Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Just a few months into a joint innovation project ( earlier post ), engineers from Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive have built a high-performance vehicle with a hydrogen engine. The demonstrator is based on the Ligier JS2 R race car, which was modified for hydrogen operation. The Ligier JS2 RH2 was officially presented to the public for the first time as part of the 100 th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2023

Porsche on Thursday unveiled the Mission X, an electric suoercar concept that could preview a future production model. "As a design study, not offered for sale, with production to be decided in due time, the Mission X is a glimpse into what the sports car of the future could look like," a Porsche press release declared. The automaker sees the.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Their open-access paper is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). A suggestive market-wide simulation extrapolation indicates that if every gasoline vehicle had a BEV option in 2030, the majority of new car and near-majority of new sport-utility vehic

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla’s connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), is truly living up to its name as the GM announcement gets the domino effect going with EV charging station companies now adopting the standard. more… The post Tesla’s NACS enjoys domino effect as EV charging companies adopt the standard appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) 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 customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability of automotive batteries made by Toyota.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla is preparing to ramp up 4680 battery cell production in Fremont, California. The company recently signed a lease for a new manufacturing facility for essential battery technology that will likely be used for 4680 cell production. Sources familiar with the matter told the Business Times that Tesla signed a lease with the industrial real estate investment trust Prologis on a 210,000 sq.ft advanced manufacturing facility.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

General Motors’ (GM) support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) might be trouble for Electrify America. With two out of three of the United States’ top legacy automakers supporting Tesla’s NACS, Electrify America’s position in the EV charging space is precarious at best. A previous Teslarati article theorized that Ford’s adoption of Tesla’s NACS could change the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, specifically in the United Stat

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus revealed its TX three-row SUV, a vehicle made specifically for the North American market. TX will be exclusively assembled by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), and is the first Lexus vehicle to be assembled there. The TX is the latest Lexus SUV to adopt the GA-K platform, which offers a low center of gravity and optimal weight distribution.

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

The Homer City coal-burning power station – Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant – is going to be retired permanently in July 2023. more… The post Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant is shutting down in July appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus unveiled the all-new GX during a world premiere in Austin, Texas, USA. The vehicle is set to be gradually released in different regions, starting from the end of 2023. Lexus GX prototype A 3.5L V6 twin-turbocharged engine delivers impressive output and torque, along with class-leading towing capabilities. A 2.4L turbo-hybrid variant, a Lexus first for a body-on-frame vehicle, provides fuel efficiency without compromising on power output.

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

The White House decided to rain on Tesla’s victory parade for its connector, NACS, becoming the charging standard in North America. The government still wants some CCS connectors to be included in order to get funding. more… The post White House throws some cold water on Tesla’s NACS victory appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

General Motors announced a collaboration with Tesla to integrate Tesla’s 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 company’s focus on expanding charging access across home, workplace, and public spaces and builds on the m

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla hits the UK with its strongest ever May, helping lift the plugin electric vehicle market share to 23.1%, up from 18.3% year on year. BEVs have grown well, whilst PHEVs have remained mostly flat. Overall market volume was 145,204 units, some 17% up YoY, though still below the pre-2020 norms.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Mercedes‑Benz announced that its DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. With this milestone, Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer with authorization to introduce such a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for use on public freeways in the most populous state in the United States.

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla has secured a new location in Fremont, California, to expand its 4680 battery cell production, according to a new report. more… The post Tesla snaps up new location in Fremont to expand 4680 battery cell production, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

Nissan carried out another demonstration of its in-development LIDAR-based advanced driver-assistance technology, which now features intersection collision avoidance. An event held at a Nissan facility here showcased the technology’s ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the more complex environment of intersections. Development of this technology is being carried out under Nissan Ambition 2030, the company’s long-term vision.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) short sellers have lost a substantial $6.08 billion on a mark-to-market basis since the EV maker’s recent winning streak started. The update was shared by S3 Partners, a financial data, analytics, and services firm. This was a blow to those betting against the company. Short sellers borrow shares and sell them, hoping that the price will go down.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has issued its third funding opportunity for the SCALEUP (Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential) program. ( Earlier post.) The objective of the $100-million ARPA-E SCALEUP 2023 FOA ( DE-FOA-0003100 ) is to support the scaling of high-risk and potentially disruptive new technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2023

GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors announced Thursday that GM vehicles will gain Tesla.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 9, 2023

EVBox, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, launched its most powerful charging station: EVBox Troniq High Power. The charging station can deliver 400 kW of power and is the first standalone charging station with this power output that has been tested and proven in the field in France and the Netherlands. The company expects to […] The post EVBox launches its fastest charging station ever: the 400kW EVBox Troniq High Power appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2023

