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Jeep confirms Gladiator 4xe PHEV pickup, mulls Recon hybrid

Green Car Reports

The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck will get a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant, while the upcoming Recon SUV could get a hybrid powertrain alongside the previously discussed all-electric option. The Gladiator 4xe was confirmed by Jeep North America CEO William Peffer in a LinkedIn post. Peffer said the plug-in hybrid will come to market "later next year,".

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Car Fires by Vehicle Type (meme)

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve all heard it — OMG, EVs/lithium fire danger is SO REAL. Is it, though? If you believe the memes you get from “friends” who try to deter you from driving an EV, it might seem like a big deal. Well, interestingly enough, some data from federal recalls, the Federal. [continued] The post Car Fires by Vehicle Type (meme) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics

The Driven EV News

Australians training to become mechanics will be able to access up to $10,000 in financial support if they study electric vehicles. The post Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics appeared first on The Driven.

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Read the wild email Tesla is sending to suppliers amid Supercharger chaos

Electrek

After firing its entire Supercharger team, Tesla has sent out an email to suppliers which shows just how chaotic the decisionmaking leading up to the firings must have been.

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

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EVs Take 56.9% Share In Sweden — Volvo EX30 Is The Top BEV

CleanTechnica EVs

April saw plugin EVs take a 56.9% share in Sweden, up modestly YoY from 55.7%. The BEV share fell slightly YoY, while PHEV share climbed higher. Overall auto volume was 21,977 units, up some 7% YoY. The new Volvo EX30 was March’s bestselling BEV, its first time in the top. [continued] The post EVs Take 56.9% Share In Sweden — Volvo EX30 Is The Top BEV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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US updates EV tax credit rules, enabling more electric cars to be eligible

Electrek

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated the EV tax credit rules today with new requirements that should enable more electric cars to become eligible.

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Report: GM's Cadillac might not go all-EV by 2030 after all

Green Car Reports

Executive comments suggest that Cadillac could continue to sell gasoline vehicles beyond its 2030 target date for going all-electric, reports Automotive News. Cadillac boss John Roth told media during a sales and business briefing that electric and gasoline powertrains "will coexist for a number of years," adding that "we will be offering an.

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Kia EV Sales Soar To New Monthly Sales Record In USA — But Still So Far To Go

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia has some great electric vehicle news. It just reached a new monthly EV sales record for itself in the United States. In fact, the company’s US EV sales increased 61% compared to their previous monthly sales record, which was in April 2022 (yes, two years ago). The Kia EV9. [continued] The post Kia EV Sales Soar To New Monthly Sales Record In USA — But Still So Far To Go appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo begins rollout of EX30, its smallest electric offering, to Australian car dealers

The Driven EV News

The much anticipated Volvo EX30 small SUV has finally begun arriving in dealer showrooms. The post Volvo begins rollout of EX30, its smallest electric offering, to Australian car dealers appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO & XPENG Smart EV Sales Jump in 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been a lot of hype in recent months about EV sales growth slowing. As we’ve discussed here on CleanTechnica, the story actually varies geographically and by brand. Some brands are seeing sales rise quickly, while others (most notably Tesla) are seeing them stall or shrink. News this week. [continued] The post NIO & XPENG Smart EV Sales Jump in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla brings color from ‘world’s most advanced paint shop’ to U.S. Model Y

Teslarati

Tesla has brought a color from the “world’s most advanced paint shop” at Gigafactory Berlin to the United States on the Model Y. Four years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared its paint shop at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany to be “the world’s most advanced” because it could apply “more layers of stunning colors that subtly change with curvature.” Two colors it launched were Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red, both only available at the paint shop in

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Tesla Cars Should Have V2L Capability

CleanTechnica EVs

I was interested to read in CleanTechnica (regarding Tesla layoffs and slowing demand) that Tesla sales have slowed in the USA in recent months, although they are still accelerating in Australia. My wife and I have enjoyed owning a Tesla Model 3 SR+ for four years and have even completed. [continued] The post Tesla Cars Should Have V2L Capability appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla sues Indian company using its namesake for promotion

Teslarati

Tesla has sued an Indian company called Tesla Power for using its namesake for promotion. One of the most highly recognizable brands in the world, Tesla is seeking a permanent injunction and damages for the use of its name without any actual relation to the U.S.-based electric automaker. A hearing on the matter has already started, and the Delhi High Court is listening to arguments from both sides.

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Tesla reveals Cybertruck’s finger-pinching frunk is using a ‘learning algorithm’

Electrek

Tesla has revealed that the Cybertruck’s frunk is using a ‘learning algorithm,’ which explains some of the inconsistent results in finger-pinching tests.

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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 Gets $827M from the State of Illinois for R2 production

Electric Cars Report

Rivian Automotive has received an $827M incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will allow the company to expand operations at its plant in Normal, IL. The funds from the incentive package will go towards expansion of the plant, improvements in public infrastructure and job training programs for […] The post Rivian Gets $827M from the State of Illinois for R2 production appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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IRS Guidance On Electric Drive Incentives Will Provide Clarity For The Stakeholders Throughout The Value Chain

CleanTechnica EVs

WASHINGTON — Following the IRS release of guidance on Section 30D and 25E incentives, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) President Genevieve Cullen said, “The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) shares the Administration’s vision for an electrified fleet, and our members are working to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the supply.

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'Tesla Left Some Really Good Sites On The Table': How Revel Aims To Fill A Charging Vacuum

InsideEVs

The CEO of rideshare (and charging) company Revel talks Toyota's involvement, picking up Tesla's mantle and why being "first to market" matters.

