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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is one of this year’s most important new electric vehicles. Nominally a compact crossover SUV with 285 to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range, it’s priced competitively, with prices starting at $43,295 (including a mandatory $1,395 delivery fee). And an entry-level trim starting at $34,995 remains promised.

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1-bit LLMs Could Solve AI’s Energy Demands

Cars That Think

Large language models, the AI systems that power chatbots like ChatGPT, are getting better and better—but they’re also getting bigger and bigger, demanding more energy and computational power. For LLMs that are cheap, fast, and environmentally friendly, they’ll need to shrink, ideally small enough to run directly on devices like cell phones. Researchers are finding ways to do just that by drastically rounding off the many high-precision numbers that store their memories to equal just 1 or -1.

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to Grand Cherokee, tops 300 miles

Green Car Reports

Jeep’s first electric vehicle for North America may have been teased for several years, but now it’s been revealed in production form—and with a fall 2024 arrival date, it’s just around the corner. The Wagoneer S is only offered as a battery electric model, with 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, combined, and a 0-60 mph time.

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GM claims its new Chevy Bolt EV will be the most affordable on the market by 2025

Electrek

As the race to launch low-cost electric models heats up, GM believes it has the answer. GM’s new North American president said the upcoming next-gen Chevy Bolt EV will be “the most affordable vehicle on the market by 2025.

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

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Tesla pause sparks EV charging rivals in $5B federal buildout

Green Car Reports

Amid uncertainty about the future of the Tesla Supercharger network, rival charging networks see an opportunity to grow. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently fired most of the Tesla Supercharger team, but has since reversed that move and attempted to hire people back. Tesla has also made it clear that it will continue the buildout of whatever new.

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Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]

Electrek

Chevy is finally beginning sales of its long-anticipated Equinox EV, but before then, I got an invite to Detroit to test it out for myself. I was admittedly skeptical of this EV, but once I got behind the wheel, I realized that the new Equinox is a well-built model with plenty of features and enticing pricing to boot. Be sure to check out my driving impressions in the full video below.

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Mustang Mach-E Rally first drive: Ford is getting more comfortable with EVs

Electrek

I had the chance to drive the updated Mustang Mach-E, including the new top-of-the-line Rally version, and I think it marks an important step for Ford, or more specifically, Ford Model e. The automaker is getting more comfortable and better with electric vehicles.

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Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

The Driven EV News

The Toyota bZ4X falls short of other EV offerings in its price range. The company needs to do a lot better with its next electric models. The post Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV? appeared first on The Driven.

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Archer Aviation finds a partner to commercialize eVTOL travel in Korea, demo flights coming in Q4

Electrek

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation is continuing to lay the global groundwork for commercial operations in a new territory: South Korea. The next-generation aircraft specialist has announced a new partnership with Korea’s leading mobility-as-a-service company, KaKaoMobility, to participate in the country’s Grand Challenge and bring eVTOL travel to the region quickly.

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Ford charges into EV price war, slashes up to $15,000 from electric van and Mach-E

The Driven EV News

Ford joins EV price war and slashes thousands off its electric offerings as the drive continues to get more sales. The post Ford charges into EV price war, slashes up to $15,000 from electric van and Mach-E appeared first on The Driven.

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

Brief

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Jeep officially unveils its first EV, the Wagoneer S, including a rugged Trailhawk edition

Electrek

The moment is finally here. Jeep officially revealed its first global EV, the Wagoneer S. Jeep’s premium electric SUV features over 300 miles range, a tech-loaded interior, and “lightning-quick” acceleration. The rugged SUV brand also unveiled a Trailhawk concept built to conquer any terrain. Check out the full details below.

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I Like Driving The Chevy Equinox EV — Comprehensive Review of 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

CleanTechnica EVs

The entry level 1LT 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV sets a new standard for value with its performance, features, and fuel savings. The higher trims have great features but face stiff competition. A few days ago, I got the chance to spend a couple of days in Detroit, and one of. [continued] The post I Like Driving The Chevy Equinox EV — Comprehensive Review of 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New York is first in the US to deploy the Home Energy Rebates program

Electrek

New York has become the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, which helps low- and middle-income households save up to $14,000 on energy-efficiency upgrades.

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The Global Automaker Rating 2023: Who Is Leading The Transition To Electric Vehicles?

CleanTechnica EVs

As The Transition To Electric Vehicles Continues, Which Automakers Will Keep Pace? There are big improvements in technology performance, but room to expand on ZEV models offered. Washington, D.C. — Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation released its annual assessment of automaker’s progress transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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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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Stellantis to take on BYD with new affordable EV launching in the UK, starting at $28,000

Electrek

A new EV is set for the UK to rival BYD and other low-cost Chinese automakers entering the market. Starting at $28,000 (£21,990), the new Citroen e-C3 will be one of the most affordable EVs in the UK.

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The Smarter E Europe: PV, Storage, E-Car & Heat Pumps — A Strong Team

CleanTechnica EVs

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — Visitors to The smarter E Europe, Europe’s Largest Alliance of Exhibitions for the Energy Industry, will find out how private consumers can become self-sufficient in electricity, heat and transport in a smart way and how this creates new business opportunities for installers and system providers. [continued] The post The Smarter E Europe: PV, Storage, E-Car & Heat Pumps — A Strong Team appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian (RIVN) CEO warns of ‘messy’ Q2, talks R2 and Tesla NACS

Electrek

After shutting down its plant for upgrades, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is warning that Q2 could be “messy.” Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, warned that Q2 will be messy at a fireside chat Thursday. Scaringe also discussed Tesla NACS adaptors and Rivian’s upcoming R2 and R3 vehicles.

