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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

Green Car Reports

Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian's fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released Thursday, noted that 9.4% of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric. Gen X purchased the most new vehicles of.

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NIO & CATL Partnership An Interesting Battery Evolution

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been an enormous amount of innovation in the EV battery sector in the past decade or so. Ten years ago, it might have been hard to believe how much better, more energy dense, cheaper, and more influential batteries have become. However, there’s still work to do. So many. [continued] The post NIO & CATL Partnership An Interesting Battery Evolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nvidia Unveils Blackwell, Its Next GPU

Cars That Think

Today at Nvidia’s developer conference, GTC 2024 , the company revealed its next GPU, the B200. The B200 is capable of delivering four times the training performance, up to 30 times the inference performance, and up to 25 times better energy efficiency, compared to its predecessor, the Hopper H100 GPU. Based on the new Blackwell architecture, the GPU can be combined with the company’s Grace CPUs to form a new generation of DGX SuperPOD computers capable of up to 11.5 billion billion floating poi

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Tesla analyst counters bear narrative with new note looking at the big picture

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has been the subject of several bearish narratives this week in analyst notes. However, Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley countered those notes with a new communication to investors late this week that looks at the big picture. Of the three analyst notes we’ve covered this week, two have described lackluster outlooks for Tesla’s future.

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

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Legacy Automakers Downplay The Value Of EVs While They Play Catch-Up

CleanTechnica EVs

Zero emission electric vehicles (EVs) play a central role in radically cutting carbon dioxide emissions. As the dominance of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles wanes, legacy automakers are negotiating an existential transition. After all, they’ve been entrenched in decades of ICE production, and they need to pivot — quickly. Their.

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SpaceX has sent 6,000 Starlink satellites to orbit with latest Falcon 9 launch

Teslarati

SpaceX added 23 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation following the impressive 3rd test flight of Starship just a few days ago. Launching at 8:21 pm ET from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Falcon 9 placed another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. This launch occurred after 2 previous attempts, which resulted in scrubs as the countdown hit near t – 2 minutes.

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Tesla flexes Model Y achievements with Cybertruck in rolling advertisement

Teslarati

Tesla is using the Cybertruck to help flex the achievements of the Model Y in a towing advertisement campaign. The Cybertruck is pulling a Model Y encased in a glass box with the words “The Best-Selling Car in the World is Made in America” boldly displayed on the side. The strategy is one of the most logical and ideal for a company like Tesla, which has dipped its toe into advertising efforts over the past few years.

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M4E Lithium Secures $7.5M to $10M Funding to Accelerate Brazilian Lithium Exploration

CleanTechnica EVs

M4E Lithium secured a $7.5M to $10M funding from industry leading Lithium Royalty Corp. (“LRC”) and the Electrification and Decarbonization fund managed by Waratah Capital Advisors (founder of LRC) The financing package includes an equity investment, a royalty purchase and an option for a strategic offtake agreement (with a buyback. [continued] The post M4E Lithium Secures $7.5M to $10M Funding to Accelerate Brazilian Lithium Exploration appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China offers limited-time free paint upgrades for Model S and X

Teslarati

Tesla China has joined other markets in offering limited-time incentives on its vehicles, including discounts on paint and more. In multiple posts on Weibo in the last few weeks, Tesla has noted that it’s offering special, limited-time deals on paint colors and insurance subsidies for its Model S, 3, X and Y units, lasting until March 31. In addition to the Model 3 and Model Y deals announced late last month , the automaker on Friday said it would offer an additional option for the Model S

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New Zealand EV Market Seeks New Normal — Dips to 4.1%

CleanTechnica EVs

Is it too early to tell where the New Zealand electric vehicle market will settle in the medium to long term? I hope so, as the figures from February are slightly worse than those of January 2024. We are still waiting for a recovery from changes in government policy. James. [continued] The post New Zealand EV Market Seeks New Normal — Dips to 4.1% 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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Darcia Spring undercuts UK’s lowest cost EV by nearly half. It may even come to Australia

