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Before the Undo Command, There Was the Electric Eraser

Cars That Think

Im fascinated with the early 20th-century zeal for electrifying everyday things. Hand tools, toasters, hot combs they all obviously benefited from the jolt of electrification. But the eraser? What was so problematic about the humble eraser that it needed electrifying? A number of things, it turned out. According to Hermann Lukowski in his 1935 patent application for an apparatus for erasing, Hand held rubbers are clumsy and cover a greater area than may be required.

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Tesla (TSLA) shares company-compiled Q1 2025 delivery consensus

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) has released its Q1 2025 company-compiled delivery consensus of sell-side analysts. Based on Teslas release, it appears that analysts are expecting Tesla to post conservative vehicle delivery results for the first quarter. Images of Teslas Q1 2025 company-compiled consensus were shared recently on social media. The Consensus As could be seen in Teslas first quarter 2025 company-compiled vehicle delivery consensus, analysts are expecting the electric car maker to post 377,59

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Some Super Cool Electric Bus News In March From East & Southern Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

There has been a lot of cool electric bus news recently from around the world that you can read here on CleanTechnica. There are some recent exciting developments on the African continent as well. Quite a number of countries on the African continent are supporting the transition to electric buses. [continued] The post Some Super Cool Electric Bus News In March From East & Southern Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s new Model Y gets first software update—Here’s what’s in it

Teslarati

Tesla has officially started deploying its first software update for the recently refreshed Model Y, and it appears to add additional parts of a beta version of the Auto Shift feature, as highlighted by one owner this week. After Tesla began deploying its software update 2025.8.6 over the past few days, photos from a couple of owners show that the refreshed Model Y has also started receiving the update.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Ford Recalls Bronco Sport, Escape for Fuel Leak

The Truth About Cars

For the second time in recent weeks, Ford is recalling the popular Bronco Sport and Escape for issues related to a fuel leak. This time around, the company is seeking to fix a fix or rather, what wasnt fixed on the initial recall. At issue is a possible fuel leak or vapor venting on some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2021-2022 Escape models, powered by the 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, a malady which could be sparked by development of a crack in the fuel injector.

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Affordable Financing That Plugs Into Existing Asset Financing Ecosystem Set To Boost Electric Motorcycle Adoption in Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

Mastercard Foundation backs affordable e-mobility financing for women and youth entrepreneurs as Roam and 4G Capital launch an electric motorcycle financing program that saves riders KES 500 daily. Long term vehicle financing programs are as not as widely implemented in a lot of countries on the African countries, which raises. [continued] The post Affordable Financing That Plugs Into Existing Asset Financing Ecosystem Set To Boost Electric Motorcycle Adoption in Kenya appeared first on CleanTec

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China Might Have Moved Too Fast on Lithium Production

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent study in China shows that pregnant women in Beijing have a LOT more lithium in their systems than women in other Chinese cities. While its natural for everyone to have some lithium in their systems from natural food and water sources, the levels can only be explained by. [continued] The post China Might Have Moved Too Fast on Lithium Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Accelera to unveil battery electric powertrain for Isuzu F-series medium-duty truck

Electric Cars Report

Accelera by Cummins and Isuzu Motors will introduce a new battery electric powertrain for the F-series medium-duty truck at this years ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. The post Accelera to unveil battery electric powertrain for Isuzu F-series medium-duty truck appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Elon Musk loses his mind over Tesla protests, claims paid protestors with dumb ‘proof’

Electrek

Elon Musk is getting increasingly upset about the Tesla protests. Following a significant ramp-up in demonstrations against the automaker this weekend, the CEO went on an unhinged rant claiming the protests were full of paid protestors and that his former buddy Reid Hoffman was behind it.

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Virginia Introduces Speed Limiting Device Legislation, Along With Several Other States

The Truth About Cars

For Americans, Virginia is probably one of the worst states to be a driving enthusiast. It has some of the lowest speed limits in the country and also one of the lowest thresholds for what is legally considered "reckless driving. Virginia is now considering a bill that would mandate speed limiters for motorists with too many points on their license.

