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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-V

Green Car Reports

Honda this week provided a few more details about its next-generation fuel-cell module, at the 2023 European Hydrogen Week in Brussels. Co-developed with General Motors, the new module was first shown at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, and it has already been confirmed for use in North America. Honda has already confirmed a Europe-bound energy storage.

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In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe

Electrek

Here’s a breath of fresh air, literally. In a new milestone, the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. more… The post In a first, EV new car registrations surpass diesel in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Here's how your old Prius battery will help build new EVs

Green Car Reports

Redwood Materials, the battery recycling effort started by Tesla alum JB Straubel, believes it's critical to ramp up domestic content in American EVs—and for helping automakers meet sustainability targets. Last month, Redwood detailed one way it’s making that process happen on the ground: It started an online portal for end-of-life EV.

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Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected

Electrek

After unveiling plans for breakthrough solid-state EV batteries, promising unrealistic long-range capabilities, it seems Toyota’s tech will be in short supply. more… The post Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?

Green Car Reports

A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars. In a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 2, 2023, filed the previous April, the Italian performance automaker appears to be working to integrate motors together with friction brakes, as part of a.

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Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge

Electrek

Tesla has launched its new Supercharger congestion fee at select stations in an attempt to shorten charging session times. more… The post Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly closing in on a $2 billion deal to build a factory deal in India after years of ups and downs in negotiations. more… The post Tesla is closing in on a $2 billion factory deal in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Northvolt, BYD Announce Sodium Ion Battery Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

Northvolt has announced a new sodium ion battery that completely sidesteps the traditional battery supply chain dominated by China. The post Northvolt, BYD Announce Sodium Ion Battery Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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A Native American tribe is about to put solar panels over its canals

Electrek

The Gila River Indian Community signed a project partnership agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over its canals. more… The post A Native American tribe is about to put solar panels over its canals appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China sees 16,300 insurance registrations in November’s 3rd week

Teslarati

Tesla China’s insurance registrations for the week ending November 19, 2023 showed a notable improvement from the previous week. Over the week of November 13-19, Tesla China saw 16,300 insurance registrations. Tesla China does not post its weekly sales numbers, though a general idea of the country’s overall automotive market could be inferred from the number of new vehicle registrations that are filed per week.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead

Electrek

Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, can begin offshore construction in 2024. more… The post Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla India deal reignites with billions worth of investment on the table

Teslarati

Tesla’s plans in India have reignited, with the company discussing billions of dollars worth of investment in the country. On November 6, government departments in India discussed policy changes that would affect electric vehicle manufacturing in the country. The discussions included Tesla’s investment proposal and the steps the Indian government would need to take to approve it.

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New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine

Electrek

The first wind turbine installation at South Fork Wind, New York State’s first offshore wind farm, is complete. more… The post New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck UI and interior get closer looks in new photos

Teslarati

Tesla is holding a delivery event for the Cybertruck later this month, and while details about the unique electric pickup are still being revealed to the public, new photos have surfaced showing off the vehicle’s user interface and more. A series of photos posted initially on Weibo was shared on X on Monday evening, showing off a few of the Cybertruck’s interior angles, including the touchscreen UI, the seats, the glass roof, the frunk and more.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into ocean after claiming it will float

Electrek

Tesla was spotted driving Cybertruck into the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico after Elon Musk claimed it would float. more… The post Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into ocean after claiming it will float appeared first on Electrek.

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ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a total cost of ownership report on trucking decarbonization which found. [continued] The post ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford cuts back on major EV investment, jobs at Michigan battery plant

Electrek

In its latest setback, Ford is cutting back on another significant EV investment. The company is scaling back plans at its $3.5-billion EV battery plant in Michigan as it adjusts to market demand. more… The post Ford cuts back on major EV investment, jobs at Michigan battery plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Catching up with the trend: Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor farm animal welfare

Innovation News Network

The ClearFarm project uses sensor and deep learning technologies to assess the welfare of farm animals throughout the value chain. The post Catching up with the trend: Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor farm animal welfare appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Stellantis plans deal with CATL for LPF batteries, new gigafactory

Electrek

In the race to build small, more affordable electric vehicles to stave off fierce Chinese competition, Stellantis announced this morning that it has signed a broad preliminary joint venture with Chinese EV battery giant CATL. The plan involves buying and developing LFP batteries for the company’s small and mid-sized EVs in Europe. As part of the long-term deal, Stellantis – the parent company of Jeep, Fiat, Citreön, and Peugeot, among many more – is planning to build a new gigafactory in Europe

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Tesla Cybertruck appearing in more showrooms, now outside California

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck has begun hitting showrooms ahead of its delivery event this month, with the unique electric pickup now being spotted in some stores outside of California. After the Cybertruck was spotted on display at showrooms in San Jose and San Diego on Monday, the vehicle has now made its way to at least a few more stores, including some in New York and Florida.

