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Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: survey

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Tesla critics would typically paint the company’s electric vehicles as reliability nightmares with subpar build quality and cheap materials. As per a survey from the U.K., however, the opposite is true, as Tesla is not just the country’s overall best-rated car brand, it is also the second most reliable carmaker. The survey was conducted by HonestJohn.co.uk , which asked its readers to rate their cars across several metrics, such as efficiency, reliability, practicality, safety, comfo

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"The Doctor Will See Your Electronic Health Record Now"

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Cheryl Conrad no longer seethes with the frustration that threatened to overwhelm her in 2006. As described in IEEE Spectrum , Cheryls husband, Tom, has a rare genetic disease that causes ammonia to accumulate in his blood. At an emergency room visit two decades ago, Cheryl told the doctors Tom needed an immediate dose of lactulose to avoid going into a coma, but they refused to medicate him until his primary doctor confirmed his medical condition hours later.

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Tesla China seems to have overtaken Q1 2024’s registrations with new Model Y ramp

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The new Model Y’s ramp is resulting in a strong comeback for Tesla in China. This was highlighted by the momentum of Tesla’s new vehicle registrations in the country. With the new Model Y now starting deliveries, Tesla China’s year-to-date registrations appear to have surpassed the company’s 2024 numbers in the same period. Tesla China Registrations During the week of March 17-23, Tesla China saw 17,400 new vehicle registrations, the highest this Q1 2025 so far.

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A Crucial Optical Technology Has Finally Arrived

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A long-awaited, emerging computer network component may finally be having its moment. At Nvidias GTC event last week in San Jose, the company announced that it will produce an optical network switch designed to drastically cut the power consumption of AI data centers. The systemcalled a co-packaged optics, or CPO, switch can route tens of terabits per second from computers in one rack to computers in another.

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

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Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Cars

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Nissan slipped out teaser images of the next-generation Nissan LEAF this week. Shifting into crossover territory, it’s a bit different from what has come before, and I’d guess will be Nissan’s most popular LEAF ever. But aside from the look, something powerful struck me, amping up the news much more. [continued] The post Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens

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Hyundais first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles. With the IONIQ 9 now rolling out of assembly, the electric SUV is expected to launch any day.

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Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Plant That Can Produce 500,000 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Opens In Georgia

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The largest economic development project in the history of Georgia is now open. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a battery and vehicle assembly factory that Hyundai Motor Group invested $12.6 billion to build. The company says that it will produce up to 500,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric and. [continued] The post Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Plant That Can Produce 500,000 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Opens In Georgia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Orange County to get new, stricter electric bicycle laws

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Orange County, California, is set to enforce new regulations for electric bicycles starting in April 2025, reflecting growing safety concerns amid rapidly increasing e-bike use. According to county supervisor Katrina Foley, e-bike-related accidents have surged by an alarming 500% since 2020, prompting local authorities to introduce stricter rules aimed at curbing dangerous riding behaviors and enhancing public safety.

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How BMW stole Australia’s premium electric vehicle market from Audi and Mercedes-Benz | Analysis

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Amid all the doom and Boomer gloom about EV sales (as Ive mentioned before, a shocking proportion of Boomers/Old People seem to be scared and angered by electric cars), I was stunned to learn recently that BMW buyers, and their close relatives in the Mini market, are snapping them up at an incredible rate. In February this year, almost one in three BMWs sold in Australia were BEVs (29 per cent), and that percentage is excepted to be even higher in the coming months, according to Brendan Michel,

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SpaceX’s Starlink dish with Gigabit Speeds leaves EU scrambling to catch up

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SpaceX is preparing to release a Starlink dish with gigabit speeds, likely leaving the European Union scrambling to catch up. During a webinar for Starlink resellers, SpaceX mentioned the development of a new Starlink dish that would offer customers gigabit internet speeds. The new Starlink dish is expected to boost current download speeds of around 200 Mbps. “Next generation, we’ll have smaller beams, more capacity per beam, lower latency,” noted SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwe

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

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The 2026 Nissan Leaf Arrives Next Year As a Crossover

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The Nissan Leaf is a decent value and has a surprisingly useful interior, but its past the point of needing an update. Nissan is poised to do just that in 2026 , with a new Leaf that will arrive as an SUV instead of the hatchback shape its sported for years. Nissan announced the new Leaf at its Full Speed Ahead event in Japan, showing a production-ready prototype.