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

Brief

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Lucid (LCID) orders are surging as former Tesla drivers flock to other EV brands

Electrek

With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a dramatic uptick in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.

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A closer look at purpose-built power analyzers for precise EV test and measurement

Charged EVs

Q&A with EV measurement engineering experts Coty Harrison and Cristian Loris of Yokogawa Test&Measurement. When tasked with measuring the electrical power of complex systems like EVs, an inexperienced engineer may first reach for general instrumentation like oscilloscopes, data acquisition (DAQ) systems and digital multimeters (DMMs). While these instruments serve useful roles in electrical testingoscilloscopes analyze time-dependent signals, DAQs handle large-scale data and DMMs focus o

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Tesla Giga Berlin hits new milestone by producing 500,000th Model Y

Teslarati

Tesla has produced its 500,000th Model Y at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg. The achievement was announced on social media platform X through the companys Tesla Manufacturing account. A Production Milestone A photo posted on X featured Tesla Gigafactory Berlin employees posing with a freshly-produced new Model Y. The milestone was celebrated in the facility, as hinted at by numerous balloons and confetti at the end of the all-electric crossover’s production line.

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New Skoda Enyaq launched with range of 365 miles

Electric Cars Report

Skoda Auto is advancing its electrification strategy with the introduction of the new Enyaq family, updating one of Europes most successful allelectric model series. Notably, both the Skoda Enyaq and the Skoda Enyaq Coup now feature the brands new Modern Solid design language, reinforcing their visual appeal. The updated Enyaq boasts optimised aerodynamics, along with […] The post New Skoda Enyaq launched with range of 365 miles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Tesla’s Rome store in flames, 17 cars destroyed, cause unknown

Electrek

Teslas store in Rome was on fire this morning, destroying 17 vehicles and parts of a building. Investigators are still investigating the cause. Arson is not ruled out.

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Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised: Incredibly Good Except When It Isn’t

CleanTechnica EVs

A lot of us clean energy proponents are so disappointed with Elon Musk lately that we would like to sell our Teslas to make a statement. However, as a retired person, I dont have the money to do that. My 2019 Tesla Model 3 has nearly 150,000 miles on it. [continued] The post Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised: Incredibly Good Except When It Isnt appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Next-Gen Kia Seltos likely to launch in 2026: Expected design, features and upgrades

Baua Electric

The new 2025 Kia Seltos is expected to have a contemporary and minimalist interior design, inspired by Kia’s newest models. Meanwhile, the exterior design is likely to get more upright. …Read More The second generation model of the SUV is expected to make its debut in the country by the second half of 2025. The second generation Kia Seltos is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026. he compact SUV, which has been a strong contender in its segment, is set to undergo a major

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Ontario Doubles Down On Hydrogen For Energy As Countries Leave Table

CleanTechnica EVs

Ontarios love affair with hydrogen was always going to be an expensive fling. But now its turning into a full-blown marriagedespite all the warning signs from older, wiser jurisdictions that have already filed for divorce. The province is doubling the Hydrogen Innovation Fund to $30 million, a tidy sum that. [continued] The post Ontario Doubles Down On Hydrogen For Energy As Countries Leave Table appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Junkyard Find: 1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R

The Truth About Cars

While I've found a couple of 1991-1994 Sentra SE-R s during my junkyard travels , the most recent find was in 2016 and I'm not holding my breath about finding more. But wait! Nissan brought back the SE-R designation later in the decade, while reviving the old 200SX name at the same time. Here's one of those cars, found in a Denver boneyard last week.

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Tesla China launches new low-interest promos on Model Y, Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla China has launched new promotions on the recently released Model Y refresh and the Model 3, offering special zero-interest loans for the next few weeks. On Monday, Tesla began offering zero-interest loans with one- to three-year terms on purchases of the new Model Y, available between April 1 and 30 on the company’s order configurator. In addition, the automaker is offering a one- to five-year interest plan with annual rates as low as 1 percent when buyers make a down payment of at l

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Tesla Fire Destroys 17 Vehicles In Rome: What We Know So Far

InsideEVs

Amid more protests against Elon Musk over the weekend, more than a dozen cars burned at a Tesla store on the outskirts of Rome.

