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Sparc Hydrogen to test photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) reactor at CSIRO

Green Car Congress

Sparc Technologies announced that Sparc Hydrogen, a JV between the University of Adelaide, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Sparc Technologies, has executed a Kick-Start agreement with the CSIRO to undertake on-sun testing of Sparc Hydrogen’s photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) reactor at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

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Rivian made progress ramping up EV production in Q2

Green Car Reports

Rivian built 13,992 vehicles and delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, the automaker reported Monday. These new Q2 numbers are up significantly versus the 9,395 vehicles made and 7,946 delivered in the first quarter. And they show that Rivian isn't falling much farther behind on deliveries. A Rivian press release said these.

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Michelin to equip 40 French postal delivery vehicles with Uptis airless puncture-proof tires

Green Car Congress

By 2024, nearly 40 La Poste vans fitted with the Michelin Uptis airless tire ( earlier post ) will deliver letters and parcels in the Lesquin, Valenciennes and Douai sectors, in the Hauts-de-France region (North of France). Three initial vehicles will be put into circulation as of June 27, within the framework of a two-year partnership between La Poste and Michelin, a first in France and Europe—following partnerships already formed in Asia.

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Supplier claims a third more winter EV range with thermal tech

Green Car Reports

Automotive supplier ZF recently unveiled a Porsche Taycan prototype with a number of new components that the company claims can boost cold-weather range by up to a third. It serves to underscore that EVs still have much to gain in terms of how they manage heat and the temperature of the battery pack. The key to this is what ZF calls a central.

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

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Wärtsilä to convert some Stena Line ferries to methanol fuel

Green Car Congress

Technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by Swedish ferry operator Stena Line to carry out and convert some of its vessels to operate with methanol fuel. The conversions will include the fuel supply system and engine modifications, as well as integrating the new installations with the ships’ existing systems. The contracts were booked as order intake by Wärtsilä in June 2023.

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France New EV Record High — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica EVs

France saw a new EV record high of 26.9% market share in June, up from 19.8% year on year. Full electrics grew from 12.8% to 17.4% share, while plugin hybrids grew from 7.0% to 9.4%.

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Comment on Deutsche Bank on China EV sales: Jun gathering momentum by CARS CARS CARS

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Nio 20 000. Let's see. I have mydoubts. Nio has over promised and undelivered. First saying no price cuts then cut prices. management does not instill confidence. And Edison Yu and his team has got EVERY prediction about Nio WRONG.

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MAN offering pre-chamber spark plugs for turbocharged nat gas engines to increase efficiency; hydrogen admixture up to 20% by volume

Green Car Congress

MAN Engines is now offering pre-chamber spark plugs adapted to the respective combustion chamber to all turbocharged natural gas engines of the current MAN E3262, E3268, E0836 and E0834 series as an option, as well as MAN E3872 as obligatory. Due to backward compatibility, existing combined heat and power plants (CHP) with the aforementioned twelve, eight, six and four-cylinder engines can also be retrofitted with pre-chamber spark plugs using the lean combustion process.

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The Electric Echidna — Mining Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

How do you go from Laddertubes to electric mining trucks? Why would you call a truck like that an echidna? These are the questions I put to Beau McKenna, marketing manager of Safescape in Australia.

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Idemitsu introduces new cooling oil for e-axles, electronics and battery systems

Green Car Congress

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has developed an oil that can be used with e-Axle drive units, electronics and battery systems in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs): E AXLE and Electric Parts Cooling Oil. Including this newly developed oil, Idemitsu now offers a lineup of products in six categories for EVs and HEVs with various applications to provide comprehensive support for electric vehicle technology.

