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Lightning eMotors to deliver 126 electric commercial vehicles to Macnab EV Sales

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors signed a contract with Macnab EV Sales Corp. to deliver 126 vehicles to the Canadian commercial vehicle distributor by the end of 2023. Deliveries of Lightning’s ZEV3 vans to Macnab have already begun. The full order of 126 vehicles includes ZEV3 cargo and passenger van configurations and ZEV4 shuttle buses. Macnab has been a leader in the Canadian commercial transportation industry since 1935.

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Ford revives hydrogen interest with E-Transit fuel-cell trial

Green Car Reports

Ford last week announced that it’s started a research project that examines hydrogen as a potential energy source for its E-Transit commercial vans. The three-year trial project, based in the UK, will look at whether it can deliver “enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases.” The.

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Mullen announces $15.8M vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company for 250 Class 3 commercial EV trucks

Green Car Congress

Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, announced the signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company, a national fleet leasing provider, to purchase 250 all-electric commercial class 3 cab chassis EV trucks. The contract is valued at $15,755,000. The Mullen THREE, Class 3 Urban Utility Cab Chassis EV Truck The vehicles are slated for delivery beginning in August 2023, with complete fulfillment of the purchase agreement occurring by December 2023.

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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap

Green Car Reports

Porsche vehicles may be fast, but they’re not quick enough to outrun the rapid onset of emissions regulations. That’s why it revised all three powertrains in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne to run leaner, as well as meaner. But the performance brand had to make some difficult decisions on how and where its bestseller will be sold. This.

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

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Octopus Series Battery System receives Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas type approval for maritime applications

Green Car Congress

EST-Floattech’s Octopus Series Battery System has received Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas Type Approval for maritime applications. The Type Approval of Lloyd’s Register was issued on 17 April 2023. Bureau Veritas issued the Type Approval for the Octopus Series 8 May 2023. The first projects for this newly designed and assembled marine Energy Storage System are already being delivered.

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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for Europe

Green Car Reports

Honda has found a lot of success in Europe with its Honda e hatchback. And now it’s adding a second EV to its Continental lineup with the e:Ny1. Honda calls the e:Ny1 “the logical next step on our electrification journey in Europe.” The small crossover appears positioned for the B-segment core of the Euro market, rivaling a.

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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some versions of the R1T electric pickup is down to just 14.

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rFpro collaborating with Sony on high-fidelity sensor models

Green Car Congress

Simulation software specialist rFpro announced a collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation to develop high-fidelity sensor models integrated into rFpro software. The collaboration will focus on improving the fidelity of simulation solutions to reduce significantly the requirement to collect physical data during the sensor development cycle.

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Tesla is again being sued for limiting its cars’ battery capacity through software update

Electrek

Tesla is again facing a class action lawsuit for limiting the battery capacity inside its vehicles through a software update. more… The post Tesla is again being sued for limiting its cars’ battery capacity through software update appeared first on Electrek.

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Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

The Driven EV News

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs. The post Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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

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Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire

Electrek

Elon Musk told Tesla employees that he wants to approve every new hire at the company personally. It’s a surprising move for a company hiring about 30,000 people per year. more… The post Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire appeared first on Electrek.

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Furthering critical and strategic mineral development in Québec

Innovation News Network

Discover how Québec’s abundant supply of energy metals will advance critical and strategic mineral development. The post Furthering critical and strategic mineral development in Québec appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Check out Ford’s new electric ‘multi-activity vehicle’ that can do it all

Electrek

Ford unveiled its SUV-inspired, multi-activity vehicle that’s designed to do it all, from adventuring to city travel. The E-Tourneo Courier is Ford’s answer to the growing need for zero-emission multi-purpose travel in Europe. more… The post Check out Ford’s new electric ‘multi-activity vehicle’ that can do it all appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

The Driven EV News

BYD's highly anticipated Seal sedan spotted testing - without camouflage - in Australia. The post BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. is commencing the next phase of production as it accelerates its global launch of the electric Fisker Ocean SUV, and is planning to deliver to next customers across Europe and US markets starting in June. As previously announced, Fisker expects to gradually ramp up production over the course of May and plans to […] The post Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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What Drives This Madness On Hydrogen?

CleanTechnica EVs

As Liebreich says, it will take until 2030 for the hype to die down, because that's how long it takes to deprogram a cult.

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DDoS attacks: How are threat actors developing more innovative attacks?

Innovation News Network

Discover how a huge surge in the number of new, innovative DDoS attacks poses a major threat to cyber security. The post DDoS attacks: How are threat actors developing more innovative attacks? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn’s Quiet Executive Leadership

CleanTechnica EVs

While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward. Since 2019, scaling electric vehicle production from a financial standpoint has been the work of Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn.

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ProLogium Announces €5.2b Gigafactory in Dunkirk, France

Electric Cars Report

The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. A €5.2 billion investment will be confirmed at the Choose France Summit on May 15, 2023. This major investment project aims to facilitate supply chain localization, R&D activities, and the manufacturing […] The post ProLogium Announces €5.2b Gigafactory in Dunkirk, France appeared first on Electric Cars R

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Clean Condo Life: Adapting Existing Buildings To A Changing Climate

CleanTechnica EVs

It takes work. It takes planning. It takes time. It takes a bunch of people agreeing. It takes someone to recognize the problem, admit to themselves that they have to help solve them, and start moving the ball forward.

