Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment (2023 CMA), which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. Based on the results of the Assessment, DOE has determined the 2023 DOE Critical Materials List of energy-specific critical and near-critical materials through 2035.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2023

What makes the 2025 Volvo EX30, in rear-wheel-drive form with a projected range rating of 275 miles, possible at its remarkable starting price of around $35,000—the price that tripped up Tesla some years ago? It’s undoubtedly the EX30’s manufacture in China, where labor costs are roughly akin to those in Mexico. The EX30.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Trucking moved two-thirds of US domestic freight in terms of tonnage and three-fourths of freight in terms of value in 2021, according to analysis by the US Department of Energy (DOE). “Air” includes shipments moved by air or a combination of truck and air in commercial or private aircraft. “Other and unknown” includes movements not elsewhere classified such as flyaway aircraft, and shipments for which the mode cannot be determined.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2023

Chevrolet has canceled plans for a base 1LT version of the Blazer EV, the brand confirmed to Green Car Reports on Monday. The detail, which GM hadn’t yet confirmed publicly, came in follow-up queries regarding its announcement regarding first deliveries of the 2024 Chevy Blazer, initially in RS AWD versions. Chevrolet clarified that the.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Teamsters Union was served legal notice on Monday that Yellow Corp.—one of the US’ largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers—is ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Today’s news is unfortunate but not surprising. Yellow has historically proven that it could not manage itself despite billions of dollars in worker concessions and hundreds of millions in bailout funding from the federal government.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ford is lowering its 2023 EV production targets, pointing to vehicle prices as a reason for the slowdown. The automaker now expects to be building 600,000 EVs a year sometime in 2024, Ford CEO Jim Farley said Monday in a discussion of the automaker's quarterly earnings report. Ford has been saying since 2021 (when it doubled EV targets) that it.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ford lowers EV expectations this year. The base $45,000 Blazer EV isn’t arriving. And how will Volvo manage to deliver an EV at the $35,000 Tesla struggled with? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has dropped plans for a $44,995 Blazer EV 1LT version, the company revealed to Green Car Reports Monday. Although with a base.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is delivering its integrated axle drive EMR3 (3 rd generation, Electronics Motor Reducer) to Honda for its new B-segment all-electric SUV. In Europe this vehicle, based on Honda’s new e:N Architecture F, will be marketed under the name e:Ny1. ( Earlier post.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 1, 2023

Carlton Power has secured planning permission to develop a £750m battery energy storage system in Greater Manchester, the largest worldwide. The post Carlton Power granted permission for £750m UK battery energy storage system appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Nikola Corporation and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced an agreement in which subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will purchase 13 Nikola zero-emission Class 8 trucks as the transportation company focuses on its sustainability efforts and reducing the intensity of its carbon emissions. The initial truck order will include 10 battery-electric and three hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, with delivery of the first vehicles expected in August 2023.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

Today's UCOTD takes us back to the 1970s, as this 52,000-mile 1975 Datsun 280Z, which comes to us from Pennsylvania, is on sale for $25,000. The seller says this car is in good condition and has been covered and garaged its entire life. It apparently has all the original parts except for the shift knob and boot -- and the seller still has those parts.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase Pan American Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda S.A. (ADLF), a company with exploration tenements in Chile’s prospective Atacama region, and to enter a joint venture with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile ( Codelco ) to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda’s assets. Aqua de la Falda started as a joint venture between Codelco and Canadaa-based Yamana Gold.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

@渡海 In reply to 渡海. Evidently you consider NIO management will be losers too; you are excited about the idea of NIO trying to attain 50K LESS than NIO management's "confident' forecast made in April. 20k per month from here gives a 2023 total of ~175K. Ouch!

