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Tesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter, NHTSA to release findings regarding Autopilot use

Teslarati

The NHTSA said: “NHTSA reminds the public that no commercially available motor vehicle today can drive itself. Tesla’s FAQ regarding Autopilot on its website states: “Yes. ” Additionally, the NHTSA will share the findings of the crash investigation soon, the agency told us.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

inverter used in the Fiat 500e has a volume of about 5 liters, while the motor inverter used in the 2010 Prius drivetrain has a volume of about 5.4L (according to a DOE deconstruction.) The peak power density of the 2010 Prius motor inverter is 11.1 —Google FAQ on the challenge. liter unit reaches up to 17.2

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. While the back motor cover is large to hide the chain, it is a bit too big and can scratch the ground when going over a sudden curb. Loud: For such a small motor, it certainly is loud.

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

And the 750W hub motor has little trouble cruising past that. The brakes are rigged with an automatic motor cutoff, so the moment you start to squeeze the levers, the power to the motor is shut off. 48V, 750w geared hub motor with 60nm torque. Once the bike is built, it is a pretty impressive package.

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Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather: Stay Ahead of Range Loss

Electric Driver

Unlike traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, EVs are powered by electric motors that run on electricity stored in their batteries. However, they have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their environmentally friendly nature.

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Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit in 2024

Baua Electric

Source: Fueleconomy.gov Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit FAQ How does the EV tax credit work? Whether it’s a purchase or lease of a new or used EV or the purchase and installation of an EV charger, you could get money back, depending upon where you live. Here are all those tax credits, rebates, and exemptions sorted by state.

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Gotrax G4 Review

Green Authority

Touchy throttle: I experienced frequent issues with the throttle’s responsiveness, which required several presses to engage the motor after each time I stopped. The metal folding clip will keep it secure, but you won’t want to carry this thing for long distances unless you want a workout. Gotrax G4 Specs. ~25 25 Miles per Charge.

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