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Tesla Cybertruck performs surprisingly well on autocross event

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is designed for a lot of things, but autocross events do not seem to be one of them. If one were to mention Teslas at an autocross event, one would probably imagine a Tesla Model 3 Performance competing in it. But as per a member of the Cybertruck Owners Club, it appears that the Cyberbeast performs surprisingly well in an autocross course.

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Takeuchi electric compact excavator gets ‘plugged in’ in Australia

Electrek

Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome.

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EV Charging Needs To Be A Lot Simpler

CleanTechnica EVs

During a recent trip across most of the US, I had a really fun opportunity: have some s’mores while the car charged! The Sam’s Club we were parked at was closed and the lot was pretty empty. It was also one of the few pull-through charging stations I’ve come across. [continued] The post EV Charging Needs To Be A Lot Simpler appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E-quipment highlight: Seederal 160 hp electric tractor gets real

Electrek

French start-up Seederal recently unveiled its first electric tractor prototype during, just one year after announcing its first round of funding.

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Kia EV9 American Production Starts In Georgia

InsideEVs

Local assembly of the Kia EV9 should help it qualify for the federal tax credit and soften its rather hefty sticker price.

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Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) V12.3.4: City/Cross-Country/Rural — Impressive, But Not Perfect

CleanTechnica EVs

I’m a techno-nerd who’s been following the progression of driving automation with rapt interest from its small beginnings in 2016. My brother couldn’t take delivery on his Tesla Model S in Wisconsin back then, so on March 30, 2017, he picked it up at the Salt Lake City Delivery Center. [continued] The post Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) V12.3.4: City/Cross-Country/Rural — Impressive, But Not Perfect appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen US dealers question if the new ID.7 EV can compete amid delays

Electrek

For those of you waiting to get your hands on Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.7 sedan , you will have to wait (at least) a little longer. VW is delaying the ID.7 launch in the US as dealers express caution.

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A $16,000 American-Made EV? The U.S. Government Wants A Competition To Build One

InsideEVs

The sub-$10,000 BYD Seagull has made American automakers restless. A U.S. official has ideas on building our version of it.

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Please Pick an Actual Color for Your Next Car Purchase

The Truth About Cars

Our roads are becoming more monotone than ever before. iSeeCars recent study found that 80 percent of the cars on our roads are painted grayscale colors, with gray , white, black, and silver being the most popular “colors” in the country. Gray has grown by a staggering 81.9 percent since 2004, while white gained 77.4 percent market share. Gold, purple, brown, beige, and yellow lost the most ground, with green being the only non-grayscale color to increase in recent times.

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Volkswagen Dealers Say The ID.7 Wouldn’t Be Competitive In The U.S.

InsideEVs

Even though the ID.7 didn’t have an official price tag for the U.S., dealers feel like it would have been a $50,000+ EV.

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV counters Grand Cherokee, tops 300 miles

Green Car Reports

Jeep’s first electric vehicle for North America may have been teased for several years, but now it’s been revealed in production form—and with a fall 2024 arrival date, it’s just around the corner. The Wagoneer S is only offered as a battery electric model, with 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, combined, and a 0-60 mph time.

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SOLiTHOR Gears Up to 500 Charging-Discharging Cycles Whilst Continuing Apace With Very Little Capacity Lost

CleanTechnica EVs

SINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium — Since its inception in 2022, SOLiTHOR has made huge advancements in its battery technology development. SOLiTHOR’s all-solid-state lithium metal Gen1 prototype pouch cell has reached a milestone of 500 cycles, at full charge-discharge, with less than 7% of capacity loss and continues to cycle further. The pouch. [continued] The post SOLiTHOR Gears Up to 500 Charging-Discharging Cycles Whilst Continuing Apace With Very Little Capacity Lost appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lucid CEO Criticizes Tesla, Says It’s 'Losing Its Way'

InsideEVs

Peter Rawlinson—himself a former Tesla engineer—thinks the world's leading EV manufacturer is no longer as focused as it used to be.

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All-New, All-Electric E-Transit Custom Van Ready To Electrify Small Business Productivity In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

All-new electric E-Transit Custom reinvents Europe’s best-selling one-tonne van with uncompromised capability, new customer experiences and full Ford Pro support Productivity boosted by connected Ford Pro services — including new home charging offering — and innovations such as tilting steering wheel, digital upfits and new MultiCab Next-gen electric powertrain offers.

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Daimler Truck North America pairs up with Li-Cycle to recycle its EV batteries

Electrek

Daimler Truck North America has partnered with Li-Cycle to recycle its end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries.

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SpaceX Starlink services to launch on Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Teslarati

SpaceX Starlink services will launch on Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft by the end of Q4 2024. “Three Boeing 777-300s will be the first aircraft in Qatar Airways’ fleet to be upgraded with Starlink’s game-changing, ultra-high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi onboard by the last quarter of this year,” said Qatar Airways. The international airline announced that Starlink internet would be available on three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

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GM's Supercharger Access Plan Is Still On Schedule, Despite Tesla's Layoffs

InsideEVs

Turmoil at Tesla has decimated the Supercharger team. Despite this, GM says its EVs will still get access to the Superchargers soon.

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