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JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise

Green Car Reports

DC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla's network and others Some 19% of those surveyed said they'd encountered inoperable chargers Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according to a new.

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The New Acronym In The EV Revolution Is EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle)

CleanTechnica EVs

The EREV (extended range electric vehicle) is suddenly the hottest thing in the world of electric cars as EV sales slow. The post The New Acronym In The EV Revolution Is EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVgo aims to improve charging reliability

Green Car Reports

EVgo is looking to tackle the issue of charging reliability with upgraded hardware and more extensive diagnostics. In a press release, EVgo said it was making progress in bringing its public chargers up to date. Since 2022, the company says it has upgraded, replaced, or decommissioned older equipment at more than 500 charging spots in over 20.

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Top EV Markets Around The World — H1 2024 Summaries

CleanTechnica EVs

Following the feedback of many of our readers, this time I have created something different, a markets roundup article! The article highlights the main EV markets and brings to the limelight a few others that are usually under the radar. Please note that some markets include estimates, so if you. [continued] The post Top EV Markets Around The World — H1 2024 Summaries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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These apps provide the route-planning smarts some EVs lack

Green Car Reports

Good EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips Even if your EV has charger-savvy route planning, independent apps can suggest better options It doesn’t take electric vehicle owners long to understand.

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Tesla owner reports almost $65/day fuel savings after using Cybertruck to tow construction trailer

Teslarati

A Tesla owner and contractor in Missouri recently shared an observation on social media that stunned several members of the electric vehicle community. As per the Tesla owner, he is currently saving almost $65 per day on fuel costs just by using his Cybertruck to tow his construction trailer. Dan Burke , who operates White Wolf Construction & Home Inspection , shared his experience in a post on social media platform X.

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Tesla is hiring for its drive-in movie diner and Supercharger in Los Angeles

Teslarati

Tesla is officially hiring for its drive-in movie diner in Los Angeles. The company posted its first position directly related to the operation of the restaurant, which will double as a drive-in movie theater and Supercharger, earlier this week. Tesla Diner gets glass, weatherproofing, high-voltage lines and more Tesla said it is seeking a “Tesla Diner Experience Specialist” on its website and several job posting sites: “ The Tesla Diner Experience Specialist works within the C

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Polestar (PSNY) just made its first electric SUV in the US, is it really the best on the market?

Electrek

The first Polestar 3 rolled off the production line in South Carolina on Wednesday, a massive milestone as the brand looks to take on the US with American-made EVs. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath “strongly believes” the new electric SUV is the best looking and best driving on the market. But is it really?

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Starlink gets license to operate in Sri Lanka

Teslarati

Starlink received a license in Sri Lanka, enabling it to start operations there. According to the Sri Lankan President’s office, the local telecommunications regulator issued a license to SpaceX, permitting it to provide Starlink services in the country. In June, Sri Lanka’s President Wickremesinghe greenlit Starlink’s launch in the country. “Starlink’s implementation will be transformative for Sri Lankans, especially those struggling to stay connected with reliable, high-speed internet.

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Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims to have made the fastest charging EV batteries

The Driven EV News

Zeekr says its new electric vehicle batteries enable an EV to be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 10.5 minutes - the fastest in the world. The post Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims to have made the fastest charging EV batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Two Years In, The IRA Has Benefitted GOP Districts & Red States The Most

CleanTechnica EVs

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022, and in the two years since then, it has been a prime mover for progress in clean tech industries in the US, such as the manufacturing of electric vehicles and their components as well as wind and solar. [continued] The post Two Years In, The IRA Has Benefitted GOP Districts & Red States The Most appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s NHTSA evaluation for suspension failure is closed

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its preliminary evaluation regarding alleged front suspension failures in 74,918 Tesla vehicles. The NHTSA states the investigation’s closure does not mean Tesla vehicles aren’t experiencing front suspension failures. In 2020, the NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened a probe to look into alleged front suspension failures in 2015-2017 Tesla Model S and 2016-2017 Model X units.

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Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID.2 officially spotted for the first time

Electrek

The Volkswagen ID.2 , the brand’s cheapest electric car, is real. Volkswagen’s ID.2 was officially spotted for the first time out testing. The sub 25,000 euro ($27,500) electric vehicle is affordable, like a Polo, but still spacious like a Golf.

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Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell used by Ukraine to attack Russian target

Teslarati

Recent reports from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war indicate that intense fighting between the two countries’ soldiers is still ongoing. In the city of Vovchansk, Ukrainian soldiers ended up using a hydrogen fuel cell from a Toyota Mirai to carry out an attack against Russian forces. As per a report from Euromaidan Press, fighting in Vovchansk in recent weeks resulted in Russian forces holding positions at an Aggregate Plant.

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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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Funding Notice: i2X Innovative Queue Management Solutions (iQMS) for Clean Energy Interconnection & Energization

CleanTechnica EVs

Offices: Solar Energy Technologies Office, Wind Energy Technologies Office, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Funding Amount: $11.2 million Apply to Track 1: Generator Interconnection Apply to Track 2: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Load Requests The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, through a Partnership.

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Tesla Cybertruck lead engineer explains Foundation Series order page update

Teslarati

Tesla recently updated its Cybertruck order page, and it resulted in a ton of confusion, especially among the company’s critics. Amidst Tesla’s current focus on pushing sales of the Cybertruck Foundation Series, the all-electric pickup truck’s updated order page dropped the Cybertruck Rear Wheel Drive (RWD). This resulted in numerous claims alleging that Tesla has canceled the most affordable version of the Cybertruck.

