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Aranca launches Green Hydrogen Hub to track green hydrogen projects worldwide

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Global research and advisory firm Aranca has launched the Green Hydrogen Hub —an interactive online tool that tracks all green hydrogen proejcts that have come into operations since 2018. It currently is tracking 461 projects. Users can register to gain full access to 10,000+ datapoints showcased on the platform. The tool has a number of uses.

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Whether GM killed the Chevy Bolt EV or not, it’s returning soon

Green Car Reports

GM brought back the Chevrolet Bolt EV this week—as a future affordable EV product peg for the company's product plan. While the timeline is yet to be disclosed for the revamped Bolt EV, the timeline for the current Bolt EV disappearing from dealerships remains confirmed. In April, GM disclosed that it would discontinue the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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QuantumScape working with prospective launch customer in automotive sector

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Lithium-metal solid-state battery company QuantumScape (QS) announced that it is working closely with a prospective launch customer in the automotive sector for the first commercial QS product. QS previously disclosed customer sampling agreements with six automakers and a stationary storage provider as well as product tests with some of the largest consumer electronics players in the world, but this is the first time the company has revealed that it’s actively engaging with a launch partner.

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Tesla skirts Connecticut direct-sales ban with store in tribal casino

Green Car Reports

Roughly a decade after opening its first company-owned stores, Tesla is still fighting direct-sales bans in some states. In Connecticut, it's skirting one such ban by locating a store in a Native American casino. The Mohegan Sun casino on Wednesday announced that Tesla will open a "sales and delivery center" at the casino's mall, with customers.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

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Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. Targeting to install at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban and highway locations, the network will provide reliability, high-powered charging capability, digital integration, appealing locations, various amenities wh

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Future Chevy Bolt EV, Tesla sales workaround, Nissan at a million EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan hits a million EVs. Tesla is getting creative with sales in Connecticut. And GM is bringing back the Bolt EV—but it appears there’s a lot more backstory to it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Did GM actually kill the Chevrolet Bolt EV? While the automaker has hinted multiple times that more affordable EVs are coming.

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Nissan touts a million EVs in 12 years—Tesla's 2023 tally so far

Green Car Reports

Nissan on Tuesday announced that it had surpassed one million global EV sales—a milestone that took 12 years to achieve. The automaker was a pioneer of modern electric cars, launching the first-generation Leaf in December 2010. As the longest-running Nissan EV and the longest-running EV in the North American market, the Leaf accounts for.

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Volkswagen Group investing $700M in XPENG for 5% stake, VW EV development; Audi jointly developing EVs with SAIC

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its position on the Chinese automotive market with cooperations between the VW brand and XPENG and between Audi and SAIC. The VW brand has concluded a technological framework agreement with XPENG. The initial stage of the cooperation will provide for the joint development of two VW-brand electric models for the mid-size segment in the Chinese market.

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Comment on Nio mulls banning PHEVs from accessing its busy chargers by RED

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NIO could Avoid all this by just organizing a RAFFLE or LOTTERY at its SWAP STATIONS. Get rid of Free SWAP and charge $25 for a SWAP.but everytime you SWAP you are ENTERED into a LOTTERY to WIN a NIO ET5. To keep winners LOCAL each SWAP station will have a DISPLAY that shows Number of SWAPS up to 2000. When it reaches 2000 a NIO ET5 is Awarded to a RANDOM NIO owner who swapped at that station.

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Nissan global EV sales surpass 1-million-unit milestone

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Global sales of Nissan Motor electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million unit milestone. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model is currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the US and Europe. In 2022, Nissan started sales of the Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Comment on VW deal sends Xpeng shares surging, but why does Nio also jump? by Philip Waring

CN EV Post

Indeed NIO has been the laggard.by a long long way. if you look back 6 months, or Two years. one suspects due to some manipulation (statistically its stock price movements on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis show this).of markets by those fearing NIO the most. although its quite good at own goals.lack of focus and delivery, and missed opportunities that actually profit shareholders.

