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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid smooths out

Green Car Reports

The Ford F-150 Hybrid powertrain has been updated for 2024 Hybrid F-Series models no longer shudder and judder The F-150 Hybrid costs $59,345, delivers good value for money Ford fixed the F-150 Hybrid. Based on how well the Hybrid now drives, hauls, and generates its way to higher mpg, it probably should have been the headline all along. The 2024.

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Starlink & T-Mobile reportedly start tests for cellular satellite service

Teslarati

SpaceX & T-Mobile reportedly started testing for their upcoming Starlink cellular satellite service. Recently, a few people claimed SpaceX and T-Mobile were testing their Starlink cellular satellite service. The service is commonly called Starlink Cellular or Starlink Direct-to-Cell. The speculations about Starlink Cellular’s tests started after Reddit user u/ommmyyyy posted about a perplexing change in their iPhone 14’s status bar.

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How to Disable a Nuclear Warhead in Midflight

Cars That Think

In 1956 Henry Kissinger speculated in Foreign Affairs about how the nuclear stalemate between the United States and the Soviet Union could force national security officials into a terrible dilemma. His thesis was that the United States risked sending a signal to potential aggressors that, faced with conflict, defense officials would have only two choices: settle for peace at any price, or retaliate with thermonuclear ruin.

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Tesla installing V4 Superchargers at LA diner and drive-in

Teslarati

Tesla is closing in on one year of construction at its Los Angeles diner, drive-in theater, and Supercharger, just as recent photos from the site show the first V4 Supercharger stalls going in. In a post on Saturday, X user AL Set posted photos of the new V4 Supercharger posts wrapped in cardboard as they’re being installed onto the concrete curbs.

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

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The UK officially closes its last remaining coal power plant

Electrek

The UK has marked a historic moment in its energy transition by shuttering the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire, its last remaining coal power plant.

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European EV Sales Are Up & Down, Ford Starts Electric Capri Production In Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

EV sales in Germany are off by a third but trending up in other European countries as more customers discovery the joy of electric motoring. The post European EV Sales Are Up & Down, Ford Starts Electric Capri Production In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen cuts its annual sales and delivery outlooks again

Teslarati

Volkswagen has cut its annual sales and delivery outlooks for the second time in less than three months, as the German automaker faces continued struggles in key foreign markets. On Friday, Volkswagen said it is now forecasting a profit margin of roughly 5.6 percent for the year, down from its previous target of 6.5 to 7 percent, according to a report from Reuters.

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E-quipment highlight: Haulotte E MAX rough terrain electric scissor lifts [video]

Electrek

The new HS18 E MAX (called “HS5390” E MAX in the US, because we don’t know what meters are ) rough terrain electric scissor lift from Haulotte can drive around your job site at full height, and with a full load.

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Tesla Korea has been posting cryptic ‘0’ images on socials

Teslarati

Tesla’s social media accounts in South Korea have been posting cryptic images of the number zero on its social media accounts over the past few days, and the Tesla community doesn’t seem to understand why as of yet. In the past few days, Tesla Korea’s accounts on Instagram and X have posted multiple images with stylized designs featuring the number zero, and most can only speculate as to why.

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Flood Fire Risk With EVs — At Least Some EV Packs Need Better Water Sealing

CleanTechnica EVs

In the wake of the recent hurricane that swept Florida and then went and wrecked lower Appalachia, I came across an interesting social media post from local government officials in Pinellas County, Florida. In it, we see the uncomfortable and dangerous death of a Tesla: Electric Vehicles that have been. [continued] The post Flood Fire Risk With EVs — At Least Some EV Packs Need Better Water Sealing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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Hyundai hits 100M production after 57 years

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor Company hit its 100 million-unit milestone on Monday, about 57 years after it was founded. The Avante compact sedan was Hyundai’s 100-millionth unit to cross the production line. According to local records , Hyundai’s most-sold vehicle is the Avante, with over 15 million units sold as of August 2024. Hyundai’s second most-sold vehicle is the Accent subcompact car, with more than 10 million units sold.

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US Gas Car Sales Down 1% in Q2, Down 14% Compared To Q2 2019

CleanTechnica EVs

Overall, gas car sales decreased by 1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Looking back further, US gas car sales are down 14% compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019. Looking at all auto sales, the market is just down 8% in that period, showing how much more gas sales have. [continued] The post US Gas Car Sales Down 1% in Q2, Down 14% Compared To Q2 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks

Electrek

Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released.