The Driven EV News

The UK will soon have a new benchmark for low-cost electric vehicles. And with the UK being a right-hand drive market, the Darcia Spring could also be coming to Australia. The post Darcia Spring undercuts UK’s lowest cost EV by nearly half. It may even come to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted with carbon fiber dash

Teslarati

An upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance that was spotted in the wild has revealed something quite special. As can be seen in photos of the vehicle, the upcoming Model 3 Performance seems to be equipped with a carbon fiber dash. The new upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance was sighted in San Francisco by Tesla Motors Club (TMC) member Watts_Up , who observed that the vehicle in question was fitted with 19″ tires.

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55 Cleantech Press Releases

CleanTechnica EVs

As you most likely have seen, we recently launched a “Newswire Corner,” where we are publishing several cleantech press releases a day. Press releases may not give you the kind of flavor and color you get from one of our fantabulous writers, but they offer a way to catch more. [continued] The post 55 Cleantech Press Releases appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck towing caravan tops up at drive thru supercharger

The Driven EV News

A Tesla Cybertruck spotted at a drive-thru supercharger as Tesla engineer confirms more trailer friendly sites and UI upgrades on the way. The post Tesla Cybertruck towing caravan tops up at drive thru supercharger 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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Itron & The Mobility House to Address Grid Constraints with 1st-of-its-Kind EV Fleet Electrification Program

CleanTechnica EVs

The Fast & Flexible Interconnect (FIX) Program Enables Reliable Charging of EV Fleets in Constrained Distribution Systems Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, and The Mobility House, a leader in the battery charging and clean energy space, unveiled. [continued] The post Itron & The Mobility House to Address Grid Constraints with 1st-of-its-Kind EV Fleet Electrification Program appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Below $30,000! MG 2 coming in 2025 to shatter electric car price barrier

EV Central

Chinese-owned MG is hatching a cheaper sibling to its current all-electric MG 4 that will share tech but be priced from less than €20,000 ($33,000) when it makes its debut in 2025. According to Auto Express , the new cheap EV could carry the MG 2 nameplate, signalling its positioning beneath both the new hybrid MG 3 (design studies pictured above) and larger all-electric MG 4.

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All Tesla Model Y Trims Will Cost $1,000 More On April 1, 2024

InsideEVs

The company hints at the price increase and adds 5,000 miles of free Supercharging to boost its Q1 sales results.

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Rivian is re-launching R1T powered tonneau covers

Teslarati

Rivian has finally announced plans to re-launch the highly anticipated powered tonneau cover for its R1T electric pickups. In 2022, Rivian stopped producing R1T units with the powered tonneau cover , though the company has talked about bringing it back for much of that time. In October, reports said that the upgraded powered tonneau cover had passed field tests , and now the electric pickup-maker is set to re-launch the feature this year.

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Comment on BYD refreshes its cheapest model Seagull, lowering prices further by Marcos Henz

CN EV Post

BYD is shaking Brazil's market. We have the 38,8kWh Seagull, but I am looking forward for the 30kWh model, which in my ideal world should lose the rotating screen feature and have 14 inch wheels for lower cost. EDIT: A perfect Seagull for me would have a 20-25kWh sodium-ion pack with 50kW charging. Would be awesome.

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Tesla shares video from Baja Cybertruck testing trip

Teslarati

Tesla has shared a video documenting some Cybertruck testing performed in Baja California, Mexico, prior to the electric pickup’s release last year. In October, ahead of Tesla’s November 30 delivery event , the automaker shared photos, videos and a short livestream of the Cybertruck team testing the vehicle in Baja California. On Friday, Tesla shared a 15-minute video on YouTube about the experience, showing interviews with some of the engineering team while there, and on-the-ground

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British oil giant plans to electrify one of Europe’s largest truck-stops

The Driven EV News

BP has acquired one of Europe’s largest truck stops and is planning to electrify the site with over 150 super-fast, fast, and megawatt chargers. The post British oil giant plans to electrify one of Europe’s largest truck-stops appeared first on The Driven.