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Benchmark: Africa’s lithium production to increase >10x this decade; potentially 12% of global supply

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Africa’s mined lithium production output is set to increase more than ten-fold this decade, according to Benchmark’s Lithium Forecast. This will increase the region’s strength in the supply of critical minerals beyond cobalt, which the continent has historically dominated. Benchmark’s Lithium Forecast shows that the region is expected to account for just 4% of global mined lithium supply this year.

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Comment on Nio mulls banning PHEVs from accessing its busy chargers by nov22

CN EV Post

NIO Power also could set a minimum charging fees equivalent to a full charge of 75 kwh battery. If any PHEV owner want to take advantage of NIO charging piles, PHEV owner will have to pay for 75 kwh even if the PHEV vehicle only has 18 kwh battery.

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SABIC launches new PCR-based NORYL portfolio to help customers reduce carbon footprint

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SABIC recently announced its new PCR-based NORYL resin technology, formulated using 25% or more post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aimed at providing additional, sustainable material options for customers. The technology was validated through the commercialization of several grades, including NORYL NH5120RC3 resin containing 30% PCR content, which helps to lower its global warming potential (GWP) by 10 percent compared to the incumbent, fossil-based grade.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video]

Electrek

Just a few months after setting a world record for the longest flight by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AutoFlight has delivered another world first. The company just shared footage of it showing off not one but three of its Prosperity I prototypes flying at once, and it looks awesome. Check out the full video below. more… The post AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Group launches proving ground for automated driving and parking in Sokolov

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The BMW Group launched its new test site for fully automated development and test drives in Sokolov (Czechia), the Future Mobility Development Center (FMDC). As the first development location of its kind in central Europe, the FMDC, in which BMW Group invested €300 million, will play a key role in the company’s future mobility development. The surrounding terrain in the former mining region offers the suitable real-world conditions for testing of highly and fully automated driving and parking to

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Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving update is ‘mind-blowing,’ but that doesn’t mean much anymore

Electrek

Elon Musk says Tesla’s upcoming new Full Self-Driving v12 update is “mind-blowing,” but that doesn’t mean much coming from him these days. more… The post Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving update is ‘mind-blowing,’ but that doesn’t mean much anymore appeared first on Electrek.

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No, You Won’t Be Flying In Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Planes

CleanTechnica EVs

You really have to work hard to make hydrogen the right choice for aviation, and if the industry succeeds, its costs will be an order of magnitude higher, destroying most of their market.

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Volkswagen EV deliveries up 48% in H1, but guidance cut amid logistics bottlenecks

Electrek

The Volkswagen Group released its first-half (H1) 2023 results Thursday, showing a 48% rise in electric vehicle deliveries. Despite expectations for a higher proportion of EV sales in the second half of the year, Volkswagen has lowered its overall delivery guidance, citing logistics bottlenecks. more… The post Volkswagen EV deliveries up 48% in H1, but guidance cut amid logistics bottlenecks appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai N Models to Receive Carbon Fiber Wheels

The Truth About Cars

The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& A prototype of the new N Performance carbon hybrid wheels were showcased at the Hyundai stand at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed alongside the spicy and all-electric Ioniq 5 N.

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Rivian CEO says buying an ICE vehicle is like ‘building a horse barn,’ R2 will help pull buyers

Electrek

EV maker Rivian is having a big year as production and deliveries gain momentum. However, the company is looking toward the future with its next generation of products. In a recent interview, CEO RJ Scaringe compared buying an ICE vehicle in this day’s age to “building a horse barn in 1910.” He said Rivian’s R2 products would help pull indecisive buyers. more… The post Rivian CEO says buying an ICE vehicle is like ‘building a horse barn,’ R2 will help pull buyers appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Wildly Overestimated Range and Turned Deaf Ear to Complaints, Allege Reuters

The Truth About Cars

It will surprise precisely zero of our readers to learn that some carmakers apply& optimistic & range estimates to their electric vehicles. Prior to EVs taking the stage, it also wasn’t uncommon – especially prior to changes in methods at the EPA – for cars with internal combustion powertrains to bear outsized fuel economy ratings thanks to twisted testing protocols.

