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Rivian’s EV charging gateway to Yosemite used to be a gas station

Green Car Reports

Rivian is turning an old gas station into a charging hub Yosemite Outpost will also serve as a charging education point Station will have solar and be net zero, Rivian says Rivian has set up a so-called Yosemite Outpost for EV charging that will serve not only as a logistical stop for adventurers headed into or out of the national park but also as.

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Smartphone-maker Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra, a 1548hp, 4-door electric hypercar

Electrek

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker that has recently taken a dip into electric cars with the SU7 has now unveiled a hyper-sports version of its 4-door EV in the SU7 Ultra, which it aims to be the fastest 4-door car in the world, gas or electric.

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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside

Green Car Reports

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a battery-cell abnormality A free software update will be issued to fix the issue, but owners are asked to stop charging and park outside until the update Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler.

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Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California

CleanTechnica EVs

But the Tesla Model Y is still the #1 best seller in the California auto market — by far. And that could be concerning. I don’t think it’s at all controversial to say that Tesla’s success was built from the hands of Californians. Tesla never would have reached the scale. [continued] The post Tesla Sales Drop 17% in California 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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Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?

Green Car Reports

In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as wheel-hub motors, hasn't yet been confirmed as production-bound for any other U.S. passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. That could change in the future. Based on some pictures recently.

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BYD Launches In Senegal, Starting With The ATTO 3

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD is one of the major EV firms that is now making its battery electric vehicles available in more places around the world. These days, it seems like we hear that BYD has introduced some of its models to a new country every week or something. Notably, BYD is one. [continued] The post BYD Launches In Senegal, Starting With The ATTO 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD launches new Yuan Up electric SUV model with more range for under $14,000

Electrek

In the latest addition to BYD’s seemingly ever-expanding EV lineup, the new Yuan Up model gets up to nearly 250 miles (401 km) CLTC range. Although the new model costs slightly more than the entry-level trim, starting prices are still under $14,000.

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Running A Cybertruck On Mostly Solar Power — Interview

CleanTechnica EVs

The last time I interviewed Anthony Sicari, it was about when he tested his home solar power and Tesla batteries to generate and utilize his own electricity for a little over a month instead of using grid electricity. (Elon Musk re-tweeted that interview.) Then, the world was quite different. It. [continued] The post Running A Cybertruck On Mostly Solar Power — Interview appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit

Electrek

Tesla is giving free hardware upgrades for people who order the Full Self-Driving package on Model 3 Performance and Model X to qualify the vehicle for the federal tax credit tax credit.

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Neuralink is building a $14.7M site in Austin, TX

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s Neuralink company is building a $14.7 million site in Austin, Texas. According to MYSA , Neuralink plans to build new offices in Central Texas. A recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) revealed that Neuralink’s new offices will be at 2200 Caldwell Lane, Del Valle, TX 78617. The filings also hint that Neuralink is working on a multi-building campus within a property that stretches 37 acres.

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

Brief

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Solar + wind now make up more than 20% of US electrical generating capacity

Electrek

Solar and wind now make up more than 20% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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Have An Airbnb & Need An EV Charger? ChargePoint’s Got You Covered.

CleanTechnica EVs

With summer wrapping up (and so quickly), it may be a bit late for a story on improving Airbnb properties. On the other hand, those properties don’t disappear when the summer ends, and they are in constant need of improvement. Also, with more and more people driving electric cars every. [continued] The post Have An Airbnb & Need An EV Charger?

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Rivian opens its first EV Charging Outpost for more than a recharge

Electrek

With more electric cars on the road, more chargers are needed. Rivian’s latest solution goes beyond just charging. As a first-of-its-kind, Rivian opened its new Charging Outpost for drivers to recharge and refresh before getting back on their adventure.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance and Model X AWD get unique incentive to qualify for IRA credit

Teslarati

Tesla has rolled out a unique incentive for the reengineered Model 3 Performance and the Model X All Wheel Drive (AWD). With the incentive in place, customers would be able to acquire the two vehicles with the federal tax credit even if they add options like premium paint for the Model 3 Performance or seating configurations for the Model X AWD. The program was initially shared on social media by longtime industry watcher and Tesla podcast Ride the Lightning host Ryan McCaffrey , who shared a s

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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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Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results

Electrek

In what can only be described as one of the most challenging years we’ve seen, teams competing in the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) found themselves navigating spotty weather, an unfamiliar track, and for some, critical mechanical issues at the eleventh hour. The final day of the FSGP track even concluded on Thursday, July 18. Following the awards ceremony that evening, event officials announced which teams would advance to Saturday’s 1,550+ mile Electrek American Solar Challenge (

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Tesla primed to conquer stronger demand with Giga Shanghai output levels: Barclays

Teslarati

Tesla is primed to conquer what Barclays believes is an indication of stronger demand for vehicles coming from its Giga Shanghai production plant in China after it was revealed earlier this week the facility was running at full capacity. After several reports of production volume cuts earlier this year, it seems Tesla is pushing Giga Shanghai to max capacity in order to handle what is assumed to be increased demand in China and other markets that the plant exports to.

