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EV startup Karma to debut GT-UV concept in Monterey

Green Car Reports

Karma Automotive still exists The automaker plans to unveil a concept vehicle in August The concept might be an SUV Karma this week said it will show up to next month's 2024 Monterey Car Week with a new concept vehicle whose description suggests it will be an SUV of some sort. The concept is referred to as the GT UV Design Study, though that isn't.

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Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise

Electrek

Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is close to reaching its limit with its HW3 onboard self-driving computer despite having yet to deliver on its self-driving promise.

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Toyota reportedly building battery plant for Lexus

Green Car Reports

A new Toyota battery plant is reportedly in the works The Japanese plant would make batteries for Lexus EVs Automakers are pulling back on EV production and targets Toyota plans to build a Japanese EV battery plant for its Lexus luxury brand, the Nikkei business daily reported Friday. Circulated by Reuters, the report said the new battery plant.

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Tesla grows footprint in Texas with 183k-sq-ft building in Taylor: report

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is growing its footprint in Austin, Texas even further, with the electric vehicle maker reportedly leasing a 183,000-square-foot rail-served building in the RCR Taylor Logistics Park in Taylor, Texas. As per the Austin Business Journal , the addition of the Taylor building will result in Tesla having over 1 million square feet of combined property in Kyle, Hutto, and Taylor.

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

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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or "we will die"

Green Car Reports

Volvo may need to lean on plug-in hybrids longer than originally planned Slower EV growth may extend Volvo's forecast to go all electric by 2030 PHEVs expected to peak at no more than 10% of global new car market share by 2030 Volvo is reconsidering a goal of selling only EVs after 2030 amid dealer complaints and softer EV growth, reports.

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Check out Kia’s sporty new EV3 GT-Line [Video]

Electrek

It may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Is A Rolling Energy Storage Beast, & Sunrun Is Here For It

CleanTechnica EVs

Sunrun and Ford are running a potentially game-changing first of its kind vehicle-to-home energy storage experiment this summer, leveraging the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. The post Ford F-150 Lightning Is A Rolling Energy Storage Beast, & Sunrun Is Here For It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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ChargePoint enables drivers to charge at over 1 million locations globally

Electric Cars Report

ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, now enables drivers access to charge at more than one million places across public, private and roaming ports in North America and Europe. Additionally, more than 10 billion electric miles have been enabled by the ChargePoint network to-date. As EV sales continue to grow, […] The post ChargePoint enables drivers to charge at over 1 million locations globally appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota plots new EV battery plant to fend off incoming BYD, low-cost Chinese EVs

Electrek

Toyota is planning to build a new EV battery plant on Japan’s “Silicon Island” to keep pace with BYD and other incoming Chinese electric car makers. The factory will strengthen Toyota’s EV supply chain while supplying batteries for its luxury Lexus brand.

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An Electric Jet Ski for James Bond … er … Batman

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re not pretty deep in the electric vehicle revolution, it’s easy to miss what is primarily making it happen. Going back a ways, the advent and then growing popularity of computer laptops raised production volumes of lithium-ion batteries, and thus brought down their costs. The smartphone and tablet era. [continued] The post An Electric Jet Ski for James Bond … er … Batman appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Wheel-E Podcast: MOD Berlin e-bike, ELF bike-car is back, more

Electrek

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from MOD and Mooncool, how micromobility is having an interesting impact on the Paris Olympics, a review of the Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike, a potential return of the lovable ELF electric bike-car, and more.

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Most Of Us Would Be Fired If We Acted Like Elon

CleanTechnica EVs

On a cool mid-October morning, Juli Briskman was riding her bike on a road in northern Virginia. On most days, she could probably expect to see a few cars pass her, but that particular morning, a long line of cars passed, and Juli figured out pretty quickly that it was. [continued] The post Most Of Us Would Be Fired If We Acted Like Elon appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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July: The Role of Air Pressure in Rugged Terrain Tires

The Truth About Cars

Photo by Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock.com Any gearhead with dirt under their fingernails has seen slow-mo footage of an off-road beast slowly clambering up and over some difficult obstacle, suspension flexing and tires working hard to earn their keep. The more astute videographers might include a close-up of those same tires deforming slightly as they traverse the terrain.

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EU awards France €1.5bn to drive sustainable biomethane production

Innovation News Network

The European Commission has announced it has approved €1.5bn to support sustainable biomethane production in France. The post EU awards France €1.5bn to drive sustainable biomethane production appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Next-Gen Porsche Cayenne To Be All-Electric

Electric Cars Report

The fourth generation of the Porsche Cayenne will be all-electric. A demanding test programme for the first camouflaged prototypes is already well underway. Porsche is simultaneously moving forward with the development of its powerful hybrid and combustion engine models. Up to and beyond 2030, the successful SUV will be offered with three powertrain variants worldwide. […] The post Next-Gen Porsche Cayenne To Be All-Electric appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai India to be main export hub, pending IPO approval

Teslarati

Hyundai India will be the company’s main export hub. The South Korean automaker is still waiting for its IPO (initial public offering) approval. However, Hyundai is more than ready to expand and increase its production in India. In April, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun shared the company’s plans in India after a 90-minute town hall meeting with local staff.

