Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. The 4500 RDS fully automatic transmission has been offered in the Mack Granite diesel model for more than 20 years.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 21, 2023
A recent Ford patent filing examines using bidirectional charging and an adapter to charge multiple vehicles from the same power source—with potential fleet applications. A Ford patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 27, 2023, and originally filed January 26, 2022, details the charging of.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
Researchers from University of Girona (Spain) successfully used electrically efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells (MES) to convert CO 2 to butyric acid. In an open-access paper published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology , they reported operating the low ohmic resistance (15.7 mΩ m 2 ) cells in a batch-fed mode, alternating high CO 2 and hydrogen (H 2 ) availability to promote the production of acetic acid and ethanol.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 21, 2023
American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why can’t.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
In partnership with bound4blue , a developer of wind-assisted propulsion technology, Odfjell. a leader in the global market for seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other specialty bulk liquids, will install the innovative eSAIL system on a chemical tanker, making it the first tanker vessel to harness this technology. Hudong vessel with bound4blue suction sails.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV has made its public debut in North America at Monterey Car Week, taking centre stage at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Visitors were thrilled to see the highly anticipated Eletre in Blossom Grey on the Lotus stand, commenting on the spaciousness and the incredible number of features included. The retail team […] The post All-electric Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV makes its North America debut at Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Volkswagen has begun production on its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its German plant in Emden. The ID.7 is the largest VW electric model yet and the second global MEB-based car behind the ID.4. more… The post Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
Avanci, the independent global leader in joint licensing solutions, has launched its 5G Connected Vehicle program that will simplify the licensing of the cellular technologies used in next generation connected vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker licensee on the Avanci 5G Vehicle platform. Avanci was created with a vision of transforming how technology is shared.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that its new VF 9 electric SUV has earned up to 330 miles EPA range, outperforming its own benchmarks. more… The post VinFast’s new VF 9 electric SUV boasts 330 miles EPA range, but it will cost you appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 21, 2023
Volkswagen ID.7 is joining the automaker’s all-electric lineup as the sixth model behind the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.6 and the new ID.Buzz electric van. The German automaker has officially started production of the ID.7 at its Emden plant. The ID 7 is anticipated to hit the European market this autumn, with its North American […] The post Volkswagen ID 7 enters series production at Emden plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Tesla is losing one of its most senior engineering executives, Colin Campbell, and he is going to a company founded by Tesla cofounder and board member JB Straubel. more… The post Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 21, 2023
A recent press release by Volkswagen Canada tells us about a record-breaking trip across Canada in an ID.4 EV. In this article, I’m going to explore not just the new record, but the history of record-breaking trips across North America and what the future may hold.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
EV maker NIO released what may be its most important electric car yet, the ES6, in May. Despite its compact size, the NIO ES6 electric SUV is already making a significant impact. more… The post NIO cranking out more than 300 ES6 electric SUVs per day appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 21, 2023
The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV has received and EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged, Vietnamese EV maker announced on Monday The certified ranges outperform VinFast’s initial estimates, affirming its efforts to improve product quality and provide the best experience to its […] The post VinFast VF 9 Gets Official EPA Range Of 330 Miles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Amtrak has replaced a diesel-powered bus on the Pacific Northwest’s Cascades route with its first electric bus. more… The post Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 21, 2023
Discover how the National Science Foundation Cloud and Autonomic Computing Centre is reducing data centre carbon emissions via renewables. The post Leveraging renewable energy to reduce data centre emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
It’s no secret that most electric bikes come from China. Sure, there are high-quality e-bikes built in Europe and even a few in the US. But not the ones with the price tags that make you go, “Honey, how can we afford not to?!” And that’s exactly the story of my latest weird little e-bike purchase. Say hello to the Mihogo Mini, an ultra-low-cost electric bike direct from China. more… The post I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
