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2024 Honda Prologue first look: 300-mile electric SUV starts under $50,000

Green Car Reports

If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you. That’s because you won’t find design overtures effectively remaking the shape of the vehicle around an EV skateboard platform. Or splashy styling themes that look.

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The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm

Electrek

The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. more… The post The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.

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6 Massachusetts School Districts To Acquire Electric School Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) recently awarded Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) grants to six Massachusetts school districts to electrify their school bus fleets. The grants are up to $2 million per fleet. They include funds for new buses and technical assistance to operationalize them, such as installing chargers and designing charging sites.

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Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

The Driven EV News

Faster, cleaner: Largest electric mining truck, with swappable 354kWh batteries, is being trialled at an Australian gold mine. The post Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine appeared first on The Driven.

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

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EVs from these brands will soon use the Tesla NACS charge port

Green Car Reports

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) lags in locations versus the other road-trip fast-charging standards that have been used for EVs. But it is the future. Months ago, earlier this year, that future was not at all apparent. But May 25 the tide turned. That day, with a joint chat between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim.

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Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day

Electrek

A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. more… The post Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day appeared first on Electrek.

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Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

The Driven EV News

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” will undergo a trial to determine its viability. The post Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs appeared first on The Driven.

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2024 Kia EV9: 3-row, 225-mile EV SUV costs about $56,000

Green Car Reports

Kia confirmed on Wednesday that the starting price of the 2024 EV9 will be just over $56,000. That’s for the EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows. The Light starts at $54,900, Kia says, but it hasn’t yet confirmed an exact destination fee. Assuming $1,365 (what Kia charges for its other.

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Nissan unveils new sporty urban EV concept as it goes all-electric in Europe

Electrek

With plans to go 100% electric in Europe by 2030, Nissan is previewing its future lineup with a new sporty urban EV concept. more… The post Nissan unveils new sporty urban EV concept as it goes all-electric in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s ramp of the Model 3 Highland shows Giga Shanghai’s prominence

Teslarati

Tesla’s ramp of the Model 3 Highland in China shows Giga Shanghai’s prominence and prowess in terms of automotive manufacturing. This is the fastest we have ever seen Tesla ramp up a “new” vehicle. While the Model 3 Highland featured new interior and exterior features and designs, it appears the Shanghai factory rose to the occasion when a new challenge came their way.

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

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Nissan: No New ICE Cars For Europe, All-EV By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, Nissan announced a bold move for itss European business. Starting now, there will be no new combustion-powered vehicle models for the market, and by 2030, the company wants all new Nissans to be “100% electric.” Let’s take a quick look at the announcement and then discuss what it means.

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Honda electric sports car, sustainability concepts due at Tokyo show

Green Car Reports

Honda on Tuesday announced that later in October, at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly called the Tokyo Motor Show, it plans to reveal an electric sports car and a sustainability-focused compact car. The electric sports car, called Specialty Sports Concept, will celebrate “the joy of driving and distinctive individuality” and help.

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Solar and battery storage prices have dropped almost 90% in 10 years

Electrek

The cost of solar power has fallen by 87%, and battery storage by 85% in the past decade, according to a new study – here’s why. more… The post Solar and battery storage prices have dropped almost 90% in 10 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Huawei says upcoming Luxeed S7 EV is ‘superior to Tesla’s Model S’

Teslarati

Smartphone maker Huawei has partnered with the China-owned Chery Automobile on the electric vehicle (EV) brand Luxeed, set to unveil its first vehicle in the coming months. The brand will debut a Tesla Model S rival near the end of November, according to a company executive. The Luxeed S7 will be unveiled in the Chinese market in late November, according to a statement from the head of Huawei’s car department, Richard Yu Chengdong, in a report from the South China Morning Post.

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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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Pepsi Isn’t The Only Company Hauling Sodas With Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

When it comes to electric semi trucks, the Tesla semi seems to get most of the attention. Every move a Tesla semi makes on the open road seems to get filmed by somebody and posted to social media.

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2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid PHEV quickens without thirsty V-8

Green Car Reports

If there’s a theme that carries across plug-in hybrids of all kinds this year, it’s that batteries are getting bigger and electric-only driving range is getting longer. With Porsche’s latest versions of the Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in hybrids, you can bet on both of those improvements, as well as the pursuit of better performance.

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Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger

Electrek

Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. Yes, it sounds like that crazy project is actually happening. more… The post Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger appeared first on Electrek.

