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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

Green Car Congress

Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. The 4500 RDS fully automatic transmission has been offered in the Mack Granite diesel model for more than 20 years.

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Ford patents bidirectional charging adapters for fleet charging

Green Car Reports

A recent Ford patent filing examines using bidirectional charging and an adapter to charge multiple vehicles from the same power source—with potential fleet applications. A Ford patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 27, 2023, and originally filed January 26, 2022, details the charging of.

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Researchers use efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells to convert CO2 to butyric acid; upgrade to butanol

Green Car Congress

Researchers from University of Girona (Spain) successfully used electrically efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells (MES) to convert CO 2 to butyric acid. In an open-access paper published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology , they reported operating the low ohmic resistance (15.7 mΩ m 2 ) cells in a batch-fed mode, alternating high CO 2 and hydrogen (H 2 ) availability to promote the production of acetic acid and ethanol.

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Electric convertibles, EV battery plant politics, bidirectional charging adapter: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why can’t.

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

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Odfjell first to install suction sails on deep-sea chemical tanker; bound4blue’s eSAIL system

Green Car Congress

In partnership with bound4blue , a developer of wind-assisted propulsion technology, Odfjell. a leader in the global market for seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other specialty bulk liquids, will install the innovative eSAIL system on a chemical tanker, making it the first tanker vessel to harness this technology. Hudong vessel with bound4blue suction sails.

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NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market

The Driven EV News

NSW Premier says his state may scrap EV rebates because "we think it is pushing up the costs of EVs." The post NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market appeared first on The Driven.

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All-electric Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV makes its North America debut at Monterey Car Week

Electric Cars Report

The Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV has made its public debut in North America at Monterey Car Week, taking centre stage at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Visitors were thrilled to see the highly anticipated Eletre in Blossom Grey on the Lotus stand, commenting on the spaciousness and the incredible number of features included. The retail team […] The post All-electric Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV makes its North America debut at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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DIU awards JetZero $230M to support blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is awarding JetZero $230 million to support the next phase of the company’s blended wing body (BWB) full-scale demonstrator aircraft. The contract is the result of a collaborative effort between the US Air Force and the DIU, with assistance from DoD’s Office of Strategic Capital, and represents an important milestone in the development of a potentially transformational technology, said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.

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I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China. It was a bad idea

Electrek

It’s no secret that most electric bikes come from China. Sure, there are high-quality e-bikes built in Europe and even a few in the US. But not the ones with the price tags that make you go, “Honey, how can we afford not to?!” And that’s exactly the story of my latest weird little e-bike purchase. Say hello to the Mihogo Mini, an ultra-low-cost electric bike direct from China. more… The post I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China.

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Avanci launches 5G Connected Vehicle licensing program; Mercedes-Benz first to license

Green Car Congress

Avanci, the independent global leader in joint licensing solutions, has launched its 5G Connected Vehicle program that will simplify the licensing of the cellular technologies used in next generation connected vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker licensee on the Avanci 5G Vehicle platform. Avanci was created with a vision of transforming how technology is shared.

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

Brief

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Tesla sues two former employees over ‘Tesla Files’ data leak

Electrek

Tesla confirmed that it is suing two former employees over the large data leak to a German media that was dubbed the “Tesla Files.” more… The post Tesla sues two former employees over ‘Tesla Files’ data leak appeared first on Electrek.

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Many Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Arriving At Fremont Factory

InsideEVs

Why is Tesla shipping Cybertrucks from Austin to Fremont, though?

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Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming

Electrek

Volkswagen has begun production on its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its German plant in Emden. The ID.7 is the largest VW electric model yet and the second global MEB-based car behind the ID.4. more… The post Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla To Crack Down On Cybertruck Leaks, Employees Could Face Consequences

InsideEVs

An internal email suggests immediate job termination if employees are found guilty.

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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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VinFast’s new VF 9 electric SUV boasts 330 miles EPA range, but it will cost you

Electrek

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that its new VF 9 electric SUV has earned up to 330 miles EPA range, outperforming its own benchmarks. more… The post VinFast’s new VF 9 electric SUV boasts 330 miles EPA range, but it will cost you appeared first on Electrek.

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Reverse Cannonball? A Canadian EV Record Shows That There Are A Lot Of Records To Be Broken

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent press release by Volkswagen Canada tells us about a record-breaking trip across Canada in an ID.4 EV. In this article, I’m going to explore not just the new record, but the history of record-breaking trips across North America and what the future may hold.

