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Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that extra range the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American path. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV sports.

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Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network

The Driven EV News

Tesla to rapidly increase supercharger sites across Australia with supercharger map now showing upcoming sites to helps more EV drivers. The post Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes Singapore’s best-selling sedan in August 2024

Teslarati

Data from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has revealed that the Tesla Model 3 was the city-state’s best-selling sedan in August 2024. This was true for all types of sedans that are being sold in Singapore today–battery electric, combustion-powered, or otherwise. A look at the LTA’s August 2024 vehicle sales data shows that Tesla sold a total of 186 Model 3 sedans in Singapore during the month.

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Chinese electric truck maker SANY partners with Alltrucks to conquer Europe

Electrek

Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.

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

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First look at Tesla Semi at 2024 IAA Transportation trade show

Teslarati

The first images of the Tesla Semi at the 2024 IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany, have been shared online. The event will be held from September 17 to 22, 2024, and it will feature a couple of talks with Tesla Semi program Senior Manager Dan Priestley about the Class 8 all-electric truck. While the 2024 IAA Transportation trade show has not yet started, it appears that the event’s exhibitors are already busy setting up their own booths at the trade fair.

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Hydrogen car is dead and buried, just three years after Morrison hailed it a “game changer”

The Driven EV News

Remember Scott Morrison? The former prime minister had a bit of a blind spot when it came to new technologies, insisting that electric vehicles would “ruin the weekend”, and that… The post Hydrogen car is dead and buried, just three years after Morrison hailed it a “game changer” appeared first on The Driven.

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Wärtsilä makes a quantum leap with Quantum 3 utility scale BESS

Electrek

The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system ( BESS ) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers.

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Tesla watchers spot FSD (Supervised) button in China vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla seems to be making some steady progress towards the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China. This was hinted at in recent observations from Tesla watchers in the country, which indicate that some China-based Tesla vehicles have been updated with a button to enable FSD (Supervised). Images of the FSD (Supervised) button—which remains disabled for now—were shared by industry watchers on social media this weekend.

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US Postal Service Launches New Electric Vehicles, Now Do Election Protection, Too

CleanTechnica EVs

The US Postal Service is finally pumping more electric vehicles into its fleet, but elections officials want to see an election protection plan, too. The post US Postal Service Launches New Electric Vehicles, Now Do Election Protection, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FedEx orders 15 more Workhorse W56 electric delivery vans

Electrek

After a successful pilot program, FedEx is expanding its electric delivery fleet with the purchase of 15 Workhorse W56 electric step vans.

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

Brief

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Uber & Waymo Expand Partnership to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin & Atlanta

CleanTechnica EVs

Regular crashes, injuries, and even fatalities plague the traffic sector, highlighting the potential benefits of self-driving cars. When my daughters and I decided to take a Waymo to get to the museum across the city from us in San Francisco, we had no idea how safe we would or wouldn’t. [continued] The post Uber & Waymo Expand Partnership to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin & Atlanta appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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'Existential Threat': How China Forced Ford To Get Serious On EVs

InsideEVs

Ford's recent decision to push back new EVs is seen as a retreat. But maybe it's a regrouping and reloading instead. Can it work in time?

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NC Governor Cooper Announces First Awards for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program

CleanTechnica EVs

[Last week], Governor Roy Cooper took an important step to advance his Clean Transportation Plan by announcing the first round of conditional awards for developers to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations using North Carolina’s share of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV’s DC Fast Charging Quirks, Explained

InsideEVs

Even though the Equinox EV pulls 150 kilowatts, you will probably need to find a more powerful charger to get the most out of it.

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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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SOLiDIFY consortium unveil solid-state battery with 1,070 Wh/L energy density

Electric Cars Report

The Horizon 2020 SOLiDIFY consortium has successfully developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with 20% higher energy density than current lithium-ion batteries. The innovative prototype battery, manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility at EnergyVille, Belgium, features a unique “liquid-to-solid” processed electrolyte, jointly developed by imec, Empa, and SOLVIONIC.

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China's Micro EV Used To Outsell The Tesla Model Y. Now There's A New One

InsideEVs

The next-generation Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was exposed by Chinese regulators.

