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Review: 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is the lone star of TX

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Lexus TX is exactly what it needs to be—almost, in one of its versions. It’s a big, boxy three-row SUV with adult-size space in all rows, wide-opening doors, loads of flat-folding cargo versatility, and low lift heights—plus a TX 500h hybrid version, as well as an available TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid version that can go up.

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Land Rovers Keep Catching Fire, But EVs Get Blamed For Luton Carpark Fire

CleanTechnica EVs

Land Rovers and Range Rovers occupy the same place that massive pickup trucks do in North American car culture. They are vastly outsized, overpowered, heavy machines which pretend to be working vehicles, but are remarkably often driven in cities to pick up lattes.

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Tesla’s Model 3 Highland spotted again in the U.S., this time covered

Teslarati

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 “Highland” has been spotted in the U.S. a few times since it became available in countries around the world, although it’s not yet available to customers in North America. One onlooker spotted the Model 3 Highland at a Supercharger station in the U.S. over the weekend, this time featuring a covering on the front end of the car.

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47% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

CleanTechnica EVs

In the Netherlands, 47% of new car sales were plugin car sales in September. Furthermore, 34% were full electrics! The Netherlands saw an increase in plugin registrations to 13,916 units in September, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market thus reaching 47% of the overall auto market last month.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Tesla Cybertruck pictured next to DeLorean DMC-12

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck craze is upon us, with tons of sightings of the electric pickup’s pre-production versions being reported across the U.S. In one unique sighting over the weekend, a user pulled up next to the Cybertruck in his DeLorean for a quick photoshoot. Reddit user u/BladeBronson shared photos of his DeLorean DMC-12 next to the Cybertruck on Sunday morning, showing off the forthcoming electric truck next to the vehicle made famous by the Back to the Future movies.

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Tesla Model Y Low-Cost Ride Service Launched In Downtown Tampa

CleanTechnica EVs

An organization named Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) just launched a new low-cost ride service in downtown Tampa, Florida, using 6 electric Tesla Model Y SUVs. Riders can use an app on iPhones or Android phones to schedule short zero-emissions trips in seven downtown Tampa neighborhoods in the bright yellow Teslas.

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Fuel Cell Trucks Win Big In New $7 Billion US Hydrogen Plan

CleanTechnica EVs

The new $7 billion Hydrogen Hubs program will bring more green hydrogen to fuel cell truck makers, helping to free long haul truckers from the shackles of diesel and natural gas, too.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets close-up video treatment in California sighting

Teslarati

Prototypes of Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck have been seen all around the U.S. in the past several weeks, ahead of the automaker’s plans to begin deliveries in the coming months. Tesla has not released many details about the Cybertruck’s specs, though one person who spotted one of the truck’s release candidates in recent weeks took to filming the vehicle close-up — capturing the unique electric pickup from several different angles.

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Zero Motorcycles Drops Prices, But We Need To Do More To Expand Two-Wheeled EV Ridership

CleanTechnica EVs

If you think about it just a little, it’s pretty obvious that electric motorcycles are about the cleanest form of highway-speed transportation. Even the most heavily-packed of electric buses and electric trains still use heavy vehicles.

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First look at Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode and its Cyber Owl graphic

Teslarati

A recent sighting of the Tesla Cybertruck in the wild has revealed something quite unique about the all-electric pickup truck. As it turns out, the Cybertruck will have its own Sentry Mode graphic, and it looks pretty darn cool. Sentry Mode was initially released in February 2019 amidst incidents of break-ins against Teslas in the United States. The feature uses the cameras around a Tesla to constantly monitor the vehicle and alert drivers if necessary.

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

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Calling All Rural Electric Co-Ops, Non-Profits, & General Stores! EV Drivers Need Your Help

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I’m going to explain what’s holding rural EV charging back, why that matters, and what non-profit and governmental entities in rural areas can do to fix the problem. It’s still going to take a lot of work, but it’s a worthy effort that I’d like to help rural areas tackle.

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Tesla jobs posted in South America

Teslarati

Tesla recently posted jobs located in South America. The Tesla jobs are located in Chile, hinting at a company base in South America. Tesla posted the new job vacancies earlier this month. The company seeks a Country General Manager, a Tesla Sales Advisor, and Service Technicians. All the Tesla jobs in Chile are in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region.

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Smart EV charging won’t hurt the grid – and could be vital in shift to renewables: study

The Driven EV News

A report from Melbourne University has looked into the potential benefits to the grid – as well as possible downsides – of the EV transition. The post Smart EV charging won’t hurt the grid – and could be vital in shift to renewables: study appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla mobile app update adds ‘Recent Trips,’ updated trip planner UI

Teslarati

Just like it does with its cars, Tesla regularly deploys software updates to its mobile app that include regular improvements and changes. In a recent update, Tesla has added a few new features, including the ability to view recent trips and an updated user interface for the Trip Planner function. Tesla app update 4.26 has begun rolling out, featuring the addition of a “Recents” tab to the app’s location page, according to release notes shared by Not a Tesla App.

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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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My First EV, Part V: My First Long Trip

CleanTechnica EVs

Six months after buying my first EV (see My First EV — Part I), the time has come for the first long trip — Cupertino to Huntington Beach, about 420 miles each way. We decided to go on Highway 101 rather than 5, about 20 miles longer, but a prettier drive.

