November, 2023

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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-V

Green Car Reports

Honda this week provided a few more details about its next-generation fuel-cell module, at the 2023 European Hydrogen Week in Brussels. Co-developed with General Motors, the new module was first shown at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, and it has already been confirmed for use in North America. Honda has already confirmed a Europe-bound energy storage.

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Sweden union IF Metall lawyer admits his family has a Tesla Model Y

Teslarati

Darko Davidovic is one of the key players in the ongoing union strike against Tesla in Sweden. Davidovic serves as the IF Metall union’s federal lawyer, and he has overtly criticized the electric vehicle maker for its lack of collective agreement. But as per recent reports, Davidovic’s family owns a Tesla Model Y today, and he drove a Model S in the past.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000

Electrek

Tesla launched Cybertruck with up to 470 miles (756 km) of range and starting at $61,000 for the base version. But we are getting more questions than answers despite deliveries starting. moreā€¦ The post Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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US Discovers Lithium Bonanza For EV Batteries Right In Its Own Backyard

CleanTechnica EVs

The geothermal resources of the Salton Sea region in California can double as a rich pipeline of lithium for EV batteries. The post US Discovers Lithium Bonanza For EV Batteries Right In Its Own Backyard appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

The Driven EV News

BYD's lowest cost vehicle hits a new production milestone as demand for electric city car surges. The post BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months appeared first on The Driven.

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Pioneer of Googleā€™s Data Centers Dies at 58

Cars That Think

Luiz AndrĆ© Barroso Data center pioneer Senior member, 59; died 16 September An engineer at Google for more than 20 years, Barroso is credited with designing the companyā€™s warehouse-size data centers. They house hundreds of thousands of computer servers and disk drives and have brought cloud computing, more powerful search engines, and faster Internet service.

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Tesla Cybertruck named ā€œDisruptor of the Yearā€ in Top Gear 2023 awards

Teslarati

The Tesla Cyberttruck has not started its deliveries yet, but the all-electric pickup truck is already gathering some accolades. One of these was granted by British motoring magazine Top Gear, which gave the Tesla Cybertruck its ā€œDisruptor of the Yearā€ award for 2023. In a recently posted video , Top Gear editor-in-chief Jack Rix admitted that they actually did not think that the Cybertruck would make it to production.

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Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production

Electrek

South Koreaā€™s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor , is bolstering EV production despite rumors that the market is slowing. The automaker revealed plans to suspend operations at its main factory in South Korea as it shifts its focus toward EVs. moreā€¦ The post Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production In Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

It may not be the biggest EV news of the month, but it’s got to be one of the strongest. [continued] The post BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

The Truth About Cars

This year has seen a surge of panicked reports discussing how the U.S. government has mandated vehicle hardware that would allow authorities to wrestle control away from the driver. Usually referenced as a ā€œkill switch,ā€ the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. The claim hangs responsibility on the extremely broad Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was passed in November of 2021.

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

Brief

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Video Friday: Punch-Out

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Humanoids 2023 : 12ā€“14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX. Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Eurobot Open 2024 : 8ā€“11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy todayā€™s videos!

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Toyota Hilux: A new insight into hydrogen-fuelled light commercial vehicles

Innovation News Network

Discover the hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux, and how it will help shape future utility for zero tailpipe emissions light commercial vehicles. The post Toyota Hilux: A new insight into hydrogen-fuelled light commercial vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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First production Tesla Model S donated to the Petersen Auto Museum

Teslarati

The first-ever Tesla Model S to roll off the production line has been donated to an automotive museum in Los Angeles by its owner. Entrepreneur and early Tesla investor Steve Jurvetson has donated his Tesla Model S P85 to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, as shared on X on Wednesday. Jurvetson has donated the Model S to the museum along with his prior Tesla donations, and he also shared some photos of the vehicle.

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Chinaā€™s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours

Electrek

Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind has installed its massive 16 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in a ā€œrecord-breakingā€ 24 hours. moreā€¦ The post China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours appeared first on Electrek.

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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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EnergyX Aims New Solid-State EV Battery At The 500,000-Mile Car Of The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

The US startup EnergyX is developing a sustainable lithium supply chain in support of a new 500,000-mile solid-state EV battery. The post EnergyX Aims New Solid-State EV Battery At The 500,000-Mile Car Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo claims Australiaā€™s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra

The Driven EV News

Volvo Trucks completes what it says is Australiaā€™s longest electric truck journey, travelling 1,185 kilometres from Brisbane to Canberra in a heavy-duty truck in 19 hours, including charging time. The post Volvo claims Australiaā€™s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra appeared first on The Driven.

