Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

General Motors is leading a $60-million Series B financing round in Mitra Chem , a Silicon Valley-based, AI-enabled battery materials innovator. The company’s AI-powered platform and advanced research and development facility in Mountain View, California, will help accelerate GM’s commercialization of affordable electric vehicle batteries. GM and Mitra Chem will develop advanced iron-based cathode active materials (CAMs), such as lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), to power affordable and a

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Official EPA range ratings for Dual-Motor versions of the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck are in—with both models maxing out at 352 miles. The maximum range rating is achieved with the 135-kwh Large Pack and 21-inch wheels. Opting for 22-inch wheels drops range to 341 miles for both the R1S and R1T. Either way, that.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) renewed funding for PowerAmerica , DOE’s first Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute. PowerAmerica will receive an initial $8 million, with potential funding across four more fiscal years to follow, to continue advancing domestic manufacturing of next-generation WBG semiconductors for power electronics to aid economy-wide decarbonization and electrification.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Acura on Thursday officially revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the 2024 Acura ZDX. Initial specs show this inceptive EV effort for the Honda luxury and performance brand to enter the fast lane with some impressive specs, including up to 500 hp and a projected range up to 325 miles. If it feels like Acura already revealed the ZDX, it.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

Occidental announced that a wholly owned subsidiary— 1PointFive —has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire all the outstanding equity of Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE) for total cash consideration of approximately $1.1 billion, to be made in three approximately equivalent annual payments, with the first at closing. This transaction is expected to close before the end of 2023, subject to Canadian court reviews, Canadian and US regulatory approvals and other customary c

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Fisker on Thursday revealed a full gallery of images of its upcoming Alaska electric pickup, along with a few new details for this eagerly anticipated and relatively affordable EV. As Fisker claimed at the product’s intro a couple weeks ago, as part of its Product Day, the Alaska will be both the world’s most sustainable pickup truck.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Chinese battery supplier CATL on Wednesday announced a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that the company claims will enable super-fast charging. Called Shenxing, the new battery is scheduled to enter mass production later this year, according to a company press release. CATL claims it can recover 250 miles of range in just 10 minutes of.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

While automakers continue to introduce new electric vehicles (EVs) and experience growth in market share, the beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure has not kept pace. If anything, it is falling further behind. The recent move to open Tesla Superchargers to non-Tesla owners could improve the situation, but such effort might not be the answer that some suggest, as overall satisfaction continues to decline, according to the J.D.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Rivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck as its “everything” vehicle, but it.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

China-based NaaS , an EV charging service company, is partnering with Hyundai Motor Group (China), to develop efficient charging management services for Hyundai car owners. The two parties will empower potential EV charging businesses via partnership. The partnership have made an order management service for charging and charger installation to be equipped with Hyundai models.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ford and SK, a Korean battery manufacturer, have announced a plan to build a new $1.2 billion battery cathode factory in Becancour, known as Quebec’s battery valley. more… The post Ford and SK announce new massive battery cathode factory in Quebec’s battery valley appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) is awarding $3.6 million, with an industry match of $3.6 million, to six projects selected from the Base Annual Appropriations Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). The TCF is administered by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT). With this funding, industry and DOE national laboratories will partner to advance lab-developed clean transportation technologies towards commercialization in technology areas, including vehi

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

As Jaguar revamps its lineup to prepare for the electric future, the I-Pace will reportedly be left behind. Jaguar’s new CEO is taking the British luxury automaker in a different direction, with its first next-generation EV, a four-door GT, due out in 2024. more… The post Jaguar is scrapping the I-Pace as part of its EV revamp, electric 4-door GT due 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

Horizon Robotics , a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in consumer vehicles, has formed a strategic partnership with Aptiv PLC and its subsidiary Wind River in China. (Aptiv acquired Wind River in 2022.) Aptiv is a global technology company focused on making mobility safer, greener and more connected; Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tesla is hiring to launch a new in-house “Tesla Rental Program” with a pilot program coming to collision centers in Texas. more… The post Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck is, for all intents and purposes, a very large vehicle. With its hulking design and cold steel exterior, the Cybertruck is an imposing presence on the road. It is then quite a sight when such a large pickup truck is spotted moving so nimbly, it almost looks like a much smaller vehicle. The Cybertruck footage was captured by longtime drone Tesla Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer , who was fortunate enough to spot the all-electric pickup truck during a recent flyover of the com

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

As automakers battle for market share in the new electric era, a few stand out among the crowd. Namely, Tesla maintained its status as the world’s largest EV maker in Q2, with BYD closing the gap. Meanwhile, the third largest EV maker may surprise you. See who else made the list below. more… The post Top 10 EV makers Q2 2023: Tesla first, BYD second, but third may surprise you appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tesla has threatened Core Lithium with a potential lawsuit pertaining to a failure to execute an agreement the two companies had over an agreement to supply the automaker with lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss Lithium Project. Core said in an Equity Raise Presentation yesterday that it had received a notification from Tesla of a potential legal claim regarding the binding terms it entered in March 2022: “Core has received a notification from Tesla of a potential legal claim

