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Ford tackling aero efficiency with deployable roof rack rails

Green Car Reports

Ford is looking to patent roof rails and roof racks that can stow away when not in use, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag and potentially improving fuel economy or EV range. These potential aero-improving features were detailed in separate patent applications published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 11, 2024, and.

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Saudi Arabia’s bold plan to ferry people around in flying electric boats

Electrek

Saudi Arabia has its sights set on shuttling people around its desert megacity on flying electric boats. While it may sound like science fiction, the wings are already in motion. To achieve its goal, Saudi Arabia even already purchased eight of the Swedish electric boatmaker Candela’s new P-12 electric ferries.

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U.S. EV sales growth outpaced the rest of the auto market in June: data

Teslarati

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been on the rise in the U.S. and elsewhere over the past few years, and recent registration data from S&P Global Mobility shows that EV sales growth outpaced the rest of the automotive market in June. EV sales were up in the first half of the year, according to the data, as well as the tech having outpaced the broader market in June, both due to large incentive programs bringing EV prices down for consumers (via Automotive News ).

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Electrostatic Motors Reach the Macro Scale

Cars That Think

It’s a pretty sure bet that you couldn’t get through a typical day without the direct support of dozens of electric motors. They’re in all of your appliances not powered by a hand crank, in the climate-control systems that keep you comfortable, and in the pumps, fans, and window controls of your car. And although there are many different kinds of electric motors, every single one of them, from the 200-kilowatt traction motor in your electric vehicle to the stepper motor in your quartz wristwatch

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

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Industry first: CASE introduces new 580EV electric backhoe

Electrek

CASE is giving construction fleets more ways to meet ever-tightening emissions and noise regulations with the world’s first electric backhoe. Meet the CASE 580EV.

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Fuel giant Ampol says delays in grid connections hold up rollout of EV fast-chargers

The Driven EV News

Ampol says delays in getting grid connections continue to hold up rollout of EV fast-charging network, with 2024 targets now pushed into 2025. The post Fuel giant Ampol says delays in grid connections hold up rollout of EV fast-chargers appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla takes away premium features and lowers entry price of Model 3

The Driven EV News

Tesla to lower prices on its Model 3 in one key market by removing premium features from its refreshed electric sedan. Laying the groundwork for a low cost EV? The post Tesla takes away premium features and lowers entry price of Model 3 appeared first on The Driven.

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Hesai, Westwell to partner on autonomous yard tractors & electric semi trucks

Electrek

Hesai is putting its lidar expertise to work no Westwell’s industry-leading autonomous yard tractors – a partnership that both companies will advance the state of the autonomous art.

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Chechen leader mods Tesla Cybertruck with mounted machine gun

Teslarati

The head of the Chechen Republic has received a Tesla Cybertruck and has mounted a machine gun to the back, as seen in a video shared over the weekend. On Saturday, Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video on Telegram of him driving a Tesla Cybertruck with a mounted machine gun on the back. In the post, Kadyrov shared high praise for the vehicle, highlighting its quickness and speed, as well as its general maneuverability and durability. “We received a Tesla Cybertruck fr

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The fast charger failures and gaps on main coastal route are not acceptable

The Driven EV News

An EV is the best thing I have done and I will continue to travel, but single charger installations and the known unreliability of the older Tritium chargers is not the best way forward. The post The fast charger failures and gaps on main coastal route are not acceptable 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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Rivian pauses production of Amazon EDV units due to parts shortage

Teslarati

Rivian paused production of its Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) for Amazon last week, due to an undisclosed parts shortage. On Friday, a Rivian spokesperson told Reuters that a shortage of parts caused a temporary pause on EDV production. Despite the pause, the electric vehicle (EV) maker expects to recover lost production, though the company has not disclosed the parts, nor the exact timeline for the pause.

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This Ford Bronco Is Electric

InsideEVs

Electric restomods are nothing new, but California tuner Kindred Motorworks' Ford Bronco EV is something we need in our garage ASAP.

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Mercedes-Benz draws ire from EV fire victims in South Korea

Teslarati

Mercedes-Benz has drawn the ire of the electric vehicle (EV) fire victims in South Korea for providing an “absurdly insufficient” donation to the residents of the complex affected by the blaze. Recently, an electric Mercedes-Benz caught on fire in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex in Incheon. The blaze dealt severe damage to over 100 vehicles in the parking garage.

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MG4 EV hatch upsized to become stylish MG S5 SUV as cut-price BYD Atto 3 rival

EV Central

A new MG4 hatch-based SUV has been outed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The new compact electric SUV has been created to battle the likes of the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric and inbound Zeekr X. Named the MG S5 in China, the new small SUV is not thought to be a replacement for the all-new second-gen MG ZS EV , instead it will sit above that car in the Chinese-owned British brand’s line-up.

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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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How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

InsideEVs

The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire.