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Video: Mercedes-Benz conducts the world’s first public two-car electric crash test

Electric Cars Report

With the world’s first public crash test involving two fully electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz is going above and beyond not only the legal requirements but also those of the ratings industry. Euro NCAP stipulates a frontal impact test using a 1,400 kg trolley with an aluminium honeycomb barrier replicating the front of another vehicle. In accordance […] The post Video: Mercedes-Benz conducts the world’s first public two-car electric crash test appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Offers Model Y & Model 3 OEM Wraps In 7 Colors

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla (TSLA) has updated its online store with the addition of a new service — OEM vehicle wraps for the Model 3 electric sedan and Model Y SUV. The OEM Tesla Model Y and Model 3 wraps are currently only available at the West Covina and Carlsbad Tesla Service Centers in California.

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Fisker Announces First Fisker Lounge Retail Location To Open In Shanghai

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. announced that it intends to open its first Fisker Lounge in Shanghai, China, continuing the roll-out of its China business. “China is an incredibly important market for us,” Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said. “We are delivering vehicles in the US and Europe, but our goal since the company was established in 2016 […] The post Fisker Announces First Fisker Lounge Retail Location To Open In Shanghai appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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BYD electric ute patent images show that it’s not too far from production

The Driven EV News

New images suggest that the BYD electric ute is getting closer to production, and could be in Australia in 2024. The post BYD electric ute patent images show that it’s not too far from production appeared first on The Driven.

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Comment on Tesla's updated Model Y has started deliveries in China by GustavoMan627

CN EV Post

Tesla launched the updated Model Y in China on October 1, with minor configuration updates and unchanged pricing. Deliveries of the new Model 3 have yet to begin.

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Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 45% globally

Teslarati

Volkswagen Group has been working hard to increase its share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and it seems to be paying off. The German automaker increased its BEV deliveries by 45% globally as of September 2023. Volkswagen Group reported delivering 531,500 battery electric vehicles from January to September 2023, up 45% compared to the same period in 2022 when VW delivered 366,600 BEVs.

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An Overview of Jeep’s Current Vehicle Lineup

Clean Fleet Report

An Overview of Jeep’s Current Vehicle Lineup Jeep’s Moves in the Pickup/SUV Market Since 2020 This article may contain affiliate links. Jeep has been refreshing its lineup of vehicles since 2020, giving it a larger presence in the pickup and SUV markets. Customers have been turning to the automotive brand to carry them from point A to point B, making it easier for them to choose a vehicle that they can rely on, no matter what kind of terrain is before them.

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Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries?

The Driven EV News

Collecting and ultimately recycling EV batteries as they leave the roads is imperative from both an environmental and health perspective. Is there enough capacity? The post Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries? appeared first on The Driven.

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Want a low-cost electric boat? These are the most affordable options out there

Electrek

Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has remained outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us. more… The post Want a low-cost electric boat?

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Kathleen Kramer is 2024 IEEE President-Elect

Cars That Think

IEEE Senior Member Kathleen Kramer has been elected as the 2024 IEEE president-elect. She is set to begin serving as president on 1 January 2025. Kramer, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors, received 19,105 votes in the election. IEEE Life Fellow Roger U. Fujii received 14,525. At press time, the results were unofficial until the IEEE Board of Directors accepts the IEEE Teller’s Committee report in November.

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2024 BYD dual-cab ute leaks: All-new Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival takes shape in new patent images

EV Central

The first images of BYD’s incoming dual-cab ute have appeared in China, with local media digging up new patent images that capture the HiLux and Ranger-fighting ute in all its digital glory. These are actually more revealing than some patent imagery, with pretty much the full dual-cab ute on display here, allowing CarNewsChina to even guesstimate the vehicle’s length at a HiLux-matching 5.3m, suggesting it will definitely be entering the “mid-size” ute race, rather than g

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Comment on Nio files to use semi-solid-state batteries in more models by Standa

CN EV Post

Nio has filed to use WeLion's semi-solid battery cells in 11 more models, after filing for three other models five months ago.

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Toyota FT-3e SUV Concept Teased To Preview Next-Gen EVs

InsideEVs

There’s also a glimpse of a Supra-like two-door electric coupe.

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Five New Fusion Prospects, Minus the Neutrons

Cars That Think

Interest in fusion energy is surging today in response to the world’s desperate need for abundant clean power. At least 43 private companies are now pursuing this goal of safely fusing two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus while releasing energy. However, the standard deuterium-tritium (D-T) reaction at the core of conventional fusion reactors conceals big, long-term problems.

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Tesla China files new Model Y with radar support option

Teslarati

Tesla has filed for a new Model Y in China, as per recent regulatory filings from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Interestingly enough, the new Model Y in the filing is listed with radar as an option. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently released its catalog of models that are up for public comment, and the new Model Y happened to be included in the document.

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Understanding the Root Causes of Trucking Collisions

Clean Fleet Report

Understanding the Root Causes of Trucking Collisions A Complete Guide to Increasing Driver Safety This article may contain affiliate links. Trucking collisions are a significant roadway concern, leading to tragic accidents, property damage and loss of life. These incidents often result from a combination of factors. Understanding their root causes is crucial to improving safety in the trucking industry.