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Ford F-150 on display at the NVFEL lab (image: EPA)

Stricter US car emissions mandate a boon for Tesla as unions warn of botched gas vehicles phase-out

The sales of new electric vehicles in the US should reach 2/3 of the total by 2032 as per new EPA mandate of vehicle emissions. The government is gearing up to announce the new stringent regulation on gas-powered cars this week in...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Apr 2023 10:48

Longer V4 cable allows for easier charging (image: Esther Kokkelmans/Twitter)

Tesla opens its V4 Superchargers to other EV owners who praise the long cable parking comfort

'Sometimes size does matter,' said Tesla when announcing that the new V4 Supercharger cables are 'longer so everyone can plug in easily.' The first next-gen Supercharger V4 station of Tesla is now open to all electric vehicle bran...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Apr 2023 10:38

Tesla's new accessory from the inside. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Tesla Wireless Charging Platform teardown reveals a lot of copper and perhaps less thermal paste than you might expect

The electric car brand Tesla also now sells a wireless charger that purports to rationalize its ultra-premium price through its ability to do what Apple could not with the scrapped AirPower project. The "Cybertruck-inspired" acces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Apr 2023 17:30

The 2025 EV lineup (image: Toyota/YouTube)

Toyota to claw back US market from Tesla with big electric SUV and 125-mile battery hybrids

Toyota's sales are down 9% in the US as a lot of electric vehicle converts now come from its ubiquitous gas-powered cars. Its new CEO just announced an electrification strategy that will see Toyota introduce 10 new EV models by 20...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Apr 2023 16:59

The ASYNC A1 Pro e-bike has a detachable 1920 Wh battery. (Image source: ASYNC)

ASYNC A1 unusual e-bike with 1920 Wh battery is crowdfunding

ASYNC has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the A1 e-bike. The Pro model of the bicycle has a 1920 Wh battery, allowing you to travel up to 150 miles (~241 km) on a single charge. The electric bike has a top speed of...

Polly Allcock, 07 Apr 2023 16:07

Base Model 3 tax credit slashed 50% as Tesla cuts pricing to compensate

The RWD Tesla Model 3 will only partially lose the tax credit for new electric vehicles after April 17, as it will still get a US$3,750 subsidy deduction despite using CATL's LFP batteries. Furthermore, Tesla will somewhat compens...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Apr 2023 16:00

Tesla uses the cabin cam for its Zoom integration (image: Zoomtopia/YouTube)

Tesla car camera recordings can be geolocated as some employees poked fun at private info

Image data labelers who work for Tesla can pinpoint the location where media was recorded by the EV cameras in a 'massive violation of privacy.' Former Tesla employees also confirmed that images and videos with sensitive car owner...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Apr 2023 11:40

The 2023 Prius Prime can go 44 miles on battery power (image: Toyota)

New Toyota Prius Prime with 44-mile electric range is out as a de facto US$32,000 EV for urban commuters

Since US drivers commute 41 miles a day on average, the 44 miles of battery-only range that Toyota picked for its new Prius Prime will practically allow the car to serve them as an electric vehicle. The 2023 Prius Prime has a 13 k...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Apr 2023 18:08

Master Plan 3 is big on mass market EVs (image: Tesla/cropped)

Tesla tips the Model 2 and Cybertruck battery sizes plus van and bus goals in US$10T Master Plan 3

The newly announced Master Plan 3 is all about ditching fossil fuels and Tesla claims this would cost less than the expenditures for their extraction in the same period. Tucked in it are Tesla's forecasts for the battery size of 7...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Apr 2023 11:47

FUELL launches Flluid-2 & 3 e-bikes with up to 225-mile range

Powered using Valeo Cyclee mid-drive motors coupled with a 7-speed automatic gearbox that features predictive shifting, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 e-bikes can reach up to 225/110 miles on a full charge. The first 50 units will sell...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2023 23:04

