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LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to Michigan

Green Car Reports

Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production will move from Poland to Michigan The move will translate into federal EV tax credit eligibility The Ford Mustang Mach-E is assembled in Mexico LG Energy Solution will shift production of batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan in 2025, checking a box for federal EV tax-credit.

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Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD

Electrek

With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.” Ford’s leader took a jab at BYD, vowing the company’s new electric pickup will match the costs of Chinese automakers building in Mexico.

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Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready for the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready to be released in the United States, according to a company executive. In January, Tesla rolled out Adaptive Headlights on the new “Highland” Model 3 in Europe. The tech was designed to focus on reducing glare and increasing visibility by only dimming individual pixels, not the entire headlight altogether.

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These 3 Tesla insiders, including Elon’s own brother, are preparing to sell $300 million in TSLA stock

Electrek

Three Tesla insiders, including Elon Musk’s own brother, are preparing to sell about $300 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks.

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

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ spotted in China with several big changes

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y refresh, coded “Juniper,” has been spotted in China with several big changes to its exterior as the automaker plans to revamp its best-selling vehicle. It appears the new look will first launch in China but will likely not be put out for deliveries until next year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has maintained that the new Model Y will not be out in 2024 on two separate occasions this year.

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Volkswagen warns mass layoffs, historic plant closures are coming

Electrek

For the first time ever, Volkswagen plans to shut the doors to a facility on its home turf. The company plans to close not one but at least three plants in Germany as it faces mounting pressure from China. Volkswagen also warned mass layoffs and pay cuts are coming as it looks to cut costs.

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Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers just gained Google Maps EV routing

Electrek

Ford just made it easier for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers to charge with new EV routing features. Drivers can now see new routing info, including available Tesla Superchargers along their route for easy trip planning.

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Tesla is getting price target upgrades from analysts after key earnings

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is getting some well-deserved price target upgrades from Wall Street analysts after it reported what will likely be looked at as its key earnings call for 2024. Tesla reported a massive beat in earnings per share , while it missed revenue slightly last Wednesday. Its biggest surprise came from its automotive margins, which were up to levels that both analysts and investors wanted to see.

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Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

CleanTechnica EVs

One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores vitality that is lost after. [continued] The post Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

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XPENG Breaks Ground on World’s First Flying Car Manufacturing Facility

Electric Cars Report

XPENG AEROHT, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer XPENG, has begun construction on a flying car manufacturing base in Guangzhou, China, marking the first facility globally to apply advanced assembly line processes for large-scale flying car production. This cutting-edge plant is dedicated to producing the air module of the Modular Flying Car “Land Aircraft Carrier”, […] The post XPENG Breaks Ground on World’s First Flying Car Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Electri

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

Brief

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AAA: Automatic Emergency Braking Capable of Preventing Up to 100 Percent of Collisions When Used Properly

The Truth About Cars

Advanced driver assistance features are sometimes annoying and can even be frightening in some vehicles, but research has shown that the systems actually do help prevent collisions. AAA recently published the results of its recent study, which found that new vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) avoided 100 percent of collisions at speeds up to 35 mph.

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Samsara’s AI-Powered Drowsiness Detection Now Available Globally

Green Fleet Magazine

With drowsy driving linked to 17% of fatal crashes, Samsara's new AI-powered Drowsiness Detection system aims to alert drivers and managers before fatigue turns deadly.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE gets more range, bigger battery

Green Car Reports

Certain 2025 Mercedes EQEs get a larger 96.0-kwh battery Mercedes updated the EQE's regenerative brake system software for 2025 The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE costs $79,050 The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan gets a handful of updates for the 2025 model year, including a bigger battery pack for certain models. The EQE 350+ and EQE 500 4Matic receive.

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Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue push US EV share to new record in October

Electrek

With new models rolling out across the US, like the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue, EVs are expected to hit record market share in October. As the next wave of EVs hit the market, like Jeep’s Wagoneer S and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, EV sales are expected to pick up into the end of the year.

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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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Volkswagen Will Close Three German Factories in Cost-Cutting Efforts

The Truth About Cars

A short while ago, Volkswagen said that it could close some of its German factories to cut costs. The move would be the automaker’s first closure in its home country, and we now have confirmation that VW plans to shutter three of its German factories, which will impact tens of thousands of workers. Volkswagen’s labor council head, Daniela Cavallo, told employees, “Management is absolutely serious about all this.

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Tesla releases rare blog post and it’s an interesting one: Standardizing Auto Connectivity

Electrek

Tesla has released a rare new blog post, and it’s an interesting one: Tesla is trying to standardize automotive connectivity and popularize a 48-volt architecture.

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This YouTuber’s Tesla Model S Plaid Lost Him $100,000

InsideEVs

A Tesla Model S Plaid purchased by Kyle Conner in 2022 has depreciated by nearly six figures in just two years of ownership.

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Copenhagen’s eCarExpo Electric Car Fair Sees Record Visitors

CleanTechnica EVs

In a press release today, the organizer eLife Nordic AB reports a new record for an electric car fair in Copenhagen: eCarExpo. Following are excerpts of the press release, with my own photos, since I just had to go there and have a look: “The Danes’ interest in electric cars. [continued] The post Copenhagen’s eCarExpo Electric Car Fair Sees Record Visitors appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Production Is Moving To America

InsideEVs

Ford and LGES have agreed to move Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan.

