Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer. ( Earlier post.) Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 kWh/100 km.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2023

General Motors on Tuesday announced that it will make bidirectional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capability available on all EVs using its Ultium component set by the 2026 model year, allowing more EVs to serve as home backup power sources. The V2H feature will roll out as previously announced on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, followed by.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Motiv Power Systems announced the new Argo Series electric truck featuring a medium-duty EV cab designed from the ground up, with customer-driven miles and fleet owner feedback built in. The launch of Argo is a strategic step for Motiv intended to triple the company’s market size. The Argo Series is designed to support all medium-duty applications across Class 4-6—including box trucks, step vans, shuttle buses, refrigerated vehicles, vocational vehicles, and other specialties—and is

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cadillac's icon has gained an electric variant. On Wednesday, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted with a GM-estimated 450 miles, 200-plus-kwh battery pack, 55.0-inches of screens on the dashboard, and trademark design. Cadillac estimates the electric luxury SUV will cost about $130,000 when entering production in the summer of 2024 at GM's.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects US crude oil production to surpass 12.9 million barrels per day for the first time in late 2023 and to exceed 13 million barrels per day in early 2024. In its August Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts US crude oil production to average 12.8 million barrels per day in 2023—200,000 barrels per day more than in its July forecast.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Lucid Gravity, the electric SUV sequel to the automaker's Air luxury sedan, will be revealed in November and start production in late 2024. That confirmation, which is in line with Lucid's previously discussed timeline, came Monday in an announcement of the automaker's second quarter 2023 financial results. Lucid said it delivered 1,404.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

This new NIO cellphone will definitely please the existing NIO user base. But I doubt it can bring more consumers to buy NIO cars. Hardcore apple user won't ditch their Iphone 14 for NIO car+cellphone bundle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

TSMC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, and NXP Semiconductors N.V. plan to invest jointly ina joint venture—European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, in Dresden, Germany—to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services. ESMC marks a significant step towards construction of a 300 mm fab to support the future capacity needs of the fast-growing automotive and industrial sectors, with the final investment decision pending confirmation of the level of p

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

The last time we heard from African electric motorcycle startup Spiro, the company was planning to roll out 140,000 e-motos in Uganda. Now Spiro is working to put even more bikes and battery swap stations on the road thanks to new funding. more… The post African electric motorcycle company Spiro lands funds for major international expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems has been designated as the supplier of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is in addition to the previously announced production supply agreement, adding new Euro 7 vehicle platforms planned for production by the OEM. This is forecasted to generate €63 million in total revenue from 2025 to 2028.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant. more… The post Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Porsche is expanding its open source initiative and has published a strategic guide to using free and open source software (FOSS). By using open source software, Porsche says it is able to shorten development cycles, reduce costs, promote innovation and talent and improve software quality. Almost two years after the launch of the initiative, the company is taking the next strategic step and publishing the FOSS Movement.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

BMW unveiled its first bulletproof electric sedan this week, the BMW i7 Protection, as the automaker expands its emission-free models into new segments. more… The post Check out this bulletproof electric luxury sedan from BMW, the i7 Protection appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

An analysis by Nikkei in Japan concludes that nearly 40% of the suppliers for materials used in Tesla’s electric vehicle batteries are Chinese companies. Nikkei sent a letter to Tesla asking about its dependence on Chinese suppliers but said that it had received no reply by the publication deadline. China was the largest supplier of materials for the lithium-ion batteries used in Tesla’s EVs, constituting 39% of the 61 companies in the storage battery category, based on Nikkei’s analysis of the

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Saudi Arabian company has installed the largest wind turbine in Central Asia, in the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. more… The post The Saudis just installed the largest wind turbine in Central Asia appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2023

There’s quite a lot of misinformation and disinformation — deliberate misinformation — about electric vehicles online. One of the key bits of disinformation is the false notion that EVs aren’t that green because there are carbon emissions generated by mining for the materials in their batteries and manufacturing them.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hyundai Mobis , Hyundai Motor Group’s core supplier, announced a “large-scale order” from Volkswagen Wednesday. The South Korean auto parts giant will supply Battery Systems Assemblies (BSA) for VW’s next-generation EV platform. more… The post VW taps Hyundai supplier for battery systems assembly for next-gen EV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 9, 2023

