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Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car

Green Car Reports

Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for "vehicle motion control," according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company.

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Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment

Electrek

Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!

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Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters

Green Car Reports

Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker's U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is adding.

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Tesla set for ‘pivotal’ moment that marks ‘new chapter’ in company’s history

Teslarati

Tesla Robotaxi Day is set to be the company’s “pivotal” moment that will launch a “new chapter” in the story of the world’s most valuable automaker. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says Tesla’s upcoming event, which is now less than a week away, is one that will be pivotal and change the outlook for the company. No longer will analysts look at just deliveries and production figures and an expanding lineup for bullish sentiments.

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

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Hyundai just opened its massive new Georgia EV plant as the first IONIQ 5 rolls out

Electrek

Hyundai is kicking off a new era as its $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia is now officially up and running. The first US-made IONIQ 5 rolled off the assembly line and is scheduled to arrive at US dealers by the end of the year.

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Why Tesla CIO’s exit might be a good sign for Robotaxi: Opinion 

Teslarati

Tesla executive Nagesh Saldi is leaving the company days before the Robotaxi event, shared people close to the matter. Saldi was Tesla’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and worked closely with Elon Musk. His primary focus in recent months was the expansion of Tesla’s new data centers in Texas and New York to increase the company’s computing capacity and speed up AI and autonomous driving developments.

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EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market

CleanTechnica EVs

September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 units, up 25% YoY. Tesla dominated, taking around a. [continued] The post EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Week, continuing thru Sunday

Electrek

Drive Electric Week kicked off last Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles, and it continues this weekend with events through Sunday, October 6.

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Tesla shares Supercharger Network performance and growth stats in Q3 2024

Teslarati

Tesla has shared an update on the growth and performance of the Supercharger Network in the third quarter of 2024. The electric vehicle maker posted the information on its official Tesla Charging account on social media platform X. As per the Tesla Charging account , the Supercharger Network saw substantial growth in Q3 2024. During the third quarter, Tesla opened an additional 2,800 Supercharger stalls, representing a year-over-year network growth of 23%.

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You Can Rely On The RoadX RXFrost FX11 Studdable Tire This Winter

The Truth About Cars

As the calendar flips into the cruelest months (okay, so maybe we’re being a bit dramatic about winter – but not by much) drivers in many parts of the nation will be weighing the right time to mount winter tires on their vehicle. We know the benefits – major traction advantages in tough conditions, primarily – but with a multitude of options from a raft of different brands, choosing the right one can be something of a task.

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

Brief

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Mercedes Van.EA prototypes out testing

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use.

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Ford EV Sales Rise 12% in 3rd Quarter in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford didn’t have the soaring growth in EV sales in the 3rd quarter as it did earlier in the year, but it did still see 12% growth in EV (full electric vehicle) sales last quarter. The issue is that its best selling EV, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, had a decent. [continued] The post Ford EV Sales Rise 12% in 3rd Quarter in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use.

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Rivian Sales Slammed By Supply Shortage

CleanTechnica EVs

Rivian reported its third quarter sales today, and they weren’t good. More specifically, deliveries were down to 10,018 units in Q3 2024, from 15,564 in Q3 2023 (YoY) and 13,790 in Q2 2024 (QoQ). Though, according to Rivian, the issue is not consumer demand. At least, consumer demand for its. [continued] The post Rivian Sales Slammed By Supply Shortage 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

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Rivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slip

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) no longer expects to build as many vehicles this year as it did in 2023. After third-quarter deliveries fell, Rivian lowered its EV production plans for 2024. Here’s what to expect in the last few months of the year.

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Cumulative Tesla Model 3 & Model Y Sales Pass 6 Million

CleanTechnica EVs

Following Tesla’s release of delivery data for Q3 2024, we can now update Tesla’s cumulative sales, cumulative sales of the Model Y and Model 3 combined, and estimated cumulative sales of the Model Y and Model 3 separately. Let’s dive in. First off, we’ve got Tesla reaching 6,751,222 cumulative sales. [continued] The post Cumulative Tesla Model 3 & Model Y Sales Pass 6 Million appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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First images of Tesla Cybertruck non-Foundation Series unit shared online

Teslarati

The first images of the standard, non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck have been shared online. The photos were shared on social media platform X by a Cybertruck Foundation Series owner. Tesla started sending out invitations to order the standard, non-Foundation Series Cybertruck on Thursday night. The invitations hinted that deliveries of the standard Cybertruck were starting this October to November 2024.