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In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA

CleanTechnica EVs

The National Association of City Transportation Officials believes that scooters are here to stay. They offer easy access to clean, roomy bike lanes as well as off-road and on-road routes. To avoid car culture, you can choose a city with many wide off-street bike trails. They make traveling safer. Or. [continued] The post In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nuclear Fusion’s New Idea: An Off-the-Shelf Stellarator

Cars That Think

For a machine that’s designed to replicate a star, the world’s newest stellarator is a surprisingly humble-looking apparatus. The kitchen-table-size contraption sits atop stacks of bricks in a cinder-block room at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, N.J., its parts hand-labeled in marker. The PPPL team invented this nuclear-fusion reactor, completed last year, using mainly off-the-shelf components.

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GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Everyone knows about the legendary “Humvee,” officially called the HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. For decades, it’s been the main ride for not only the U.S. military, but for other militaries globally. Before it became the standard, the U.S. military used a variety of other vehicles, [continued] The post GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Bosch’s IDS Ultra Cold Climate Heat Pump just hit the market

Electrek

Bosch is now the first manufacturer to bring a cold-climate heat pump to market as part of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge.

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Tesla’s Cybercab takes workers for a ride at Giga Texas

Teslarati

Tesla has put a Cybercab on display at its Gigafactory Texas, with recent coverage from the site even showing the two-seat, autonomous vehicle driving a few employees around the parking lot. Over the weekend, multiple users shared photos and video footage showing the Cybercab at Giga Texas, as it was parked in front of the facility’s main entrance.

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Ford tops Q3 earnings expectations, but EV losses take a toll on profits

Electrek

Ford reported Q3 earnings after the market closed on Monday, beating Wall St revenue and EPS expectations. However, the company is still losing billions on its EVs. Here’s a closer look at Ford’s third-quarter 2024 earnings report.

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India state minister meets with Tesla executive at Giga Texas

Teslarati

An Indian minister from the state of Andhra Pradesh has met with one of Tesla’s top executives at the company’s Gigafactory Texas, following years of attempts to court the U.S. automaker to build a manufacturing facility in the country. On Monday, Nara Lokesh, the Minister of Human Resources Development for Andhra Pradesh, announced in a post on X that he met with Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja to discuss building an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in the state.

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Hyundai’s larger IONIQ 9 SUV spotted with big body and spacious interior [Images]

Electrek

The three-row electric SUV we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Ahead of its debut next month, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was spotted parked in Korea, giving us a closer look at its impressive size and spacious interior.

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NYU Researchers Develop New Real-Time Deepfake Detection Method

Cars That Think

This sponsored article is brought to you by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Deepfakes, hyper-realistic videos and audio created using artificial intelligence, present a growing threat in today’s digital world. By manipulating or fabricating content to make it appear authentic, deepfakes can be used to deceive viewers, spread disinformation, and tarnish reputations.

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Tesla extends 0% loans in China as it tries for record quarter

Electrek

Tesla has extended its 0% loan incentive in China through another month as it tries to achieve a record quarter.

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Toyota and BHP to trial “first-ever” battery electric Hilux double cab ute

The Driven EV News

BHP to trial a fully electric Toyota Hilux dual cab prototype ute at its Port Hedland operations. The post Toyota and BHP to trial “first-ever” battery electric Hilux double cab ute appeared first on The Driven.

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Lectric XPedition e-bikes with $455 in free gear, GE smart washer & ventless dryer $700 off, Worx Landroid mowers, Anker, more

Electrek

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a focus on Lectric’s XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike, including the limited-edition pink colorway, which is getting $455 in free gear at $1,699. We also spotted the GE Profile Smart Combo Electric Washer & Ventless Heat Pump Dryer that is back down in price at $2,200. We also have some of the lowest prices on Worx’s Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers that are starting from $560 , as well as Anker’s Halloween sale that has dropped its SOLIX C800 an

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Emerging EV challenger Polestar’s design language up for review. Next Polestar 2 could herald revised look as new design boss arrives

EV Central

A new exterior and interior design direction for Sino-Swedish electric luxury brand Polestar could take shape from next January as ex-Audi designer Philipp Roemers takes the reins. The new style may not be seen on production cars in showrooms until 2027, but the second-generation Polestar 2 would be at the forefront of the change. Polestar has built a strong visual language around a sustainable Scandinavian design ethos, and its line-up is locked in until the roll-out of the 2025 Polestar 5 GT s

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Navier delivers N30 electric hydrofoiling boat with ‘world’s longest range’ to first customer

Electrek

Maritime electrification startup Navier has hit a significant milestone today by reaching commercial production of its flagship electric hydrofoiling boat and delivering the first model to a customer. Better still, the young company has done so in an impressively short time.

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Hyundai RN24 previews automaker's EV performance future

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai RN24 is a stripped down EV concept Dubbed a rolling lab, Hyundais said the RN24 tests tech potentially for future performance EVs Hyundai gave the RN24 features that mimic gas-powered cars such as sound Hyundai is using a stripped-down test vehicle to develop its next generation of performance EVs. The automaker on Friday unveiled the.

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