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Digital Loop accelerates the homologation of vehicle software updates using virtual simulation

Green Car Congress

A collaboration between Kontrol, dSPACE, FEV.io, TÜV SÜD, Microsoft Germany, T-Systems and Berylls is developing a new digital solution for the approval of updates for software-defined vehicles. The new concept for software-update approval via the mobile network, Digital Loop, will be showcased for the first time at IAA Mobility in Munich from 4 to 8 September.

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Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds

Green Car Reports

DC fast charging makes EV road trips practical, but owners are cautioned that frequent fast-charging can also cause battery degradation. That isn't necessarily the case, a new study has found. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, studied fast-charging on over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S. Cars that were fast-charged.

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6K Energy to implement Forge Nano ALD equipment for commercial production of NMC 811 materials

Green Car Congress

Forge Nano, Inc., a provider of precision nano-coating technology, and 6K Energy, a developer of critical materials for lithium-ion batteries, signed an agreement to implement commercial-scale production of 6K Energy’s US-made battery materials with Forge Nano’s proprietary Atomic Armor surface technology platform (commercial-scale Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)).

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Report: EVs now top 5% of new vehicle sales in 23 countries

Green Car Reports

EVs have surpassed at least 5% of new car sales in 23 countries, according to a new Bloomberg report. Much of that sales growth has happened in the past year, according to the report. Five more countries have 5% EV sales—which Bloomberg analysts consider a tipping point for mass adoption—than a year ago. And median EV sales were up 55%.

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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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NEO Battery Materials sends optimized silicon anodes for battery performance evaluation

Green Car Congress

NEO Battery Materials, a developer of silicon anode materials for longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, announced the latest optimized batch of NEO’s proprietary silicon anode materials, NBMSiDE, has been sent to battery manufacturers and EV automakers for performance evaluation. As announced earlier, further improved formulations with uniform coatings and additives have enabled a more than 70% cycle life enhancement compared to the previous evaluated batch.

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Tesla range loss, Mercedes charging hubs, EV tipping point: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EVs top 5% of the market in 23 countries. A study looks at Tesla range degradation related to fast-charging. And Mercedes paints a more complete picture of how its American charging efforts might fit together. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As an American EV fast-charging network is being put together by seven automakers, including.

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Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 beat the extreme heat and then drove 2,000 km

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ long-range electric truck, the eActros 600, passed rigorous tests with flying colors in summer temperatures of up to 111F (44C). more… The post Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 beat the extreme heat and then drove 2,000 km appeared first on Electrek.

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Comment on Nio Q2 earnings: Revenue misses estimates, gross margin falls to 1%, outlook beats by nov22

CN EV Post

Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB5,464.1 million (US$753.5 million) in the second quarter of 2023. On July 12, 2023, NIO closed the US$738.5 million strategic equity investment from CYVN Investments RSC Ltd, an affiliate of CYVN Holdings L.L.C. I think William Li knew how much cash was lost in Q2 when he counted the Dubai money.

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Volkswagen’s Rabbit returning as a sporty, nimble electric car in the US?

Electrek

Is an all-electric Rabbit coming from Volkswagen ? The small, nimble Beetle successor (hence Rabbit) was a hit in the US due to its Rabbit-like agility and low cost to own. more… The post Volkswagen’s Rabbit returning as a sporty, nimble electric car in the US? appeared first on Electrek.

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Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

The Truth About Cars

Dodge is discontinuing the Charger and Challenger after the 2023 model year, but the automaker isn’t doing away with muscle cars altogether. Though a Dodge spokesperson confirmed that internal combustion would not be a part of the next Charger lineup in a 2022 conversation with Motor1 , a new report from& Mopar Insiders claims that the next-gen car will get the Hurricane inline-six alongside the electric Charger Daytona.

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

Brief

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Toyota takes another hit, suspending all assembly operations in Japan

Electrek

Struggles continue for Toyota – still one of the world’s largest automakers for now – as its latest hiccup comes in the form of a production system malfunction. As a result, Toyota has had to halt all operations at its assembly plants throughout Japan, leaving local output frozen. more… The post Toyota takes another hit, suspending all assembly operations in Japan appeared first on Electrek.

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The Top Programming Languages 2023

Cars That Think

Welcome to IEEE Spectrum ’s 10th annual rankings of the Top Programming Languages. While the way we put the TPL together has evolved over the past decade, the basics remain the same: to combine multiple metrics of popularity into a set of rankings that reflect the varying needs of different readers. This year, Python doesn’t just remain No. 1 in our general “Spectrum” ranking—which is weighted to reflect the interests of the typical IEEE member—but it widens its lead.

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Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says

Electrek

Tesla battery degradation is not accelerated by frequent Supercharging, which was previously thought, according to an extensive new study. more… The post Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says appeared first on Electrek.

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2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review - Shake It Up

The Truth About Cars

When you think about it for more than a few minutes, it’s a wonder that no automaker offered a compact pickup truck to pair with both midsize and fullsize trucks in their own lineup until Ford debuted the Maverick a couple of years ago. After all, we have OEMs building half a dozen different crossovers and SUVs each, and with hundreds of thousands of pickups hitting American roads each year it seems to be a no-brainer to unveil something smaller and more affordable.& But no.

