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Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word "kayoibako" refers to shipping.

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Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe

Electrek

After releasing its results for the first nine months of the year, Volkswagen’s CFO said EV orders are down 50% in Europe. VW’s order intake fell short, attributed to a slowdown in the overall market. more… The post Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sells $100M in Superchargers to bp

Teslarati

Tesla has sold $100M in Supercharger hardware units to oil giant bp, the company announced this morning, as it attempts to bolster its EV charging infrastructure. Tesla Superchargers will be installed at various locations in the bp pulse network, which are located at bp Amoco, and Thortons-branded sites, TravelCenters of America locations, and at bp pulse’s large-scale Gigahub charging sites, near airports and major metropolitan areas across the United States.

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The Space-Based Drug Factory That Can’t Come Home

Cars That Think

Five hundred kilometers above the Earth, a small spacecraft is waiting patiently for permission to return home. The autonomous return capsule, made by startup Varda Space Industries , of Torrance, CA, was meant to have landed in the remote Utah desert early in September. It would have been the first commercial space company to return a drug made in space to Earth, in this case a few grams of the HIV and hepatitis C antiviral ritonavir.

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

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Compact Toyota electric pickup project revealed: Is it US-bound?

Green Car Reports

Toyota is planning to test a fleet of all-electric pickups—not in pickup-obsessed America, or its home Japan, but in Thailand, where versions of the Toyota HiLux pickup are built for many regions of the world. Development of the electric HiLux was done in Thailand, but taps into decades of Toyota EV tech. Called the HiLux Revo BEV Concept.

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Tesla is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal

Electrek

Tesla and BP announced a deal where the former will sell $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware for the latter to deploy at its locations across the US. The deal is pretty much a first of its kind. more… The post Tesla is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Floodgates Open In Ethiopia After Gov’t Exempts All EVs From VAT, Surtax, & Excise Tax

CleanTechnica EVs

A year ago, the Ethiopian government introduced some incentives to catalyze the adoption of electric vehicles. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance exempted all electric vehicles from VAT, surtax, and excise tax! They went further to exempt completely knocked-down kits from customs duty tax.

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BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more

Green Car Reports

BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in.

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Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000

Electrek

The new 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 will start at $4,100 less than last year’s model. Hyundai says the lower price is due to “production efficiencies and scale.” more… The post Hyundai drastically cuts 2024 IONIQ 6 price, now starting under $39,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Europe’s top-selling car in September

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y may not be as quick as the Model S and Model X or as nimble around the track as the Model 3, but it does offer a good balance between cost, features, performance, and tech. It is this combination that has allowed the Model Y to become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle today. And during Q1 this year, the Model Y actually became the world’s best-selling car, period.

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

Brief

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Tesla’s Giga Berlin Expansion Set To Kick Off In Early 2024 Amid Controversy

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has revealed its aspirations to commence its Giga Berlin expansion project in the first half of 2024. This announcement comes against the backdrop of ongoing public debates surrounding the project’s scope and impact.

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Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell version

Green Car Reports

Ram's future commercial vehicle lineup could include both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vans. Ram parent Stellantis on Monday unveiled battery-electric and fuel-cell powertrains as part of a revamp of commercial vans for its European-market brands Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Vauxhall, and Peugeot. Details on future Ram vans are being saved.

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Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong

Electrek

Speaking at the global reveal of the updated 2024 bZ4X, a Toyota executive claimed electric vehicles don’t make sense in countries like Australia. Meanwhile, as the bestselling EV in the region, Tesla’s Model Y is proving that idea wrong. more… The post Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. this year. However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. In the third quarter , Mercedes sold 10,423 EVs in the U.S., marking a 284-percent increase year over 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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More Electric Buses Operated By Energy Producer Aboitiz Deployed In Philippine Urban Centers

CleanTechnica EVs

Promoting sustainable transportation in the Philippines is difficult not only because of charging infrastructure but also because of heavy traffic and long transportation routes.

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Toyota EPU electric truck could counter Ford Maverick hybrid

Green Car Reports

Toyota over the weekend revealed in concept form a fully electric compact pickup that’s about the same size overall as the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup. The Toyota EPU concept, which is due to be shown this week at the Tokyo auto show, is about 200 inches long—within an inch of the Maverick in length and about as short as U.S.-spec.

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Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars

Electrek

Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly. more… The post Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla may add live object detection and more in upcoming update

Teslarati

Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates deploy regular improvements to the automaker’s vehicles, and many owners have watched the company slowly enhance their cars over the period of their ownership. One source is now claiming that Tesla will add a handful of useful features in an upcoming update, including live object-on-road detection, Supercharger congestion fees and more.

