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Efficiency can cut EV prices by $5k, charging costs by nearly a third

Green Car Reports

Increased EV efficiency isn't just better for the environment. It's also better for owners' wallets, reports the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the.

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Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle

Electrek

According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its self-driving vehicles with seats that can rotate to face backward.

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2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheat

Green Car Reports

JLR is again recalling early Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to an issue that could cause the vehicles' battery packs to overheat—and asking owners to park and charge their cars outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented and for 30 days after. The recall includes 2,760 vehicles, all from the 2019 model year—the.

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Perth bus depot to receive massive overhaul to charge 90 electric buses

The Driven EV News

Perth bus depot to get electrification overhaul and install EV charging equipment capable of charging 90 buses overnight. The post Perth bus depot to receive massive overhaul to charge 90 electric buses appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Electric Scout concepts debut Oct. 24

Green Car Reports

Scout lives. On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric SUV and truck concepts will debut on October 10. Scout Motors returns from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The iconic brand is part of Volkswagen Group, but is said to be operated independently and is being treated as a start-up automaker. Scout is being billed as an electric SUV.

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Barely Used Lucid Air EVs Are Selling For Less Than Half Their Original MSRP

InsideEVs

Some of the cars that are up for sale on the used market didn’t even go in for their first service because of the low mileage.

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New York State’s Largest Electrified Bus Depot Now Operating in Buffalo

CleanTechnica EVs

New High-Tech Charging Systems by New York Power Authority Make Charging Easy for Zero-Emission Transit Buses; Construction Allows for Future Expansion Lower Emissions by Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Fleet Help Build Healthier Communities and Advance New York State’s Clean Energy Goals Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest electrified.

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Review: 2025 Volvo EX90 EV reboots the brand but doesn’t flaunt it

Green Car Reports

Keep to quick first impressions of the 2025 Volvo EX90 and you might get the wrong idea. In one of the many inherently Swedish aspects of this next-generation electric SUV, it doesn’t flaunt the future on the outside, but it certainly wears it well inside. The exterior of the Volvo EX90 is what it needs to be—an evolution from the.

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Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range

Electrek

Volvo just launched a new long-range version of its FH Electric semi truck, with up to 600 km (373 miles) of range on a single charge.

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The Vast Majority Of Tesla Owners Buy Another One

InsideEVs

Despite concerns that CEO Elon Musk's behavior could damage the brand's image, two out of three Tesla buyers bought another.

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

Brief

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Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’

Electrek

Tesla has finally launched ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’, an automated driver assist feature that was supposed to come two.

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Australia Post Adds 175 UBCO Electric Motorcycles To Its Delivery Fleet

CleanTechnica EVs

Australia Post is adding 175 UBCO Duty electric motorcycles to its mail fleet, building onto its existing delivery fleet that already includes some 5,000 electric vehicles. These e-motorbikes will be put into operation across all states and territories in Australia, with the intent of expanding Australia Post’s ability to deploy. [continued] The post Australia Post Adds 175 UBCO Electric Motorcycles To Its Delivery Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Police Stop A Sleeping Driver In A Tesla Full Of Drugs

InsideEVs

Officers tried to stop the vehicle for almost a mile before pulling in front of it to get the Autopilot system to stop.

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California To Begin Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Service In San Bernardino

CleanTechnica EVs

The first hydrogen powered passenger train in the US is set to begin service in Southern California early next year. The post California To Begin Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Service In San Bernardino 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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Tesla's New 'Actual Smart Summon' Can Come To You, But Can't Park Itself

InsideEVs

Tesla's first attempt at launching "Smart Summon" was a disaster. After years of delays, it's finally back.

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Tesla and BYD lead EV sales slump in August, despite price cuts and new models

The Driven EV News

EV sales see a drop as many new buyers await the launch of new brands, with the best selling Tesla and BYD most affected and hybrid sales jumping. The post Tesla and BYD lead EV sales slump in August, despite price cuts and new models appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen May Close Factories In Europe: ‘It’s A Catastrophe’

InsideEVs

Volkswagen responded to the Dieselgate scandal with an aggressive EV push. But that’s not going well and now it’s considering plant closures.

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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

The Driven EV News

Volkswagen reportedly considering closure of factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as it fights competition from China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers. The post Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Scout Motors Will Reveal Its SUV And Truck On October 24

InsideEVs

Volkswagen is reviving the iconic Scout brand to make a line of rugged EVs. The reveal event is just around the corner.

