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Tesla Giga Mexico construction gets permit approval

Teslarati

According to Milenio , The Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife of the Management of Subdelegation for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources contacted Tesla’s legal representative in Mexico—Eugenio Grandio de la Torre—about Giga Mexico’s permits earlier this week.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

Green Car Congress

As a tractor unit for heavy-duty distribution transport, for example, it is available with an electric power take-off solution for hookloaders and skiploaders. With four battery packs, the eActros 400 has a range of up to 400 kilometers. Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 tractor.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

EV Central

For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. If so, expect the 0-100km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds to tumble further into hypercar territory. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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The Benefits of Installing Dash Cams in Electric Vehicles for Added Protection

Get Electric Vehicle

A dash cam with parking mode can record vandalism, giving clear proof of the damage and helping to file insurance claims or take legal action. Additional considerations: Legal Protection : Dash cams can help in legal cases by providing important proof for car accidents, property damage, or stolen items.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. Nuclear-powered ships can go years without refueling. A large merchant ship, capable of carrying thousands of containers, could be powered by two (or more) 30-megawatt reactors. Why nuclear-powered ships?

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

Clean Fleet Report

British brand Zapp unveiled its first powered two-wheeled i300 city bike in Michigan on August 4. Built in Thailand, the i300 is part of a worldwide wave of transportation options that are moving from fossil-fuel power to electric. As with battery-powered cars, a low center of gravity delivers great handling, too.

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