The Driven EV News

JULY 27, 2023

A new, independent ranking of the environmental impacts of a range of electric cars currently on the market in Australia turns up some surprising results. The post New electric car guide shows not all EVs are same shade of green appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The BMW Group has now reached an agreement to this effect with the Swedish startup H2 Green Steel (H2GS), which uses hydrogen and only green power from renewable energies for steel production. H2 Green Steel is building its steel production site in the province of Norrbotten in northern Sweden, close to the Arctic Circle.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Green NCAP, which conducts the tests, measures vehicles through three important indexes: Clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas. This […] The post ORA Funky Cat achieves a five star Green NCAP appeared first on Electric Cars Report. ORA Funky Cat scored 10/10, 9.5/10 10 and 9.8/10 10 respectively.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Green NCAP published the results of three very competitive electric vehicles; the Tesla Model 3, the new-to-market NIO eT7 and the Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The full-electric BYD ATTO 3 has been awarded a five-star rating by Green NCAP, Europe’s leading independent greenhouse assessment programme. Green NCAP is an independent initiative which promotes the development of cars […] The post BYD ATTO 3 scores a five-star rating in Green NCAP tests appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 28, 2023

in at Green NCAP – an independent initiative aiming to highlight the work of specific carmakers and models that go above and beyond minimum sustainability requirements, causing minimal harm to the environment. Nissan Ariya has achieved the maximum 5-star rating and confidently reaches a Weighted Overall Index of 9.6

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A concept EV challenges the notion that electric cars need four wheels, or even three. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hertz backs away from its ambitious EV plans. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made made solid-state cells. The 2020-2022.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2023

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31% compared with the same month last year. The company’s fully electric cars were the main contributor to the growth, rising 196% during the period to 10,826 units (). The share of fully electric cars stood at 18%.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2012

US-based Green Automotive Company has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based Liberty Electric Cars Limited ( earlier post ). Liberty Electric Cars is a electric vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing company.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Green Commuter, an LA-based startup introducing a vanpool and car share service there with a fleet of Tesla Model X vehicles ( earlier post ), has received a $750,000 grant from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to launch an electric car sharing service in the Tennessee city.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Green NCAP announced that the overall winner of 2022 – the car with the lowest impact on the environment – is the Dacia Spring. Equipped with an electric powertrain, the Spring achieved an overall five-star rating and outperformed other electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3 and the Cupra Born.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 21, 2022

Volvo has pledged to manufacture only electric cars by 2030. In November of last year, it released a 50-page report that delves in exquisite detail into the total carbon footprint of its cars, the purpose being to allow an honest and transparent analysis of the progress it is making toward its corporate goal of reducing […].

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The increase marks the third successive quarter of growth, with 98,713 additional transactions compared with the same period in 2022, following a robust increase […] The post UK: Used EV sales double as second hand market goes green appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In advance of the EV launch, DHL had already successfully established the essential EV charging infrastructure across all of its main […] The post DHL Express Ireland Going Green With 44 Ford e-Transit Electric Vans appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Future electric vehicles will gain additional range thanks to a new brake design from Continental: The so-called Green Caliper, a newly developed brake caliper for disc brakes, is significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 17, 2023

The IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 were crowned 2023 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 7, 2024

Of course, [continued] The post Inflation Reduction Act Giving Solar Power & Electric Cars Big Boost appeared first on CleanTechnica. I think the Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most under-appreciated pieces of legislation in American history.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The race to develop a flow battery electric car is heating up in the US, thanks in part to the Inflation Reduction Act. The post New Flow Battery Electric Car To Be Made In The USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. Conventional cars. If the latter, what are the source countries? Rare earths.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 18, 2023

Recognizing that use of renewable energy significantly reduces CO2 footprint over a vehicle’s lifetime, Fisker prioritizes “green charging” […] The post Fisker Teams up with Allego for “green EV charging” in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Stellantis UK has announced its partnership with green entech leader Octopus Energy to support electric vehicle drivers across the UK. Already available to Vauxhall customers, the partnership […] The post Octopus Energy and Stellantis UK partner to accelerate electric car uptake appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tesla may have postponed its plans to produce electric cars in Mexico, but Volkswagen is stepping in to fill that. continued] The post Volkswagen Will Produce Electric Cars In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 15, 2023

The system replaces the Enyaq iV’s backlit Crystal Face grille with a new […] The post Skoda developing unique car grille tech to give pedestrians the green light when crossing roads appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

continued] The post Elon Musk Super Bullish on Chinese Electric Car Companies appeared first on CleanTechnica. Tesla’s recent conference call for investors was packed full of little nuggets, and some big nuggets. We covered the Tesla.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 23, 2023

Cathode active materials are […] The post PowerCo and Umicore get “green light” to start joint venture for EU battery materials production appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2022

A Senator's "expensive" electric car turns out to be the cheapest one on the market, and helps make a point. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker gives a look inside its upcoming affordable urban EV. A study sounds the alarm about fast-charging reliability. And higher coal prices are helping clean the grid.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 21, 2023

Produced with fossil-free electricity in northern Sweden, the cell’s carbon footprint is approximately […] The post Northvolt and Scania unveil green battery capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2021

Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Samsung SDI is the primary battery supplier of cells for Rivian’s upcoming electric. The three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This follows a similar […] The post NIO ET7 Achieves Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP and Green NCAP Tests appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Now available in Europe, ET7 scored 91% in the Adult Occupant category, 87% for Child Occupant category, 73% for Vulnerable Road Users and 95% for Safety Assist.

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Electrek

MARCH 6, 2023

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, announced Monday the formation of a new electric car and scooter rental company that will use VinFast EVs to promote green mobility. more… The post VinFast owner establishes a new electric car and scooter rental company appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? Beginning in 2024 the cars will be powered by hybrid engines. The greening of IndyCar extends off the track, too, by the way of sponsorship. Story by John Faulkner.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 18, 2023

The four vehicles will operate for a total monthly mileage of more than 20,000 km, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by […] The post DHL Global Forwarding expands its green footprint with the deployment of four electric vehicles in Shanghai appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 19, 2022

If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aegean island goes green with electric cars and ride-share mini-buses, and now a transition to renewables and storage. The post Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year. The post Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Indian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. is an electric version of the automaker's Tiago hatchback that will start at 849,000 rupees, or $10,370 at current exchange rates, although Tata said.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

New Zealand has gotten the electric car fever, and August showed that more than ever before. Last month, 23% of new auto sales were sales of fully electric cars. Adding in hybrids would bring the total share of “green(er)” vehicles to 44%.) Tesla and BYD […].

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