Electrical measurement technology company LEM has introduced a new single monitoring unit (SMU) sensor range to provide accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
The SMU continuously monitors such vehicle parameters as battery performance and safety systems. The sensor identifies anomalies and supports diagnostics, to help improve vehicle efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations.
The compact unit measures 29.1mm x 35.5 mm x 49.9 mm and the busbar thickness is 2 mm to 3 mm compatible to improve accuracy and accommodate a range of different busbar dimensions.
The SMU uses the latest LEM9 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) to measure environmental factors while ensuring accurate sensor performance at the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) level. It has built-in software algorithms that can correct or adjust measurement data to account for distortions or errors caused by mechanical stresses, making it possible to reach 1% of accuracy up to 1300 A and <1.7% up to 1500 A, according to the company.
Other features include digital calibration, which provides end-to-end (E2E) protection, improved offset/sensitivity calibration, and diagnostic warnings such as under-voltage or overvoltage.
A dedicated safe state mode avoids malfunction if issues such as sensitivity and offset drift, temperature measurement errors, or memory errors are detected. The sensor’s internal microcontroller includes a built-in algorithm to correct for magnetic offset, ensuring more accurate and reliable sensor readings by eliminating errors caused by residual magnetism. The sensor’s high isolation levels enable it to withstand voltage differences greater than 800 V between components or between the device and its surroundings, preventing electrical interference or damage.
The new SMU family is compliant with the Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements built into the ISO 26262 standard for functional safety in vehicles.
Toyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars
Electrified models, mostly hybrids, accounted for 48% of Toyota’s U.S. sales in September
Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026
Toyota believes it’s nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure internal-combustion cars in the U.S.—and is weighing whether to end sales of non-hybrid combustion models entirely.
“In the U.S., there is a decision being made now—and I’m not a part of it—as to whether to stop making pure ICE for [the] U.S. market,” Gill Pratt, Toyota’s chief scientist, said in an interview with Bloomberg. “Just the fact that we’re thinking of that means that, OK, we must be close.”
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota’s electrified models—including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles, as well as EVs—accounted for 48% of the automaker’s U.S. sales in September, Bloomberg noted, compared to 20% for the same period two years ago.
Much of the heavy lifting is being done by hybrids. Nearly every model in Toyota’s U.S. lineup currently offers a hybrid powertrain, and some—including the Camry midsize sedan, Sequoia full-size SUV, Sienna minivan, and even the iconic Land Cruiser—are available only as hybrids.
2024 Toyota bZ4X
Toyota also continues to offer plug-in hybrid versions of the Prius and RAV4, although it’s nixed the Prime badge for those models for easier recognition by customers. It also sells the hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai sedan in California, but infrastructure problems have made owning a hydrogen car somewhat impractical even in that state, which remains the only one with anything close to a proper network of fueling stations.
The only all-electric models Toyota sells in the U.S. are the bZ4X and related Lexus RZ, but that’s about to change. Toyota plans to start building a three-row electric SUV at a plant in Kentucky in 2026, with batteries supplied by a new North Carolina factory. On a global level, the automaker recently announced a tenfold boost in EV production by 2026, and confirmed that it’s moving ahead with low-volume production of potentially game-changing solid-state batteries.
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HANOVER, Germany — Fleet Advantage has launched a new program to help fleets control costs with adoption of electric vehicles. Incorporation of electric trucks into a fleet represents a significant investment, and Fleet Advantage’s new program — EV Path — aims to create more digestible investment terms for fleets and bridge the financial gap between traditional diesel fuel vehicles and EVs, the company said.
As part of the program, which was announced during the IAA Transportation conference, Fleet Advantage will match the monthly lease payment on an electric truck lease to that of a diesel truck, which the company said could create savings of up to $3,000 per truck, per month.
It would also help reduce the risk associated with equipment’s residual value.
