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Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

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A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, led by Matthew McDowell, associate professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Materials Science and Engineering, is using an aluminum-foil-based anode in a solid-state Li-ion battery to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid lineup looks optimized for the outdoors

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The redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe broke cover earlier this week with a more outdoorsy exterior that will likely pair with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Expected to reach U.S. showrooms for the 2024 model year, this fifth-generation Santa Fe goes in a different styling direction than previous generations, with a boxy profile and angular.

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Duisburg orders 25 Solaris hydrogen buses

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The public transport operator in the German city of Duisburg has chosen Solaris for the delivery of 25 Urbino hydrogen buses—11 of the 12-meter version and 14 articulated, 18-meter vehicles. This marks the first step for Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) in its hourney to transform its fleet to completely emission-free by 2030. These buses will be the first hydrogen vehicles in the city, with delivery scheduled for 2024 for the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen and mid-2025 for the Solaris

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Study: Owner satisfaction is down for Tesla, up for other EVs

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A new J.D. Power study shows a decline in Tesla owner satisfaction, but an increase for other EVs. The annual J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study measures customer satisfaction for the first 90 days of ownership, based on a survey covering 37 vehicle attributes. With a score of 878 out of 1,000 points, Tesla.

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

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Stellantis and Saft reveal prototype of battery that integrates charger and inverter functions in battery modules; IBIS

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After four years of design, modeling and simulation, a team of 25 people comprising CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Stellantis and Saft engineers and researchers unveiled an innovative prototype of an energy storage battery that integrates the inverter and charger functions. Integrating the inverter and charger functions creates a battery that is more efficient, which enhances the battery-electric vehicle range, and is more reliable and less costly.

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Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than non-hybrid

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In California, Jeep is currently offering a lease of the Wrangler 4xe for about $100 per month less than one of the equivalent non-hybrid Wrangler that bears a lower sticker price. Looking at the overall effective monthly cost (including cash due at signing), the deal spotted by CarsDirect amounts to $399 a month for 36 months with $4,499 due at.

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In an industry first, artificial ‘bird nests’ have been built near an offshore wind farm

Electrek

Danish wind giant Ørsted has completed three huge artificial nests designed to house a vulnerable seabird species near the UK’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. more… The post In an industry first, artificial ‘bird nests’ have been built near an offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.

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Magna to invest $790M to build three facilities in Tennessee; supporting Ford BlueOval City

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Magna International will invest more than $790 million to build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee. In addition to the two West Tennessee locations, Magna will also build a stamping and assembly facility in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Ford’s on-site supplier park will allow for vertical integration that helps ensure efficient production at BlueOval City, which will be capable of producing 500,000 electric trucks a year at full production.

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Rivian adds cheaper dual-motor option to R1T, R1S configurator

Electrek

Just a day after new pre-configured dual-motor R1Ts appeared in Rivian’s R1 Shop, Rivian has now added the new “Dual-Motor” and “Performance Dual-Motor” options to its online configurator for new vehicles, letting customers add these options to their custom R1 builds. more… The post Rivian adds cheaper dual-motor option to R1T, R1S configurator appeared first on Electrek.

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EU Commission approves €850M French measure to support ArcelorMittal in partial decarbonization of steel production

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The European Commission has approved , under EU State aid rules, a €850-million French measure to support ArcelorMittal France in partially decarbonizing its steel production processes. France notified the Commission of a €850-million measure to support ArcelorMittal’s project aimed to partially decarbonise its steel production in Dunkirk, where it operates three blast furnaces producing liquid hot metal from a mixture of iron ore, pellets, coke, coal and preheated air.

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

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CATL establishes aviation unit as it moves closer to electric airplane development

Electrek

China’s leading EV maker Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL as its better known, established a new aviation unit this week, signaling electric airplane development may be closer than expected. more… The post CATL establishes aviation unit as it moves closer to electric airplane development appeared first on Electrek.