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Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment

Electrek

Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 , hitting the US this fall, will join Waymo’s robotaxi fleet. As part of a new multi-year partnership, Hyundai is preparing to allocate a “significant” amount of IONIQ 5 models for the Waymo One robotaxi fleet.

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UK startup Oort Energy is set to revolutionise green hydrogen electrolysis

Innovation News Network

Oort energy has achieved a critical milestone by completing the construction of its groundbreaking 1MW electrolyser. The post UK startup Oort Energy is set to revolutionise green hydrogen electrolysis appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Video Friday: Quadruped Ladder Climbing

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. IROS 2024 : 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024 : 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Humanoids 2024 : 22–24 November 2024, NANCY, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos!

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Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage

Electrek

Residential solar and battery storage marketplace EnergySage just released its latest insights report for H1 2024 – here are 3 of its top-line findings.

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The Cheaper Tesla Cybertruck Is Finally Here

InsideEVs

Tesla has dropped the $20,000 Foundation Series package from the Cybertruck, bringing it to under $80,000.

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Kia’s $30,000 EV3 gets even cheaper in Korea through its new E-Value program

Electrek

After launching a new E-Value program in its home market, Kia’s new EV3 is now even more affordable. Starting at just over $30,000, the EV3 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but through its latest offer, Kia says the EV3 can be bought for as little as $67 per month.

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BMW Supercharger Access Potentially Delayed Until 'Later In 2025'

InsideEVs

The automaker had previously announced that BMW and Mini vehicles would gain Supercharger access in early 2025.

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Lucid Air Grand Touring is newest member of Dubai Police fleet

Teslarati

The Lucid Air Grand Touring has been added to the Dubai Police General Command, becoming the newest member of the ever-expanding fleet of vehicles for the department. The new Air Grand Touring trim was welcomed into the fleet by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Faisal Sultan, Vice President and Managing Director of Lucid Middle East, earlier today.

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Some of the best EV deals at your local Drive Electric Week event [part 3]

Electrek

It’s national Drive Electric Week , and there are a ton of great events showcasing EVs happening all across the country. Yesterday, I spent a few hours at my local event ( Chicago Drives Electric ), to get a first-hand look at some of the best new EV deals on the road.

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Car Corner: Fall 2024

Green Energy Consumers

Welcome to fall! While the seasons are changing, so is the electric vehicle (EV) market. Read the newest edition of our quarterly Car Corner to learn about new developments: which EVs are available for purchase or lease, upcoming EVs, the latest news on NACS, and updates on local incentives.

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Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive now available in the U.K.

Teslarati

Tesla has launched the Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) variant in the U.K. The vehicle, which would serve as the base trim of the all-electric crossover in the country, is also the most efficient variant of the Model Y. Tesla U.K. announced the addition of the Model Y Long Range RWD on its official account on social media platform X. As per Tesla U.K., the Model Y Long Range RWD could provide an estimated fuel savings of £6,400 over four years.

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Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, 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 Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems.

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UK marine heatwaves threaten ecosystems and the blue economy

Innovation News Network

Discover how marine heatwaves, driven by rising ocean temperatures, are threatening marine ecosystems, coastal economies, and ocean health. The post UK marine heatwaves threaten ecosystems and the blue economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai to launch new INSTER EV in the UK starting under $31,000

Electrek

Hyundai is preparing to launch its first small EV in Europe. The new Hyundai INSTER EV will challenge low-cost EVs in the UK after the company announced that prices will start at under $31,000 (£23,495).

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Tesla Model 3 now available in Quicksilver in the U.K.

Teslarati

Tesla Model 3 customers in the United Kingdom are now able to order the best-selling all-electric sedan in what could very well be its most aesthetically pleasing paint option available today: Quicksilver. The premium paint option has been added to Tesla U.K.’s Model 3 order page, and it is available for all variants of the vehicle. The addition of the premium paint option was announced by Tesla U.K. on its official account on social media platform X.

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Tesla Scored A Win Against BYD

InsideEVs

Tesla still managed to knock out BYD in global EV sales. Plus, we look at Maserati's marketing woes and new anti-China moves in Europe.

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Tesla Robotaxi x McDonald’s collaboration rumors are spreading

Teslarati

Fast food giant McDonald’s just broke the internet with a 10.10 announcement. Many Tesla fans speculate that McDonald’s teaser is related to the company’s Robotaxi event. Tesla is expected to unveil its robotaxi vehicle next week. The date of Tesla’s Robotaxi event coincided with McDonald’s upcoming announcement. Both big reveals will drop on October 10 or 10.10. chat's about to pop off 10.10 pic.twitter.com/9lTPs9BsI6 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) October

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