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Chevy Equinox, Mustang Mach-E reviews, Cadillac and Jeep EV debuts: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which full-line automaker announced it’s working on a $22,000 EV—in Europe? Which automakers are going in together on a new generation of smaller engines? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 31, 2024. In a review of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, we found that.

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Tesla has opened its first store in Qatar, following sales launch last year

Teslarati

Tesla has officially opened its first store and showroom in Qatar, after the automaker initially launched sales in the country late last year. The new Tesla store was announced by Delivery Operations Supervisor Momo Elmegrahi in a LinkedIn post on Friday, along with photos of the site. The Tesla store is located in Doha, at the Doha Festival City mall, and it’s open seven days a week, according to Tesla’s website. “This milestone marks a significant step in our mission to accel

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Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet

Electrek

American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks.

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Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car

CleanTechnica EVs

[Editor’s note: After reading Dave Reichmuth’s most recent piece, I started thinking about a comparable study on Wisconsin land use. Land use and solar power, which generates clean electricity that many increasingly use to power EVs and homes, are topics of complaints we hear from time to time. However, a. [continued] The post Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car 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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Two more Mack LR Electric garbage trucks hit the road in Ontario

Electrek

In a bid to help the city of Kingston, Ontario achieve its sustainability goals, town leaders ordered two Mack LR Electric refuse models – the first two BEVs in its refuse fleet.

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Are Electric Vehicles Just A Fad?

CleanTechnica EVs

First, what is a fad? From Wikipedia: “A fad, trend, or craze is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture, a generation or social group in which a group of people enthusiastically follow an impulse for a short time period.” Even though I’m pro electric vehicles (EVs), let’s present both sides to try to be fair.

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Actually, EVs Don’t Catch On Fire As Frequently As Gas-Powered Cars Do

CleanTechnica EVs

The media is full of stories about EVs that catch on fire. Actually, research doesn’t support that claim. In fact, data demonstrates that EVs are much less likely to burst into flames than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. It’s just that, at this moment in time, it’s not very sexy. [continued] The post Actually, EVs Don’t Catch On Fire As Frequently As Gas-Powered Cars Do appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival

EV Central

The GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T may be a plug-in hybrid, but it’s hardly a poster child for green motoring. This Chinese luxury 4×4 weighs in at a morbidly obese 3110kg, is longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and, thanks to its twin-turbo V6 petrol/electric motor combo, delivers a beastly 386kW and 800Nm. Feeding the electric motor is a 37.1kWh battery – a unit almost the same size as a Nissan Leaf’s.

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5G & Microgrids Might Be a Great Match

CleanTechnica EVs

NREL Explores Setup and Security of 5G for Microgrids With a 5G Sandbox Whether it is coincidence or careful planning, the infrastructures of both power systems and telecommunications are heading in a similar direction: toward the edge. Solar panels on a roof are like 5G towers in a neighborhood—in both. [continued] The post 5G & Microgrids Might Be a Great Match appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Australian bound EV brand Zeekr gets 5 stars for safety

The Driven EV News

Zeekr, an Australian-bound EV brand, receives 5 stars on two of its premium electric vehicles under the more stringent EuroNCAP tests. The post Australian bound EV brand Zeekr gets 5 stars for safety 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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Jim Farley & Mary Barra Discuss Their Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford and General Motors have very different views on the hybrid versus plug-in hybrid question. One of them is right but which one? The post Jim Farley & Mary Barra Discuss Their Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Driver Asks For Relaxed FSD Mode, So Elon Musk Promises 'Hurry' Mode

InsideEVs

We're not sure how 'Hurry' mode addresses the request for a drive mode less aggressive than 'Chill.

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KakaoMobility Selects Archer Aviation As Its eVTOL Partner & Will Fund Archer’s Korean Commercialization Efforts

CleanTechnica EVs

Together They Will Conduct Public Flight Demonstrations As Part Of Korea’s Grand Challenge As Soon As Q4’2024 The Korean government has set the goal of commercializing urban air mobility in the country by the mid-2020s, and in support of that objective the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is. [continued] The post KakaoMobility Selects Archer Aviation As Its eVTOL Partner & Will Fund Archer’s Korean Commercialization Efforts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Semi Impressions, Production Timeline Announced At ACT Expo

InsideEVs

After several false starts, Tesla aims for volume production of the Semi in 2026.

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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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IEEE President’s Note: Amplifying IEEE's Reach

Cars That Think

In my March column , I discussed the need for IEEE to increase its retention of younger members and its engagement with industry. Another one of my priorities is to increase the organization’s outreach to the broader public. I want people to know who we are and what we do. To tell the story of IEEE is to share the impact our members, products, and services make around the globe.

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XPeng, NIO provide delivery results for May 2024

Electric Cars Report

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO outpaced XPeng in May electric vehicle deliveries, according to latest monthly sales reports. NIO delivered 20,544 vehicles in May 2024, representing a substantial increase of 233.8% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 12,164 premium smart electric SUVs, and 8,380 premium smart electric sedans. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 515,811 as […] The post XPeng, NIO provide delivery results for May 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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Digging Into the Numbers: Research Reveals the Connected Future of Fleets

Green Fleet Magazine

The findings from a comprehensive survey of 300 fleet professionals, carried out by Ridecell and ABI Research, highlight the necessity for fleet managers to transition from data interpretation to data-driven automation. As business outcomes increasingly rely on machine processing of fleet actions, learn why it is crucial for companies in the fleet industry to understand the significance of streamlining their operations through digital transformation.

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Introducing the All-New, All-Electric 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S — Jeep Brand’s 1st Global Battery-Electric SUV

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which will launch initially in the U.S. and Canada, delivers 4xe capability, impressive performance credentials, a sleek aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art technology. Jeep Wagoneer S delivers exhilarating performance with 600 horsepower, more than 800 Nm of immediate torque.

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Six Elements of a Genius Electric Fleet

Green Fleet Magazine

Combining the six pillars of a Genius Fleet will keep operations running smoothly and build trust in the reliability of electric vehicles and infrastructure.

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