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Queensland Home Energy Survey Indicates High Interest in Home Solar, Batteries, & EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Energex has released the results of its latest Queensland Household Energy Survey, including an “Electric Vehicles” section. Although we are cautioned that a higher percentage of households that are amenable to renewable energy and the electrification of transport take part in the survey, the results are still somewhat encouraging. Some.

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The Volvo EX90 Will Beep At You For Looking At The Road Too Much

InsideEVs

Everyone knows that looking away from the road can be dangerous. Here's why Volvo thinks looking at it too much is a problem, too.

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Tesla Still #1 in Brand Loyalty in 1st Half of 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla owners are more likely to buy another Tesla than owners of any other vehicle brand are likely to buy another model from the brand they are driving. That has been the case for a long time in the USA, and it continued to be the case in the first. [continued] The post Tesla Still #1 in Brand Loyalty in 1st Half of 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla finally launches Actually Smart Summon and Dumb Summon

Teslarati

Tesla has finally launched Actually Smart Summon (ASS) after years of delays. It has also rolled out another feature called Dumb Summon. Released in the most recent Software Update for Teslas, Actually Smart Summon will allow owners to literally summon their vehicle from a parking spot to a particular location nearby. The best example of its ideal usage would be to pick you up from the front of the grocery store instead of hauling a cart full of groceries throughout the parking lot.

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$125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries & Energy Storage

CleanTechnica EVs

Energy Innovation Hub teams will emphasize multi-disciplinary fundamental research to address long-standing and emerging challenges for rechargeable batteries WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $125 million in funding for two Energy Innovation Hub teams to provide the scientific foundation needed to seed and accelerate next.

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BMW Recalls 12,535 Mini Cooper SEs Over Fire Risk

InsideEVs

Mini learned of a customer's "thermal event" and issued the recall. The fix is a dealer-installed software update.

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EVs At 22.4% Share In France — Stuck In The Slow Lane

CleanTechnica EVs

The August auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.4% share in France, down from 25.7% year on year. Volume of both BEVs and PHEVs was each down by over 33% YoY, declining more than the overall market drop. Overall auto volume was just 85,977 units, down 24.3% YoY, the weakest. [continued] The post EVs At 22.4% Share In France — Stuck In The Slow Lane appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Navalt is bringing sustainability to the waters of India with solar electric boats that go over 200 km

Electrek

A sustainable marine mobility developer called Navalt is making a quick impact on a huge part of Asia. It is rolling out some of India’s largest and most efficient solar electric boats on the water. From ferries to water taxis and even yachts, Navalt is doing a little bit of everything.

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Is It Rivian’s Time To Rise?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla exploded the electric car market, becoming the clear leader in the industry with the mass-market Tesla Model 3, and eventually even having the #1 best selling model of any kind in the world with the Tesla Model Y. Recently, though, BYD sales have climbed much faster, and Tesla sales. [continued] The post Is It Rivian’s Time To Rise? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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More Efficient EVs Would Be Cheaper, Less Stressful On Power Grid

InsideEVs

A new white paper by the ACEEE insists that more efficient EVs with smaller batteries would be cheaper and better for the power grid.

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Meet the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Built in the US with more range and new XRT trim

Electrek

The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here. Hyundai’s best-selling electric SUV now has even more range and features. Hyundai unveiled the US-made 2025 IONIQ 5 on Tuesday, including a rugged new XRT model. Perhaps even more important, it’s Hyundai’s first EV with a Tesla NACS port.

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Kia EV6 Facelift Debuts In The U.K. With More Range, Quicker Charging

InsideEVs

Say what you will about the new headlight design, the revised EV6 is still better than before with more range and quicker charging.

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Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police

Electrek

Tesla’s Sentry Mode features that record what is happening around the electric cars have often been used to help solve crimes, but Oakland Police is going a step further.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets 'Off-Road' XRT Trim, Native Tesla NACS

InsideEVs

The new XRT model gives you more capability off-road, and native Tesla Supercharger access gives you better endurance on-road.

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Kia EV3 sales top 4,000 in its first month on the market

Electrek

Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month, the company sold just over 4,000 EV3 models as the electric SUV hits new markets.

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