Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

Every year tens of thousands of containers of production material destined for Volvo Cars factories are carried across the world’s oceans on container ships. From now on, most of these seafaring journeys are made with renewable fuel instead of traditional fossil fuel. The first global car maker to announce such a switch, Volvo calculates it will achieve an immediate reduction in fossil CO 2 emissions from intercontinental ocean freight by 55,000 tonnes over a year.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2023

Michelin will test airless tires on French postal vans, providing more real-world experience with tire designs that could be beneficial to EVs. La Poste, the French postal service, plans to fit Michelin Uptis airless tires to 40 delivery vans by 2024, according to a Michelin press release. Three vehicles should already be in service by the time.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. Hybrid vehicles will also follow in the medium-term. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil: the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. more… The post Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

NIO officially opened its new 1,500 square meter Innovation Center in Berlin, Germany. In response to the need for software that’s central to the user experience, the Berlin Innovation Center will be responsible for the development of new technologies and its respective localisation, testing and validation in Europe. NIO’s new Innovation Center will be the home for five teams including Digital Systems, Digital Development, Digital Cockpit, Autonomous Driving (AD) and Power.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

June saw plugin EVs at 90.9% share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% a year ago. Full electrics increased their share to 82.2%, with plugin hybrid share diminishing to 8.7%. Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% YoY.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

Global energy tech company Enphase Energy just announced the first shipments of its microinverters made in Columbia, South Carolina. more… The post Enphase Energy is shipping its first US-made microinverters appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

HF Sinclair selected Topsoe as a technology provider for the production of renewable fuels at three facilities: Sinclair, Wyoming; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Artesia, New Mexico. The renewable units in Cheyenne (6,000 BPD) and Sinclair (10,000 BPD) are from the conversion of crude oil refinery assets whereas the Artesia (9,000 BPD) renewable unit is a grassroots renewable facility.

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Cars That Think

JULY 5, 2023

During heat waves in Phoenix, Arizona, while some people fry eggs on sidewalks , Matt Heath, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service manager at AC by J , is on the front line, helping maintain air conditioners in people’s homes. Heath has great job security: half of Phoenix residents are at risk of an emergency room visit or worse if their electricity fails during a future heat wave, according to a recent study.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

A team from Karabuk University in Turkey reports in a paper in the journal Biofuels that using Fe-Ni-TiO 2 /activated carbon (AC) nanoparticles as an additive in a diesel–biodiesel fuel blend can improve engine performance and decrease emissions. Biofuels, which are widely used as alternative fuels to reduce fossil fuel consumption and replace them with fossil fuel-like energy sources, are increasingly being supplemented with nanoparticles (NP) to overcome their limitations, including lower ener

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck’s sightings, particularly in California, are definitely becoming more commonplace. This suggests that the all-electric pickup truck may indeed be entering its initial production in the near future. Needless to say, the excitement is high for the Cybertruck. But while multiple Cybertrucks have already been spotted online, and while it almost seems certain that the vehicle’s design has been finalized, some aspects of the all-electric pickup truck remain unconfirmed

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 253,000 plugin vehicles were registered in May in Europe — which is +38% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +18%, surpassing 1 million sales. It is finally recovering from a couple of bad years.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will supply North American wholesale power producer Capital Power with 1 gigawatt (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. more… The post The US’s largest solar panel maker just secured yet another big order appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 5, 2023

The new car market in the UK grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The June performance marks the 11th consecutive month of growth as the industry gradually overcomes the pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that constrained production for much of the […] The post UK: battery-electric vehicle market grows 39.4% in June appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. Tesla aimed to make the Model Y the best-selling vehicle in any category worldwide, and the SUV is performing as expected. Recently, Tesla Europe shared that the Model Y broke a 35-year-old record in Iceland. The Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car within the first 6 months of 2023.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes are significantly outpacing all other electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2023

GM is keeping a closer eye on EV battery issues, Michelin airless tires get tested in vans. Rivian makes progress in its production ramp. And we drive Rolls-Royce’s first electric car and dig into its tech backstory. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rolls-Royce committed to going fully electric by 2030 a couple years ago, but it.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

Australia's three largest mining companies agree that battery-electric trucks a far more efficient than fuel cell vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 5, 2023

