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Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230

Green Car Reports

Polestar and Volvo on Tuesday confirmed details of its rollout of Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption, which the automakers claim will give customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Current Polestar owners can now order a $230 NACS adapter through their local service center, with.

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Tesla bull ARK expects ‘multi-trillion’ dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

Teslarati

Tesla bull ARK Invest released a more extensive prediction on the automaker’s plans to launch a Robotaxi fleet next year. The firm said it expects the Robotaxi platform to be a “multi-trillion dollar” opportunity and believes it could dominate long-standing rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk said at both the “We, Robot” event and the Q3 2024 Earnings Call that they expect autonomous ridesharing to be approved for operation in both Califo

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The US’s largest offshore wind farm is on budget and on time

Electrek

Dominion Energy has hit a major milestone in the construction of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind ( CVOW ) project. The company has put in place 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations during the first installation season, surpassing its initial target of 70 monopiles.

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Chinese electric truck claims record charge of 500 kWh in drive from Melbourne to Sydney

The Driven EV News

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose claims an Australian charging record of more than 500 kWh in a single session during a trip from Melbourne to Sydney. The post Chinese electric truck claims record charge of 500 kWh in drive from Melbourne to Sydney appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Hyundai Intium concept previews Nexo fuel-cell SUV successor

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept previewing a production-bound hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025. Called the Intium SUV, the concept is slated to make its formal debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show in a few weeks' time, with a simultaneous unveiling at the 2024 Guangzhou auto show in China. Hyundai.

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Tesla continues California domination, still holding over 50 percent EV market share

Teslarati

Tesla is continuing its long-standing tradition of dominating electric vehicle sales in California. Despite an increased number of competitors and models attempting to take market share from the company, Tesla still holds over fifty percent of the EV segment in the Golden State. Although Tesla lost 8.5 percent of its market share compared to last year in the same time frame, it still holds 54.5 percent of the EV sales in California in 2024.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Production Is Moving To America

InsideEVs

Ford and LGES have agreed to move Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan.

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Ford pausing F-150 Lighting electric truck production for six weeks

Green Car Reports

Ford will pause production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, reports Reuters. "We continue to adjust production for an optimal mix of sales growth and profitability," the automaker said in a statement to Reuters regarding the six-week production pause, which overlaps with a week in December when all Ford.

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ spotted in China with several big changes

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y refresh, coded “Juniper,” has been spotted in China with several big changes to its exterior as the automaker plans to revamp its best-selling vehicle. It appears the new look will first launch in China but will likely not be put out for deliveries until next year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has maintained that the new Model Y will not be out in 2024 on two separate occasions this year.

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Toyota’s production falls for the first time in 4 years as slow EV shift proves costly

Electrek

Japan’s largest automaker is struggling as low-priced Chinese EV makers, like BYD, continue gaining an edge. Toyota’s global output fell for the first time in four years in the first half of 2024. Is the company’s slow shift to EVs to blame?

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

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BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute

The Driven EV News

BYD says interest in new plug in hybrid Shark 6 ute means it could become the best selling car in Australia. The post BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can fly

Green Car Reports

Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 commuters in the suburb of Ekero boarded the electric.

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Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready for the U.S.

Teslarati

Tesla’s high-tech adaptive headlights are almost ready to be released in the United States, according to a company executive. In January, Tesla rolled out Adaptive Headlights on the new “Highland” Model 3 in Europe. The tech was designed to focus on reducing glare and increasing visibility by only dimming individual pixels, not the entire headlight altogether.

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Toyota to buy clean power from a $1.1 billion solar farm in Texas

Electrek

Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion.

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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 Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

EV Central

The radical BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is open for orders and will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs. Pricing for the hotly-anticipated PHEV was revealed at an outback bash near Broken Hill. As a limited offer BYD is also throwing in a $500 credit for accessories, which include bullbars, a roller tonneau cover, canopy and sports bar. READ MORE: BYD Shark 6 first drive review READ MORE: First overseas drive: BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute READ MORE: Bigger BYD Shark electrified ute could shake

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2025 Lucid Gravity costs $94,900, targets 440 miles of range

Green Car Reports

The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range and more than 800 hp, Lucid confirmed Tuesday. Order books are scheduled to open Nov. 7 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for a Gravity Grand Touring model priced at $94,900 before.

