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Tesla updated its summon feature. Now this owner can’t get to his car.

Electrek

Tesla recently sent out an update to its vehicle “summon” feature – which it calls Actually Smart Summon – and as a result, one Tesla owner can no longer use his car.

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EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

October saw plugin EVs take 62.2% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV volume fell YoY, though PHEV volume increased. Overall auto volume was 25,026 units, flat YoY. The Tesla Model Y was once again the best selling BEV. October’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 62.2%. [continued] The post EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Amprius ships EV battery that reaches 90% charge in 15 minutes

Electrek

Amprius Technologies has shipped its power-packed A-Sample EV cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a research collaboration between major automakers to advance EV battery technology.

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Elon Musk in talks with Nvidia over xAI investment: report

Teslarati

A recent report has alleged that chip giant Nvidia is in talks with Elon Musk about a potential investment in xAI. The alleged investment was reported initially by the New York Post , which cited a source reportedly familiar with the matter. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup is behind Grok, a large language model (LLM) that is currently deployed on social media platform X.

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

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Suzuki unveils its first EV, a global electric SUV that will be re-badged as a Toyota

Electrek

Japan’s Suzuki has finally unveiled its first all-electric vehicle. On Monday, Suzuki introduced the e Vitara in Europe, a global electric SUV that will soon join Toyota’s lineup.

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Tesla improves critical safety feature in new update

Teslarati

Tesla has improved a critical safety feature in a new software update, helping make its vehicles safer than before. Tesla is rolling out a new blind spot warning feature, bolstering its vehicle safety by adding a capability to the already-existing characteristic. The blind spot indicator has always helped alert drivers of vehicles that might not be visible when the car is in motion, an especially pertinent feature when driving on the highway or other multi-lane roads.

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Bentley Boss: Second EV phase begins around 2027, third around 2035

Green Car Reports

As the automaker prepares to launch its first all-electric models, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser believes electric vehicles are about to undergo rapid change. The auto industry is now coming to the end of the first phase of EV development, Walliser said in a recent interview with Autocar. The second phase, which Walliser expects to begin.

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BYD Atto 3 driver assist absolutely bombs safety tests

Electrek

It’s thumbs down on the BYD Atto 3, at least from Europe’s leading car safety agency EuroNCAP when rating the BEV’s driver assistance system. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ i5, along with other European models, receives top scores.

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Ford pushes EV routing update for Tesla chargers, Google Maps

Green Car Reports

Ford EVs are getting EV trip planning for their built-in Google Maps navigation system Ford already offered EV trip planning via Apple Maps through Apple CarPlay Google said Gemini AI-curated Maps functionality is coming to Ford EVs and soon to Rivians Drivers of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting more EV.

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GM has now sold over 300,000 EVs in the US with ‘EV for all’ plan finally unfolding

Electrek

GM has officially sold over 300,000 EVs in the US since 2016. The company announced the milestone on Monday as sales surged to a new record last quarter.

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

Brief

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Tesla Phone rumors clarified by CEO Elon Musk

Teslarati

The rumors of a potential Tesla Phone have been clarified by company CEO Elon Musk, who appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast on Monday. Of the many rumors circulating about Tesla, what it will develop and what it could potential dip its toe into next, a phone is among the most popular. It is no wonder, either. If you were to search “Tesla Phone” on YouTube, you will get a variety of videos that state Musk has personally guaranteed a phone: To be frank, I get a lot of question

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Cybertruck backlog runs out, Model S gets stuck, GM hits a sales milestone

Electrek

On today’s episode of Quick Charge , Tesla’s Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there’s no waiting! Plus, we’ve got an “actually” smart summon Tesla that’s actually stuck , GM reaches a sales milestone, and we get a brand-new title sponsor!

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Tesla Model 3 aces tricky safety test in China

Teslarati

Teslas may be among the most advanced vehicles on the road, but they are, at the end of the day, also among the safest. This was highlighted in a recent video featuring the Tesla Model 3 in China, which became the only vehicle that aced a recent safety test for both driver and passenger. As noted in a post from industry watcher @Tslachan , the Tesla Model 3 ended up being the only vehicle that aced a drill-and-crash truck safety test from Dongchedi.

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Joby Aviation completes first international air taxi flight in Japan alongside Toyota [Video]

Electrek

Fresh off a $500 million investment from Toyota, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has taken its aviation technology to Japan for the first time to demonstrate sustainable flight capabilities for its business partner, which you can view in the video below.

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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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BYD reports over 500K vehicle sales for October

Teslarati

BYD reported selling approximately 502,757 vehicles worldwide for the month of October this year. BYD’s saw a 66.5% increase in sales compared to October 2023. Compared to September 2024 sales, the Chinese automaker saw a a 19.8 % increase. BYD posted an operating revenue of $28.2 billion in the third quarter, based on filings at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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This ‘supercharger on wheels’ brings fast charging to you [update]

Electrek

Mobile car care company Yoshi Mobility launched a DC fast charging EV mobile unit that it likens to "a supercharger on wheels.

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Tesla China sells 68,280 vehicles wholesale in October 2024

Teslarati

Tesla China sold 68,280 vehicles wholesale in October 2024, as per data released by the China Passenger Car Association. The results represent a 22.69% decline from the 88,321 vehicles sold wholesale in September 2024 and a decline of 5.32% from October 2023’s 72,115 units. As of writing, the CPCA has not yet released how many vehicles were exported by Tesla China last month.

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This Tesla driver just finished an electric around-the-world trip. For the fourth time.

