Tue.Jun 20, 2023

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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

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BMW will showcase its BMW H2R Record Car alongside the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 in the UK in addition to the latest models from its range, including the all-electric drive versions of the BMW 5 Series. BMW Record Car H2R BMW anticipated a future for hydrogen-powered production car with the BMW H2R, which set nine world records back in 2004, using an adapted version of the 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine taken from the BMW 760i.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ reveal set for Aug. 9 in NYC

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The electric luxury SUVs are coming and one iconic nameplate is preparing to enter the chat. On Tuesday, General Motors announced the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will debut in New York City on August 9 as it teased the electric SUV's front lighting signature. The electric Escalade will have some styling cues in common with the gas-powered model. The.

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Rheinmetall develops new plug-and-play solution for heat pumps; 400V and 800V applications

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Rheinmetall now offers a new heat pump as a plug-and-play solution. This compact component comes completely preassembled and filled. Using intelligent thermal management, the new coolant system can increase the range of vehicles and lifespan of materials while simultaneously enhancing passenger comfort. It was developed specifically to enable precision climate control in the passenger compartment as well as intelligent conditioning of batteries in electric vehicles and drive components.

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Rivian adopting Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis considering

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Rivian on Tuesday announced that it will follow Ford and General Motors in adopting the Tesla charge port standard, while recent reports indicate Hyundai and Stellantis are considering doing the same. "Today we signed an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard," Rivian said in a statement published on Twitter, referring.

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

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Mercedes-Benz has produced more than 1,000 eCitaro electric buses

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More than 1,000 units of the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro low-floor electric bus have rolled off the production line in Mannheim in the nearly five years since its start of series production at the end of 2018. The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro combines the tried and tested platform of the best-selling Mercedes-Benz city bus with new technological solutions and a novel design.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) stock soared more than 4% today as automakers are starting to want to secure access to the Supercharger network for their own EV owners. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network appeared first on Electrek.

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You can now buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 for less than a Tesla Model 3

Electrek

Which electric sedan would you buy? With Hyundai’s recent price cuts, the IONIQ 6 is now cheaper to buy than the Tesla Model 3. However, you might want to act fast. The deal ends on July 5, 2023. more… The post You can now buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 for less than a Tesla Model 3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Benchmark: global battery industry needs to invest $514B to meet demand in 2030; $920B by 2035

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Globally, the battery industry needs to invest at least $514 billion across the whole supply chain to meet expected demand in 2030, and $920 billion by 2035, according to a new analysis by Benchmark. Demand for lithium ion batteries is forecast to grow to 3.7 terawatt-hours by 2030, up from around 1 TWh this year. Most of this growth is driven by an ever increasing demand for electric vehicles.

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Tesla and Neoen set to build massive 219MW energy storage system

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Tesla and Neoen will collaborate to build a massive 219MW, four-hour 877 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia near the coal town of Collie that will be powered by 224 2XL Megapacks. The project could expand to 1 GW/4GWh, as it has already landed the necessary approvals to potentially grow to support more sustainable energy reliance in the future.

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Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept features new YASA axial-flux motor, new battery concept

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Mercedes-Benz presented a new sports car study, the Vision One-Eleven. Its technical highlights include the extremely powerful and highly efficient axial-flux motor developed by electric motor specialist YASA. The British company has been a 100% subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG since July 2021. ( Earlier post.) YASA axial flux electric motor (left) compared to common radial flux motor (right).

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

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Rivian latest to climb aboard the NACS hype train, will offer Tesla Supercharger access to drivers

Electrek

American EV automaker Rivian Automotive announced it is embracing the North American Charging Standard (NACS) originally developed and implemented by rival Tesla. Rivian is the latest automaker to embrace the charging standard, joining an ever-growing list OEMs. more… The post Rivian latest to climb aboard the NACS hype train, will offer Tesla Supercharger access to drivers appeared first on Electrek.

