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EVs shatter records at Pike’s Peak: Ioniq 5N, Rivian and Ford SuperTruck impress

Electrek

The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is in progress, and several EVs which set out to post new records have done so today, with the Rivian R1T and Ioniq 5N both claiming records, and the Ford SuperTruck being the fastest vehicle up the hill on the day.

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Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks making their way to auction

Teslarati

Some of the first totaled Tesla Cybertrucks have officially appeared ahead of an upcoming auction, as early deliveries of the unique electric pickup have been going out over the past several months. Two Tesla Cybertrucks appeared on the IAAI online auction website on Friday: one with substantial front-end damage and the other with water damage. The vehicles are located in Washington and Florida, respectively, and both say that they are not quite up for auction just yet.

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Electric BMW M3 coming to "beat everything"

Green Car Reports

An electric BMW M3 variant is in the works BMW M division's boss expects his electric sports car to "beat everything" The electric M3 variant, possibly called i3 M, probably won't arrive until 2026 or 2027 Luxury automaker BMW, known for making sports car icons, has mapped out a performance plan for its next-gen EVs. Work is underway on those.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

InsideEVs

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.

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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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Reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance looks stable and at home in top speed Autobahn run

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is not the fastest car in the electric vehicle maker’s lineup. The Model S Plaid, Model X Plaid, and the Cyberbeast could easily beat it when it comes to 0-60 mph times. But with a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph), the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance is no slouch. And if a video from Germany is any indication, it would appear that the Tesla Model 3 Performance is also capable of sustaining very high speeds in a very proficien

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Ciao Bella! $40,000 Fiat Grande Panda arrives as one of Europe’s cheapest small electric SUVs 

EV Central

Fiat has pulled the drapes off its long-awaited next-generation 2025 Fiat Grande Panda that could become one of Australia’s most affordable battery-electric SUVs when it lands here next year. Still to be confirmed for our market, the new Fiat Grande Panda will be available with both combustion and an all-electric powertrain, with the latter developed to have a price tag of less than €25,000 ($40,400).

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Surging EX30 Boosted Volvo's Sales In Europe In May

InsideEVs

Meanwhile, Tesla fell significantly and is expected to increase the number of idle days at the Giga Berlin factory.

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Critique of ARK Analysts’ Tesla Robotaxi Projections Misses Some Key Points, But ARK Might Too

CleanTechnica EVs

Checking out the Friday critique of “Tesla’s $9 Trillion Robotaxi Dreams” on Seeking Alpha that Carolyn Fortuna just covered, a few things jumped out to me. A few things seem to be missed, misunderstood, or even misleading from the analysts. But, then again, that doesn’t mean the ARK analysis is. [continued] The post Critique of ARK Analysts’ Tesla Robotaxi Projections Misses Some Key Points, But ARK Might Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs take center stage at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Teslarati

The famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado took place over the weekend, with a few electric vehicles (EVs) taking center stage as they beat past records. The race is in its 102nd year running and it features a brutal climb from 9,390 feet to 14,110 feet, as detailed on its website. The top time came from a modified Ford F-150 Lightning, driven by all-time PPIHC record holder Romain Dumas , and dubbed a “Supertruck.” Dumas finished the race with a time of 8:53.553, bea

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12 EU Countries Will Fail to Comply With 2030 National Climate Targets — New Study

CleanTechnica EVs

Germany and Italy are currently on course to miss targets by such a large gap that they would eat up all available surplus left for other countries. But there is still time for governments to change course before 2030. Without immediate action, twelve EU countries will miss their national climate. [continued] The post 12 EU Countries Will Fail to Comply With 2030 National Climate Targets — New Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

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Mercedes-Benz EQT and eCitan Tourer now also with long wheelbase and up to seven seats

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its product portfolio in the Small Vans segment – for both private and commercial customers. The Mercedes-Benz EQT and eCitan Tourer are now available with a long wheelbase and thus optionally with up to seven seats. The new Citan Mixto and its electrically powered twin, the eCitan Mixto, which are based on the […] The post Mercedes-Benz EQT and eCitan Tourer now also with long wheelbase and up to seven seats appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EU & China Holding Talks On Electric Car Tariffs Ahead Of November Deadline

CleanTechnica EVs

The EU and China are prepared to enter into negotiations over electric car tariffs in an effort to find common ground going forward. The post EU & China Holding Talks On Electric Car Tariffs Ahead Of November Deadline appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Who’s Leading the Shift Away from Internal Combustion Engine Automobiles?