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Tesla’s New 3-Year Bundle Including FSD With Model S & X Is … Interesting

CleanTechnica EVs

When I saw the new $5,000 option for a 3-year bundle of Full Self Driving (FSD), Free Supercharging, and Premium Connectivity for Tesla Model S and Model X buyers, my first thought was just that Tesla was swapping around the bonuses again in order to stimulate more demand. But it. [continued] The post Tesla’s New 3-Year Bundle Including FSD With Model S & X Is … Interesting appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Superchargers dominate J.D. Power EV Charging Study

Teslarati

Tesla dominated J.D. Power’s 2024 Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study, and it’s not particularly close. With the most robust buildout of Supercharger stations in the world that are also backed up by world-class reliability and uptime, the Tesla Supercharger Network has been sought after by nearly every EV owner. Its reliability is a big reason why so many automakers chose to adopt the automaker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for their vehicles.

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Volkswagen Says Trinity-Based Cars Won’t Arrive Before 2030 At The Earliest

CleanTechnica EVs

Elon Musk and Tesla get a lot of criticism, and deservedly so, for making big promises that take years longer than expected to come to fruition — if they ever do at all. Roadster 2.0 anyone? FSD that really is full self-driving? But Volkswagen is proving other companies can be. [continued] The post Volkswagen Says Trinity-Based Cars Won’t Arrive Before 2030 At The Earliest appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canoo releases Q2 2024 results, reaffirms cash flow guidance

Teslarati

Canoo released its Q2 2024 results and reaffirmed its cash flow guidance. The company reported a quarterly revenue of $605,000 and a quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $38.6 million. Canoo also reported an Adjusted Net Loss of 61 cents per share. “This quarter represented good progress with US and international customers completing pilots and testing. We are focused on left-hand drive and right-hand drive large fleet customers and finalizing their configurations.

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The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines

Electrek

Mingyang Smart Energy's huge 16.6 megawatt OceanX, with its double turbine "V"-shaped floating wind platform, is a game-changer.

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Polestar 3 U.S. production helps EV maker avoid hefty tariffs

Teslarati

Polestar has launched production of the Polestar 3 in the United States, which not only helps the company bolster its position in the U.S. market but also avoids hefty tariffs the government would have applied to the vehicles if they were imported from China. The company is one of the first to shift production into the United States for U.S. consumers, avoiding potential penalties for building cars in China and selling them to American or European car buyers.

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German falls way behind EV targets as VW and Porsche delay electric plans

The Driven EV News

Slump in EV sales could push German targets back by five years, researchers say, as VW and Porsche delay their own electric plans. The post German falls way behind EV targets as VW and Porsche delay electric plans appeared first on The Driven.

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Subaru’s Solterra EV is the most discounted car (electric or gas) right now

Electrek

With the deals heating up, many vehicles are selling for thousands under their sticker prices. Subaru’s Solterra EV is the most discounted car in the US right now. And yes, that includes gas-powered and electric vehicles.

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Australia’s first public vehicle-to-grid charging station to open soon

The Driven EV News

Australia’s first public vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charger is expected to be up and running in South Australia as soon as next month thanks to local start-up V2Grid Australia.… The post Australia’s first public vehicle-to-grid charging station to open soon appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part

Electrek

Tesla has escaped a recall in NHTSA’s suspension investigation, which is finally closed after years, but it received a recommendation to change parts in more cars.

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Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically

Teslarati

Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has an agreement that requires an employment rate of 1,460 people at Gigafactory 2 and 2,000 total people across the state of New York.

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Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics

Electrek

Liberté. égalité. fraternité. mobilit é ? The Paris 2024 Olympics just concluded and whatever you think of actual games (they were great!) the city itself deserves a lot of credit for giving its visitors a first class experience.

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DC Fast Charging Is Getting Better, But Level 2 Is Getting Worse: Study

InsideEVs

A public charging study by JD Power shows consistent improvement in charging experience this year, but the results are more nuanced than they appear.

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Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says

Electrek

A new study by JD Power shows that Tesla still dominates the electric vehicle charging experience, and it’s not even close.

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Lucid CEO expects Tesla to match Lucid Air’s present efficiency in 2032

Teslarati

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson recently highlighted just how far ahead the Lucid Air is compared to its competitors when it comes to efficiency. As per Rawlinson, if Tesla were to maintain its rate of progress, the Model S would match the Lucid Air Pure’s present efficiency figures in 2032. The Lucid CEO shared his bold observation in a post on his LinkedIn page , where he highlighted the fact that the Lucid Air Pure has achieved 5.0 miles per kWh and 146 MPGe.

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Electric bikes: The truth about how much it costs to charge an e-bike

Electrek

As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity , one question often arises among potential buyers and intrigued newcomers: How much does it actually cost to charge an electric bicycle? The idea of an eco-friendly, efficient mode of transportation sounds enticing, but is that going to mean a jump in your electric bill?

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Toyota Forced to Recall 33,000 Cars Because Local Distributor Used Wrong Stickers

The Truth About Cars

Toyota has been forced to recall 33,848 vehicles located in North America because a Texas-based distributor applied the wrong load-carrying capacity labels. The problem impacts 22 individual models. Despite the mistake causing no physical defect, it does mean the impacted automobiles are out of compliance with U.S. regulations. The stickers have created a genuine problem for Toyota and could theoretically do the same for any owner that uses the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gr

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Watch BYD’s electric supercar race to 233 mph insanely fast [Video]

Electrek

BYD’s entry into the luxury EV market is heating up. The new Yangwang U9 , BYD’s new electric supercar, hit a top speed of over 375 km/h (233 mph), topping its own performance benchmark. Check out the video of it below.

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