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Conti CityPlus concept tire premieres at IAA Mobility

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At IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Continental unveiled its new tire concept Conti CityPlus. This tire technology increases the total energy efficiency of a tire by up to 10%. The results are lower CO 2 emissions from passenger cars with combustion engines and longer driving ranges for electric vehicles. Conti CityPlus This was achieved by optimizing the tire behavior during stop-and-go traffic in urban driving situations, increasing the range of passenger cars by up to 3% as a result.

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2023 Toyota Prius, Prime plug-in hybrid make IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list

Green Car Reports

The redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid have received the highest Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify for the award, vehicles must earn top "Good" scores in the IIHS' driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overall front, and original moderate overlap front.

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Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux prototype

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Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux. ( Earlier post.) Its debut is a further demonstration of the broad scope of Toyota’s multi-path strategy for achieving carbon-free mobility, applying different powertrain solutions—hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric—to suit different user needs and operating environments worldwide.

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2024 VW ID.4 EV gets more power, likely boost to range

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen has revealed that the 2024 ID.4 will get a boost to acceleration—and likely range—in some versions, versus 2023. The key upgrade to the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 lineup is a new, higher-power rear drive unit, applied to both rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive versions with the larger 82-kwh battery pack. A 62-kwh battery pack is.

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BASF breaks ground on syngas plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

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BASF has commenced construction of its syngas plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale syngas facility, fully integrated into the Verbund site, is scheduled to start up in 2025. BASF will adopt unique process concepts in the syngas plant to reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional syngas plants, contributing to BASF’s sustainability goals.

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How Python Swallowed the World

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Programmers seek languages that let them solve particular problems in concise, elegant ways and communicate those solutions to other programmers.

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The world’s largest wind turbine set a new electricity generation record – during a typhoon

Electrek

The world’s largest offshore wind turbine has set a new world record for electricity generation by an individual wind turbine. The post The world’s largest wind turbine set a new electricity generation record – during a typhoon appeared first on Electrek.

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Benchmark: battery demand for manganese set to increase 8-fold this decade

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Demand for manganese in batteries is set to grow over eight-fold this decade, due to new battery chemistries and rising electric vehicle sales, according to Benchmark’s Manganese Sulphate Market Outlook. Manganese is a crucial element in nickel cobalt manganese (NMC) cathodes and can be used to improve the range of electric vehicles at a relatively low cost.

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German Bike Accessory Brand Cyclite Rolls Out New AR Configurator

InsideEVs

German bikepacking specialist Cyclite has rolled out a new AR configurator on called "3D Bag Fit" allowing you to virtually fit its products onto your bike.

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HIF Global, Porsche and Volkswagen Group unveil new direct air capture unit to be installed at eFuels plant in Chile in 2024

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At the IAA Summit in Munich, HIF Global, together with Porsche AG, Volkswagen Group Innovation and MAN Energy Solutions, announced the development and installation of a Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit at the HIF Haru Oni Demonstration facility in southern Chile in 2024. ( Earlier post.) HIF’s Haru Oni is the first fully integrated eFuels plant to test DAC technology.

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

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Prius safety, 2024 VW ID.4 range boost, EV concepts from VW, BMW, Mini: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The VW ID.4 gets more power and more driving range in some forms for 2024. The Toyota Prius and Prius Prime make the safety honor roll. And we look at some of the many models from German automakers to debut at Munich over the holiday weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite their excellent mpg, range, and efficiency numbers, the.

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Cologne ordering 18 more Solaris hydrogen buses; brings hydrogen fleet to 53 units

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Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) has announced its third order for Solaris hydrogen buses. With a current fleet of 35 hydrogen Solaris buses, RVK will further enhance its green initiative by adding 18 more hydrogen e-buses in an articulated version. The selected model, Urbino 18 hydrogen, will feature advanced driver assistance systems. The buses will operate on RVK’s lines in Cologne.

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Aluminum Materials Show Promising Performance for Safer, Cheaper, More Powerful Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

High energy density batteries could potentially outperform lithium-ion batteries

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WAE Technologies launches Elysia battery intelligence software for the mass market

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WAE Technologies (WAE) has launched Elysia , its battery intelligence software offering designed to unlock significant improvements in the life, safety, usable energy, power, and rapid charging times of any battery system. Elysia draws on WAE’s experience in high-performance batteries, gleaned from the sole supply of batteries to electric motorsport series, as well as the design and development of batteries for electric hypercars and mining trucks.

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

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Volkswagen ID. GTI Slated For Production

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept was unveiled in Munich this week, the first electric hot hatch from the company that created the Golf GTI.