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MTU Aero Engines developing 600 kW aviation fuel cell electric powertrain

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MTU Aero Engines is developing fuel cell technology for aviation, initially targeting shorter commuter and regional flights. MTU’s Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) converts liquid hydrogen into electricity to power an electric motor driving the propeller. Among other things, we are forging ahead with the full electrification of the powertrain. We’ve identified converting liquid hydrogen into electricity using a fuel cell as the area with the greatest potential for achieving this.

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Tesla Megapack 2XL to power new giant 877 MWh Neoen battery project

Electrek

The Tesla Megapack 2XL is going to power a new giant 877 MWh battery project developed by France’s Neoen in Western Australia. more… The post Tesla Megapack 2XL to power new giant 877 MWh Neoen battery project appeared first on Electrek.

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New Rolls-Royce small turbine to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

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Rolls-Royce announced its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats.

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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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1st 100% Tesla Police Department

CleanTechnica EVs

The South Pasadena Police Department in California leaves behind every other police department (PD) in America in electrifying its patrol fleet. The South Pasadena PD is in the process of replacing its fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs using Tesla Model Y and Model 3 cars.

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Stellantis, Archer move eVTOL partnership from ‘concept phase’ to ‘execution phase’

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Archer Aviation and Stellantis announced progress in their strategic manufacturing partnership at the 2023 Paris Air Show. ( Earlier post.) With construction now well underway on the first high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility located on an approximately 100-acre campus in Covington, Georgia, Stellantis recently increased its strategic shareholding through a series of purchases of Archer stock in the open market.

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For the first time, US EV charger capacity will overtake rooftop solar in 2023

Electrek

EV charger annual installed capacity is going to overtake distributed solar – that is, rooftop solar on individual homes and businesses – for the first time in 2023 in the US. more… The post For the first time, US EV charger capacity will overtake rooftop solar in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave partner to advance towards full aluminum circularity in commercial aviation

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Constellium SE and TARMAC Aerosave , a company dedicated to storage, maintenance and recycling of aicraft and engines (CFM56 & Leap), will explore the development of technologies and processes to recover aluminum from end-of-life aircraft, and reutilize it within the aerospace value chain, while maintaining material properties and performance. The footprint of aluminum compares very favorably with competing materials used in aircraft production, and recycled aluminum adds to this advantage.

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Stellantis stops stocking non-hybrids in California emissions states

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If you've been considering a Jeep plug-in hybrid, soon you might not have any other options—depending on where you are. Jeep parent Stellantis has stopped stocking non-hybrid models in the 14 California emissions states, Automotive News reported Friday. Dealerships in those states can now only get non-hybrid models ordered by customers.

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Vitesco and ROHM in long-term SiC supply partnership; total project volume of US$1B+ to 2030

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Vitesco Technologies has secured strategically important capacities in energy-efficient silicon carbide power semiconductors through a long-term supply partnership with ROHM – worth more than one billion US dollars until 2030. The development partnership with the manufacturer ROHM, which began in 2020, created the basis for the supply partnership. Vitesco Technologies’ advanced inverters with integrated ROHM SiC chips will be adopted by two customers, to be applied inside electric vehicle powert

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Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector

Electrek

Hyundai confirmed that it is considering adopting Tesla’s NACS connector for its electric vehicles in North America, but it is not ready to pull the trigger as it wants to “look into it from the customer’s perspective” first. more… The post Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga India rumors prompted by Musk-Modi meeting

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Tesla Giga India rumors are being prompted once again by a meeting between CEO Elon Musk and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been set up to take place within the next few days. Modi left for the U.S. early on Tuesday and will meet with Musk, along with 23 others, ranging from a variety of sectors and interests, the Times of India reports. Musk is just one of the meetings that Modi will have, but it is perhaps the most interesting in terms of business development, as Tesla and India have been w

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How Will The Electric Grid Handle 100% Electric Vehicles? (Part 2)

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Part 1 of this series outlined the total increase in grid capacity needed for a 100% electrified light duty vehicle (LDV) fleet in the US by 2040. It showed that with no additional technology, the required grid capacity increase is on the low end of historic grid growth.

