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Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring to form JV company to advance €774M CAM plant project

Green Car Congress

In November 2021, Finnish Minerals Group announced that it was negotiating with China-based Beijing Easpring Material Technology on the possibility to establish a cathode active materials (CAM) plant in Kotka, Finland. The parties have now agreed to set up a joint venture company by the end of 2023, of which Beijing Easpring Material Technology will own 70% and Finnish Minerals Group 30%.

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Survey: Tesla owners love their EVs but are souring on Musk

Green Car Reports

Tesla owners still love their cars, but they're souring on CEO Elon Musk, a new survey finds. Bloomberg recently rebooted a survey of 5,000 Tesla owners it first polled in 2019, and while all of the results are worth reading through in detail for Tesla fans, some trends stand out that relate to the market at large. Asked the same questions, these.

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

Green Car Congress

Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, released the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies Government of Canada Self‑Review Assessment Framework and the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies Government of Canada Guidelines , which were jointly developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Finance Canada.

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Comment on Nio mulls banning PHEVs from accessing its busy chargers by Marco Rossi

CN EV Post

Nio is considering banning cars with internal combustion engines from charging at some of its busy charging stations in order to prioritize serving purely electric vehicles, the head of the company's energy business said.

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

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Governments of Canada and British Columbia jointly investing $395.5M in electrification of public transit in BC

Green Car Congress

The governments of Canada and British Columbia will jointly invest more than $395.5 million to support public transit in British Columbia. Through this investment, BC Transit will purchase up to 115 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and install 134 charging points to enable the deployment of the new buses in communities across British Columbia. Increasing the number of BEBs in service will help expand clean public transportation options, which contributes to the Government of Canada’s objective of p

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Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV hypercar – launch success covers orders spanning two years

Electric Cars Report

Just a few months after the official launch of the Lamborghini Revuelto, the first V12 plug-in hybrid HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) supercar from the House of Sant’Agata, significant milestones have already been achieved. As of now, orders cover more than two years of production. Revuelto is not an innovation solely in terms of performance, […] The post Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV hypercar – launch success covers orders spanning two years appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Low-Range Mazda MX-30 Discontinued In The US

Electric Cars Report

Mazda North American Operations has announced that it will discontinue the all-electric MX-30 model for the United States market after the 2023 model year. The MX-30 was exclusively sold in California, and unfortunately, it hasn’t found many buyers. In 2021, Mazda sold 181 MX-30s, and in 2022, 324 were purchased. However, sales have been dwindling, […] The post Low-Range Mazda MX-30 Discontinued In The US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Butts In Seats From Referrals Or Tesla Advertising — Why Not Both?

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I cover the latest developments in Tesla’s constantly changing referral program, and how that fits in with the ongoing debate on how best to promote electric vehicles to the masses.

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The New York Times attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us

Electrek

The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blaming I’ve seen from the publication in some time, the NYT lays the onus on e-bikes instead of on the things killing their riders: cars. more… The post The New York Times attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric School Bus U.S. Market Study & Buyer’s Guide: A Resource for School Bus Operators Pursuing Fleet Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

This comprehensive study and guide offer school districts and others an overview of the electric school bus market and a catalog that presents electric school bus models available today with detailed vehicle specifications.

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

Brief

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2023 Honda e:Ny1 is in Europe

EV Specifications

The fully electric Honda e:Ny1 is a dynamic, stylish, and highly practical B-segment SUV aimed at younger buyers. It is the brand's second fully electric vehicle (EV) for Europe. The model is available in two trim levels: Honda e:Ny1 Elegance - specifications Honda e:Ny1 Advance - specifications The e:Ny1 uses Honda’s newly-developed e:N Architecture F high-performance front-motor-driven.

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Electric Two-Wheelers in Indonesia

CleanTechnica EVs

Out of the 125 million motorcycles in use in Indonesia as at the end of 2022, only 32,000 are electric, according to Statista. The Indonesian government intends to change that with a US$455 million subsidy to encourage the manufacture of 800,000 new electric two-wheelers and the conversion of 200,000 petrol-powered scooters to electric.

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VinFast broke ground on its North Carolina EV factory

EV Specifications

VinFast announced it has officially broken ground at its electric vehicle manufacturing site, located within the Triangle Innovation Point in Chatham County, North Carolina. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place today at the site, marked a significant milestone toward VinFast's global expansion and the company's supply chain development in North America.

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Comment on Li Auto considered solid-state batteries in 2019, but gave up due to high cost, report says by Jala

CN EV Post

Li Auto validated the solid-state battery option for more than half a year, but gave up because the cost of the pack alone was close to RMB 300,000, according to local media.