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— Fleet Advantage (@Fleet_Advantage) September 17, 2024
“Adopting electric trucks is not just an environmental mandate but also a significant financial commitment,” said Brian Holland, CEO of Fleet Advantage. “By offering flexible financing solutions with practicality in mind and fleet services support, we aim to empower fleets to make the transition smoothly and effectively.”
Fleets would still be responsible for building out their infrastructure needs to support EVs. Fleet Advantage plans to introduce additional consultative services later this year to help fleet clients with a suite of solutions to maximize the acquisition, utilization, maintenance and surrender of EV and alternative fuel truck leases.
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Tesla is losing one of its top vehicle program managers who has been behind vehicles like Model S and Model X, Cybertruck, and more.
David Zhang is a chemical engineer with a background in business analysis who joined Tesla back in 2015 to lead “business operations and finance for the automaker’s powertrain systems.”
However, he was quickly promoted to lead full vehicle programs at Tesla.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he has been in charge of the Model S and Model X programs since 2018.
He was in charge of the Model Y program from 2020 to 2021, the critical period of its launch.
Zhang was also in charge of the Cybertruck program for a year between July 2021 to June 2022.
Finally, he also had a quick stint as the “Roadster and Next Generation Vehicle Program Manager” from February 2023 until earlier this year.
This weekend, Zhang announced that he is leaving Tesla:
Thank you and (belated) farewell, Tesla.
It has been a privilege and an honor to have devoted myself to the mission.
As noted, his farewell is “belated.” Even though Zhang confirmed his departure from Tesla this weekend, he also updated his LinkedIn profile to show he hasn’t been at Tesla since July.
Earlier this year, Tesla had a massive round of layoffs that included cuts in virtually every department. Between April and July, many people were let go, including engineering leaders, and others left on their own following a moral drop at the company.
Zhang’s more recent departure comes as we also recently learned of Tesla’s Chief Information Officer and one of its top European executives leaving the automaker last week.
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As the number of EVs on the road continues to rise, EV charging station providers often struggle to keep up. High upfront site ready costs, existing infrastructure limitations and inflexible, hardwired, electrical infrastructure pose significant problems for installers. The need for flexible, versatile and scalable charging station infrastructure is critical. Choosing the right power distribution solution is a vital decision that depends on the specific circumstances of each installation. Overhead busway systems address current and future issues by eliminating the need for trenching and simplifying the installation of EV chargers. Furthermore, busways are uniquely equipped to quickly scale when additional electrical access is needed.
In this webinar you will learn:
How traditional hired wired methods of power distribution compare to busways
How to implement power distribution that delivers scalability and flexibility to EVSE infrastructure
How busway systems simplify the process, reducing installation time and cost
Real application use case of busway in a public parking garage retrofit
This webinar will be hosted by CHARGED on Thursday, November 7th, at 11 am US EDT.
Despite many people having apprehensions about charging their cars in the rain due to their electrical nature, charging your EV in any weather is safe. Charging your electric vehicle in the rain should be done as you would in any other weather condition. EV charging systems are fully sealed and built to withstand water intrusion and the elements and remove any potential risks associated with charging in the rain. No matter what the weather is like, EV charging is always possible.
Are home charging ports safe to use in the rain?
One of the benefits of electric cars is that you can charge them both at home and on the go, but are home charging ports installed by qualified suppliers safe to use in the rain?
EV charging points at home are perfectly safe to use in the rain. After all, EVs can go through a carwash without any problem, so a little rain is not going to hurt them either. It may be a little less fun to stand outside in the rain and plug in your car to charge, but other than that, there are no downsides to home charging in the rain.
This means overnight charging is convenient, as you don’t have to worry about the weather turning. Just ensure the home charger is properly installed and the car is plugged in correctly.
Are 3-pin plug EV chargers safe to change in the rain?