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YORI: A Hybrid Approach to Robotic Cooking

Cars That Think

There seems to be two general approaches to cooking automation. There’s the “let’s make a robot that can operate in a human kitchen because everyone has a human kitchen,” which seems like a good idea, except that you then have to build your robot to function in human environments which is super hard. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s the “let’s make a dedicated automated system because automation is easier than robotics,” which seems like a good idea, except that you then have to be will

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50 New Electric Buses Will Soon Be Operating In Edinburgh, Scotland

CleanTechnica EVs

Lothian, a public transit provider in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Lothians, has ordered 50 new electric Volvo BZL buses for its fleet. The double-deck buses will begin operating in 2024. They cost over £24 million and have zero direct emissions, so using them will help improve air quality.

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Mercedes EQS EV may soon allow hands-free, eyes off the road

Green Car Reports

A limited number of U.S. Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will soon have access to Drive Pilot, a driver-assistance system that Mercedes claims will let drivers take their eyes off the road in certain situations. Drive Pilot promises to advance self-driving capability because it's what Mercedes claims is an SAE Level 3 system offering "conditionally.

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Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home

Electrek

This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. more… The post Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk teases ‘kick-ass’ Tesla Cybertruck Performance trim

Teslarati

Elon Musk said he drove a special Performance version of the Cybertruck on Friday, while many onlookers are still waiting to see what options Tesla offers for the upcoming electric pickup. On Friday, Musk wrote on X that he had driven “the performance Cybertruck,” adding that it “kicks ass next-level.” The news came in response to a repost of a previous interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley VP Kelvin Gee, in which Musk said that a Plaid Model 3 would not be coming to the market.

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Inside the Global Race to Tap Potent Offshore Wind

Cars That Think

In a hangar at the University of Edinburgh, a triangular steel contraption sits beside a giant tank of water. Inside the tank, a technician in a yellow dinghy adjusts equipment so that the triangled structure can be hoisted into the water to see how it deals with simulated waves and currents. One day soon, a platform 50 times as large may float in the deep waters of the North Sea, buoying up a massive wind turbine to harvest the steady, strong breezes there.

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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid blacks out, still gets 42 mpg

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid gains a new Nightshade Edition grade, but keeps its impressive fuel economy. A crossover that borrows underpinnings and a name from the ubiquitous Corolla sedan and hatchback, the Corolla Cross made its debut for 2022, but it arrived as a hybrid for 2023. Changes are minimal for 2024, encompassing an updated.

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US solar is booming – here’s the newly released data

Electrek

US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data. more… The post US solar is booming – here’s the newly released data appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla breaks ground on its craziest Supercharger yet: a drive-in and diner

Teslarati

Tesla has broken ground on its craziest Supercharger yet: a drive-in movie theater and diner that features two movie screens, food, and EV chargers, giving what is the automaker’s most well-rounded Supercharger to date. In late August, we reported that Tesla had finally won approval for the project, which is slated to be built in Hollywood. After years of speculation and plans, Tesla finally gained approval following Teslarati’s coverage of the permit approval , which was posted by

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Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

The Driven EV News

Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport. The post Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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$500 Million For Electric School Buses That Reduce Pollution, Save Money, & Protect Health — Thanks, Biden

CleanTechnica EVs

Second rebate competition from President’s Investing in America Agenda builds on nearly $1 billion investment that will put thousands of clean school buses on the road

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Tesla releases update on Optimus robot with video looking like CGI

Electrek

Tesla has released an update with progress on its Optimus humanoid robot with a video that almost looks like CGI. more… The post Tesla releases update on Optimus robot with video looking like CGI appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla latest Cybertruck units show impeccable build quality

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck units that are being called “manufacturing confirmation” builds are being seen on the Giga Texas property as the company is revamping the factory to full production after a stoppage to upgrade lines. These units show impeccable build quality, and they are the best Cybertruck builds we have seen to date. With the Cybertruck heading toward initial deliveries , as Tesla still plans to start with them before the end of the year, things are getting interesting on the Giga

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Connection Machine Joins All to All to Optimize Better

Cars That Think

Optimization problems—such as scheduling the hundreds of National Football League (NFL) games while attempting to abide by the league’s many, many rules—can take huge computing resources. Some such problems are impractical even for today’s supercomputers. Inspired by quantum phenomena and other physics-based ways of computing, researchers have been trying to develop dedicated computers that can solve these thorny problems faster and more efficiently.

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Kawasaki Is Taking Popular Motorcycle Models Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

In the United States, motorbikes are owned by fewer than 10% of households. They are primarily used for recreational purposes, such as cruising along mountain roads on weekends or exploring the woods and deserts on dirtbikes.

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Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch

Electrek

Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck to be auctioned off at 29th Petersen Gala on Oct 7

Teslarati

An attendee of the 29th Petersen Gala on October 7, 2023, will be going home with a very unique vehicle — a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. The Petersen Automotive Museum will be holding its annual gala on October 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is high-end, with a seat costing $1,750 per person and a table costing $17,500. A Premier Table is also available for $30,000.

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