HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies. Texas moved first, as state lawmakers try to protect residents in the data-center hotspot from another deadly blackout, like the winter storm …
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The name plate, however, will live on. Stellantis said that it was renaming its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) Ramcharger pickup to Ram 1500 REV. “This vehicle will set a new benchmark in the half-ton segment, offering exceptional range, towing capability and payload performance,” the company said in its announcement. The name plate, however, will live on. The move followed the …
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The all-electric Ram pickup truck, which the company promised would offer more range, power, and capability than its rivals, has officially been canceled. Well, for those in the US at least. Why was Ram’s electric pickup truck canceled? After already delaying the hyped-up EV pickup several times, Stellantis announced on Friday that it is now discontinuing development of the full-size …
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Tesla (TSLA) is seeing its US market share of the electric vehicle market drop to new lows in August, according to data from Cox Automotive, a research firm. It’s happening amid a surge in EV sales in the US, following the expiration of the federal tax credit. Tesla’s global sales have been in decline since a peak in 2023. After …
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Mercedes-Benz has now fully pulled the wraps off the all-electric GLC at IAA Mobility in Munich. A new next-gen electric powertrain now underpins the most popular model from the German luxury automotive brand. Can it revive Mercedes’ EV momentum? Mercedes-Benz all-electric GLC at a glance Battery & voltage: 94-kWh pack on an 800-volt system; DC fast-charging from 10–80% in ~24–25 …
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Tesla’s (TSLA) grip on the electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) market is about to face even more pressure, and this time, it’s not coming from China. Germany’s legacy automakers Mercedes-Benz (MBGYY) and BMW (BAMXF) have just debuted new luxury SUVs. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert …
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology is its most important EV yet, bringing Mercedes’s newest tech to its most important segment. The GLC will offer over 400 miles of range and comes with an absolute boatload of AI features. Mercedes needs the GLC, as the company struggles with declining China sales and weak demand for its existing EVs. Mercedes is …
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC has been a staple of the lineup since its US debut in 2015. The luxury SUV is consistently one of the automaker’s top sellers, and it’s an admirable alternative to the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. Now, the GLC enters a new era with the introduction of the GLC with EQ Technology—the first fully …
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US immigration authorities have raided a massive Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia, leading to the arrest of over 450 people, according to one of the agencies involved in the operation. The 3,000-acre site, which was built by the Korean automobile manufacturer to make electric vehicles, had been operational for a year. The Department of Homeland Security told the BBC’s US …
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