Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. After many delays and much anticipation, the first Tesla Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023. However, one feature was missing from those cars – Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Previous vehicles released by … Continue reading “Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks”
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The new HS18 E MAX (called “HS5390” E MAX in the US, because we don’t know what meters are) rough terrain electric scissor lift from Haulotte can drive around your job site at full height, and with a full load. Last week, Haulotte added the new HS5390 E MAX to its line of electric rough-terrain … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: Haulotte E MAX rough terrain electric scissor lifts [video]“
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Photo: GM It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see … Continue reading “Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law”
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Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Komatsu continues to develop alternative engine technology with the release of its first commercial rigid-frame dump truck with a “power … Continue reading “Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck”
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2025 Blazer EV gets up to 334 miles of EPA-rated range, according to Chevy Power has been boosted by up to 25 hp versus 2024 Blazer EV models Base front-wheel-drive $45,995 Blazer EV LT will be available for order “soon” Chevrolet on Friday confirmed a boost to both EPA range ratings and power output for … Continue reading “2025 Chevy Blazer EV gets more range, power boost, lower price”
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The UAW union’s Stellantis Council met yesterday to discuss the beleaguered carmaker’s “ongoing failure” to honor the agreement that ended the 2023 labor strike, and their latest union memo doesn’t pull many punches. It’s not a great time to be Stellantis. Its dealers are suing leadership and threatening to oust the company’s controversial CEO, Carlos … Continue reading “UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike”
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It won’t be news to Charged readers that Chinese automakers have lapped “Western” brands in the EV race. The US and EU are erecting tariff walls in a last-ditch attempt to save domestic automakers from their decade-long failure to adapt, but they have no control over what happens outside their borders. Markets in Asia, South … Continue reading “Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets”
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Despite the hype, most users concede that balcony solar provides modest cost and energy savings. Weyland spent around $530 for his 600-watt-capacity system. While he’s happy with how his south-facing panels perform during balmy weather, such days are rare in northern Germany. He estimates that he’ll save around $100 in annual electricity costs and recoup his … Continue reading “How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels”
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GM and Rivian’s CEO have something in common: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times’ Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said “I think it’s really important that we don’t make EVs a political thing, and I’m saddened that they are.” … Continue reading “Rivian CEO saddened EVs became political”
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Making the Electric Move More Manageable Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry because they eliminate emissions and are easy to maintain. However, the transition can be challenging for companies on tight budgets. How can you convert your fleet to electric trucks? Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the change more manageable. … Continue reading “A Step-by-Step Guide to EV Fleet Transition”