Sat.Dec 23, 2023 - Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models

Green Car Reports

Audi and Porsche are conducting a recall of 240-volt Level 2 AC charging cables for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The recall covers 93,196 Audi vehicles in the U.S. from model years 2019 to 2024, including the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback, Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and E-Tron GT EVs, as well as the Q5 plug-in hybrid. Porsche is recalling 41,345.

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Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China

CleanTechnica EVs

Two electric car models powered by sodium ion batteries went into production in China in late December. It this the start of a trend? The post Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The largest clean energy project in US history closes $11B, starts full construction

Electrek

SunZia, a massive clean energy project in the US Southwest, has closed $11 billion non-recourse financing and launched full construction. more… The post The largest clean energy project in US history closes $11B, starts full construction appeared first on Electrek.

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Try This Brand New Analog Computer

Cars That Think

Once upon a time, if you cracked open the pages of IEEE Spectrum you could spot full-page advertisements for analog computers , boasting of their ease of use and even—in the case of one model built into a cart with wheels—their portability. Engineers connected potentiometers and op-amps to set up representations of knotty differential equations and read the solutions as varying output voltages.

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

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Report: China leads in EV recycling, creating a circular economy

Green Car Reports

China is leading the U.S. and Europe on EV battery recycling, according to a new Bloomberg report, and it may add to China's EV advantages in the future. The battery-recycling business in China is booming, according to the report, which cites data from consultancy Circular Energy Storage showing that "the nation dominates when it comes to.

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Tesla Model Y Going To Be Top Selling Vehicle In The World In 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

The numbers are not yet in, but it’s close enough. The Tesla Model Y was the top selling vehicle model. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y Going To Be Top Selling Vehicle In The World In 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In Montana, wind is about to overtake coal generation capacity

Electrek

When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal. more… The post In Montana, wind is about to overtake coal generation capacity appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is making a number of changes to its EQE and EQS electric SUV and respective sedan/hatchback models for the 2024 model year, including updates to improve range and a new braking system that could address a common complaint about earlier models. In the EQS and EQE, Mercedes tuned its regenerative braking for efficiency, opting for.

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U.S. Army, National Guard Stay Ahead Of EV Transition Goals in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

When you think of military vehicles, iconic vehicles like the HMMWV (aka “Humvee”) and historical vehicles like the Jeep probably. [continued] The post U.S. Army, National Guard Stay Ahead Of EV Transition Goals in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Can Flow Batteries Finally Beat Lithium?

Cars That Think

As she drives her electric vehicle to her mother’s house, Monique’s battery gauge indicates that it’s time to reenergize. She stops at a charging station, taps her credit card at the pump, inserts a nozzle into the car, and in 5 minutes exchanges 400 liters of spent nanofluid for fresher stuff. As she waits, a tanker pulls up to refill the station itself by exchanging tens of thousands of liters of charged for spent fuel.

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

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ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place

Electrek

40 days after officially unveiling its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 007 with some noteworthy in-house technology. Starting at a price below $30,000, consumers in China have been lining up their 007 pre-orders… over 50,000 to be specific. more… The post ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place appeared first on Electrek.

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Nio ET9 flagship EV debuts super-fast charging and battery swapping

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Nio recently unveiled its new flagship EV—a large sedan called the ET9. Measuring 209.6 inches long (with a 127.9-inch wheelbase), 79.3 inches long, and 63.7 inches tall, the ET9 is just over a foot longer than a Lucid Air. It's taller as well, but the Lucid is wider. And both cars emphasize fast charging. Nio opts for 925.

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The Road To Fuel Cell Trucks Leads Through Forklifts

CleanTechnica EVs

Amazon and Walmart have caught the hydrogen-powered electric forklift bug, and now they are moving on up to fuel cell trucks. The post The Road To Fuel Cell Trucks Leads Through Forklifts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla rolls out FSD beta v12.1 to over 15,000 vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla has officially started rolling out its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12 to a wider audience, after the system first began going out to a limited number of employees last month. Software update tracker Teslascope confirmed on Wednesday that FSD beta v12.1 has begun rolling out to an initial wave of cars, which includes over 15,000 personally-owned Tesla employee vehicles.

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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-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car

Electrek

JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen , debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. The new JAC Yiwei EV rolled off the assembly line Wednesday. more… The post Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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GM pauses Chevy Blazer EV sales over software woes

Green Car Reports

GM has paused sales of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV over “software quality issues,” the company announced late Friday. “We are aware that a limited number of Blazer EV owners have experienced some software quality issues,” said the company in an official response provided to Green Car Reports. “To ensure our customers.

