Sat.Nov 18, 2023 - Fri.Nov 24, 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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China’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 “record-breaking” 24 hours. more… The post China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours 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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Pioneer of Google’s Data Centers Dies at 58

Cars That Think

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

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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%

Green Car Reports

Tesla has updated its billing policy with a "congestion fee" aimed at increasing throughput at its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. According to the Supercharger fees page on Tesla's website, updated earlier this week, users will now be charged $1 per minute to charge above 90% capacity. Tesla notes that this applies to "busy" stations.

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Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ‘illusion’ – IEA

Electrek

The oil and gas industry is banking on carbon capture as its “fix” for climate change. The IEA’s new report dispels that idea and offers real solutions. more… The post Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ‘illusion’ – IEA appeared first on Electrek.

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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 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX. Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos!

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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to charge

Green Car Reports

Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Stellantis issued a recall that advises owners of some Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids not to plug in—and tells them not to park the SUV near buildings or other cars. In 32,125 Wrangler 4xe models—certain models from the 2021-2024 model years—a potential battery issue could lead.

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

Electrek

Here’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. more… The post In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla open sources all design and engineering of original Roadster

Teslarati

Tesla has open-sourced all of the design and engineering of the original Roadster, CEO Elon Musk announced today, and plenty of people are wondering if the timing of the release has anything to do with the next-gen Roadster that is now several years behind schedule. Tesla has opened everything from Owner’s Manuals to Circuits and Connectors for the original Roadster , which was the automaker’s first project fifteen years ago in 2008.

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

Brief

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Norway begins long farewell to fossil cars, and Australia still has a lot to learn

The Driven EV News

Norway's ban on fossil cars will take effect in a little more than a year. How long will it take to reach a 100% battery electric vehicle fleet? And what can Australia learn from Norway's journey. The post Norway begins long farewell to fossil cars, and Australia still has a lot to learn appeared first on The Driven.

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The EV age has revived a century-old obsession with aerodynamics

Green Car Reports

Aerodynamics are an important consideration in modern EVs. Lowering aerodynamic drag improves efficiency, allowing for more range from a given battery-pack size. But it bears emphasis: This is far from a new obsession. A new exhibit curated by Audi in Germany highlights an earlier era of aerodynamic experimentation. In the 1930s, engineers at the.

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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. more… The post Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Megapack battery farm in Queensland connected to the grid: report

Teslarati

The 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla battery in Queensland, Australia, has been registered and connected to the grid. Expectations are high that the massive battery farm’s commissioning will begin soon. The Chinchilla battery features 80 Tesla Megapack batteries. It is also the first battery farm that will be built by state-owned generator CS Energy, as noted in a Renew Economy report.

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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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Watch Nio EL7 Instantly Swap Its Battery In POV Video

InsideEVs

Swapping a depleted battery for a fully charged one takes between three to five minutes—here's how that looks from the driver's seat.

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Here's how your old Prius battery will help build new EVs

Green Car Reports

Redwood Materials, the battery recycling effort started by Tesla alum JB Straubel, believes it's critical to ramp up domestic content in American EVs—and for helping automakers meet sustainability targets. Last month, Redwood detailed one way it’s making that process happen on the ground: It started an online portal for end-of-life EV.

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Solar-powered Japanese tiny van ‘PUZZLE’ unveiled ahead of North American sales

Electrek

You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, 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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Tesla India deal reignites with billions worth of investment on the table

Teslarati

Tesla’s plans in India have reignited, with the company discussing billions of dollars worth of investment in the country. On November 6, government departments in India discussed policy changes that would affect electric vehicle manufacturing in the country. The discussions included Tesla’s investment proposal and the steps the Indian government would need to take to approve it.

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Tesla, Audi, And Nissan EVs Have Minimal Winter Range Loss

InsideEVs

Data from 10,000 EVs and 18 models shows a roughly 30 percent lower range in winter on average.