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

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Tesla NACS plugs mandated by Kentucky for EV charging state program: report

Teslarati

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) seems to be gaining more traction, with recent reports suggesting that Kentucky recently implemented a policy that mandates EV charging companies to include a NACS plug if they wish to participate in a state program aimed at electrifying highways using federal funds. Tesla’s NACS has been seeing a lot of momentum as of late, with carmakers like Ford, General Motors , Volvo, Polestar, and Rivian announcing that they would be adopting the

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Rivian delivers 12,640 electric vehicles in Q2 2023

Electric Cars Report

Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive announced on Monday it delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter, a 59% jump from the previous quarter. The automaker, which makes electric R1T pickups and R1S SUVs, produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois during the same period. Rivian produced roughly 23,400 vehicles through the second quarter, […] The post Rivian delivers 12,640 electric vehicles in Q2 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Apparent Tesla Model 3 Project Highland unit spotted winter testing in New Zealand

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It appears that Tesla has brought over a Model 3 Project Highland unit at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) in New Zealand. A photo of the apparent vehicle has been shared online. Tesla is currently holding its winter tests at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds, an expansive facility in New Zealand that allows Tesla to winter test its vehicles during the US’ summer months.

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At Last, Single-Photon Cameras Could Peer into Your Brain

Cars That Think

Superconductor-based cameras that can detect a single photon—the smallest smidgeon of light—have existed for 20 years, but they’ve remained confined to laboratories due to the inability to scale them past a few pixels. Now, a team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado has created a 0.4 megapixel single-photon camera—400 times as large as the previous biggest camera of its type.

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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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XPENG Announces EV Delivery Results for June and Q2 2023

Electric Cars Report

XPENG, a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, announced its vehicle delivery results for June and the second quarter 2023. In June 2023, XPENG delivered 8,620 Smart EVs, representing a 15% increase over the prior month, with the P7 series deliveries up 17% over the prior month. The Company has achieved positive delivery growth for five consecutive months. […] The post XPENG Announces EV Delivery Results for June and Q2 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla is valuing Full Self-Driving high only when it’s convenient

Electrek

Tesla is only valuing its Full Self-Driving package high when it’s convenient for the company. When it’s not, like for trade-ins, the automaker is not as optimistic about the value. more… The post Tesla is valuing Full Self-Driving high only when it’s convenient appeared first on Electrek.

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All-electric eEconic leads the Mercedes-Benz charge at Road Transport Expo

Electric Cars Report

One of the most significant additions to Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ electric vehicle line-up, the eEconic, made its first appearance in the UK at this week’s Road Transport Expo event. Diesel-powered Econic models have become the vehicle of choice for many municipal operators, and increasingly for other urban applications. The arrival of the first battery-powered eEconic was […] The post All-electric eEconic leads the Mercedes-Benz charge at Road Transport Expo appeared first on Electric Cars R

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13% Of Passenger Vehicles Sold In Singapore from January To May Of 2023 Were EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla was the topselling battery-electric vehicle brand in Singapore in May, with 90 units sold that month. BYD was second with 58 units registered in May. BMW was third with 47 units, Hyundai in 4th with 44 units, and Mercedes-Benz rounded off the top 5.

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IVECO eDaily tows over 153 tonnes to claim Guinness World Record

Electric Cars Report

A standard all-electric IVECO eDaily 3.5 tonne van has claimed the official Guinness World Records title for the ‘Heaviest weight towed by an electric van’. The IVECO eDaily is known for its class-leading 3.5 tonne towing capacity and strong truck-based chassis, with the van’s robust engineering now cementing its place in the history books with […] The post IVECO eDaily tows over 153 tonnes to claim Guinness World Record appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla To Lose Significant EV Market Share To Ford, GM By 2026: Report

InsideEVs

Bank of America's Car Wars report suggests that EVs would account for 26 percent of total auto sales by 2026

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The BYD Atto 3 Is Priced Similar To Some Popular 5-Seater ICE SUVs In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

The BYD Atto 3 is now available in South Africa. It was launched last Friday in Johannesburg. The Atto 3 will have 2 models in South Africa, a 49.92kWh Standard Range model starting from R768,000, and a 60.48kWh Extended Range model. Both models have BYD’s Blade Battery. The Extended Range Version starting from R835,000.

