Here’s how the strict new EPA rule could impact US EV sales

  • May 4, 2023
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a strict new auto pollution rule in April that will all but ensure that EVs make up as much as 60% of new cars sold in the US in just seven years – here’s how that could impact EV sales. Electrek spoke with Ronen Slonim, lead data analyst at […]

Coterra Energy’s earnings beat, free cash flow keep us investors in the oil-and-gas play

  • May 4, 2023
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Oil-and-gas producer Coterra Energy (CTRA) on Thursday delivered a top-and -bottom-line beat for the first quarter, while reiterating its commitment to return at least half of its free cash flow to shareholders like us. Revenue for the three months ended March 31 increased 6% year-over-year, to $1.78 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts of $1.61 billion, according […]

Kia’s flagship EV9 electric SUV marks a new software-driven era for Hyundai

  • May 4, 2023
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Kia aims to enter a new software-driven era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV. The EV9 will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first model to offer on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) updates. The Hyundai Motor Group, including the Kia and Genesis brands, surpassed GM, Nissan, and Stellantis last year to become the third-largest global automaker. […]

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W.H.O. Dismisses Covid Origins Investigator for Sexual Misconduct

  • May 4, 2023
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The World Health Organization dismissed a lead investigator into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic “following findings of sexual misconduct,” according to an agency spokeswoman. Peter K. Ben Embarek, an expert on food safety and animal-borne diseases, was dismissed last year; the dismissal was reported by The Financial Times on Wednesday. The findings stem from […]

Can electric cars save the grid? CA might require EVs to have V2G by 2027

  • May 4, 2023
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A bill has been introduced in California which would require all EVs to have bidirectional charging capability starting in model year 2027. The bill is numbered SB 233, introduced in the California Senate by Senator Nancy Skinner, who represents the Oakland area, just north of Tesla’s factory in Fremont; it has a lot of organizations […]

Ford CEO suggests an electric Explorer is coming to the US

  • May 4, 2023
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Is Ford finally releasing an electric Explorer for the US market? According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the automaker intends to entice new customers with a larger three-row electric SUV, the way it has with the F-150 Lightning pickup. Is an electric Ford Explorer coming to the US? After posting an operating loss of $722 […]

Tesla launches new Model S Plaid track package with incredible top speed

  • May 4, 2023
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Tesla is launching of a new Model S Plaid track package that will finally enable the originally promised incredible top speed. When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid, its new top-performance flagship electric vehicle, the automaker promised a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). However, when it was first delivered last year, the […]