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EU Commission approves German federal and state funding of up to €2B for thyssenkrupp’s tkH2Steel decarbonization project

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The EU Commission has granted state aid approval for German federal and state government funding of the tkH 2 Steel decarbonization project ( earlier post ) in a total amount of around €2 billion. This will take place via two interlinked funding instruments—Initial Grant and Conditional Payment—thus underwriting and promoting the innovative plant technology and an early end to the use of natural gas.

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Tesla Cybertruck orders reach 1.9 million as Musk details ‘off the hook’ demand

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Tesla Cybertruck orders have surpassed 1.9 million just days after CEO Elon Musk detailed that demand for the vehicle is “so off the hook, you can’t even see the hook.” Tesla Cybertruck orders are swelling to the point that people are still throwing deposits down even though they may be waiting four or five years until they receive their truck.

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BMW’s first electric 5 series sedan, the i5, begins rolling off the assembly line

Electrek

Fresh off the assembly line, BMW celebrated the official start of production on its first electric 5 series sedan, the BMW i5 , on Friday. more… The post BMW’s first electric 5 series sedan, the i5, begins rolling off the assembly line appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Why Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) Is Years Away From Working

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In this article, I explain the reason why I don’t think Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) will work for many years, based on 5 years of using the product. My Experience With Tesla Autopilot And FSD Beta I’m a data engineer and I’ve been developing software for 40 years for major Fortune 500 companies.

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Komatsu just debuted an all-new electric mini excavator

Electrek

Komatsu, the world’s second-largest construction equipment maker after Caterpillar, has premiered a new 3-ton class electric mini excavator. more… The post Komatsu just debuted an all-new electric mini excavator appeared first on Electrek.

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Magna to invest $790 million to build three new facilities in Tennessee

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Magna International Inc., one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is investing more than US$790 million in the U.S. to build three new supplier facilities, two of which will be housed at Ford’s BlueOval City campus in Tennessee. In addition to the two West Tennessee locations, Magna will also build a stamping and assembly facility in […] The post Magna to invest $790 million to build three new facilities in Tennessee appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck with a new darker camouflage wrap has been spotted and it gives the electric pickup truck an interesting look. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo Delays EX90 to Deal With LiDAR Software Integration Issues

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As the automotive world moves closer to semi-autonomous and someday, autonomous driving functions, vehicles will need more sensors and advanced tools to “feel” their way through the surrounding environment. Volvo plans to do that with the upcoming EX90 EV, but it appears the advanced sensor array could be causing delays. Volvo said it delayed the EX90 to mid-2024 to sort out issues with the LiDAR system’s software.

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Volvo is pushing back EX90 production again, here’s when we can expect the electric SUV

Electrek

If you are waiting on Volvo’s new flagship EX90 electric SUV , you may have to wait a little longer. EX90 production has been pushed back another “five or six months.” more… The post Volvo is pushing back EX90 production again, here’s when we can expect the electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Oh Crap: Sewage Leak Causes Chaos on Connecticut Interstate

The Truth About Cars

A tractor-trailer leaking sewage onto a portion of I-95 in Connecticut resulted in numerous crashes and some impromptu off-roading this week. Vehicular casualties included a couple of totaled police vehicles that found themselves at the mercy of a truck sliding through human waste.& While the situation certainly stinks for those involved, it’s okay to laugh.

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New Mercedes-AMG GLC Debuts With 680 HP Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain

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More power, more equipment, more driving pleasure: The new Mercedes-AMG GLC replaces its highly successful predecessor with a host of innovations. The performance SUV is available in two performance levels and trim levels: as the entry-level model GLC 43 and as the first performance plug-in hybrid SUV GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE. The plug-in hybrid powertrain exclusive to Mercedes-AMG in […] The post New Mercedes-AMG GLC Debuts With 680 HP Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain appeared first on Electric Ca

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Courts: Mahindra Can Continue Selling Roxor In the United States

The Truth About Cars

Copyright laws in other countries often aren’t as robust as they are here, which is how we ended up with several Chinese vehicles that look exactly like American and European models. Indian automaker Mahindra has long sold the Roxor, a surprisingly strong lookalike of the Jeep Wrangler, but it has faced a legal challenge from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jeep’s parent company.

