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EV sales hit record high in March, as Tesla Model Y overtakes Toyota Hilux ute

The Driven EV News

EV sales hit another record in March, with Tesla the sixth best selling brand and the Model Y overtaking the Toyota Hilux ute. The post EV sales hit record high in March, as Tesla Model Y overtakes Toyota Hilux ute appeared first on The Driven.

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This new solid-state battery cell claims to set industry records, could offer over 1,300 mile range

Electrek

A solid-state battery developer in China has unveiled a new cell that could help change the game for electric mobility. Tailan New Energy’s vehicle-grade all-solid-state lithium batteries offer energy density twice that of other cells in the segment, empowering the Chinese battery maker to hail the cells as a record-setter in the industry.

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Off-grid fast charger at Nullarbor Roadhouse now ready for use

The Driven EV News

A much anticipated 75kW off-grid fast charger at the famed Nullarbor Roadhouse has been fully commissioned and is available for use. The post Off-grid fast charger at Nullarbor Roadhouse now ready for use appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD’s affordable Seagull EV poised to arrive as the UK’s cheapest electric car

Electrek

BYD’s most affordable Seagull EV, starting under $10,000 (69,800 yuan), could arrive as the UK’s cheapest electric car. Although BYD has yet to confirm plans, UK leaders see a market for the low-cost “Lamborghini Mini” EV.

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

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

Teslarati

Industry data has revealed that Tesla successfully overtook Mercedes-Benz to become South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer in March 2024. That’s not bad at all for an automaker that caught headlines in early February for only selling one car in South Korea in January 2024. As per the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, South Korea saw 25,263 newly registered imported vehicles in March 2024, a 6% increase from the 23,840 imported vehicles that were registered in Mar

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Mercedes Shares More Details About EV Charging Hubs In North America

CleanTechnica EVs

Mercedes-Benz plans to create at least 400 charging hubs in North America by the end of 2030. CleanTechnica covered the opening of the Atlanta-area hub and there will be many more like it. One of the complaints that some EV critics have had is range anxiety, but the current crop. [continued] The post Mercedes Shares More Details About EV Charging Hubs In North America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs At 58.1% Share In Sweden — The Volvo EX30 Had A Meteoric Climb To #2 Spot

CleanTechnica EVs

March’s auto market saw plugin EVs at a 58.1% share in Sweden, down YoY from 59.9%. Plugin volumes were down YoY for BEVs, but up slightly for PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 23,891 units, down some 21% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was March’s bestselling BEV. March saw combined EVs. [continued] The post EVs At 58.1% Share In Sweden — The Volvo EX30 Had A Meteoric Climb To #2 Spot appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In a rush to launch a sub-$22K EV, Renault cranks up work on new Twingo

Electrek

Renault is ramping up development of its upcoming all-electric Twingo, hoping to shave off as much time as possible to launch the car in three years and get an EV for under $22K out to consumers.

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Tesla Model Y is Sweden’s most registered car in March 2024

Teslarati

Tesla Sweden may still be seeing challenges due to trade union IF Metall’s strike , but the electric vehicle maker is still posting some impressive numbers in the country. During March 2024, the Tesla Model Y took its place as Sweden’s most registered car model, with 2,011 registrations over the month, as per data from Mobility Sweden. Following the Tesla Model Y are the Volvo XC60, which saw 1,079 registrations, and the Volvo S/V60, which saw 888 registrations.

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GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia

The Driven EV News

GWM slashes price of the Ora electric hatchback to as low as $35,990 drive-away, making it the lowest cost EV in Australia. The post GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Tesla Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen Group is the #1 OEM Some 202,000 plugin vehicles were registered in February in Europe — which is +10% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, it was the same growth rate in the overall market, +10%, so there were no real. [continued] The post Tesla Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chevy dials back 2024 Silverado EV RST price, confirms 440-mile range

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet confirmed on Wednesday that the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado RST First Edition—that’s the top-of-the-line model and the first version of the electric Chevy pickup available to individual buyers—is still coming and it will be a better deal than it what was originally announced. The Silverado RST First Edition will arrive.

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CATL launches new EV battery with close to a 1 million mile, 15-year lifespan

Electrek

Leading EV battery maker CATL released its new breakthrough battery pack with up to a nearly 1 million mile (1.5 million km), 15-year warranty.

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Tesla China promotes Model 3/Y’s affordability with new incentive program

Teslarati

Tesla China is starting the second quarter with new incentives for customers in the form of limited-time finance policies such as low downpayment offers and zero-interest loans. The incentives seem to be part of the electric vehicle maker’s efforts to boost its vehicle sales in the country. As noted by Tesla China in a post on Weibo, customers could enjoy three years of interest-free benefits with a downpayment of just RMB 80,000 ($11,000) if they order a Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 sedan or Mode

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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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A Tesla Supercharger is Maine’s first NEVI EV charging station

Electrek

The State of Maine just opened its first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program-funded EV charging station – a Tesla Supercharger with CCS compatibility.

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Australian EV market review: What you can buy for less than $50,000

The Driven EV News

There are now four electric vehicle models and 10 variants with on-the-road prices of under $50,000 in Australia, with three models and variants coming in under $40,000. The post Australian EV market review: What you can buy for less than $50,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford takes second in US EV market after sales climb 86% as lower prices take effect

Electrek

Ford is starting 2024 off strong with EV sales up 86% through the first three months. The growth was enough for Ford to place second in the US EV market behind only Tesla. Ford’s sales surge comes after slashing prices earlier this year.