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Comment on BYD chairman expects China's NEV penetration to exceed 50% within next 3 months by DORAMAS

CN EV Post

BYD's chairman predicted a month ago that China's monthly NEV penetration rate would exceed 50 percent within this year, and now he expects that figure to be seen within the next three months.

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Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Getting the Best Electric Ride on the Open Road The average electric vehicle (EV) battery range has risen dramatically in the past decade. Today, models like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan have an average range of over 350 miles. This means that many modern EVs now rival combustion engines in terms of distance covered in a single tank. Recharge stations are becoming more common, too.

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Comment on Rising Auto says it's moving forward with asset-light strategy, denies recent rumors as 'untrue' by John Hanna

CN EV Post

Assuming that this is reporting of Rising Auto's actual statements, RA is making the sounds that companies make when they're in deep trouble, but want to sound like they aren't. This requires the complete absence of actual information about HOW its going to go about putting its general statements into real life action. Somehow , it's going to: 1. pursue an "asset-light strategy" and "strengthen resource synergies with SAIC" , yet. 2. somehow ".ramp up on the path of independent operation.

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Oil giant to transform one of Europe’s largest truck-stops into massive charging bay

The Driven EV News

BP has acquired one of Europe’s largest truck stops and is planning to electrify the site with over 150 super-fast, fast, and megawatt chargers. The post Oil giant to transform one of Europe’s largest truck-stops into massive charging bay appeared first on The Driven.

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Comment on Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li by CARS CARS CARS

CN EV Post

Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said.

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Uber pays USD 178 mn to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers – ET Auto

Baua Electric

An Uber statement described the complaints of the taxi industry as “legacy issues” and said rideshare regulations did not exist anywhere in the world when the company started more than a decade ago. Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars (USD 178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market.

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Comment on Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li by CARS CARS CARS

CN EV Post

Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said.

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Hyundai Mobis develops new integrated front face module for EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Hyundai Mobis has announced the development of an Integrated Front Face Module that maintains the traditional grille design while reducing air resistance and securing design diversity. The front face refers to the front part of the vehicle, where the lamps, grille, and hood are located. Fierce global competition is accelerating the advent of the electric vehicle (EV) era by improving electric consumption efficiency (ECE).

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Comment on Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li by Standa

CN EV Post

Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said.

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Tata Punch facelift spied being tested with similar design as EV. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Mar 2024, 09:25 AM Tata Motors is gearing up to unveil a facelift for the ICE (internal combustion engine) variant of the Punch, signaling a new chapter in the Punch's evolution. Spy shots of a camouflaged test model have surfaced, hinting at the changes to come. --> Tata Motors is gearing up to unveil a facelift for the ICE (internal combustion engine) variant of the Punch, signaling a new chapter in the Punch’s e … Tata Motors is gearing up to unve

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Comment on Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li by MrFixIt

CN EV Post

@CARS CARS CARS In reply to CARS CARS CARS. Building a foundation of strength for long term success is better than satisfying shareholders that use the stock for gambling.

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China’s Jan-Feb aluminium output climbs amid higher profit margins – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Representative image. China’s primary aluminium output in the first two months of 2024 climbed 5.5% from the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, as better profits underpinned production. The world’s biggest aluminium producer churned out 7.1 million metric tons of primary aluminium in January and February, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

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Comment on Nio needs to sort out its strategic direction to turn profitable in foreseeable future, analysts say by John Klingel

CN EV Post

@Edvin Jacobsson In reply to Edvin Jacobsson. And are these other revenue streams going to carry a car manufacturer until the car sales get to a reasonable level? I have said many times that this peripheral focus is all fine and dandy, but sooner or later cars need to be sold, and lots of them. A phone that integrates smoothly with a car is great, but not of much use if there is no car to integrate with.

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