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Smarter, tougher and more capable: Why the electric Toyota LandCruiser Se will be better than your diesel-powered 300 Series

EV Central

Toyota has finally jumped on board the EV juggernaut with its most iconic model, the LandCruiser, with the all-electric LandCruiser Se concept. Sitting alongside it at the 2023 Tokyo motor show was the Toyota EPU, described as a “next-generation mid-sized pickup truck concept” that is effectively a futuristic electric Hilux.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. Ford and Microsoft’s participation in the Hohm program builds on the success of their decade-long partnership to provide customers with superior in-car experiences. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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SETEC POWER Emergency Mobile EV Charging System Unveiled in Bali

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Jakarta – PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) officially handed over 143 units of battery electric vehicles to the government to support the G20 Summit held in Bali on November 15-16. The 143 electric cars consist of 41 units of Toyota bZ4X and 102 units of Lexus UX 300e.

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Tesla and Daimler to launch plug-in electric cars

Green Cars News

The future is green for Tesla Motors and its partner Daimler AG, as they plan to launch two plug-in electric vehicles in the near future. In an interview with the Green Car Advisor , Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk also said that Tesla would be replacing its current generation Roadster with a larger, four-seat sports car in 2013.

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Toyota Smart Center Benefits Home Efficiency, Not Just Cars

All Cars Electric

We've seen Onstar from General Motors. We've heard about iPhone apps that allow you to keep tabs on how your 2011 Nissan Leaf or Smart Electric Drive are charging too, and some energy companies are wanting to develop services that keep you updated on the status of your EV.

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Second generation Smart EV on its way

Green Cars News

Having already made significant in-roads into the electric vehicle market, Smart is now planning to introduce its second generation electric drive Smart Fortwo with production to begin in early November. The vehicle is based on the Smart Fortwo Coupe/Cabrio Passion. It can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.5

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Smart to introduce electric scooters; new electric car announcement

Green Cars News

Smart, the Daimler brand famous for its small electric cars such as the Smart Fortwo EV, is now set to expand its portfolio by introducing an electric two-wheeler. The company has teamed up with Vectrix to introduce the Smart Scooter alongside the Smart Electric Drive and the Smart eBike in 2014.