Mon.Jul 24, 2023

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SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

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SFC Energy AG, a supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, has launched the manufacturing of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells at its New Delhi/Gurgaon site in India. Together with long-standing Indian partner FCTecNrgy Pvt Ltd (FCT), the production facility was built and handed over in just six months.

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California station can charge up to 40 electric motor coaches

Green Car Reports

Electric bus manufacturer Proterra and motor coach operator ABC Companies recently announced what the companies claim is the largest charging facility for motor coaches—larger, more luxurious buses designed for longer trips than urban transit buses—in North America. Located on a 3.5-acre site in Newark, California, the facility has 20.

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Proterial developed a technology that reduces CO2 emissions during Li-ion cathode material production by more than 20%

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Proterial, Ltd., (formerly Hitachi Metals, earlier post ) has developed a technology to manufacture cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) without the previously required process of converting nickel to nickel hydroxide(Ni(OH) 2 ) to produce a precursor that is used as the starting material for the manufacture of cathode materials. The developed technology enables CO 2 emissions during the production of cathode materials to be reduced by more than 20% compared to the manufacturing me

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Comment on BYD sues car blogger for $700,000 over defamation by Peter Bull

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The blogger has posted a large amount of inaccurate information over a long period of time, defaming and insulting BYD and causing serious damage to the company's brand reputation, BYD's legal department said in its only Weibo post to date.

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

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Proterial prototypes 100 kW motor using ferrite magnets

Green Car Congress

Proterial (formerly Hitachi Metals, earlier post ) announced that by optimizing the design of a motor that uses proprietary high-performance ferrite magnet NMF-15 (ferrite magnet motor), it is possible to obtain the same level of output as an xEV drive motor that uses neodymium magnets. Rotor with ferrite magnets. As a result of prototyping and evaluating an actual ferrite magnet motor based on the simulation results, Proterial has confirmed an output exceeding 100 kW—which can be applied

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WattEV opens US’s largest electric truck charge depot at nation’s largest port

Electrek

WattEV has opened a 26-port charging depot directly at the Port of Long Beach to charge electric trucks at the United States’ busiest container port. It’s the nation’s largest heavy-duty public access charging station to date. more… The post WattEV opens US’s largest electric truck charge depot at nation’s largest port appeared first on Electrek.

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Genesis and Samsung team up to tech out the new GV90 electric SUV

Electrek

Genesis is developing a new flagship electric SUV, the GV90, its largest EV so far. The GV90 will feature the latest technology and software in a rare collaboration between the Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung. more… The post Genesis and Samsung team up to tech out the new GV90 electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Vietnam’s Electric Two-Wheelers

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Vietnam ranks fourth in Asia (behind China, India, and Indonesia) for the use two-wheelers (motorcycles and mopeds) for transport. The majority of these are petrol powered and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. The national government is relying on a transition to electric two-wheelers to meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Porsche Taycan sets new EV record after traveling over 1K miles in under 30 hours

Electrek

Porsche’s electric sports car just set a record. The Porsche Taycan traveled from Thailand to Singapore (a 1,146-mile trip) in under 30 hours, making it the fastest all-electric vehicle to do so. more… The post Porsche Taycan sets new EV record after traveling over 1K miles in under 30 hours appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

For most car enthusiasts, a Ford Mustang without a V8 under the hood is sacrilege. This despite the fact that V6 and four-cylinder Mustangs have long ago shed the pejorative label of “insurance beater.” The EcoBoost version of the Mustang has offered over 300 horsepower since 2015. Still, it’s the V8-powered GT that gets most of the attention. There are reasons for that, which I will elaborate on tomorrow when the embargo on GT drive impressions lifts.