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Milence and Power Electronics successfully test a new Megawatt Charging System solution

Electric Cars Report

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group successfully tested a new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) solution together with Power Electronics, the leading manufacturer of solar inverters for photovoltaic plants and world leader in energy storage, and leading company in the electric mobility sector, after entering a partnership and planning to […] The post Milence and Power Electronics successfully test a new Megawatt Charging System solution appeared

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The Engineer Who Pins Down the Particles at the LHC

Cars That Think

The Large Hadron Collider has transformed our understanding of physics since it began operating in 2008, enabling researchers to investigate the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Some 100 meters below the border between France and Switzerland, particles accelerate along the LHC’s 27-kilometer circumference, nearly reaching the speed of light before smashing together.

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Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore

InsideEVs

A new J.D. Power survey shows that Tesla is being "surpassed" by other EV makers, and those cars rank higher than gas ones too.

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Tesla counters jab at lack of advertising with perfect response

Teslarati

Tesla’s strategy on advertising — or lack thereof — has been hotly debated for several years. Although the company has put forth more of an effort recently, it did not stop an investor from asking a very interesting question regarding the automaker’s strategy and how it could impact potential customers. During the Q2 Earnings Call on Tuesday , Tesla confronted a jab at its lack of a more robust advertising strategy with what could have been viewed as one of the best respo

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No, You Can’t Lease A Nissan Leaf For $9. But This Deal Is Still Insane

InsideEVs

Add up all the fees and taxes and the effective monthly fee is considerably higher than $9, but it’s still worth considering.

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Video Friday: Robot Baby With a Jetpack

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA@40 : 23–26 September 2024, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS IROS 2024 : 14–18 October 2024, ABU DHABI, UAE ICSR 2024 : 23–26 October 2024, ODENSE, DENMARK Cybathlon 2024 : 25–27 October 2024, ZURICH Enjoy today’s videos!

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Check out Kia’s sporty new EV3 GT-Line [Video]

Baua Electric

It may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below. Kia revealed the EV3 in October as part of its new low-cost EV lineup. The EV3 is a compact electric SUV that pulls tech and features from Kia’s larger EV9 but at a more affordable price.

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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: 8 things you need to know about a car that is and isn’t EV benchmark

EV Central

It’s long been the pinnacle of luxury and now Rolls-Royce has begun its journey shunning petrol in favour of electricity. By the end of the decade every Rolls-Royce isn’t that leaves the famous Goodwood factory will be powered solely by electrons. The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the first of its kind. The sleek two-door packages two electric motors into a suitably opulent body dripping with Rolls-Royce touches, from the bold gleaming grille adorned with the spirt of ecstasy flying lady to enorm

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Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise

Baua Electric

Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is close to reaching its limit with its HW3 onboard self-driving computer despite having yet to deliver on its self-driving promise. In 2016, Musk announced that all Tesla vehicles built going forward have “all the hardware to enable self-driving”. At one point, he even specified “level 5 self-driving”, which is the highest level and means capable of driving anywhere, anytime, under any condition.

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First Hydrogen to target global markets with left-hand drive hydrogen FCEV

Innovation News Network

First Hydrogen has announced the development of a left-hand drive model of its green hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The post First Hydrogen to target global markets with left-hand drive hydrogen FCEV appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Emobi and Autocrypt collaborate to make Plug & Charge EV charging more secure – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Emobi, an e-mobility roaming network provider, and Autocrypt, an automotive cybersecurity provider, have been working together since 2023 to develop a secure communication framework for EVs and charging stations based on ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 standards. The collaboration has focused on “building a robust Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to address errors and data inconsistencies prevalent in traditional Plug & Charge systems.

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New Action Plan will ensure UK reaps the benefits of AI

Innovation News Network

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth. The post New Action Plan will ensure UK reaps the benefits of AI appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Generac now offering Level 2 EV chargers  – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Generac Power Systems , a manufacturer of power generation and energy storage products, has announced the availability of its first EV charger. The Generac-branded L2 EV Charger, which is WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled, offers remote monitoring and management through the Generac EV Charging app. It features five charging modes and power-sharing capabilities that allow multiple chargers to be connected to the same circuit for optimized power usage.

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Unravelling the role of nitrogen emissions in climate and environment

Innovation News Network

Discover the dual impact of nitrogen emissions on climate cooling and environmental harm, and the urgent need for emission reductions. The post Unravelling the role of nitrogen emissions in climate and environment appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Free Poster: The Fundamentals of Power – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Sponsored by Yokogawa Test&Measurement. This free vintage-style poster illustrates the key concepts and equations needed for performing power measurements, including AC and DC measurements, mechanical power, multi-phase wiring diagrams, and an AC measurement conversion table. *Physical posters will be mailed to US, Canada, and Mexico residents—all others will receive a PDF copy.

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Uber's Latest Campaign Is Pure Irony

The Truth About Cars

Uber is rolling the dice on a new campaign to get commuters in the U.S. and Canada to swap their cars for more sustainable ways of getting around. Announced on Thursday, the ride-hailing behemoth will shell out $1,000 in credits to a select group of people willing to give up their vehicles for five weeks. This "One Less Car" initiative is Uber’s latest gambit to drum up business while also helping to cut down on emissions.

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EV newcomer Xiaomi completes speedy ramp up and expects to hit 100k production target early

Baua Electric

The Xiaomi SU7 sedan / Source: Xiaomi Automobile / Wiebo The production momentum continues for Xiaomi Automobile , the new EV arm of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. Today, the automaker shared it has completed a recently announced production ramp up of its flagship model and is on track to hit 100,000 builds this year… two months ahead of schedule.

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£100m boost for groundbreaking quantum hubs in the UK

Innovation News Network

Five new quantum research hubs backed by over £100m of government funding will deliver breakthroughs in healthcare and cybersecurity. The post £100m boost for groundbreaking quantum hubs in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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