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This German startup is pioneering recyclable wooden wind turbine blades

Electrek

In a first, German startup Voodin Blade Technology just installed wooden blades on a prototype wind turbine.

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Hundreds Of Teslas Are Piling Up In A Vacant Mall Parking Lot

InsideEVs

A local service center says that its lot can't handle the "growing inventory," which includes dozens of Cybertrucks.

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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

Teslarati

The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. Department of the Treasury will allow some crucial trace minerals from China to be included in anode materials and battery components to be exempt. The United States has attempted to free automakers of their dependence on foreign materials in their battery packs and each year will require a greater percentage of both battery materials and components to be sourced and built within the country.

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Want To Sell More Electric Vehicles? Let The Salespeople Drive Them — Literally

CleanTechnica EVs

Many automotive dealerships, which sell the majority of new vehicles, are not prepared for the electric transition. Auto salespeople as a general rule seem not to know much about electric vehicles (EVs), so their ability to generate EV sales is commensurately lower than their internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicle sales. [continued] The post Want To Sell More Electric Vehicles?

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Video Friday: Loco-Manipulation

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. Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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Charging At Home & On The Road: How To Get Electrons Into Your EV

CleanTechnica EVs

Once you’re ready to drive electric (we hope we helped convince you in our last post), you’ll have to determine how and where to charge your new electric ride. 80% of charging happens at home and 20% at destination and fast chargers, which are essential for road trips. Today we’ll. [continued] The post Charging At Home & On The Road: How To Get Electrons Into Your EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cadillac Appears to Waver On EV Commitment

The Truth About Cars

Nearly all of the top automakers selling vehicles in the U.S. have announced aggressive electrification plans that include shifting a majority of their production and sales efforts to EVs over the next decade. Such long-term plans are difficult on their own, but adding Americans’ polarized politics and unique driving culture to the mix has proven exceptionally challenging, even for companies with deep pockets and the most talented engineers.

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Toyota Execs Say Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Ideal For A Tundra-Sized Pickup

InsideEVs

Having a hydrogen fuel cell power an electric pickup would allow it to match the range of combustion trucks.

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QOTD: Are You Afraid of Autonomous Cars?

The Truth About Cars

We've talked about autonomous cars on the podcast twice in recent weeks. We spoke with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumers' fears surrounding AVs, and now we've spoken with former TTAC'er Alex Roy about why maybe those fears are overblown. But I haven't yet heard from you. Are you out there in Best and Brightest land afraid of a semi- or fully-autonomous future?

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NHTSA closes investigation into Tesla rearview camera loss

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its second investigation on Tesla vehicles in a week after it ended an Autopilot probe last week. This week, the NHTSA said it was closing an investigation it opened in November 2020 that aimed to find the cause of a touchscreen failure that resulted in the loss of a rear camera image display when the car was in reverse.

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The new Volkswagen ID.3 arrives with several upgrades, launches with the ID.3 Pro S model

EV Specifications

Volkswagen is launching the new ID.3 with an extensive upgrade. The next software and infotainment generation and the improved operating concept are now also entering Volkswagen’s electric compact class. The augmented reality head-up display has been enhanced, a brand new Wellness App and optional premium sound system from Harman Kardon have been added.

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Natron Energy Achieves First-Ever Commercial-Scale Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries in the US

Electric Cars Report

The sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy has started commercial-scale operations at its sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Holland, Michigan. Natron’s milestone marks the first-ever commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S. These batteries offer higher power density, higher cycles, a domestic U.S. supply chain, and unique safety characteristics over other battery technologies, and are […] The post Natron Energy Achieves First-Ever Commercial-Scale P

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You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Autonomous Cars, Here's Why

The Truth About Cars

It's podcast time again. This week, we talk with Alex Roy, principal at Johnson and Roy Advisors, a company that provides strategy for companies in the AI, robotics, and transportation space, about why autonomous cars aren't so scary. Roy, who you might remember as a former TTAC contributor, walks us through it all. Meanwhile, current TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk jump starters and NASCAR at Dover.

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Ames Lab process creates clean diesel from plastic waste

Innovation News Network

The Ames National Laboratory has created an innovative method for turning harmful plastic waste into valuable, clean diesel. The post Ames Lab process creates clean diesel from plastic waste appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Kia Teases the Refreshed 2025 EV6

The Truth About Cars

The Kia EV6 had made waves with its styling and the performance GT model, and it appears the crossover is poised for an update. Yesterday, Kia teased a revised EV6 with a new headlight design and slightly massaged tail lights, and we expect more substantive changes with longer range estimates and interior updates. InsideEVs spotted the teaser photos, pointing out that the EV6’s new headlight design more closely aligns with the larger EV9.

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Save up to $570 on Lectric e-bike bundles, Rad Power flash sale, EVOLV e-scooter special, and more

Electrek

Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed once more with EV sales to get you geared-up for the cruising months ahead, led by Lectric eBikes’ 5-year anniversary celebration that is taking up to $570 off select e-bikes, like the XPedition Single-Battery Cargo e-bike at $1,399 , while also giving away choices of five add-on accessories. It is joined by Rad Powers’ latest flash sale that is dropping the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike to $1,299 and also offering free accessories on two other models, as well as

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Orders Open for 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI

The Truth About Cars

Despite the rafts of headlines, the world isn’t entirely stuffed with EVs and wheezy compact crossovers. The lunatics at Dodge have just opened order banks for its 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 – the so-called AlcHEMI. Roll yer eyes at such a dad joke in terms of the model name all you want, but you’re looking at the first in a series of ‘Last Call’ models commemorating the final year of V8 Hemi engine production for the surly Dodge Durango.

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