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5 Tips for First-Time Luxury EV Owners

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The majority of new EVs available fall into this category. There are a few extra things to know in terms of battery life, as well as security and care. Story by Martin Banks. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Connected Energy and Renault to collaborate on energy storage and EV charging technology; second-life batteries in E-STOR

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Renault and distributed energy storage company Connected Energy are partnering to develop sustainable and efficient ways of using electric vehicle batteries at the end of their useable in-vehicle life in order to supply innovative and more affordable vehicle charging solutions. Connected Energy Ltd. E-STOR diagram. Click to enlarge.

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Study characterizes compounds used in hydraulic fracturing; further work needed

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4 were classified as Category 2 oral toxins and 1 as a Category 1 inhalation toxin according standards in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals; however, toxicity information was not located for thirty-four of the HF chemicals evaluated. —William Stringfellow.

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AI Everywhere, All at Once

Cars That Think

The sentiment that we’re moving too fast for our own good is reflected in an open letter calling for a pause in AI research, which was posted by the Future of Life Institute and signed by many AI luminaries, including some prominent IEEE members. Moore reports in the June issue’s lead news story “ Ending an Ugly Chapter in Chip Design.”

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. Energy storage technology solutions for advanced vehicles by vehicle category. Source: AAB. Click to enlarge.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

Get Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles have become an inevitable part of every walk of modern life. There are three primary categories for electric vehicles Battery Electric vehicles: In this type of electric vehicle, the powerhouse is the battery. But once the EVs hit the road the story takes a twist.

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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

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What was lost amidst the spread of the Tesla NHTSA investigation story was the fact that the relatively minor Autopilot update, which simply allowed vehicles to slow down when they detect things such as a police car or a firetruck parked on the side of the road, is already saving numerous lives. But statistics prove the real story.

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