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EU approves over €2bn for decarbonising steel production in France and Germany

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The European Commission has approved over €2bn in State aid for decarbonising steel production in France and Germany with renewable hydrogen. The post EU approves over €2bn for decarbonising steel production in France and Germany appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Quota Time: Connecticut Troopers May Have Faked 1000s of Citations

The Truth About Cars

As if tagging drivers in a questionable speed trap wasn’t enough, it is being alleged troopers in the Nutmeg State have falsified thousands of traffic tickets. According to local media , an audit stemming from an internal investigation has apparently uncovered a scheme in which troopers faked upwards of 26,000 tickets over a seven-year period. That’s cause enough for concern but compounded by the allegation that these actions were taken in order to line their own pockets since so-called ‘product

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SkyDrive lands another pre-order in Vietnam for 100 of its three passenger eVTOLs

Electrek

It’s been a busy week for Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive, who has announced its second pre-order agreement in two days, its latest coming from CT UAV in Vietnam. That puts pre-orders for the company’s new SKYDRIVE eVTOL up to 200 in Vietnam alone. more… The post SkyDrive lands another pre-order in Vietnam for 100 of its three passenger eVTOLs appeared first on Electrek.

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MINI reveals retro-inspired interior for new Cooper Electric

Electric Cars Report

Revealing another layer, MINI has issued a teaser of the interior design that will be featured on future MINI models. The first of these models that make up the New MINI Family are set to debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich Germany September 1. The teaser includes two animated digital films that […] The post MINI reveals retro-inspired interior for new Cooper Electric appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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UK will receive £1bn digitalisation boost through Electronic Trade Documents Act

Innovation News Network

Learn more about the Electronic Trade Documents Act and how it will pave the way for digital infrastructure in trade. The post UK will receive £1bn digitalisation boost through Electronic Trade Documents Act appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Stellantis and Saft Reveal a Smarter, More Efficient Battery for Autos and Stationary Power

Electric Cars Report

After four years of design, modeling and simulation, a team of 25 people comprised of CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Stellantis and Saft engineers and researchers today unveiled an innovative prototype of an energy storage battery that integrates the inverter and charger functions. Integrating the inverter and charger functions creates a battery that […] The post Stellantis and Saft Reveal a Smarter, More Efficient Battery for Autos and Stationary Power appeared fir

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Nissan Adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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After Ford adopted Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) — basically, it’s Supercharger standard — one of my big questions was whether Nissan would do the same. For one, Nissan was the company that we pushed years ago to go this route, in part because it seemed like the most likely to do so.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets new dark wrap following fresh details

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Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a new dark wrap just days after the Q2 Earnings Call when the automaker updated owners with fresh details regarding the testing and validation of the all-electric pickup ahead of production. Tesla has been testing the Cybertruck on public roads for quite some time now, but only recently did the automaker start wrapping the vehicle before it took it out for drives.

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Join us again at IAA Mobility show in Munich September 5th – 10th

Electrek

We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility Show 2023 September 5th – 10th as both Media sponsors and attendees. If you want to see the latest in automobiles and mobility first hand, you should pick up some tickets and join us. more… The post Join us again at IAA Mobility show in Munich September 5th – 10th appeared first on Electrek.

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Arizona Updates Its EV Charging Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

Arizona’s Department of Transportation recently held a meeting updating the public on its EV charging plans for the Infrastructure Bill, and took the time to get more input from the public. In this article, I’ll cover some of the highlights from that meeting.

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QuietKat launches full-suspension electric moped with 2-speed motor

Electrek

QuietKat, widely known as a largely outdoorsman’s e-bike brand for hunters and other off-road riders, is taking its powerful e-bike design to the pavement with the new QuietKat Lynx electric moped. more… The post QuietKat launches full-suspension electric moped with 2-speed motor appeared first on Electrek.

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