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Have polar ice sheet melting records reached their worst?

Innovation News Network

Over the last decade, polar ice sheet melting records have faced their seven worst years, with 2019 being the worst on record. The post Have polar ice sheet melting records reached their worst? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai Motor Group starts building lunar exploration rover development model

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has started building an initial development model of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners. In July 2022, the Group signed a joint multilateral research agreement with six Korean research institutes in the aerospace sector to run and support a consultative body to develop a mobility solution for lunar surface exploration.

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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax credit

Green Car Reports

All 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 models will qualify for the highest $7,500 federal EV tax credit amount under the latest rules, VW confirmed Wednesday in a press release. Local assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount. New rules introduced Tuesday require.

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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

Green Car Congress

At Auto Shanghai, Chinese battery giant CATL launched what it calls a “condensed battery”—a type of semi-solid state cell with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. CATL says the cell can achieve high energy density and high level of safety at the same time, opening up a new electrification scenario for passenger aircraft. CATL also says it can achieve mass production of condensed battery in a short period of time.

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

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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GT

Green Car Reports

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Wednesday announced an $18.7 billion investment over five years that will fund the first electric Land Rover and Jaguar's long-awaited second EV. JLR confirmed in a press release that it will begin taking orders for an all-electric Range Rover model later this year. Under the brand's current product plan, Range Rover has.

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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

Green Car Congress

At this year’s demopark open-air exhibition, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a prototype of the Unimog based on the U 430 with hydrogen-powered combustion engine as part of the publicly funded “WaVe” project. The project, funded by Germany Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is being implemented jointly by 18 partners from industry and science and began in July 2021.

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WAE introduces Elysia battery intelligence software

Green Car Congress

Technology and engineering services company WAE Technologies (WAE) launched Elysia, its mass-market Battery Intelligence software offering designed to unlock significant improvements in the life, safety, usable energy, power, and rapid charging times of any battery system. Elysia features state-of-the-art embedded and cloud-based products which together provide customers—including global automotive OEMs, fleet operators and battery asset financiers—with not only unprecedented access

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World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

The Driven EV News

"A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation." CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity. The post World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density appeared first on The Driven.

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Scania and Northvolt unveil green battery capable of powering heavy trucks for 1.5M km

Green Car Congress

Scania and Northvolt unveiled a jointly developed battery cell for heavy electric vehicles. In validation tests, the lithium-ion cell has demonstrated an outstanding lifetime resulting in the capacity to power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers—equivalent to the truck’s whole lifetime. The prismatic cell has a capacity of 157 Ah and a nominal voltage of 3.6 V. ?

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NIO App sees major changes to vehicle configurator, here are latest model wait times

CN EV Post

NIO App's vehicle configurator now available for only 5 models, and the ET7 wait time is back on display. (Screenshot on April 21.) The vehicle configurator on NIO's (NYSE: NIO) Chinese mobile app sees significant changes, following the company's launch of the new ES6 and the 2023 ET7 at the Shanghai auto show. NIO's website currently showcases seven models -- the new ES8, ES7, new ES6, EC7, EC6, ET7, and ET5.

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

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BMW testing HVO100 renewable diesel for parts delivery in Germany

Green Car Congress

BMW is testing the use of renewable HVO100 renewable diesel for parts delivery in Germany. Between BMW Plant Munich and Landau an der Isar, about 120 km to the northeast, four trucks operated by the logistics provider Guggemos (GV Trucknet) have been running on renewable HVO100 diesel since December 2022 as part of a one-year pilot programme to trial the new fuel.

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Triple Electric Road Train Trial

CleanTechnica EVs

Janus Electric has partnered with Oz Minerals and Qube to trial a triple road train powered by a converted electric semi. For the initiated, that’s a prime mover pulling three trailers, and they will be doing this in the harshest conditions in South Australia’s outback.