We walk into this Right Spec knowing it’ll likely cause a decent amount of discussion and perhaps some effigies to be set alight. The venerable Mustang is new for 2024, becoming the last man standing from Detroit after the Challenger and Camaro shuffle off this mortal coil. Skipping right over the $30,920 EcoBoost fastback, we land at the feet of a $42,495 GT trim powered by a hairy chested V8 engine the way nature and Henry Ford intended.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 50% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, rising to 1,057,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (11% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 5, 2023

Vauxhall has launched a new Etiquette Guide for electric vehicle drivers. Created in partnership with leading British etiquette expert, Debrett’s, the Guide to Electric Vehicle Etiquette offers drivers tips on how to navigate key areas of public electric vehicle life. The release of the guide comes as Vauxhall research reveals that almost 90% of UK drivers think […] The post Vauxhall Releases Electric Vehicle Etiquette Guide To Simplify The Switch To EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Rep

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored 600,000 sales last month, up 54% year over year (YoY). That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 2.5 million units. Share-wise, with May showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 35% market share!

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted smoothly cruising through the 280 in Palo Alto, showing off its cushy suspension and headlights. Cybertruck fan @greggertruck spotted the all-electric pickup in Palo Alto and took a quick snippet. The fan commented on the Cybertruck’s suspension and mentioned it looked “CUSH.” The Cybertruck looked like it was floating or gliding on the road in @greggertruck’s video, hinting that the pickup truck would be a smooth ride for owners.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

If you drive an EV and have taken it on a road trip recently, we’d love to hear your experience about how it went — your charging experience, the distance/range, planning for it, etc. Let us know in the survey below, and we’ll publish a followup article on it.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 5, 2023

It’s been coming for years and is rumored to turn the automotive world upside down. But the all-electric Apple Car has failed to manifest. We’ve covered the many hardships endured by the code-named Project Titan, which supposedly employed 5,000 people and was rumored to have roped in Volkswagen. But that was in 2018, years after the vehicle’s development cycle had begun and allegedly changed from a pod-like autonomous car built by Magna International to a corporate shuttle based on the VW Transp

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 5, 2023

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the all-new KONA Electric range. With Hybrid and ICE variants already announced, the second-generation KONA Electric completes one of the most comprehensive product line ups in the B-SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. Customers can choose from EV (standard or long range), hybrid electric […] The post All-new Hyundai KONA Electric Priced From £34,995 In UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 5, 2023

Like Volkswagen and Toyota, GM is not only stalling on EVs but going backwards. As Tesla and BYD smash EV sales records, legacy auto is staring into the abyss. The post Worrying signs for GM as its EV sales plunge and legacy auto stares into abyss appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 5, 2023

Chinese premium EV brand, HiPhi will be making its European debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 13-16 July 2023. Along with the first European public showcase of the brand, the event will also see the UK dynamic debut of the HiPhi Z and the European debut of the HiPhi Y. The all-electric […] The post HiPhi to Make European Public Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

Swedish wind turbine maker SeaTwirl announced today that it’s gotten its first commercial order for its vertical-axis floating wind turbine. more… The post This vertical-axis floating wind turbine maker just got its first commercial order appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. An announcement for the effort is expected later this month. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. Audi, which is a subsidiary of Volkswagen, has been manufacturing the Audi Q5, a compact SUV, in the state of Puebla, Mexico since 2016.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

LiveSurface, a high-quality design visualization Mac app, is launching an offer that Tesla Cybertruck wrap fans and fleet owners are likely to find very appealing – a free mockup of BYODesigns applied to the Cybertruck. more… The post Create your own logo Cybertruck wrap for free appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 5, 2023

The sports sedan, as a concept, once stood for something very different than what we see today. It was a four-door conveyance with a bit more verve than the pedestrian trim of a similar vehicle but generally unadorned with flash and frippery. Subtle differences were a gentle head nod to those enthusiasts of a likewise mind, but an uninformed onlooker knew nothing of the differences between it and a bland family sedan.

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Electrek

JULY 5, 2023

GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter. more… The post Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 5, 2023

It's the day after the Fourth of July and we're all dragging a bit. So, what do you do to counteract the post-fireworks malaise? More specifically, what automotive-related activities are you engaging in this summer? Autocrossing? SCCA racing? Watching the pros race? Towing a boat to the lake? Drag racing? Wrenching on a classic? Car shows? It's summer.

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