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Rio Tinto has committed $150 million to create a Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London to find innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition. The ‘Rio Tinto Center for Future Materials’ will fund research programs to transform the way vital materials are produced, used and recycled, and make them more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

NHTSA announced that it launched a new investigation into newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over 12 reports drivers are losing steering control and power steering. more… The post Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

Archer Aviation, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company, has significantly expanded its partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) by signing new contracts with the US Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. This new execution phase of the partnership includes the delivery of up to six of Archer’s Midnight aircraft to the Air Force, the sharing of additional flight test data and certification related test reports, pilot training, and the developmen

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

Good news for those looking to buy Ford’s electric truck. Ford Motor announced Tuesday that F-150 Lightning orders have increased by 600% following the drastic price cuts last month. The automaker says it’s now on track to triple annual production capacity by this fall to meet the higher demand. more… The post Ford says F-150 Lightning price cuts are driving up orders as production ramp begins appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Please be aware that I am not an electrician and do not pretend to have any technical expertise. I am exploring the possibilities of what can actually done with EVs when necessary. You can read part 1 of this exploration into V2L capability here.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

A rare video of Tesla’s Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas has leaked as the electric truck is believed to be close to hitting the market. more… The post Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over Tesla’s 20 years in business, the company has ruffled a few feathers from those who want to maintain the status quo. Of course, traditional automakers and fossil fuel companies were opposed to Tesla’s very existence from the beginning, for obvious reasons. Tesla showed the world that EVs could be both practical and fun.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

Kia opened online reservations for its flagship EV9 electric SUV in Canada on Monday. Despite only allocating just over 500 EV9 models, the electric SUV received “notably high” reservations. So much so Kia plans to relaunch the program. more… The post Kia pauses EV9 reservations in Canada as demand outpaces low supply appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Specifications

AUGUST 1, 2023

onsemi announced a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) for Magna to integrate onsemi's EliteSiC intelligent power solutions into its eDrive systems. By integrating onsemi's industry-leading EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna eDrive systems can offer better cooling performance and faster acceleration and charging rates, improving efficiency and increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Lectric XP 3.0 is already the best-selling electric bike model in the US. But when the team at Lectric eBikes announced they were planning to make it better than ever with the addition of hydraulic disc brakes, that was the proverbial cherry on top. more… The post $999 Lectric XP 3.0 complete review: Best value fat tire e-bike gets even better appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 1, 2023

EVgo, one of the largest public fast charging networks in the U.S., and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding collaboration to expand fast charging infrastructure. First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast charging […] The post EVgo and GM Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall as Part of Metropolitan Charging Collaboration appeared first on Electric Cars

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

Tesla has submitted a plan to build nine electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas. more… The post Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Noodoe

AUGUST 1, 2023

Future school buses are just around the corner; more campuses are upgrading their school bus fleets to new quiet, sustainable, electric-powered models. Here's your five-step checklist to get electric buses charged and ready. The post Get EV Ready Checklist: Your New Electric School Bus Fleet appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

A new three-row Subaru electric SUV is expected to hit the market in the next few years. Toyota will build the EV at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. more… The post Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 1, 2023

With its spacious interior, advanced technology and performance-oriented drive concept, the AMG EQE SUV is the most versatile electric vehicle in the performance and sports car brand’s portfolio. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is now available in U.S. dealerships and starts at $109,300. The Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV features an extensive list of standard equipment for […] The post 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV to start at $109,300 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

Tuesday’s batch of Green Deals are now live and headlined by some all-time lows on Segway’s flagship SuperScooter GT EVs. Delivering as much as $1,000 in savings on the higher-end releases, the savings also continue over to deep discounts on REI e-bikes, Jackery power stations, and much more. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.

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EV Specifications

AUGUST 1, 2023

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 Group is thus forging ahead with its local electrification strategy. The aim is to swiftly tap into new customer and market segments, thereby systematically leveraging the potential of China’s dynamically growing e-mobility market.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

Hyundai Motor America had a record month in July, with IONIQ 5 electric SUV sales reaching their highest monthly total. The automaker’s second dedicated EV, the IONIQ 6, is also seeing high demand. more… The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV sales soar, breaking new US monthly record in July appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 1, 2023

I have been quite bullish on the transition to electric mobility on the African continent. That’s because there are quite a number of factors that will help catalyze the transition at a much faster pace than most expect.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you’ll get. more… The post Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

Toyota's Land Cruiser is back after three years. And it will have a base price in the mid-$50,000s. There will be just one powertrain -- an i-Force Max hybrid setup that pairs a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack. The electric motor will be integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.

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