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SAE International issues best practice for lithium-ion battery storage

Green Car Congress

SAE International has released a new standard document that aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries, and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large format (e.g., stationary, industrial) applications. With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries in automotive-type applications, a need for recommendations on how to store lithium-ion batteries has been identified due to multiple issues involving battery stora

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This US company’s heat pump works below -22F

Electrek

Atlanta-headquartered Rheem ‘s heat pump has been given an “exemplary performance” nod in the US Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. more… The post This US company’s heat pump works below -22F appeared first on Electrek.

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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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E-magy raises €20.5M to scale high-energy nanoporous silicon anode material

Green Car Congress

Dutch advanced materials company E-magy has raised €20.5 million in new funding. Hydro, impact investor Invest-NL and venture capital firm Rubio have invested in E-magy alongside existing impact investors SHIFT Invest and PDENH. The funds will be used to prepare for industrial-scale production of the company’s nano-porous silicon material. Silicon has long been recognized as a promising alternative to graphite for anode material, given its wide availability and increased capacity, which is ten t

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NIO upgrades Power Up Plan to Power Journeys, ramping up efforts in charging network

CN EV Post

NIO will add an additional 20 charging routes under the Power Journeys plan this year, after having completed 52 routes. (Image credit: CnEVPost) NIO (NYSE: NIO) has upgraded a program designed to improve the travel experience for electric vehicle owners, after opening dozens of destination charging routes over the past three years. The electric vehicle (EV) maker announced on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18 that it is upgrading its Power Up Plan to Power Journeys and will co

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JLR Halewood to become all-electric production facility; next-gen medium-size SUV architecture fully electric

Green Car Congress

JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) will invest £15 billion (US$18.7 billion) over the next five years in its industrial footprint, vehicle programs, autonomous, AI and digital technologies and people skills. As part of the investment, the Halewood plant in the UK will become an all-electric production facility and the next generation medium-size SUV architecture, electrified modular architecture (EMA), will now be pure-electric.

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Surging electric vehicle demand causing states to pump the brakes on EV incentives

Electrek

US car buyers are going electric at a record pace. The overwhelming demand is causing some states to temporarily pause EV incentives designed to promote adoption. more… The post Surging electric vehicle demand causing states to pump the brakes on EV incentives appeared first on Electrek.

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revoLect battery project seeks to replace metal foils with metallized fabric

Green Car Congress

Eight German partners are collaborating in a project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to develop new technologies and components that can be used to produce lithium-ion batteries more efficiently and in a way that conserves resources. The revoLect project (“High-efficiency electrodes with ultra-light fabric-based current collectors for lithium-ion batteries”) is pursuing two key innovations: replacing the usual metal foils with a metallized fabric structur

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Tesla bull ARK Invest shares updated long-term guidance for TSLA stock

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One of Tesla’s biggest bulls, ARK Invest, has released its updated long-term guidance for TSLA stock. The investment management firm posted an average expected value for TSLA shares at $2,000 per share in 2027. ARK also posted its bull and bear cases, which were listed at $2,500 and $1,400, respectively. True to ARK’s reputation as an ardent Tesla bull, the firm’s estimates project massive growth for the electric vehicle maker’s shares in the next five years.

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Sakuu collaborates with Livent on application of LIOVIX printable lithium formulation for next-generation printed batteries

Green Car Congress

Sakuu Corporation, an additive manufacturing and solid-state battery technology company, announced promising results from its ongoing testing of a novel printable lithium formulation from Livent for use in Sakuu’s 3D printed batteries. Sakuu is collaborating with Livent Corporation under an existing joint development agreement (JDA) for the use of Livent’s proprietary LIOVIX printable lithium formulation in Sakuu’s battery 3D printing process.

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Tesla finally brings its trip planner to its mobile app

Electrek

Tesla has finally decided to bring its trip planner to its mobile app – something that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time. more… The post Tesla finally brings its trip planner to its mobile app appeared first on Electrek.

