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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

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A new Japanese EV pickup is launching After introducing its new D-Max truck in Bangkok last fall, Isuzu President Shinsuke Minami said the company is “actively taking efforts to realize a carbon-neutral society.” Going forward, “Isuzu plans to produce a BEV pickup truck in Thailand,” Minami explained. diesel engine. diesel engine.

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

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Built in Thailand, the i300 is part of a worldwide wave of transportation options that are moving from fossil-fuel power to electric. Range and Power. Range is always a question with electric vehicles. Pricing for the Carbon Launch Edition is $8,995; the regular model comes in at $7,495. feet long and weighs 202 pounds.

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Aussie electric truck maker SEA joins the race to build a Toyota Hilux EV

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SEA Electric Asia-Pacific chief Bill Gillespie flew back into Australia last weekend fresh from discussions with Toyota in Thailand that included a proposal to build a battery electric version of Australia’s top-selling vehicle. A 300km unladen range is claimed. Diesel utes are Australia’s top-selling new vehicles.

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Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

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By modeling a range of different economic development scenarios, the researchers showed how policy-makers could understand which cities could make the biggest difference in terms of reducing emissions, and could make meaningful decisions about where to target reduction initiatives within a city. —Prof Guan.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024

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And they have a hefty carbon footprint The AI Index team also estimated the carbon footprint of certain large language models. The report notes that the variance between models is due to factors including model size, data center energy efficiency, and the carbon intensity of energy grids. AI can’t beat humans at everything.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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With a range of more than 600 kilometers (according to WLTP) and an output of up to 536 hp, the EQS SUV meets the requirements of a luxury SUV in terms of the drive system. The modular drive concept allows a wide range of maximum total drive outputs from 355 to 536 hp. A high energy recovery rate increases the range.

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