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Registered EVs in CT Thru First Half 2024

EV Club of CT

Photo above – EV registration trends. Post and chart by Barry Kresch Updated EV Registration Counts as of July 1, 2024 52,691 Registered Electric Vehicles in CT 33,386 Battery Electric Vehicles 19,211 Plug-in Hybrids 91.

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Cadillac plans first “experience centre” in Australia as it prepares for EV launch

The Driven EV News

Cadillac begins work on the first of three planned “Experience Centre” showrooms in major Australian and New Zealand cities ahead of the release of its first electric vehicle in these market. The post Cadillac plans first “experience centre” in Australia as it prepares for EV launch appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla FSD 12.5.3 Performance gets mixed reviews

Teslarati

Tesla FSD (Full Self-Driving) 12.5.3’s performance has received mixed reviews from drivers, revealing that there are still some kinks to work out with the autonomous driving software. The recent Tesla FSD 12.5.3 update received varied reviews, but all of them will likely improve the software. Starting with all the good notes, users have commented that v.12.5.3 is adept at avoiding unusual objects obstructing the road, meaning obstacle detection works smoothly.

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Tesla Cybertruck: Best-Selling Vehicle In U.S. With Price Tag Over $100,000

InsideEVs

The average transaction price for the Cybertruck was $111,018.

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Goodyear to make electric vehicle tires in Canada

Electric Cars Report

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is expanding and modernizing its Napanee, Ontario, plant to meet the evolving and diverse needs of the electric vehicle and all-terrain markets. The investment, which includes partnerships with the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and local municipalities, will bring 200 new, highly skilled manufacturing jobs to Eastern Ontario. […] The post Goodyear to make electric vehicle tires in Canada appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Saudi Arabia’s bold plan to ferry people around in flying electric boats

Baua Electric

Saudi Arabia has its sights set on shuttling people around its desert megacity on flying electric boats. While it may sound like science fiction, the wings are already in motion. To achieve its goal, Saudi Arabia even already purchased eight of the Swedish electric boatmaker Candela’s new P-12 electric ferries. Candela’s electric boats are famous not just for their high efficiency, but rather how they achieve such high efficiency.

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How Would A Harris Presidency Affect US Adoption Of EVs?

CleanTechnica EVs

Wired calls her “the most memeable politician ever.” US presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris, age 59, certainly has captured the joie de vivre of the social media-immersed under 30’s who have pushed for climate action, igniting a collective sigh of relief. Harris has established her climate positions. [continued] The post How Would A Harris Presidency Affect US Adoption Of EVs?

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Industry first: CASE introduces new 580EV electric backhoe

Baua Electric

CASE is giving construction fleets more ways to meet ever-tightening emissions and noise regulations with the world’s first electric backhoe. Meet the CASE 580EV. The new CASE 580EV electric backhoe loader carries over the same dimensional loading, digging specifications, and breakout forces as the popular, four-wheel-drive, diesel-powered 580SN, but it swaps the 97 hp combustion engine and fuel tank for an 80 kW electric drive motor backed by a 400-volt, 71 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Tesla Has Gotten Tremendously More Support From Democrats

CleanTechnica EVs

A big part of this story was originally going to be about why Elon Musk has turned on Democrats, focusing particularly on he and Tesla getting slighted by Joe Biden in a press conference that really didn’t matter or mean anything. However, going into all of that probably doesn’t matter. [continued] The post Tesla Has Gotten Tremendously More Support From Democrats appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hesai, Westwell to partner on autonomous yard tractors & electric semi trucks

Baua Electric

Hesai is putting its lidar expertise to work no Westwell’s industry-leading autonomous yard tractors – a partnership that both companies will advance the state of the autonomous art. There’s no question that electrification is the killer app for yard trucks and terminal tractors. The trucks operate on tight routes, the work demands instant low-end torque, and the crowded, ever-changing nature of the port environment they operate in rewards quiet operation (translation: when someone yells, “ Stop

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Ford tackling aero efficiency with deployable roof rack rails

Baua Electric

Ford is looking to patent roof rails and roof racks that can stow away when not in use, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag and potentially improving fuel economy or EV range. These potential aero-improving features were detailed in separate patent applications published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 11, 2024, and filed by Ford at earlier dates.

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Mahindra Thar completed 4 years since its launch: Here’s what makes it popular

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Aug 2024, 17:30 PM The Mahindra Thar was first showcased on 15th August in 2020 alongside the XUV 700. Since then, the SUV has accrued much popularity and built a close-knit community. --> The Mahindra Thar was first showcased on 15th August in 2020 alongside the XUV 700.Since then, the SUV has accrued much popularity and built a close-k … The Mahindra Thar was first showcased on 15th August in 2020 alongside the XUV 700.

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This Pininfarina becomes first coachbuilt electric hypercar. Here’s how it looks

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Aug 2024, 14:42 PM Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider, also designed by Pininfarina, the Battista Targamerica is the first and only Battista featuring an open-top Targa body style. --> Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider, also designed by Pininfarina, the Battista Targamerica is the first and only Batti … Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider, also designed by Pinin