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InsideEVs
7 hours ago
Business

America Has A Choice: Adopt China's EV Policies Or Compete Directly

Affordable electric vehicles are crucial for reviving EV sales. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 day ago
Cars

Study finds only 2.5% of EV batteries have been replaced to date

Electric vehicle battery replacements are rare, with only 2.5% of EV battery packs replaced from 2011 to 2024, excluding high-profile recalls. [ more ]
TESLARATI
2 weeks ago
Cars

Stellantis eyes nickel supply in Indonesia

Stellantis, along with other automakers like Tesla and Ford, is eyeing Indonesia's nickel supply for electric vehicle production. [ more ]
InsideEVs
1 week ago
Cars

Ford Pleads To Suppliers: 'Help Us Make EVs Affordable'

Automakers like Ford are struggling with EV profitability, requiring reinvestment from gas car profits. Ford seeks supplier ideas to reduce EV production costs. [ more ]
TESLARATI
3 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla Supercharger uncertainty won't steer NACS adoptees away

Tesla to slow down new Supercharger installations while focusing on existing station expansion. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network

Tesla laying off Supercharger team raises concerns about opening network to other automakers. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The new Kia EV3 will have an AI assistant with ChatGPT DNA | TechCrunch

Automakers are increasingly integrating generative AI, like ChatGPT, into vehicles to enhance voice assistants for improved customer interaction. [ more ]
#ev-sales
InsideEVs
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Want To Chat EVs? Come Hang With Us In Boston On May 19

Understanding the electric car transition in 2024 is complex, with challenges faced by automakers and consumers alike. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Cars

Global EV sales increase, and Plug-in Hybrid momentum grows

PHEV sales see significant growth compared to BEVs due to lower upfront costs and fuel tanks alleviating range anxiety. [ more ]
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#biden-administration
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Cars

Biden grants automakers some flexibility on battery minerals in final EV tax credit rules

Biden administration grants automakers a temporary exemption from strict EV tax credit rules, delaying restrictions on battery minerals until 2027. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus | TechCrunch

Biden Administration proposes stricter standards impacting U.S. automakers and introduces gentler regulations for EVs under CAFE standards.
DOE offers petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, while EPA issues tailpipe standards for 2027-2032, giving automakers flexibility in meeting rules. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Cars

Fewer Electric Vehicles Will Qualify for Federal Tax Credits in 2024

Efforts to fight global warming may be hindered by new rules that reduce the number of electric cars eligible for federal tax credits.
The stricter rules stem from the Inflation Reduction Act and aim to encourage automakers to manufacture vehicles and parts in North America. [ more ]
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#tesla
InsideEVs
3 weeks ago
Cars

What Tesla's Supercharger Cuts Could Mean For The NACS Revolution

Tesla is making massive cuts to its Supercharger team, causing uncertainty and impact on EV owners and industry partners. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Cars

Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'

Tesla laid off employees running the EV charging business, impacting automakers. [ more ]
The Verge
4 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it's poised to take over EV charging

Tesla faces layoffs after significant progress in EV charging standardization with other automakers. [ more ]
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TESLARATI
3 weeks ago
Cars

Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disband

Tesla plans to grow its Supercharger network at a slower pace, prioritizing 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla Fires Bulk of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other Automakers

Tesla Inc. eliminated its Supercharger organization, impacting network growth and automakers relying on Tesla connectors. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Data science

How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)

Automakers selling driving behavior data to insurance industry without driver consent, leading to potential premium increases. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Data science

How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)

Automakers data sharing leads to insurance premium hikes without driver consent. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Cars

Automakers say they are rerouting car shipments away from Baltimore.

Automakers rerouting car shipments due to Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore
Port of Baltimore's significant role in vehicle shipment in the U.S. [ more ]
Forbes
3 months ago
Marketing

Auto Industry Co-Op Ad Spending Rises As Inventories Grow

Co-op spending in the auto industry has continued to increase, even during the pandemic.
Co-op money from automakers accounts for a significant portion of ad budgets for dealerships. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
World news

Rights group warns major carmakers over risk of forced labor in China supply chains

Major car manufacturers are linked to aluminum produced with forced labor by Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang region.
The origins of aluminum from Xinjiang are difficult to track, making it challenging to ensure it is not part of supply chains linked to forced labor. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Marketing

Why it's getting harder for Super Bowl commercials to score with consumers

Big Four automakers are not advertising in the Super Bowl, opting for more targeted marketing campaigns.
Food and beverage brands dominate the Super Bowl advertising lineup, with new and perennial advertisers joining the roster. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Cars

What happens when you trigger a car's automated emergency stopping?

Drowsy driving is a significant cause of fatal vehicle crashes, accounting for 16-21% of reported incidents.
Automakers have been implementing various drowsiness-detection systems to address the problem. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Federal Regulator Questions Carmakers About Unwanted Tracking Via Their Apps

Car apps designed for convenience can be weaponized in abusive relationships
Car companies have not been responsive in cutting off abusers' access to connected car apps [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Cars

WTF is a 'software-defined vehicle?' | TechCrunch

The term "software-defined vehicle" refers to cars that are largely operated by software, similar to smartphones.
Automakers are working towards creating software-defined vehicles that improve over time as hardware ages. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Your car might be watching you to keep you safeat the expense of your privacy

Late-model vehicles are equipped with cameras and sensors that monitor drivers and their behavior on the road for safety and convenience purposes.
While this data collection can improve the driving experience, it also raises privacy concerns. [ more ]
Therecord
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Your car is probably harvesting your data. Here's how you can wipe it

Andrea Amico created Privacy4Cars, a free app that helps individuals erase personal data collected by automakers
The app allows consumers to pull a full report on the data their car is collecting using the vehicle identification number. [ more ]
SuzanneMSmalley5 months ago
Cars collect an astonishing amount of data ranging from retina scans to text messages' contents (unencrypted!) But Privacy4Cars offers an easy way to wipe data retroactively via a free app and also check your vehicle to find out what data your car (1/2)
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Therecord
5 months ago
Cars

Your car is probably harvesting your data. Here's how you can wipe it

Andrea Amico created Privacy4Cars, a free app that helps individuals erase personal data collected by automakers
The app allows consumers to pull a full report on the data their car is collecting using the vehicle identification number. [ more ]
#technology
The Verge
6 months ago
Digital life

Digital car keys are here. Are we ready?

Digital keys enable users to lock, unlock, and start their cars from their phones.
The industry is working to create global standards and solutions for digital keys.
The Car Connectivity Consortium and FiRa Consortium are collaborating to create standards for digital keys. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Cars

Opinion | Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate

American drivers may be more hesitant about electric vehicles than automakers expected.
Concerns about running out of battery power and upfront costs are dissuading some people from purchasing electric vehicles.
Some people worry that electric vehicles are not significantly better for the environment than hybrid vehicles. [ more ]
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