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2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten Video Review

The Truth About Cars

Not only did the Ram get new engine options for 2025, it also gets a new ultra luxury trim, the Tungsten. While many will lament the loss of a Hemi on a half-ton, I felt that the Hurricane on the Tungsten offered plenty of power and efficiency. In fact, the3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six "Hurricane" with 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque is a highlight of the truck.

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60 vehicles that are facing £2,745 car tax

EV Info

The Government is about to ramp Car Tax or VED charges for petrol and diesel models starting April 2025 on a vehicles first year. This is due to major alterations in Vehicle Excise Duty rates unveiled in the Autumn Budget by Labour. The fee increase will be on a sliding scale, those on higher tiers will see their fees double from the current 2024 rates.

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Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness

Baua Electric

The ferry ride from Helsinkis city center to the island of Pihlajasaari takes only 10 minutes and deposits visitors at a playground of beaches, trails and rocky shoals excellent for sunbathing. But I had a different mission: to speak to a tree. This was meant to be a therapeutic exercise, one championed by the Finnish biologist Adela Pajunen. Finns, shed told me, sometimes share their worries aloud to trees or birds.

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QOTD: Can We Stop The Speed-Limiting Attempts?

The Truth About Cars

I'd wager that most of us, regardless of where we sit on the political spectrum, don't want the government limiting our speed. To be clear, the bills proposed would, at least in theory, only foist these devices on repeat speed-limit violators, and perhaps only temporarily. Then again, it's not clear that the government won't force these devices on all new cars.

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Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 to get plugged in as demand for PHEVs grows in Australia

EV Central

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. Sharing tech that is first being introduced with the Jaecoo J7 SHS mid-size SUV, the plug-in Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs have been built to rival the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander, as well as the latest BYD Sealion 6 PHEV.

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Used Car of the Day: 1960 Volvo Amazon

The Truth About Cars

Today we have an old-school Swede in this 1960 Volvo Amazon. The seller says it runs well and is in good shape, but its age also means some parts aren't OE or model-correct. The car does need some minor bodywork. It also has been repainted, at least in part. According to the seller, this is one the earliest Amazons one could get here and its all-black paint job is rare If this sort of thing interests you, find this one in New Hampshire for $9,500 or best offer.

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2026 GMC Sierra EV Adds New Trims and Next-Gen Utility

Green Fleet Magazine

The new electric pickup, with a significantly cheaper price tag than the previous model year, arrives with Denali, Elevation, and AT4 trims this summer.

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Home solar buyers are asking for Tesla Powerwall alternatives

Electrek

New data from EnergySage shows that home solar buyers are increasingly asking for Tesla Powerwall alternatives as the brand damage extends to Teslas energy business.

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General Tire Grabber ATx Review

Baua Electric

IT HAS been a couple of months since we fitted General Tires latest Grabber ATx rubber to our Toyota HiLux Rogue, our last review centring on the tyres on-road performance and value against rivals like the BF Goodrich A/T KO3, Cooper Discoverer, Falken Wildpeak AT3, and Goodyear Wrangler. But with a tyre specifically designed to meet the needs of off-road driving in mind, we thought it time we aired down, selected low range, and pointed the treads at more challenging ground a disused quarry no

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Four-door Dodge Charger Daytona shown at SoCal Spring Fest ’25

Electrek

Automotive photographer Anthony Carter was on hand at last weeks SoCal Spring Fest 2025, where he captured a number of hot electric Mopar muscle cars and one of those cars was the first publicly shown 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan.

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Two More Chinese Companies Announce 'Megawatt' EV Charging

InsideEVs

The new 1.2-megawatt and 1.5-megawatt chargers from Zeekr and Huawei are absolutely nuts. But are they really needed?

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Tesla Cybertruck split in half in crash with G Wagon

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck was split in half after another vehicle crashed into it in Frisco, Texas, a few days ago. Images of the aftermath are impressive.

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Chevy Equinox EV 20,000-Mile Review: Great Family Car, Buggy Software

InsideEVs

The Equinox EV is one of the greatest-value cars on the market right now. Heres what this owner thinks of it after 20,000 miles.

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