The ID.7 is on the way. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.7: New flagship all-electric sedan gets ready for April 2023 world premiere

Volkswagen has announced that it is nearly ready to unveil its new flagship electric vehicle, the ID.7, to its target markets such as Europe and North America. The marque has revealed more of the sedan's potential advantages and u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2023 18:45

The anode-less prototype (image: University of Texas at Austin)

New solid-state battery coating nearly doubles volumetric energy density

Researchers at University of Texas at Austin have managed to crack the code of a solid-state electric vehicle battery without the traditional electrode pair. Their new copper foil coating allows for 95% higher volumetric density t...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Apr 2023 17:50

The Eunorau Flash provides up to 220 miles (~350 km) assistance range on a single charge. (Image source: Eunorau)

Eunorau Flash e-bike with 220-mile range has just arrived

Eunorau has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its Flash e-bike series. The electric bicycle can have a 2,808 Wh battery, providing up to 220 miles (~350 km) assistance range between charges. Other features include fa...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2023 12:34

Tesla Model 2 concept render (image: CarWow)

Model 2 priced at US$22,000 may look like smaller Model Y as Tesla plans for 2 million production rate at Giga Mexico

Production of Tesla's cheapest Model 2 electric vehicle will reportedly be split between North America, Shanghai, and Giga Berlin, with initial preparation for 4 million units. The Model 2 may be similar to Model Y in design, clai...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Apr 2023 12:03

Cybertruck-themed charging cable storage vault (image: Tesla)

Tesla unveils CyberVault home charging package with Cybertruck-inspired box design

Tesla keeps outing Cybertruck-themed merchandise and gadgets. The latest installment in the series comes from China where it revealed that the teased CyberVault is actually a... US$799 home charging service package with Cybertruck...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Apr 2023 15:45

Electric Blazer starts from US$44,995 before subsidies (image: Chevrolet)

GM EVs will get the full tax credit and come with free Google Maps navigation

Most electric vehicles from General Motors, save for the expensive Hummer, will now qualify for the full US$7,500 federal tax credit amount. GM also said that will replace Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in its EVs with Android Auto...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Apr 2023 20:05

Standard range Model 3 no longer qualifies for tax credit (image: Tesla)

No base Tesla Model 3 subsidies after April 18 as Treasury outs new EV battery tax credit guidelines

Hyundai and Lexus may now qualify, though, as the Treasury Department finally released the EV battery tax credit eligibility requirements that will be used to determine which electric car will get government subsidy. The guideline...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2023 17:17

Cybertruck's GigaBier has Cyberhops in it (image: Tesla)

Tesla honors the Cybertruck design peddling gift pack of expensive GigaBier brewed with unique Cyberhops strain

Tesla's beer conforms to the 500-years old German brew law and the bottles have glow-in-the-dark design with a Giga logo. Tesla says the sleeves' design is reminiscent of the Cybertruck's streamlined body, while the taste of the l...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2023 13:31

Base Model 3 and Model Y have China-made LFP batteries (image: Tesla)

Tesla may keep the Model 3/Y eligible for tax credits and gain M3P battery access with Ford's factory move

The White House's new EV and battery subsidies may cost taxpayers $575 billion more than budgeted as eligible models and factory plans proliferate. The latest example is Tesla probing the White House to build Texas cell factory to...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2023 10:24

The 4680 cells were presented to great fanfare at Tesla's Battery Day (image: Panasonic)

Tesla hires semi-solid state battery specialist for mass production of cheaper 4680 cells

The 4680 battery packs that Tesla now places in its Model Y are only halfway to the stated goal of a 50% cost reduction compared to conventional batteries. Tesla is yet to master mass dry electrode production to hit the full 4680 ...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Mar 2023 20:31

The 3d battery swap station generation is even faster (image: NIO)

NIO demos its new EV battery swap station network that loads a fully charged pack in less than 3 minutes