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Ford Q2 earnings: EV adoption will be ‘slower than expected,’ pushes back 600K run rate goal

Electrek

Ford Motor released Q2 earnings after market close on Thursday, saying, “EV adoption will be a little slower than expected.” The automaker is pushing back its 600,000 EV run rate goal until next year. more… The post Ford Q2 earnings: EV adoption will be ‘slower than expected,’ pushes back 600K run rate goal appeared first on Electrek.

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Porsche Opens First Charging Lounge In Germany

Electric Cars Report

Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations along Europe’s most important routes, with a premium charging experience one expects of the brand. As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge opened this week outside Bingen am Rhein. Just two minutes from motorway junction A60/A61, it offers six 300-kW DC fast-charging stations […] The post Porsche Opens First Charging Lounge In Germany appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Closer look at Tesla’s strange Cybertruck with Ford F-150 wrap

Electrek

Today, we get a closer look at a Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a mind-boggling wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150 pickup truck. more… The post Closer look at Tesla’s strange Cybertruck with Ford F-150 wrap appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy, moves forward with Starlink launch

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SpaceX delayed the Falcon Heavy Echostar XXIV/Jupiter 3 mission by 24 hours and will move forward with a Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. For a little while, there was hope SpaceX would break the Eastern Range record of back-to-back launches by hosting a Falcon 9 launch at 10:20 p.m. ET (02:20 UTC) and a Falcon Heavy launch at 11:04 p.m.

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Disapproval of Elon Musk is top reason Tesla owners are selling, survey says

Electrek

The disapproval of Elon Musk is the top reason Tesla Model 3 owners are selling their electric vehicles and going for another brand, according to a new survey of 5,000 Model 3 owners. more… The post Disapproval of Elon Musk is top reason Tesla owners are selling, survey says appeared first on Electrek.

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Seven Automakers Unite to Create High-Powered Charging Network Across North America

Electric Cars Report

Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable. The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered EV […] The post Seven Automakers Unite to Create High-Powered Charging Network Across North America appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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Tesla vastly overstates its vehicles’ range, report states

Electrek

A new report out today details that Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, is gaming the EPA system to vastly overstate its vehicles’ range and also diverting claims from drivers who are seeing as little as half the range… more… The post Tesla vastly overstates its vehicles’ range, report states appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

The Truth About Cars

Kia’s SUVs are surprisingly premium and well equipped for the price, and the automaker has had great success with its Telluride three-row. The long-running Sorento is due for a facelift after a few years on sale in its current form, and it appears it’s getting one – at least in South Korea.& Though it’s expected to come here soon, the new Sorento is hitting its home country first.

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In a ‘watershed moment,’ interconnecting the US grid just got a lot more efficient

Electrek

In a much-anticipated move, the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) passed a new rule today that’s finally going to streamline the backed-up US grid interconnection process. more… The post In a ‘watershed moment,’ interconnecting the US grid just got a lot more efficient appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Are 7 Automakers Building A New Charging Network?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, seven automakers announced that they’re teaming up to build a new charging network. Details are still sparse, but in this article, I’ll share some key points from the announcement, speculate on why they’re doing this, and then discuss some of the challenges this new network is going to face.

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QuantumScape (QS) Q2 2023: Higher energy cells delivered, potential launch partner, and 15-minute fast charges

Electrek

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has recently shared its Q2 2023 report, offering several updates on its progress toward reaching commercialization – particularly in the EV segment. The company is reporting stellar milestones including a shipment of high cathode-loading cells to automotive partners as well as details of a potential customer chosen for an official launch of its first product. more… The post QuantumScape (QS) Q2 2023: Higher energy cells delivered, potential launch partn

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Nissan to invest up to €600 million in Renault’s EV division Ampere

Electric Cars Report

Renault Group and Nissan Motor Co. have entered into the definitive agreements contemplated by the binding framework agreement executed and announced on February 6, 2023. The transactions contemplated in these definitive agreements are subject to a limited number of conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals, and completion is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of […] The post Nissan to invest up to €600 million in Renault’s EV division Ampere appeared first on Electric Cars

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