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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

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The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list , between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

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Canada’s Unifor Also Reaches Tentative Deal With All Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Cost-of-living adjustments will also be reintroduced by the end of 2024, along with bolstered pension plans, two additional paid holidays, and some fresh bonuses. This agreement will considerably improve the living standards of every Unifor member at Stellantis.” This is in addition to a forecasted cost of living allowance of $1.61

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Tesla Cybertruck crash test rating situation revealed by NHTSA, IIHS

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Tesla performed its in-house crash testing of the Cybertruck, and because it was in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the car can be delivered to customers. Manufacturers certify compliance with these standards when they crash test internally. At least not yet.

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ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

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The company formally launches at The Battery Show Europe 2018 with growing list of key customers. Total cost of ownership for many electric vehicles is quickly reaching cost parity with traditional combustion engine models, but only if the asset is properly managed.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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Tesla points to a typical installation cost of $2,000 to $3,500 excluding the cost of the equipment, which would at minimum be a $1,800 Gateway in addition to a compatible wall connector. As of yet, the list of other EVs that can power the home is a short one.

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UAW Makes Sizable Demands of GM, Ford, Stellantis

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Compared to the standards we’ve become accustomed to, they are indeed lofty. Earlier in the week, the union conducted a live stream outlining a list of 10 core demands slated to be presented this week. The union could face an uphill battle on many of its demands.

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New solid hydrogen-on-demand fuel cell from HES Energy Systems flies UAV for record 6 hours

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Besides achieving a significant technical and performance milestone for hydrogen-on-demand enabled fuel cells, it is also the first time that a fuel cell has moved beyond the prototype stage and entered the standard products list of a UAV manufacturer. In 2013 HES pushed forward with a new material and a highly simplified system.

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