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Honda CEO on EVs: "Can't force people to change their minds"

Green Car Reports

Honda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey.

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Battery Swapping Is Not Just About Speed, It’s About Power From The Grid — Part 2

CleanTechnica EVs

Continuing on from Part 1 of this series on electric car & truck charging, here is Part 2. More Power Required for Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging than for Cars Fast charging heavy electric trucks is a much different proposition than fast charging electric cars. Car charging stations are typically equipped. [continued] The post Battery Swapping Is Not Just About Speed, It’s About Power From The Grid — Part 2 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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It begins: Isuzu NRR EV electric medium duty truck is in production

Electrek

It’s official – Isuzu has announced the official start of production for its highly anticipated new electric cab and chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV (and I’m super excited about it).

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LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

InsideEVs

A new study contradicts common LFP battery charging notions, stating that frequently charging to a 100% can damage the cells. But there’s a twist.

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

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Moving People In USA Much Harder To Decarbonize Than In Rest Of World

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently I published a projection of aviation decarbonization with a mix of battery electric and biofuels, including hybrid models, dominating through 2100 in Aerotime, an aviation industry specific journal that requested it. That triggered a lot of discussion, with some of the usual suspects chiming in on subjects they weren’t. [continued] The post Moving People In USA Much Harder To Decarbonize Than In Rest Of World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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No, the Rivian factory didn’t catch on fire – this is what happened

Electrek

A fire broke out at Rivian's Normal, Illinois, factory last night, but the factory itself was unharmed. Here's what we know.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets Vision Park Assist with update 2024.26.11

Teslarati

Tesla has officially released the Cybertruck’s first driver-assist feature. As reported by Cybertruck owners on social media, their all-electric pickup truck received Tesla Vision Park Assist with update 2024.26.11. Earlier this week, comments on social media platform X from Tesla Director of Autopilot Software Ashok Elluswamy suggested that the Cybertruck’s first driver-assist feature would be rolled out at the end of the week.

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Glamping with the Kia EV9

CleanTechnica EVs

Can you travel around Australia (a distance of about 10,000 miles) in an electric vehicle, towing a 2-ton caravan without stinting on any of the luxuries? Despite many naysayers (including our illustrious ex-prime minister Scott Morrison), you can! It will tow your van, it will tow your boat, it won’t. [continued] The post Glamping with the Kia EV9 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla engineer explains Cybertruck power outlet charging quirk

Teslarati

Tesla’s lead engineer for the Cybertruck explained the reason behind an interesting quirk, after owners noticed that they weren’t able to use the bed power outlets during certain charging sessions. On Sunday, Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Wes Morrill responded to users on X asking why the vehicle’s truckbed outlets and onboard power couldn’t be used during charging.

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NASCAR Unveils Electric Race Car Prototype

Cars That Think

NASCAR , the stock car racing sanctioning body known for its high-octane events across the United States, is taking a significant step toward a greener future. In July, during the Chicago Street Race event, NASCAR unveiled a prototype battery-powered race car that marks the beginning of its push to decarbonize motorsports. This move is part of NASCAR’s broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.

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

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Save $1,000 on a New Tesla Car with Revived Referral Program

CleanTechnica EVs

When Tesla discontinued the referral program earlier this year, Elon said it would be back. Yesterday the company made good on that promise, and now Tesla car buyers can save $1,000 on a new Tesla car purchase when they use a referral code or referral link. The referrer gets a. [continued] The post Save $1,000 on a New Tesla Car with Revived Referral Program appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia

The Driven EV News

Here is what to expect from Cupra's first electric SUV, the Tavascan, after seeing it in person at an Australian Cupra garage. The post First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Honda CEO on EVs: "Can’t force the customer to change their mind"

Green Car Reports

Honda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey.

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Attempted kidnapping seen at Tesla Supercharger in Canada

Teslarati

An attempted kidnapping was seen taking place at a Tesla Supercharger in Canada, though authorities say the victim managed to escape with only minor injuries. On Saturday, four suspects at the Vaughan Mills Supercharger in Concord, Ontario attempted to kidnap a woman, according to a post from the York Regional Police. Authorities also say that the victim was able to escape with minor injuries.

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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 May Finally Be Ramping Up Charging Adapter Production

InsideEVs

Drivers of Ford, General Motors and other non-Tesla EVs, rejoice. Your NACS adapter may soon be arriving.

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Big trucks, EVs, and the future of logistics with Sean Ackley from Einride

Electrek

On today’s special SUNDAY episode of Quick Charge , our guest Sean Ackley takes us through Einride’s logistics model, talks about the company’s high-profile autonomous trucking play, and explores electrification from the point of view of one of America’s largest electric vehicle fleets.

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Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened

InsideEVs

The damaged R1S and R1T vehicles were reportedly waiting to be shipped to customers.

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Brisbane hydrogen fleet project lands funding from Mitsubishi and Samsung

The Driven EV News

Lion Energy unveils $10 million partnership with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy and Samsung C&T to help fund a green hydrogen project for a future city bus fleet. The post Brisbane hydrogen fleet project lands funding from Mitsubishi and Samsung appeared first on The Driven.

