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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

Zero rating will also be granted to products installed at commercial properties used solely for charitable purposes. In addition, it will help to further accelerate the government’s legally-binding commitment to reach net zero by 2050 – a good move all round.

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A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Take We don’t have particulars yet about why the vehicle didn’t register the cyclist, who presumably was legally traversing the intersection and minding their business before getting creepily rammed by a driverless car. It also is looking to expand to Austin. So it’s looking like an uphill battle for Waymo these days.

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Tesla Recalling Two Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Not Being Sufficiently Annoying

The Truth About Cars

While the company has continued upgrading the system to be harder to fool, even going so far as to install driver-monitoring cameras, the NHTSA still believes not enough is being done. "In Granted, the agency has launched dozens of special investigations into accidents where Autopilot was said to be a factor since the earliest accounts.

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Volkswagen AG provides details on investigations into NOx cheating; origin and fixes; new strategic direction

Green Car Congress

In connection with its work, Jones Day is being provided with operational support by the audit firm Deloitte. To recap, software installed in the electronic control module (ECM) on the affected diesel vehicles detected when the car was undergoing official emissions testing. Origin, development and resolution of NO x cheating.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. The required side sill component is manufactured to fit and then installed on the damaged vehicle.

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Mumbai - Kalaburagi - Mumbai : 1200 km trip in the MG ZS EV

Plug In India

Some housekeeping The 7kW slow charger hasn’t been installed in my society due to some complications that maybe covered in a separate post. This time, the MG’s MapMyIndia inbuilt maps could alert me whenever there was an upcoming speed camera in a 1km range, giving me enough time to have ‘barely legal’* speeds.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution. Charged : What’s involved with installing the vehicle-side system? And it’s as simple as that.