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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra battery

Green Car Reports

In an event Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented a production version of the Tesla Cybertruck. It looks much like the stainless-steel genre-bender Tesla premiered in 2021, but the electric truck doesn’t come any where close to the $39,900 starting price or range of up to 500 miles that had been suggested at that time. Musk said very.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000

Electrek

Tesla launched Cybertruck with up to 470 miles (756 km) of range and starting at $61,000 for the base version. But we are getting more questions than answers despite deliveries starting. more… The post Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in them

Green Car Reports

Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday unveiled a new EV motor design that splits the difference between conventional motors and in-wheel motors. Dubbed the Universal Wheel Drive System—or Uni Wheel for short—this design moves motors closer to the wheels but not into them. That's made possible by a planetary gear set with a central sun gear.

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Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck has officially launched and the range is a bit disappointing as the automaker introduces a new “range extender”, which is a separate battery pack that sits in the bed of the pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised appeared first on Electrek.

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

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US-made 2025 Volvo EX90 priced under $80,000 tax-credit cap

Green Car Reports

Volvo has announced pricing and opened pre-orders for the 2025 EX90 electric SUV. U.S. versions of the EX90 will start at $77,990 in its seven-passenger layout, while the six-passenger layout with captain’s chairs will start at $78,490 (all prices include the $1,295 destination fee). That means at least some of the lineup is likely to be EV.

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Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email — Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill?

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve still got one reservation for a Cybertruck. Tesla never really emails about it. In fact, aside from a confirmation. [continued] The post Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email — Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and with them comes a feature that we’ve been waiting for for a while: bidirectional charging. more… The post Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far appeared first on Electrek.

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Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-prone

Green Car Reports

The reliability of electric cars and plug-in hybrids is improving, but they still remain more trouble-prone than cars without plugs, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. On average, EVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, the survey found. Electric cars, electric SUVs, and electric pickups are all among the.

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BYD slashes prices in year-end promotion as EV race with Tesla intensifies

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is slashing EV prices as the race with Tesla for the global title heats up into the end of the year. more… The post BYD slashes prices in year-end promotion as EV race with Tesla intensifies appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley gives nod of respect to Musk and Tesla for Cybertruck launch

Teslarati

The automotive market is very competitive, and it is no stranger to criticism and clapbacks between rival automakers. It is then quite pleasant to see two rivals giving each other respect when one achieves something great. This was the case between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley. The Tesla Cybertruck’s first delivery event was quite polarizing.

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

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Small, cheap EVs expected to boost market share by 40% next year in Europe

Electrek

Despite predictions of a major slump in automatic sales around the globe, the European auto industry predicts that this will spark a huge uptick in EV sales in the EU – and that’s thanks to a flood of new, cheap models hitting the market. more… The post Small, cheap EVs expected to boost market share by 40% next year in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck: price, range, trims, and specs revealed

Teslarati

Tesla has finally revealed the pricing, range, trims, and other specifications of the Cybertruck at its delivery event at Gigafactory Texas today, as it handed over the first units to customers on Thursday afternoon. After four years, Tesla finally made the first deliveries of the Cybertruck in what will be remembered as a historic day for the automaker.

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Daimler Truck North America just deployed its electric semis in-house

Electrek

Daimler Truck North America is putting its money where its mouth is by using its own electric semi trucks to transport auto parts. more… The post Daimler Truck North America just deployed its electric semis in-house appeared first on Electrek.

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Behold The Hyundai Uni Wheel. Transportation May Never Be The Same

CleanTechnica EVs

Since the early days of the automobile, there have been some inventions that fundamentally changed the driving experience. The self. [continued] The post Behold The Hyundai Uni Wheel. Transportation May Never Be The Same appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck

Electrek

As Tesla prepares to bring the Cybertruck to roads in the US, it seems like Tesla’s charging network is not ready for the pickup truck. more… The post Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Powershare provides up to 30kWh/day

Teslarati

Tesla’s Cybertruck has finally hit the streets, and it isn’t playing any games. The Texas-based automaker teased for a long time that the Cybertruck would be equipped with advanced technology, and it did just that with Powershare. The Tesla Cybertruck’s Powershare bidirectional charging provides up to 30kWh per day. The Cybertruck’s Powershare feature may offer less or more power, depending on actual energy usage.

