Fri.Dec 13, 2024

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Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production

Green Car Reports

Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to what can be used for mass production. The company has been providing test cells to automakers, but on Thursday announced that it had scaled sample cells to an.

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Lucid (LCID) CEO hints at EV partnerships with ‘a couple’ of auto companies

Electrek

Lucid (LCID) may be in line for several new EV partnerships. CEO Peter Rawlinson revealed that the company is actively talking with a couple of automakers about supplying its tech.

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Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA

Teslarati

Another apparent Tesla Model Y Juniper prototype sighting has been reported online. This time around, the camouflaged vehicle was sighted in San Jose, California. The sighting: A short video of the camouflaged Model Y prototype was shared on social media platform X by Tesla enthusiast Colin W. Similar to other apparent Model Y Juniper prototype units, the vehicle in the recent sighting had its entire front end and entire rear end covered.

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Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need

Electrek

If youre thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com , because it has everything you need.

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

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Here's the Truth About the EV Market

The Truth About Cars

Hey all, it's TTAC podcast time again! On this week's TTAC podcast, we talk with Tyson Jominy from J.D. Power about the state of the EV market -- and what the near future holds. Matthew Guy and I discuss car-detailing products and then have a fun discussion about who should be the NASCAR driver of the year in our opinion. We thank Tyson and Matthew, and Matt Posky for editing.

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Researchers figured out how to make electric car batteries… from coal?!

Electrek

Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have figured out a way to change the dirtiest fuel out there, coal, into materials to help build batteries for new clean vehicles.

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Mazda’s $20,000 EZ-6 EV is off to a hot sales start

Electrek

Mazda selling EVs? Thats right. After launching the EZ-6 for around $20,000 in October, Mazdas new EV is off to an impressive sales start in China.

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Tesla revamps in-house vinyl wrap service with better pricing

Teslarati

Tesla is revamping its vinyl wrap service with better pricing just a few months after quietly discontinuing what it previously offered. In September, Tesla eliminated 80 percent of its in-house wrap options for the Cybertruck in a move that seemed to limit available colors to the most popular. On Friday, December 13, Tesla launched a new vinyl wrap service for the Cybertruck, as well as the Model 3 and Model Y, pricing the new service at between $4,000 and $4,500.

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Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl

Electrek

Cash-strapped hydrogen truck maker Nikola is facing tough times and its most recent round of layoffs has halted production of its controversial hydrogen fuel cell semi trucks as the company faces down bankruptcy (again).

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Tesla Cybercab to be showcased at multiple U.S. cities this weekend

Teslarati

Tesla is really putting a lot of effort into promoting its dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab. This was highlighted recently when Tesla announced that the self-driving two-seater will be on display at several key locations across the United States this weekend. Cybercab weekend: Tesla announced the Cybercab’s weekend showcase through its official Tesla North America account on social media platform X.

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

Brief

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Hyundai CEO vows the ‘best is yet to come’ with new EVs and advanced tech arriving soon

Electrek

Despite an impressive year in 2024, Hyundai Motor Group chairman Euisun Chung told employees that even more is on the way and its coming very soon. With new EVs and advanced tech launching, Hyundais chief said, The real best is yet to come.

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Tesla Actually Smart Summon (ASS) arrives in China

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched Actually Smart Summon (ASS) in China. Tesla released Actually Smart Summon in the United States in September, before releasing it to Europe and the Middle East last month. Tesla’s ASS in focus ASS enables a Tesla with Full Self-Driving (FSD) to navigate to its driver from a parking spot on its own. Actually Smart Summon can direct a vehicle to its driver’s location or a selected spot.

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EVgo closes a $1.25B federal loan to build 7,500 DC fast chargers

Electrek

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) yesterday announced the closing of a $1.25 billion guaranteed US Department of Energy (DOE) loan to build around 7,500 DC fast chargers.

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Used Car of the Day: 1926 Ford Roadster

The Truth About Cars

Hot-rod your way into the weekend with this 1926 Ford Roadster. Remember, the purpose of this feature is to show case interesting cars, and it doesn't get more interesting than this. It has an all-metal body, a 455 cubic-inch Oldsmobile mill, and is apparently in great shape and running well. There's not a ton of copy otherwise, so you'll have to give the seller a call after clicking here.

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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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CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market

Electrek

The worlds largest EV battery maker wants even more. Chinas CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space.

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Factorial Announces 40Ah All-Solid-State Battery Cells with Dry Coating Process

Electric Cars Report

Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial announced that the companys first Solstice all-solid-state battery cells have been scaled to achieve a 40Ah capacity. These automotive-relevant sized A-sample cells are manufactured with a novel dry cathode coating process and showcase the impressive energy density announced in September.

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California’s EV rules are a-okay, EPA sources say

Electrek

The US government is ready to approve Californias emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035, according to a report by the Washington Post.

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Judge opens path for Elon Musk and Tesla to appeal $56B pay package

Teslarati

A Delaware judge has cleared the way for Elon Musk and Tesla to begin a legal appeal process for Musk’s 2018 pay package. The appeal process is a key step in the company’s attempt to try and reinstate the CEO’s $56 billion high-risk, high-reward compensation plan. Tesla has previously announced that it would be appealing Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick’s ruling, which overruled a vote from a majority of Tesla shareholders.

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Podcast: Lucid Gravity first drive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this weeks episode,we discuss our Lucid Gravity first frive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more.

