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General Fusion announces funding to build new fusion machine targeting scientific breakeven by 2026

Green Car Congress

Canada-based General Fusion announced a new Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) machine that will fast-track the company’s technical progress. To be built at the company’s new Richmond, British Columbia headquarters, this machine is designed to achieve fusion conditions of more than 100 million degrees Celsius by 2025, and progress toward scientific breakeven—the point at which the energy produced through a fusion reaction equals or surpasses the energy required to sustain and initiate that rea

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Ford patents tech to charge EVs while driven

Green Car Reports

A recent Ford patent filing hints that the automaker is investigating ways of charging EVs while driving. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 20, 2023, and originally filed Jan. 20, 2022, the patent application in question is titled "Roadway Charging Coil Alignment and Monitoring" and deals with wireless.

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Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

Green Car Congress

A team from Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and FPT Motorenforschung reports in an open-access paper in the journal Fuel on the performance and emission characteristics of an 11-liter heavy-duty compression ignition engine which was optimized specifically for DME (dimethyl ether) combustion. The DME engine was based on an FPT Cursor 11 serial-production-engine.

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Stellantis mulls $25,000 EV: Future Bolt EV rival?

Green Car Reports

Look below the $25,000 price point for new vehicles, going purely by sticker prices, and you’ll find plenty of options in smaller gasoline-fueled cars and crossovers—some of them hybrid. But none in that price range are EVs. According to Automotive News, citing Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, this is a price point the Fiat and Jeep.

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

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Foresight partners with global industrial equipment manufacturer on proof-of-concept for autonomous mining and construction trucks

Green Car Congress

Israel-based Foresight Autonomous Holdings, a developer of automotive vision systems, has signed a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project with the Chinese subsidiary of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial equipment, heavy machinery, construction and mining equipment. The Fortune 500 company will evaluate Foresight’s QuadSight technology to provide autonomous capabilities to its mining and construction trucks.

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In-motion EV charging, drive motor clutches, Stellantis ponders $25,000 EV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the technology building blocks for allowing EVs to be.

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Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia?

The Driven EV News

Is a long distance trip in a standard range EV feasible in Australia at around the speed limit, without the option of hypermiling, and perhaps with a couple of cranky kids in the back? The post Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia? appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Lexus RZ Sport Concept making first US appearance at Monterey

Green Car Congress

The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2023 (17-20 August), will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept—most recently seen at Tokyo Auto Salon—and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Making its first US appearance , the Lexus RZ Sport Concept is based on the recently launched 2023 Lexus RZ 450e battery electric vehicle. ( Earlier post.

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Nikola Recalls All Tre Battery-Electric Trucks Over Fire Concerns

Electric Cars Report

Nikola Motor is recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks it has delivered so far is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause. There are a total of 209 Tre battery-powered electric trucks in the marketplace between dealers and customers, The company is currently […] The post Nikola Recalls All Tre Battery-Electric Trucks Over Fire Concerns appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Fisker $385K R?nin to feature integrated battery pack, 600-mile range

Green Car Congress

Fisker released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT ( earlier post ), an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision Day on 3 August 2023. Fisker opened reservations for Rōnin—an homage to the famous John Frankenheimer film of the same name, which features epic car chase scenes—on 3 August; early customers could place a deposit of $2,000 for the first reservation and a fully refundable $1,000 for the second.

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

Brief

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Tesla says it will build new ‘1st of its kind’ data centers

Electrek

Tesla says it will build new “1st of its kind” data centers. The automaker is hiring staff for it and snapping up some existing data centers. more… The post Tesla says it will build new ‘1st of its kind’ data centers appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Makes North American Debut As Bespoke Model

InsideEVs

The Rolls-Royce Spectre debuting in Monterey features a Bespoke Morganite paint with Black accents.

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Tesla slashes Model Y and Model 3 prices in China

Electrek

Tesla has updated its Model Y prices in China to reduce them on most versions of the electric SUV and offers a new incentive on Model 3. more… The post Tesla slashes Model Y and Model 3 prices in China appeared first on Electrek.

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China: Tesla Lowers Model Y Prices, Adds Model 3 Insurance Subsidy

InsideEVs

It might be an attempt to improve the sales result before the end of the quarter.

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

Oil

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Faraday Future (FFIE) delivers first FF91 2.0, the $309K ultimate “AI TechLuxury” EV

Electrek

California-based EV maker Faraday Future (FFIE) announced it has officially handed over the keys to the first FF91 2.0 Futurist Alliance user on Monday. The limited-edition ultimate “AITech Luxury” EV costs more than the Lucid Air Sapphire with hypercar performance, luxury sedan comfort, and SUV versatility. more… The post Faraday Future (FFIE) delivers first FF91 2.0, the $309K ultimate “AI TechLuxury” EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla To Build Its Own Data Centers, Begins Hiring Staff

InsideEVs

The brand’s data storage needs are likely to increase as it advances its self-driving software.

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Leaked images show the new Kia EV5 electric SUV in full ahead of its official debut

Electrek

Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV is not due for its official release until later this month. However, new leaked images show the compact SUV in full. more… The post Leaked images show the new Kia EV5 electric SUV in full ahead of its official debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Air Filters Are Way Better

CleanTechnica EVs

Air quality has been at the center of many discussions around climate change lately, especially as wildfires have ravaged certain parts of North America over the summer.