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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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Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y in China

Electrek

After the new EV5’s debut last week, we are finally learning the starting price of the compact electric SUV. And as a pleasant surprise – the Kia EV5 is much cheaper than initial expectations. more… The post Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

Get Electric Vehicle

While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Let us weigh the costs, benefits, and considerations associated with emerging trends. The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the

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Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles

Electrek

Three gas-powered Ford models are out as the Blue Oval brand makes way for new electric vehicles. The move comes as the American automaker looks ahead toward its next-generation EV platform set to spawn a new generation of Ford EVs. more… The post Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia & Wallbox Partner For Bidirectional EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I’m going to share some news from Kia and Wallbox about their plan to offer bidirectional charging, but I wanted to take the opportunity to give readers unfamiliar with V2X technology a quick primer on it. If you already know all this, feel free to skip to the end!

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The first US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico was a dud

Electrek

There was only one bid in the first-ever US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico today – here’s why it was a bit of a washout. more… The post The first US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico was a dud appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla opens nearly half its Supercharger sites in Australia to non-Tesla EVs

The Driven EV News

EV charging just got a whole lot better as Tesla opens up almost half of its Australia Supercharger sites to non-Tesla drivers. The post Tesla opens nearly half its Supercharger sites in Australia to non-Tesla EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle

Electrek

Specialized’s dedicated value-oriented utility bike brand Globe has just launched its second model, a fast and powerful long tail cargo e-bike known as the Globe Haul LT. more… The post Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle appeared first on Electrek.

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Oklahoma Teen Allegedly Defrauded a Car Dealership Out of Almost $100,000

The Truth About Cars

Though car dealerships often get the short straw when it comes to customer trust , most are legitimate businesses that aren’t out to rip off unsuspecting customers. An Oklahoma teen recently flipped the script on that narrative and is accused of defrauding an Oklahoma City dealer out of almost $100,000. Zachry Brent Bailey, 19 years old, allegedly made transfers on two auto loan accounts to make it seem like he owed much less on the loans than he really did.

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An electric motorcycle that runs on power tool batteries? Meet EGO’s new mini bike

Electrek

You may know of EGO POWER from the company’s electric lawn care tools, such as their extensive line of mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and more. But now we’re seeing something that looks like a lot more fun than the rest of the company’s work-focused catalog – an electric mini bike. The creatively named EGO POWER+ Mini Bike uses the company’s swappable lithium-ion battery packs, meaning the same batteries that power your leaf blower can now send you flying over a sweet jump. more… The post

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Carmageddon Indeed!

CleanTechnica EVs

For the past 5 years, the Motor Trades Association of Queensland has been warning dealerships that they need to prepare for Carmageddon. No, not the computer game, but the advent of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on Queensland roads and the devastating effect that will have on their current business models.

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Germany OKs Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, enabling hands-free driving

Electrek

Ford Motor Company has announced that Germany is the next market where customers will gain access to its BlueCruise driver assistance technology. Following approval, Ford drivers in Germany can now take advantage of true hands-free driving on certain roadways. more… The post Germany OKs Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, enabling hands-free driving appeared first on Electrek.

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Used Car of the Day: 2013 Smart ForTwo Brabus Cocoa Edition

The Truth About Cars

Today we're sending you a 2013 Smart ForTwo Brabus Cocoa Edition -- because who doesn't like weird-looking Smart ForTwos? For $9K, you can get this North Carolina-based car, which has a louder muffler and two small dings but is otherwise pretty much as it came from the factory. There's not a ton of detail available here, other than that the seller bought it with 5K miles on the clock.

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This new all-electric luxury trailer is a 24-foot off-grid sanctuary

Electrek

Pioneering luxury off-grid travel trailer company Living Vehicle released its newest HD24 model Tuesday. The new all-electric trailer boasts the same advanced features (like an all-solar roof) and capabilities as its flagship model, only in a smaller package. more… The post This new all-electric luxury trailer is a 24-foot off-grid sanctuary appeared first on Electrek.

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What’s the Future of Electric Vehicles in Five Years?

Electric Driver

Recently, someone asked me, “What’s the future of electric vehicles in five years?” I had to take a moment to consider my response. Electric vehicles are among the most advanced, so this was a great question. Electric vehicles have come a long way since the first inception of an electric vehicle in 1832; 2020 has […] The post What’s the Future of Electric Vehicles in Five Years?

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Ford Pro’s second-gen EV charger makes it easier for businesses to go electric

Electrek

Ford Pro released its second-generation EV charger Tuesday, the Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp. The new EV charger is designed to simplify and improve the experience, making it easier than ever for fleets to go electric. more… The post Ford Pro’s second-gen EV charger makes it easier for businesses to go electric appeared first on Electrek.

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How Australia Will Adapt To A Decarbonizing World Was Top Of Mind For Oz Webinar Attendees

CleanTechnica EVs

Another set of Australian questions about decarbonization, electrification of transportation, hydrogen and the future of Australia's role in the world asked and answered.

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Tesla makes Superchargers free in Europe for a day

Electrek

Tesla is making all Superchargers free in Europe for a day in celebration of 10 years of Supercharging on the continent. more… The post Tesla makes Superchargers free in Europe for a day appeared first on Electrek.

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Companies To Demonstrate Seamless ISO Plug&Charge Experience at Intercharge Network Conference 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla drivers find it incredibly easy to use a Supercharger station. With the convenience of GPS location integrated into the touchscreen navigation system, their vehicle’s navigation guides them directly to the nearest Supercharger. Once they arrive at the Supercharger station, all they need to do is plug in and charge up.

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Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030

Electrek

Alongside targets outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, Magna International has submitted goals to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. En route to that target, the global contract manufacturer had introduced several near-term sustainability goals. more… The post Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz Announces An EV Charging Network, But Why?

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent announcement from Mercedes-Benz reveals that it is going to start rolling out its own EV charging network. Let’s first take a look at the announcement and then talk a bit about why it is doing this.