Clean Fleet Report

Which Country Is Leading the Move to EVs? Which countries are leading the shift from internal combustion engine automobiles to EVs? — Mike B., Austin, TX BYD leads in sales in China–and its cars are starting to show up elsewhere in the world, such as the Shark pickup that’ being built and sold in Mexico Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that can be charged from an external source.

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Reviewing the BYD Tang EV in Russia — Exclusive

CleanTechnica EVs

Hello! I am from Russia, my name is Ilya, I have lived in the city of Perm since birth. It is located at latitude 58, almost the same as Alaska’s capital, Juneau. Only, the population of Juneau is some 31,000 people, and Perm is more than 1 million people. At. [continued] The post Reviewing the BYD Tang EV in Russia — Exclusive appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Daewoo re-enters India with automotive four wheeler batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The batteries feature a Ca-Ca Silver+ technology with SMF/MF attributes, ensuring high power and maintenance-free operation over an extended period. New Delhi: Daewoo , a Korean brand with a 50-year legacy is going to re-enter into the Indian automotive market. Daewoo announces the launch of its advanced automotive four wheeler batteries for cars, trucks, tractors, and buses, designed to meet the rigorous demands of Indian roads and climates.

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Hyundai Tucson hybrid arrives, but priced higher than dominant rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

EV Central

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is now on sale, upgraded with hybrid powertrains as the Korean brand embraces electrification to slash emissions. The new line-up sees eight of 17 Tucson variants available in Australia coming with hybrid power, but no word on if we’ll received the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in other markets. While the 2025 Tucson range now kicks off at $39,100 (plus on-road costs) – $3450 more than before – prices for the Tucson HEV FWD start at $45,100 and stretch to $61,100

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Musashi commences production of e2w e-axles in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Musashi plans to invest a total of INR 160 crore in its electric vehicle (EV) business in Phase I. New Delhi: Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd ( Musashi ), a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a leading manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, announced that it has commenced the mass production of EV two-wheeler e-axles in India.

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Ford Lightning SuperTruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Dominate At Pikes Peak

InsideEVs

An unmodified Hyundai Ioniq 5 N also just barely edged out a Rivian R1T.

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A look at most powerful motorcycles under Rs 15 lakh | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Recently we made a list of most powerful motorcycles under the 10 lakh mark. Well this is a follow up for those with a heavier wallet. The Indian motorcycle market has grown exponentially over the past decade, catering to a diverse range of riders. For those seeking power-packed performance at a price, the segment under Rs 15 lakh offers some thrilling options.

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Protected: How Home EV Charging Can Save You Time and Money

My Electric Car

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: How Home EV Charging Can Save You Time and Money appeared first on My Electric Car.

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq SUV spotted again: Here’s what to expect

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 24 Jun 2024, 06:29 AM The new Skoda Kodiaq SUV embraces a boxier look compared to its predecessor. The signature Skoda butterfly grille remains, now featuring a more aggressive stance with all-black vertical slats. --> The new Skoda Kodiaq SUV embraces a boxier look compared to its predecessor. The signature Skoda butterfly grille remains, now featuring a more aggres … The new Skoda Kodiaq SUV embraces a boxier look compared to its predecessor.

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Tsunenobu Kimoto Leads the Charge in Power Devices

Cars That Think

Tsunenobu Kimoto , a professor of electronic science and engineering at Kyoto University , literally wrote the book on silicon carbide technology. Fundamentals of Silicon Carbide Technology , published in 2014, covers properties of SiC materials, processing technology, theory, and analysis of practical devices. Kimoto, whose silicon carbide research has led to better fabrication techniques, improved the quality of wafers and reduced their defects.

