SAE International has formed a team that it says will help it release guidelines for Tesla's NACS ahead of schedule.

NACS to be standardized ahead of schedule, according to SAE

CBT News Staff Writer - July 12, 2023

SAE International, the engineering organization behind the development of guidelines for the Combined Charging System (CCS), has formed a team that it says will help it release guidelines for Tesla's...

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Electric vehicle discounts caused rising new car prices to stall in June, with transaction totals rising only 1.6% from the prior year.

New car prices stall in June as electric vehicles take a nosedive

CBT News Staff Writer - July 12, 2023

Electric vehicle discounts caused rising new car prices to stall in June, with transaction totals rising only 1.6% from the prior year. This growth is the smallest jump prices have taken...

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Robust EV sales: Tesla keeps top spot, while Hyundai outperforms GM

Jaelyn Campbell - July 7, 2023

Legacy automakers remain committed to pushing massive growth in EV sales and production. However, their efforts to change the market have had a minimal impact. Even though EV sales have...

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Tesla rolls out referral program in an effort to boost sales

Jaelyn Campbell - July 7, 2023

In a plan to increase sales, Tesla is rolling out a new program allowing buyers to earn extra referral incentives. The "Refer and Earn" program is the equivalent of $500 in...

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Earlier this week in auto news: Toyota announced it devised a new, cost-effective method to produce solid-state EV batteries.

Weekly roundup: Tesla’s record-breaking quarter, Toyota’s new solid state EV batteries

CBT News - July 7, 2023

Earlier this week: Tesla reported that it sold a total of 466,140 units between April and June while manufacturing 479,700 electric vehicles. Toyota announced it devised a new, cost-effective method...

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U.S. safety regulators scrutinize changes to Tesla’s autonomous vehicles

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

The modifications Tesla made to its Autopilot, partially automated driving system, including how it ensures drivers are paying attention and how it identifies and reacts to objects, are being closely...

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's work on artificial intelligence during a conference in the country on Thursday, July 6.

Musk praises Chinese artificial intelligence as Tesla faces tough competition

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's work on artificial intelligence during a Thursday event in the country. Speaking by video to attendees of the state-run World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Musk encouraged...

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Kentucky is the first U.S. state to mandate Tesla’s charging standard

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

The state of Kentucky is requiring electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars. Kentucky's...

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Rivian’s shares jump as EV deliveries surpass expectations in Q2

Jaelyn Campbell - July 5, 2023

After learning that it had delivered 12,640 electric vehicles in its second quarter, above Wall Street projections, Rivian's stock rose more than 14% on July 3, 2023. The quarterly delivery numbers...

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Toyota shareholders concentrate on ‘next-generation’ BEV division

Jaelyn Campbell - July 5, 2023

On July 4, in Tokyo, Toyota held its annual General Shareholders' Meeting, with a good portion devoted to its electrification strategy. Toyota's newly established EV division, BEV Factory, attracted a lot...

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NACS to be standardized ahead of schedule, according to SAE

New car prices stall in June as electric vehicles take a nosedive

Robust EV sales: Tesla keeps top spot, while Hyundai outperforms GM

Tesla rolls out referral program in an effort to boost sales

Weekly roundup: Tesla’s record-breaking quarter, Toyota’s new solid state EV batteries

U.S. safety regulators scrutinize changes to Tesla’s autonomous vehicles

Musk praises Chinese artificial intelligence as Tesla faces tough competition

Kentucky is the first U.S. state to mandate Tesla’s charging standard

Rivian’s shares jump as EV deliveries surpass expectations in Q2

Toyota shareholders concentrate on ‘next-generation’ BEV division

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