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Decisions Of EV Fleet Managers — The Benefits Of Choosing A Take-Home EV Charging Strategy

CleanTechnica EVs

EV fleet managers face several dilemmas as they try to determine optimal charging strategies for their companies. For some, it is the goal to avoid the grid overload that results from simultaneously charging too many EVs, which requires smart charging coordination systems. It could mean defining a day-ahead consumption plan. [continued] The post Decisions Of EV Fleet Managers — The Benefits Of Choosing A Take-Home EV Charging Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Xpeng lays down gauntlet to Tesla, pitches price of first EV in Australia below Model Y

The Driven EV News

Xpeng announces prices of its highly anticipated electric SUV, the G6, which comes in under the best-seller Tesla Model Y. The post Xpeng lays down gauntlet to Tesla, pitches price of first EV in Australia below Model Y appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Infrastructure In Small Towns Neglected, And What I’m Doing About It — New Mobility Congress

CleanTechnica EVs

A few days ago, I shared with you my planned attendance at the New Mobility Congress organized by the Polish New Mobility Association in Łódź, Poland, for the whole EV related industry of the CEE region. Once again, it lived up to my expectations, delivering interesting keynotes, riveting panels, and. [continued] The post EV Infrastructure In Small Towns Neglected, And What I’m Doing About It — New Mobility Congress appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chevrolet is holding EV training workshops for dealers

Teslarati

General Motors’ (GM) Chevrolet is holding a tour of electric vehicle (EV) training workshops in the U.S., set to help educate dealers and salespeople about the technology as more consumers look to go electric. Chevy has been hosting an EV training tour across five U.S. states over the summer and fall, in efforts to increase dealer confidence and product knowledge, as detailed in a report over the weekend from Automotive News.

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Lucid Air Sapphire Seen On The Nurburgring, Possibly Out For EV Lap Record

InsideEVs

This Air Sapphire was wearing a light camo wrap and had racing seats inside.

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Look out BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche! Monster 710kW Denza Z9 GT to spearhead BYD luxury brand’s launch Down Under as latest Chinese brand touches down in Australia

EV Central

BYD’s luxury brand Denza has been locked in for an Australian launch, where it will challenge the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and, even, Porsche with the arrival of the unhinged 710kW Denza Z9 GT. Landing here in 2025 alongside fellow BYD-owned Fang Cheng Bao and Yangwang, Denza originally started life as a BYD collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, before the German car maker sold its final 10 percent share last month.

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Electrify Canada Expansion Continues – Adding Seventh Province and Bolstering Québec

Electric Cars Report

Electrify Canada announced a network expansion including its first stations in the province of Nova Scotia and further expansion in Québec. Located along popular travel routes and near shopping and dining, the seven new stations will add more than 40 individual next-generation chargers, capable of speeds up to 350 kW. The five new Québec stations […] The post Electrify Canada Expansion Continues – Adding Seventh Province and Bolstering Québec appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Road Test: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce eAWD

Clean Fleet Report

Italian Flair Alfa drives into new territory Alfa Romeo, one of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world, is making its first foray into electric propulsion with the 2024 Tonale eAWD, which in Alfa speak means plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The Tonale is also the company’s first compact utility vehicle (CUV.) The Alfa Romeo Tonale, built in Naples, Italy, and named after one of Italy’s highest mountain passes, is the next step for the company that began in Milan, Italy, in 1910.

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Argonne researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries

Electric Cars Report

Lithium-ion batteries have long dominated the market as the go-to power source for electric vehicles. They are also increasingly being considered for storage of renewable energy to be used on the electric grid. However, with the rapid expansion of this market, supply shortages of lithium are projected within the next five to 10 years. “Sodium-ion […] The post Argonne researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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10 crore cars and counting: Hyundai achieves major production milestone

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Sep 2024, 10:55 AM Hyundai Motor hit 10 crore production milestone globally after it delivered an Ioniq 5 electric SUV to a customer recently. Hyundai Motor has rolled out 10 crore cars so far globally. The landmark was achieved after the Korean auto giant delivered this Ioniq 5 electric SUV to its customer. Hyundai Motor has achieved a major landmark today by rolling out 10 crore cars since it began operations 57 years ago.

