Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. Power. According to the J.D. Power EV Index ( earlier post ), a new, advanced analytics tool that tracks the progress to parity of EVs with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the United States, this steady decline in price mixed with surging availabil

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2023

GMC announced Thursday that it’s working with EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles to create a GMC Hummer EV overloading concept due by late summer 2023 and previewing a production version. The concept will be the first product of a partnership that the companies say will result in the development of “top-tier, zero-compromise adventure.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN 49/60DF dual-fuel engine has received its Type Approval after a five-day program on the testbed at company HQ in Augsburg, Germany. The Type Approval Test (TAT) was witnessed by inspectors representing the ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, LR and RINA classification societies, who signed the test protocol upon the successful completion of the schedule.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2023

The European Union in Tuesday approved plans to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars in member countries by 2035, after Germany successfully fought for a loophole for vehicles burning e-fuels. The proposed law will require all new passenger cars sold in EU countries to produce zero CO2 emissions from 2035, ramping up from a 2030 target of 50%.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

The Superbike Commission of the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has decided that the fuels used, as in MotoGP, must consist of at least 40% non-fossil components from the coming 2024 season. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is preparing intensively for this and is closely involved in the development of such alternative fuels, as a partner of the company NORDOEL as part of the federally funded joint project DeCarTrans.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Tesla is preparing Cybertruck production with job postings that indicate the vehicle will be available in different colors, perhaps ditching past indications from CEO Elon Musk that had some ready to be able to wrap the truck in any color or pattern. Tesla has seven positions listed at its Gigafactory Texas facility that show the company is hiring for various roles for the Cybertruck’s paint operations.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

NIO co-founder and president Qin Lihong was on-site for the opening of the NIO House in Frankfurt. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: NIO App) NIO (NYSE: NIO) today opened its second NIO House in Germany, as it steadily moves forward with its efforts to tap the European market. The new NIO House is centrally located in Frankfurt's Groβe Eschenheimer StraBe, between the traditional old town and the city's business district, according to information shared by the European version of the NI

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Deliveries of the purpose-built heavy-duty trucks will begin in Q4 2023. With a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time of approximately 20 minutes based upon expected technology improvements, the Nikola Tre FCEV is anticipated to have among the longest ranges of all commercially available zero tailpipe emission Class 8 trucks.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

CATL 's share in January-February was the same as in January, while BYD saw its share rise. CATL and BYD remained the top two players in the global EV battery market in the first two months, with the former's share remaining stable and the latter rising. In January and February, the total battery consumption of EVs registered in each country was about 75.2 GWh, up 39.0 percent from the previous year, according to data released today by South Korean market research firm SNE Research.

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Green Authority

MARCH 30, 2023

NeoPlants , a pioneering company in bioengineering plants, has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art synthetic biology lab, The Seed. This groundbreaking facility in North Paris will accommodate a range of fields and create a collaborative environment for developing their natural air purifier, the Neo P1. Lionel Mora, co-founder and CEO of NeoPlants, emphasized the company’s mission to curb air pollution, starting inside the home. “Bioengineering our plants requires criti

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

As with Ford's deal structure, Tesla would own and operate the plant while licensing technology from CATL , according to Bloomberg. | TSLA.US (Image credit: CnEVPost) Tesla is reportedly looking to build a new battery factory with CATL in the US, similar to the Chinese battery-maker giant's deal with Ford last month. Bloomberg reported on the matter earlier today, saying Tesla discussed plans involving CATL with the US government.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

In a letter to the NHTSA, Ford announced that it is abandoning its petition that would allow it to operate autonomous vehicles without physical human controls. Autonomous vehicle technology has grown in popularity since the launch of Tesla’s suite of autonomous driving offerings. Now, countless automakers, including Mercedes, General Motors, and Ford, have all jumped on the technology as a new revenue stream, but many are learning it isn’t as easy as it looks.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year and strive to reach 3.6 million, said Wang Chuanfu, its chairman and president. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year and will strive to reach 3.6 million, said Wang Chuanfu, the company's chairman and president. BYD announced its 2022 annual report on March 28 and held an investor conference on March 29, where Wang revealed the target, according to a report by local media outlet Yicai today.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 30, 2023

BYD has partnered with New Delhi based EV cab service Evera. BYD will deliver 100 e6 station wagon EVs. Evera provides app-based cab services in the nation’s capital and this will be one of the largest orders of electric vehicles in the fleet sector for BYD India.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

NIO and Li Auto 's mobile apps have been featuring pretty girls significantly more often lately, while XPeng is running a campaign to encourage users to share such content on its app. Whenever we open the NIO (NYSE: NIO) mobile app to see what's going on at the company, there are always posts with lots of pictures of pretty girls on the front page. This practice has been seen occasionally before, but has become more frequent this year with the large deliveries of the ET5 sedan.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. more… The post Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

The first model of BYD 's F-brand, codenamed SF, will target the RMB 400,000 to 600,000 market. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK BYD's yet-to-be-announced new brand, codenamed F brand, is expected to officially unveil its first model, codenamed SF, in June to target a market priced between RMB 400,000 ($58,380) and RMB 600,000, CnEVPost has learned. The model will be built on a new BYD off-road platform and will be equipped with dual motors, front and rear differential locks, and electric interlock, a BYD

