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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20

Green Car Reports

Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced its Robotaxi. The Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle is so.

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It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control

Electrek

We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked.

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Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, I wrote about having only an electric car as a powerful storm was powering toward my family’s home. I looked at the implications if you are evacuating and if you are staying. We decided to stay. Luckily for us, the storm slightly weakened and turned slightly south, saving our. [continued] The post Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk explains Tesla Robovan suspension system

Teslarati

When the Robovan approached the stage at Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, it became evident that the electric vehicle maker was definitely not shying away from creating machines that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie. But while the event itself was thin on technical details about the Cybercab and the Robovan, CEO Elon Musk did share some information about the people hauler’s suspension system.

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

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Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers

Green Car Reports

Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV drivers more easily. That starts with making the Uber Green option all-electric—in some cities, at least. Uber Green currently includes both EVs and hybrids, but Uber announced Tuesday that it had enough.

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Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving without any data

Electrek

There was one big thing missing from Tesla’s autonomy event yesterday: data. Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving, but you just have to believe him despite the fact that he has been wrong about it every year for the past five years.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla 10/10 “We, Robot” Robotaxi unveiling event

Teslarati

Tesla’s highly-anticipated 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling event, dubbed “We, Robot,” is finally here. To state that expectations are high for the Robotaxi would be an understatement, as CEO Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea that the vehicle would be a huge player in Tesla’s future. “We, Robot” is being held at the Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, CA, with remarks expected to start around 7 p.m.

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Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses

Green Car Reports

Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. "If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people's jobs would be lost," said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is.

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Rivian’s R1T is getting a new solar-powered tonneau cover ‘to go further’ and ‘do anything’

Electrek

Rivian’s (RIVN) electric pickup is getting unique new accessories. Worksport (WKSP) is releasing aftermarket accessories for the Rivian’s R1T , including its solar-powered SOLIS tonneau cover.

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Plugin Vehicles Now 22% of World Auto Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

What falling sales? Plugins grew by 19% YoY! Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 19% in August 2024 compared to August 2023. There were 1.5 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 6% YoY (year over year), but plugin hybrids jumped 51% YoY, selling close to half a million units, [continued] The post Plugin Vehicles Now 22% of World Auto Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Tesla Model 3 LR RWD launches in the UK 

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) variant with 436 miles of range was recently launched in the United Kingdom (UK). The Tesla Model 3 LR RWD starts at £44,990. For comparison, Tesla UK priced the Model 3 RWD at £39,990 and the Long Range All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) variant at £49,990 before savings. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD costs £59,990 before options.

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GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs

Green Car Reports

General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has a number for the level of cost-cutting that's potentially gone into the next Bolt EV. As reported by InsideEVs, GM executives said at an investor conference that LFP cells would combine with other.

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Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van

Electrek

Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks.

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Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics

The Driven EV News

Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. The post Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics appeared first on The Driven.

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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 teases Cybercab inductive charging and robot cleaning system

Teslarati

Tesla is definitely going all in on its Cybercab efforts. During the vehicle’s unveiling at the “We, Robot” event, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybercab would not be equipped with a NACS charging port. Instead, the vehicle would exclusively use an inductive charging system. The use of inductive charging for the Cybercab highlights Tesla’s commitment to operating the Robotaxi autonomously.

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VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, brand boss Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). "We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices," Schaefer said in the interview. One of those affordable models will be.

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BMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3

Electrek

BMW’s electric vehicles are “winning over customers worldwide,” with sales rising by double-digits in the third quarter. With over 100,000 EVs sold over the last three months, BMW is taking market share from European rivals.