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Debunking Electric Vehicle Misinformation Is So Much Fun!

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Electric vehicle misinformation is rampant in the media, but it doesn’t show the reality of the electric vehicle marketplace. New data from the UK shows an increase in retailers stocking used electric vehicles, signs of market confidence, and many other revealing statistics that debunk myths about EVs. Auto Trader, ChargeUK, [continued] The post Debunking Electric Vehicle Misinformation Is So Much Fun!

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E-quipment highlight: Kovaco CyberX cabinless electric track loader [video]

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When Kovaco (Firstgreen Industries) released its Elise CBL last year, it was the worlds first cabinless, remotely operated electric skid steer. This year, the companys bringing another worlds first to Americas job sites. Meet CyberX a machine that Kovaco claims is theworlds first, commercially available electric, remote-control mini track loader.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The Tweener When Toyota reintroduced the Crown to the North American market in 2023 it posed a few questions. The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? The Crown, as introduced, is more of a tweener. Somewhere inbetween The Toyota Crown nameplate has been around since 1955 in Japan.

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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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Tesla launching in Saudi Arabia

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Tesla is officially launching in Saudi Arabia. The electric vehicle manufacturer is arriving in Saudi Arabia with a launch event at the Bujairi Terrace on April 10, 2025. “Explore our global bestselling lineup and step into a world powered by solar energy, sustained by batteries, and driven by electric vehicles. “Experience the future of autonomous driving with Cybercab, and meet Optimus, our humanoid robot, as we showcase what’s next in AI and robotics.

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Before the Undo Command, There Was the Electric Eraser

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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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GoSun’s EV Solar Charger Lets You Drive on Sunshine — Literally

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Imagine harvesting the sun’s energy directly for your vehicle, on your vehicle, essentially transforming every parking spot into a personal charging station. The GoSun EV Solar Charger offers this revolutionary capability, providing electric vehicle owners with unprecedented freedom and sustainability. Harness Solar Power Anywhere The GoSun EV Solar Charger is.

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Save a massive $7,032 on Anker SOLIX F3800 bundles, EVOLV e-scooters $400 off, Worx lawn care roundup from $69, more

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Leading the pack of Green Deals today is the massive savings were seeing coming from Ankers final SOLIX Spring Sale flash offers running through March 31 on its F3800 Portable Power Station bundles , with up to $7,032 off four options and some free gear too all starting from $2,799. Right behind it is EVOLVs Spring Sale discounts on four of its high-quality electric scooters, like the popular TERRA , with deals starting from $1,129.

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GM Promises Voided Warranties for Corvette ZR1 Flippers

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Here we are. Were really doing this again. General Motors is threatening Corvette ZR1 buyers with a voided warranty if they flip the car within one year of their purchase. Its the same approach the automaker took with the Z06, with the company requiring buyers to sign a document stating that if they sell, or otherwise transfer ownership of the car within the first year, most of the car's warranties are forfeited.

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Canaccord reaffirms Tesla’s price target of $404 after Giga Texas visit

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Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its price target of $404 for Tesla after a visit to Gigafactory Texas. The investment firm sees an optimistic future for Tesla in the long term despite near-term headwinds. Canaccord analysts reiterated its “Buy” rating for TSLA stock and revised Tesla’s Q1 2025 delivery estimates from ~331,000 vehicles to ~362,000 units.

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AlphaXiv Wants to Be the Public Square for Scientific Discourse

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There is an inherent tension in the dissemination of research. On one hand, science thrives on openness and communication. On the other, ensuring high-quality scientific work requires peer reviews that are often lengthy and closed. In 1991, physicist Paul Ginsparg created the arXiv repository to alleviate some of that tension. The idea is that researchers have a place to upload their preprint manuscripts before they are published in a journal.