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V2X management for carbon neutrality in Europe

Innovation News Network

Discover how The Horizon Europe-funded EV4EU project will develop a V2X management strategy to boost the use of EVs and sustainable mobility. The post V2X management for carbon neutrality in Europe appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Neta V Launched In Malaysia & Is Now The Most Affordable EV In The Country

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese firm Hozon Auto officially launched the Neta V in Malaysia at the recently held Malaysia Auto Show. The Neta V is a compact crossover from its Neta Auto electric vehicle brand. Some of the other models in Neta’s stable are the Neta U and Neta S.

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Tesla will demo and update a production line at Fremont, perhaps for new Highland Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla is destroying and updating a production line at Fremont, perhaps to roll out the mass production of one of its revised vehicle designs, filings show. Tesla applied to demolish “multiple equipment, tools, and utilities” lines at the Fremont Factory on Thursday, and the timing aligns with the recent images of the Project Highland Model 3 that continue to leak.

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EVs vs. Hybrids: No Contest

CleanTechnica EVs

While some hybrids are very efficient, the best electric cars deliver significantly greater emission reductions. Once chargers become ubiquitous, hybrids will fade into memories.

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Northvolt sticks with Germany over the US for its new gigafactory

Electrek

Northvolt is going forward with building its EV battery plant in Germany after the EU ups its subsidies game to compete with US incentives. more… The post Northvolt sticks with Germany over the US for its new gigafactory appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Owners Sue After Software Update Slashes Their Range

The Truth About Cars

Tesla owners are passionate about their vehicles, especially when it comes to all the cool things they can do compared to other EVS. It wasn’t surprising to see them sue the automaker in 2016 over claims that a new software update limited their driving range, though it’s a little surprising to see it happening again in 2023.& Electrek reported that the lawsuit includes claims that some owners saw their range drop by as much as 20 percent.

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Tesla Cybertruck front castings spotted, production is closer than ever

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck front castings have been spotted at Giga Texas, showing just how close production is for the highly anticipated vehicle. The wait for the Tesla Cybertruck has been long and sometimes annoying, but now the truck’s arrival is just around the corner. As revealed earlier this quarter, the Cybertruck is set for a public launch event in Q3 of this year, and ahead of this event, Tesla has already begun pilot production.

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Ford Unveils All-Electric E-Tourneo Courier

Electric Cars Report

Ford today revealed the all-new E‑Tourneo Courier in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of Bring On Tomorrow Live – a showcase event for Ford’s new uncompromising, electric mindset. Built for adventure and ready to play, E-Tourneo Courier is a five-seat multi-activity vehicle with a distinctive SUV-inspired design, offering plentiful space for passengers and their belongings within […] The post Ford Unveils All-Electric E-Tourneo Courier appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Starlink nears production facility completion, poised to drive subscriber growth

Teslarati

The upcoming Starlink production facility in Bastrop, Texas, is nearing construction completion, which could become a sales growth driver shortly. Until recently, Starlink’s biggest problem has been profitability , but with a growing subscriber base and a growing stream of revenue, profit concerns have subsided slightly. Now, the satellite internet provider is pivoting toward focusing on production, and with its first massive production facility coming online in short order, those concerns

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Kia EV6 Offers Make Driving Award-Winning Crossover More Affordable

Electric Cars Report

Kia America is making the award-winning EV6 crossover more affordable. From now to July 5, 2023, Kia America is offering a $7,500 EV lease bonus, applied as a capitalized cost reduction, on a lease of a new 2023 EV6 to well-qualified customers. From now until July 5, 2023, well-qualified lessees approved by Kia Finance can […] The post Kia EV6 Offers Make Driving Award-Winning Crossover More Affordable appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The 2023 Kia EV6 just became cheaper to buy or lease

Electrek

If you’ve been holding out on getting your hands on the new 2023 Kia EV6 , now be the time. Kia is doubling down on the new electric crossover with new lease and purchase incentives. more… The post The 2023 Kia EV6 just became cheaper to buy or lease appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Bus Company Solaris Makes Two Announcements

CleanTechnica EVs

Solaris, an electric bus company we cover often here (more on that toward the end of the article), recently had two announcements that show the company continuing its fight for mass transit electrification in Europe. In Austria, the company recently struck a deal that will greatly help the city of Lustenau meet its goals.

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Renewables supplied 65% of new US utility-scale generating capacity in Q1 2023

Electrek

Renewables provided almost two-thirds (64.64%) of new US utility-scale generating capacity added in the first quarter of 2023, according to newly released Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data , which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. more… The post Renewables supplied 65% of new US utility-scale generating capacity in Q1 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla dumped by Soros Fund despite first quarter rebound

Teslarati

The Soros Fund has sold its entire position in Tesla, despite the automaker’s shares rebounding considerably during the year’s first quarter. Tesla investors were faced with a true test of confidence at the end of last year with the automaker’s stock nearing historic lows, and luckily for those who have held their position, Tesla stock has rebounded quite considerably since then, up 56% to date.

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