3-pin plug chargers are often the go-to solution if drivers can’t get a mounted charger installed or if the driver doesn’t have a driver. During wet weather, it is recommended that the charging block and plug are kept inside to ensure they don’t get damaged. It is also recommended that drivers who use a three-pin plug reduce the charge rate during adverse weather to reduce the risk of shorting. This can usually be done in the charging section of your infotainment menu. However, using a three-pin plug to charge your vehicle isn’t designed for continuous long-term use, therefore most manufacturers recommend only using three-pin EV charging in times of emergency.
As the MET Office issues more amber warnings for rain and flooding, experts from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have released important information on how to charge your EV during this adverse weather.
The post in question went live on the Volvo Cars Heritage Facebook feed last week, and it was simple enough. You can check it out for yourself, below.
See? Just a few pictures of the 3CC, a concept that Volvo designers at the time intended to be “future proof” and developed with an eye towards sustainability. It was an early hybrid, with regenerative braking and slick aerodynamics along with gullwing doors and a 1+2 seating arrangement to ease entry and egress.
Nothing to get that excited about, right? Except – why the (wink wink, nudge nudge) at the end? Could Volvo really be dropping wild hints about new product on their museum site? Is that wild speculation, wishful thinking, or just sloppy reporting?
Well, as the newly-minted “Weekend Editor” here at Electrek (thanks, Fred!), there’s no one to rein me in until Monday morning, at the earliest – so we’re gonna run with it, whatever it is.
I’m not going to accuse Elon of stealing design ideas from Volvo any more than I’m going to accuse Volvo of stealing the 3CC concept’s design from the OG Honda CRX HF. That said, they really do seem to share some conceptual DNA, don’t they?
OK, so we’ve got some convergent evolution here – safe to say. But on the automation side of things? On the real, “the stock is worth basically zero if true self driving isn’t achieved” side of the equation?
There’s some convergent evolution there, too, because while Tesla’s been developing its highly publicized FSD software, Volvo’s parent company, Geely, has been working hand in hand with Alphabet (read: Google) to develop their own fully autonomous taxi for Waymo through the ZEEKR brand.
Is it really that crazy to imagine an updated 3CC concept fitted with the same Waymo sensor array they’re putting on Hyundais (read about that here) being shown off just in time to steal Tesla’s thunder from October 10th? Especially on the heels of the EX30’s growing success in Europe?
It’s not – and think that’s exactly what’s going to happen. That’s my take, anyway. What’s yours? Head on down to the comments and let us know if you think Volvo has what it takes to launch a Robotaxi rival in the comments.
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A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars
EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles
Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles
EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new study.
First spotted by Green Car Congress, the study was conducted by Irish research organization Lero and the University of Limerick. It used telematics data from 125 million commercial fleet vehicle trips with 14,642 vehicles in the Netherlands from January 2022 to October 2022. The trip data were compared to insurance-claim data from the same period.
Citroën Ë-Spacetourer
Based on those data sets, researchers found a 4% higher incidence of at-fault insurance claims for EV drivers compared to drivers of internal-combustion vehicles. That’s despite EVs showing lower average mileage than gasoline or diesel vehicles, researchers noted.
Researchers also found that drivers’ behavior changed when switching to an EV, which may have contributed to the number of at-fault incidents. There is indeed a bit a of learning curve for EVs, U.S. insurance data from LexisNexis have shown, both with one-pedal driving modes and instant torque that could make quicker EVs more accident-prone. Data released by the firm in June also showed a 17% higher claims frequency and 34% claim severity.
Citroën ë-C4
EVs are also 6.7% more expensive to repair than internal-combustion vehicles, the study found. That also lines up with results for the U.S. A report published earlier this year by Mitchell International, which provides tech to the insurance and collision repair industries, found that EV collision repairs cost 20% more than equivalent repairs to combustion vehicles.
More involved collision repair for even light EV damage is partly responsible for the higher costs, U.S. insurance data has shown, while higher EV weight can also cause more damage to other vehicles and inflate claim amounts in instances where the EV driver is at fault. That, along with high battery replacement costs, means EVs cost more to insure but still present a a profitability issue for the insurance companies.
