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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

Green Car Reports

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They're heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy.

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Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet

Electrek

In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets.

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EV Charging Before, During, & After Hurricane Milton Struck Florida

CleanTechnica EVs

EV charging data and anecdotal evidence both indicate that charging up an EV was easier than filling up a gas tank in Florida before and after Hurricane Milton made landfall. The post EV Charging Before, During, & After Hurricane Milton Struck Florida appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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E-quipment highlight: CASE IH Farmall 75c Electric farm tractor

Electrek

CASE New Holland (CNH) is pushing the envelope of sustainable agriculture with the Farmall 75c Electric, part of the company’s broader efforts to deliver more efficient, cost-effective solutions to farmers everywhere.

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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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Real World Hydrogen Refueling Stations With Electrolysis Far Less Efficient Than Assumed

CleanTechnica EVs

Unsurprisingly, when it comes to hydrogen, the more real-world data collection and analysis that is done and published, the worse it looks. The latest black eye for the tiny molecule that so many love is in the efficiency of making hydrogen at refueling stations. The Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility. [continued] The post Real World Hydrogen Refueling Stations With Electrolysis Far Less Efficient Than Assumed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla China extends 5-year zero-interest loan program

Teslarati

Tesla China’s five-year zero-interest loan program has been extended once more. The incentive applies to both Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) variants of the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. As per the electric vehicle maker, China-based customers who wish to purchase select variants of the Model 3 or Model Y before November 30, 2024, would be able to take advantage of the limited-time five-year, zero-interest financing program.

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MG’s new electric SUV has starting price of less than $A22,000 in China

The Driven EV News

New electric SUV from MG has a competitive starting price in China, and will be released in Australia soon after being tested on local roads. It features the world's "thinnest" battery. The post MG’s new electric SUV has starting price of less than $A22,000 in China appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford’s Price Drops Are Making Electric Van Life Happen Faster!

CleanTechnica EVs

The folks over at Electrek made an interesting observation recently: the price of a Ford Transit van is the same whether you go for the gas or the electric version! Not only is this exciting for people who use vans to make a living, but it’s also fantastic for people. [continued] The post Ford’s Price Drops Are Making Electric Van Life Happen Faster!

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Tesla China has extended zero-interest financing for Model 3/Y

Teslarati

Tesla has once again extended a promotion in China for zero-interest financing, following multiple extensions since the benefit first launched earlier this year. Model 3 and Model Y buyers who purchase select trims in China can still get five-year, zero-percent interest financing when they take delivery by November 30, after the program was previously set to end on October 31.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pricing In The US — How Much Is Too Much?

CleanTechnica EVs

The ID. BUZZ is now available in America in either single or dual motor trim. Owning one will require a large financial commitment. The post Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pricing In The US — How Much Is Too Much? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Brief

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

Charged EVs

As it did in previous decades, Honda has used another maker’s car to enter a new US segment. Honda is often known as the world’s largest maker of internal combustion engines—more than 14 million of them a year. It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs and automobiles. Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Porsche Macan Electric Identifies Unresponsive Driver: Watch What It Does Next

InsideEVs

According to this expert, the Porsche Macan Electric has the best ADAS technology on the market.

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Letter to the Editor: We need an electric SUV or ute for the Finke desert race

The Driven EV News

My partner Aaron Blacksell and I are looking to compete in the Finke Desert Race in 2025, in either an electric SUV or ute, or a Hybrid SUV or ute. Can anyone help out with a vehicle? The post Letter to the Editor: We need an electric SUV or ute for the Finke desert race appeared first on The Driven.

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How Do You Find An Electric Car Charging Station?

InsideEVs

First-time EV owners face an immediate concern: how, when and where to charge their vehicles.

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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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Third round of EV charging grants opened up for tourist destinations and workplaces

The Driven EV News

State government announces third round of its Charge Up Grants program, with $7 million to be made available to support not-for-profits, small businesses, and local governments install charging infrastructure. The post Third round of EV charging grants opened up for tourist destinations and workplaces appeared first on The Driven.

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Wireless Innovator Gerard J. “Jerry” Foschini Remembered

Cars That Think

IEEE Life Fellow Gerard J. “Jerry” Foschini , a Bell Labs researcher for more than 50 years, died on 17 September, 2023, at the age of 83. Foschini made groundbreaking contributions to the field of wireless communications that improved the quality of networks and paved the way for several important IEEE standards. In the early 1990s he helped to develop the multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) method of using antennas to increase radio link capacity.

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3 Tips to Buy a New Car the Smart Way

Clean Fleet Report

Knowing What To Do Before You Buy Is Key This article may contain affiliate links. Everyone remembers their first car, and it’s one they’ll look back on fondly. It may have been new to you, but usually it is not a brand-new car. However, at some point, you’ll want to buy a new car. You will typically even do this a few times during your life, but it can still end up feeling stressful and complicated no matter how many times you do it.