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

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There’s a way to get a brand new Tesla Model 3 for less than $14,000 in California

Electrek

There’s a way to get a brand new Tesla Model 3 for less than $14,000 in California by stacking a bunch of incentives and discounts. To be fair, not everyone is eligible for all the incentives. more… The post There’s a way to get a brand new Tesla Model 3 for less than $14,000 in California appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW i5 enters series production at Dingolfing plant

Electric Cars Report

The new BMW 5 Series, including the all-new fully-electric BMW i5, celebrated the official start of production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The site in Lower Bavaria, which is celebrating 50 years of BMW automotive production in 2023, has now ramped up its third fully-electric model in two years, following the BMW iX and BMW […] The post BMW i5 enters series production at Dingolfing plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes to show off its new entry-level CLA-sized EV concept

Electrek

The luxury automaker is planning to unveil the electric vehicle we have all been waiting for. In September, Mercedes-Benz will show off a preview of its new entry-level EV, a CLA-sized electric sedan, at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. more… The post Mercedes to show off its new entry-level CLA-sized EV concept appeared first on Electrek.

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Canoo Expands Partnership with DoD Defense Innovation Unit to Further Develop New High-Power Battery Pack

Electric Cars Report

Californian high-tech advanced mobility company Canoo announced that the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) significantly expanded the scope of its previously announced partnership. The company says it has leveraged it advanced commercial battery and integration expertise to deliver to the Department of Defense partners a technologically advanced battery pack that can be […] The post Canoo Expands Partnership with DoD Defense Innovation Unit to Further Develop New H

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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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Electric Saab Emily GT May Get Second Life Under New Investors

The Truth About Cars

Saab hasn’t been a thing in several years, but the funky Swedish cars still have a significant enthusiast following. After the company went defunct in 2016, its assets were eventually picked up by a company called New Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS). A Chinese company purchased the new entity and faced bankruptcy before a group of investors stepped in to save it, which& could revive plans & for a new 600-mile EV.

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Tesla fans believe Ford is the ‘major OEM’ discussing Full Self-Driving licensing

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Tesla fans overwhelmingly believe Ford is the “major OEM” that the automaker is in discussions with to license the Full Self-Driving suite. Last week during Tesla’s Q2 2023 Earnings Call, CEO Elon Musk said the automaker was in “early discussions with a major OEM” regarding the licensing of Full Self-Driving: “And we are already in discussions with — early discussions with major OEM about using Tesla FSD.

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Stellantis and Samsung SDI announce plans to build a second StarPlus energy gigafactory in the U.S.

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Stellantis and Samsung SDI announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States, under the existing StarPlus Energy joint venture. Targeted to start production in 2027, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt hours (GWh). In May 2022, Stellantis and Samsung SDI announced their.

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Tesla set to launch talks for $24,000 car factory in India

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Tesla is set to launch talks later this month that would bring a factory to India that would be responsible for building a $24,000 car, a new report states. Tesla and India have a long history of negotiations for a potential vehicle production plant, and in the past, things have gotten close to the company and country agreeing to terms, only for small details to derail the entire effort.

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ZF Group and Foxconn partner in passenger car chassis systems

EV Specifications

Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) will acquire a 50-percent stake in ZF Chassis Modules GmbH, a unit of ZF Group which bundles the passenger car axle systems assembly and has an enterprise value of approximately €1 billion (approximately US$1.1 billion), enabling a strategic partnership that will further grow opportunities for ZF Chassis and widen new perspectives for Foxconn in the automotive.

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Toyota falters as Japan’s EV hesitancy claims second victim in China

Electrek

Japan’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor , is laying off workers in China as the company struggles to keep up in the world’s biggest EV market. more… The post Toyota falters as Japan’s EV hesitancy claims second victim in China appeared first on Electrek.

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New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Priced From £32,445 In The UK

Electric Cars Report

Vauxhall has unveiled the pricing details for the New Corsa Electric. The updated Corsa Electric is now open for orders with a starting price at £32,445. Customers can expect the first deliveries to arrive in Q4 2023. The New Corsa Electric will be available in a choice of three trim levels – Design, GS and […] The post New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Priced From £32,445 In The UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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VW Shows Off 40th Anniversary Jetta GLI

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen has announced they will begin production of a limited 40th Anniversary Edition of the 2024 Jetta GLI, a trim that is promised to be made available exclusively in North America.& Like the existing GLI Autobahn, this whip is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged mill delivering 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. In other words, an entertaining figure but none higher than present offerings.