Electrek

After just over six months on the road, two Teslas have driven around the world powered by electricity – including an entire family, with 3 young children, in a Tesla Model 3. But for one of the drivers it’s nothing new, as this was actually his fourth round-the-world trip in an EV – the first being way back in 2012.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV costs $79,050

Green Car Reports

Base prices for EQE SUV lineup carry forward unchanged EQE SUV continues with CCS charge port, amid shift to Tesla NACS Base model is priced for the EV tax credit (purchase), appears not to qualify Mercedes-Benz continues to offer its EQE electric vehicle in both sedan and SUV body styles, with the latter receiving only small changes for the 2025.

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Tesla showcases its novel Mobile Powerwall Unit in new video

Teslarati

Similar to Tesla’s electric vehicle business, Tesla Energy is a division that seems to be obsessed with innovation. This was highlighted recently in a video that was posted by Tesla Energy in its official social media account on X, where it showcased one of its innovations, the Mobile Powerwall Unit (MPU). The video shows that Tesla’s MPUs are comprised of Powerwall 2 units, which have been replaced by the electric vehicle maker with the Powerwall 3.

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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid adds LE, Nightshade Edition models

Green Car Reports

An LE base model and darker Nightshade trim join the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to get up to 36 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid costs $45,660 The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV lineup grows for 2025, adding two more variants. A Nightshade Edition.

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Starlink signs pact with Niger’s military Junta

Teslarati

Starlink internet service will be coming to Niger. SpaceX recently signed a pact with Niger’s ruling military, Junta, to bring better internet connection to the country. Niger’s Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, told state broadcaster Tele Sahel about Junta’s pact with SpaceX for Starlink services. According to Raliou, Starlink has the potential to significantly improve the quality of internet services in Niger.

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Con Ed And First Student Bring Solar Microgrid To New York

CleanTechnica EVs

Con Edison and First Student are constructing a microgrid in Brooklyn to manage the charging requirements of electric school buses. The post Con Ed And First Student Bring Solar Microgrid To New York appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries in Canada as US backlog runs out

Electrek

Tesla is officially starting Cybertruck deliveries in Canada as its backlog in the US appears to have been exhausted. Tesla.

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Tesla Megapacks to support two big storage projects in Australia

Teslarati

Tesla is set to get two new contracts for its Megapack grid-scale batteries, this time detailing plans for two large energy storage projects in Australia. Two Tesla Megapack projects with 200MW/400MWh of capacity each have been proposed by utility provider Ausgrid, set to be constructed near Sydney and in Newcastle, both in New South Wales, according to Renew Economy.

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Kia’s cheapest EV2 spotted testing and it looks like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe [Video]

Electrek

Kia is gearing up to launch its most affordable EV yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheapest EV, the EV2, was spotted testing in Korea. With new design features revealed, the EV2 is shaping up to look like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe.

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More Evidence the New Car Market Is Cooked

The Truth About Cars

While we’ve covered the fact that the average American household can no longer afford a brand new vehicle, it would appear today’s pricing is likewise encouraging affluent consumers to shop secondhand. Apparently, new vehicles are just for the wealthy now. Bloomberg ran an article on Monday explaining how a former Mercedes-Benz lessee, named Marc Levine, decided to stop rotating between new cars after pricing his 2018 GLE 350 against a brand new one.

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Velotric early Black Friday offers new Discover 2 e-bike at $1,699, Hiboy EX6 e-bike $780 off, Husqvarna lawn care equipment 30% off, more

Electrek

This week’s Green Deals is kicking off with another early bird Black Friday e-bike sale, this time coming from Velotric , which is offering discounts with a $5 charity donation on a bunch of models, including the first savings on its new Discover 2 Premium Commuter e-bike at $1,699. Following behind is Hiboy’s latest sale switch-up that has dropped the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike to its $800 low for a limited supply (with Best Buy also matching it in price).

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China has filed an official complaint against EU tariffs on EVs

Teslarati

China’s government has officially filed a complaint with the world’s largest trade organization against the European Union (EU) over its recently launched increases to tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) from the country. On Monday, government officials in Beijing lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the EU’s recent passage of increased tariffs on most EV companies producing vehicles in China, as detailed in a report from Bloomberg.

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GM Has Sold Over 300,000 EVs In The U.S. In Less Than A Decade

InsideEVs

It's a big milestone for General Motors, and one that has it tracking to be America's no. 2 EV automaker behind Tesla.

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GM is offering $1,000 off select Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models for Veterans Day

Electrek

GM is honoring those who served our country with a new incentive to go electric. For Veterans Day and through November, GM is offering $1,000 off select Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models. Here’s how you can score some savings this month.

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EVs Made Up 22% Of California Auto Sales Last Month

InsideEVs

With hybrids and PHEVs, the combined market share rose to 40%, with Tesla still on top.

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BYD’s premium DENZA enters Thailand’s luxury auto market

Teslarati

BYD’s premium all-electric DENZA D9 MPV recently debuted in Thailand’s growing luxury auto market. “This year, BYD has reached several milestones in Thailand, including the inauguration of a manufacturing facility. The introduction of [the] DENZA brand strengthens our commitment to the Thai market. “As a regional hub for the automotive industry with a well-established luxury car sector, we are confident DENZA’s blend of luxury and sustainable technology will resonate with Thai consum

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Drive Notes: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD

The Truth About Cars

I had a brief time with the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD recently. Chevrolet's large-but-not-largest three-row family SUV is redesigned, getting truckier looks, a new engine, and a screen-centric interior. Normally I'd give a redesign the full review treatment, but I just didn't get a ton of mile on this one because I had to head out of town on some personal business -- that happens sometimes.