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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

Green Car Congress

Volvo Group is the first truck manufacturer to launch an Augmented Reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The app is developed to deliver instant, valuable information from the electric truck to the emergency services team arriving on the scene to guide them in real-time and ensure safe rescue conditions.

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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid

Green Car Reports

If you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in. As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing.

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Komatsu develops hydrogen fuel cell excavator with Toyota systems

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Komatsu has developed a concept machine for a medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started in May 2023, Komatsu says it will accelerate its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells in the near future.

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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can be

Green Car Reports

Ford on Monday unveiled a versatile small EV that won't make it to the U.S, but could be a template for success in America. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is a small van similar to (but even smaller than) the Transit Connect that was recently withdrawn from this market, but with an all-electric powertrain. It's scheduled to von on sale in Europe in.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Neste celebrates opening of €1.6B Singapore expansion; SAF supply chain to Changi Airport

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Neste announced its final investment decision on additional renewable products production capacity in Singapore in December 2018. The €1.6-billion Singapore Expansion project has been successfully completed, the start-up of the refinery expansion has been completed after mid-April, and Neste celebrated its opening today. The Singapore refinery expansion doubles Neste’s production capacity in Singapore and brings the refinery’s total capacity to 2.6 million tons annually of which up to one millio

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Just Calm Down About GPT-4 Already

Cars That Think

Rapid and pivotal advances in technology have a way of unsettling people, because they can reverberate mercilessly, sometimes, through business, employment, and cultural spheres. And so it is with the current shock and awe over large language models, such as GPT-4 from OpenAI. It’s a textbook example of the mixture of amazement and, especially, anxiety that often accompanies a tech triumph.

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Tesla next-gen car: Elon Musk confirms two new EVs that can hit 5M per year

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During the 2023 Cyber Roundup (Annual Shareholder Meeting), CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is developing two new vehicles that would be produced at a scale far beyond what the company could achieve today. A silhouette of one of these vehicles was also shared during Musk’s presentation. Considering Tesla’s goal of achieving an output of 20 million vehicles per year, expectations were high that the electric vehicle maker would be releasing new products that could be produced at hig

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NuScale Power and Nucor to explore deployment of small modular reactors to power electric arc furnace steel mills

Green Car Congress

NuScale Power Corporation and Nucor Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore co-locating NuScale’s VOYGR small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) power plants to provide clean, reliable baseload electricity to Nucor’s scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel mills. The companies will also explore an expanded manufacturing partnership through which Nucor, the largest steel producer and recycler of any type of material in North America, would supply Econiq, its net-zero ste

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China’s Electric Car Emissions Reductions Increasing Rapidly Over Time

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Chinese EVs achieve greater emissions reductions over time due to improved efficiency and a greener power grid, states a study. While over 10% of Chinese car sales are now electric, the entire life cycle of EVs still generates carbon emissions.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

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Ionic Mineral Technologies, a developer of advanced silicon anode battery materials, launched its Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers. ( Earlier post.) This is a drop-in solution for lithium-ion batteries that delivers high energy density and fast charging capabilities, making it suited for use in electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications requiring high-performance batteries.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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The Tesla Roadster was originally teased a few years ago alongside the Tesla Semi. The next-gen Tesla Roadster’s official launch remains a mystery, even though Tesla already delivered the first Semi class-8 trucks to PepsiCo When asked directly about updates on the next-gen Tesla Roadster, Elon Musk noted that it was a fair, reasonable question. “We expect to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year,” he replied.

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Rheinmetall launches first pilot project for curbstone chargers with the City of Cologne and TankE

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Rheinmetall, the City of Cologne and TankE GmbH have embarked on a pilot project to install curbstone charger infrastructure in public streets. ( Earlier post.) The objective of the project is to integrate and pilot test Rheinmetall curbstone chargers in two different parts of the city to validate their acceptance and their urbanistic and design advantages.

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Industry veterans weigh in on Tesla advertising strategies and their potential

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The shift in Elon Musk’s stance on advertisements has caught the attention of veterans in the advertising sector. As per recent comments from several industry veterans, Tesla’s advertising strategies moving forward — especially at this stage in the EV transition — could hold significant potential for the automaker. For years, Musk has been staunchly anti-advertisement, arguing that Tesla would rather spend the money it would allocate for ads on improving its products.

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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy. In addition, V2X technology could eventually enable customers to use their vehicles as backup home generation when needed.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla Model X Plaid to receive Track Mode

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Track Mode is coming to the Tesla Model X Plaid. The update was confirmed by Elon Musk during the recently held 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The Tesla Model X Plaid is the electric vehicle maker’s second-fastest car. With a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds, the large, heavy, all-electric flagship SUV is almost as quick off the line as the Model S Performance, the predecessor of the Model S Plaid.

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Stellantis to acquire equal stake with Faurecia and Michelin in hydrogen fuel cell company Symbio

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Faurecia, a company of the FORVIA group, Michelin and Stellantis signed a binding agreement for Stellantis to acquire 33.3% stake in Symbio , a developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems for light- and heavy-duty vehicle applications. Faurecia and Michelin will remain shareholders with 33.3% holding each. The addition of Stellantis as a shareholder will boost Symbio’s development across Europe and in the US.

