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Tesla Cybertruck reporting for police duty in California

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Cybertruck's being turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department said it's taking delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck soon The conversion to police spec is being handled by UP.FIT The world hasn't gotten quite bad enough for the emergence of RoboCop, but the first police Cybertruck will soon report for duty in California.

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London Clears The Air — Thanks To Low Emissions Zone Policies

CleanTechnica EVs

Last year the city of London expanded its ULEV zone to include the entire metropolitan area, which has lowered air pollution considerably. The post London Clears The Air — Thanks To Low Emissions Zone Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla batteries are helping Ukrainians survive nationwide blackouts

Teslarati

Tesla batteries are powering houses in Ukraine as Russia continues attacking the country’s energy infrastructure. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have left many Ukrainians without power. The owner of Ukrainian Autonomous Systems, Oleksandr Bentsa, realized he could salvage batteries from damaged Tesla to power Ukraine’s homes and businesses.

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For Students with Disabilities, Electric School Buses Could Transform the School Commute

CleanTechnica EVs

School buses, intended to provide safe and secure rides for all children, are largely failing kids with disabilities, prompting urgent calls for improvements. “I experienced accessibility problems at least three times a week,” one youth reflected in a student discussion. Either there was not enough space to secure a wheelchair, [continued] The post For Students with Disabilities, Electric School Buses Could Transform the School Commute appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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How India Is Starting a Chip Industry From Scratch

Cars That Think

In March, India announced a major investment to establish a semiconductor-manufacturing industry. With US $15 billion in investments from companies, state governments, and the central government, India now has plans for several chip-packaging plants and the country’s first modern chip fab as part of a larger effort to grow its electronics industry. But turning India into a chipmaking powerhouse will also require a substantial investment in R&D.

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Tesla Cybertruck should get FSD Supervised in August: Musk

Teslarati

Elon Musk has revealed a new expected launch date for Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) for the Cybertruck, as stated during a recent event in California. Musk appeared virtually for the Sunday segment of the X Takeover event in San Luis Obispo, California , during which he took part in a Q&A session with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley leaders John Stringer and Kelvin Gee.

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Robotaxi from Waymo + Zeekr Makes It To San Francisco

CleanTechnica EVs

Waymo has been leading the way on robotaxis in the US. However, it hasn’t exactly been using the cutting edge in electric vehicle technology. It has relied on relatively old Chrysler Pacific plugin hybrids and, more recently, Jaguar I-PACE electric SUVs. Until now. Oh, well, it still relies on those, [continued] The post Robotaxi from Waymo + Zeekr Makes It To San Francisco appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla falls behind in J.D. Power owner satisfaction study

Teslarati

Tesla has fallen behind a few points on a recently published owner satisfaction study, with others such as Rivian, Porsche, and Jaguar landing some of the index’s top spots. J.D. Power published its 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study last week, which measured owner satisfaction with their vehicles after 90 days of ownership.

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Can You Live In An EV?

CleanTechnica EVs

A few years ago, I spent a summer Uber driving around the Phoenix metro area. As with all rideshare drivers, I met a lot of interesting people. Many were passengers, but fellow drivers at the airport and just people I’d encounter on the street often had very interesting stories and. [continued] The post Can You Live In An EV? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian sales executive departs after less than a year

Teslarati

Rivian’s top executive in charge of business growth has departed after under a year, as announced by the sales lead last week. On Friday, Rivian Chief Commercial Officer and President of Business Growth Kjell Gruner shared a post on LinkedIn announcing his immediate departure from the electric vehicle (EV) company. Gruner, who is also a former executive for Porsche, has been with Rivian since September 2023, working at the EV maker’s headquarters in Irvine, California.

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

Brief

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Ford F-150 Overheats In Torture Tow Test Against Tesla Cybertruck

InsideEVs

The crew turned off the F-150 Tremor’s A/C in an effort to reduce engine temps on this 8-mile, high-elevation climb.

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Cruise aims to re-launch driverless ride-hailing this year: Bloomberg

Teslarati

The General Motors (GM) self-driving unit Cruise is aiming to re-launch driverless ride-hailing this year, after one of the company’s robotaxis hit a pedestrian in October, forcing the firm to cease operations. Cruise hopes to begin offering driverless rides this year, and to re-launch paid driverless rides in early 2025, according to people familiar with the matter in a report from Bloomberg last week.

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BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

The Driven EV News

BYD's next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads - a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute - hinting at what's to come from the brand. The post BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai’s 2024 Olympics Ad Celebrates You & Your Kids

Teslarati

Hyundai kicked off its Olympics advertisement campaign with a video titled “It’s OK ,” revealing the legacy automaker’s dedication to understanding its customers. Hyundai’s “It’s O K ” video reveals the forethought the company put into its ad campaign during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The ad featured Hyundai’s award-winning SUVs, including the IONIQ 5 , Tucson, Sante Fe, and Palisade.

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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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I tested the world’s most affordable electric golf cart: The Kandi Mini

Electrek

The Kandi Mini is unlike any other golf cart in the world in two key ways. First, it’s less than half the price of your average golf cart. And second, it’s a lot more compact than your average golf cart. Both of these are key features for folks who have become golf cart curious but don’t have the space in their garages or their wallets for a new full-size cart.