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This Mexico City neighbourhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

Baua Electric

She presses her foot on the pedal, passes a lime green Beetle like hers, then one marked with red and yellow, then another painted a bright sea blue. “No other car gets up here,” she said. “Just the vocho.” The Volkswagen Beetle, or “vocho” as it’s known in Mexico, may have been born in Germany, but in this hilly neighbourhood on the fringes of Mexico City, there’s no doubt about it: The “Bug” is king.

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Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT in all new EV ID models 

Teslarati

Volkswagen announced that it is integrating ChatGPT in all new electric ID.family models. The German automaker is also integrating ChatGPT in the new Golf, Tiguan, and Passat. “Volkswagen has a long tradition of democratizing technologies. As a volume manufacturer, we make these technologies accessible to large numbers of people. By seamlessly integrating ChatGPT into the backend of our voice assistant, we are now offering drivers the opportunity to use this artificial intelligence on a daily ba

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EVs shatter records at Pike’s Peak: Ioniq 5N, Rivian and Ford SuperTruck impress

Baua Electric

The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is in progress, and several EVs which set out to post new records have done so today, with the Rivian R1T and Ioniq 5N both claiming records, and the Ford SuperTruck being the fastest vehicle up the hill on the day. The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is one of the longest-running races in the world, being held 102 times since 1916.

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A look at most powerful motorcycles under Rs 15 lakh | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Recently we made a list of most powerful motorcycles under the 10 lakh mark. Well this is a follow up for those with a heavier wallet. The Indian motorcycle market has grown exponentially over the past decade, catering to a diverse range of riders. For those seeking power-packed performance at a price, the segment under Rs 15 lakh offers some thrilling options.

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First critical mineral block auctions winners to be announced on Monday – ET Auto

Baua Electric

India relies heavily on import for meeting its requirement for critical minerals like Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REE). Winners of six critical mineral blocks under the first round of auctions will be announced on Monday. The preferred bidder for the hotly contested Katghora block will be among those being unveiled, making it India’s first lithium and rare earth element (REE) mine.

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BIS introduces two new safety norms for EV powertrain & batteries | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards – IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024 – aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) in the L, M, and N categories. While IS 18590: 2024 refers to the L category, IS 18606: 2024 is for the M and N EV categories. These standards focus on the critical component of electric vehicles — the powertrain — ensuring it meets stringent safety requirements.

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Interview: Biju Balendran, Managing Director, MG Motor India | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Speaking with Autocar Professional at MG Motors’ Halol manufacturing facility, Biju Balendran, Managing Director of MG Motor India explained the importance of new technologies such as ‘digital twin’, the role played by software in the modern car, and the increasingly prominent role played by hot stamping in vehicle manufacturing. What are the challenges that you faced, considering that this was not originally a greenfield plant and things would have had to be reorganised to improve plant

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Electric BMW M3 coming to “beat everything”

Baua Electric

An electric BMW M3 variant is in the works BMW M division’s boss expects his electric sports car to “beat everything” The electric M3 variant, possibly called i3 M, probably won’t arrive until 2026 or 2027 Luxury automaker BMW , known for making sports car icons, has mapped out a performance plan for its next-gen EVs. Work is underway on those vehicles, which will be based on the Neue Klasse platform.

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A Wild Flamingo Is Summering in the Hamptons

Baua Electric

For the last few summers in East Hampton, N.Y., many people have gotten up early in hopes of glimpsing Jay-Z on one of his early morning walks amid the shingled mansions of moguls such as David Zaslav, David Geffen and Ron Perelman. But this season, the world’s most successful rapper has seemingly been upstaged by a new star in town: a wild American flamingo that has drawn hundreds of spectators in recent weeks.

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New Maruti Suzuki Swift: How India-spec hatchback is different from global model

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 24 Jun 2024, 06:24 AM The India-spec fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift misses out a host of features and technologies that are available in the international market-spec version of the hatchback. --> The India-spec fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift misses out a host of features and technologies that are available in the international market-spe … The India-spec fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift misses out a host of features and technologies that a

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