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Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party

Electrek

Tesla is holding a Cybertruck delivery event today, and it will unveil the specs and pricing of the production version of the electric pickup truck. Here, you will find all the important news coming out of the event, and you can join the Electrek team’s watch party. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sheds light on Cybertruck ‘range extender’

Teslarati

Tesla has shed some light on the Cybertruck “range extender” that was spotted on the company’s website specifications that will enable the top two trims of the all-electric pickup to gain roughly 30 percent more range. Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck on Thursday, stating that the Tri-Motor “Cyberbeast” will be capable of 320 miles of range, while the Dual Motor configuration will have a 340-mile range.

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A wave of layoffs hits EV battery companies

Electrek

It’s been a tough few weeks for workers at next-gen and traditional EV battery companies, with hundreds of employees in the US and Europe losing their jobs. Call it new industry growing pains: Companies are struggling to bridge the gap between early-stage products and the high-volume production that will be needed down the line, reports The Information.

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Tesla Cybertruck range extender price estimated at $16k

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is here, and some avid electric vehicle fans are quite underwhelmed. Among the most notable criticism ofr the Cybertruck is its price, which was a lot higher than they were estimated four years ago. The vehicle’s range also came nowhere near the 500 miles that were teased by the electric vehicle maker in its 2019 unveiling.

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Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including three different wraps for the Cybertruck’s unpainted stainless steel body. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap appeared first on Electrek.

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X CEO supports Elon Musk’s stance on advertisers 

Teslarati

X CEO Linda Yaccarino openly supported Elon Musk’s stance on advertisers on the social media platform. Elon Musk attended the DealBook conference, where he clarified his stance on advertisers on X. Yaccarino recently sent a memo to employees, showing her support for Musk’s comments during the conference. “Our principles do not have a price tag, nor will they be compromised — ever.

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A US car dealership group just installed 10,000 rooftop solar panels

Electrek

One of the US’s largest car dealership groups recently completed the installation of 10,000 solar panels on multiple dealerships. more… The post A US car dealership group just installed 10,000 rooftop solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Cybertruck first delivery event

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is here. It took four years since the vehicle’s initial unveiling, but here we are. The first batch of owners are receiving their Tesla Cybertrucks today, and the world’s roads will never be the same. It took a lot to get to this point. When the Cybertruck was initially unveiled, Giga Texas has not even started its construction yet.

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Tesla’s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including a $2,975 tent attachment that is styled much like the Cybertruck itself. more… The post Tesla’s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo FH Electric Is First EV To Win Truck Of The Year

CleanTechnica EVs

In a historic, first-ever win for an electric vehicle, the Volvo FH Electric class 8 truck is the 2024 International. [continued] The post Volvo FH Electric Is First EV To Win Truck Of The Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt

Electrek

Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks , and alongside the release of the new vehicle, it has announced several accessories, including one commemorating an embarrassing moment from the Cybertruck unveiling event , which generated quite a reaction. more… The post Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event: First Looks Inside of Gigafactory Texas

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event is set to launch at 2 p.m. Central Time, and we are getting our first looks inside the event thanks to those on the ground. Tesla is set to deliver the first Cybertruck units this afternoon, and there are still a lot of questions left to answer, including range , pricing, and other significant details that customers and the public want to know about the pickup.

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I bought a container full of backyard electric construction equipment from China

Electrek

Oops, I did it again. I found a cool electric vehicle online while browsing China’s largest shopping platform, and I had to get one. The only problem is I somehow ended up with a container full of them this time. This is the story of how a pile of awesome electric construction equipment ended up in my yard. more… The post I bought a container full of backyard electric construction equipment from China appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck accessories: BaseCamp, wraps, and more

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a variety of accessories for the Cybertruck after its launch event on Thursday, where it handed over the first few units to customers. Tesla finally released pricing, range, trim levels, and other specs for the Cybertruck, and now that the pickup is finally in the hands of those who have waited patiently for four years, accessories are also available.

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Rivian is opening its first flagship retail location in this massive historic theater

Electrek

EV maker Rivian is opening its first flagship retail space on December 9th… In a historic theater. The location will serve as Rivian’s welcome center with events and theater programming. more… The post Rivian is opening its first flagship retail location in this massive historic theater appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck first delivery event: What we’re expecting

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck unveiling is just a few hours away. Social media posts indicate that attendees are now gathering in Texas. Even Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently made headlines after a fiery and controversial interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit , has been pretty quiet on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Needless to say, the anticipation surrounding the Cybertruck is discernible.

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Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement

CleanTechnica EVs

A lot of projects go ahead on the basis of some positive business cases, underpinned by the quest to solve. [continued] The post Electric Mobility Projects In Kenya Start to Show Real Potential For Significant Petrol & Diesel Abatement appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

The Driven EV News

Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme o include home chargers. The post Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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