Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The new R&D organization will transform from a centralized structure focused on vehicle development to an independent Allianced Tech Organization (ATO).

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Why do pickup trucks have to be so huge, and where are the lean, efficient, manageably-sized electric trucks for the city? Emerging from stealth mode Tuesday, California-based Telo Trucks is revealing its thought-provoking answer to that—in the form of an electric pickup that it claims will have all the cab and bed space of a Toyota Tacoma.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles. Ford transformed its historic plant in Niehl, Cologne—first founded in 1930—as part of a $2-billion investment. Designed to be highly efficient, the 125-hectare site is equipped with a brand-new production line, battery assembly and tooling and automation, enabling an annual production capacity of 250,000+ EVs.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over the potential for engine failure that could cause engine fires. It's an expansion of a recall from last July that now includes 2023 models. Ford issued a stop-sale order to dealers for new in-stock vehicles in the recall population. The expanded recall affects 2020-2023 Ford.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

General Motors plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly to prepare the plant for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks. This investment will enable the company to strengthen its industry-leading full-size truck business. This investment will support new conveyors, tooling and equipment in the plant’s body and general assembly areas.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Consumer interest in EVs is lagging, and cost is partly to blame, according to a new Ipsos study. Despite factors like increased choice of EV models and a revamped federal tax credit ushered in by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), interest in EVs has essentially leveled off, the study suggests. In 2022, 49% of respondents said they were.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era. After discovering a breakthrough, Toyota says it aims to offer solid-state state EV batteries that could potentially offer over 900 miles driving range. more… The post Toyota claims solid-state EV battery tech breakthrough could offer +900 miles driving range appeared f

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $60 million for the creation of an Advanced Battery R&D Consortium ( DE-FOA-0002965 ) to convene major manufacturers of electric drive vehicles in the US, universities, National Laboratory partners, mineral and material suppliers, and other key battery stakeholders to address critical battery needs for the next phase of widescale EV commercialization. ( Earlier post.

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Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2023

Stellantis issued a statement about the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS). The legacy automaker is considering Tesla NACS after Ford and General Motors (GM) announced they were adopting it. “At this time, we continue to evaluate the NACS standard and look forward to discussing more in the future,” Stellantis said in a statement to Reuters , referring to Tesla’s charging design, the North American Charging Standard (NACS)” stated the company. “Our focus

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Rio Tinto will invest $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion) to expand its AP60 ( earlier post ) aluminum smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquière in Canada. The total investment includes up to $113 million (CAN$150 million) of financial support from the Québec government. This expansion, which will coincide with the gradual closure of potrooms at the Arvida smelter on the same site, will enable Rio Tinto to continue meeting customers’ demand for low-carbon, high-quality aluminu

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

An electric truck charging depot that can charge up to 96 trucks at once will service fleets moving cargo to and from the Port of Oakland. more… The post This EV charging depot can charge up to 96 electric semi-trucks at once appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $192 million in new funding for recycling batteries from consumer products; launching an advanced battery research and development (R&D) consortium; and the continuation of the Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize, which began in 2019. With the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary energy storage projected to increase the lithium battery market by as much as ten-fold by 2030, DOE says it is essential to invest in sustainable, reduc

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Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2023

As the second quarter enters its final weeks, Tesla China seems to be gaining momentum in the domestic auto market. This was hinted at in Tesla China’s insurance registrations for the week ending June 11, which reached an impressive 16,400 units as per data from industry trackers. Considering the insurance registrations from the previous week, which numbered an already stellar 14,500 vehicles , the cumulative total of Tesla China’s domestic sales from June 1 to 11 is estimated to hav

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Meta Materials , an advanced materials and nanotechnology company, announced that Prof. Jeff Dahn is joining its Scientific Advisory Board effective 15 June 2023. Prof. Dahn is a pioneering researcher and developer of lithium-ion battery technology and leads a large research group at Dalhousie University. Prof. Dahn’s expertise will bolster META’s endeavors to drive innovation of NCORE and NPORE battery materials, enabling the development of new lithium-ion batteries that are safer, more efficie

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JUNE 13, 2023

SpaceX has selected Ship 25 and Booster 9 for the next Starship test flight as launch pad repairs and upgrades continue. Following the integrated test flight of Ship 24 and Booster 7, which at engine ignition created a “rock tornado” and excavated a significant amount of cement and dirt from underneath the launch mount, SpaceX has been hard at work repairing the launch mount and is now installing a water deluge system.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