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Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets 23 records in single day, including fastest 0-249 mph time

Electrek

Times of 0-60 mph simply aren’t enough when you get into the peak-performance, hypercar segment of electric vehicles. The Rimac Nevera has already done an excellent job demonstrating that it’s one of the highest-performing vehicles on the planet, but any doubt should now be dissolved as the electric hypercar smashed through 23 performance records – in just a single day, a record in it of itself. more… The post Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets 23 records in single day, including fastest 0-249

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Rimac Nevera Sets 23 Performance Records In A Single Day [video]

Electric Cars Report

The all-electric Rimac Nevera is officially the ultimate record-breaking hypercar, setting a new 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) benchmark on the same day that it set another 22 acceleration and braking records. Widely regarded as the ultimate test of hypercar straight line performance, the 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) record is a test of acceleration, aerodynamics, top […] The post Rimac Nevera Sets 23 Performance Records In A Single Day [video] appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota and Suzuki co-developed new mini electric vans and BEV platform

Electrek

On Wednesday, Toyota , Suzuki, and Daihatsu Motor revealed a new jointly developed battery electric vehicle (BEV) system. The co-developed platform will power a new generation of mini-commercial electric vans. more… The post Toyota and Suzuki co-developed new mini electric vans and BEV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW of North America and PG&E Start V2X Testing in California

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As electric vehicles become more prevalent, with approximately 40% of all EVs in the United States driving on California roads, BMW of North America (BMW) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability […] The post BMW of North America and PG&E Start V2X Testing in California appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Cybertruck production estimates revealed by Elon Musk

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed the estimated production capacity the automaker will allocate to the highly anticipated Cybertruck. As is typical for any Tesla event, the most interesting and exciting information shared at yesterday’s shareholder meeting came from the question and answer segment, in which shareholders inquired about everything from the Cybertruck to the Optimus robot project.

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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fine

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A former Audi CEO pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges connected to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, in which Audi parent VW cheated on emissions tests with illegal software. Rupert Stadler admitted culpability in keeping affected cars on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015, the Associated Press reported. He entered this guilty.

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This electric boat with a hydrofoil hull utilizes BMW EV batteries and has its own sound design

Electrek

This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment.

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Why Do Japanese Automakers Like Hydrogen Power?

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Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha have just collectively promised to develop a slew of hydrogen-reliant engines designed to power small vehicles. While this is supposed to encompass construction equipment, small boats, airborne drones, and even motorcycles, the scheme doesn’t seem to focus on automobiles. However, Japanese automakers have already been working on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for years and Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has even been championing the development of hydrogen-burning m

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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime has a higher sticker price. That’s because.

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Volvo invests in bidirectional EV charging startup for an all-in-one renewable energy ecosystem

Electrek

On Wednesday, Volvo Cars revealed a new investment in bidirectional EV charging startup dcbel. The company’s “r16” Home Energy Station is a full-fledged renewable energy ecosystem featuring solar power, bidirectional charging capabilities for backup power, and a smart home energy management system. more… The post Volvo invests in bidirectional EV charging startup for an all-in-one renewable energy ecosystem appeared first on Electrek.

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WEF Sees Huge Drop In Oil Demand As Electric Vehicle Sales Rise

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The World Economic Forum predicts that the EV revolution will eliminate the demand for 2 million barrels of oil a day by 2025.

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Elon Musk predicts some companies will go bankrupt within 12 months, but which ones?

Electrek

Elon Musk is predicting that some companies will go bankrupt within the next 12 months. He didn’t go as far as saying that they would be Tesla competitors, but he made it feel like given the context. Which ones could it be? more… The post Elon Musk predicts some companies will go bankrupt within 12 months, but which ones? appeared first on Electrek.

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How CERN’s quantum science and technology workshop is cultivating future quantum experts

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CERN has run a quantum science and technology workshop for high-school students to nurture the next generation of quantum talent. The post How CERN’s quantum science and technology workshop is cultivating future quantum experts appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says

Electrek

A new report states that Tesla has proposed to build a factory in India during a meeting with officials today. After years of negotiation in the world’s most populous country, it would mark a reversal of its strategy. more… The post Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Volta Trucks accelerates its market launch in Sweden – trucks on the road in mid-2023

Electric Cars Report

All-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has confirmed its intention to accelerate its market launch for Sweden following overwhelmingly positive interest from customers. The company will accelerate its launch plans and is set to have vehicles on the road in Sweden in mid-2023, ahead of the original market launch plan to introduce the vehicle later […] The post Volta Trucks accelerates its market launch in Sweden – trucks on the road in mid-2023 appeared first on Electric

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Ample unveils next-generation battery swap station that cuts times down to 5 minutes

Electrek

Battery swap startup Ample publicly unveiled its second-generation station design in San Francisco today. This next chapter in US battery swaps is the culmination of thousands of previous swaps performed by Ample, which has now cut its processes down to a mere five minutes. more… The post Ample unveils next-generation battery swap station that cuts times down to 5 minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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Lynk & Co enters into a strategic partnership with BCA Europe to bring the 01 to wider range of customers

Electric Cars Report

Lynk & Co has announced a partnership with BCA Europe for the remarketing of its used cars. This covers the 7 European markets the Swedish brand currently operates in. This strategic partnership enables a centralized approach for the remarketing of its cars that have been part of the Subscription program. The partnership with BCA Europe […] The post Lynk & Co enters into a strategic partnership with BCA Europe to bring the 01 to wider range of customers appeared first on Electric

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VinFast sees a nearly 600% rise in EV sales with potential electric truck and $10K mini car coming

Electrek

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has ambitious goals for the future. The company’s founder said on Wednesday he expects electric vehicle sales to grow by nearly 600% this year. In addition, new VinFast models could include an electric pickup truck and a $10,000 to $12,000 minicar as it works to expand its lineup. more… The post VinFast sees a nearly 600% rise in EV sales with potential electric truck and $10K mini car coming appeared first on Electrek.

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