Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD returns to top Ioniq 6 in range

Green Car Reports

The rear-wheel drive Tesla Model 3 Long Range has returned The Model 3 Long Range costs $42,490, which is $5,000 less than the AWD model Tesla says the Long Range Model 3 goes 363 miles—2 miles more than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Tesla has added a rear-wheel drive Long Range version of the updated Model 3, which undercuts the all-wheel drive.

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Tesla starts selling 30-50 miles of extra range if you have a recent Model Y RWD

Electrek

Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price.

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These hybrids have AWD, top 40 mpg, cost less than $30,000

Green Car Reports

Spoiler alert: They’re all Toyotas. Need some traction for a snowy winter commute, on a tight budget? If so, one of the market’s low-priced, high-mpg all-wheel-drive hybrids may be your best bet. There aren’t all that many all-wheel-drive hybrids to begin with. But if we set the cost ceiling in bargain territory by today’s.

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Tesla Robotaxi event speculation leaves Wedbush unchanged in thesis

Teslarati

Despite reports of Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling event being postponed by two months, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes the timing of the showcase is less important than the content of it. Yesterday, after Bloomberg reported Tesla was pushing the Robotaxi event back two months to October from August, the stock dropped by eight percent over the course of the day.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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2025 Q5 PHEV returns, remains Audi's lone plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

While many automakers have revisited product roadmaps and now plan to introduce new hybrids and plug-in hybrids, PHEVs are a one-model show (for the U.S.) at a brand that's moving very quickly toward an all-electric lineup. The 2025 Audi Q5 S line TFSI e returns for the new model year with nearly no change, after receiving a more advanced active.

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SpaceX launch anomaly occurs on Falcon 9 Starlink satellite mission

Teslarati

SpaceX’s launch of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night was set to send 20 Starlink high-speed internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The rocket suffered an anomaly. After the Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, everything was going according to plan. The first two stages separated as planned, and the first stage successfully landed eight minutes after launch.

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Tesla gets price target upgrade from Citi on EV and AI catalysts

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has finished positive in 11 of the last 12 trading days on Wall Street, giving Citi a reason to upgrade the stock’s price target based on “catalysts” in both electric vehicle and artificial intelligence sentiments. Despite a sizeable dropoff on the market yesterday due to the reported delay of the Robotaxi unveiling event , Citi is boosting its price target from $182 to $274, and maintaining a Neutral rating on shares.

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New QuantumScape Solid-State EV Battery Exposes EV Sales Flop Fakery, Again

CleanTechnica EVs

The US battery innovator QuantumScape is ready for gigawatt-scale production of its new solid-state EV battery under a new manufacturing agreement with the PowerCo branch of Volkswagen. The post New QuantumScape Solid-State EV Battery Exposes EV Sales Flop Fakery, Again appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid

Electrek

Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) in California delivered 100 MW of power to help the grid not use gas peaker plants yesterday.

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EV Sales H1 2024: Europe Slowest Growing Region

CleanTechnica EVs

Europe is the slowest region of growth for electric vehicle (EV) sales so far this year, Rho Motion, the leading research house focused on the electric vehicle market, revealed today in their half yearly update. Just under seven million electric vehicles have been sold globally in the passenger car and. [continued] The post EV Sales H1 2024: Europe Slowest Growing Region appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images

Electrek

A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below.

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Tesla owners may soon need a special licence to drive a FEV (Fast Electric Vehicle)

EV Central

When you get a boat licence, you are not allowed to pilot a cruise ship, or a Sydney Ferry, nor one of those stupidly powerful racing boats that always seem to be performing deadly pirouettes on YouTube. Once you have a full car licence, however, at the wise old age of 20, the only thing stopping you from driving a wildly dangerous supercar is how rich you are.

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Volkswagen is delaying more EVs, including the ID.4 successor and Porsche SUV

Electrek

Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist.

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This Tesla Model 3 Version Has The Most Range Ever

InsideEVs

Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 6. Tesla's once-discontinued distance-king Long Range RWD is back, and it qualifies for the $7,500 tax credit.

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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 relaunches Model 3 Long Range RWD: 363 miles of range for $42,490

Electrek

Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan.

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Rivian Is Winning Over Tesla Owners Tired Of Elon Musk's Antics

InsideEVs

Still, Rivian has made big promises by showcasing the affordable R2 and the R3 models. Now it needs to deliver.

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

The Truth About Cars

After an extensive five-plus year development period fraught with engineering adversity , unfortunate focus group decisions , and delays via magnesium material mishaps, the Northstar V8 was ready for production. Paired with it were new associated systems and technology which the marketing team at GM trademarked as the Northstar System. Prior to the Northstar’s debut in the model year 1993 Allanté, it was time for a big marketing push.