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A closer look at Li-ion dry electrode coating technology

Charged EVs

The dry electrode coating process has the potential to enable the production of better, greener, more cost-effective batteries. It relies on advanced fluoropolymer binders with Teflon For a few years now, Charged has been reporting on how dry electrode coating processes have the potential to revolutionize battery production by eliminating the use of hazardous, environmentally harmful solvents.

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Mercedes-Benz And PowerX Partner To Build High-Power EV Charging Network in Japan

Electric Cars Report

PowerX, Inc. has been selected as the strategic partner for Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging Japaner MBHPCJ), a soon-to-be-established subsidiary fully owned by the Mercedes-Benz Group, to develop a high-power EV charging network in Japan. As part of this partnership, PowerX will lead the rollout and operation of charging stations, expanding to 25 locations and 100 […] The post Mercedes-Benz And PowerX Partner To Build High-Power EV Charging Network in Japan appeared first on Electric Car

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2025 Jeep Meridian vas Tata Safari: Which three row SUV is meant for you

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 28 Oct 2024, 12:06 PM The updated 2025 Jeep Meridian features a facelift, improved interiors, and advanced tech, starting at ₹ 24.99 lakh. It competes with the Tata Safari, offering both five and seven-seater options, and includes ADAS in top trims for enhanced safety. --> The updated 2025 Jeep Meridian features a facelift, improved interiors, and advanced tech, starting at ₹24.99 lakh.

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Horses for courses: Ford Mustang Mach-E adds new tech, sportier look and yet another price cut in the US ahead of the launch of the facelifted Tesla Model Y

EV Central

Ford has attempted to spark new interest in its 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E by overhauling it for the second time in six months. The US car-maker is injecting new life into its battery-powered pony car ahead of the heavily facelifted Tesla Model Y’s arrival early next year. The latest upgrades for the Ford Mustang Mach E aren’t radical and include a standard heat pump and an optional Sport Appearance pack.

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Buy existing Maruti Dzire or wait for the latest model? Here’s a quick check

Baua Electric

Maruti Suzuki Dzire is all set for its first major update in eight years. But the existing version may still make practical sense. File photo of Maruti Suzuki Dzire. While the sedan has received some very minor modifications in recent times, its last major update of note took place way back in 2016. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been the trusty workhorse for the country’s largest carmaker over the past several years.

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Should Tesla CEO Elon Musk Be Censured For Playing Politics With Putin?

CleanTechnica EVs

Fueled by “duck and cover” drills that found children huddled under desks or in the halls at school, 20th century Americans were petrified of the Soviet Union, later retitled Russia. A brief hiatus occurred when Mikhail Gorbachev, whose policy of glasnost allowed freedom of expression and resulted in the abandonment. [continued] The post Should Tesla CEO Elon Musk Be Censured For Playing Politics With Putin?

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E-quipment highlight: CASE IH Farmall 75c Electric farm tractor

Baua Electric

CASE New Holland (CNH) is pushing the envelope of sustainable agriculture with the Farmall 75c Electric, part of the company’s broader efforts to deliver more efficient, cost-effective solutions to farmers everywhere. The statistics surrounding America’s agricultural industry are shocking. Start with age. Farmers are typically old guys, with average US farmer being nearly sixty years old (58.1 in 2022, with many states pushing the average well above 06 ).

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Musk denies reports that he worked illegally in the U.S. during Zip2 launch

Teslarati

Elon Musk has denied recent reports claiming that he worked illegally when launching his career in the U.S., after the claims were widely reported over the weekend to be contradictory to his recent political statements regarding illegal immigration. On Saturday, the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post claimed in a report that Musk was not legally allowed to work at the time that he was launching Zip2, which would later go on to sell for around $307 million in 1999.

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Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet

Baua Electric

In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets. Operating under heavy loads, in stop-and-go conditions, at low speeds, and on a predictable route, electric vehicles are well-suited to waste collection applications – especially in cities, where the average day’s work happens in well under 100 miles o

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As it did in previous decades, Honda has used another maker’s car to enter a new US segment. Honda is often known as the world’s largest maker of internal combustion engines—more than 14 million of them a year. It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs and automobiles. Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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A closer look at Li-ion dry electrode coating technology – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The dry electrode coating process has the potential to enable the production of better, greener, more cost-effective batteries. It relies on advanced fluoropolymer binders with Teflon For a few years now, Charged has been reporting on how dry electrode coating processes have the potential to revolutionize battery production by eliminating the use of hazardous, environmentally harmful solvents.

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Jaguar E-Type reborn. Here’s how this timeless icon gets a modern twist

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 27 Oct 2024, 14:33 PM Created by Jaguar’s Works Bespoke division for a collector in Southeast Asia, these new E-Types are dressed in Signet Green and Opal Black—colours inspired by the final Series 3 models from the 1970s. --> Created by Jaguar’s Works Bespoke division for a collector in Southeast Asia, these new E-Types are dressed in Signet Green and Opal Black—colours ins … Created by Jaguar’s Works Bespoke division for a collector in Southeast

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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs

Baua Electric

SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). By sales, SUVs have surpassed sedans, wagons, hatchbacks, and minivans, and last year they also accounted for 53% of battery-electric vehicle sales an

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