General Motors will expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology across its retail portfolio of Ultium-based electric vehicles by model year 2026. The first vehicles to receive the technology include the previously announced 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, followed by the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, […] The post GM Makes V2H Bidirectional Charging Technology Available Across Portfolio of Upcoming Ultium-based

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

We get a close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s wheels as well as a glimpse at the electric pickup truck’s suspension and wheel well in a new sighting. more… The post A close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s monster wheels appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 9, 2023

Opel is showing how it will be approaching the future with its stunning new Opel Experimental concept. With an ultra-modern exterior design, the Opel Experimental gives a clear vision of where the Opel brand will be heading in the coming years. Highlights include the cutting-edge aero-efficiency features, the spacious, illuminated interior with lightweight seats and […] The post Opel Experimental Offers Glimpse For Future Design Language appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new electric coupe based on the General Motors Ultium platform is in the works. Is it the electric Camaro or Corvette EV we’ve been waiting for? more… The post GM says an electric coupe is coming – Camaro or Corvette EV on the horizon? appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 9, 2023

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, rolled off its 5 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a DENZA N7, making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone. “Today marks a historic moment for BYD as we witness our 5 millionth new energy vehicle rolls off the […] The post BYD Produced Its 5 Millionth New Energy Vehicle appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

In what our Managing Editor rightly described as ‘mild news’, Infiniti has announced they will use the unspeakably pompous Pebble Beach Automotive Week to show a concept vehicle they claim previews the brand’s next-gen design language. Set to be called the QX Monograph, this machine will make its public debut on August 17, using the Concours awards ramp as its dais.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines? more… The post What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines? appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

General Motors recently announced plans to enable bi-directional charging in its new EVs starting in 2026, but the automaker snuck a hint into the end of that announcement that is worth unpacking. GM released a video with its announcement to highlight the feature, and at the end, text appears that says the tech will be available with “New Ultium-Based Coupes.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

While some EV automaker’s are working to deliver EV numbers in the tens of thousands, China’s Build Your Dreams (BYD) is on an entirely different level. The automotive manufacturing conglomerate is celebrating five million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built – a feat in it of itself, but an even greater tell to just how quickly BYD’s production lines are expanding. more… The post BYD production snowballs as it celebrates rolling five millionth plug-in EV off the assembly line appeared first on Elec

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 9, 2023

Car valuation tools are nothing new, but it seems that mid-2023 felt like a good time for Carvana to release another one. The online used vehicle seller recently kicked off its own tool , called Carvana Value Tracker, which lets users track values over time. The company uses mileage, vehicle features, and accident history to help it calculate values, along with an assessment of market trends.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new report has revealed damning footage showing several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police vehicles on the highway. more… The post New damning footage shows several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2023

The world’s largest hard-rock lithium mine is the Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Mine situated in Western Australia. Just a few years ago, people were discussing the scarcity of lithium (you don’t see much around, if you ain’t looking for it.

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Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2023

Wednesday has a fresh batch of environmentally-friendly discounts on tap today, with the Gotrax Eclipse Ultra electric scooter and its optional seat attachment dropping down to $750. You’ll also be able to get your yard in order with Greenwork’s pole saw and hedge trimmer kit at $134 , to complement the massive assortment of e-bike discounts on tap today.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 9, 2023

BMW has unveiled armoured versions of its BMW i7 flagship electric sedan, featuring armouring for the underbody and roof and armoured glass. As the world’s first ever protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection is a genuine trailblazer. Driven by two powerful electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class […] The post BMW i7 Protection Will Take a Bullet for You appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 9, 2023

EV charging reliability has become a significant problem in the industry, causing frustration and inconvenience for drivers. According to some sources, at least 1 in 5 charging attempts by EV drivers fail, highlighting the widespread issue of reliability in the EV charging network.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cadillac today unveiled the first-ever all-electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ, a reimagination of the luxury full-size SUV experience, brimming with iconic design, the highest level of craftsmanship and the latest automotive technology. Offering a Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range, the ESCALADE IQ elevates the driving experience with a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal LED display, available […] The post All-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ Debuts With Estimated 450-Mile Range appeare

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