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Reinforcement Learning Triples Spot’s Running Speed

Cars That Think

About a year ago, Boston Dynamics released a research version of its Spot quadruped robot , which comes with a low-level application programming interface (API) that allows direct control of Spots joints. Even back then, the rumor was that this API unlocked some significant performance improvements on Spot, including a much faster running speed. That rumor came from the Robotics and AI (RAI) Institute , formerly The AI Institute, formerly the Boston Dynamics AI Institute , and if you were at Mar

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What “Tesla Shame?” Sweden car giant reports increasing sales despite controversy

Teslarati

Tesla may attract a lot of hate and controversy today due to Elon Musk’s political behavior, but in Sweden, the electric car maker’s vehicles seem to be doing fine. This is, at least, as per comments from Swedish used car titan Riddermark Bil. Tesla’s resilience Jonas Bjrkman, head of business development at Riddermark Bil, shared in an interview with CarUp that Tesla’s “sales have increased.” The company, which raked in SEK 9.6 billion last year, is among th

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25 Years of Hybrids, 10 Years of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

One of our readers passed along the note recently that it was the 25 year anniversary of the first hybrid car in the United States, the Honda Insight, which arrived in December 1999. (Yes, the Toyota Prius came a couple of years earlier in Japan, but it didn’t come to. [continued] The post 25 Years of Hybrids, 10 Years of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk sets the record straight on rumors of Tesla investing in Nissan

Teslarati

Elon Musk set the record straight about rumors of Tesla investing in Nissan. While the billionaire CEO did not outright deny the rumor or even reject the alleged Nissan proposal, Musk did hint at the inherent flaw of the rumored investment. The Rumor & Elon’s Reply According to Fortune , a few influential people in Japan prepared a proposal for Tesla, suggesting an investment in Nissan.

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

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Airbus’ Hydrogen Plane Crash — Time for a Reality Check

CleanTechnica EVs

Twoyears ago, I denounced the fools game Airbus is playing around its hydrogen plane, accusing them of building hydrogen hype, not planes. Everything makes sense now: has Airbus invested 15 billion in this program? No. Will they support European regulation to ensure the development of the hydrogen market? No. Will. [continued] The post Airbus Hydrogen Plane Crash Time for a Reality Check appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla ships software fix for Model 3 and Model Y power steering issue

Teslarati

Tesla is shipping a software fix for 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that could potentially have a power steering issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses the term “recall” for the issue because, by definition, it is an “unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.” It is worth noting that the NHTSA does recognize that it is a software update on its official website with a new badge that it recently started placing on

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Tesla, BYD & other automakers under investigation in Italy

Teslarati

Italy’s competition authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), launched probes into Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen. AGCM is investigating the four automakers for unfair commercial practices. Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen are under investigation for allegedly misleading customers about the performance of their electric vehicles.

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Stellantis Announces the AutoDrive Level 3 Assistance System

The Truth About Cars

Many automakers offer hands-free driving-assistance tech in new vehicles, but most are limited to SAE Level 2 functionality. Mercedes-Benz and BMW were early to develop Level 3 driving systems, but Stellantis is now joining the party. The automakers new AutoDrive feature is said to be ready for deployment, and it released a video showing its functionality in Alfa Romeo and Jeep vehicles.

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Power steering could fail in over 370,000 Teslas, recall initiated

Green Car Reports

Tesla spent over a year investigating the issue at the behest of a non-U.S. regulatory agency In the U.S. Tesla's latest recall affects the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Tesla's NHTSA recall filing leaves unanswered questions for global markets Tesla has acknowledged over 300,000 of its EVs could lose power steering. On Thursday, Tesla's Daniel.

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Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years

Electrek

Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Time to worry for Tesla shareholders?

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

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Tesla Recalls 380,000 Cars Because Power Steering May Fail

InsideEVs

The issue affects Model 3s and Model Ys, but it should be fixable with a software update.

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NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging

Electrek

NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters to allow EV owners to enable bidirectional charging, which allows electricity to flow to EVs and EVs to transfer power back to the grid.

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Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spied Testing With A Porsche Taycan

InsideEVs

The Magma will be the hottest version of the Genesis GV60, with similar performance to a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV

Electrek

Genesis is preparing to launch its flagship electric SUV , the GV90. It will be the largest, most luxurious Genesis vehicle yet, loaded with advanced tech, premium features, and Genesis signature design. The Genesis GV90 will even feature Rolls Royce-like coach doors, which were spotted for the first time in public on a production model. Check it out below.

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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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BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master

Green Car Reports

BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ what it calls the Energy Master, a central control unit mounted on the battery pack that manages both low- and high-voltage electricity flow.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E is heavily discounted, you can even lease it for less than a Toyota Camry

Electrek

Ford is offering big savings opportunities right now on its electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E can be leased for less than a Toyota Camry in some places despite costing over $10,000 more. Heres how you can snag some savings.