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Good news: Chevy Bolt EV and EUV production will continue longer than expected

Electrek

General Motors will continue building the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV electric models longer than initially expected. more… The post Good news: Chevy Bolt EV and EUV production will continue longer than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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From Cradle To Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Gas Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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VinFast completes SPAC merger, will begin trading on Nasdaq stock market August 15

Electrek

VinFast has leaped over its very last hurdle, a formality at the very least, to finalize its SPAC Merger with Black Spade Acquisition Company and list on the Nasdaq stock market. All is officially complete, enabling VinFast’s new ticker symbols to begin scrolling tomorrow. more… The post VinFast completes SPAC merger, will begin trading on Nasdaq stock market August 15 appeared first on Electrek.

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What You Need To Know About Fast Charging EVs Now & Over The Next Few Years In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about the surprise switch from CCS to NACS as the de facto standard for EV charging in North America.

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First 100% electric Lamborghini teased ahead of Monterey Car Week debut

Electrek

We will finally get to see the first 100% electric Lamborghini concept model that we’ve all been waiting for at Monterey Car Week on August 18. more… The post First 100% electric Lamborghini teased ahead of Monterey Car Week debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Junkyard Find: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

The Truth About Cars

General Motors built more than two million Chevy Vegas , and they were everywhere on the roads of North America through about the second half of the 1980s. The Vega has been a junkyard rarity for decades now, but I just found six early Vegas all within a couple of rows of one another in a Denver self-service yard. Today, we'll look at the only wagon of that group.

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Tesla launches new Model S and Model X with shorter range and cheaper prices

Electrek

Tesla has launched two new vehicles of the Model S and Model X. The automaker is bringing back “Standard Range” versions with shorter ranges and cheaper prices. more… The post Tesla launches new Model S and Model X with shorter range and cheaper prices appeared first on Electrek.

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Drive to Survive

Energy Institute at HAAS

How we (could) harness innovations from racing for road transport. My father has always been obsessed with race cars.

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Wide load! Extra-thick four-wheeled electric cargo bikes to replace trucks in New York

Electrek

A proposed rule update in New York will pave the way for four-wheeled electric cargo bikes, which look like small delivery vans with bicycle pedals, to share the bike lanes and roads. more… The post Wide load! Extra-thick four-wheeled electric cargo bikes to replace trucks in New York appeared first on Electrek.

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San Antonio Hyundai Dealer Removes Landmark

The Truth About Cars

Over the weekend, your author happened upon a rural Ford dealership seemingly frozen in time, still using signage from past decades and proudly eschewing whatever cold corporate design is currently being foisted upon dealer principals by The Suits in Dearborn. It was neat to see a store embrace its heritage. Not all are so lucky, such as a San Antonio Hyundai dealer who is currently removing what many are describing as a local landmark.

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Ford revamps BlueCruise hands-free driving access, including free trial for new EV owners

Electrek

As Ford Motor Company continues to expand the number of branded vehicles equipped with its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology, it is now making the feature more accessible to drivers by offering more flexible subscription plans as well as a free trial for new customers. more… The post Ford revamps BlueCruise hands-free driving access, including free trial for new EV owners appeared first on Electrek.

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Extreme Cold Testing — Tesla Model X & Y

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla released a new video on its YouTube channel and on sister social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. This video takes us to the electric automaker’s dedicated extreme cold weather testing facility developed just a few kilometers below the Arctic Circle in Norway.

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Taiga Motors introduces more affordable version of its Orca electric watercraft

Electrek

Over three years of sharing intentions to bring a more affordable version of its flagship electric personal watercraft to market, Taiga Motors has officially launched the Orca Performance. This redesigned new model features the same specs as its predecessor, but at a more consumer-friendly price. Have a look. more… The post Taiga Motors introduces more affordable version of its Orca electric watercraft appeared first on Electrek.

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Alleged Tesla Model 3 Highland Parts Photos Show Redesigned Dash, Door Cards

InsideEVs

The trim on the lower part of the dash has disappeared and it appears an extra speaker will be embedded in the front door cards.

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Ford taps Eddy Cue’s former deputy Peter Stern to lead services after leaving Apple

Electrek

Prior to leaving Apple in January, Peter Stern was widely considered the eventual successor to Apple Services boss Eddy Cue. Fast-forward to today and Stern has popped back up as the new head of software and services integration at Ford. more… The post Ford taps Eddy Cue’s former deputy Peter Stern to lead services after leaving Apple appeared first on Electrek.

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1,500th BYD-ADL Electric Bus Delivered to Go-Ahead London

Electric Cars Report

BYD UK and Alexander Dennis jointly partnership has officially handed over its 1,500th electric bus, a BYD–Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV for Go-Ahead London. The 1,500th BYD–Alexander Dennis electric bus is one of nearly 300 joining Go-Ahead London this year for routes in the capital. Allocated to Merton Garage with fleet number SEe199, it has been in […] The post 1,500th BYD-ADL Electric Bus Delivered to Go-Ahead London appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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