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Rivian adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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The Tesla “NACS Coalition” has welcomed its newest member. In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. As noted in a press release , an adapter to Tesla’s Superchargers for Rivian’s vehicles is expected to be available as soon as Spring 2024.

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Buick launches another compelling Ultium-based EV in China for under $30K, still ICE only in the US

Electrek

General Motors (GM) is wasting no time as it looks to keep up in a rapidly evolving Chinese EV market. Buick , GM’s mid-level luxury brand, is embracing the wave of innovation with its second EV based on GM’s Ultium platform, the E4 electric SUV. Yet, in the US, we are stuck with Buick’s ICE vehicles. more… The post Buick launches another compelling Ultium-based EV in China for under $30K, still ICE only in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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1,000th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Electric Bus Rolls off Production Line in Mannehiem

Electric Cars Report

A milestone for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro: More than 1,000 units of the low-floor electric bus rolled off the production line in Mannheim. In the nearly five years since its start of series production at the end of 2018, the eCitaro has become a true success story. This is not only confirmed by many large orders […] The post 1,000th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Electric Bus Rolls off Production Line in Mannehiem appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota Europe boss says the automaker will be ready for 100% EVs from 2035

Electrek

The question on everyone’s mind is – when exactly is Toyota going all electric? Toyota Motor Europe’s chief operating officer recently gave some insights into when the automaker could be planning to sell 100% EVs. more… The post Toyota Europe boss says the automaker will be ready for 100% EVs from 2035 appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Continues EV Expansion in Cologne

CleanTechnica EVs

Last year, Ford announced big EV plans in the United States, with Blue Oval City being the biggest and most ambitious project. However, we have to remember that Ford doesn’t only operate in North America, and it has proven again that it’s in for the big EV game globally.

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These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now

Electrek

Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for the average Joe. more… The post These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla stock pops on Rivian deal, continuing surge toward $1T market cap

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Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) popped more than 3 percent on Tuesday after news of its collaboration with Rivian ( NASDAQ: RIVN ), which will see the latter automaker adopt the former’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. Rivian will also gain access to 12,000 Supercharger locations owned by Tesla in North America starting next Spring.

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Unpacking The Stellantis “No ICE For You” Story

CleanTechnica EVs

The internet is a strange and mysterious place. Information whizzes around at the speed of light and sometimes it gets distorted in the process. There is a story out this week that is causing a lot of consternation among those who like their vehicles to have good old fashioned gasoline-burning internal combustion engines.

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Tesla Model Y wins another award, this time for its utility for families

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Tesla’s Model Y has won the AutoTrader award as the “Best Car for Families” for 2023, highlighting its utility as a great car for those with kids while also being an ideal choice for parents who want the latest and greatest in tech. The Model Y boasts “everything that’s good about the hugely popular Model 3 and builds on it to make a fantastic family car.” A sibling of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla developed the Model Y with the mass-market mindset overwhelmingly p

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Hyundai plans for double-digit profit margins via new EV platform, next-gen batteries

Electrek

The Hyundai Motor Group revealed during its 2023 annual investor day on Tuesday that it would accelerate its transition to electric cars. With an injection of new funds dedicated to EV and battery development, Hyundai is raising its annual EV sales goal to two million by 2030, aiming for over 10% profit margins. more… The post Hyundai plans for double-digit profit margins via new EV platform, next-gen batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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New BMW i5 to Make UK Debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Electric Cars Report

The new BMW 5 Series will be seen in action for the first time in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023. Taking to the hill too will be the ground-breaking BMW H2R Record Car alongside the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen. The new and exclusive BMW M3 CS will tackle the famous […] The post New BMW i5 to Make UK Debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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