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Is it possible to judge the quality of a car by the sound of the driver door being closed? Does it feel solid and make a resounding thunk? If these are a couple of your check boxes when shopping for a quality car, then the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-tron Quattro probably will impress you.
There is something about driving a German car, and Audi does not disappoint with its midsize all-electric luxury SUV.
Something in the way it moves
The First All-Electric Audi SUV
Audi’s first pure EV E-tron was introduced in 2018, and now in 2024 there are five E-tron models—Q4, Q4 Sportback, Q8, Q8 Sportback and GT, with all but the last being SUVs (and more coming). Audi has changed its nomenclature—the 2024 Q8 E-tron Clean Fleet Report drove last year was originally just called the E-tron.
We had a fun week in the smooth-riding, comfortable five-passenger Q8 Sportback E-tron Quattro. Here is our take.
Performance
Balanced performance
The dual electric motors, one front and one rear, produce 402 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. The Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system turns 0-60 times of about 5.2 seconds, which is pretty good for a SUV weighing in at 5,798 pounds. TheEPA rates the 2024 Q8 E-tron Quattro at 296 miles of electric driving range. This is on the threshold of the 300 mile all-electric range that is becoming an EV baseline. Audi knows its customers and is confident any range question is gladly balanced by the luxury in this midsize SUV.
The Q8 E-tron Quattro has that oh-so-wonderful EV instant torque at any speed going through a single speed transmission. Tromp the right pedal and the linear acceleration is unaffected by gear shifts that cause a gasoline-powered car to ever-so-momentarily lose momentum. The whoosh feeling is a joy and Audi has done it very well. Drive Select offers driver-selectable drive modes—Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual—each adjusting the steering and suspension settings, offering a different driving experience.
Smooth sailing
Audi does not market the Q8 E-tron Quattro as a sports SUV, but one that performs smoothly on the highway and around town, with the variable steering making city driving easy. Not designed to eat-up corners at high speeds, the weight can be felt when pushing too hard, but any body roll is easily managed. The 265/40 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV summer tires, mounted on 22-inch, 6-spoke design wheels, gripped well. Braking was through 6-piston front calipers and single calipers on the rear with ABS and electronic brake distribution with electronic stability control.
The steering was just heavy enough for good road feedback but not so much as to need muscling it through a corner. The progressive steering has been designed, with software assistance, for faster and less driver-input steering that makes it feel more direct, with good road feel.
The adaptive air suspension made highway driving a dream, and the low drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.27 cut through the air with little-to-no wind noise. When equipped with the optional trailer hitch and 7-pin connector the Q8 E-tron Quattro can tow 4,000 pounds.
Charging
The Q8 E-tron has a 196 kWh battery that can be charged four ways.
Level 1 is when connected to a common 120-volt household outlet. This is the long and slow method that will recharge an empty battery in about 80 hours.
Level 2 is what most owners will be familiar with after installing a 240-volt charger in their home. This cuts the charge time to 13 hours at 9.6 kW or 6.5 hours with a 19.2 kW charger.
DC Fast Charging is where owning an EV like the Q8 starts to be convenient for long range road trips. Using a 170 kW charger, it takes 31 minutes for a 10% – 80% charge. To fully utilize DC Fast Charging, Audi Q8 E-tron owners receive two years of free fast charging through the Electrify America network at 900 stations and more than 4,000 chargers in North America.
A quick charge
It is important to note cold weather can affect the charging time and driving range. Nathan Hoyt, manager of product communications for Audi of America, told us “The Q8 E-tron uses its own thermal management system to ensure the battery quickly reaches its optimum efficiency range and stays there while driving, whether operating from a cold start in winter or fast highway driving on hot summer days. The driver can also set auxiliary climate control temperatures and a departure time so, while plugged in, the cabin can be set to a desired temperature prior to departure, saving a bit of range with either heat or cool.”