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US Audi EV Sales Grow 29%, BMW EV Sales Grow 63%

CleanTechnica EVs

I published a long article yesterday on Tesla’s drooping sales in the 1st quarter of 2024 — compared to the 4th quarter of 2023 and even the 1st quarter of 2023. Some readers asked for broader context. Well, two of the automakers most similar to Tesla in class and vehicle. [continued] The post US Audi EV Sales Grow 29%, BMW EV Sales Grow 63% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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QuantumScape Begins Customer Shipments of Alpha-2 Prototypes

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen-backed solid-state battery startup QuantumScape has started customer shipments of Alpha-2 prototype battery cells, fulfilling a goal for 2024. Alpha-2 prototypes are a significant milestone on the roadmap to deliver QSE-5, QuantumScape’s first planned commercial product. QuantumScape entered the automotive qualification process in December 2022 after shipping A0 prototypes to customers.

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Tesla Sales Crash — But Will They Bounce Back?

CleanTechnica EVs

As you’ve surely seen by now, Tesla sales slumped a lot in the first quarter. In fact, I think it’s fair to say they crashed. The following charts will visualize that for you, and if you’re a Tesla fan (or shareholder), you have to admit they’re a little scary. After. [continued] The post Tesla Sales Crash — But Will They Bounce Back?

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Leaked images tease BYD’s first electric pickup, coming to global markets this year

Electrek

New images are showcasing what appears to be the first all-electric pickup model from Build Your Dreams (BYD). The camouflaged images show a mid- to full-size truck, confirmed to be hitting EV markets across the globe before the end of 2024.

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Rivian celebrates 100,000-vehicle milestone

Teslarati

Rivian recently achieved something remarkable at its Normal, IL plant. As per CEO RJ Scaringe, Rivian successfully hit its 100,000-vehicle milestone. An image of the vehicle, a Rivian R1S, was posted by the chief executive on social media platform X. Rivian is seeing quite a lot of momentum as of late. The company beat expectations by producing 13,980 and delivering 13,588 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024.

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Elon Musk’s xAI poaches another engineer from Tesla in a clear conflict of interest

Electrek

Elon Musk’s xAI, an artificial intelligence startup, has poached yet another engineer from Tesla in a clear conflict of interest.

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Chevy Bolt EV drivers offered $3,000 off 2024 Chevy Equinox EV

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet is offering discounts to Bolt EV owners who buy a 2024 Equinox EV, CarsDirect reports. A dealer bulletin seen by CarsDirect includes a "24 Equinox Private Offer" available from now until April 30. It offers 2017-or-newer Bolt EV and Bolt EUV owners or lessees a $3,000 discount if they finance an Equinox EV purchase through GM Financial.

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Tesla brings 0% interest loans to China as it loses market share

Electrek

Tesla is launching 0% interest loans for a limited time in China as a new incentive amid the automaker losing market shares in the critical market.

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First Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan makes good on the mission

Green Car Reports

Numbers alone aren’t what make a car thrilling or great. But they’re often what gets the conversation started. When Porsche revealed its original Mission E concept, in 2015, it was in many respects a first-draft effort of what it needed to do to one-up Tesla, and it dropped some positively jaw-dropping numbers. Porsche focused on an.

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Greenlane Announces 280-mile Truck EV Charging Corridor from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Electric Cars Report

As the demand for efficient, reliable electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure grows along the nation’s freight corridors, Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

Electrek

Chevy released today what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown.

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New Jersey Approves Additional EV Road Use Taxes

The Truth About Cars

As more electric vehicles hit the roads, states are grappling with the change in tax revenues they’re seeing as a result. EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements. New Jersey is taking action on the issue with a controversial measure to charge EV owners an annual road tax, which will increase over the next four years to $290 in 2028.

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Siemens Foundation Awards $3M To The Families & Workers Fund to Support Individuals Pursuing Training In The Electric Vehicle Charging Sector

CleanTechnica EVs

As part of its EVeryone Charging Forward™ initiative, the Siemens Foundation’s most recent investment will provide wraparound supportive services to improve access to the clean energy economy. The Siemens Foundation today announced a $3M grant to the Families and Workers Fund’s (FWF) Powering Climate and Infrastructure Careers for All, a pooled.

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LG Energy Solution’s Arizona Battery Manufacturing Complex to start hiring by the end of 2024

Teslarati

LG Energy Solution (LGES) plans to start hiring workers for the Arizona battery manufacturing complex by the end of 2024. “This transformative investment will have a lasting impact not only in Arizona but across the country and moves us one step closer toward our clean energy goals,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “These are the jobs of the future – and the State of Arizona is committed to being an active partner in ensuring Arizonans have the skills to fill these jobs.

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Rivian (RIVN) hits a milestone after its 100,000th EV rolls off the production line

Electrek

EV startup Rivian (RIVN) just hit a major milestone after announcing its 100,000th EV rolled off the production line on Wednesday.

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A Clean Start: Argonne Spotlights Projects That Give Underserved Communities Equitable Access To Sustainable Transportation

CleanTechnica EVs

Argonne develops case studies on community-based electric mobility projects that integrate equity. The post A Clean Start: Argonne Spotlights Projects That Give Underserved Communities Equitable Access To Sustainable Transportation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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As massive earthquake rocks Taiwan and shutters trains, battery-swapping e-scooters rush in

Electrek

The largest earthquake to hit Taiwan this century rattled the entire island overnight, collapsing buildings, damaging roads, and shutting down train and subway services. Gogoro’s electric scooters quickly picked up the slack, providing a key accessible transportation option and offering free rides in the most populated area.

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