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Generating Power on Earth From the Coldness of Deep Space

Cars That Think

Itā€™s a summer night. On the rooftop of a quiet building, a set of panels cools the rooms within and keeps the lights on, removing heat and generating electricity using the coldness of the sky. That cold isnā€™t in the air around the buildingā€”the night is warm. Rather, the panels reach far beyond Earthā€™s atmosphere to tap the distant cold of deep space.

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Mazda CEO Says EVs 'Not Taking Off' In The U.S.ā€”Except Teslas

InsideEVs

Masahiro Moro told Fortune that EV "inventory is piling up" but failed to mention Mazda's poor effort at offering a competitive EV.

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Tesla Sweden gets orders from Elon Musk

Teslarati

The conflict between Tesla Sweden and IF Metall appears to have hit a roadblock as discussions have been taken off the table. IF Metallā€™s strike continues until Tesla Sweden signs a collective agreement. On the other hand, Tesla Sweden refuses to sign such an agreement. According to mediator Kurt Eriksson, who contacted Teslaā€™s legal representative, Elon Musk has issued orders for the Swedish branch not to sign a collective agreement with IF Metall.

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Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ā€˜illusionā€™ ā€“Ā IEA

Electrek

The oil and gas industry is banking on carbon capture as its ā€œfixā€ for climate change. The IEAā€™s new report dispels that idea and offers real solutions. moreā€¦ The post Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ‘illusion’ ā€“ IEA appeared first on Electrek.

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Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email ā€” Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill?

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve still got one reservation for a Cybertruck. Tesla never really emails about it. In fact, aside from a confirmation. [continued] The post Weird Tesla Cybertruck Email ā€” Does Tesla Need Sales ASAP? Just Telling Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Chill? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs donā€™t sell (except Teslas)

Electrek

The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car , is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune , Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isnā€™t a Tesla, itā€™s sitting unsold on a dealer lot somewhere in America. moreā€¦ The post CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas) appeared first on Electrek.

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In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe

Electrek

Hereā€™s a breath of fresh air, literally. In a new milestone, the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. moreā€¦ The post In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck has officially launched and the range is a bit disappointing as the automaker introduces a new ā€œrange extenderā€, which is a separate battery pack that sits in the bed of the pickup truck. moreā€¦ The post Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected

Electrek

Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with inflation. And it looks like they are going back down faster than expected, according to new data from Goldman Sachs. moreā€¦ The post Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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Solar-powered Japanese tiny van ā€˜PUZZLEā€™ unveiled ahead of North American sales

Electrek

You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of ā€œkei carsā€, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to operate legally on roads. For decades, the result of those regulations has helped spawn some of the most interesting and often cutest miniature vehicles in the world.

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Toyotaā€™s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected

Electrek

After unveiling plans for breakthrough solid-state EV batteries, promising unrealistic long-range capabilities, it seems Toyotaā€™s tech will be in short supply. moreā€¦ The post Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge

Electrek

Tesla has launched its new Supercharger congestion fee at select stations in an attempt to shorten charging session times. moreā€¦ The post Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: report

Electrek

A new report gives us a glimpse of what our world could look like if there werenā€™t so many big, hulking SUVs cruising around. Due to the rise in electric vehicles, carbon emissions from automobiles could have dropped by more than 30% over the past 10 years, except they havenā€™t ā€“ and thatā€™s because of our global appetite for jumbo cars, the report authors say. moreā€¦ The post Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: report appeared first on Electrek.

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The worldā€™s largest single-site solar farm just came online

Electrek

The United Arab Emirates has launched the Al Dhafra solar farm ā€“ now the worldā€™s largest single-site solar farm ā€“ ahead of COP28. moreā€¦ The post The world’s largest single-site solar farm just came online appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla

Electrek

Kia launched its new EV5 electric SUV in China Friday. With a starting price of around $20K (149,800 yuan), the EV5 is expected to take on market leaders, including Teslaā€™s Model Y. moreā€¦ The post Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai and Kia are ā€˜pulling aheadā€™ with strong EV demand despite rival concerns

Electrek

Despite concerns over a cooling EV market, Hyundai and Kia are ā€œvery bullishā€ as demand for their electric vehicles remains strong. moreā€¦ The post Hyundai and Kia are ‘pulling ahead’ with strong EV demand despite rival concerns appeared first on Electrek.

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Cybertruck isnā€™t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck

Electrek

You may be eagerly waiting for the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck, but while you wait, we found something at the LA Auto Show that might satiate you: meet the Robotruck from a new startup called Aitekx. moreā€¦ The post Cybertruck isn’t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly closing in on a $2 billion deal to build a factory deal in India after years of ups and downs in negotiations. moreā€¦ The post Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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