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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack details, Kia EV9 range, Aptera update: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which company revealed several upcoming affordable EVs? For EV shoppers, why is leasing a more popular vs. buying than it was last year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 13, 2023. Kia has provided full pricing details for the upcoming 2024 EV9 three-row electric.

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Affordable Electric Cars Like BYD Seagull & Wuling Bingo Could Be Big Hit In Africa, Used Car Imports Imply

CleanTechnica EVs

Zimbabwe’s national statistics agency, Zimstat, recently released its Transport Statistics Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2023. The report says as of June 30, 2023, light motor vehicles (up to 2,300 kg) accounted for 76.5% of the 1,583,700 registered vehicles in the country.

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How Generative AI Helped Me Imagine a Better Robot

Cars That Think

This year, 2023, will probably be remembered as the year of generative AI. It is still an open question whether generative AI will change our lives for the better. One thing is certain, though: New artificial-intelligence tools are being unveiled rapidly and will continue for some time to come. And engineers have much to gain from experimenting with them and incorporating them into their design process.

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Electric Bikes: A Less-Polluting Option For Commutes & Errands In The “New Normal”

CleanTechnica EVs

My commute now mostly consists of the distance from my bedroom to the laptop in my home office (with a short detour to the kitchen for coffee) because I’m fortunate enough to have a job and employer that allows me to work from home.

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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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Tesla highlights panoramic glass roof use during solar eclipse

Teslarati

Update: It is not recommended that you look directly at the sun or a solar eclipse through your Tesla’s glass roof without the proper protective eyewear. Tesla’s vehicles include what the company calls a “panoramic glass roof,” letting users see a clear view directly upward from within their cars. In a recent post, Tesla highlighted one rather unique use of the glass roof, as one user utilized the view to film a solar eclipse.

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BMW Makes EV Headlines With A Series Of Sheer Driving Pleasure Firsts

CleanTechnica EVs

The Munich-headquartered automaker is using its catalog to translate customer interest in its fully electric products into dynamic growth.

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Kia Pushes The EV Revolution Forward With 3 New Electric Models

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia introduced three new EV models this week that are designed to appeal to a wider range of electric car buyers. None of them appear headed to the US.

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A Roadmap for Regulating AI Programs

Cars That Think

Globally, policymakers are debating governance approaches to regulate automated systems, especially in response to growing anxiety about unethical use of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and DALL-E. Legislators and regulators are understandably concerned with balancing the need to limit the most serious consequences of AI systems without stifling innovation with onerous government regulations.

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BYD and Tashkent Municipality Sign Purchase Agreement for 2,000 Electric Buses

Electric Cars Report

Chinese biggest EV maker BYD has signed a framework agreement with the Tashkent Municipality, the government of Uzbekistan’s capital. The agreement states that the Tashkent Municipality will purchase 2,000 units of pure electric, zero-emissions BYD K9UD eBus. The BYD eBus K9UD is widely recognised for its advanced 6-in-1 controller, high levels of safety, reliability and […] The post BYD and Tashkent Municipality Sign Purchase Agreement for 2,000 Electric Buses appeared first on Electric C

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Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Kia EV3 and EV4 concept models interiors utilize leading-edge sustainable materials

Electric Cars Report

Kia has unveiled further details of the interiors of the EV3 and EV4 concept vehicles and the game-changing eco-friendly materials and methodologies used to create them, which will play an essential role in the brand’s transition to a sustainable mobility solutions provider. When creating the interior of the Kia Concept EV3, Kia’s CMF (Colour, Materials, […] The post Kia EV3 and EV4 concept models interiors utilize leading-edge sustainable materials appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kia Releases Pricing & Specifications For EV9

CleanTechnica EVs

Kia will begin accepting orders for the EV9 3-row electric SUV on October 16. EPA range estimates are not yet available.

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Comment on Canalys explains why EV makers, including Nio and Polestar, make smartphones by Banks

CN EV Post

Car makers making smartphones will be a trend in China, and if successful, the model will expand to the global market, Canalys said.

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Top 11 Worst Experiences with the Electric Vehicles

Get Electric Vehicle

Why would you buy an electric vehicle? Electric vehicles have several advantages over IC engine vehicles, and they are one of the key players in the automotive industry now. Most of the EV owners love the experience with electric vehicles. But some of the EVs make the owners to go through really tough situations. Today we are going to see some of the worst experiences with electric vehicles.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

EV Life

Good news for drivers looking to save money on a Tesla Model X, your options just got a little better. In early September 2023, Tesla announced price cuts to the Model X and Model S, reducing the sticker price of all trim levels by 15-19%. For the Model X, the new base price of $79,990 (down $8,500 from the previous price) means it now qualifies for the federal tax credit of $7,500 outlined by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.