Ford is telling some electric car customers that stop using North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford led the industry last year in announcing a change to Tesla's charging port, and in February announced it would ship free adapters to customers in late March. But last week the …

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Mercedes-Benz recently opened Europe's first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the company says allows for a recycling rate of over 96%, all in-house and ready for use in future Mercedes EVs. Opened in Kuppenheim, southern Germany, the facility uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process that can also process the so-called black mass, which …

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As Europe moves to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU pours billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE vehicles – up to $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. How is this legal? According to a new study, the European Union heavily subsidizes the purchase of new gasoline company …

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Tesla is preparing to enter limited trial production of the Model Y “Juniper” refresh at its Shanghai plant on October 22, according to a Chinese car blogger. Tesla released its “Highland” Model 3 update last August, and it was a more significant update than we expected. The headline features were a new front end, better …

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Milwaukee Tool's new M18 FUEL dual battery electric chainsaw makes up to 5.8 hp – that's the equivalent of 70 cc of power to deliver fast cuts, fewer stalls, and balanced weight distribution for better control. Milwaukee has missed no opportunities to equip its new 20″ M18 FUEL chainsaw with branded technology. The saw ships …

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The US election is coming soon, as early voting and mail-in are open in several states. But for people who don't have transportation to the polls, help may come in the form of a ride from an electric car — and if you live in one of these 11 states, you can volunteer to help. …

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Construction and mining equipment giant Liebherr is calling its hydrogen-powered wheel loader the first of its kind in the world. Now, the company says its loader will be part of a pilot project at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria. Shown for the first time earlier this year at Liebherr's private test site, the new …

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The diesel engine appears to be charging only, with electric motors providing the thrust The formula balances the military's fuel infrastructure with reliable electric propulsion GM has previously dismissed truck hybrids but this year confirmed that PHEVs are coming General Motors has transformed the Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty truck into a battle-ready mess. Unveiled this week …

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This week, Voltera announced that it is expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure network by adding two new ZEV infrastructure development sites that are strategically located across key transportation hubs in California. The newly acquired prime site covers 0.85 acres off Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington, CA, and is conveniently located just four miles from …

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According to the latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 300,000 people die each year from respiratory diseases caused by low air quality, and millions more get sick. Now, European citizens may be able to claim compensation for health problems caused failure to comply with pollution limits. In Spain alone, more than 21,000 …

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