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xAI has made its Grok model free for all X users

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has officially made the Grok model free for everyone, after it was initially launched as a benefit for Premium users of X. Following xAI’s launch of an image generation model last week, the Musk-run AI company has now made the Grok model free to use, as announced in a press release this week.

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Fossil-free jobsite reaches 50% electric operation with new Volvo wheel loader

Electrek

Just two years ago, 10% electric equipment operation seemed like an ambitious target for Swedens pioneering, fossil-free construction site. Last week, the site reached a 50% all-electric threshold with the addition of a new, Volvo L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader.

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Audi Q5 and A7 PHEV recalled due to fire concerns

Green Car Reports

Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, as well as 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These vehicles may have defective battery modules that could overheat, presenting a fire risk, according to the National Highway.

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Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks arrive in Georgia

Electrek

Just when you thought it was safe to count out hydrogen as a viable competitor to battery-electric power in the North American medium and heavy-duty trucking space, the new Hyundai XCIENT HFCEV Class 8 semi truck arrives in Georgia and immediately gets to work.

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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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Strategic Planning Failure by Legacy Auto: From Disrupters to the Disrupted

CleanTechnica EVs

From conversations between Dr Paul Wildman and CleanTechnicas David Waterworth on Strategic Planning. Paul and I have had and will continue to have in-depth conversations about the industry transition to electric cars and its broader and deeper implications. This article is a result of our most recent conversations. Can we. [continued] The post Strategic Planning Failure by Legacy Auto: From Disrupters to the Disrupted appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet

Electrek

California utility SoCal Edison, one of the nations largest electric utilities, is helping reduce its own carbon footprint by adding 280 Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup trucks to its service fleet part of a larger strategy to transition its entire vehicle fleet to electric by 2030.

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Volvo & DHL Begin Autonomous Truck Trials In Texas

CleanTechnica EVs

Autonomous vehicles are still a dream, although Elon Musk swears Tesla will crack the AV code sooner than later. Last week, Cruise, the autonomous ride hailing service owned by General Motors, went out of existence after the the parent company invested more than $10 billion into the self driving startup. [continued] The post Volvo & DHL Begin Autonomous Truck Trials In Texas appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla’s vehicles now respond ‘hello’ in hint at upcoming voice assistant

Teslarati

Tesla appears to be getting closer to launching a highly-anticipated Voice Assistant, as its vehicles will now respond when greeted. As spotted by Not a Tesla App earlier this week, Tesla owners can now greet their vehicles by pressing the Voice Command button and saying “Hello” or “Hi,” to which the car will respond by saying “Hello!

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From Electric Motorcycles On Uber & Bolt To Neta V Electric Taxis, Nairobi’s EV Scene Is Starting To Flourish

CleanTechnica EVs

With over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya, the motorcycle sector presents a large addressable market for companies interested in electrification. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas. The motorcycle taxi industry is a vital segment. [continued] The post From Electric Motorcycles On Uber & Bolt To Neta V Electric Taxis, Nairobis EV Scene Is Starting To Flourish appeared first on C

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EVgo Closes $1.25 Billion Loan from DOE to Make 7,500 Fast Charging Stalls

Electric Cars Report

EVgo, one of the largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles in the US, announced the closing of its $1.25 billion guaranteed loan facility from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) under its Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. The loan will enable the construction of 7,500 new fast charging […] The post EVgo Closes $1.25 Billion Loan from DOE to Make 7,500 Fast Charging Stalls appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

Brief

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Road Trip: 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE

Clean Fleet Report

The Least Expensive Plug-in Hybrid in America Smart owners will quickly learn how to maximize the driving range and efficiency of the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid vehicle or PHEV. It starts by plugging in every night. If you own a modern phone, this plug-in-before-hitting-the-hay concept isnt new. Ready for a road trip You will awake to a fully charged battery and another 45 miles of all-electric range to get you around town and on short trips without burning a drop of oil.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 to launch soon. Here’s what the luxury electric SUV gets

Baua Electric

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 will be laucnhed on January 9, 2025, alongside the G 580 EQ. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 variant will arrive as a more accessible version and in a five-seater layout. --> The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 will be laucnhed on January 9, 2025, alongside the G 580 EQ. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 variant will arrive as a more accessi … The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 will be laucnhed on January 9, 2025, alongside the G 580 EQ.