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BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Will Include Tri- And Quad-Motor Cars

InsideEVs

At a technical presentation in Germany, BMW explains how batteries, motors and innovative components are transforming its future.

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New Kia PV5 — Design Unveiled

CleanTechnica EVs

One of Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) models, the PV5, is now showing off its exterior design. Well, actually, it’s two models the PV5 Passenger and PV5 Cargo. I’m not going to lie, though I’m having a hard time seeing the differences from the Concept PV5 that. [continued] The post New Kia PV5 Design Unveiled appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Model Y Juniper: Base, Long-Range, AWD Specs Released In Europe

InsideEVs

Tesla just dropped a lot more information about the Berlin-built, refreshed Tesla Model Y sold in Europe. Here's what we know.

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IEEE Offers AI Training Courses and a Mini MBA Program

Cars That Think

Artificial intelligence is changing the way business is conducted. Organizations that understand where to deploy AI strategicallywhether through process improvements, more effective data use, or elsewhereare expected to outperform their competition and have greater growth and efficiency. In its annual report, The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study , IEEE surveyed 350 global technology leaders including CIOs, CTOs, and IT directors.

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Lectric XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes get $563 bundle at new $1,139 low, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 cooler $809, GE smoker, Jackery, more

Electrek

Closing out this weeks Green Deals, we have a notable changeup in Lectrics ongoing Presidents Day sale , with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting a price cut to a new $1,139 low along with the $563 in free gear too. We also have secured our readers an early-bird pre-sale offer on Ankers new 58L SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler with free gear at $809.

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New Volvo Electric Models to Propel Volvo to Full Electrification Faster

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo has one of the most ambitious electrification targets of legacy automakers. It may not be the biggest automaker in the world, but its ambitions to become a 100% electric car company are notable, and its progress is commendable. As a refresher, Volvo full electric vehicle sales increased 54% in. [continued] The post New Volvo Electric Models to Propel Volvo to Full Electrification Faster appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian is recalling over 17,000 R1S and R1T vehicles due to faulty headlights

Electrek

Rivian issued a recall for over 17,000 vehicles on Friday due to a headlight issue that only occurs in cold weather. The recall impacts certain 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric pickup models. Luckily, it should be an easy fix.

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Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failure

Green Car Reports

Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with "incorrectly configured.

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The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all

Electrek

Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America.

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SpaceX Starship’s next test flight gets target date – Here’s when it could lift off

Teslarati

SpaceX’s Starship will soon be lifting off for its eighth test flight, according to federal airspace advisory listings, as the Elon Musk-headed company will look to rebound from its most recent launch that ended in the destruction of its rocket. SpaceX has listed its launch window as starting on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 p.m. EST. The company will look to launch between then and on any of the various backup opportunities that will be available through Thursday, March 6.

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Rivian Says Policy Shifts Will Cost 'Hundreds Of Millions' This Year

InsideEVs

Rivian's future looks promising, but regulatory and economic headwinds pose a challenge to its growth plans.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XLIX)

The Truth About Cars

The eighth generation Eldorado was a more than pleasant surprise to the public when it arrived in showrooms for the 1967 model year. As we covered previously, its fresh and angular exterior styling was quite unexpected from Cadillac. Especially so when one considered how staid and barge-like the Eldorado had become as it was reduced over generations into a trim rework of the DeVille (even if it was built by Fleetwood).

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Silly Rumor Of The Week — Tesla To Buy Nissan

CleanTechnica EVs

A rumor suggests that Tesla may be considering a rescue plan for Nissan but Elon Musk strongly denied any interest in the Japanese company. The post Silly Rumor Of The Week Tesla To Buy Nissan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Podcast: Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia’s new EVs, and more

Electrek

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this weeks episode,we discussTesla protests, Rivians earnings, Kias new electric vehicles, and more.

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2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issue

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is now undergoing its first recall, but it's one that won't require a dealership visit. Volvo is recalling a relatively small number of 2025 EX90 SUVs–just 2,061—because a software issue could impair headlight operation, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The EX90 has shutters that.

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Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through

Electrek

Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Do you think it makes sense?

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Video Friday: Helix

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. RoboCup German Open : 1216 March 2025, NUREMBERG, GERMANY German Robotics Conference : 1315 March 2025, NUREMBERG, GERMANY European Robotics Forum : 2527 March 2025, STUTTGART, GERMANY RoboSoft 2025 : 2326 April 2025, LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND ICUAS 2025 : 14

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Here's How Jeep Plans to Get Back on Track

The Truth About Cars

Hey there it's podcast time again! This week we discuss high-performance tires, the Daytona 500, and Jeeps plans to get back on track. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss high-performance rubber for your sports car in our Stuff We Use segment, and he and I also go deep on Daytona. Mike Koval, Jeeps sales boss, comes on to discuss how the iconic brand lost its way and what its doing to get back on the right path.

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