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LG Energy Solution Michigan's second plant now on track

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U.S. is on the cusp of an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, as EVs are expected to make up half of new car sales worldwide by 2035 (Goldman Sachs). At the forefront of this growing market, LG Energy Solution Michigan’s second battery plant is now on track, with the aim of expanding its capacity five-fold. LGES Michigan is investing USD 1.7 billion into the expansion project, adding an additional.

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The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VI — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Family

CleanTechnica EVs

The overall German auto market had another positive month in June (+25% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+64% YoY). There were 52,988 BEV registrations last month, 19% of the overall market, a 2% increase YoY. That pulled the market up — quite different from PHEVs, which were down 39%.

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Used Car of the Day: 2004 Jeep Wrangler

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCTOD is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ -- with a manual. This Jeep has a tick over 162K miles on the clock and has the X trim with the Rocky Mountain Package. It also has the 4.0-liter inline-six. The seller says it's been well-maintained and has been used as a weekend driver. There are some minor paint problems and the heater core has been bypassed, but there are apparently no mechanical issues.

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Sub-Saharan 12-Country Supergrid Proposed By Researchers

CleanTechnica EVs

I see this study as part of a strategy on China's part to deliver the energy economy of the future in Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing the region out of energy poverty over the coming decades.

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Meyer Burger abandons German solar cell factory plans to build a US factory instead

Electrek

The Swiss solar maker is diverting production equipment from Germany to the US to build a new solar cell factory in Colorado instead. more… The post Meyer Burger abandons German solar cell factory plans to build a US factory instead appeared first on Electrek.

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Hard Driving In Record Heat Shows Nissan Finally Got Battery Cooling Right

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’ve been following me on here over the last few years, you’ll know about my bad experiences with a 2018 Nissan LEAF. I had a number of problems with the vehicle that I’ve had with no other vehicle before or since, but the biggest problem was the lack of liquid cooling.

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Spallation Neutron Source particle accelerator shatters beam power world record

Innovation News Network

The Spallation Neutron Source particle accelerator has set a new beam operating power world record of 1.7 megawatts. The landmark achievement at the Spallation Neutron Source, a world-leading research facility at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, comes as a result of the recent Proton Power Upgrade project. The particle accelerator’s increased […] The post Spallation Neutron Source particle accelerator shatters beam power world record appeared first o

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Stellantis and Samsung green light plans for second EV battery plant in US

Electrek

Just over a year after announcing a joint venture to establish EV battery manufacturing together in the US, Stellantis and Samsung SDI are doubling down with a second plant with an even higher annual production capacity. more… The post Stellantis and Samsung green light plans for second EV battery plant in US appeared first on Electrek.

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New project will help address the impact of climate change on communities

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Learn more about the impact of climate change on communities and how we can help protect cultural loss worldwide. The post New project will help address the impact of climate change on communities appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla starts offering 7-year loans to lower payments on its electric cars

Electrek

Tesla has started to offer 84-month (7-year) loans on its electric vehicles in order to lower monthly payments amid high-interest rates. more… The post Tesla starts offering 7-year loans to lower payments on its electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla appears to have wrapped a Cybertruck to look like an F-150 Lightning

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Tesla appears to have wrapped a Cybertruck to look like a Ford F-150 Lightning for some strange reason. Tesla’s Cybertruck is nearing its first deliveries after being unveiled in November 2019, and over the past few months, we’ve seen an increase in sightings of the vehicle on public roads. The most recent sightings have been more interesting than anything previously seen, as Tesla is now letting Cybertrucks with a variety of wraps out onto the roads.

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Super73 R electric motorbike sees $296 discount in New Green Deals, e-mowers, much more

Electrek

A fresh batch of the best environmentally-friendly discounts are now on tap to start your week, all headlined by a $296 discount on the Super73 R electric motorbike. That’s available alongside some summer Greenworks electric lawn mower savings , an even more enticing $900 price cut on the recently-released NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike , and much more. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.

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