Regenerative braking is the fourth charging method, a seamless way to recharge the battery when driving. Using the steering wheel paddles, braking actually comes from the electric motors reversing direction, not the brakes being applied. This method converts kinetic energy into electricity when slowing or coasting.
There are two concerns with the regenerative braking on the Q8 E-tron. First, it does not have one-pedal driving, where the car will come to a complete stop and hold without touching the brake. The Q8 E-tron will slow to almost zero, but then you have to press the brake pedal to engage auto hold. It works, but is not as convenient nor technology-forward as competitor EVs.
The other issue is: While the Q8 E-tron regenerative braking has three levels set with the steering wheel paddles (blips with the left paddle for more; three on the right paddle for less), there is no way to set the intensity of the braking. We would have liked it to be more forceful and returning more energy to the battery, which would have made the driving a bit more fun. Once mastered, one-pedal regenerative braking driving, in almost all circumstances, does not require touching the brake pedal. This means the left fingers are slowing the car (left paddle) and the right paddle releases the motor so acceleration can resume. On a twisty or curvy mountain road, it is a blast to smoothly negotiate turns while never feeling any gear shifts or brake lurches.
Refined Cabin
The Q8 E-tron interior is spacious, with the air suspension smoothing-out the bumps and dips making for a seriously comfortable ride. Quiet is the rule here, helped by dual pane acoustic glass on the side windows, making this one of the quietest midsize SUVs I have driven.
A versatile dash
The interior attention to detail is obvious. The seams between panels are tight, the look is classic German—not ostentatious or trendy. The interior of our Q8 E-tron was in Flint Gray with Orange stitching. The use of soft materials, brushed aluminum, mesh anthracite and natural wood inlays and gloss black trim offers a complementary look.
The supportive heated and ventilated front seats, covered in soft and supple Valcona Milano leather, had power-everything, including massage, lumbar and 8-way driver and 4-way passenger adjustments. The rear heated seats offer plenty of leg, head and shoulder room for two adults, three for shorter trips. Rear passengers get vents and digital climate controls, manual side window shades, two USB charge-only C ports and a 12V power outlet. The rear seat splits 40:20:20 with a fold down armrest and cup holders. Cargo space is 27.2 cubic feet with the rear seat up, and 54.5 with it folded flat.
Let the sun shine in
The 12.3-inch virtual cockpit is configurable to switch between maps, music playlists and the traditional large round gauges with white numbers on a black background. Audi hasn’t done away with all buttons and other switchgear, but most of the controls are either on the heated, four-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel or by touching the upper 10.1-inch and lower 8.6-inch screens. The lower screen is to control the four-zone automatic climate system, while the upper is for the audio system, navigation and vehicle systems. The menu was easy to learn and did not require going through multiple screens to find what you are looking for.
Our Q8 E-tron Quattro had a head-up display, surround view camera, adaptive cruise control and the outstanding 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with FM/SiriusXM radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system is not equipped with AM radio.
The panoramic sunroof has a power shade. Interior storage is found in the doors, under the cargo area floor and the front trunk (frunk). The frunk is small but handy to stash a few valuables out of sight.
Safety
There is an extensive list of standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including front, side (front and rear) airbags, forward collision warning and avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure and blind-spot warning, electronic stability and traction control, along with four-wheel anti-lock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The 2024 Audi Q8 E-tron not been rated by the National Highway Traffic Administration, but the 2023 E-tron earned 5 Stars, its highest safety rating. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2024 its highest rating as a Top Safety Pick+.
Luxury in back, too
Warranty
The 2024 Audi Q8 E-tron comes with these warranties:
New Vehicle – Four years/50,000 miles
Battery – Eight years/100,000 miles
Maintenance – One year/10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance – Four years/Unlimited miles
Corrosion – 12 years/Unlimited miles
Pricing
The 2024 Audi Q8 E-tron Quattro comes in four trims with these base prices that included the $1,195 destination and delivery charge.
