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2024 LEAF pricing starts at $28,140 for 149 miles of range

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Nissan LEAF was recently refreshed for the 2023 model year with an updated exterior design and streamlined model lineup of LEAF S and LEAF SV PLUS, representing the most-requested customer configurations. LEAF S (MSRP $28,140) features a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery and an EPA-estimated range of up to 149 miles.

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SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

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The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ranging from 10 watts to more than 3 megawatts. As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world.

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3-year project to develop and test standards for describing the performance of automotive lidar

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Light detection and ranging (lidar) technology provides a three-dimensional map of all objects around the vehicle regardless of external lighting conditions, and as such can be a key element in autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Tesla being a notable holdout so far.) —Jeffries et al.

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Faraday Institution launches physics-based battery modeling standard: BPX

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The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

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The Blazer EV offers multiple distinct trims, multiple range options—including an available GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles on a full charge—and available front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Chevrolet revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV. Additional Blazer EV highlights include: 11.5

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EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. The new international Airplane CO 2 Emission Standards adopted by ICAO in 2017 are prescribed in ICAO Annex 16, Volume III titled, Aeroplane CO 2 Emissions.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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The Tonale enters the premium compact CUV segment with standard all-wheel drive, more than 30 miles (48 km) of electric range and a starting US manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995. The Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant, designed by Alfa Romeo, has been in operation since 1972.

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