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EV battery costs dropped 90% in last 15 years

Green Car Reports

The average price of a lithium-ion battery pack for a light-duty EV has decreased 90% over the past 15 years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates. In 2023, the DOE estimates pack prices averaged $139/kwh on a usable-energy basis for production at scale, meaning at least 100,000 units per year. That's still not quite at the magical.

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China Now Doing “Extensive” Vehicle-to-Grid Trials

CleanTechnica EVs

Vehicle-to-grid discussions have been around for as long as I’ve been reading about electric vehicles. The concept is simple: electric vehicles have big batteries, cars are parked most of the day (about 95% of the time), and those batteries could be used to help the grid deal with fluctuations in. [continued] The post China Now Doing “Extensive” Vehicle-to-Grid Trials appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales

The Driven EV News

Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent. The post Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales appeared first on The Driven.

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Amazon Vies for Nuclear-Powered Data Center

Cars That Think

When Amazon Web Services paid US $650 million in March for another data center to add to its armada, the tech giant thought it was buying a steady supply of nuclear energy to power it, too. The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station outside of Berick, Pennsylvania, which generates 2.5 gigawatts of nuclear energy, sits adjacent to the humming data center and had been directly powering it since the center opened in 2023.

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

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2025 Nissan Leaf is now cheaper than Versa economy car

Green Car Reports

Thanks to incentives, the 2025 Nissan Leaf is now the automaker's cheapest model regardless of powertrain type, reports CarsDirect, undercutting the gasoline Versa economy car. The base 2025 Nissan Leaf S starts at $29,280 with destination, but through September 3 it's eligible for $7,500 in NMAC Special APR cash, which is essentially a rebate.

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UK Speeds Up ICE Vehicle Ban (Again)

CleanTechnica EVs

While some auto industry folks, some oil-soaked investors, and some tech-adoption laggards would love to believe the EV revolution is over and EV market share will stop growing, the fact is: the future is electric. EV sales continue to grow in most places (Germany’s policy chaos and EV market excluded), [continued] The post UK Speeds Up ICE Vehicle Ban (Again) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NIST Announces Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

Cars That Think

Today, almost all data on the Internet, including bank transactions, medical records, and secure chats, is protected with an encryption scheme called RSA (named after its creators Rivest, Shamir, and Adleman ). This scheme is based on a simple fact—it is virtually impossible to calculate the prime factors of a large number in a reasonable amount of time, even on the world’s most powerful supercomputer.

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Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US

Green Car Reports

After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo's plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. shortly. It joins the related Volvo EX90 which has been in production at the plant since June. U.S.-built Polestar 3s will be sold locally, as well as in.

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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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Lucid offers cheaper Air models with demo cars now available starting under $57,000

Electrek

Lucid’s electric luxury sedan is more affordable than ever. With Lucid Air demo cars now available to buy, you can snag one for under $57,000. That’s down over $20,000 from when the Air hit the market.

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

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Top-selling utes and hybrids are thirstier and dirtier than claimed, study finds

The Driven EV News

Three of Australia's top-selling utes use more diesel than estimated and produce more nitrogen oxide than allowed in lab tests, a new real-world test has found. The post Top-selling utes and hybrids are thirstier and dirtier than claimed, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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Fratzonic: EVs have to sound like something, but does it have to be ICE?

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona electrifies a hallowed muscle-car nameplate. And it features an elaborate sound generator to replicate the exhaust noise of the V-8 that will not be offered in the new Charger. Unveiled in March, the Daytona is the all-electric version of the redesigned Charger, which will also be sold with a gasoline.

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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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New Mexico just announced a nearly $1 billion solar cell factory

Electrek

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and solar cell manufacturer Ebon Solar jointly announced that a nearly $1 billion solar cell factory will be built in New Mexico.

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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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Tesla Megapack site in Queensland begins expansions beside coal plant

Teslarati

Construction has begun on expansions to a battery energy storage system (BESS) using Tesla Megapacks in Queensland, Australia, set to become one of the largest battery projects in the state. The Stanwell battery in Queensland has begun construction and is set to use 324 of Tesla’s 2XL Megapack units to form a 300MW/1,200MWh BESS project, as detailed in a report on Monday from Renew Economy.