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Panasonic Energy teams up with the University of Kansas 

Teslarati

Panasonic Energy and the University of Kansas (KU) are teaming up to develop EV battery technology and local talent. Panasonic Energy aims to promote next-generation battery technologies with KU. The university is equipped with an energy and battery-related research lab with high-level capabilities. KU’s facility and collaboration with Panasonic Energy make it the ideal environment to nurture local talent.

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QOTD: Would You Buy a Chinese Car?

The Truth About Cars

Way back in May, I asked you if Chinese automakers are going to come to the States and eat other OEMs' lunches. Today, I am going to follow up with our podcast and ask you: Would you buy a Chinese car? Yes, I am aware that while Chinese automakers aren't selling cars in North America right now, you can buy cars from Western automakers that are built in China.

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Video Friday: Unitree Talks Robots

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. RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS 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

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Here's Why Younger Car Buyers Are More Open to Chinese Cars

The Truth About Cars

Hey all, it's podcast time again! This week we chat with Robby DeGraff from AutoPacific about why younger buyers are more open to buying Chinese cars, despite potential privacy concerns. Yours truly was also at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in person, so TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss that to add to our already extensive coverage. We also talk about LED garage lighting with Matthew Guy.

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Gotland Sweden Backs “Noemi” Electric Seaplane for Zero-Emission Flights

CleanTechnica EVs

Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) is pleased to announce a partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, to pursue its goal of zero-emission commercial flights to the island by 2027. Both parties recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore deeper collaboration. Located in. [continued] The post Gotland Sweden Backs “Noemi” Electric Seaplane for Zero-Emission Flights appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Report: CDK Paid $25M Ransom

The Truth About Cars

Remember that CDK hack from last month ? Yeah, well, it appears the software company paid a $25M ransom to the hackers. CNN reports that CDK, a firm that sells software that's used by car dealerships across the country , appears to have used cryptocurrency to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers. The news org notes that it can be hard to track transactions using crypto, but a company that tracks crypto transactions found records of exchanges on the blockchain that would appear to indicate that

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11 Fleet Leaders Nominated for the 2024 Edward J. Bobit Fleet Manager of the Year

Green Fleet Magazine

The award recognizes a proficient fleet manager who has demonstrated special business acumen in developing and executing key management policies in all areas.

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Ford considers growing EV supply chain in Kentucky

Teslarati

Ford is considering growing its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Kentucky. The legacy automaker is considering Shelbyville for a $400 million car parts factory that will heavily focus on EV components. “Ford Motor Company is considering Shelby County for a small, specialized high-tech component manufacturing operation. The components would primarily be used for EVs,” according to the minutes of a Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority board meeting.

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Podcast: Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more

Electrek

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.

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Rivian, The UAW, & Politics

CleanTechnica EVs

Rivian has been left out of the latest DOE grant program for automakers. Bloomberg thinks it knows why that happened. The post Rivian, The UAW, & Politics appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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You can now lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more than a Maverick this month

Electrek

Although Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning is more than double the cost of a Maverick, lease prices are now nearly the same. You can lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more a month than the entry-level Maverick.

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Carvana Launches Streamlined Shopping & Checkout Experience for Used EV Buyers

CleanTechnica EVs

Customers Can Now Realize Upfront Savings with Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Integration at Point of Sale Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the launch of new features that make shopping for and buying a used electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid. [continued] The post Carvana Launches Streamlined Shopping & Checkout Experience for Used EV Buyers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Europe’s Cheapest EV Just Got A Whole Lot Nicer

InsideEVs

The Dacia Spring has undergone a major redesign for 2024 that brings many improvements. But it's still extremely affordable.

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Electric Camping & Overlanding Gear Is Catching Up With & Passing Propane

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently came across a video on YouTube that showed me the serious progress that electric overlanding and camping gear has made in the last few years. As a clean tech fanatic who gets a lot of review items from manufacturers, I figured out early on where this was going, [continued] The post Electric Camping & Overlanding Gear Is Catching Up With & Passing Propane appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation

Electrek

Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California.

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Electrify America Updates App, Gets More Transparent About Reduced Power

CleanTechnica EVs

Electrify America recently announced an update to the company’s app for both Android and Apple devices. Now, the goal is to get everyone to install the update: New updates to the Electrify America mobile app are now available! Make sure you’re getting the most out of our app —download the. [continued] The post Electrify America Updates App, Gets More Transparent About Reduced Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fiat's $28,000 Grande Panda EV Could Come To America

InsideEVs

Fiat says the Grande Panda is under consideration for global markets, including North America.

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