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Marriage of convenience: GM and Hyundai bed one another to make EV babies

EV Central

General Motors and Hyundai have inked a far-reaching deal that will see both car-making giants collaborate on everything from supply chains to creating clean-energy technologies and even jointly developing vehicles. Motivating both to work together is the possibility of sharing the cost of expensive EV technology, pooling resources while increasing economies in a move that is said will “bring a wider range of vehicles and technologies to customers faster” READ MORE: Hyundai’s electri

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2024 Hyundai Creta vs 2024 Hyundai Alcazar: Which SUV to go for

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 Sep 2024, 09:58 AM The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar facelift comes with a wide range of updates across exterio and inside the cabin, packs a plethora of fresh features enhancing its premium appeal. --> The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar facelift comes with a wide range of updates across exterio and inside the cabin, packs a plethora of fresh features enhancing … The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar facelift comes with a wide range of updates across exterio and inside the cabin, packs a

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Amazon's Secret Weapon in Chip Design is Amazon

Cars That Think

Big-name makers of processors, especially those geared toward cloud-based AI , such as AMD and Nvidia, have been showing signs of wanting to own more of the business of computing, purchasing makers of software, interconnects, and servers. The hope is that control of the “full stack” will give them an edge in designing what their customers want. Amazon Web Services (AWS) got there ahead of most of the competition, when they purchased chip designer Annapurna Labs in 2015 and proceeded to design CP

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Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Monday, Sep 16th – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend , and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page.

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Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 S Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

It May Be Time to Shed a Tear The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 S is a one-year special edition model available exclusively to North America. The Golf, now in its eighth generation, debuted in 1983, replacing the Rabbit. It’s a driving purist’s car with a great reputation among enthusiasts. What makes it a ‘special edition’ is Volkswagen has announced the third pedal will become a memory with the end of production of the 2024 Golf GTI 380 S.

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Chinese electric truck maker SANY partners with Alltrucks to conquer Europe

Baua Electric

Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.) With this Agreement, the well-known brand Alltrucks will take on responsibility for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the Chinese SANY eTruck vehicles in the EU. The company hopes an alliance with a trusted brand will help to alleviate customers’ concerns about adding “unknown” Chinese-built heavy equipment to their fleet.

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DOWC’s EV service contract includes charging hardware and installation – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles are simpler than legacy combustion engine vehicles, and generally require less service. However, when a breakdown does occur, repair costs can be significant, so some buyers choose to purchase an extended warranty or service contract that offers coverage beyond that provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. DOWC offers a service contract that’s designed specifically for EVs.

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Schneider’s new Charge Pro commercial charger is part of an end-to-end EV charging solution – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced its new Charge Pro AC Level 2 commercial EV charger. Engineered to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable charging for commercial fleets, workplaces, multifamily residences and destination venues, the Charge Pro offers durability, fast setup and integrated support for commercial EV charging.

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Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style

Baua Electric

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that extra range the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American path. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV sports a different, eye-catching design that is wrapped around a spacious, well-built cabin.

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FedEx orders 15 more Workhorse W56 electric delivery vans

Baua Electric

After a successful pilot program, FedEx is expanding its electric delivery fleet with the purchase of 15 Workhorse W56 electric step vans. Designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of commercial-scale last-mile delivery operations, the Workhorse W56 offers an efficient eAxle electric drivetrain, regenerative braking, and lightweight composite body panels to deliver superior efficiency, lower operational costs, and a reduced air pollution compared to diesel.

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2024 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Review

Baua Electric

Overview LAST month (August) Chinese importer Chery announced initial details of its forthcoming Tiggo 4 Pro small segment SUV ahead of its expected arrival in mid-October. Initially, Chery said it would price the Tiggo 4 Pro from “under $24,000 drive-away”, saving further details until today, when it was revealed the two-variant line-up will begin from $23,990 drive-away and $26,990 drive-away respectively.

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Beam Global launches BeamSpot curbside EV charging product line – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Curbside charging is emerging as the solution to the problem of charging EVs in dense urban neighborhoods. Curbside chargers are common in Europe, and a few companies are beginning to bring them to the US. Curbside charging represents a different application from the sort of public charging that we’re used to seeing in US parking lots—curbside chargers need to be compact and fit into urban streetscapes, and they need to be able to take advantage of a variety of power sources.

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Wärtsilä makes a quantum leap with Quantum 3 utility scale BESS

Baua Electric

Wärtsilä intelligent BESS; via Wärtsilä. The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system ( BESS ) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers. Housed in a 20-foot ISO container with single-side access, Quantum 3 is a complete AC block solution, with fully integrated and internalized batteries and string-based power conversion systems (PCS).

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Nexperia offers automotive qualified small-signal compact MOSFETs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has released new single and dual small-signal MOSFETs in miniature DFN packages. The automotive-qualified devices are available in DFN1110D-3 and DFN1412-6 packages. The 1.1 mm x 1 mm DFN1110D-3 package is quickly becoming the industry standard package for small-signal MOSFETs and bipolar transistors for automotive applications.