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3 EV Charging Station Business Models for 2023

Setec Powerr

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the benefits of sustainable transportation. However, the lack of charging infrastructure remains a major barrier to wider EV adoption. Therefore, there is a growing demand for EV charging stations, and this presents a promising business opportunity for entrepreneurs who are interested in the green economy.

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Researchers devise seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer for turning seawater into hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University with collaborators at the University of Oregon and Manchester Metropolitan University have developed a seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer. The design proved successful in generating hydrogen gas without producing large amounts of harmful byproducts.

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VW plans 25 EVs qualifying for $7,500 tax credit by 2030

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen plans to sell 25 all-electric models in the U.S. by 2030, all of which will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit under new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules, the top U.S. executive of VW said in an interview with Bloomberg (via Automotive News Europe). "We have a great opportunity in the U.S.," VW Group of America CEO Pablo.

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Ford to invest C$1.8 billion in Oakville complex for EV manufacturing in Canada

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada. The campus, to be renamed Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex, will begin to retool and modernize in the second quarter of 2024 to prepare for production of next-generation EVs.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandated

Green Car Reports

The EPA on Thursday proposed a new phase of tougher emissions standards for model years 2027 to 2032 that would trigger a massive increase in the sales of EVs—but not technically mandate them. The proposed standards aims for fleet average emissions of 82 grams of CO2 per mile by the 2032 model year, a 56% reduction in emissions from the.

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Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production

Green Car Congress

Kia held a groundbreaking ceremony for its dedicated plant for the production of battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV). Kia will invest around one trillion KRW (approximately US$758 million) to secure 99,000 acres of land, with the company planning to start mass-production in the second half of 2025. It plans to produce 150,000 units in the first full year, with the potential to expand in line with future market conditions.

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Arnold Magnetic Technologies and Cyclic Materials partner on rare earth circular supply chain

Green Car Congress

Arnold Magnetic Technologies , a subsidiary of Compass Diversified and global manufacturer of high-performance magnets and more for mission critical applications, is partnering with Cyclic Materials , a pioneer in developing more sustainable domestic supply chains for rare earth elements. Arnold and Cyclic will work together to develop a rare earth recycling program, creating a circular supply chain for rare earth materials.

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Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo

Electrek

Tesla has delivered a new fleet of up to 21 Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo as the automaker slowly ramps up the much-delayed vehicle program. more… The post Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo appeared first on Electrek.

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POSCO and Honda to explore partnering on EV battery recycling, materials, electric steel

Green Car Congress

POSCO Holdings and Honda Motor have begun exploring a comprehensive partnership toward the realization of carbon neutrality. The two companies will explore possible collaboration in the following key areas: Adoption of ultra-high tensile steel sheet, which contributes to the further reduction of vehicle weight, and automotive steel sheet produced through a process that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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VW brand chief not concerned with e-fuels: ‘by 2035, combustion is over’

Electrek

VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said that recent discussion over an e-fuel exception to EU’s 2035 gas car ban is “unnecessary noise” and that “by 2035 [combustion engines] are over anyway,” in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. more… The post VW brand chief not concerned with e-fuels: ‘by 2035, combustion is over’ appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The change, petitioned for by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 2021, would decrease the EV fuel economy values used in calculating CAFE compliance, thereby forcing automakers to either sell more EVs

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Tesla Wins Best Overall Luxury Brand From KBB!

CleanTechnica EVs

For new electric vehicle buyers, more options are available now than ever before. Although several new EVs are available to consumers, it can still be daunting to choose between the many options out there, and to find something within your budget.

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Mar

CN EV Post

This article shares the CPCA's rankings of the best-selling models and car companies in China for March. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. CnEVPost highlighted the NIO ET5 and Tesla's Model Y on these lists in yesterday's articles.

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The UK is about to build its largest-ever grid-scale battery

Electrek

Battery maker Invinity Energy Systems has been awarded £11 million ($13.7 million) by the British government to build the UK’s largest-ever grid-scale battery storage. more… The post The UK is about to build its largest-ever grid-scale battery 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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EPA proposal details, VW ambition, Americans support EV incentives: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

VW is planning a great many U.S. models eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount. Americans are on board with EV incentives but not mandates. And the EPA proposes standards that effectively align with California, without an EV mandate. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The U.S. EPA has proposed tough new vehicle emissions rules.

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Tesla U.S. sales trajectory confuses analysts

Teslarati

New data on Tesla registrations from the year’s first quarter is splitting and confusing analysts. Tesla is by far the top EV seller in the United States. According to new data from Experian , Tesla still controls more marketshare than all 23 of its competitors combined. Nonetheless, many of the indicators from the new data are setting off alarms for some analysts, creating divided opinions and confusion.

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BYD Dolphin Coming To Europe — €30,000 Price Estimate

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD already sells its vehicles in over 400 cities in 70 countries around the world. BYD’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales in 2022 surpassed 1.85 million units, and this year BYD is hoping to sell over 3 million of these plug-in hybrid and full battery-electric vehicles. The optimistic target for BYD is closer to 3.

