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Rove plans 20 amenity-packed California EV charging stations

Green Car Reports

Road-trip EV charging often doesn’t always give traveling motorists the break they need. But it can and will get more convenient, and one such template, from startup Rove, was revealed this past week in Southern California. Rove broke ground and detailed plans for its inaugural charging center, in Santa Ana, California, which appears to.

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How Disney Packed Big Emotion Into a Little Robot

Cars That Think

On Wednesday, at the 2023 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) , in Detroit, a Disney Research team presented a brand new robotic character during their evening keynote address. The adorable robot packs an enormous amount of expression into its child-size body, from its highly expressive head and two wiggly antennae to its stubby little legs.

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Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated

Electrek

Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. more… The post Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla stacks massive supply of Cybertruck castings hinting production is near

Teslarati

Tesla is stacking a massive supply of Cybertruck castings at Gigafactory Texas, hinting the production is near, which means deliveries aren’t far behind either. Tesla Cybertruck production has been nearing for months as the company has shown early-stage validation, public road testing, crash assessments, and some of the best-built Cybertruck units, all within the past few months.

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

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2025 Volvo EX30 EV will start at $36,245 in US form

Green Car Reports

Volvo has revealed U.S. pricing for its compact, Chinese-made electric car, the EX30. The 2025 Volvo EX30 will come in Core, Plus, and Ultra versions for the U.S., with all but the Core offered in a choice of single-motor rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions. The base EX30 Core, which is single-motor only, will start at $36,245.

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A Heat Pump Water Heater Will Save All the Electricity You’ll Need to Power Your Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

A common critique of the “electrify everything” movement is that it will be near impossible to produce enough clean electricity to replace the fossil fuels used in buildings and transportation and make sure the grid is strong enough to deliver it.

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Tesla Model Y outsells all other passenger cars again in a bumper month of EV sales

The Driven EV News

Tesla dominated another good month of EV sales as more affordable options hit the market, with BYD and the MG4 also doing well. The post Tesla Model Y outsells all other passenger cars again in a bumper month of EV sales appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?

Green Car Reports

Tesla late Thursday introduced yet another price cut for its Model 3 and Model Y, as represented on its consumer website, bringing the price of these new EVs down to their lowest ever. The move, cutting up to $2,250 off these models, depending on the version, directly follows news earlier this week that, globally, third-quarter Tesla deliveries.

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Norway’s EVs At A Record 93% Share

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs at a record 93% share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.1% year on year. The gains in share came from erosion of combustion vehicle volume, rather than growth in EV volume. Overall auto volume was 10,342 units, down almost 30% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was September’s bestseller.

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Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’

Electrek

Tesla is planning to build something called “Giga Water Loop” just outside of Gigafactory Texas in Austin. But we are not sure what it is. more… The post Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’ appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla Semi electric truck does 1,732 km in a single day in independent trial

The Driven EV News

A Tesla Semi truck has impressed during an independent study by completing 1,732 km in a single day with just three charging stops. The post Tesla Semi electric truck does 1,732 km in a single day in independent trial appeared first on The Driven.

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Lucid Air Pure tops Tesla Model S in range: 410 miles, under $80,000

Green Car Reports

Lucid Motors on Thursday confirmed that the base single-motor rear-wheel-drive Pure version of its Air electric luxury sedan will offer 410 miles of EPA-rated driving range—more than a Tesla Model S—for less than $80,000. The Lucid Air Pure RWD is available to order now with a base price of $78,900 (including a mandatory $1,500.

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EVs Take 63.4% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Dominates

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take 63.4% share in Sweden, up from 55.2% year on year. Most of the plugin growth came from full electrics, which alone took 44.4% share. Overall auto volume was 28,130 units, up some 28% YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production

Electrek

Tesla has started to hire for a lot of positions meant to deploy a volume production line for the Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada. more… The post Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production appeared first on Electrek.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Tesla lithium refinery to start productionIN Q1 2024

Teslarati

Tesla’s lithium refinery in Robstown will start production on the first day of 2024. The company’s Sr. Manager of Operations shared details about Tesla’s lithium refinery. “We will begin commissioning the assets roughly the first of next year, and that will continue, in earnest, over the first half of next year. They will start ramping up production the latter half of next year,” said Tesla Sr.

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Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen on Friday confirmed plans for a new electric version of the Golf hatchback, to be built in Wolfsburg, Germany, starting later in the decade. A more specific timeline wasn't given, but VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. Announced in 2021, SSP is due to be a.

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39% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! — China EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over 750,000 sales last month, up 36% year over year (YoY) and a new record. That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 4.6 million units. Share-wise, with August showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 39% market share!

