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Ford’s Phone as a Key stopped working on some Android 14 devices

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Ford’s Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature has stopped working on some smartphones running Android 14. The company is issuing a public service announcement directly to users of its PAAK feature via email, as shared on Facebook by one such individual. It all apparently has to do with “a recent Android 14 software update”, according to Ford, although the company… Read more…

Velotric Go 1 Utility e-bike hits new $999 low in flash sale, Rad Power’s final phase of e-bike sales, Gotrax EVs, Greenworks, more

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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a surprise flash sale through the weekend from Velotric on its Go 1 Utility e-bike that is now at a new $999 low, among the ongoing holiday sale offers on its other e-bikes. For short-distance commuters, we spotted the newer Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter hitting a new $244 low alongside various other EVs from the brand at discounted rates. We then have Rad Power’s final phase of Christmas deals through the rest of the year, with the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike remaining at $1,299 while all of the brand’s newest models are getting free gear promotions. Lastly, we have a one-day only sale on the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower kit for $300 until tonight. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter Christmas sale offers, the collection of Rexing EV charger adapters, and more. Read more…

Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions take root in Austin

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Tesla is taking big steps towards its ambitious robotaxi service. The company has reportedly initiated preliminary discussions with officials in Austin, Texas, with intent to launch its first fully autonomous ride-hailing operation in the city. This is in line with Tesla’s previous announcement of plans to roll out robotaxi services in Texas and California as early as 2025. The talks… Read more…

ICF’s new PowerGuide helps utilities identify likely candidates for fleet electrification

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ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. Now the company has launched PowerGuide, a cloud-based customer engagement, education and analytics platform designed to provide utilities and their customers real-time insights on the costs and benefits of fleet electrification…. Read more…

Stellantis and CATL to invest up to €4.1 billion in Spanish LFP battery plant

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Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a 50/50 joint venture that will build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The battery plant is targeted to start production by the end of 2026 at Stellantis’s Zaragoza site. It will… Read more…

EV batteries last longer than expected, study finds

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Electric car adoption is rising, but concerns about battery life and range anxiety still worry many potential buyers. A new study published in Nature Energy offers promising insights, suggesting that EV batteries might actually last significantly longer than previously estimated by manufacturers’ accelerated lab tests. Traditional testing involves quick cycles of charging and discharging to estimate the lifespan of a… Read more…