NIO plans to build a thousand new electric car battery swap stations this year, of which more than 900 will be of its latest third generation. The newest battery swap station model allows to change a depleted battery with a freshl...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Mar 2023 12:00

The German eBike maker Rotwild has unveiled two very light electric MTBs starting at €9,500 (Image: Rotwild)

Rotwild R.X275: Extremely light electric MTB weighing less than 35 lbs revealed

With a total weight of just 33.7 lbs, the electric MTB from Germany has a full suspension and should be a joy to ride. Unfortunately, prospective buyers of the Rotwild R.X275 Pro or Ultra should also be mentally prepared for the f...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Mar 2023 22:20

The VW ID.2 X may look quite different to the VW ID. 2all that is pictured here (Image: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.2 X: Small electric SUV based on VW's Tesla Model 2 competitor shows up in a gorgeous render image

The unofficial render image depicts a quite attractive electric SUV, whose subcompact dimensions should also be suitable for city driving. However, Volkswagen's electric crossover probably won't be as affordable as the actual coun...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Mar 2023 21:30

The Kia EV9 electric SUV supports 800V fast charging. (Image source: Kia)

New Kia EV9 details emerge including 800V charging

New details about the Kia EV9 have been announced. The electric SUV has a WLTP-certified range of up to 541 km (~336 miles) and can gain up to 239 km (~149 miles) of range in 15 minutes with 800V charging. The AWD dual motor model...

Polly Allcock, 29 Mar 2023 16:25

EVs retain most of their original range past 100,000 miles (image: Tesla)

Used electric cars show minimal range loss at the 100,000-mile warranty mark as battery health issues are rare

Most electric cars lose less than 20 miles of range on a charge by the time they hit the typical 100,000 miles warranty mark, according to a new study of long-term battery health. This non-linear battery degradation and the fact ...

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Mar 2023 11:55

Japanese EV battery makers like Panasonic supply Tesla (image: Tesla)

US-Japan pact on EV battery materials hints at final Treasury Department tax credit guidelines

Teslas with made-in-Japan batteries may qualify for tax credit as US signs pilot EV agreement over critical minerals. Both countries won't levy export taxes on battery materials and Japanese electric cars may now qualify for the I...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2023 10:02

The C21 and C22 Pro are live. (Source: Fiido)

Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro launch with gravel tires, remote unlocking and centrally-mounted displays

Fiido has introduced its latest e-bike as a 'city' model that comes in either step-through or step-over frame types. They are called the C21 Pro and C22 Pro respectively, and come with the same 250W rear hub motor and torque senso...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 20:00

Zeekr EVs will be first in line for CATL's longer range batteries (image: Zeekr)

CATL to start mass production of Tesla Model 3 LFP and Model Y 4680 energy density-beating batteries

The M3P technology replaces the iron in the base Model 3's LFP battery with a combination of manganese and other metals to offer higher energy density at a comparable price. CATL has also started production of its 4680-style cells...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2023 16:21

Base Model 3 and Model Y may soon lose the tax credit (image: Tesla)

Federal EV and battery subsidies may cost US$575 billion more than budget as tax credit recipients multiply

New financial analysis claims that the government may have lowballed the 10-year cost of the green energy subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act by a factor of three. Not only could the electric car tax credits be US$379 billion...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2023 20:40

New Arizona factory will make LFP and cylindrical batteries (image: LG)

LG may supply LFP and 4680 batteries to Tesla and Toyota as it greenlights Arizona factory

LG confirmed a launch date for the mass production of its own LFP batteries like the ones used in the standard range Model 3 and Model Y which are supplied by China's CATL. It also said it will finalize a battery agreement with Te...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 15:35

New Lucid infotainment may come with 30-inch OLED display (image: Lucid)

Samsung and LG meeting with Lucid on cylindrical battery and dual-stack OLED display for new EV models

