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Review: 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid blends into the background

Green Car Reports

Toyota just doubled down on hybrids, again. As the automaker marches towards electrifying its entire lineup, the updated 2025 Camry model line going hybrid tells the tale of Toyota's current strategy: potent (enough), practical, efficient, and cost-conscious. These are the defining traits of the 2025 Camry lineup. After spending a brief amount of.

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Tesla shareholders to vote on $56B pay package for Elon Musk (again)

Teslarati

Tesla shareholders might be asked to vote on Elon Musk’s nearly $56 billion pay package again. On Monday, Tesla filed paperwork so shareholders could vote to approve Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package again. The filing came with a letter written by Chairperson Robyn Denholm, who wrote that the Tesla Board disagreed with the Delaware Court’s ruling on Musk’s 2018 pay package. “Elon has not been paid for any of his work for Tesla for the past six years… That strikes u

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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doors

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday announced a recall of 2023 and 2024 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid models due to a potential fault with the cars' electronic rear door latches. In the approximately 55,000 vehicles recalled in the U.S., water can enter and short circuit these door latches, according to a Toyota press release. If that happens, and.

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XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU

Electrek

According to a recent post from XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, the automaker’s self-driving ADAS navigation-guided pilot (NGP) is being tested on German roads and showing “great promise,” leading the way for an XNGP rollout throughout Europe.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Data sovereignty and how it relates to GDPR

Innovation News Network

Learn why data sovereignty is important and what can be done by businesses to ensure they don’t fall foul of crippling fines. The post Data sovereignty and how it relates to GDPR appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Audi Q6L e-tron will debut at Auto China 2024 in a week's time

EV Specifications

Audi is set to make a bold statement with a number of new models when Auto China 2024 opens on April 25. The vehicles and variants showcased at the Audi booth highlight the company's continued focus on serving the Chinese market's specific requirements. The fact all vehicles on display will be fully electric also demonstrates that Audi remains committed to meeting the growing demand for new.

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Priced At $83,900 In The US

Electric Cars Report

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE brings state-of-the-art technologies derived directly from Formula 1 to the road. Arriving in U.S. dealerships in spring 2024 and starting at $83,900, the 2024 AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE features a dynamic pairing of the world’s most powerful production four-cylinder engine at the front and a […] The post Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Priced At $83,900 In The US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Solving enterprise AI governance with a data-centric approach

Innovation News Network

Eamonn O’Neill, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Lemongrass, discusses the challenges businesses face in AI governance. The post Solving enterprise AI governance with a data-centric approach appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lotus Eletre Hyper SUV Price At 107,000 In The US

Electric Cars Report

Lotus has revealed the pricing of its electric hyper-SUV Eletre in North America. Customers can customize their vehicle and place an order starting today and can expect to receive their cars beginning in Q4 this year. Eletre is the first in a new breed of performance SUVs from Lotus. It blends Lotus’ design DNA and expertise […] The post Lotus Eletre Hyper SUV Price At 107,000 In The US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Giga Mexico not affected by layoffs says Sec. of Economy

Teslarati

The State Secretary of Economy of Nuevo León assured that Tesla’s global staff reduction does not affect Giga Mexico’s construction. Secretary of Economy Iván Rivas Rodríguez told Milenio that work on Tesla Gia Mexico is still proceeding, and the company’s investment in the municipality of Santa Catarina is still on the table. “Everything continues as planned, I could tell you that the plant is going,” Rodríguez said. “… continuous work with them has not changed; there has not been anything d

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries

Electric Cars Report

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with energy storage start-up, Allye Energy, to create a novel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go. The initiative builds on the previously announced collaboration with Wykes Engineering Ltd, where second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries are being utilised in one of the largest energy storage […] The post JLR presents second-life energy storage from Range Rover PHEV batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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50 by 20: Wireless EV Charging Hits Key Benchmark

Cars That Think

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee recently announced that they have set a record for wireless EV charging. Their system’s magnetic coils have reached a 100-kilowatt power level. In tests in their lab, the researchers reported their system’s transmitter supplied enough energy to a receiver mounted on the underside of a Hyundai Kona EV to boost the state of charge in the car’s battery by 50 percent (enough for about 150 kilometers of range) in less than 20 minutes.

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AVL and Red Bull join forces in developing cutting-edge lightweight fuel cell technology

Electric Cars Report

Mobility technology company AVL is partnering with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Red Bull Racing Group, to develop the next generation of ultra-high-power density fuel cell technology. The lightweight solutions are expected to be two-thirds lighter than conventional fuel cell systems, thereby paving the way for net-zero carbon emissions across high-performance automotive, […] The post AVL and Red Bull join forces in developing cutting-edge lightweight fuel cel

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Personnel Roundup: Cox Automotive, Guidepoint Systems, IntelliShift, & Merchants Fleet

Green Fleet Magazine

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the commercial fleet industry, including a new chief experience officer for one company, and a new senior VP of sales from another.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Scandium: The element that could revolutionise clean energy

Innovation News Network

Scandium's rarity belies its potential to redefine clean energy—discover how this elusive element could fuel a sustainable future. The post Scandium: The element that could revolutionise clean energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Talbros Automotive’s JV firm secures order worth INR 1,000 cr – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Coupled with order wins in FY24, Talbros Automotive Components Ltd (TACL) anticipates continued momentum in business and profitability. Talbros Automotive Components on Thursday said its joint venture firm has secured a multi-year contract valued at around INR 1,000 crore from a European original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The order is to be executed over a period of next eight years commencing from the fourth quarter of this fiscal, the company said in a regulatory filing.

