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New electric sedan ready for release, GWM Lightning Cat spotted again
GWM Ora Lightning Cat, the electric sedan from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors, has been spotted in Victoria, Australia. This marks the second sighting of the vehicle in the country, indicating that GWM is expanding its range in the Australian market. The first sighting earlier this year featured a left-hand drive test version of the…
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Survey on improving cancelled rebates program leaves EV drivers perplexed.
The state government of Victoria recently surprised residents by cancelling the state’s electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The program, known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, offered a $3,000 rebate to residents who purchased electric vehicles. However, on June 30, the program came to an end. Now, a reader of The Driven, named Chris…
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Hardware 3 Cars Experience Enhanced Camera Quality with Tesla’s Latest Software Upgrade
Tesla has recently released a software upgrade that improves the camera quality on its Hardware 3 (HW3) cars. This was brought to light by an owner on X last month and has now been officially confirmed by the company. The owner described the upgrade as a “game changer,” noting that the previous camera feed had…
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Hardware 3 Cars Get Improved Camera Quality in Tesla’s Latest Software Upgrade
Tesla has recently released a software upgrade that significantly improves the camera quality on its Hardware 3 (HW3) cars. This upgrade was highlighted by a Tesla owner on social media platform X and has since been confirmed by the company itself. The owner, @efieber_andre, described the upgrade as a “game changer” and shared a side-by-side…
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New Tesla Model 3 Commences Production, Boasting Range Beyond 420 Miles
The Tesla Model 3, which has been a best-selling electric car since its production began in 2017, is set for a revamp in 2024. The new model aims to improve upon the existing formula and provide benefits for both regular motorists and competing brands. Reports suggest that production of the new Model 3 has already…
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Prices and specifications unveiled for Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper
Mini has debuted its next generation of electric vehicles, the Countryman and Cooper models, at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich. These new models offer improved performance and extended range, addressing the limited range concerns of previous versions. The all-electric Mini Cooper starts at £30,000 OTR, while the Countryman model begins at over £40,000…
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US government evaluates social impact of carbon on its purchases, benefiting electric vehicles.
The US federal government is taking steps to shift its vehicle fleet away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable options. In September 2023, the Biden Administration issued a directive that requires US agencies to consider the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchasing decisions and implementing their budgets. This directive could have far-reaching…
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Electric Vehicles (EVs): A Potential Solution for Affordable and Abundant Storage in Renewable Energy
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet has the potential to serve as a significant source of low-cost energy storage, according to a report by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The report suggests that Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Vehicle to Home/Building (V2H/B) technologies should be prioritized in national EV policies. The report states that the…
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“UAW Agreement Represents a Significant Breakthrough as it Includes GM’s Battery Plants”
The United Auto Workers’ strike on General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis is now in its 21st day. The strike has been characterized by the looming presence of electric vehicles (EVs), as most EV battery plants in the US are not unionized, and future EVs may require fewer parts, labor, and jobs than conventional cars.…
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“UAW Agreement Marks Significant Progress as GM Includes Battery Plants in Coverage”
The United Auto Workers’ (UAW) strike on General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis has entered its 21st day, and the issue of electric vehicles (EVs) has become a central point of contention. Most EV battery plants in the US are not unionized, and the potential decrease in parts, labor, and jobs in the production of EVs…