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Hands-on with Fisker PEAR, a very promising $30k small electric SUV

Electrek

We got a chance to get up close and personal with a production-intent version of the upcoming Fisker PEAR, and it looks even better than we expected. more… The post Hands-on with Fisker PEAR, a very promising $30k small electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck hits the beach and runs through ocean water

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on the beach, driving through ocean water in the Gulf of Mexico just a week from deliveries. Tesla claimed a while ago that the Cybertruck would be able to float. Although the truck did not completely enter the water in this instance, we have no idea if the automaker has prepared the pickup to travel through bodies of water.

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NIO is joining forces with a major OEM for EV battery swapping

Electrek

In China. I didn’t want to bury the lede too far. Today, NIO and Changan Automobile announced the two companies had agreed to develop a joint standard for swappable EV batteries. NIO is the largest operator of swappable passenger EV batteries in the world, with over 2,000 battery swap stations in its home market of China, along with a small network in Europe.

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Recovering old EV batteries, Ferrari in-wheel motors, Honda fuel cells: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ferrari is working on its own in-wheel motor design for EVs. How will that old Leaf or Prius pack go toward a new American-made EV? And what are Honda’s hydrogen plans other than a CR-V Fuel Cell? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has provided a few more details regarding its next-generation fuel-cell modules set for the.

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Hyundai opens new robot-run smart facility to build custom EVs

Electrek

Hyundai officially opened its new Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) this week to expand the brand in the EV era. The “smart urban mobility hub” is run by robots (even robot dogs) and AI, providing new ways to buy custom Hyundai EVs. more… The post Hyundai opens new robot-run smart facility to build custom EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks

The Driven EV News

Updated: Major hospital group bans EV charging in its car parks due to fire risks, and a golf club to dismantle its EV chargers down after a club house fire blamed on golf buggy batteries. The post Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks appeared first on The Driven.

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The two biggest problems with electric bikes aren’t even about e-bikes

Electrek

The rise of electric bicycles is leading to a critical shift in urban transportation, bringing with it the potential for cleaner cities, reduced traffic congestion, and a boost to riders’ physical and mental health. However, there are still two significant barriers preventing many from adopting this green mode of transportation. The strange thing though is that neither of the two biggest problems with e-bikes are even about e-bikes themselves. more… The post The two biggest problems with electri

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NIO Collaborating With Changan On Battery Swapping

CleanTechnica EVs

NIO is far and away the global leader in electric car battery swapping — right now and historically. It has. [continued] The post NIO Collaborating With Changan On Battery Swapping appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Researchers are recycling old Nissan Leaf batteries using… bacteria?

Electrek

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are investigating a way to recover the metallic content of EV batteries with bioengineered bacteria. The new method involves processing spent Nissan Leaf batteries into a “leachate” — a liquified battery slurry — and combining that slurry with said microbes. more… The post Researchers are recycling old Nissan Leaf batteries using… bacteria?

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Imagineer Morgan Pope Uses Electromagnetism to Spark Emotions

Cars That Think

Most people probably think of robots as cold and calculating, but for Morgan Pope they can be a tool for generating emotions. As a research scientist at Disney Research in Glendale, Calif., Pope designs robots for the entertainment giant’s theme parks. But working as an Imagineer, as Disney’s researchers are known, requires both in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies and an instinctive sense of “magic.

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Fisker Ocean review: Coming soon, in a future software update

Electrek

The Fisker Ocean has been out and about for a few months now , but most media drives have been relatively short test drives so far. But with the LA Auto Show in town, Fisker gave us an Ocean overnight to have a little unsupervised testing time with its new electric SUV. more… The post Fisker Ocean review: Coming soon, in a future software update appeared first on Electrek.

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Audi forges ahead with construction of its new EV factory in China

Electric Cars Report

Construction of Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun, China, is advancing according to plan. In June 2022, the joint company of brand with the four rings and its Chinese partner FAW (First Automotive Works) laid the cornerstone for the new production site. The factory exclusively produces all-electric Audi models. With its state-of-the-art facility, the company […] The post Audi forges ahead with construction of its new EV factory in China appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla to appear at China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing

Teslarati

Tesla will appear at the first China International Supply Chain Expo later this month, set to be held in Beijing. The expo will feature a total of 515 exhibitors, including Tesla, Apple and several other companies, according to a report from Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. The event was organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and it will run from November 28 to December 2.

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VinFast (VFS) launches VF 7 SUV priced around $35,000 – When will we see it in the US?

Electrek

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially launched its VF 7 EV in its native country, rounding out a lineup of six initial SUVs covering the A to E vehicle segments. While the initial launch begins in Vietnam, the VF 7 should eventually make its way to the US, and it’s starting at a rather enticing price point. more… The post VinFast (VFS) launches VF 7 SUV priced around $35,000 – When will we see it in the US?

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