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

Automobili Pininfarina opens an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week with the introduction of the world’s first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta – the breathtaking new B95. The pure-electric hyper Barchetta is a design and technology masterpiece – the simplicity of its flowing open-topped bodywork contrasts with exquisite technical details to […] The post Introducing the world’s first electric hyper Barchetta, B95, coachbuilt by Automobili Pininfarina

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tesla is planning to enter the rental space with a new, small pilot program in Texas, according to job postings. Tesla is seeking a Program Manager in Business Development out of its Headquarters in Austin, Texas , but the details of the job description paint a picture that the automaker is heading toward launching its own rental program, presumably for those who have been involved in a collision.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

General Motors is leading a $60 million Series B financing round in Mitra Chem, a Silicon Valley-based, AI-enabled battery materials innovator. The company’s AI-powered platform and advanced research and development facility in Mountain View, California, will help accelerate GM’s commercialization of affordable electric vehicle batteries. GM and Mitra Chem will develop advanced iron-based cathode active […] The post GM Invests in AI and Battery Materials Innovator Mitra Chem appeared first

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Tesla Supercharger Network is one of the electric vehicle maker’s most notable accomplishments. And now that it is being opened to non-Tesla electric vehicles, the rapid charging system seems poised to become one of the key drivers of mainstream EV adoption. Back in May, veteran automaker Ford announced that it had reached a deal with Tesla so that its electric vehicles could access the Supercharger Network.

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CN EV Post

AUGUST 17, 2023

@Lawrence In reply to Lawrence. Thanks for the careful reading, but this is not a typo. The entity's Chinese name is "杭州极与越汽车科技有限公司", which is indeed Jiyuyue. In China, the operating entity of a company is not necessarily the same as the brand name.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you’re deciding between an electric or hybrid Toyota, the bZ4X EV may offer a better value. Despite its higher MSRP, the all-electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Toyota Hybrid Camry. more… The post Toyota’s electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Hybrid Camry appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

Vauxhall has teamed up with leading charge point operators to address the findings of an exclusive investigation that reveals more than 70% of UK councils currently do not have a published strategy in place for residential on-street charging for electric vehicles, leaving millions of potential EV drivers without a place to charge. The new findings […] The post Vauxhall Launches New Initiative To Boost EV Charging Infrastructure appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

This Chicago-based 2004 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is a bit different from our usual pickings. There are 124,000 miles on the clock of this automatic-transmission car and it is a GLS trim. It appears to be pretty stock, with the 1.8T engine, a cold-weather package (heated seats), a wind-blocker, cruise control, a Monsoon sound system, and 17-inch wheels.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

Discover how the DELISA-LTO project determines the most affected and threatened components of VVER reactors during long-term operation. The post The DELISA-LTO project: Increasing the operational safety of VVER reactors appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ford is pressing forward with new, more powerful Mustang variants when other automakers are pulling back on the segment. The company recently held a first drive for the 2024 Mustang , including the new Dark Horse variant, and we’re now seeing leaks for the Mustang GTD, a mid-engine car with wild styling and a surprising underbelly. Though it looks like a Mustang, the GTD is not expected to use its S650 platform.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

After pulling the Titan full-size pickup from the US market, Nissan is banking on a segment it’s better positioned in with mid-size trucks. Amid Nissan’s next-gen Frontier delay, speculation is rising that it could reemerge as a mid-size EV pickup. more… The post Nissan delaying next-gen Frontier fuels mid-size EV pickup speculation appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ford’s Bronco is becoming more expensive, as the company is dumping the base trim for the 2024 model year. The Big Bend edition will now represent the cheapest way for one to procure the SUV. Though cheap may not be the operative word, as this choice shifts the Bronco starting MSRP from $36,785 to $41,025. While the decision results in the vehicle having an upgraded interior, the Big Bend is still pretty basic inside and you don’t really unlock a lot of the coolest off-roading tech until you’re

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Noodoe

AUGUST 17, 2023

With the opening of its new offices in Brisbane, Noodoe links its Californian and Australian efforts to galvanize the business community in the fight against climate change. The post Noodoe Links US and AUS Efforts to Combat Climate Change appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

After recently beginning to tease a global premiere of its first all-electric vehicle, Acura officially pulled the sheet off its ZDX SUV in front of a crowd at Monterey Car Week this morning. The BEV will be available in two different powertrain configurations as well as a performance Type S trim. Check out the full specs, including range and pricing, below. more… The post Acura finally joins the EV ethos, unveils ZDX with competitive range, hands-free driving appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

Experts from the University of Nottingham have been awarded funding to help businesses understand and improve their cyber security. The post Funding awarded to help small businesses improve cyber security appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

Powerwall owners on the Tesla Electric plan in Texas are coming out of the recent heatwave with an extra $100 in their pockets on average. more… The post Tesla Electric customers came out of Texas heatwave with an extra $100 in their pockets appeared first on Electrek.

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