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US renewables’ installed generating capacity beats coal

Baua Electric

FERC reports in its latest “ Energy Infrastructure Update ,” with data through January 31, 2024 (which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign) that solar accounted for 2,527 megawatts (MW) of new installed generating capacity in the first month of this year – or 87.3% of the total. gigawatts (GW) or 29.17% of all US generating capacity.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

The view out the rear is compromised by a high deck and small rear window which means reversing into regular parking spaces with tall curbs is a bad idea. & The tire noise is perhaps more notable because wind noise is less than expected. Overall the Z4 has impressed me with its enthusiastic personality and excellent handling.

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Making Boston Dynamics’ Robots Dance

Cars That Think

Thomas: It’s a long-winded answer, but. Because I feel like— I’m sure this is something you’ve run into, is that it’s easy for engineers or roboticists just to be— I mean, honestly, a little bit dismissive of this idea that it’s important for robots to have this expressivity. I’m still learning about it. Does that answer your question?

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

Charged EVs

We drove several F-150 Lightnings, in various trims, with and without payloads or trailers, out of San Antonio and through the winding roads of Texas hill country during the first week of May. We surmise Ford was startled at the degree to which this idea propelled the truck’s popularity. The F-150 Lightning is good.

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We drove all of Lucid’s 2024 Air models and got a sneak peak at its upcoming ‘Mid-Size’ EVs

Baua Electric

The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring / Source: Scooter Doll Lucid’s 2024 Air models don’t disappoint, especially Pure On a sunny and foggy day near Half Moon Bay last week, I got a chance to take all four of the 2024 model year Lucid Airs out and open them up on winding roads and coastal straightaways. You can learn more about my experience here.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive review: Is the updated BYD Seal rival the best electric vehicle in Australia?

EV Central

However, whereas Tesla previously offered seat heating for all five seats, the person in the centre rear misses out. The idea is it uses the cameras and some AI to determine which way it thinks you want to go. There’s also a noticeably quieter cabin as a result of efforts to reduce wind and road noise.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. These should diminish as more and more of the grid uses power from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, and as the manufacturers themselves use green energy—some, including GM, already do. A High-Tech Customer Experience. Story by Steve Schaefer.

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