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- spectrum.ieee.org Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype
The numbers don’t support persistent fears of lithium-ion conflagrations
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Electric vehicles and hybrids grow to a record-high 18% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
cross-posted from: https://fosstodon.org/users/spiritedpause/statuses/111521759373781208 >Electric vehicles and hybrids grow to a record-high 18% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales > > https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61004 > > @cars > @electricvehicles > \#cars #electricvehicles
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Four out of ten cars in Bergen/Norway are electric
www.nrk.no 50.000 elbiler i BergenFire av ti biler i Bergen er elektriske. Byen befester med det posisjonen som elbilhovedstad i Norge, skriver Elbilforeningen i en pressemelding. Det ruller nå 50.000 elbiler på veiene i Bergen. Bærum har en elbilandel på 38,7 mens Oslo er nummer tre på statistikken med en prosentandel på 37,3.
50,000 electric cars in Bergen
> Four out of ten cars in Bergen are electric. The city thereby consolidates its position as the electric car capital in Norway, writes the Electric Vehicle Association in a press release. There are now 50,000 electric cars on the roads in Bergen. Bærum has an electric car share of 38.7, while Oslo is number three in the statistics with a percentage of 37.3.
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EVgo discusses broken charger updates
www.theverge.com EVgo is trying to turn around complaints about slow, broken EV chargersEVgo is attempting to do its part to fix unreliable EV chargers.
- electrek.co Kia EV9 sales slowed by premium prices, quality issues ahead of US debut
Despite a promising start, Kia’s new flagship EV9 sales have stalled out with a premium price tag and quality issues...
- electrek.co Still in the game: A week with the Nissan Ariya
In a world where electric vehicles are rapidly entering the norm, Nissan is catching up to the pack with the...
- electrek.co XPeng offers first (camo'd) glimpse at its upcoming X9 multipurpose vehicle (MPV)
Ahead of its expected launch in Q4 of this year, XPeng Motors has shared three new images of its X9...
- electrek.co Volvo preps for an all-EV future with plans to shift US and Canadian workforce
Volvo Cars is preparing to go all-electric by 2030. To do so, Volvo is shifting US and Canadian operations as...
- electrek.co EVs and hybrids now make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales – this is who's buying them
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery EVs collectively accounted for 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2023.
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Road trip tips?
Hi all the family and I are going to be going on a road trip and renting a Tesla Model Y. We’re going to be going from Salt Lake City to Anaheim/Disneyland and just wanted to reach out and see if you have any tips for first time EV drivers.
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Hilton to add EV chargers
www.theverge.com Tesla will install up to 20,000 versatile EV chargers at Hilton locationsRenting an EV on trips may not be a drag once Hiltons get more chargers.
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Chargers at Austin Target
GM-branded “Ultium” chargers have been installed at Target Arboretum in Austin TX. They’ve been working on these for a year and they STILL aren’t turned on. Why does this take so long? Looks like they are powered by EVgo and even have a Chademo cord which surprises me.
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Do any Chinese EVs support AA/Carplay?
Might be shouting into the void, but do any brands support Android Auto or CarPlay?
If this isn’t the correct c/, would you please point me in the c/orrect direction? Thanks
- electrek.co BYD posts staggering profit surge, record deliveries amid China’s EV price war
China’s top EV maker, BYD, saw profits surge 145% in the second quarter, aided by record deliveries. The staggering growth...
- electrek.co Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla's Model Y in China
After the new EV5’s debut last week, we are finally learning the starting price of the compact electric SUV. And...
- electrek.co Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles
Three gas-powered Ford models are out as the Blue Oval brand makes way for new electric vehicles. The move comes...
- www.teslarati.com Renault targets spring 2024 IPO for electric vehicle unit Ampere
Renault CEO Luca de Meo noted that Ampere will be spun off from the rest of the company on November 1, 2023.
- electrek.co XPeng buying Didi's Smart electric car unit to launch new affordable EV brand in 2024
Chinese EV maker XPeng (XPEV) announced Monday it plans to buy out Didi Global’s Smart electric car division. XPeng revealed...
- www.teslarati.com Tesla opens V4 Supercharger in U.K., the first with contactless payment
Tesla has opened the first V4 Supercharger stall in the United Kingdom at the Tesla Centre in Tottenham, and it is also the first in the world with contactless payment.
- www.teslarati.com Volkswagen ID.7 Pro Package presales open starting at $61,479
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro package is available to preorder at a starting price of $61,479. VW has high hopes for the ID.7 in the United States.
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I Drive The Lotus Eletre For The First Time! A Charging Monster w/ Fantastic Interior & Performance
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- www.evspecifications.com Samsung SDI plans on building the first LFP EV battery facility in South Korea
Business Korea reports that according to its industry and government sources, Samsung SDI and the Ulsan city officials are in talks regarding the expansion of the company's Ulsan plant with an LFP battery production line. If these talks lead to...
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VW starts production of the ID.7 in Emden, Germany
ecomento.de VW startet Produktion des ID.7 in EmdenIm VW-Werk Emden startet die Produktion der neuen Elektroauto-Limousine ID.7. Auf den Markt kommt sie Ende 2023.
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Mercedes EQS & EQE rumoured to receive 800-volt system
www.electrive.com Mercedes EQS & EQE rumoured to receive 800-volt system - electrive.comMercedes-Benz will reportedly upgrade its EQE and EQS electric models to an 800-volt electrical system from 2025, allowing for charging capacities over 200 kW. According to media reports, the switch to 800-volt system voltage is part of a larger upgrade of the EVA2 platform, which will then be calle...
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Inside the Rimac Nevera: The $2.5 Million Dollar Electric Supercar!
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Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
electrek.co Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla's NACS, driven by GM's adoptionHonda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s...
- electrek.co Jaguar is scrapping the I-Pace as part of its EV revamp, electric 4-door GT due 2024
As Jaguar revamps its lineup to prepare for the electric future, the I-Pace will reportedly be left behind. Jaguar’s new...
- electrek.co Rivian’s new Dual-Motor R1S and R1T earn over 350 miles of EPA range with additional large battery pack
EV maker Rivian’s new Dual-Motor R1T and R1S finally received official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings. And compared to the...
- electrek.co Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA spotted as entry-level EV with a familiar look
The new entry-level electric Mercedes-Benz was spotted testing ahead of its world debut next month. From what the images show,...
- arstechnica.com Can we please just go back to using smaller wheels and tires?
And now, a rant about wheels and tires that are too big.
- techcrunch.com Tesla supplier CATL unveils battery that can add up to 400km of range in 10 minutes | TechCrunch
CATL, the Chinese battery giant and a major supplier to Tesla, has unveiled its latest product that aims to solve electric vehicles' charging and range
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What Really happens to used Electric Car Batteries? - (you might be surprised)
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- www.teslarati.com Cruise explains driverless robotaxi traffic fiasco in San Francisco
On Friday night, as many as 10 Cruise driverless robotaxis ended up stopping in San Francisco's North Beach.