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Tesla launches low-voltage connector standard to simplify EV transition

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Tesla has officially launched a new standard for the low-voltage connections in electric vehicles (EVs), which the company says will reduce necessary connection types in most EVs from over 200 to just six. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation.

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This is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T

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liter flat-six comes from the standard Carrera, offering 388 horsepower and 331 pounds of torque. 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T: Every Photo View Gallery 30 photos Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is standard and offers a 10mm lower stance than the regular Carrera. Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter seconds in coupe form and 4.5

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Ford Super Duty Being Recalled Over Braking Defect

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It doesn’t need to be said that a vehicle lacking the ability to stop itself is out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and are therefore required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to undergo a formal recall.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

Case study: Early electric tugs designed specifically for GM In 2006, GM came to Eagle Tugs with a project to standardize its tow tractor (tugger) fleet across all its plants worldwide. Each bus can travel approximately 230 miles on a charge, and it takes four hours to fully recharge the bus.

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Volvo to Begin Providing NACS EV Charging Adapters in November

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Despite technically having already adopted the North American Charging System (NACS) standard, Volvo and Polestar have announced that their vehicles will soon begin shipping vehicles with NACS adapters. The model has been repeatedly delayed due to being manufactured exclusively in China and expected to drop sometime in 2025.

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Mazda Dominates Early 2025 List of IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) regularly updates its crash-testing standards, which often knocks some vehicles out of contention for a Top Safety Pick award, but Mazda put up a strong showing. Tightening crash-test standards cut the number of Top Safety Pick award winners from 71 in 2024 to 48 this year.

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The Longer-Range Ram 1500 REV Pickup Has Been Canceled

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Mopar Insiders recently reported that the automaker has canceled the 500-mile version of the truck, leaving only the standard-range model on track for a 2026 release. Ram was clear that the standard-range truck would move forward uninterrupted but cautioned suppliers to stop work on the longer-range model.

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