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US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom

Green Car Reports

Inflation Reduction Act's 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they're built That's stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point.

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Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware

Electrek

Tesla has cleaned up its website’s blog section, deleting all posts prior to 2019. This includes the post titled “All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware,” which was originally published October 19, 2016.

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Tesla Giga New York ramps NACS adapter output to 8k units per week

Teslarati

Tesla Giga New York may be the company’s most underrated production facility, but the Buffalo-based plant is accomplishing some key goals for the electric vehicle maker. This is true for the company’s Supercharger program, particularly with regards to the production of NACS adapters for non-Tesla vehicles. Just recently, for example, Tesla announced through its official Tesla Charging account on social media platform X that Giga New York has successfully ramped the production of NACS

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DSV orders 300 electric semi trucks from Volvo, plans to buy 2,000 more

Electrek

Global logistics firm DSV placed an order for 300 fully electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. The deal is one of the largest such orders placed so far, and gives DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe.

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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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Kenya Power Adds More Electric Vehicles To Its Fleet

CleanTechnica EVs

There is a growing number of utility companies on the African continent that are now adding electric vehicles to their fleet. Fleet operators have some of the best use cases for electrification. A lot of their operations revolve around well-known routes and daily driving ranges, which is great for planning. [continued] The post Kenya Power Adds More Electric Vehicles To Its Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EPCA plans to convert 50-70 mining trucks to electric power annually

Electrek

Located in Perth, Western Australia, EPCA became famous for its “Green Machine,” a CAT 777 100-ton haul truck it converted to electric power. Now, the company says it has plans to produce 50-70 more of the battery electric mining trucks … each year.

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Tesla has invested $13.5 million into Malaysia’s charging infrastructure

Teslarati

Tesla has invested $13.5 million into Malaysia’s charging infrastructure through July of this year, as reported by an official from the country following a meeting with the U.S. company this week. On Thursday, Malaysia Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz detailed a few highlights from a meeting with the Tesla Malaysia team, including the charging investment milestone.

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GM & Ford Are Struggling With EVs Again, But Why?

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, there’s been some bad news out of Detroit. Ford’s backing off on some upcoming EV models, including a three-row SUV many had been looking forward to, and will instead be focusing more on hybrids. GM has been having different problems with software, recently laying off 1,000 developers after a. [continued] The post GM & Ford Are Struggling With EVs Again, But Why?

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Tesla to roll out navigation improvements, tire service mobile alerts in 2024.32 update

Teslarati

A recent report from a Tesla software update tracker has hinted at a number of features that are expected to be rolled out to the company’s vehicles. These features include displays for construction areas, predictive text for navigation, and tire service notifications on the Tesla mobile app, among others. One of the best things about Teslas is their capability to receive new features even after they have already been bought.

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Tesla brings back referral program and $1,000 off its electric cars

Electrek

Tesla is bringing back its owner referral program and returning to the bigger reward of $1,000 off its electric cars.

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

Brief

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Drivers think new vehicle tech is hit or miss: study

Teslarati

Drivers today seem to be hit or miss on new technology and features that have hit the market in the past few years, as highlighted in a recent user experience study. On Thursday, J.D. Power released the results of its 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, which showed that drivers praised some newer tech and features in their vehicles—while criticizing others.

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E-quipment highlight: John Deere 744 and 824 X-Tier hybrid wheel loaders

Electrek

Think of John Deere’s new E-Drive 744 and 824 X-Tier hybrid wheel loaders as the range-extended EVs or PHEV s of the heavy equipment world, offering onboard diesel power generation and fully electric drive.

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Kia EV3 Video Review: An Affordable EV 'Ahead Of Tesla'

InsideEVs

Another video review on the new $35,000 Kia EV3's home turf sings the praises of an EV that's both high-tech and affordable.

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Are electric vehicles dangerously fast? From the MG 4 XPower to the Tesla Model 3 Performance, supercar acceleration at Aldi prices is a recipe for disaster

EV Central

Electric vehicles have ruined speed. Recently, at the race track part of the Porsche Taycan launch a colleague of mine refused to get into a car and experience the zero to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds launch-control explosion of the Turbo model because, he claimed, he’d done it before and knew he wouldn’t enjoy doing it again. Now, to be fair, he said he was feeling unwell on the day, and he had actually done it before.

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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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Buying A Used Tesla Model 3 Performance For Under $25,000: It’s Complicated

InsideEVs

Navigating sketchy dealers who want to cash the used EV tax credit for themselves and discovering coolant leaks. It’s all there.

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Seaport Electrification Could Slash Emissions Worldwide

Cars That Think

According to the International Maritime Organization , shipping was responsible for over 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2018. A significant share of those emissions came from seaport activities, including ship berthing, cargo handling, and transportation within port areas. In response, governments, NGOs, and environmental watchdog groups are sounding alarms and advocating for urgent measures to mitigate pollution at the world’s ports.

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Infinite Range Solar EV? This YouTuber Built One, With An Asterisk

InsideEVs

Can we build solar-powered EVs that don't need to be recharged? Technically yes. Here's why that's impractical.

