Tesla explained how the Cybertruck’s off-road modes work Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Baja, Overland, and Wade The off-road modes came via an over-the-air software update in May Tesla added an off-road mode to the Cybertruck with a software update announced in May, and recently released a video explaining how it works. Like the off-road modes … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode detailed”
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Ford announced plans to build F-Series Super Duty trucks in Ontario on Thursday. The announcement comes after Ford delayed the launch of its first three-row electric SUV at the facility. Ford to build Super Duty trucks in Ontario amid EV delay Ford will begin building Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario, … Continue reading “Ford expands Super Duty truck production to Ontario after three-row electric SUV delay”
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Those customers include lots of H-E-B grocery stores, which became ad hoc emergency cooling and supply centers in the storm’s wake. H-E-B has complained about poor reliability from CenterPoint’s grid since 2015, and joined a host of groups protesting CenterPoint’s $200 million generator plan. Enchanted Rock’s customers don’t just use their generators during outages, however. They … Continue reading “Houston’s post-Beryl outages highlight benefits of distributed energy”
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The second day of the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) at the NCM Motorsports Park was marked by intense competition for some and a struggle to get rolling for others. École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) out of Montreal, which translates to Superior Technology School, continued to lead the pack on day two with … Continue reading “Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Day 2 results”
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A shift toward greener steel production is starting to happen globally, giving experts a glimmer of hope that one of the world’s dirtiest industries might eventually decarbonize. A new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) found that low-carbon technologies account for a rising percentage of the iron- and steelmaking capacity now under development around the world. Although … Continue reading “Cleaner steelmaking is actually starting to happen”
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Volkswagen launched its new ID.UNYX electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Starting under $30,000, VW’s new electric SUV is set to compete against top-selling EVs in an intensifying market. The electric SUV is the first to wear the golden logo from its new sub-brand as VW looks to take on BYD and Tesla in the … Continue reading “Check out Volkswagen’s new ID.UNYX electric SUV, starting under $30,000 in China”
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As the electric vehicle market expands and the first wave of modern EVs ages, the topic of lithium-ion battery recycling arises. Is the industry ready to handle old batteries to protect the environment and provide valuable materials for new batteries? Well, the situation appears to be under control right now. According to Argonne National Laboratory’s … Continue reading “U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years”
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Mercedes-Benz will install EV fast-chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations, the two companies announced Monday in a press release. The initial phase will see Mercedes install 400-kw DC fast-chargers at Starbucks locations along the I-5 corridor, the highway route that served as the location for one of the earliest charging infrastructure projects, known as the … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz adds Starbucks locations to its EV fast-charging network”
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Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia unveiled the EV3 for the first time in October as part of its new affordable EV … Continue reading “Kia EV3 uses next-gen tech and batteries for more range and faster charging than the Niro EV”
Belgian transit agency awards agreement to Irizar e-Mobility for 100 electric public transport buses
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De Lijn, the Flemish government company that operates approximately 1,000 public bus and tram lines in Flanders, has awarded a framework agreement for 100 vehicles to Spanish bus builder Irizar e-Mobility, the EV manufacturing division of Irizar Group. Under the agreement, De Lijn has the additional option to order HOV e-buses, which are used on … Continue reading “Belgian transit agency awards agreement to Irizar e-Mobility for 100 electric public transport buses”