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JUNE 8, 2023

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a coating composed of carbon nanotubes that imparts superlubricity to sliding parts. It reduces the friction of steel rubbing on steel at least a hundredfold. A paper on the coating is published in the journal Materials Today Nano. Superlubricity is the property of showing virtually no resistance to sliding; its hallmark is a coefficient of friction less than 0.01.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2023

General Motors has announced that starting in 2025 it will build the Tesla charge port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS), into its future EVs. And so, with three out of three U.S.-based automakers now on board (Stellantis is based in the Netherlands), it seems we truly have a North American charging standard. The news, which follows.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent open-access paper published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the University of York report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid account for a larger fraction of real-world vehicle emissions than previous estimates have suggested. The levels of these non-fuel-derived gases will likely remain unchanged, even as more drivers transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

Following the news that Ford will adopt Tesla’s connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), GM is also confirming that it will adopt the charging standard. This is likely the next step in a domino effect that should solidify NACS as the new charging standard for electric cars in North America. more… The post GM announces it will also adopt Tesla’s NACS connector appeared first on Electrek.

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JUNE 8, 2023

In 2022, Audi described a pilot program with partner companies Reiling Glas Recycling, Saint-Gobain Glass, and Saint-Gobain Sekurit to turn damaged auto glass into recyclable material for model production. ( Earlier post.) Audi is now shifting the “GlassLoop” pilot project into standard production; for the windshields in the Audi Q4 e-tron, the company will use glass made of up to 30% recycled material from car windows damaged beyond repair.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 8, 2023

Your current car is getting a bit long in tooth and it’s time when you would normally be looking to replace it. Don’t buy another gas car! Some of you won’t let “them” pry a gas car from your cold dead fingers.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

Tesla is planning to produce 375,000 Cybertrucks per year and have release candidates by late August, according to communications they sent to suppliers. more… The post Tesla plans for 375,000 Cybertrucks per year, will have release candidates by late August appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

Ahead of the Paris Air Show held in Le Bourget, TotalEnergies is doubling production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Grandpuits, bringing the site’s annual production capacity to 285,000 tons—almost double the capacity announced in 2020. TotalEnergies’s SAF is produced from waste and residues from the circular economy (animal fats, used cooking oils, etc.) and also e-fuel synthetic fuels for aviation.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

EVBox announced today that it’s launched the first standalone 400 kW EV charging station that has been proven in the field. more… The post EVBox’s new 400 kW EV charger can add 62 miles of range in 3 minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has signed a supply agreement with Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) ( earlier post ) over approximately 50,000 tonnes almost CO₂-free steel per year for its European press shops and deepened its partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to establish a sustainable steel supply chain in North America. Mercedes-Benz took an equity stake in H2GS in 2021; ( earlier post ); the new supply agreement enables Mercedes-Benz to bring almost CO₂-free steel into

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2023

Uber and Lyft have pledged to electrify their ride-hailing fleets by 2030, but a new University of Michigan study argues that it won't make much of a difference. Replacing all current ride-hailing vehicles with EVs would eliminate tailpipe emissions, but the overall benefit to society would still be slight—just 3% per trip on.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

TECO 2030 and Skeleton Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the use of renewable hydrogen in the maritime sector and demonstrate zero-emissions voyage and port operations. Skeleton Technologies is a manufacturer of high power, fast charging energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive and industrial applications.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2023

General Motors on Monday unveiled a new Buick EV concept for China. The Buick Proxima is the product of GM's China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai, which has pivoted to focus on EVs, according to a press release. A flagship sedan built on a dedicated EV architecture, it sports gullwing doors that are typical concept-car fare, but will likely.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

Animal fats and used cooking oil are increasingly joining the likes of lithium, cobalt and copper as energy transitional materials where supply constraints are of growing concern, according to a new analysis of trade flows by S&P Global Commodity Insights Agribusiness Consulting group. The analysis, entitled Biofuel Feedstock Trade Flows: First Come, First Served?

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JUNE 8, 2023

Lexus on Thursday night revealed a new luxury three-row SUV model, badged TX and including hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Much as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is just getting a larger, longer Grand Highlander Hybrid companion model, the Lexus TX satisfies those wanting a bigger and boxier vehicle that’s not as thirsty or costly as the.