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Sydney’s Tech Super-Cluster Propels Australia’s AI Industry Forward

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by BESydney. Australia has experienced a remarkable surge in AI enterprise during the past decade. Significant AI research and commercialization concentrated in Sydney drives the sector’s development nationwide and influences AI trends globally. The city’s cutting-edge AI sector sees academia, business and government converge to foster groundbreaking advancements, positioning Australia as a key player on the international stage.

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2025 Mercedes GLC PHEV Has 54 Miles Of Electric Range, DC Fast Charging

InsideEVs

Mercedes is keen to point out that its range and charging numbers put it at the top of its class.

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Score discounts on innovative and customizable electric bikes from Macfox

Electrek

Electric micromobility specialist Macfox Bikes is showing off two of its best models and offering an exclusive discount to Electrek readers. Whether it’s the X1S commuter, all-terrain-ready X2, or one of the brand’s other bikes, Macfox is passing on the savings to its loyal community of riders.

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Pirelli Elect: More Than 500 Homologations For Technology Dedicated To Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Electric Cars Report

Pirelli has obtained over 500 homologations for its Elect tyres since their launch in 2019. These tyres include a package of technologies that enhance the specific characteristics of electric and plug-in hybrid cars. This milestone confirms the company’s leadership in the EV segment, with seven out of 10 premium and prestige car manufacturers choosing Pirelli […] The post Pirelli Elect: More Than 500 Homologations For Technology Dedicated To Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars appeared

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Skoda Kylaq SUV preparing for early 2025 debut. Key feature expectations

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Aug 2024, 11:48 AM Skoda Kylaq will come based on the MQB-A0-IN architecture and it will challenge some tough rivals in compact SUV segment. Skoda Kylaq will come based on the MQB-A0-IN architecture and it will challenge some tough rivals in compact SUV segment. Skoda Auto India has revealed the name of its next major offering for the Indian market, which will be based on the MQB-A0-IN architecture.

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The Deeper Lesson Coal Rollers Accidentally Teach Us

CleanTechnica EVs

It doesn’t matter who you vote for. You could be the most dedicated MAGA Republican on the planet, but if you’re driving an EV, some people will make assumptions about you. Worse, some of them will pull alongside you in a modified diesel pickup and spew a cloud of black. [continued] The post The Deeper Lesson Coal Rollers Accidentally Teach Us appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E-quipment highlight: John Deere 744 and 824 X-Tier hybrid wheel loaders

Baua Electric

Think of John Deere’s new E-Drive 744 and 824 X-Tier hybrid wheel loaders as the range-extended EVs or PHEV s of the heavy equipment world, offering onboard diesel power generation and fully electric drive. Deere says its new electric drive wheel loaders are engineered with the demanding conditions of the construction job site in mind, and that they’re an ideal solution for customers looking to benefit from the instant torque and precision of electric power while offering unparalleled fuel effic

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EPCA plans to convert 50-70 mining trucks to electric power annually

Baua Electric

Located in Perth, Western Australia, EPCA became famous for its “Green Machine,” a CAT 777 100-ton haul truck it converted to electric power. Now, the company says it has plans to produce 50-70 more of the battery electric mining trucks … each year. After showcasing its Green Machine at two major mining events in Australia recently, EPCA (an acronym that stands for Electric Power Conversion Australia) a recent case study commissioned by one of the company’s key suppliers says it has plans to pro

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DSV orders 300 electric semi trucks from Volvo, plans to buy 2,000 more

Baua Electric

Global logistics firm DSV placed an order for 300 fully electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. The deal is one of the largest such orders placed so far, and gives DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe. Every day, more than 20,000 DSV trucks are on the road, moving goods for the company’s customers around the world. And now – thanks to DSV’s commitment to its ESG goals – a growing number of those trucks will be running on electric power.

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Score discounts on innovative and customizable electric bikes from Macfox

Baua Electric

Electric micromobility specialist Macfox Bikes is showing off two of its best models and offering an exclusive discount to Electrek readers. Whether it’s the X1S commuter, all-terrain-ready X2, or one of the brand’s other bikes, Macfox is passing on the savings to its loyal community of riders. Some modified Macfox Bikes Macfox Bikes should be on your radar If you have not heard of electric mobility brand Macfox Bikes, you should check them out.

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Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware

Baua Electric

Tesla has cleaned up its website’s blog section, deleting all posts prior to 2019. This includes the post titled “All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware,” which was originally published October 19, 2016. Prior to yesterday, Tesla’s website contained a backlog of blog posts reaching back to the beginning of the company. This includes famous entries like “ The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me) ,” and one that I really like to use to explain the ba

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Will the new MG ZS come to India? Here’s what we know

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 24 Aug 2024, 16:18 PM MG ZS debuts globally on August 28 with a hybrid powertrain and a redesigned exterior. Initial launch in Europe, UK, and Australia, followed by potential Indian release in 2025 under the MG Astor name. --> MG ZS debuts globally on August 28 with a hybrid powertrain and a redesigned exterior. Initial launch in Europe, UK, and Australia, followed by potent … MG ZS debuts globally on August 28 with a hybrid powertrain and a redesigned exter

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US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom

Baua Electric

Inflation Reduction Act’s 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they’re built That’s stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point toward some very attractive lease terms—even when compared versus sensibly financed purchase terms.