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Mercedes adds human-like conversation support to its MBUX Voice Assistant

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Mercedes announced a new feature update to its MBUX Voice Assistant. Starting today, Mercedes owners can update their MBUX free of charge and take advantage of the new, advanced AI capabilities. The features include human-like conversation support as well as AI-powered general knowledge. The two features are powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, which taps into ChatGPT and Bing. You… Read more…

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to Tokyo

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Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, is taking its self-driving technology to the global stage with a planned launch in Tokyo in early 2025. This is Waymo’s first attempt at expanding its business outside the United States. The initial phase of the project will involve collaboration with Nihon Kotsu, a prominent Japanese taxi company. Waymo’s Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles will be… Read more…

CEC approves $1.4 billion to expand zero-emission infrastructure

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion, four-year Clean Transportation Program investment plan to accelerate deployment across the state of EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.  At least 50% of the funding will be targeted to benefit priority populations. The funds will be distributed through competitive… Read more…

Vvolt e-bikes with free extra batteries $1,100 off, Updated EcoFlow Christmas sale, Low prices from Jackery and Goal Zero, more

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Starting off today’s Green Deals is Vvolt’s Holiday sale that is giving hopeful e-bike riders up to $1,100 in savings on three of its e-bikes with free extra batteries too, with the biggest savings on the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike with the doubled mileage that takes things down to the $2,599 low. We’ve also got an updated holiday sale from EcoFlow that has switched into the second phase of its Christmas savings with an added 5% sitewide discount that drops the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station to a new $617 low, among others. The backup power savings don’t stop there, as we also have Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station hitting a new $299 low, as well as Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks at their lowest rates starting from $52. Bringing up the rear is a one-day only first-time discount on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit at $522. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Christmas sale, and more.. Read more…

Some new Teslas’ computers fail within a few tens or hundreds of miles

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Tesla is apparently having “major issues” with its self-driving computers failing on brand-new cars, according to a new report. Multiple owners have apparently complained about this, and again, we’re talking about brand-new vehicles here. This problem is allegedly so widespread that it’s now “overwhelming Tesla’s service”. So if you’re wondering just what is going on, here’s what an investigation found.… Read more…

Novonix receives $755-million conditional DOE loan commitment for Tennessee graphite plant

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Novonix, a battery materials and technology company, has received a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy for a direct loan of up to $754.8 million for a proposed graphite facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If finalized, the financing from the DOE’s Loan Programs Office would be applied towards partially financing the construction of the… Read more…

EVE Energy unveils electric construction machinery platforms

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China-based EVE Energy has introduced platforms for electric construction machinery, including its new Open Source Battery. EVE’s platforms focus on four key areas: construction machinery, heavy-duty trucks, aerial work platforms and special machinery. They are designed to reduce charging time by 25%, exceed a lifespan of 5,000 cycles and achieve structural strength three times that… Read more…