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Over-the-Air Updates, a Comparison

CleanTechnica EVs

continued] The post Over-the-Air Updates, a Comparison appeared first on CleanTechnica. Electric vehicles are not just transport from A to B, they are connected computers on wheels. As new electric vehicles enter the Australian market, consumers need to be aware of more than just drivetrain.

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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Electrek

Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. Rivian launched the much-anticipated R2 – and the surprise R3 – on Thursday, but at the time we only saw the cars on stage, in isolation.

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New iron-based superelastic alloy capable of withstanding extreme temperatures

Green Car Congress

A comparison of the stress-strain curves of the new iron-based SEA in comparison to Nickel-Titanium alloy. Associate Professor at Tohoku University, Toshihiro Omori and his team developed an iron-based SEA system, known as Fe-Mn-Al-Cr-Ni. This cost-effective SEA can operate at a much wider temperature range. Credit: Tohoku University.

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NACFE releases guidance report on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

Battery electric trucks should be the baseline for hydrogen fuel cells electric vehicle (HFCEV) comparisons, rather than any internal combustion engine alternative. Stop comparisons of fill times. What is the value of a comparison on fill times? Fill times are moving targets for both fuel cell and battery electric vehicles.

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Moscow launches its 500th electric bus; largest electric bus fleet in Europe

Green Car Congress

For comparison—in October, there were 300 electric buses in London, 259 in Paris, 200 in Berlin and 164 in Amsterdam, according to Mosgortrans, the major bus operator of the city. This year will see another 300 electric buses put into service, of which more than 200 have already come on line.

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Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

Green Car Congress

In comparison our lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries have ten times the life, cycling over 4,000 times. Delivery fleets, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, renewable energy storage, and construction equipment all use this standard. Lead acid batteries typically get 200-400 cycles before they fail. —Philip M.

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Electrification Coalition launches online EV Policy Showroom

Green Car Congress

The Roadmap Roundup also includes cross-cutting observations and recommendations gleaned from a comparative analysis of the state plans and a tool that generates custom side-by-side comparisons among states.

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