Lucid may have new EV models in its pipeline as it is gearing up to order new dual-stack OLED display size from LG. Samsung's Chairman is also meeting with Lucid on the sidelines of a South Korea-US business meeting to discuss cyl...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 13:54

Camera-only Park Assist may not measure up to USS version at night (image: Tesla)

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist without ultrasonic sensors rolls out to more cars but performance varies

The current placement and low-light camera abilities on Tesla cars may be preventing its new Park Assist update from performing on par with the same feature on older Teslas with ultrasonic sensors. Tesla removed those to save cost...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 12:10

The Mercedes EQG was not able to complete its latest stress test on the infamous Nordschleife (Image: Carspotter Jeroen)

Mercedes EQG: Electric G-Class prototype runs into trouble during test drive on legendary German race track

Due to a pretty unhealthy noise, the all-electric Mercedes G-Class had to discontinue its test drive and was consequently examined by Mercedes engineers after a considerate Land Rover driver was not able to help the stranded EQG p...

Enrico Frahn, 23 Mar 2023 22:10

Ford finances steep EV loss with US$10 billion in legacy ICE vehicle profits

Ford unveiled a new financial reporting strategy that separates its legacy Ford Blue automotive business from the Model E EV and batteries division. Ford lost more than US$2 billion on electric cars last year, but the loss was off...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2023 15:57

Used Tesla Model 3 prices nosedive most on record

Tesla warns that Model 3 may lose US$7,500 credit over LFP battery as its second-hand prices fall most on record

The Treasury Department has to issue its final guidance on the made-in-America new EV tax credit requirements by the end of March, and Tesla warns that the Model 3 may no longer qualify then. Used Model 3 car prices may stop the s...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2023 14:10

The 2024 Model 3 will look and feel different after a design overhaul

Redesigned Tesla Model 3 will have new FSD and parking cameras but rely on GPS for outdoor temperature

The 2024 Model 3 refresh that Tesla is releasing later this year will bring new looks at the front with headlights and bumper shape overhaul. The so-called Project Highland will do away with the temperature sensor to save costs, b...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Mar 2023 11:13

Tesla Autopilot vindicated in a triple Model S fatality as investigators deem driver impairment at fault

Tesla's driver assist Autopilot system was not engaged at the time of a fatal Model S crash that killed all three occupants of the electric vehicle, investigators found. According to data from the onboard computer, the driver had ...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Mar 2023 15:49

Tesla insurers can write off the whole EV for slight damage to the battery

Tesla owners pay 74% higher premium as insurers often total new EVs with battery 'going straight to the grinder'

Teslas are the most expensive EVs and the second priciest car brand to insure with only the maker of Dodge Charger commanding higher premiums. It costs 74% more to insure a Tesla than the US national average since insurers often w...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Mar 2023 14:21

EV battery-grade Li prices may fall to a third of their peak (image: Tesla)

Drastic lithium price nosedive may bring EV profit margin respite rather than cheaper electric cars

The Tesla-induced EV price war has put other electric car makers in a bind as their production costs are higher than Tesla's. The softening demand, however, resulted in an accelerating drop in lithium prices which would help bring...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Mar 2023 17:11

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist update visuals (image: Green/Twitter)

Tesla cars without ultrasonic sensors finally get camera-only parking assistance update but only for FSD owners

Tesla is bringing back the Park Assist option that disappeared when it removed the ultrasonic parking sensors from its new vehicle batches to save US$114 per car on the kit. Unfortunately, the new parking helper that works via the...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Mar 2023 15:18

Wider FSD Beta v11 update rollout has now begun (image: Chuck Cook/YouTube)

Public Tesla FSD 11.3.2 update released with better blind spot visuals as HW4 brings drastic field of view increase

Tesla vehicles with the new Hardware 4.0 FSD kit have much wider field of view for less creeping at unprotected turns as the repeater camera can see almost 90 degrees to the side. The new kit comes just in time for the wider FSD v...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Mar 2023 20:41

Himiway has announced three new electric bicycles: the Pony, Rambler and Rhino. (Image source: Himiway)

Himiway announces new e-bike line-up with Pony, Rambler and Rhino models

Himiway has revealed its 2023 electric bicycle line-up. The three new models are the Pony, the Rambler and the Rhino. The Pony is a mini folding bike, and the Rambler is a commuter model. The range-topping Rhino is an electric mou...