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 30, 2023

Innovation News Network brings you the ultimate guide to zero-emission, hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles. The post How hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles will revolutionise the transport industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

Tesla 's poster mentions "Supercharging," suggesting that the product could be its latest charging device. | TSLA.US Tesla will launch a new product in China next week, information shared by the company on a social media platform shows. Tesla China will see the addition of a new member in a 3-day countdown that will take on a special form, the electric vehicle (EV) maker said in a poster on its WeChat account today.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 30, 2023

BYD’s revolutionary LFP Blade Battery has been instrumental in boosting production and sales of BYD’s battery-electric vehicles as well as its “Super Hybrid” DM-i and DM-p plug-in hybrids. Last year, BYD sold over 1.8 million vehicles and is looking to produce and sell a whole lot more of its own vehicles this year.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 30, 2023

54 advocacy groups from 26 countries have signed an open letter to Toyota's incoming CEO calling for the phase out of fossil fuel powered cars, and an end to obstructive lobbying. The post Environmental and consumer groups demand Toyota go all electric, stop lobbying appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 30, 2023

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has announced a partnership with ETRUX, an electric commercial vehicle specialist, that is set to accelerate the adoption of next-gen electric light commercial vehicles – with the first prototype debuting at April’s CV Show. Following the signing of an MoU between the two companies, the collaboration will see WEVC’s game-changing […] The post WEVC eCV1 Commercial Vehicle Prototype to Debut at CV Show appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

The electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS is teasing something new, and it looks a lot like an electric dirt bike. more… The post After price drop on Metacycle e-motorcycle, SONDORS teases electric dirt bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 30, 2023

To further develop and fine-tune the future electric Renault 5, Renault experts are currently testing its first nine prototypes. Known as mules, their platform, power train and battery are technically the same as the future production vehicle. With a design based on the Clio silhouette, the mules do not yet look like the future model. […] The post Electric Renault 5 Prototypes Begin Endurance Testing And Fine-Tuning appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that the United States generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than coal last year. According to the EIA, declining costs and rising subsidies contribute to renewables displacing fossil fuels. “Economic growth paired with increasing electrification in end-use sectors results in stable growth in U.S. electric power demand through 2050 in all cases,” noted the EIA.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

Tritium makes DC fast chargers in Tennessee, and it’s now accepting orders for its first EV charging system for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. more… The post Tritium debuts US-made, NEVI-compliant DC fast chargers appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 30, 2023

The technical team at Element 1 has achieved the most compact and highest-efficiency hydrogen generator available today. The post Affordable and efficient hydrogen production on site and on demand appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 30, 2023

The ninth Skoda Student Car will be more electrifying than ever while embracing Skoda’s explorer spirit. This year’s 29 apprentices are building a multifunctional camping and mobile-office vehicle based on the all-electric Skoda Enyaq iV SUV. Their dream car lives up to modern-day explorers’ needs and expectations. Backed by the Skoda Design team, the students […] The post Skoda Student Car No.9 to be based on the all-electric Enyaq iV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace is joining forces with BAE Systems to develop a battery system for its ES-30 electric plane. more… The post Heart Aerospace finds a new partner to develop ES-30 electric plane battery appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 30, 2023

The Landian E5 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV with a starting price of RMB 139,900. Chinese tech giant Huawei 's key partner in the automotive sector, Seres Group, has launched another new energy vehicle (NEV) brand to increase its bets in the sector. Seres today officially unveiled the Landian (蓝电) brand and made its first model, the plug-in hybrid E5, available with technology from Huawei and BYD , according to an online launch event.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 30, 2023

When people think of employee benefits, they usually think of the standard offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and sick leave. In addition to standard employee benefits, there are many other unique benefits that some companies offer to their employees.

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Electrek

MARCH 30, 2023

Robotaxi developer Waymo will soon be operating an all-electric fleet of fifth-generation Waymo Driver as it is retiring its fourth-generation tech utilized on Chrysler Pacifica hybrids. Looking ahead, Waymo will deploy the Jaguar I-Pace EVs as it continues to develop future autonomous vehicles with Geely and its all-electric ZEEKR brand. more… The post Waymo to retire Chrysler hybrids in transition to all-electric robotaxis, including ZEEKR EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 30, 2023

Tesla has launched GigaBier, a Cybertruck-inspired Pilsner that is available in the European market. “Tesla GigaBier is designed to emulate the form of Cybertruck while honoring the 500-year tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking,” the company writes on its GigaBier webpage. “Enjoy this limited edition pilsner-style beer brewed in Berlin with our exclusive strain of Cyberhops and notes of citrus, bergamot and sweet fruit.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 30, 2023

Ford will be bringing the electrified version of its iconic Mustang to Australia this year. It was the third best selling electric vehicle in the US last year. The post Ford to bring its electric Mustang Mach-E to Australia in 2023 appeared first on The Driven.

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