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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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Major New Commitment from Nearly 350 Mayors to Accelerate US Electric Vehicle Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

Mayors pledge to electrify 50% of city fleets by 2030 and increase EV infrastructure by 500% by 2035 EV transition will save taxpayer dollars, improve public health, increase access to charging, and create clean energy jobs, while sending strong market signals to manufacturers Washington, DC — Today, as a part. [continued] The post Major New Commitment from Nearly 350 Mayors to Accelerate US Electric Vehicle Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Anyone with $100,000 can get a Cybertruck now despite Tesla’s 1 million reservations

Electrek

Despite Tesla having over 1 million reservations for the Cybertruck and claiming that demand was secured for years, anyone with $100,000 can now get a Cybertruck in the US even though Tesla delivered only about 25,000 to US reservation holders.

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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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Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept previews possible performance EV

Green Car Reports

Cadillac is thinking about leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it will be propelled by electric powertrains. The brand has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a possible EV convertible called the Sollei concept. On Friday at Monterey Car Week, the American luxury brand showed the Cadillac Opulent Velocity.

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EV Skeptics Clinging to Anything to Try to Deny Obvious Tech Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s funny — this article idea came to mind just before I saw Steve Hanley’s latest piece. That article was focused on a survey of US auto dealerships showing that they are not particularly eager or excited to sell EVs. I wasn’t specifically thinking about auto dealerships, but something has. [continued] The post EV Skeptics Clinging to Anything to Try to Deny Obvious Tech Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck has received a few new aftermarket modification packages that turn it into an electric tank for military applications – or for safety-concerned civilians.

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I took a Tesla Cybertruck Demo Drive — Here’s what I learned

Teslarati

Upon learning that Tesla was offering Cybertruck Demo Drives across the United States, I decided to sign up for one. I have not gotten my hands on what is inarguably the most unorthodox vehicle on the market right now (and likely ever), but I’ve been lucky enough to see plenty of them in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida, where I took a vacation in April.

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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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Never Been Better Time To Buy A Used EV — Prices Drop 20.5%!

CleanTechnica EVs

Been thinking about getting an electric car but not sure when to jump in? Like the majority of Americans, you shopping used cars? Well, if so, it seems your time has come! Used electric car prices were down 20.5% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. [continued] The post Never Been Better Time To Buy A Used EV — Prices Drop 20.5%!

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NIO just made its first Tesla Model Y challenger, and the interior looks too familiar

Electrek

NIO’s answer to the Tesla Model Y, its new Onvo L60 electric SUV, just rolled off the assembly line. As production kicks off, NIO’s Onvo brand unveiled interior details for the first time. At first glance, it looks suspiciously familiar.

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Tesla Energy is gaining more credibility from analysts in stock breakdowns

Teslarati

Tesla Energy is starting to gain some more credibility from Wall Street analysts as their stock breakdowns ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are factoring in the company’s lesser-acknowledged division after several strong quarters this year. Tesla is widely known as an automotive company, but many investors, analysts, and even reporters tend to leave out the fact that it also operates an energy division.

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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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Electric Air Taxis for 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

CleanTechnica EVs

With the 2024 Olympics over, those of us into this kind of thing are now eager for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Aside from all the sporting fun and the way the Olympics can bring countries together, one good thing about the Olympics is how it can help usher. [continued] The post Electric Air Taxis for 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

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Driving Dystopia: Ford Patents Automated Speed Violation Detection System for Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a system that would effectively convert modern police vehicles into mobile surveillance platforms designed to autonomously track and tattle on speeders. However, the tech doesn't look as though it would have to be limited to the vehicles driven by law enforcement.

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EV battery prices have dropped about 90% in 15 years: data

Teslarati

New data shows that electric vehicle (EV) battery prices dropped substantially in the fifteen-year period running through last year, representing a reduction of around 90 percent total. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reported earlier this month that the average price for a lithium-ion EV battery dropped 90 percent between 2008 and 2023 for light-duty vehicles, based on the cost of usable energy.

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Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes

Green Car Reports

Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world's fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a 10%-80% charge.

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NIO Sales Popping — 44% Growth!

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO continues to grow. At the turn of the month, I focused on covering Xpeng because it had a flurry of news come in, and also boasted 5 months in a row of EV sales growth — both month over month and year over year! However, I didn’t get back. [continued] The post NIO Sales Popping — 44% Growth! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla opens multiple new charging sites across 3 states

The Driven EV News

Tesla opens multiple sites in August, adding 20 new 250 kW chargers with many more to come. The post Tesla opens multiple new charging sites across 3 states appeared first on The Driven.

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