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Developing Boat-To-Grid Technologies In Order To Electrify Marine Environments

CleanTechnica EVs

Using recreational boats that are simply taking up space for many months of the year to help back up the grid makes practical sense and provides a method to redirect leisure time to a productive asset for the grid. On the path to decarbonize at sea, Volvo Penta is employing. [continued] The post Developing Boat-To-Grid Technologies In Order To Electrify Marine Environments appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Exclusive low prices on Vanpowers City Vanture & UrbanGlide e-bikes from $629, Christmas savings from Bluetti, Rad Power, more

Electrek

Were closing out the week with a bunch more seasonal savings, with four new exclusive discounts that are giving us the absolute best and lowest prices on Vanpowers City Vanture and UrbanGlide e-bikes starting from $629. Right behind it is Bluettis official Christmas sale that is taking up to 62% off a solid lineup of power stations and bundles, like the AC300 Portable Power Station and a B300K Expansion Battery returning to its Black Friday pricing of $1,599.

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Mitsubishi Updates Outlander with Revised Interior, Yamaha Stereo

The Truth About Cars

Building on a model which was completely overhauled for 2022, designers at Mitsubishi have gifted the Outlander some meaningful upgrades. Work focused on the interior, where customers of the 2025 model will find a new center console with the locations of its cupholders and parking brake shifted around to make better use of available space. New upholstery colors are also mentioned in the bumf, though it is hard to tell in these hero images if thats a rose gold type of hue or a brownish color that

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Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living

Innovation News Network

Discover how the LIFE Research Institute at TUS advances bioscience research for global health and sustainability The post Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XLIV)

The Truth About Cars

In todays Eldorado installment, we reach the end of the seventh generation model. Available only as a convertible from 1965 to 1966, the two-year run was a culmination moment for the Eldorado. It was the only generation that would wear stacked headlamps, it was the last time an Eldorado was rear-wheel drive, and it was the last time (for a while) there was an Eldorado convertible.

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Video Friday: Mars Chopper

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 2025 : 1923 May 2025, ATLANTA, GA Enjoy todays videos! NASAs Mars Chopper concept, shown in a design software rendering, is a more capable proposed follow-on to the agencys Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which arrived at the Red Planet in the belly of th

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The Toyota bZ4X Has Some Screaming Deals Right Now

The Truth About Cars

There has been a lot of buzz around the massive incentive packages Honda has been offering for the Prologue EV, but Toyotas bZ4X discounts are equally as aggressive. Buyers can get thousands off the price of the brand-new 2025 model, though some incentives vary depending on the location. Toyota is offering a $10,000 lease cash incentive on the bZ4X in several areas, including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Denver.

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Ford Teaches Electric Car Drivers How To Drive in the Snow & Cold

CleanTechnica EVs

As we enter the season of extreme cold and snow, let me, a Floridian, tell you what you should do to protect your car and get the most out of your electric vehicle. Okay, no, I’m close to useless in this regard, with very little experience driving in extreme cold. [continued] The post Ford Teaches Electric Car Drivers How To Drive in the Snow & Cold appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The 2025 Lexus GX Gets a Couple New Features and a Slight Price Bump

The Truth About Cars

The 2024 Lexus GX marked a significant step forward for the beefy luxury SUV, as it was the models first generational overhaul since 2010. Lexus is making further improvements for 2025, though they come with a slight price bump over the outgoing model. The 2025 GX 550 Premium starts at $65,285 including a $1,350 destination charge, which is just over $1,000 more than the 2024 model.

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Get Ready For EV Batteries From The High Tech Pottery Shops Of The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

A new wave of high-performing, fast-charging solid-state EV batteries with ceramic electrolytes is coming into the market, with the Taiwanese firm ProLogium among the leaders. The post Get Ready For EV Batteries From The High Tech Pottery Shops Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2025 Volkswagen Taos Review -- Staying The Course

The Truth About Cars

Quick, what's the best-selling Volkswagen SUV at present? If you said Atlas or Tiguan , sorry. Go claim your consolation prize. The answer, of course, is Taos. So with that in mind, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos has gone under the knife and gained some more get up and go. Changes are minimal -- a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, standard LED headlights, and a newly available front light bar make up the changes on the front end, and the rear gets a light-up VW logo and connecting taillights.

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Renault 5 Turbo 3E reborn as a production model

Electric Cars Report

Anatomy of a Comebacis a documentary series available on Prime Video from 13 December. It tells the story of how Renault Group turned itself around to overcome a crisis on a scale exceeding anything previously seen in this sector. On the verge of collapse in the early 2020s, the company launched Renaulution, a transformational roadmap […] The post Renault 5 Turbo 3E reborn as a production model appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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QOTD: What Screaming Deals Are You Seeing?

The Truth About Cars

We've reported on new-car deals a little bit this week. While we have our industry sources, I want to know -- what are you, the car shopper, seeing? Doesn't matter if you're in market, getting deals blasted to your inbox via a subscription, seeing stories on sites like this one, seeing deals on consumer-focused sites as you screw around at work, or whatever else.

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Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide In November

Electric Cars Report

November marked another record-breaking month for EV sales with 1.8 million units sold globally announced EV research-house, Rho Motion, today. November overtook the previous record set in October 2024 by 100,000. The Chinese market once again beat its previous record set last month (October) by over 50,000 vehicles, to reach almost 1.3 million units sold […] The post Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide In November appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla China is still pulling lots of customers as Q4 enters final weeks

Teslarati

Tesla China delivery centers are reportedly still extremely busy as Q4 2024 enters its final weeks. Provided that Tesla China continues its momentum, the electric vehicle maker may have a shot at achieving CEO Elon Musks ambitious delivery target for 2024. The reports: Videos shared on social media suggest that Tesla’s delivery centers in China are still packed with numerous customers.

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