Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

Canada-based General Fusion announced a new Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) machine that will fast-track the company’s technical progress. To be built at the company’s new Richmond, British Columbia headquarters, this machine is designed to achieve fusion conditions of more than 100 million degrees Celsius by 2025, and progress toward scientific breakeven—the point at which the energy produced through a fusion reaction equals or surpasses the energy required to sustain and initiate that rea

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2023

A recent Ford patent filing hints that the automaker is investigating ways of charging EVs while driving. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 20, 2023, and originally filed Jan. 20, 2022, the patent application in question is titled "Roadway Charging Coil Alignment and Monitoring" and deals with wireless.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

A team from Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and FPT Motorenforschung reports in an open-access paper in the journal Fuel on the performance and emission characteristics of an 11-liter heavy-duty compression ignition engine which was optimized specifically for DME (dimethyl ether) combustion. The DME engine was based on an FPT Cursor 11 serial-production-engine.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2023

Look below the $25,000 price point for new vehicles, going purely by sticker prices, and you’ll find plenty of options in smaller gasoline-fueled cars and crossovers—some of them hybrid. But none in that price range are EVs. According to Automotive News, citing Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, this is a price point the Fiat and Jeep.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

Researchers in India are using multi-wall carbon nanotube-optimized surfactant-polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery. In an open-access paper in the journal Fuel , they report that their experimental application of carbon nanotube-based fluids yielded an oil recovery factor of approximately 70% of the original oil in place. Pandey et al. Primary oil recovery extracts oil using natural or artificial lift devices, bringing hydrocarbons to the surface.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2023

Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the technology building blocks for allowing EVs to be.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nikola Motor is recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks it has delivered so far is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause. There are a total of 209 Tre battery-powered electric trucks in the marketplace between dealers and customers, The company is currently […] The post Nikola Recalls All Tre Battery-Electric Trucks Over Fire Concerns appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tesla says it will build new “1st of its kind” data centers. The automaker is hiring staff for it and snapping up some existing data centers. more… The post Tesla says it will build new ‘1st of its kind’ data centers appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 14, 2023

Recent social media posts from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggest that his MMA fight with Elon Musk has been called off. The update comes amidst news that Elon Musk had requested a practice bout with Zuckerberg on Monday at the Meta CEO’s Palo Alto home. During the weekend, Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson shared a screenshot he reportedly received from Musk.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tesla has updated its Model Y prices in China to reduce them on most versions of the electric SUV and offers a new incentive on Model 3. more… The post Tesla slashes Model Y and Model 3 prices in China appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Over the weekend, your author happened upon a rural Ford dealership seemingly frozen in time, still using signage from past decades and proudly eschewing whatever cold corporate design is currently being foisted upon dealer principals by The Suits in Dearborn. It was neat to see a store embrace its heritage. Not all are so lucky, such as a San Antonio Hyundai dealer who is currently removing what many are describing as a local landmark.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV is not due for its official release until later this month. However, new leaked images show the compact SUV in full. more… The post Leaked images show the new Kia EV5 electric SUV in full ahead of its official debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Tesla Model S and Model X now start at more affordable prices, thanks in part to the introduction of a Standard Range variant for the two flagship electric cars. The introduction of the Model S and Model X Standard Range was spotted on Tesla’s online configurator earlier today. As can be seen on Tesla’s official website, the Model S Standard Range is priced at $78,490 before options.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

General Motors will continue building the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV electric models longer than initially expected. more… The post Good news: Chevy Bolt EV and EUV production will continue longer than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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The Denza N7 faces tough competition in its segment. Perhaps it can capture customers, especially with a traditional premium styling, it may find a market amongst a new older demographic.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

We will finally get to see the first 100% electric Lamborghini concept model that we’ve all been waiting for at Monterey Car Week on August 18. more… The post First 100% electric Lamborghini teased ahead of Monterey Car Week debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

BYD UK and Alexander Dennis jointly partnership has officially handed over its 1,500th electric bus, a BYD–Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV for Go-Ahead London. The 1,500th BYD–Alexander Dennis electric bus is one of nearly 300 joining Go-Ahead London this year for routes in the capital. Allocated to Merton Garage with fleet number SEe199, it has been in […] The post 1,500th BYD-ADL Electric Bus Delivered to Go-Ahead London appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tesla has launched two new vehicles of the Model S and Model X. The automaker is bringing back “Standard Range” versions with shorter ranges and cheaper prices. more… The post Tesla launches new Model S and Model X with shorter range and cheaper prices appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 14, 2023