Today, we give you a beast to gawk at. This 1986 Land Rover 110 is right-hand drive, has been converted to run a 200tdi engine, has just 27,500 kilometers on the clock, and has a manual transmission. The rig was imported about a decade ago and had its fluids replaced in 2018 -- they've been maintained since, we're told. There is some surface corrosion.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
It looks like Hyundai is working on a high-performance model to sit next to the new IONIQ 5 N. New spy pictures reveal what looks to be a sporty all-electric Hyundai Kona N. more… The post Is this our first look at the sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line? appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
Late last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a letter to Nissan requesting they recall a batch of Sentra sedans thanks to tie rods that may bend and cause steering issues. A total of 236,238 units may be affected, ranging from the 2020 – 2022 model year. According to the feds , these vehicles may suffer a bent tie rod on the left or right side.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 21, 2023
When you plug in a Tesla vehicle to charge, it has the ability to charge automatically without any additional manual action required. This feature is designed to provide convenience and ease of use for Tesla owners. But, for other cars, the process of getting a charge is often more complicated.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
Honda and Acura leaned on General Motors’ Ultium technology to accelerate electric vehicle development, so it’s unsurprising to see the Japanese automakers following their American counterpart’s lead in some areas. GM announced that its new EVs would move to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), and American Honda Motor Company’s CEO recently confirmed that the Japanese automaker would follow suit.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Tesla confirmed that it is suing two former employees over the large data leak to a German media that was dubbed the “Tesla Files.” more… The post Tesla sues two former employees over ‘Tesla Files’ data leak appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
The robotaxi situation in California continues to get more ridiculous after additional reports of autonomous test vehicles doing something incredibly stupid. One of the driverless Chevrolet Bolts operated by Cruise apparently drove through a construction zone last week, stranding itself in wet cement. This was followed by news of yet another unsavory encounter involving a Cruise AV and an emergency response vehicle just days later.
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 21, 2023
Quantum Horizons Alberta is pursuing transformational research and unlocking the mysteries of quantum mechanics to revolutionise our future. The post Quantum Horizons Alberta: Expanding the horizons of quantum science appeared first on Innovation News Network.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
The XJ Cherokee was born out of the French government's bailout of American Motors and made its debut as a 1984 model. It was so successful that it stayed in production in essentially its original form through three corporations and into the following century. Today's Junkyard Find is one of the very last XJ Cherokees ever made, found in a Wyoming car graveyard last week.
Noodoe
AUGUST 21, 2023
Read more about the advanced features that make Noodoe's DC chargers the best fast charging solution yet; simultaneous charging is just the beginning with EXCEED. The post Everything You Need To Know About Noodoe DC EXCEED EV Charging Stations appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 21, 2023
Tesla often makes news for misbehaving drivers and how they use its technology, but now the automaker is the subject of a different story. Automotive News reported that a data breach impacted the company in May, affecting more than 75,000 people, and was the result of “insider wrongdoing.” The breach impacted 75,735 current and former Tesla employees.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB), the largest cycling association in the Netherlands, has announced that it will no longer insure fat tire bikes due to their extremely high chance of theft. more… The post A ’90% chance of theft’ causes insurer to cancel plans for one type of e-bike appeared first on Electrek.
EV Specifications
AUGUST 21, 2023
Business Korea reports that according to its industry and government sources, Samsung SDI and the Ulsan city officials are in talks regarding the expansion of the company's Ulsan plant with an LFP battery production line. If these talks lead to actual construction, this will be the first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production facility in South Korea.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
Android Auto has been preparing better support for electric vehicles (EVs) for a while now, and a new change is now coming to Google Maps that will replace the default shortcut to search for gas stations to instead search for charging locations. more… The post Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs appeared first on Electrek.
CN EV Post
AUGUST 21, 2023
This is the first time that spy shots of an Alps model have been revealed since Nio confirmed in August 2021 that it will enter the mass market through a sub-brand.
Electrek
AUGUST 21, 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it had opened an investigation Monday into Ford’s solution for a June 2022 Mustang Mach-E recall. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA appeared first on Electrek.
EV Central
AUGUST 21, 2023
BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is edging closer to its local launch, with what appears to be a top-spec model built to rival the fastest Tesla spied at a BYD dealership in Sydney. Dressed all in black, the Seal appears to be wearing 19-inch alloys (albeit while riding on jacks to make moving the stationary vehicle easier), which suggests we’re looking at a top-spec model, either the RWD or AWD edition fitted with an 82kWh ‘Blade’ Battery.
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