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Hydrogen Demand Is Going To Fall Even Faster In Updated 2100 Projection

CleanTechnica EVs

The result of all these puts and takes is a lower demand in the end than I'd originally projected for 2100. My original projection was around 90 million tons, now it's slightly under 80 million tons.

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Mazda hybrid sports car, Lexus EV concepts, used EV prices drop: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Prices on used EVs have dropped enough to counter soaring finance rates and boost affordability. Mazda looks to its rotary heritage for a series-hybrid sports car concept. And Lexus previews EVs and some standout tech in Tokyo concepts. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lexus LF-ZL concept is a long and relatively low SUV built with.

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Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations

Electrek

Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. more… The post Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland deliveries in Dubai expected to start this week

Teslarati

Tesla Model 3 Highland units arrived in Dubai recently, and deliveries are expected to start this week. The Tesla Model 3 Highland was officially presented in Dubai showrooms over the weekend in Dubai. Tesla fan Esther Kokkelmans reported that all Tesla locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) now have Model 3 refresh units. A Tesla Model 3 refresh reservation holder in Dubai told Teslarati they received a delivery update for their order.

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BYD is Taking it to Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

The BYD Atto 3 consistently scores third on the monthly best-selling electric vehicle podium in Australia. With BYD’s importer EVDirect making some significant announcements recently, it seems like the aim is to take the number one and number two spots from Tesla.

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Report: Used Teslas plunge in price, as more used EVs hit the market

Green Car Reports

An influx of used EVs is causing prices to drop, particularly when it comes to used Teslas, according to new data from Recurrent. The company, which sells battery health reports for used EVs, also compiles quarterly reports on used EV prices using data from partner firm Marketcheck. This latest report also includes wholesale data from BlackBook.

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BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

Electrek

China’s largest EV maker, BYD , is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. more… The post BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

The Driven EV News

Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues. The post “Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla surpasses 2,000 active Supercharger stations in the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla is constantly expanding its vast network of Supercharger stations, both throughout the world and in its home country, the U.S. In an update from one charging station tracker this week, Tesla has reportedly surpassed 2,000 open and active Supercharger stations in the U.S., marking a major milestone in the automaker’s continued deployment of charging infrastructure.

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Does Toyota Land Cruiser Se concept preview US-bound 3-row EV?

Green Car Reports

Toyota revealed Monday that at the Tokyo auto show this week it will debut a fully electric Land Cruiser Se concept that could be a template for remaking the rugged off-road legend for the electric era. The concept has three rows to seat up to seven, and it’s truly American-sized, at nearly 203 inches long, about 78 inches wide, and 67.

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Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe

Electrek

Honda has unveiled a new electric Prelude concept – bringing back the once popular two-door coupe after 20 years. more… The post Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Is Hiring In Chile! The EV Leader Is Finally Arriving In South America

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we’ve been reporting on the Latin American EV markets for a while now, and though the presence of electric vehicles in the region is still small, it has been growing steadily, in some places already reaching what José Pontes calls “the disruption zone.

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Tesla Cybertruck tests off-road skills at Hollister Hills SVRA

Teslarati

Tesla recently tested the Cybertruck’s off-road capabilities at Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) in the Gabilan Mountains. In the latest videos of the Cybertruck at Hollister Hills, one of the all-electric pickup trucks is climbing a dirt road. Meanwhile, the other is making rounds around the rest of the rough road course.

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Toyota electric pickup, Land Cruiser Se, Foxconn electric van, Pebble Flow: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota makes a back-to-basics affordable electric pickup, and lays out a 3-row electric SUV with a familiar name. Electrified travel trailers like the Pebble Flow may point to the future of RVs. The iPhone maker Foxconn previews more of its Foxtron EVs. And there’s another This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Among several concept.

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Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car

Electrek

Tesla Model Y has broken the record in Denmark for most sales ever in a year, and there are still two months to go. Expect to see more records like that, as the electric SUV will likely be the world’s best-selling car this year. more… The post Tesla Model Y breaks record in Denmark on its way to being world’s best-selling car appeared first on Electrek.

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Scania Unveils Cutting-Edge Battery-Electric Bus Platform at Busworld

CleanTechnica EVs

At the recent Busworld exhibition, which ran from October 7 to 12, Scania has once again emphasized its commitment to electrification as it introduced its latest innovative battery-electric bus platform, alongside a suite of e-mobility solutions.

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