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This AI-Powered Invention Machine Automates Eureka Moments

Cars That Think

Just outside Lausanne, Switzerland, in a meeting room wallpapered with patent drawings, Ioannis Ierides faced a classic sales challenge: demonstrating his product’s advantages within the short span of his customer’s attention. Ierides is a business-development manager at Iprova , a company that sells ideas for invention with an element of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Tesla prepared to deploy mobile Superchargers in areas affected by Hurricane Milton

Teslarati

Tesla has shared a number of reminders to its customers in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. The electric vehicle maker also shared some details about its charging strategy after the hurricane had passed. As per a report from NBC News , Hurricane Milton continued to intensify as it approached the Tampa Bay, Florida area. With the east coast of the United States still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, tensions are high as Hurricane Milton grew into a Category 4 stor

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Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

Green Car Reports

A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new.

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GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China

Electrek

In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market.

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Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge

The Driven EV News

All-electric ID.7 Pro S electric sedan achieves nearly-800km range on a single battery charge, serving to demonstrate the continuing evolution of battery electric vehicle technology. The post Volkswagen ID.7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla posts livestream link to 10/10 Robotaxi event

Teslarati

The pieces are now in place for the unveiling of the Tesla Robotaxi, a vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has predicted could very well build the company’s future. As the highly-anticipated occasion approaches, Tesla has shared the official livestream link to the Robotaxi unveiling, dubbed “We, Robot.” The livestream link to the Robotaxi unveiling event was posted by the electric vehicle maker on its official account on social media platform X.

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Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

Green Car Reports

Toyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure.

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Best Selling Automakers for EVs in the World — Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Following up on our report on the best selling electric vehicle models in the world in August, here’s a report on the top selling brands and auto groups in the world EV market. Top Selling Brands In August, #1 BYD, now deep into pricing out the competition (fossil fueled and electric…) didn’t. [continued] The post Best Selling Automakers for EVs in the World — Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm still smashing its own power records

Electrek

Portugal’s WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – is now four years old and still breaking its own power output records.

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Tesla’s goal with the Cybercab: ‘Individualized Mass Transit’ [OPINION]

Teslarati

Tesla’s ultimate goal with the Cybercab is to deliver an “individualized mass transit” vehicle. In extension, the Robovan enables Tesla to transport a larger group of people at a time. The “We, Robot” event revealed that Tesla didn’t just design the Cybercab, Robovan, and Optimus because they were cool or for its bottom line.

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2025 Lexus LX flagship gains hybrid powertrain option

Green Car Reports

Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus LX 700h hybrid arrives at the beginning of 2025 Lexus has offered hybrid powertrains in its LS flagship sedan and LC flagship coupe for some time, and now it's adding one to those models' SUV counterpart. The 2025.

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EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives 

CleanTechnica EVs

September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY, but still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (350,000+). Tesla was the. [continued] The post EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling

Electrek

Waymo has hired Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs, responsible for product and program Management of all Tesla vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling.

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Tesla Robotaxi represents $1T in value, Musk to address near-term pain points: Wedbush

Teslarati

Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event is just about 24 hours away, and analysts are getting their final thoughts regarding what some say is the most “widely anticipated” industry event ever. Dan Ives of Wedbush has put out his final note prior to the event today, putting in some thoughts regarding the implications of Tesla’s Robotaxi Event, what its valuation could be, and what some investors could see as a result of the unveiling of a self-driving platform if that is what is

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UK bus operator commits £500 million to buy 1,200 zero emission buses

The Driven EV News

UK bus operator Go-Ahead has announced plans to invest £500 million in the purchase of 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses over the next three years. The post UK bus operator commits £500 million to buy 1,200 zero emission buses appeared first on The Driven.

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The Cost Of EV Batteries Will Hit A Key Milestone In 2026, Says Goldman Sachs

CleanTechnica EVs

The cost of EV batteries will probably keep falling over the next two years, but there are plenty of good reasons to buy an electric vehicle sooner rather than later. The post The Cost Of EV Batteries Will Hit A Key Milestone In 2026, Says Goldman Sachs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme is back for the fourth time

Electrek

Tesla will once again allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to a new vehicle purchase, even though it previously said that this program would never return after it ended for the third time 11 days ago.

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