E-tron $75,595
E-tron Sportback $78,995
SQ8 E-tron $90,995
SQ8 E-tron Sportback $92,600
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Q8 Sportback E-tron Quattro, with the S Line package, had a base price of $89,395, including the mandatory $1,195 destination charge. With $6,795 in options the total price came to $95,395.
Note: Under theInflation Reduction Act, the MSRP of electric vehicles must be $80,000 or less for SUVs, vans, and trucks. All other electric vehicles must be $55,000 or less. But, there are other caveats and restrictions to qualify for a federal tax credit, or a state tax credit, so speak with your CPA before visiting an Audi dealer.
Solid and smooth
Observations: 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro
The 2024 Audi E-tron is now in its fifth year, but the first with the new name of Q8 E-tron. The exterior is classic Audi being understated and classy, and the posh interior is a place you will want to spend time. The equipment list is long, the driver safety systems robust, and the infotainment system is excellent.
The Q8 E-tron drives smooth and quiet, with the air suspension going from freeway comfort to firmer when in Dynamic mode. After 339 miles driving through Southern California we came to appreciate the Q8 E-tron as a very nice EV. This review only begins to touch on the available features to personalize your Q8 E-tron.
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Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great plugin cars you can buy with 0% financing this month!
The Silverado EV may not present the best lease deal in the business, but it’s an extremely capable electric pickup that may be a great option to buy instead of lease, thanks to 0% financing for up to 48 months this October.
Hyundai set a new third-quarter retail sales record in the US, partially driven by strong demand for its all-electric IONIQ 5 crossover. Despite being an outgoing model, the IONIQ 5 remains one of the best-selling EVs in North America, with over 30,000 models sold through September.
While not much of an EV with “just” a 17.3 kWh battery, the PHEV version Jeep’s iconic Wrangler is by far the cheapest version to lease – a fact that’s seen the plugin 4xe become a popular choice. Now, it might be popular with people who want to buy a vehicle, too, thanks to 0% percent financing for up to 72 months on select models.
The Kia EV6 made its global debut on a drag strip where the car ran against a Lamborghini, a Porsche, and an AMG Mercedes. At the finish line, the EV6 was more than holding its own against a flight of legitimate hypercars, and the stunt helped Kia establishing the EV6 as a genuinely quick alternative to the Model Y.
If you were waiting for a three-row SUV from a mainstream brand with a great warranty and normal doors, you’ve probably already checked out the Kia EV9. You’re not alone. Kia keeps setting EV sales records, and the EV9 is helping to drive those sales forward.
Starting at $55,175, the Lexus RZ promises up to 266 miles of EPA-rated range from a 72.8 kWh battery back in the “base” RZ300e (and 224 from the top-shelf RZ450e). With up to 308 hp and over 195 lb-ft of instant torque, the RZ promises to be one Lexus’ sportier rides in any trim.
The mechanical twin of the Toyota bZ4X EV, Subaru’s Solterra is a deeply discounted and surprisingly capable five-passenger electric crossover that backs up its outdoorsy vibes with more than enough utility to carry your mountain bikes to the trail or your kayaks to the river.
One of the most popular legacy EVs, the ID.4 offers Volkswagen build quality and (for 2024) a Chat-GPT enabled interface. Still, with a relatively affordable base price, lickety-quick charging, up to 291 miles of EPA-rated range, and a 5-star safety rating, the ID.4 offers a value proposition that’s tough to beat.
This month, the only way to beat the ID.4’s 0% financing for 72 months would be to convince the bank to pay you to buy it. Click here to find an ID.4 near you.
Disclaimer: the vehicle models and financing deals above were sourced from CarsDirect and Carfax, and may not be available in every market, with every discount, or for every buyer (the standard “with approved credit” fine print should be considered implied). Check with your local dealer(s) for more information.
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