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CHEAPR Rebates Set for 2025 – But Subject to Change

EV Club of CT

New Rebate Schedule, Effective January 1, 2025. Standard Rebates Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) – $1500 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) – $750 Income-Limited Rebate (Rebate+) BEV New – $4500 BEV Used – $5000 PHEV New – $1125.

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2025 Kia Seltos spied yet again, reveals front profile and more. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto | Updated on: 15 Dec 2024, 09:44 AM The second generation Kia Seltos is expected to feature loads of upgrades in terms of design, features and powertrain. It is expeted to be launched in India in the second half of 2025. --> The second generation Kia Seltos is expected to feature loads of upgrades in terms of design, features and powertrain.

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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 launches special charging promo with Model S price increase

Teslarati

Tesla has launched a special charging promotion for buyers of its Model S premium sedan, along with boosting the purchase price of the electric vehicles (EVs). Coming as the company’s latest Q4 sales promotion, Tesla has launched free Supercharging for those who buy a Model S in the U.S., lasting for the entire lifetime of the vehicle. The promo comes alongside Tesla’s decision to raise the price of the Model S by $5,000 in the U.S., including both the All-Wheel-Drive and Plaid trims

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Fossil-free jobsite reaches 50% electric operation with new Volvo wheel loader

Baua Electric

Just two years ago, 10% electric equipment operation seemed like an ambitious target for Swedens pioneering, fossil-free construction site. Last week, the site reached a 50% all-electric threshold with the addition of a new, Volvo L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader. The recently-launched wheel loader joins a pair of 30-ton Volvo EC230 Electric excavators at the site, which is, itself, a redevelopment of the Slakthusomrdet (meat-packing district) in central Stockholm.

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Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks

Electrek

Tesla is turning some of its Foundation Series Cybertrucks into regular Cybertrucks to sell them and sending hundreds of US Cybertrucks to be homologated in Canada as it is having issues selling them in the US.

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Audi Q5 and A7 PHEV recalled due to fire concerns

Baua Electric

Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, as well as 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These vehicles may have defective battery modules that could overheat, presenting a fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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“I bought this before Elon went crazy”: How Tesla owners are fighting back after funding Musk’s MAGA push | Opinion

EV Central

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is stepping away from his roles on two of Donald Trumps advisory councils following the presidents decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement. “Musk announced the news in a Twitter post [a few years before buying Twitter and] after the presidents statement at the White House. [I] Am departing presidential councils.

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SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet

Baua Electric

California utility SoCal Edison, one of the nations largest electric utilities, is helping reduce its own carbon footprint by adding 280 Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup trucks to its service fleet part of a larger strategy to transition its entire vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. With up to 492 miles of range and a 10,500 lb. GVWR, GMs Ultium-based pickup trucks are objectively the most capable battery electric trucks on the road today.

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Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks arrive in Georgia

Baua Electric

Just when you thought it was safe to count out hydrogen as a viable competitor to battery-electric power in the North American medium and heavy-duty trucking space, the new Hyundai XCIENT HFCEV Class 8 semi truck arrives in Georgia and immediately gets to work. Hyundais new XCIENT hydrogen semi trucks are set to be deployed at the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), where the heavy-duty Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks will be tasked with supporting plant-related logistics oper

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Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 5-seater India launch confirmed on January 9

Baua Electric

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 14 Dec 2024, 15:07 PM The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 5-seater will join the EQS 580 already on sale bringing a roomier second row option for customers. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 SUV will get a five-seater layout while packing the same battery and motor setup Mercedes-Benz India is gearing up for not one but two launches on January 9, 2024.

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Uno Minda launches India’s first GPT-enabled Android music system for cars

Baua Electric

The new music system uses a generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a type of large language model (LLM), which uses artificial intelligence to activate voice commands. --> The new music system uses a generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a type of large language model (LLM), which uses artificial intelligence to acti … The new music system uses a generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a type of large language model (LLM), which uses artificial intelligence to activate voice comma

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Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks

Baua Electric

Tesla is turning some of its Foundation Series Cybertrucks into regular Cybertrucks to sell them and sending hundreds of US Cybertrucks to be homologated in Canada as it is having issues selling them in the US. There have been several signs lately that Tesla has worked through its Cybertruck reservation backlog and it is now having some demand issues.

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