Polly Allcock, 17 Mar 2023 17:47

Samsung will develop LFP and solid-state battery components (image: Samsung SDI)

Samsung jumps on the LFP and solid-state EV battery production bandwagon

Samsung, which counts VW, GM, BMW, and Volvo among its EV battery clients, will start work on the trendy LFP and solid-state battery technologies. The LFP cells will be pivotal for the move to cheap mass market electric vehicles l...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Mar 2023 13:00

The new Supercharger station design (image: Tesla Charging/Twitter)

Powerful V4 Supercharger stations now active as Tesla balks at pay screen subsidy requirement

The first Supercharger station with the new taller stalls with longer cable that facilitates charging of all electric vehicle makes and models is already operational. Despite being housed in V3 cabinets, the new stalls can deliver...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2023 15:25

The ID.2all is the promised small and cheap EV (image: VW)

VW beats Tesla to the Model 2 punch with cheap ID.2 hatch offering 280-mile range

Volkswagen is getting back to its roots as the people's car company with a cheap and compact US$26,400 mass market ID.2ALL electric vehicle. With the price of a Polo but the size of a Golf, the hot hatch will be able go for 280 mi...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 22:33

The new Supercharger design (image: @fritsvanens/Twitter)

New Tesla Supercharger design offers much longer cables and easier charging bay parking

The next generation of Tesla Superchargers will have design advantages before the current crop of V2 and V3 Superchargers. The first stalls will become operational this month and they reveal much longer cables and better parking b...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 15:45

The 2024 EV9 will land later this year (image: Kia)

Spacious Kia EV9 electric SUV offers middle seats facing the last row as it gets detailed prior to US launch

Kia will be releasing the first big mass market electric SUV with three rows of seats in the US later this year and the EV9 just got detailed further. It will be priced around US$60,000 for the long-range version, while the middle...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 14:41

This may be the look of VW's Tesla Model 2 competitor (image: Cupra)

VW to take on Tesla with US$127 billion EV investment including direct Model 2 competitor

While Volkswagen said it will sit out Tesla's EV price war, it now started to cut the tag of its electric vehicles and just announced the most expensive electrification strategy of all major automakers. The EV shift will cost it u...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2023 15:02

Cybertruck's light bar pops open to reveal a huge frunk (image: @MatthewDR/Twitter)

Cybertruck may land the F-150 Lightning frunk and the biggest console display on a Tesla

A new generation of Tesla console display awaits those who purchase its first electric Cybertruck pickup, report insiders. It will be larger than what Tesla uses now, and it will also equip the Cybertruck with a big powered frunk ...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2023 09:50

ENGWE M20 e-bike with up to 94 miles of range launches with early-bird offers

ENGWE has just introduced the new M20 as its first cruiser-style electric bike. The fat-tire two-wheeler boasts a hub motor with a max power output of 1000 watts (W) and a max speed of 28 miles per hour (mph). It is also rated for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2023 17:45

E-Mobility

Stricter US car emissions mandate a boon for Tesla as unions warn of botched gas vehicles phase-out

Tesla opens its V4 Superchargers to other EV owners who praise the long cable parking comfort

Tesla Wireless Charging Platform teardown reveals a lot of copper and perhaps less thermal paste than you might expect

Toyota to claw back US market from Tesla with big electric SUV and 125-mile battery hybrids

ASYNC A1 unusual e-bike with 1920 Wh battery is crowdfunding

Base Model 3 tax credit slashed 50% as Tesla cuts pricing to compensate

Tesla car camera recordings can be geolocated as some employees poked fun at private info