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JUNE 8, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) announced $2 million for the rejuvenation, recycling, and reuse of Lithium-ion battery programs, administered through the ReCell Center located at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). Through this investment, AMMTO will encourage the formation of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) between the National Laboratories that are part of the ReCell Center and industry partners to per

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JUNE 8, 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Mercedes-Benz’s automated driving system on Thursday, June 08, 2023. The German automaker’s autonomous driving tech received approval before Tesla Full Self-Driving. Mercedes-Benz’s approval from the California DMV permits it to sell and lease vehicles with its autonomous driving system.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2023

AESC held a groundbreaking ceremony on its new battery plant in Florence County, South Carolina. ( Earlier post.) With construction of the 1.5 million square foot plant underway, commercial operations are expected to commence in 2026, creating 1,170 new jobs for the local community. The new 30 GWh battery plant builds on AESC’s existing battery manufacturing network that includes a plant in operation in Tennessee and another plant under construction in Kentucky.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

Ford Motor Co. has shared an update on its journey to scale production of its super popular, all-electric F-150 Lightning in order to reduce customer wait times. The American automaker has bolstered production of its XLT trim, in particular, and is limiting new reservation wait times down under four months. more… The post Ford bolsters F-150 Lightning XLT production – a truck ordered today can be yours by September appeared first on Electrek.

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JUNE 8, 2023

SpaceX has now launched a flight-proven Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) 20 times. Following the successful launch and docking of the CRS-28 mission. SpaceX broke a couple of U.S. Spaceflight records. CRS-28 marked the 38th time a Dragon spacecraft visited the orbiting outpost, beating the record held by the Space Shuttle. SpaceX is currently the only U.S.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Lunaz announced the next phase in a landmark fleet electrification partnership with Buckinghamshire Council. Following the conclusion of a competitive tendering process, Lunaz has committed to the first phase of up-cycling and electrification of a municipal refuse fleet. This follows the signing of a Fleet Electrification Agreement at a COP Event hosted at the company’s […] The post Lunaz signs Local Authority electrification agreement with Buckinghamshire Council appeared first on Electri

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 8, 2023

The Volvo EX30 was launched recently by Volvo and will be available in several markets around the world. There is a lot of excitement around Volvo’s new compact SUV, and rightfully so given its impressive specs.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

The Danish renewables giant is partnering with Texas-based SOLARCYCLE to recycle all of Ørsted ‘s end-of-life US solar panels. more… The post Orsted has pledged to recycle 100% of its US solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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JUNE 8, 2023

GM has joined Ford in agreeing to install NACS charging equipment in its electric cars so drivers can use the Tesla Supercharger network.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 8, 2023

General Motors, like Ford, is partnering with Tesla to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025. Additionally, the collaboration will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, and growing, throughout North America. This agreement complements GM’s ongoing investments in charging, reinforcing the […] The post GM Follows Ford In Adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard appeared first on Elec

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

Recent activities from Tesla suggest that the electric car maker is putting quite a bit of effort into marketing its vehicles to as many people as possible. As could be seen in the official web pages of the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla is now highlighting the vehicles’ estimated costs with the incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) applied.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Schneider National Inc., a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced the completion of an EV charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California. The depot will power its battery electric truck (BET) fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one […] The post Schneider opens large-scale EV charging depot in Southern California appeared first on Electric Cars Rep

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JUNE 8, 2023

Ford announced today that it is on track to increase production of the F-150 Lightning’s various trims, including the high-demand XLT model, as capacity will continue to ramp up at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center this fall, decreasing customer wait times. Ford is continuing to accept retail customer orders of both the Lariat and Platinum models of the F-150 Lightning, but customer interest in the XLT trim has effectively put the automaker in a tough position due to heightening demand.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Toyota Motor North America will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Mich. to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America. As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota’s batteries meet North American […] The post Toyota to Build $50M Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 8, 2023

A long-standing federal effort to decarbonize transportation proves how advanced technologies can make meaningful, real-world impacts by intertwining national goals and initiatives with local, community-based actions. The innovative model built over the past 30 years by the Clean Cities Coalition Network demonstrates how federal programs can successfully deploy new technologies through long-term, multidirectional stakeholder engagement.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Swedish electric performance brand Polestar, will provide the course car for Bicester Heritage’s ten-year anniversary event, Flywheel, on the 17th and 18th of June. The EV brand opened its UK head office at Bicester Heritage in December 2022, joining the established location and 50 specialist businesses that celebrate motion on the former RAF Bomber Base. […] The post Polestar 2 BST edition 270 to electrify Flywheel as course car appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

Porsche has unveiled the Mission X, a new electric hypercar concept, which the automaker says could be the fastest road-legal vehicle ever to do a lap around the famous Nürburgring racetrack… if it goes into series production. more… The post Porsche says electric Mission X concept would be fastest road-legal car ever appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 8, 2023

A milestone in the electric vehicle revolution, toward the end of 2021, Hertz announced it was ordering 100,000 Teslas. That took true leadership from Hertz, and it’s something EV enthusiasts were long waiting to see happen (generally speaking).

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

Tesla has told suppliers to prepare for Cybertruck production by stating it plans to build 375,000 units of the all-electric pickup every year, according to a new report. The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled in November 2019 and has been delayed on several occasions, but the automaker has finally started making significant strides toward initial production.

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