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Scania launches world’s first all-electric standard car transporter

Electric Cars Report

From regional haulage to mining tippers and crane trucks: the range of applications covered by Scania’s fleet of battery-electric trucks just keeps on growing. The latest milestone to be achieved is the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter, which was recently put into service by Bavaria-based logistics giant ARS Altmann Automobillogistik.

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Poll: 4 Out of 10 Drivers May Buy Electric Next

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are well on their way to becoming popular in the auto industry, with automakers worldwide investing billions of dollars into going electric.

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Volvo Group electric truck deliveries soar 254% in the first quarter

Electrek

Volvo Group is leading the charge towards a sustainable future as demand for fully electric trucks and buses continues building globally. Volvo Group delivered a total of 683 electric trucks in the first quarter of 2023, up 254% year-over-year (YOY). more… The post Volvo Group electric truck deliveries soar 254% in the first quarter appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan Makes Several Moves Toward An EV Future

CleanTechnica EVs

Over the last few weeks, Nissan had several press releases that aren’t big news on their own. But, taken together, it shows that the company is taking EVs seriously and continues to make them a significant part of the company’s future. Let’s take a look at these news items and see how they add up!

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Maserati Grecale Folgore Electric SUV Debuts In Shanghai

Electric Cars Report

China is the cradle of this fascinating and exciting revolution mobility – not only in terms of innovation but also of forward-thinking and embedded interest in the luxury market – and the ideal venue for the global premiere of Maserati Grecale Folgore, an electric version of the Grecale SUV. On this special occasion, the Trident’s […] The post Maserati Grecale Folgore Electric SUV Debuts In Shanghai appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Date set for next Beijing auto show as Shanghai auto show just started

CN EV Post

The 17th Beijing auto show will be held from April 25 to May 4, 2024, after the biennial event was canceled last time due to Covid concerns. (Screenshot of Auto China website.) While the Shanghai auto show has just started, the next Beijing auto show is on its way. The 17th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) will be held from April 25 to May 4, 2024, marking the event's return after a four-year hiatus, according to an announcement made today by the event's organizers.

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Charge myHyundai now offers over 500,000 charging points in 30 European countries

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Europe’s Charge myHyundai charging service has reached a major milestone and now offers more than 500,000 charging points in 30 countries throughout Europe. The achievement is further proof of Hyundai’s dedication to the future of electrified mobility and support for an extensive charging infrastructure, as European EV sales continue to grow.

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Rivian R1T and R1S now qualify for (some) of the EV tax credit

Electrek

After submitting updated documentation, the Rivian R1S and R1T models will, in fact, qualify for at least a portion of the EV tax credit. more… The post Rivian R1T and R1S now qualify for (some) of the EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Zeekr sees 100,000th vehicle roll off line

CN EV Post

This is 548 days after its first production vehicle rolled off the line on October 19, 2021. As of the end of March, Zeekr's cumulative deliveries since its inception reached 93,182 vehicles. (Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr saw its 100,000th vehicle roll off the line today, marking a milestone in the history of the Geely-owned premium electric vehicle brand.

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19 groundbreaking US solar recycling and manufacturing projects just got $82M in funding

Electrek

The US Department of Energy just invested $82 million in 19 innovative projects in 12 states to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling. more… The post 19 groundbreaking US solar recycling and manufacturing projects just got $82M in funding appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai CRADLE & itselectric Will Partner To Deploy Curbside EV Chargers In New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

In order to demonstrate curbside EV charging specifically designed for cities, itselectric, a Brooklyn-based electric car curbside charging startup, established a strategic partnership with Hyundai CRADLE and New York City Economic Development Corporation.

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Hyundai Motor Group begins building autonomous rover designed to explore the moon

Electrek

Hyundai Motor Group has shared details of the development of an autonomous lunar exploration rover it is designing with Korean aerospace partners to one day navigate the surface of the moon. The Group is aiming to deliver a launch-capable model utilizing Kia and Hyundai technologies by 2027. more… The post Hyundai Motor Group begins building autonomous rover designed to explore the moon appeared first on Electrek.

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