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General Motors EVs will adopt the NACS standard in 2025 News 

GM Electric Vehicle Owners to Receive Access to Tesla Superchargers in 2024

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General Motors has joined Ford in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its electric vehicles. During a Twitter Spaces conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, GM CEO Mary Barra revealed that the company will implement the NACS open-source connector standard in all of its EVs by 2025. As part of the collaboration, all GM EVs will gain access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in 2024. Drivers of existing GM EVs will not need to upgrade their vehicles to use Tesla chargers, but will need to use an adapter to make…

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It's set to be Volvo's most economical and environmental EV yet. News 

Volvo Unveils EX30, a Compact Electric SUV

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

Volvo has unveiled its EX30, a premium all-electric SUV that is more affordable than its previous models. With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, this marks the fourth EV release for the company and brings them closer to their goal of becoming fully electric by 2030. The EX30 includes all of Volvo’s typical safety features and updated Park Pilot Assist, which helps you find and get into parking spaces. It also features five exterior colors and Scandinavian-inspired ambient lighting, including the Northern Lights and paired ambient soundscapes. It’s more like…

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Greater Bay Technology claims its Phoenix cell can heat from -4F to 77F in five minutes. News 

Chinese Firm Announces EV Battery Retains Range in Cold Temperatures

Sanjay Patil, ,

Greater Bay Technology, a Chinese startup, has developed a new EV battery that can charge at normal speeds even in cold temperatures. According to Huang Xiangdong, the co-founder and chairman, the Phoenix cell uses superconducting materials and thermal management to heat from -4F to 77F in just five minutes, enabling the battery to charge “within six minutes in all weather conditions.” Huang stated that the Phoenix battery not only addresses the long charging time for EVs but also other pain points. He added that the battery’s range would not be…

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The center touchscreen also integrates with Apple CarPlay. News 

Acura ZDX EV Equipped with Android Auto and Pre-Installed Google Apps

Adriana Marais, , , ,

The 2024 ZDX, Acura’s inaugural fully electric vehicle, is set to debut soon and will now come equipped with a comprehensive range of Google products, such as Android Auto. These features will be accessible across all ZDK models and will provide access to apps like Google Assistant and Google Maps, resulting in a more customized and efficient driving experience. With Google Assistant, you can give voice commands while keeping your eyes on the road to make calls, send text messages to friends, set reminders, change the temperature in your closet,…

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The rear-wheel drive model was qualified for half that amount after the US changed its tax credit guidelines. News 

Tesla Model 3 Qualifies for Maximum $7,500 Tax Credit

Adarsh V.K, , , ,

Tesla has made changes to its website, allowing customers in the US to receive the full federal tax credit of $7,500 for purchasing a Model 3, regardless of the model they choose. This includes the rear-wheel drive, long range, and performance versions. The same tax credit is also available for those purchasing the all-wheel, long-range, or performance Model Y. In March, the U.S. government released revised guidelines for electric vehicles to qualify for a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit to comply with the rules of the Inflation Reduction Act…

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The three-row Microbus revival has a larger battery and more power. News 

VW Unveils ID.Buzz Electric Van for North American Markets

Adriana Marais, ,

The version of the ID.Buzz electric van that will be available in North America has been revealed by Volkswagen, and it has more to offer than just a three-row design with two extra seats. This van is not simply a stretched version of the modern Microbus, as it features a larger 91kWh battery (compared to 82kWh for the two-row), a more powerful 282HP rear-wheel drive motor (compared to 201HP), and a higher top speed of 99MPH (compared to 90MPH). Although there is no information on its range yet, an optional…

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The embattled truck maker doesn't fare well against Ford or Rivian. News 

Lordstown EV Pickup has 174 miles of EPA range

Sanjay Patil, ,

Lordstown Motors’ woes now include the completion of its first electric car. The EPA has rated the Endurance pickup as only 174 miles. For context, the all-wheel-drive Ford F-150 Lightning gets 240 miles on a smaller battery, and the Rivian R1T manages 289 miles. It’s also well below Lordstown’s original claim of 250 miles on the truck, according to the EPA. We have reached out to Lordstown for comment. Autoblog points out that the EPA numbers are sometimes very conservative. The Porsche Taycan, for example, regularly exceeds government-specified range in…

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It’s one of five features the automaker says will now be standard in all its electric vehicles. News 

GM’s automatic emergency braking system is now standardized for its latest EV models

Adarsh V.K, ,

General Motors announced today that it will make five active safety features standard on all electric vehicles from 2023 and beyond. Additionally, the automaker says it is going beyond its commitment to add automatic emergency braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles; The feature will be included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all of its electric cars. The information was revealed after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that all new cars and light trucks must include AEB within three years.…

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Elon Musk on Tuesday visited China for the first time in three years, highlighting the importance of the world's biggest electric market News 

Tesla’s Model Y dominates the Chinese market and leads global sales in the first quarter

Jim Hendler, , ,

China was the largest market for Tesla’s Model Y electric utility vehicle, making it the world’s best-selling vehicle in the first quarter of this year, according to data shared by market research firm Jato with Reuters. Elon Musk visited China on Tuesday for the first time in three years, emphasizing the importance of the world’s largest electricity market. Tesla sold 267,171 Model Ys in the first quarter of this year, of which 94,469 were sold in China, compared to 83,664 in the US and 71,114 in Europe. Overall, Tesla’s biggest…

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Nearly 3,000 EV chargers are also coming to apartments and offices. News 

Tesla opens its Supercharger network to other electric cars in Canada

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Tesla’s plan to open up Superchargers now extends to Canada after the government revealed the company will open access to some of its existing Supercharger network to other brands of electric cars. The effort will begin later this year on a test route between the capital, Ottawa, and Sudbury. By the end of 2025, 750 stations will be opened, of which “at least” 350 will be 250 kW supercharged. This performance is remarkable given the focus on long-distance travel – the Charger’s open route includes a major trans-Canada highway that…

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