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Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives

Electrek

Tesla is losing one of its most senior engineering executives, Colin Campbell, and he is going to a company founded by Tesla cofounder and board member JB Straubel. more… The post Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives appeared first on Electrek.

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Black Mass, Black Gold, and The Truth About EV Battery Recycling

CleanTechnica EVs

RecycLiCo has a unique patented process to recycle and upcycle 99% of the cathode material in an EV’s li-ion battery, turning “black mass” into a new “black gold.

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NIO cranking out more than 300 ES6 electric SUVs per day

Electrek

EV maker NIO released what may be its most important electric car yet, the ES6, in May. Despite its compact size, the NIO ES6 electric SUV is already making a significant impact. more… The post NIO cranking out more than 300 ES6 electric SUVs per day appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Begins ID.7 Production At Upgraded Emden Factory

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen celebrated the start of production of its ID.7 sedan at the recently upgraded factory in Emden, Germany, this week.

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Is this our first look at the sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line?

Electrek

It looks like Hyundai is working on a high-performance model to sit next to the new IONIQ 5 N. New spy pictures reveal what looks to be a sporty all-electric Hyundai Kona N. more… The post Is this our first look at the sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line? appeared first on Electrek.

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VinFast VF9 EPA-Rated At Up To 330 Miles Of Range, Starts At $83,000

InsideEVs

The VinFast VF9 Eco is rated at 330 miles while the VF9 Plus is good for 291 miles.

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Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus

Electrek

Amtrak has replaced a diesel-powered bus on the Pacific Northwest’s Cascades route with its first electric bus. more… The post Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Ownership Review After 16,500 Miles, One Year

InsideEVs

The owner sheds light on minor niggles, remarkable practicality, and low operating costs.

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A ’90% chance of theft’ causes insurer to cancel plans for one type of e-bike

Electrek

The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB), the largest cycling association in the Netherlands, has announced that it will no longer insure fat tire bikes due to their extremely high chance of theft. more… The post A ’90% chance of theft’ causes insurer to cancel plans for one type of e-bike appeared first on Electrek.

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EVgo Adds Rivian’s Vehicles To AutoCharge+. Why Aren’t All Charging Providers Doing This?

CleanTechnica EVs

When you plug in a Tesla vehicle to charge, it has the ability to charge automatically without any additional manual action required. This feature is designed to provide convenience and ease of use for Tesla owners. But, for other cars, the process of getting a charge is often more complicated.

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WA receives largest Tesla shipment with over 700 EVs unloaded

The Driven EV News

The largest single Tesla shipment has arrived in WA, highlighting the growing demand for EVs in the west. The post WA receives largest Tesla shipment with over 700 EVs unloaded appeared first on The Driven.

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Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs

Electrek

Android Auto has been preparing better support for electric vehicles (EVs) for a while now, and a new change is now coming to Google Maps that will replace the default shortcut to search for gas stations to instead search for charging locations. more… The post Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

EV Central

BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is edging closer to its local launch, with what appears to be a top-spec model built to rival the fastest Tesla spied at a BYD dealership in Sydney. Dressed all in black, the Seal appears to be wearing 19-inch alloys (albeit while riding on jacks to make moving the stationary vehicle easier), which suggests we’re looking at a top-spec model, either the RWD or AWD edition fitted with an 82kWh ‘Blade’ Battery.

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Volkswagen ID 7 enters series production at Emden plant

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen ID.7 is joining the automaker’s all-electric lineup as the sixth model behind the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.6 and the new ID.Buzz electric van. The German automaker has officially started production of the ID.7 at its Emden plant. The ID 7 is anticipated to hit the European market this autumn, with its North American […] The post Volkswagen ID 7 enters series production at Emden plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA

Electrek

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it had opened an investigation Monday into Ford’s solution for a June 2022 Mustang Mach-E recall. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA appeared first on Electrek.

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VinFast VF 9 Gets Official EPA Range Of 330 Miles

Electric Cars Report

The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV has received and EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged, Vietnamese EV maker announced on Monday The certified ranges outperform VinFast’s initial estimates, affirming its efforts to improve product quality and provide the best experience to its […] The post VinFast VF 9 Gets Official EPA Range Of 330 Miles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Entered Production In Germany

InsideEVs

First customer deliveries are expected this fall.

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Leveraging renewable energy to reduce data centre emissions

Innovation News Network

Discover how the National Science Foundation Cloud and Autonomic Computing Centre is reducing data centre carbon emissions via renewables. The post Leveraging renewable energy to reduce data centre emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network.