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Price range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds bigger batteries and better performance, but now even more expensive than Tesla Model Y

EV Central

The critically acclaimed but slow-selling Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV has given up any claim to being a competitor for the popular Tesla Model Y on-price with the introduction of its latest facelift. While bigger batteries with extended driving range, added model choice and other substantive changes are part of the package, $2300 price rises now pitch the cheapest Ioniq 5 $11,900 above the entry-level Model Y.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is ‘Modern Retro’ While Tesla Model Y Is A ‘Frog’

InsideEVs

More car reviewers are choosing the Ioniq 5 as the superior electric crossover.

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Porsche Cayenne EV locked in for 2025 but V8 to live on alongside

EV Central

Porsche will launch its all-new fourth-generation 2025 Porsche Cayenne EV next year but will continue selling the current combustion-powered version alongside it until at least 2030. Originally, it was thought that the current petrol-fed Cayenne would be axed with the arrival of the new battery-electric Porsche large SUV, mirroring what the German brand did with the introduction of the mid-sized Macan EV.

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Car Companies Know When You Speed. Then They Sell That Data

InsideEVs

Now two U.S. Senators are urging the federal government to intervene. Will you ever have true privacy in the connected car era?

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EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 14.4% in June

Electric Cars Report

In June 2024, EU car registrations increased by 4.3%, driven by gains in three out of the region’s four major markets: Italy (+15.1%), Germany (+6.1%), and Spain (+2.2%), according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). In contrast, France saw a decline of 4.8% last month. European Union car registrations climbed […] The post EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 14.4% in June appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mahindra Thar Roxx revealed in latest teaser ahead of August 15 launch

Baua Electric

Mahindra Thar Roxx is gearing up for its official launch next month and the company has been busy releasing glimpses of the SUV. Mahindra Thar Roxx will be the five-door alternate to Mahindra Thar. It will also have its own unique design elements while likely to have a more extensive feature list as well. Mahindra Thar Roxx has entered the home stretch before its official launch in the country come August 15.

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2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron Family Gets Minor Changes

InsideEVs

The model will be $400 more expensive with the same driving range.

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Motor racing-Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop strategy pays off

Baua Electric

By: Reuters | Updated on: 28 Jul 2024, 21:16 PM MOTOR-F1-BELGIUM/ (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop strategy pays off SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, – B ritain’s George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, after his one-stop strategy outfoxed everyone.

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Protected: Leasing vs. Buying: Deciding the Optimal Path to Finance Your Electric Vehicle

My Electric Car

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Leasing vs. Buying: Deciding the Optimal Path to Finance Your Electric Vehicle appeared first on My Electric Car.

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Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop strategy pays off

Baua Electric

By: Reuters | Updated on: 28 Jul 2024, 21:16 PM MOTOR-F1-BELGIUM:Motor racing-Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop strategy pays off SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -Britain’s George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, after his one-stop strategy outfoxed everyone.

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Drop-top gorgeous! Cadillac reveals electric Sollei Concept ahead of US luxury brand’s Aussie return

EV Central

As Cadillac prepares for an Australian reboot after a 55-year hiatus , its new concept Sollei convertible hints at a future EV porftoilo shimmering with old-world elegance. The US brand launches its right-hand-drive Lyriq electric SUV here in a few months, the opening salvo in its quest to be a “tier-one luxury brand” in Australia, with numerous high-end EVs promised to rival Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and BMW.

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Webasto boosts energy capacity of its battery system for commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As part of a product update, German automotive supplier Webasto has increased the energy capacity of its traction batteries from 35 to 40 kWh. The new Standard Battery Pro 40 is the same size as its predecessor (960 x 687 x 302 mm), allowing it to fit seamlessly into installation spaces that already use the previous Webasto standard battery system. The Standard Battery Pro 40 is protected by a robust aluminum housing, and can be integrated vertically or horizontally into vehicles to offer manufa

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Tesla Cybertruck reporting for police duty in California

Baua Electric

The Tesla Cybertruck’s being turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department said it’s taking delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck soon The conversion to police spec is being handled by UP.FIT The world hasn’t gotten quite bad enough for the emergence of RoboCop, but the first police Cybertruck will soon report for duty in California.

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Nissan GT-R design evolves for electric future: To carry DNA of predecessors

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 28 Jul 2024, 14:50 PM Nissan design VP Matthew Weaver has confirmed that the new GT-R will carry the DNA of its predecessors. Iconic design elements, such as the distinctive quad tail lights and sharp headlights, are likely to make a return --> Nissan design VP Matthew Weaver has confirmed that the new GT-R will carry the DNA of its predecessors.

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Tektronix launches high-power EA BTS 10300 battery testing system – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Power supply specialist EA Elektro-Automatik , a business unit of Tektronix, has launched an enhanced version of its EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System. The EA BTS 10300 is “specifically designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands for higher power battery technologies in the EV industry and beyond.” It features a compact design with high power density—300 kW in a single 42U-high rack and only 6.5 square feet of floor space.

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