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Comment on Honda unveils new EV brand in China to regain relevance by Gang Du

CN EV Post

@john smith In reply to john smith. That could be a headachy decision on Honda's part. If Honda produce it in the US, they have to use parts from the US to qualify for the $7500, but it will jack up the cost and it will be very expensive, then they will have to compete with Tesla and all others on a much smaller market. Last year US sold 15.5 million cars, with 16% NEV penetration; In China, 30 million+ cars sold, with 37% NEVs.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India reaches 8-million-unit milestone in cumulative two-wheeler production | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today celebrated the landmark of producing 8 million cumulative two-wheelers in India. Journey to 8-million-units production SMIPL began its operations in India in February 2006 with mass production of its flagship scooter Suzuki Access 125 at its production facility located at Kherki Dhaula in Gurgaon.

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EU Commission adopts amendment to boost Horizon Europe funding by €1.4bn

Innovation News Network

The European Commission has announced it has adopted an amendment that will boost Horizon Europe funding by around €1.4bn for 2024. The post EU Commission adopts amendment to boost Horizon Europe funding by €1.4bn appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Elektrobit optimizes performance of auto communication networks – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The first AURIX TC4x engineering samples have already been shipped to lead customers for their design-in activities. New Delhi: Elektrobit Thursday announced EB zoneo GatewayCore , the first software product to enable, configure and integrate the new generation of hardware accelerators of modern microcontrollers for use in advanced automotive electrical/electronic architectures based on the widely adopted Classic AUTOSAR standard.

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The London EV Show returns for 4th edition

Innovation News Network

The London EV Show, the UK’s largest EV event, will be held at ExCeL London from November 26 to 28, 2024. Register your interest now! The post The London EV Show returns for 4th edition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU

Baua Electric

According to a recent post from XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, the automaker’s self-driving ADAS navigation-guided pilot (NGP) is being tested on German roads and showing “great promise,” leading the way for an XNGP rollout throughout Europe. XPeng Motors ($XPEV) operates as a growing name in the automotive industry, mostly because of its EVs and expansions to new global markets such as Europe.

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Hyundai to develop materials to enhance EV performance

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor Group plans to develop materials that enhance the performance of electric vehicles. To achieve this goal, it entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese material manufacturer Toray Industries. Hyundai plans to proactively use new materials in its future mobility products, including its future electric vehicle designs. Hyundai and Toray will work together to develop lightweight, high-strength materials that can enhance the performance and safety of Korean vehicles.

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Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Thursday, April 18th – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend , and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page.

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UK is Europe’s most ready country for mass EV adoption, says Geotab report

Innovation News Network

A new report from Geotab has revealed that the UK is the best-suited country in Europe for mass EV adoption. The post UK is Europe’s most ready country for mass EV adoption, says Geotab report appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Sterling Tools signs MoU with South Korea’s Yongin for EV components facility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This association strengthens Sterling’s EV component portfolio by increasing local value addition and backward integration into passive components. New Delhi: Sterling Tools Limited, a leading automotive fastener manufacturer and, through its subsidiary, the leading manufacturer of Motor Control Units (MCUs) in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s, Yongin Electronics, a major supplier of components to the Hyundai Kia Motor Group.

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WEX Rolls Out EV Fleet Management Solutions

Green Fleet Magazine

WEX EV At-Home automates reporting and reimbursement for at-home charging, and WEX En Route is a payment system for public EV charging.

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A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel

Baua Electric

This past October, I found myself in Yoshida Village standing before a tatara, a giant open-top furnace that was filled with charcoal and raging with such controlled ferocity that it could have been a set piece in Lucifer’s bedroom. Deep within the belly of those orange flames sat a growing and mangled ingot that contained some exceptionally high-quality steel called tamahagane, or jewel steel, from which Japanese swords have been made for much of the country’s history.

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The Three-Row Toyota Highlander Is Going Electric: Report

InsideEVs

There's also a bZ3x electric crossover in the pipeline for launch in 2026.

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Continental presents server-based vehicle architectures with Zone Control Units – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As local data nodes, the ZCUs simplify data management and the provision of services. The ZCUs also support the secure installation of new updates that reach the vehicle “over the air.” New Delhi: With the series introduction of so-called Zone Control Units (ZCUs) for European and Asian car manufacturers, Continental has implemented another key component of server-based architectures in addition to high-performance computers.

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance Packs Adaptive Suspension, Over 500 HP: Website Leak

InsideEVs

The source code on Tesla UK’s website spilled the beans ahead of schedule.

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Nissan recalls Magnite units to fix front door handle sensors | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Nissan Motor India said it is voluntarily recalling Magnite products produced between November 2020 and December 2023, to retrofit front door handle sensors, PTI reported. It did not share the number of affected units. The proactive and mandatory preventive action affects the base XE and mid XL variants only, with no impact to safety of the customers, the automaker said.

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Comment on Nio denies it has new layoff plans by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

Funny thing about NIO is that rumors always tend to be true. Especially when "denied" by William Li.

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Sterling Tools signs MoU with South Korea’s Yongin for EV Components Facility | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Sterling Tools Limited, the second largest automotive fastener manufacturer in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Yongin Electronics Co., Ltd, a major supplier of components to the Hyundai Kia Motor Group. This strategic agreement, is expected to generate Rs 250 crore in business over the next 5 years. To accelerate the production capacity, Sterling Tools Limited will set up a new greenfield manufacturing facility in the country.

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