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Addressing Barriers to Fleet Electrification

Driivz

Fleet electrification is no longer just a future goal—it’s a necessity. With governments setting zero-emission policies and businesses eager to reduce emissions as well as costs, more fleets are switching to electric vehicles (EVs). Fleet vehicles encompass everything from the vehicles on car-sharing platforms to heavy-duty trucks for shipping and public transportation.

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Volkswagen doesn’t want its cars to look too aggressive. What it means

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Sep 2024, 11:46 AM Volkswagen’s design chief said that cars from the German automaker would rather look nice than too aggressive. Volkswagen’s design chief said that cars from the German automaker would rather look nice than too aggressive. Most global car manufacturers have been adopting aggressive design language for their vehicle designs.

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Tesla rolls out Cybertruck FSD with V12.5.5 update

Teslarati

The long wait is over. After a 10-month wait , Tesla Cybertruck customers have started receiving access to FSD (Supervised). Release notes for the update indicate that the all-electric pickup truck also received Tesla’s highly-anticipated end-to-end highway stack. Initial reports of the Cybertruck receiving an update with FSD were posted online this weekend.

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Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks

Baua Electric

Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. After many delays and much anticipation, the first Tesla Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023. However, one feature was missing from those cars – Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.

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The UK officially closes its last remaining coal power plant

Baua Electric

By MaltaGC – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, [link] The UK has marked a historic moment in its energy transition by shuttering the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire, its last remaining coal power plant. “This is the final chapter of a remarkably swift transition from the country that started the Industrial Revolution,” said Phil MacDonald, managing director of global energy think tank Ember.

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E-quipment highlight: Haulotte E MAX rough terrain electric scissor lifts [video]

Baua Electric

The new HS18 E MAX (called “HS5390” E MAX in the US, because we don’t know what meters are ) rough terrain electric scissor lift from Haulotte can drive around your job site at full height, and with a full load. Last week, Haulotte added the new HS5390 E MAX to its line of electric rough-terrain scissor lifts, completing the company’s existing HSE (HS electric) range of scissor lifts.

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Land Rover launches Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition, priced at Rs…

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Sep 2024, 14:01 PM The new Land Rover Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition claims to be the first-ever limited edition car exquisitely crafted for India model by the SV division of the British carmaker. --> The new Land Rover Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition claims to be the first-ever limited edition car exquisitely crafted for India model by the SV di … The new Land Rover Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition claims to be the first-ever limited edition car

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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid smooths out

Baua Electric

The Ford F-150 Hybrid powertrain has been updated for 2024 Hybrid F-Series models no longer shudder and judder The F-150 Hybrid costs $59,345, delivers good value for money Ford fixed the F-150 Hybrid. Based on how well the Hybrid now drives, hauls, and generates its way to higher mpg, it probably should have been the headline all along. The 2024 Ford F-150 lineup arrived with a refresh that can be classified as mild but meaningful.

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Second-generation BMW M4 CS ready for India debut, launch on October 4

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Sep 2024, 14:04 PM The second-generation BMW M4 CS performance sedan will come powered by a twin-turbocharged inline-six petrol engine. The second-generation BMW M4 CS performance sedan will come powered by a twin-turbocharged inline-six petrol engine. BMW India is gearing up to launch its two-door M4 CS performance sedan in the country on October 4.

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2024 Volkswagen Golf R Review

Baua Electric

Overview As Volkswagen prepares to introduce the facelifted Mk 8.5 Golf to these shores in 2025, we take a look back at the R performance flagship of the outgoing Mk 8. Its Mk 7.5 predecessor was – slightly bland dynamics notwithstanding – a do-everything masterpiece worthy of a 9-out-of-10 score, possibly 9.5 for the wagon. Pricing has blown out to $70,590 before on-road costs for the latest Golf R, about $15K higher than its predecessor, in return for what turned into a technological tou

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2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Plus Review

Baua Electric

Overview VOLVO’S newly introduced EX30 Small segment SUV is an interesting proposition for Australian buyers. It bears all the hallmarks of a real Volvo, being solid, safe and sensible, while also offering an all-electric driving experience that’s right at home on bustling city streets – and at a reasonable price. Available from $59,990 plus on-road costs in Single Motor Extended Plus format and moving through Single Motor Extended Ultra (from $64,990) and Twin Performance Ultra (from $69,990)

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