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The Chevrolet Silverado EV WT Is ‘Overpriced, But Capable’: Doug DeMuro

InsideEVs

For $75,000 you get vinyl seat covers, black plastic everywhere you look inside and no advanced driver aids.

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GM’s Cruise to offer autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platform

Electric Cars Report

Uber Technologies and GM subsidiary Cruise, announced a multiyear strategic partnership to bring Cruise autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform. The companies plan to launch the partnership next year with a dedicated number of Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles. Once launched, when an Uber rider requests a qualifying ride on the Uber app, they may be […] The post GM’s Cruise to offer autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platform appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The hybrid killer? Cupra shows off new Terramar PHEV, with Audi Q3 DNA and 100km EV-only range

EV Central

The all-new 2025 Cupra Terramar has been teased ahead of its September 3 reveal and Australian launch next year, and even from our first glimpse of its rear tail light it’s shaping up to be one of the sportiest mid-size hybrid SUVs money can buy. Designed as an indirect replacement for the current Cupra Ateca, the new Cupra Terramar measures in at around 4500mm long, while beneath its skin it shares the bulk of its DNA with the next-generation Audi Q3.

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Big trucks, EVs, and the future of logistics with Sean Ackley from Einride

Baua Electric

On today’s special SUNDAY episode of Quick Charge , our guest Sean Ackley takes us through Einride’s logistics model, talks about the company’s high-profile autonomous trucking play, and explores electrification from the point of view of one of America’s largest electric vehicle fleets. Sean Ackley’s an expert in the power distribution space and a seasoned veteran of the auto industry with a number of high-profile releases and brand launches to his credit.

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How fast is too fast? 1550kW Rimac Nevera R is an even quicker take on the world’s quickest car as EVs continues to dominate when it comes to acceleration

EV Central

The 2025 Rimac Nevera R has been unveiled, with even more performance following the pioneering EV hypercar-maker tailoring the world’s quickest car for the track. To help it set new records, the new Nevera R gets a new chassis setup that goes hand-in-hand with the 142kW increase for the quad-motor powertrain, with power rocketing from 1408kW to a dizzying 1550kW.

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It begins: Isuzu NRR EV electric medium duty truck is in production

Baua Electric

It’s official – Isuzu has announced the official start of production for its highly anticipated new electric cab and chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV (and I’m super excited about it). I’ve been a fan of Isuzu’s medium duty cabover trucks for more than two decades, and often try to dream up reasons to weasel one into the Borrás fleet. Based on the company’s sales figures, I’m not alone – they’re best-selling low cab forward trucks in America.

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Tesla to add SiriusXM streaming in upcoming software update

Teslarati

Tesla is preparing to add a dedicated streaming app for SiriusXM in a future software update, as spotted in a post from the satellite radio company that was removed shortly after posting. As spotted over the weekend by Not a Tesla App , SiriusXM confirmed on its Canada website that its streaming app would soon be coming to Tesla’s vehicles, though the post was swiftly taken down after the news began surfacing.

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No, the Rivian factory didn’t catch on fire – this is what happened

Baua Electric

A fire broke out at Rivian ‘s Normal, Illinois, factory last night, but the factory itself was unharmed. Here’s what we know. A fire damaged a number of EVs in the Rivian factory parking lot. It spread to an as yet unidentified number of Rivian EVs. The vehicles were severely burned, as shown in videos shared on social media. Sergei Lebedev posted a video of the fire on Instagram – his caption wrongly stated that the plant was on fire – and it was reposted by EVguyZach on Twitter/X: Central Illi

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UAW says Stellantis CEO ‘needs to go,’ following strike response

Teslarati

The United Automotive Workers (UAW) union has threatened to escalate labor efforts into an organized strike against Stellantis, claiming that the multinational company has failed to keep to promises of re-opening an Illinois factory. Now, one UAW official has said the Stellantis CEO “needs to go,” following his recent visit to Detroit, Michigan.

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Honda CEO on EVs: “Can’t force people to change their minds”

Baua Electric

Honda’s CEO doesn’t believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda’s spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it’ll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey Car Week, President and CEO of American Honda Kazuhiro Takizawa talked about EVs, ecosystems, and consumers.

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Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Journey of India’s popular tallboy hatch

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Aug 2024, 12:45 PM Introduced in 1999, Suzuki WagonR's practical design made it popular in India. Over three generations, it incorporated better safety features, modern styling, and alternative fuel options like LPG and CNG, catering to evolving market preferences. --> Introduced in 1999, Suzuki WagonR’s practical design made it popular in India.

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Study reveals top long-lasting cars that money can buy, Toyota dominates list

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 26 Aug 2024, 09:51 AM Some cars drive fast. Some cars drive smooth. But which cars drive the farthest? Check out some of the longest-lasting vehicles on US roads… Drives like a car, built like a tank, vehicles from Japanese brands have the reputation of standing the test of time. Some cars are built for show, some are built for performance and others are for practicality.

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