The updated 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid gets a price cut for the new model year. First noticed by CarsDirect, the price cut comes as other Wrangler variants get a price increase, which is typical for a refreshed model like the 2024 Wrangler. But Jeep is also adding a new base Sport S trim level for the 4xe below the carryover Willys.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 9, 2023

There have been some exciting announcements this week in the South African electric mobility sector. One of the really exciting ones was the announcement from Volvo Cars South Africa that the new electric Volvo EX30 compact SUV is coming to South Africa early next year at a very attractive price.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 9, 2023

Passengers have grown accustomed to battling for the best seats. Lexus ends that now with a new three-row vehicle, making every seat the best seat. This week, Lexus has ushered in a new era of luxury with the global reveal of the first-ever TX, a vehicle made specifically for the North American market. With increasing […] The post 2024 Lexus TX Debuts As 3-Row SUV With 406HP Plug-in Hybrid Option appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

Lordstown Motors has never had a smooth road ahead of it. It has been battling money issues, production bottlenecks, and other issues until it was saved by Foxconn in 2021. However, the company is now planning to move forward with litigation against its lifeline in relation to Foxconn’s allegations of a potential breach of contract. In May , Lordstown filed an 8-K with the SEC stating that it received a letter from Foxconn in late April, accusing the automaker of breaching its investment a

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 9, 2023

The European Union achieved a significant milestone last week in promoting sustainable transportation across Europe. According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), a total of 500,000 EV charging points have been installed within the EU. This achievement demonstrates the EU’s strong commitment, along with its Member States, to the decarbonization of the transportation sector. […] The post There Are Over 500.000 EV Charging Points in Europe appeared first on Electric C

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

A Tesla driver hit and killed a dog. They claimed they were driving using Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta. more… The post Tesla driver hits a dog, claims they were on Full Self-Driving Beta appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 9, 2023

Animation has come a long way since 1900, when J. Stuart Blackton created The Enchanted Drawing , the earliest known animated film. The 90-second movie was created using stop-motion techniques, as flat characters, props, and backgrounds were drawn on an easel or made from paper. Most modern animators rely on computer graphics and visualization techniques to create popular movies and TV shows like Finding Dory , Toy Story , and Paw Patrol.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

On paper, the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate seems like a fine compact EV. And it looks cool. Yet it has quirks that detract from the experience – which would be OK if the driving dynamics were just a tick better. “Quirky” is an adjective that’s been applied to Volvos in the past, in ways both good and bad, and it certainly applies here, though the quirks are more confounding than fun.

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

Nearly six months into its Accelerator crowdfunding program, solar EV startup Aptera is putting a pause on new investments while it files requested paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result, many of the loyal believers that make up the Aptera community and have helped get the company this far will no longer be able to invest unless they meet certain criteria. more… The post Aptera suddenly pauses Accelerator program at request of SEC, only two days left to invest a

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla is expanding its business in Fremont, California, where it operates one of its vehicle manufacturing plants, but the factory is not changing. Instead, Tesla is leasing a 210,000+ square-foot advanced manufacturing facility on Fremont Blvd. to help support the production of the company’s 4680 cell technology. Tesla signed a lease for 48401 Fremont Blvd., according to two sources who told the San Francisco Business Times that the new industrial real estate area will be used for 4680 p

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Cars That Think

JUNE 9, 2023

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Energy Drone & Robotics Summit : 10–12 June 2023, HOUSTON RoboCup 2023 : 4–10 July 2023, BORDEAUX, FRANCE RSS 2023 : 10–14 July 2023, DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA IEEE RO-MAN 2023 : 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA IROS 2023 : 1–5 October 2023, DETROIT CLA

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 9, 2023

All-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has officially opened its Truck as Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The Truck as a Service Hub was officially opened today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Tottenham MP Rt. Hon. David Lammy, alongside policymakers, industry leaders and key customers and stakeholders. Located on White Hart Lane in […] The post London Mayor inaugurates Volta Trucks’ Hub to mark start of UK customer operations appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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Electrek

JUNE 9, 2023

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on LSVs and electric micro-cars, we discussed the definitions, use cases, and street-legal rules regarding this important class of tiny vehicles. Now in Part 3, the final installment of the series, we’ll look at which street-legal vehicles are actually available in the US. more… The post The best street-legal electric micro-cars, NEVs, and LSVs you can buy in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 9, 2023

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) surged over 5% on Friday amidst investors’ positive sentiments following the announcement that General Motors would be joining Ford in adopting the Texas-based EV maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric cars. The move by the two Detroit giants is seen as a major boost for Tesla, whose Supercharger Network has been a difference-maker in the EV ownership experience of its consumers.

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