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Tesla Cybertruck rear light bar makes an appearance in recent sighting

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s sightings, particularly in California, are definitely becoming more commonplace. This suggests that the all-electric pickup truck may indeed be entering its initial production in the near future. One of these is its rear light bar, which has mostly disappeared in the company’s newer prototypes.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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JRC publishes recommendation for the collection and recycling of light-EV batteries

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A study recently published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Center assesses how best to identify at the European level an additional fifth category of batteries—those used for Light Means of Transport (LMT) such as e-bikes and similar new products—which would ensure their appropriate collection and recycling.

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Cadillac reveals CELESTIQ show car

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Cadillac unveiled the CELESTIQ show car, previewing the brand’s future handcrafted and all-electric flagship sedan. The show car previews some of the materials, innovative technologies and hand-crafted attention to detail harnessed to express Cadillac’s vision for the future.

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Tesla Product Design director lightly hints toward Tesla-brand gaming controller

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The Tesla Director of Product Design subtly hinted that the company may even design its own gaming controller in the near future in a Twitter conversation. The Arcade is definitely a luxury, but it is also a way to pass time during Supercharging and keep children occupied during an extensive drive.

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Volkswagen Trademark App Suggests a Future Electrified GTI

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GTI currently means “Grand Touring Injection,” but the definition will have to change since EVs don’t have fuel injection.& Carbuzz reported that the GTI name will remain but will replace the last letter with a lightning bolt to represent electrification. The Golf GTI and Golf R also got anniversary models in 2023.

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ORNL-led team developing breakthrough high-temperature, high-strength Al alloy for advanced light-duty engines

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A team led by researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is developing a lower-cost cast aluminum (Al) alloy capable of at least a 50 ˚C temperature increase over the current cylinder head alloys 319 and 356 for use in light duty engines. Improved powertrain materials are a necessity for next generation ICEs.

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