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Wi-Fi 7 Signals the Industry’s New Priority: Stability

Cars That Think

Wi-Fi is one of the most aggravating success stories. Despite how ubiquitous the technology has become in our lives, it still gives reasons to grumble: The service is spotty or slow, for example, or the network keeps cutting out. Wi-Fi’s reliability has an image problem. When Wi-Fi 7 arrives this year, it will bring with it a new focus on improving its image.

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Illinois To Require EV Charging At Rental Properties Starting January 1st

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article out of Illinois tells the story of a debate over a new EV charging law going into. [continued] The post Illinois To Require EV Charging At Rental Properties Starting January 1st appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector just came online

Electrek

The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector – between the UK and Denmark – started commercial operations today. more… The post The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector just came online appeared first on Electrek.

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Quick spin: Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing

Green Car Reports

Look anywhere around the world, and the biggest cities have some of the same issues, no matter what the country: space is tight, and access to high-power fast-charging is limited at best. Applying that logic, the very tiny, four-passenger Nissan Sakura EV seems like the perfect formula to apply to an everyday driver for Seoul, London, and.

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Rally driver’s Tesla Model S reaches 236k miles with no maintenance

Teslarati

Those who have closely followed Tesla’s story over the years would know about Germany-based Tesla owner Hansjörg Gemmingen’s 2014 Model S P85 , which broke the 1.18 million mile mark in late November. But while the legendary road warrior has made records that would likely not be beaten for some time, the fact remains that the Model S P85 is one of Tesla’s earlier vehicles, and it was still a product of its time.

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Electric School Buses More Than Doubled In USA From March 2022 To June 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

According to the World Resources Institute, the number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the United States rose. [continued] The post Electric School Buses More Than Doubled In USA From March 2022 To June 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story

Electrek

Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. more… The post Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Prius Prime: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist

Green Car Reports

Odds are when you first saw the latest 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid that started arriving earlier in the year, you not only saw a great-looking car but felt a little bit of nostalgia. That’s because the latest Toyota Prius looks like it’s a descendant of the Prius that made the biggest waves in automotive history—the.

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Top Robotics Stories of 2023

Cars That Think

2023 was the best year ever for robotics. I say this every year, but every year it’s true, because the robotics field seems to be always poised on the edge of changing absolutely everything. Is 2024 going to be even better? Will it be the year where humanoids, or AI, or something else makes our lives amazing? Maybe! Who knows! But either way, it’ll be exciting, and we’ll be here as it happens.

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U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region To Be A Rich Domestic Lithium Resource

CleanTechnica EVs

Analysis Concludes the Region Could Meet the Nation’s Need for the Critical Mineral through Extraction from Geothermal Brines Using Innovative. [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region To Be A Rich Domestic Lithium Resource appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The US is getting its first vertical agrivoltaics system

Electrek

Agrivoltaics – when land is used for agriculture and solar power generation – isn’t new to the US, but vertical agrivoltaics are. more… The post The US is getting its first vertical agrivoltaics system appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW i5 review, GM EV home backup, VW chooses NACS, free fast charging: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EV models are losing their tax-credit eligibility in 2024? Which new Toyota plug-in hybrid is claimed to go 55 electric miles in its home-market version? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 22, 2023. In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we found this electric.

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TSLA analysts share their Q4 2023 and 2024 predictions

Teslarati

Tesla (TSLA) analysts predict the company will reach its 2023 guidance but face more challenges in 2024. TSLA Q4 2023 Analyst Predictions Tesla is expected to report a solid fourth quarter this year during its last earnings call for 2023. Based on 14 analysts on an LSEG poll, the Texas-based company is forecasted to report about 473,000 units delivered in the fourth quarter and a total of 1.82 million vehicle deliveries worldwide for the year. “The fourth quarter is typically the strongest

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NIO ET9 — Sleek, Slick, & Smart

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO held its NIO Day 2023 a few days ago. The first thing that stood out to me about the. [continued] The post NIO ET9 — Sleek, Slick, & Smart appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]

Electrek

LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. more… The post LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina

Green Car Reports

Vinfast will use franchised dealerships to sell cars in the U.S.—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. As of Thursday, the.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai to release 2024 Model Y refresh as competition heats up in China

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Shanghai plans to release 2024 Model Y refresh as competition heats up in China. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Gigafactory Shanghai is already preparing to produce the 2024 refresh Model Y. Mass production on the new Model Y is expected to start by mid-2024. The new Model Y units will be produced in the new phase of Gigafactory Shanghai.

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Toyota Gets Roasted And An FTC Complaint From Public Citizen For Misleading Advertising

CleanTechnica EVs

Toyota isn’t the most popular auto brand among EV fans. Ironically, many normal folk think Toyota is an EV leader. [continued] The post Toyota Gets Roasted And An FTC Complaint From Public Citizen For Misleading Advertising appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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