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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Dr Volker Wissing launched an international e-fuels dialogue in Munich at the conference “ E-Fuels – Paving the Way for Clean Mobility ”. The conference is focused on the potential of e-fuels and strategies for a successful market ramp-up. The aim is to consolidate international exchange.

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Volvo & Evergo Team Up To Expand Charging In Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

With all of the EV news coming out of the United States, Canada, China, and Europe, sometimes it’s easy to forget about some of our neighbors to the south. But that’s a mistake. Many upcoming EVs for the U.S.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Maximum Ride Height Revealed In Latest Spy Images

InsideEVs

Tesla claimed in 2019 that the Cybertruck’s maximum ground clearance would be 16 inches.

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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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CATL is bringing 700km range ShenXing LFP battery production to Europe, but what EVs will use them?

Electrek

Mere weeks after first revealing details of its new fast-charging ShenXing LFP battery technology CATL has shared some insight to where and when production will begin. Soon, CATL intends to move ShenXing battery production to two separate territories in Europe, but is being less candid about what local automakers might soon be adapting the long range batteries into their EVs. more… The post CATL is bringing 700km range ShenXing LFP battery production to Europe, but what EVs will use them?

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Tesla Cybertruck towing goes on display in new sighting

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Tesla Cybertruck’s utility as a vehicle capable of towing has been one of the most sought-after questions since its unveiling in 2019. The Cybertruck will be used for passenger travel more often than in commercial applications, it seems, but for those who plan to use it for work or hauling, it seems there is some question on whether the pickup will be capable of handling heavier loads.

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Gazelle Eclipse launched as new comfort-trekking electric bike with GPS theft-tracker

Electrek

Royal Dutch Gazelle, the Netherlands-based bicycle manufacturer so acclaimed that the company has been granted Royal status by the Dutch monarchy, has just released its newest e-bike. The Gazelle Eclipse intends to set new standards for comfortable, accessible long-range e-biking far outside of the city. more… The post Gazelle Eclipse launched as new comfort-trekking electric bike with GPS theft-tracker appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla sues Chinese chip designer for tech secret infringement

Teslarati

Tesla China has sued a Chinese Chip designer for tech secret infringement and unfair competition disputes, reports out of the country’s state media said on Tuesday. According to a report from the Shanghai Securities Journal , the litigation was just opened, and the exact details of why Tesla is suing the company, which is Bingling Technology, have not been disclosed.

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Lucid targets $50K EV ‘right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory’

Electrek

EV maker Lucid Motors plans to take on Tesla’s top-selling Model Y and Model 3 models with an electric vehicle priced around $50,000. more… The post Lucid targets $50K EV ‘right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory’ appeared first on Electrek.

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US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In August 2023

InsideEVs

Every fourth new Volvo was rechargeable.

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2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade

Electrek

Volkswagen of America revealed today that the 2024 VW ID.4 electric compact SUV is getting a major upgrade for its 82 kWh battery models – here’s the lowdown. more… The post 2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Motors’ Tesla Model 3 Competitor In The Works, $50,000 Price Target

InsideEVs

CEO Peter Rawlinson said that Lucid was working with “utmost urgency” to democratize its technology.

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BMW teases first look at its Neue Klasse electric SUV in video intro

Electrek

After unveiling its Vision Neue Klass this week, BMW teased a first look at its upcoming electric SUV during a video presentation. more… The post BMW teases first look at its Neue Klasse electric SUV in video intro appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Plug-In Car Sales In August 2023 Increased By 78%

InsideEVs

All-electric car sales more than doubled year-over-year.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y

Electrek

Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E bounced back in August, rising 61% from last year. The Mach-E became the second-best-selling electric SUV in the US, behind Tesla’s Model Y. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Hilux Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prototype Debuts With Estimated 365-Mile Range

InsideEVs

It's just a concept, but Toyota plans to build 10 of them for safety, functionality, and durability testing.

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Ford files for F-200 trademark – Is it a more powerful electric truck?

Electrek

A new trademark filing under F-200 from Ford is fueling speculation that a more powerful electric truck than the F-150 Lightning is coming. more… The post Ford files for F-200 trademark – Is it a more powerful electric truck? appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW's 360-Mile Neue Klasse SUV Teased During IAA Mobility Presentation

InsideEVs

The camouflaged test mule indicates that BMW’s Neue Klasse SUV is already undergoing trials.

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Electrify Now | E-Bikes Will Change Your Life (video)

CleanTechnica EVs

Find out how and why to get on e-bikes and increase your mobility while helping our communities and the planet.