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Uruguay EV Sales Report: 300% Growth in a Record February Brings BEV Market Share over 15%

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Uruguay has consistently been the second most advanced country in Latin America as far as electrification goes, and it has at times competed with Costa Rica for #1. Being a very small market (with fewer than 100,000 vehicle sales a year), it is subject to high seasonal variability and, as. [continued] The post Uruguay EV Sales Report: 300% Growth in a Record February Brings BEV Market Share over 15% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aptera’s production-intent EV completed its first solar-supported road trip

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Aptera has completed its first-ever solar-supported road tripdriving over 300 miles on a single charge and proving that a solar EV isnt just a concept for the future, but a real-world solution ready for the present. The post Apteras production-intent EV completed its first solar-supported road trip appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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Today we've found yet another 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. This one has three pedals and six forward gears in addition to all-wheel drive. The clutch has been replaced and the owner uses synthetic oil. The tires and Bilstein shocks are relatively new and other recent maintenance, including a tune-up, has been done. There's a Pioneer audio system and the audio is satellite-radio ready.

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Starlink gets green light to launch internet services in Vietnam

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Starlink received the green light to launch its internet services in Vietnam. The Vietnamese government noted SpaceX’s permission to launch Starlink services in the country is on a trial basis. Starlink’s trial period will last until the end of 2030. SpaceX has a subscriber limit of 600,000 within the trial period. SpaceX can provide Starlink’s fixed and mobile internet service plans throughout Vietnam.

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Improve Your Chances of Landing That Job Interview

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IEEE Spectrum is rebooting our careers newsletter! In partnership with tech career development company Taro , every issue will be bringing you deeper insight into how to pursue your goals and navigate professional challenges. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies delivered to your inbox for free. One of my close friends is a hiring manager at Google.

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Pilot, GM, & EVgo Reach 130 EV Charging Stations in 25 States

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KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Pilot Company (Pilot), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) today announced their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging locations in over 25 states. The charging network offers an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV.

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Watch for Gross Misinformation on Rhode Island’s Clean Energy Costs

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On March 10 th , the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission held a public hearing on electricity rates. The hearing was picked up by several news outlets and some excerpts from the news coverage were disseminated through social media. We heard one thing that we suspected was wildly incorrect. While covering this hearing, John Perik of NBC 10 News stated that clean energy costs on the electric bill were going to rise 43% , and it implied that those charges were the main reason that electricity

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Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van comes with 480 km of range

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To appeal to an even wider range of users in the commercial sector, the MercedesBenz eVito panel van is now available in new, additional variants. The post Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van comes with 480 km of range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Unveils Model Y RWD 110 customized for Singapore

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Tesla unveiled the Model Y RWD 110 for Singapores Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) rules. This custom SUV tweaks the updated Model Y, which was launched in Singapore in January. Tesla tuned the Model 3 RWD 110 for Singapore before, and that customized version’s success spurred this Model Y adaptation. The Model Y RWD 110 runs at 110kW, down from 255kW in the standard RWD.

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Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! Rush of new product to lead Nissan’s survival fight

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Nissan has unwrapped the all-new third-generation Leaf SUV as a full-on Tesla Model Y fighter within a presentation intended to prove its turn-around will be led by all-new product. Conducted just weeks after merger negotiations with Honda stalled, Nissans presentation also included the first look at the Micra EV and offered a comprehensive list of models it will launch globally over the next two years.

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Nissan & INFINITI Outline Bold New Products & Next-Generation Technologies to Excite Customers in the U.S. & Canada

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Nashville, Tennessee Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today showcased a bold array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut in the U.S. and Canada from FY25 through FY27. Loaded with innovative features, the new products will play a crucial role in elevating the company’s performance, [continued] The post Nissan & INFINITI Outline Bold New Products & Next-Generation Technologies to Excite Customers in the U.S. & Canada appeared first on CleanT

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volvo S60R

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Today we bring you some Swedish speed -- a 2007 Volvo S60R. The list of mods is too long for our post, and there are 197,000 miles on it. Some of the mods that are on the car include a beefed-up engine, the fuel pump, intake, radiator, injectors, and more. Our seller says the exterior is an eight out of 10 and the interior is a 9 out of 10. Click here for more.

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Hyundai EV owners gain access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US

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Starting today, U.S. owners of the current Hyundai KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. The post Hyundai EV owners gain access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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