New Toyota Prius Prime with 44-mile electric range is out as a de facto US$32,000 EV for urban commuters

Tesla tips the Model 2 and Cybertruck battery sizes plus van and bus goals in US$10T Master Plan 3

FUELL launches Flluid-2 & 3 e-bikes with up to 225-mile range

Volkswagen ID.7: New flagship all-electric sedan gets ready for April 2023 world premiere

New solid-state battery coating nearly doubles volumetric energy density

Eunorau Flash e-bike with 220-mile range has just arrived

Model 2 priced at US$22,000 may look like smaller Model Y as Tesla plans for 2 million production rate at Giga Mexico

Tesla unveils CyberVault home charging package with Cybertruck-inspired box design

GM EVs will get the full tax credit and come with free Google Maps navigation

No base Tesla Model 3 subsidies after April 18 as Treasury outs new EV battery tax credit guidelines

Tesla honors the Cybertruck design peddling gift pack of expensive GigaBier brewed with unique Cyberhops strain

Tesla may keep the Model 3/Y eligible for tax credits and gain M3P battery access with Ford's factory move

Tesla hires semi-solid state battery specialist for mass production of cheaper 4680 cells

NIO demos its new EV battery swap station network that loads a fully charged pack in less than 3 minutes

Rotwild R.X275: Extremely light electric MTB weighing less than 35 lbs revealed

Volkswagen ID.2 X: Small electric SUV based on VW's Tesla Model 2 competitor shows up in a gorgeous render image

New Kia EV9 details emerge including 800V charging

Used electric cars show minimal range loss at the 100,000-mile warranty mark as battery health issues are rare

US-Japan pact on EV battery materials hints at final Treasury Department tax credit guidelines

Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro launch with gravel tires, remote unlocking and centrally-mounted displays

CATL to start mass production of Tesla Model 3 LFP and Model Y 4680 energy density-beating batteries

Federal EV and battery subsidies may cost US$575 billion more than budget as tax credit recipients multiply

LG may supply LFP and 4680 batteries to Tesla and Toyota as it greenlights Arizona factory

Samsung and LG meeting with Lucid on cylindrical battery and dual-stack OLED display for new EV models

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist without ultrasonic sensors rolls out to more cars but performance varies

Mercedes EQG: Electric G-Class prototype runs into trouble during test drive on legendary German race track

Ford finances steep EV loss with US$10 billion in legacy ICE vehicle profits

Tesla warns that Model 3 may lose US$7,500 credit over LFP battery as its second-hand prices fall most on record

Redesigned Tesla Model 3 will have new FSD and parking cameras but rely on GPS for outdoor temperature

Tesla Autopilot vindicated in a triple Model S fatality as investigators deem driver impairment at fault

Tesla owners pay 74% higher premium as insurers often total new EVs with battery 'going straight to the grinder'

Drastic lithium price nosedive may bring EV profit margin respite rather than cheaper electric cars

Tesla cars without ultrasonic sensors finally get camera-only parking assistance update but only for FSD owners

Public Tesla FSD 11.3.2 update released with better blind spot visuals as HW4 brings drastic field of view increase

Himiway announces new e-bike line-up with Pony, Rambler and Rhino models

Samsung jumps on the LFP and solid-state EV battery production bandwagon

Powerful V4 Supercharger stations now active as Tesla balks at pay screen subsidy requirement

VW beats Tesla to the Model 2 punch with cheap ID.2 hatch offering 280-mile range

New Tesla Supercharger design offers much longer cables and easier charging bay parking

Spacious Kia EV9 electric SUV offers middle seats facing the last row as it gets detailed prior to US launch

VW to take on Tesla with US$127 billion EV investment including direct Model 2 competitor

Cybertruck may land the F-150 Lightning frunk and the biggest console display on a Tesla

ENGWE M20 e-bike with up to 94 miles of range launches with early-bird offers

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