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Samsung’s SmartThings now supports EVs, starting with Kia and Hyundai

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Perhaps one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ecosystem for connected devices is Samsung’s SmartThings and with its recent move, the service become far more useful. SmartThings now allows integration with Hyundai and Kia EVs through its “Car-To-Home” and “Home-To-Car” connected services. In short, you will be able to control your connected home appliances and devices using your car’s… Read more…

Tesla’s “Highland” Model 3 pre-production starts in Fremont

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In the heart of Tesla’s manufacturing hub, the Fremont Gigafactory, whispers of the much-anticipated “Highland” Model 3 pre-production have turned into reality. Pictures circulating online showcase an assembly line of facelifted Model 3s, hinting at a revamped driving experience for American enthusiasts. While the original Model 3 held its own, the latest iteration promises an elevated journey, boasting a quieter… Read more…

Mini-spoiler alert for faster flight

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Researchers at the University of Bath are investigating how deploying spoiler-like devices called mini-tabs could help electric aircraft fly faster (writes Nick Flaherty).
Mini-tabs can counteract the damaging vibrations caused by whirl flutter that occurs at high flight speeds. Maxon has provided the motion systems to test the effectiveness of the mini-tabs on a novel wind tunnel test rig. Read more…

New report: automakers have secured less than a fifth of battery metals required for 2030 EV production

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When it comes to electrifying by the magic date of 2030, automakers talk a great game—but if you want to know which companies are serious about electrification, look into which ones are lining up supplies of critical battery minerals. According to a recent report from Transport & Environment (T&E), automakers in the European market have… Read more…

WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado

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California-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid and Spanish EV charging equipment supplier Wallbox have partnered to expand North American Wallbox owners’ access to utility-managed charging programs, beginning with Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks Program in Colorado. The program optimizes residential EV charging times to align with low power grid demand and high availability of renewable energy… Read more…

Uber Freight and Greenlane to deploy public electric truck charging stations

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Freight management and logistics company Uber Freight and commercial truck charging network Greenlane are collaborating on the development and installation of public charging infrastructure for heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The aim is to augment Greenlane’s data analysis with Uber Freight’s network data to determine corridors that are prime candidates for electric truck deployment, as well as… Read more…

Under pressure from trucking trade groups, California agency will delay its drayage diesel ban

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will delay enforcing some of the registration and reporting provisions of its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, which had been scheduled to take effect at the end of 2023. Under the rule, drayage fleets and other “high-priority” fleets had until December 31 to register any legacy combustion-powered trucks operating at… Read more…