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Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in best video yet

Electrek

A short video was posted to the internet today with the best view of Cybertruck’s interior yet, including a glimpse at the car’s main interface in action. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in best video yet appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck sighted with apparent Starlink Mobility dish

Teslarati

Photos were recently shared depicting two Tesla Cybertruck units that were wrapped in colorful graffiti. One of the all-electric pickup trucks has now been sighted with what appears to be a Starlink Mobility dish on its roof. Tesla has been having fun with the release candidates of the Cybertruck. Some units have been sighted with a faux Ford F-150 wrap, and another has been spotted with a loud green Toyota Tundra wrap.

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Nissan Hyper Urban concept EV taps V2G tech, flaunts bold design

Green Car Reports

Nissan is unveiling four EV concepts in the weeks leading up to the 2023 Tokyo auto show. Each will have the prefix "hyper," with one debuting each week until the Tokyo show's press day, scheduled for Oct. 25. First up is the Hyper Urban crossover which, according to Nissan's press materials, targets "urban- and suburban-based professionals.".

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EVs Take A Record 29.3% Share In France — Tesla Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take a record 29.3% of the French auto market, up from 24.2% year on year. Full electrics alone took close to 20% of the market, also a new record high. Diesels hit a record low, at 8.5% share.

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Is Powerwall 3 a precursor to Tesla finally going V2G?

Electrek

The newly launched Powerwall 3 might be an indication that Tesla is finally getting ready to bring bi-directional charging (V2G) to its electric vehicles. more… The post Is Powerwall 3 a precursor to Tesla finally going V2G? appeared first on Electrek.

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The Elias project: Artificial Intelligence research for sustainable innovation

Innovation News Network

Learn about the Elias project which is focused on AI research as a driver for economic development and sustainable innovation. The post The Elias project: Artificial Intelligence research for sustainable innovation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric VW Golf, Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, EV charging oases: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

VW confirms an electric Golf. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs.

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Tesla Rules In Europe, Volkswagen Climbing — Europe EV Sales Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but the Volkswagen brand continues to recover. Approximately 270,000 plugin vehicles were registered in August in Europe, +68% year over year (YoY). That’s the market’s highest growth rate since June 2021.

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The world’s first artificial energy island just got the go-ahead

Electrek

The world’s first artificial energy island has secured its environmental permit, so it’s now all systems go in Belgium. more… The post The world’s first artificial energy island just got the go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck acceleration shines in recent sighting

Teslarati

Elon Musk has noted in the past that Tesla does not make slow cars. The CEO has stayed true to his word. Even the Tesla Semi, the company’s Class 8 all-electric truck, is arguably the fastest-accelerating truck in its class. And as per a recent sighting, the Cybertruck is definitely no different. The Cybertruck is a Tesla through and through, though its design is a lot more radical than the company’s other vehicles.

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2024 Genesis GV60 EV adds lower-priced version with more range

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh.

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UK EV Share At 23.4% — Tesla Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw the UK EV share at 23.4% of the auto market, up from 22.4% year on year. Full electric sales grew in volume by 19% YoY, slightly less growth than the overall market. Overall auto volume was 272,610 units, up 21% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500

Electrek

The IRS released new guidance on the EV tax credit today, and the changes mean that starting next year, low- and middle-income buyers will be able to get the full $7,500 credit even if they don’t have enough tax liability. more… The post EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500 appeared first on Electrek.

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Nikola to start delivery of hydrogen trucks within a few weeks

Teslarati

It took some time, but Nikola has finally taken a solid step forward with its hydrogen vehicles. As per recent reports, Nikola celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell trucks on September 28 at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The celebration was shared with 900 customers, suppliers, and supporters of the company. In a comment, Nikola CEO Steve Girsky stated that the event was the culmination of a lot of work and effort on the truck maker’s part. “T

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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash signals range-boosting heat pump

Green Car Reports

The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash might sound like a special version of the electric pickup that accelerates quicker or charges faster. But it’s merely a new trim level of the Lightning lineup. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is pitched by Ford as a “tech-focused” proposition for shoppers, and positioned between the XLT and.

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Australia: Electric Vehicles Exceed 10% of Auto Sales for First Time!

CleanTechnica EVs

Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% came with a plug. Approximately 8% of these (8,821 units sold) were battery electric and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plugin hybrid EVs.

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Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action

Electrek

Tesla has managed to weasel its way out of a class-action lawsuit over its Full Self-Driving claims because it argued that customers have agreed to take any issue to arbitration in their contracts. more… The post Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action appeared first on Electrek.

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