EVgo, one of the US’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), will be adding Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors to the EVgo fast charging network across the country following the recent announcements by Ford ( earlier post ) and General Motors (GM) ( earlier post ) that they will be adding NACS to their EVs starting some time in 2025.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has successfully completed development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck. Part of this involved working with global Tier 1 supplier ZF to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) is the world’s largest supplier to […] The post Tevva develops a four times more efficient regen-braking system with ZF appeared fir

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Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2023

Tesla Hardware 4 (HW4) is the company’s newest computer that will help the automaker work toward a more successful self-driving effort. It contains more ports for cameras and was supposed to be one of the first steps toward Vision-only self-driving. However, early dissections of HW4 showed there was room for radar, and a vehicle taken apart by well-known Tesla hacker greentheonly shows radar is still present in the new vehicles.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 13, 2023

From January to May, the Model Y sold 152,461 units at retail in China, up 87.03 percent year-on-year, and was also the best-selling SUV in China during the period.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up more than 50% over the last month in one of the company’s best runs in value ever. Here’s an idea of why Tesla’s stock is gaining momentum. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 13, 2023

A fake rumor yesterday claimed that Mercedes-Benz will use NIO's battery swap network and will build its next-generation models based on NIO's standards.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

Toyota Motor Corporation announced its plans to develop an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious strategy for battery electric vehicles, in response to growing criticism of Japan’s leading automaker’s efforts to combat climate change. The company aims to have a commercial solid-state battery available by 2027 that has a driving range of 1,000 […] The post Toyota unveil plans for solid-state EV with 1,000 km on single charge appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2023

Rimac Automobili has delivered the first Nevera electric vehicle hypercar in the United States through a New York-based dealer in Manhattan Motorcars. The Rimac team was there to watch the groundbreaking initial delivery of the Nevera, which is one of the fastest cars on Earth. Limited to just 150 planned units, the Nevera is built by Rimac in Croatia at Bugatti-Rimac Headquarters.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

To accompany the Renault 5 launch, Renault Group sub-brand Mobilize is launching the Mobilize vehicle-to-grid (V2G) service, giving Renault 5 owners the ability to save on their home charging, reduce their overall electricity bill by feeding power from the vehicle back into their home and selling power back to the grid, opt for carbon-neutral electricity […] The post All-electric Renault 5 will be Renault’s first car to come with a bidirectional on-board charger appeared first on Ele

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma, in an electric pickup the size of a Mini Cooper.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 13, 2023

Tesla has dominated among what became a formidable field of competition to lead the next generation of automobiles. The road to get there, however, was rocky at times, but the all-electric company endured.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit. more… The post Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

Audi Brussels has been producing the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, the Audi Group’s top electric SUV model, since December 2022. Last week, the Brussels plant celebrated the production of 200,000 all-electric Audi models. The anniversary car is an Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron in Soneira Red, which is almost ready for delivery to European customers. […] The post Audi produces 200,000th all-electric vehicle at its Brussels plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

And it’s official. Rivian (RIVN) will lose its position on the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) after its stock price fell over 90% from its all-time high achieved shortly after going public. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) will lose its spot in the Nasdaq-100 index next week, Nasdaq confirms appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

Design and engineering business CALLUM, together with pioneering developer of ultra-fast-charging batteries, Nyobolt, have today revealed the Nyobolt EV. Designed by Julian Thomson, developed and executed by CALLUM together with Nyobolt, it is set to feature Nyobolt’s new advanced battery technology that can charge fully in less than six minutes. David Fairbairn, managing director at […] The post CALLUM & Nyobolt reveal Lotus Elise S1 based EV sports car set for six-minute charge appe

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Teslarati

JUNE 13, 2023

Toyota is one of the world’s most respected carmakers, but there is little doubt that the Japanese auto giant has been lagging in the battery-electric vehicle segment. Over the past years, the company has reiterated its support for hybrid solutions and shunned the idea of a shift to all-electric vehicles, a sentiment that’s been expressed by several Toyota executives across the globe.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

EV maker Polestar revealed Tuesday that the 2024 Polestar 2 will start at $51,300 (including destination fee). Although the price is slightly higher than last year’s model, the 2024 version includes more range and new features. more… The post 2024 Polestar 2 gets slight price bump, but more range and new features included appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

EVgo, one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles, today announced that the company will be adding North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors to its fast charging network across the country following the recent announcements by Ford and General Motors that they will be leveraging NACS starting some time in 2025. […] The post EVgo Announces Plans to Expand NACS Deployments appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

According to Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, GM is building a new $3 billion EV battery plant in the state in a new joint venture with Samsung SDI. The facility will be its fourth battery plant in the US. more… The post GM plans fourth EV battery plant with new Samsung SDI partnership appeared first on Electrek.

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