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

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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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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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Tesla loses one of its top executives in Europe

Electrek

Tesla has lost one of its top executives in Europe in charge of all business development and public policies. He is one of two top Tesla executives to leave this week.

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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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Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Down 58% in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen has hit a pretty big bump in the US. The company has been a legacy auto leader for the electric vehicle transition in the past several years. Following “Dieselgate,” Volkswagen Group decided to invest several billion dollars into EVs and aimed to be one of the first legacy auto. [continued] The post Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Down 58% in USA 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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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Demo Project for Electric Bus with Super-Rapid 10-Minute Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Japan’s first e-bus operation on public road using pantograph charging provides a robust solution that can be applied in towns and cities of Asian countries Toshiba Corporation has agreed with Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus Co., Ltd. (Rinko Bus) and Drive Electro Technology Co., Ltd. (Drive Electro Technology) to jointly study. [continued] The post Demo Project for Electric Bus with Super-Rapid 10-Minute Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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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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In Memoriam: Bruno Sacco, the Greatest Mercedes-Benz Designer Ever

The Truth About Cars

The world lost a great automotive designer in September, as it surfaced earlier this week that Bruno Sacco passed away at the age of 90. An Italian by birth, Sacco’s career and indeed the majority of his life took place in Germany. There, his flair for serious and orderly designs were put to use on the exclusive luxury wares from Mercedes-Benz. Bruno Sacco was born on November 12, 1933 in the town of Udine, in the north eastern corner of Italy.

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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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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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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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IONNA Breaks Ground on 1st “Rechargery”

CleanTechnica EVs

Durham, NC — IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA ‘Rechargery.’ In the thriving heart of Apex, North Carolina, just a few miles from its previously. [continued] The post IONNA Breaks Ground on 1st “Rechargery” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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First customer trials of Vauxhall Vivaro HYDROGEN in the UK are underway

Electric Cars Report

Vauxhall has commenced UK customer trials of the Vivaro HYDROGEN van. A range of companies, including some of the UK’s largest fleets, will be taking part in the trial over the coming months ahead of the UK launch of the Movano HYDROGEN, Vauxhall’s largest light commercial vehicle. The Vivaro HYDROGEN is already sold in left-hand […] The post First customer trials of Vauxhall Vivaro HYDROGEN in the UK are underway appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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Waymo Launches Clever, Cute, Creative Marketing Campaign with Fortune Cookies

CleanTechnica EVs

Waymo has been expanding quite a bit in the past year, and now it’s looking to drum up a lot more business with a clever, cute, creative new marketing campaign. In San Francisco, Waymo has slipped little ads into fortune cookies at dozens of Chinese restaurants. Only in San Francisco. [continued] The post Waymo Launches Clever, Cute, Creative Marketing Campaign with Fortune Cookies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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J.D. Power Studies Why People Aren’t Buying Plug-In Hybrids

The Truth About Cars

Despite plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models seeming like they’d be a good compromise between all-electric and combustion vehicles, the latest E-Vision Intelligence Report from JD Power has shown them trailing both in terms of sales volume. While traditional combustion vehicles remain the dominant option for American consumers, battery electric and standard hybrids both eclipse annual PHEV deliveries.

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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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Tesla Starts Offering Cheaper Cybertruck Variant to Reservation Holders

The Truth About Cars

It took Tesla a few years to get the Cybertruck out the door, but when it did, the long-promised affordable models weren’t part of the deal. That’s changing , though only slightly, as the automaker has opened the order books for a more “affordable” Cybertruck variant starting at around $80,000. Looking at Tesla’s Cybertruck configuration site, only the most expensive trims appear, but current reservation holders have started receiving emails with invitations to order the lesser, non-Foundation m

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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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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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Zinc supplements could help combat the spread of AMR genes

Innovation News Network

New research highlights how dietary zinc could slow the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the gut. The post Zinc supplements could help combat the spread of AMR genes appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Ford Announces the Overhauled 2025 Expedition

The Truth About Cars

The Ford Expedition is entering its fifth generation in 2025, and with the update comes new styling, more screen real estate, a new off-road trim, and a borrowed feature from the Lincoln Navigator. Ford said it spent more than 1,100 hours talking to buyers to design the SUV that meets the needs of the largest number of people. While much of the Expedition changed for 2025, the powertrain is a carryover.

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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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2025 Volkswagen Taos Gets a Power Boost and Refreshed Style

Green Fleet Magazine

The new model year compact SUV receives a revised 1.5L turbocharged engine, while new driver assistance systems aim to increase safety across all trims.

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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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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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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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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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