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Tesla launches low-voltage connector standard to simplify EV transition

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched a new standard for the low-voltage connections in electric vehicles (EVs), which the company says will reduce necessary connection types in most EVs from over 200 to just six. In post on its blog on Monday, Tesla officially launched the Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which is a group of six standardized EV connectors meant to simplify the manufacturing of EVs and help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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Tesla is doubling the size of Gigafactory Texas

Electrek

Tesla has applied for permits to double the size of Gigafactory Texas in Austin as it adds new vehicle production.

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GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Everyone knows about the legendary “Humvee,” officially called the HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. For decades, it’s been the main ride for not only the U.S. military, but for other militaries globally. Before it became the standard, the U.S. military used a variety of other vehicles, [continued] The post GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to Michigan

Green Car Reports

Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production will move from Poland to Michigan The move will translate into federal EV tax credit eligibility The Ford Mustang Mach-E is assembled in Mexico LG Energy Solution will shift production of batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan in 2025, checking a box for federal EV tax-credit.

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Tesla is getting price target upgrades from analysts after key earnings

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is getting some well-deserved price target upgrades from Wall Street analysts after it reported what will likely be looked at as its key earnings call for 2024. Tesla reported a massive beat in earnings per share , while it missed revenue slightly last Wednesday. Its biggest surprise came from its automotive margins, which were up to levels that both analysts and investors wanted to see.

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These 3 Tesla insiders, including Elon’s own brother, are preparing to sell $300 million in TSLA stock

Electrek

Three Tesla insiders, including Elon Musk’s own brother, are preparing to sell about $300 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks.

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Hyundai Initium Hydrogen Concept Shows Where Design Is Headed Next

InsideEVs

It’s powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that provides a maximum range of 404 miles. And it can power your home.

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Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV

Green Car Reports

Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera's in-house designed software and battery pack, according to a company press release. Solar.

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BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website

The Driven EV News

BYD's first ute is set to take on the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, and is priced to compete - so much so that it's website crashed. The post BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website appeared first on The Driven.

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Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet

Electrek

In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets.

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EVs And Hybrids Catapult Hyundai, Kia October U.S. Sales To New Record

InsideEVs

The Korean car giants saw record October sales in the U.S. thanks to electric and hybrid SUVs.

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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

Green Car Reports

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They're heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy.

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Tesla and Uber launch new incentive program worth $2,000 on Model 3 and Y

Teslarati

Tesla and Uber have launched a new incentive program that is worth up to $2,000 on eligible purchases of the Model 3 and Model Y. The automaker and the ride-sharing company are attempting to get more drivers to utilize electric vehicles for their daily work, and now, Tesla is offering $1,000 in credits upon taking delivery, while Uber will give $1,000 in cash after 100 trips are completed.

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Tesla self-driving test driver: ‘you’re running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift’

Electrek

A new report based on interviews with former test drivers who were part of Tesla’s internal self-driving team reveals the dangerous extremes Tesla is willing to go to test its autonomous driving technologies.

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Nuclear Fusion’s New Idea: An Off-the-Shelf Stellarator

Cars That Think

For a machine that’s designed to replicate a star, the world’s newest stellarator is a surprisingly humble-looking apparatus. The kitchen-table-size contraption sits atop stacks of bricks in a cinder-block room at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, N.J., its parts hand-labeled in marker. The PPPL team invented this nuclear-fusion reactor, completed last year, using mainly off-the-shelf components.

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Tesla wants all new vehicles to be wired like the Cybertruck

Green Car Reports

Tesla wants to apply the 48-volt electrical architecture it debuted in the Cybertruck to vehicles from other brands. In a recent blog post, the automaker explained that it will implement what it calls the Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), building off the 48-volt Cybertruck architecture, in all of its vehicles to help simplify hardware. And.

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Ford Begins Shipping New Tesla NACS Adapters To EV Customers

InsideEVs

Ford now has a new NACS adapter supplier as it awaits quality and supply improvements from the Tesla units.

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Tesla plans to deliver an extra ~500,000 electric cars next year, here’s how

Electrek

Tesla disclosed that it is planning to return to growth in vehicle deliveries next year with an extra ~500,000 electric cars. Here’s how it plans to do it.