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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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Kubota's Ze-421 and Ze-481 zero-turn electric lawn mowers are the latest in the company's Ze Electric Zero-Turn range, promising reduced maintenance, easy operation, and high levels of user comfort. The big question now is: when will they be available in the US? Kubota first announced the Ze electric mowers late last year, but it wasn't …

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Amazon is using a new, AI-based solution called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) to reduce the time and effort required for delivery drivers to retrieve packages from their vans. Is it a game-changer, or just more AI VAPR-ware? Somewhat lost in the hype surrounding Tesla's “We, Robot” event on 10/10 was the press release of AI …

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The next-generation hybrid system that will be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely provide a step up in horsepower when it arrives in the US for these models. Subaru has confirmed the Forester Hybrid at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show. Due to arrive in US dealerships late next year as a …

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Tesla released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionality, a Powerwall energy meter, and more. Today, Tesla pushed a new update for the Tesla app to the Apple app store and the release notes read: Orders can now be made offline when close to the vehicle. Requires vehicle software version 2024.38+ Add …

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If you like to upgrade your car every year like you would an iPhone, now you can. Hyundai has introduced a new “fastest” lease offer on the IONIQ 5 so you don't miss out on the latest technology and features. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai needs $0 for signing. Hyundai's electric SUV is among the …

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Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to connect to Tesla's Supercharger network. After several received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many saying it was replacing the unit. Currently, the company does not recommend using the current one. Ford is replacing some NACS adapters over the potential problem Last …

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German-Swiss international equipment manufacturer Liebherr and Australian-headquartered steel mining company Fortescue have announced an agreement for the development and supply of zero emission technology that, once in series production, will be available to mining companies worldwide. The partnership includes a total of 475 zero-emission Liebherr machines including 55 electric excavators, 60 battery-powered dozers, and 360 …

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