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Tesla changes standard its color, now Midnight Silver

Electrek

Tesla has changed its standard paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y. Now everything but Midnight Silver is at least $1,000. more… The post Tesla changes standard its color, now Midnight Silver appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Malaysia to start selling cars by the end of the month

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Tesla recently launched an official Instagram account for its Malaysia branch. Tesla Malaysia announced that car sales would start by the end of the month. Tesla Malaysia released a teaser, stating that car sales for the company would start by Friday, July 7, 2023. Local reports say Tesla plans to hold an official unveiling event in Kuala Lumpur on July 20.

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BYD Smashes Sales Records In First Half Of 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD reported record sales for the month of June this week. In the first half of this year, it has sold 1.25 millions NEVs.

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Amidst Tesla’s breakout Q2 numbers, fellow EV players see momentum

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Tesla’s ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) impressive Q2 2023 vehicle delivery and production results are leading some momentum in the electric vehicle sector. While TSLA shares rose on Monday amidst the electric vehicle maker’s ramp of its capacity, other EV makers like NIO, Li Auto, Rivian, and Lucid, also appear to be seeing some strength. Tesla reported strong second-quarter results , with the company producing 479,700 cars and delivering 466,140 vehicles between April and June.

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Watch this electric van smash a Guinness World Record by towing over 338K lbs

Electrek

Which electric van can tow the most, you ask? Well, that title goes to the IVECO eDaily after the standard electric commercial van pulled over 338,500 lbs (153.58 tons), setting a new Guinness World Record. more… The post Watch this electric van smash a Guinness World Record by towing over 338K lbs appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla free color option changes in North America

Teslarati

Tesla changed its free color option from White to Midnight Silver in North America. The change applied to Model Y and Model 3 vehicles. The white color option now costs $1,000. Tesla did not change the color options and prices for the Model S and Model X. In late 2021, Tesla owner @28delayslater asked Elon Musk on Twitter to change the company’s free color option.

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Chinese EV drops entire battery pack while driving

Electrek

A Chinese electric car designed for battery swapping has dropped its entire battery pack while driving down the road. more… The post Chinese EV drops entire battery pack while driving appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

Teslarati

Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when it released the Air, its first vehicle. With a range of over 500 miles, the Air was a strong statement from the EV maker. It entered the electric luxury sedan market late, but its range alone showed that it was a serious contender. While the Lucid Air is not selling as strongly as its rivals like the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S, the luxury electric vehicle maker is nonetheless optimistic about its potential.

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Rivian (RIVN) shatters Q2 delivery estimates, stock pops over 13%

Electrek

As it ramps production, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) continues beating expectations in a critical year. In the second quarter, Rivian delivered 12,640 EVs, exceeding expectations and putting it on track to reach its 50K production goal. Rivian’s stock surged on the news, up over 13%. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) shatters Q2 delivery estimates, stock pops over 13% appeared first on Electrek.

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Revolutionary AI suit sparks breakthrough in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

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FAU researchers are pioneering an AI suit that boosts spinal cord injury rehabilitation - a major boost to patients worldwide. The post Revolutionary AI suit sparks breakthrough in spinal cord injury rehabilitation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm hits a milestone – and one county is fighting all of it

Electrek

The first monopile for Ocean Wind 1, New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, has been built at a New Jersey manufacturing facility – and Cape May County isn’t happy about any of it. more… The post New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm hits a milestone – and one county is fighting all of it appeared first on Electrek.

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Abarth 500e Ties Itself With Hollywood

The Truth About Cars

Collabs between car companies and the movie industry are nearly as old as the automobile itself; witness the innumerable tie-ups which have zipped their way across the silver screen. This year, Fiat is drumming up interest in its new Abarth 500e by attaching itself to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Filmgoers who choose to spend a few bucks to see Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One will see a chase sequence in which Tom Cruise belts around the streets of Rome in a vintage ‘60s-era

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Hyundai EV sales heat up with record-breaking IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 US monthly figures

Electrek

If you see more Hyundai EVs on the road, it’s not just you. Hyundai Motor North America reported its best-ever IONIQ 5 sales month in June, with the IONIQ 6 crossing the 1,000 mark for the first time. more… The post Hyundai EV sales heat up with record-breaking IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 US monthly figures appeared first on Electrek.

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