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BMW XM Label Red PHEV Debuts As The Most Powerful Production BMW M Ever

Electric Cars Report

More powerful, more exclusive, more extravagant: just a few months after production got underway of the new BMW XM, BMW M GmbH revealed the flagship version of its first-ever high-performance car with an electrified drive system. The BMW XM Label Red brings together an M HYBRID system with extra power and bespoke design accents that […] The post BMW XM Label Red PHEV Debuts As The Most Powerful Production BMW M Ever appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Alternatives to permanent magnet motors in EV traction applications

Charged EVs

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture. I won’t sprain my shoulder patting myself on the back for a prediction that took 10 years to (partially) come true, but it does seem that the days of the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, or PMSM, and the AC Induction Motor, or ACIM, dominati

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GM Leads $50 Million Funding Round in EnergyX to Unlock U.S.-Based Lithium Supply for Rapidly Scaling EV Production

Electric Cars Report

Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) and General Motors announced that GM Ventures is leading a $50 million Series B financing round in EnergyX, and has entered into a strategic agreement to develop EnergyX’s lithium extraction and refinery technology. The collaboration is focused on unlocking the North American supply of lithium, a critical material for EV […] The post GM Leads $50 Million Funding Round in EnergyX to Unlock U.S.

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Regulatory filing: VW ID.7 coming to China

CN EV Post

The ID.7 is 4,956 mm long and is powered by an electric motor with a peak power of 150 kW. The new model of Volkswagen's ID family, the ID.7, may not be far from its launch in China, as it enters a regulatory catalog. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology today announced the latest batch of models that will soon be allowed to be sold, and the ID.7 from FAW-Volkswagen is included.

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Audi selects Ohme as a new official smart charger partner

Electric Cars Report

Award-winning smart charging company Ohme is a new official charging partner for Audi in the UK. The agreement will see Audi recommend Ohme chargers for all its electrified vehicle sales with an Ohme Home Pro charger in showrooms for customers to view. “Our partnership with Audi underlines Ohme’s position as one of the UK’s fastest […] The post Audi selects Ohme as a new official smart charger partner appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Multi-functional photonic filter could support future 6G advancements

Innovation News Network

A newly-developed photonic filter can separate communication signals from noise and suppress interference across the frequency spectrum. The post Multi-functional photonic filter could support future 6G advancements appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford's Oakville Complex in Ontario, Canada is transformed to build next-gen EVs

EV Specifications

Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada – a key part of the company’s plan to scale production of electric vehicles and make them more accessible to millions of customers. The campus, to be renamed Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex, will begin to retool and modernize in the.

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Mercedes-Benz Q1 sales driven by electric and Top-End vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 503,500 units (+3%) in the first quarter with Top-End and battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales up 18% and 89% respectively. Despite ongoing supply-chain disruptions, economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, G-Class, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Entry segment* electric vehicles posted strong sales figures.

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BMW BEVs more than double again in Q1

EV Specifications

The BMW Group posted significant growth in its global sales of fully-electric vehicles (+83.2%) in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, the BMW Group delivered a total of 64,647 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles to customers in the first three months of the year. The BMW brand was able to more than double its sales of fully-electric vehicles in the first quarter, with 55,979 units delivered to.

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Rivian R1S Might Be The Best SUV Ever Made, Says Marques Brownlee

InsideEVs

Steep pricing aside, the tech reviewer finds it hard to fault the Rivian R1S electric SUV.

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Tesla’s pricing strategy comes down to one key difference from its competitors

Teslarati

Tesla’s pricing strategy comes down to one key difference from its competitors, and as the automaker recently cut pricing for the fifth time this year, the method to its madness is being further examined. Tesla’s most recent price cuts on Friday are a far cry from its most drastic, which came in January after the Model Y was discounted by $13,000, nearly 20 percent on some trim levels.

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Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3

Electrek

Tesla is preparing to launch Powerwall 3, the third generation of its home battery pack, according to information obtained by Electrek. more… The post Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance gets 14.7% price cut in Hong Kong

Teslarati

Tesla continues to cut the prices of its vehicles worldwide. Next up is Hong Kong, where the Model 3 Performance will get a 14.7% price cut. Tesla is also expected to reduce the price of the Model 3 Long Range, Model Y Performance, and Model Y Long Range in Hong Kong. Local Chinese media reported that Tesla is expected to cut the Model 3 and Model Y prices in Hong Kong by April 15.

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Check out this 100% electric travel trailer that packs more solar power than most homes

Electrek

The new 2024 Living Vehicle HD is the perfect solution for those looking to explore the outer limits of what nature has to offer. The Living Vehicle HD takes off-grid adventuring to the next level, featuring the most solar power ever installed on an electric travel trailer and a unique water regeneration system that can create its own water supply. more… The post Check out this 100% electric travel trailer that packs more solar power than most homes appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Megapack receives huge software update, may save operators millions

Teslarati

The Tesla Megapack has received a software update, which a company representative claims could save operators “muli-millions.” The current all-star on the Tesla Energy lineup is the Megapack. With its incredible ability to help communities save millions of dollars while reducing their carbon footprint, it’s no wonder the product has a two-year backlog of customers , which is only expected to grow.

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EPA releases new emissions rules: 60% EV by 2030, saves US trillions

Electrek

The EPA is announcing expected new emissions rules today that will save Americans trillions of dollars in health and fuel costs, avoid nearly 10 billion tons of emissions, and result in an EV market share of about 60% by 2030 and 67% by 2032. The rules are an improvement from President Biden’s previous commitment of 50% electric by 2030. But they’re also far ahead of what many automakers are planning, leaving millions of EV sales up for grabs come 2030. more… The post EPA releases new emissions

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Tesla Model Y leads Germany’s EV sales, overall dominance still contested

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y is officially the best-selling electric vehicle in Germany yet again; however, overall car market dominance remains contested. The Tesla Model Y has been a world beater since it hit European shores , consistently achieving top sales spots across the continent. In fact, the Model Y was so good it even ousted the ever-popular Tesla Model 3, despite its higher price tag.

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