Discover the results from LithiumBank's Preliminary Economic Assessment at its Boardwalk lithium brine project in Western Canada. The post Significant progress made at LithiumBank’s Boardwalk project appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Last week I wrote about a BMW 3-Series that reminded me of Bimmers of the past, at least in terms of being fun to drive. I also pointed out that it was a relative bargain. The 2023 Cadillac CT4 heard that and said “hold my beer.” To be clear, this Caddy isn’t exactly as dynamically sound as the Bimmer. If I were about to spend the morning blasting a back road, I’d pick the BMW every time.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 14, 2023

The FEMaLe project is working on realising a Machine Learning platform that can analyse and feed the information into a personalised predictive model. The post The FEMaLe project: Finding Endometriosis using Machine Learning appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Build Your Dreams, or BYD, is likely one of the largest companies you’ve never heard of. The Chinese giant is one of the world’s busiest EV automakers, with almost 1.9 million units manufactured in 2022. Though enormous, BYD isn’t satisfied with dominating its home market and wants the rest of the Chinese electric auto industry to come with it. BYD’s founder and chairman called on other Chinese brands to help propel the country further down the road toward electric vehicle dominance.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tesla is cutting prices in China on its Model Y crossover by as much as 4.5 percent. The automaker’s Model Y Long Range and Performance configurations both dropped in price. The Long Range is now starting at 299,900 yuan ($41,291) and the Performance configuration is now starting at 349,900 ($48,176). The drops are by 4.5 and 3.8 percent, respectively.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Diesel engines are great at a lot of things, but many automakers are dropping oil burners as they transition to electrification. Ford cut the option from its F-150 line over a year ago, and Jeep removed diesels from its Wrangler lineup heading into 2024. Now, it’s the Jeep Gladiator’s turn, and the automaker recently announced plans to remove the diesel option from the truck’s configuration list after a final FarOut special edition model.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

VinFast has leaped over its very last hurdle, a formality at the very least, to finalize its SPAC Merger with Black Spade Acquisition Company and list on the Nasdaq stock market. All is officially complete, enabling VinFast’s new ticker symbols to begin scrolling tomorrow. more… The post VinFast completes SPAC merger, will begin trading on Nasdaq stock market August 15 appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

We're going hatchback today with this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI. This car has a manual transmission and the seller, who has owned the car for six years, says it appears the mileage is accurate at 164K and that it appears the car has been well maintained and hasn't needed a major service. The seller says the interior has been restored and has the original radio player, but the A/C is not connected and the rear wiper doesn't work.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

A proposed rule update in New York will pave the way for four-wheeled electric cargo bikes, which look like small delivery vans with bicycle pedals, to share the bike lanes and roads. more… The post Wide load! Extra-thick four-wheeled electric cargo bikes to replace trucks in New York appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. While just a rumor, the surrounding circumstances made it seem credible. Enthusiasts were displeased that the brand had elected to run with smaller, emissions-friendly powertrains and the resulting sales (at least in Germany) don’t appear to be all that robust.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tesla released a new video on its YouTube channel and on sister social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. This video takes us to the electric automaker’s dedicated extreme cold weather testing facility developed just a few kilometers below the Arctic Circle in Norway.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

California-based EV maker Faraday Future (FFIE) announced it has officially handed over the keys to the first FF91 2.0 Futurist Alliance user on Monday. The limited-edition ultimate “AITech Luxury” EV costs more than the Lucid Air Sapphire with hypercar performance, luxury sedan comfort, and SUV versatility. more… The post Faraday Future (FFIE) delivers first FF91 2.0, the $309K ultimate “AI TechLuxury” EV appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Air quality has been at the center of many discussions around climate change lately, especially as wildfires have ravaged certain parts of North America over the summer.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2023

As Ford Motor Company continues to expand the number of branded vehicles equipped with its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology, it is now making the feature more accessible to drivers by offering more flexible subscription plans as well as a free trial for new customers. more… The post Ford revamps BlueCruise hands-free driving access, including free trial for new EV owners appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

With California having approved the contentious expansion of driverless robotaxis operating in San Francisco , autonomous test vehicles showed their readiness by stalling themselves in the middle of town. The situation reportedly wasn’t the result of local activists trying to disable the vehicles or cyber warfare, but rather the result of their having lost their internet connection for a few minutes.

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