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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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VinFast Breaks Ground At Its First US Factory In North Carolina

CleanTechnica EVs

VinFast continues to move rapidly into the US market, and this week, the company broke ground at the site of its new factory in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

Cars That Think

Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. It’s used in billions of laptops, cellphones, power tools, and cars. Global sales top US $45 billion a year, on their way to more than $100 billion in the coming decade. And yet this transformative invention took nearly two decades to make it out of the lab, with numerous companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia considering the technology and yet failing to recognize its potential.

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Mini Cooper Electric’s retro heaven cabin: Game-changing tech appears in new electric vehicle

EV Central

Mini’s three-door Cooper Electric may not be due on sale until 2024, but retro lovers will appreciate an early peek at the new EV’s interior. Mini’s looked to its own back catalogue – not for the first time – to inspire the cabin design. As per the 1959 original, the dashboard is dominated by a central-mount circular display. The old one was limited to just your speedo, but the new EV’s is a large 9.4-inch diameter touchscreen showing speed, electric range, audio and navigation. 2024 Mini Cooper

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Truckload of electric MG4s in multiple colours spotted in Sydney

The Driven EV News

New details on the upcoming MG4 revealed as a truckload of low-priced electric hatchbacks spotted in Sydney. The post Truckload of electric MG4s in multiple colours spotted in Sydney appeared first on The Driven.

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Comment on Nio exceeds 1,600 swap stations in China by Andrew Bernstein

CN EV Post

Nio today added 12 battery swap stations and 10 supercharging stations in China, bringing the total to 1,609 and 1,551, respectively.

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New generation Tesla Model 3 spotted in HD photos, revealing new details

The Driven EV News

Upcoming new Tesla Model 3 spotted in California, this time in high-definition photos revealing a key upgrade. The post New generation Tesla Model 3 spotted in HD photos, revealing new details appeared first on The Driven.

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What Self-Driving Cars Tell Us About AI Risks

Cars That Think

In 2016, just weeks before the Autopilot in his Tesla drove Joshua Brown to his death, I pleaded with the U.S.

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Comment on Can Nio deliver over 20,000 in Jul? This discussion has been all over social media by GustavoMan627

CN EV Post

While many are excited, a new factor that could affect deliveries in recent days needs attention.

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Will Toyota Bring The Next EV Revolution To The Industry?

InsideEVs

The Japanese company ruled the world with hybrids but lags far behind when it comes to full EVs.

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Comment on Can Nio deliver over 20,000 in Jul? This discussion has been all over social media by John Hanna

CN EV Post

@GustavoMan627 In reply to GustavoMan627."But I don't think it matters.". Despite NIO management's Apr./'23 restated representation to shareholders that it "confident" that NIO will deliver 250,000 units in 2023? NIO management itself admits it's important. Yet in the first HALF of 2023 NIO has delivered just 54,500 (rounded) vehicles. Do you believe that NIO will deliver nearly 4X as many vehicles in the second half of 2023 than it did in the first half?

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See Tesla Cybertruck Assembled By Hand At Texas Gigafactory

InsideEVs

A new video shows the upcoming electric pickup is still in the release-candidate (RC) phase.

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EV sales double, but lack of policy puts Australia at back of global queue

The Driven EV News

Australians "now know the future of driving is electric," but potential buyers were still being held back by a small range and less stock. The post EV sales double, but lack of policy puts Australia at back of global queue appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian Limits Warranty For Dual Motor R1T And R1S Vehicles

InsideEVs

Rivian reduces its 5-year basic warranty to 4-years when opting for the lower-priced Dual Motor R1T and R1S.

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Comment on Can Nio deliver over 20,000 in Jul? This discussion has been all over social media by Dan

CN EV Post

all i care about is the number consistantly ramp up every monthly delivered orders. By end of the year if can keep up over 200,000 delivered all good.

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NEVS Emily GT To Be Produced At A Former Saab Plant

InsideEVs

The NEVS Emily GT project will be brought to fruition at an ex-Saab plant.

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The Cold War Arms Race Over Prosthetic Arms

Cars That Think

In 1961, Norbert Wiener , the father of cybernetics, broke his hip and wound up in Massachusetts General Hospital. Wiener’s bad luck turned into fruitful conversations with his orthopedic surgeon, Melvin Glimcher. Those talks in turn led to a collaboration and an invention: the Boston Arm, an early myoelectric prosthesis. The device’s movements were controlled using electrical signals from an amputee’s residual bicep and tricep muscles.

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Mazda Will Discontinue MX-30 In The United States

InsideEVs

Less than 600 units were sold in nearly two years.

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Incentives Spur EV Sales, But Consumers Struggle To Figure Out Which Ones They Can Claim

InsideEVs

468 different incentives are available, but which ones can you claim?

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