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Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve Tesla NACS adaptors for free

Electrek

Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve a free Tesla NACS adaptor. The deadline is being pushed back another two months as Ford EV drivers wait to access Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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Lucid CEO takes digs at Tesla and Rivian as EV rivalry heats up

Teslarati

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson rarely misses an opportunity to throw shade at electric vehicle rivals. That was no different recently, as the frontman recently said in an interview that it is able to offer cheaper cars than Tesla with the same battery pack, and that Rivian’s new SUVs won’t compare to the Gravity. Rawlinson spoke to CarBuzz at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where he discussed Lucid’s industry-leading range ratings and how it has been able to offer great vehicles at

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Check out Hyundai’s new $23K Casper EV spotted out in the wild [Video]

Electrek

As automakers race to launch affordable electric cars, Hyundai is ahead of the pack. Hyundai’s new Casper EV, starting at under $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea, was spotted driving out in public. With incentives, Hyundai says its new Casper EV can be bought for as little as $14,500 (20 million won). Check out Hyundai’s new low-cost EV in the video below.

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Which States are the Worst for Drunk Driving?

Green Fleet Magazine

Every day, nearly 40 people die due to drunk driving in America, accounting for 32% of all traffic fatalities. See which states had the highest rate of drunk driving-involved fatalities, and which had the lowest.

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Video Friday: Robot Crash-Perches, Hugs Tree

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA@40 : 23–26 September 2024, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS IROS 2024 : 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024 : 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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Ford Decides To Build Super Duty Pickups, May Be Experimenting With In-Wheel Motors For F-150 Lightning

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford says it is trimming its electric vehicle plans because customer interest in EVs is waning, but could something else be going on? The post Ford Decides To Build Super Duty Pickups, May Be Experimenting With In-Wheel Motors For F-150 Lightning appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Pro Rolls Out Complimentary EV Chargers to California Businesses

Electric Cars Report

Ford Pro, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, is introducing the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to California, one of America’s larger commercial fleet markets. Charging operations for electric vehicle fleets can be complex. The Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle aims to help California businesses with electric vehicles in their fleet while improving operations and reducing […] The post Ford Pro Rolls Out Complimentary EV Chargers to California Businesses appeared first on Electric Cars

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Abandoned History: Cadillac's Northstar V8, Head Bolts and Gaskets Aplenty (Part V)

The Truth About Cars

After a delayed and limited roll-out of the new Northstar engine (in two power configurations) for the 1993 and 1994 model year, Cadillac enjoyed a wave of positive press. With an entirely new product portfolio in place by 1994, the Northstar-filled (except Fleetwood Brougham) Cadillac lineup was ready to roll through the remainder of the Nineties. Cadillac immediately set about tweaking their V8 for 1995, and it was around that time some issues began to poke holes in the Northstar’s trophy coll

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New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground

Electrek

Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced this week that Sunrise Wind , New York’s largest offshore wind farm, has kicked off construction.

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The New Volvo EX90 May Launch Missing key Features

The Truth About Cars

Volvo is having trouble getting new EVs off the production line and onto dealers’ lots. The automaker recently delayed the launch of the small, affordable EX30 due to “changes in the global automotive landscape,” but it now appears that the flagship EX90 will experience similar issues. The good news is that the problems likely won’t result in the delay of the EX90, but it does mean that the SUV will arrive, missing some of its marquee features.

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Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.

InsideEVs

The future of Volvo’s most affordable car in the United States is getting harder and harder to decode.

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Audi Abandoning Fake Exhaust Pipes

The Truth About Cars

Many of the latest automotive trends seem designed to hurt the feelings of enthusiasts and appease various government ordinances. A prime example of this is companies quieting down exhaust noises and piping simulated sounds into the cabin. This has gradually evolved into automakers hiding the exhaust ports altogether, sometimes replacing them with plastic veneers that do nothing while looking the part.

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Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices

Electrek

Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by $2,000 across the board. Interesting move has sales are collapsing.

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Suspect Arrested In Rolls-Royce's Former Design Chief's Murder

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this week, we reported on the murder of Rolls-Royce’s former design chief at his home in Germany. At that time, police had not announced a suspect or leads, but it now appears that officials have arrested the person they believe to be involved in the stabbing. French police announced the arrest of the suspect in the murder of 74-year-old Ian Cameron, the luxury automaker’s legendary former chief designer.

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Tesla Cybertruck owner’s small business forced to halt over vandalism incident

Teslarati

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who was operating a small business from his all-electric pickup truck is forced to shut down his operations for the rest of the summer due to a vandalism incident. Despite the vandal being caught, the Tesla owner noted that he would not be pursuing charges. Daniel Herres, a Tesla owner who runs Cyber Cream Dayton , a small ice cream business from the back of his Cybertruck, announced the vandalism incident in his business’ Facebook page.

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China's 'Apple Car' May Now Be The Fastest Four-Door Car Ever

InsideEVs

Xiaomi, the mobile phone company turned EV maker, says this will go from 0-120 mph in 5.9 seconds. And it's going to the 'Ring next.

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SpaceX seeks permission to relaunch Falcon 9 during FAA investigation

Teslarati

SpaceX is seeking permission to relaunch its Falcon 9 rocket during the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation into a mishap that occurred last week. The FAA is currently looking into a mishap that occurred during the Starlink 9-3 mission earlier this month. On July 11, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket with 20 Starlink internet satellites attached, but a liquid oxygen leak caused an anomaly , preventing the second stage from circulating its orbit prior to the release of the high-

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Volvo’s new EX90 may lack Apple CarPlay and other major features at first

Electrek

With the first deliveries of Volvo’s three-row electric SUV right around the corner, the company is warning that its new EX90 may lack key features like Apple CarPlay—at least for now.

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