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Lucid Gravity, Karma EVs, Camry Hybrid AWD, Forester Hybrid, Mercedes charging: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EV holds onto more of its range in the cold? And drivers of EVs from which vehicle maker appeared to “brick” their EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 17, 2023. Just ahead of the LA auto show, Toyota revealed a redesigned ninth-generation.

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Toyota’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 Toyota’s tech will be in short supply. more… The post Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX launches the second Integrated Flight Test of Starship

Teslarati

Following a brief hold at t minus 40 seconds, Starship took to the morning skies just after 7 a.m. CT from Starbase, Texas. The countdown flowed smoothly as the SpaceX team filled the gigantic rocket in the pre-dawn hours, working no issues outside, making sure there were no wayward boats downrange. After the hold was lifted, the clock counted down.

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What to Do When the Ghost in the Machine Is You

Cars That Think

Limor Fried is the founder of Adafruit , a leading electronics manufacturer for makers. The open-source microcontroller driver libraries she writes to interface with devices such as sensors and displays often become de facto standards and are found in many code repositories. Recently, Fried began experimenting with ChatGPT to generate drivers and discovered that the AI was writing in her own particular style.

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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?

Green Car Reports

A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars. In a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 2, 2023, filed the previous April, the Italian performance automaker appears to be working to integrate motors together with friction brakes, as part of a.

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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. more… The post Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck UI and interior get closer looks in new photos

Teslarati

Tesla is holding a delivery event for the Cybertruck later this month, and while details about the unique electric pickup are still being revealed to the public, new photos have surfaced showing off the vehicle’s user interface and more. A series of photos posted initially on Weibo was shared on X on Monday evening, showing off a few of the Cybertruck’s interior angles, including the touchscreen UI, the seats, the glass roof, the frunk and more.

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Tesla Discounts New Cars In Inventory—All Models—By Up To $6,300

InsideEVs

The discounts are for new and low-mileage vehicles and reach $3,700 for the Model 3 and $3,000 for the Model Y.

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Ford drops Explorer Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid for 2024

Green Car Reports

Ford has confirmed that there will not be a 2024 Explorer Hybrid—but the model hasn't exactly been canceled either. Ford product communications director Mike Levine, in a response to Green Car Reports, confirmed that the Explorer Hybrid isn’t happening for 2024. The decision will free up hybrid capacity for a very specialized market.

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Tesla starts releasing to employees FSD v12 – a critical update to self-driving effort

Electrek

Tesla has started releasing to employees its FSD v12 update, which is apparently critical to Tesla’s achieving its self-driving goal. more… The post Tesla starts releasing to employees FSD v12 – a critical update to self-driving effort appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla starting release of FSD V12 to employees, confirms Musk

Teslarati

Tesla has started rolling out Full Self Driving (FSD) V12 to employees. The update was confirmed by CEO Elon Musk in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Citing a source reportedly familiar with the matter, EV publication and software tracker Not A Tesla App claimed that FSD V12 had begun an internal rollout with update 2023.38.10.

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Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks

The Driven EV News

Updated: Major hospital group bans EV charging in its car parks due to fire risks, and a golf club to dismantle its EV chargers down after a club house fire blamed on golf buggy batteries. The post Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks appeared first on The Driven.

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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe

Green Car Reports

Stellantis and battery supplier CATL on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding that could pave the way for more affordable EVs in Europe. The non-binding memorandum outlines the supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules by CATL to Stellantis for European production within an unspecific timeframe. The two companies are.

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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. more… The post Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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New record for largest Tesla light show clinched by owners in Finland

Teslarati

Owners participating in a massive coordinated light show in Finland have clinched the new record for the largest Tesla light show as of this week. In a post from Helsinki, Finland, on Saturday, X user IMettomaki shared videos of what seems to be the new record for the largest Tesla light show, which reportedly had over 687 of the cars on-site, nearly tripling the old record-breaker, according to the post.

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