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General Fusion advances with fabrication of at-scale fusion vessel trial ring

Green Car Congress

Construction of General Fusion’s demonstration machine, which is being built at the UK Atomic Energy Agency’s Culham Campus, advanced significantly with the fabrication of an at-scale fusion vessel trial ring by Sheffield Forgemasters. This critical component will confirm the specifications of the thick-walled fusion vessel, designed to withstand the high temperatures and compressive forces needed to create fusion energy with General Fusion’s Magnetized Targeted Fusion (MTF).

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GMC Sierra Denali EV, Kia Niro EV price, future cheaper Teslas: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Kia Niro EV creeps upward in price. Federal EV infrastructure money is going toward states that resisted EV infrastructure. Tesla is working on smaller, more affordable EVs. And the debut version of the GMC Sierra EV is most definitely not a simple, affordable work truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has revealed the launch.

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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

Green Car Congress

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world's largest technology manufacturer and service provider, announced two self-developed prototype electric vehicles at its third annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD): the MODEL B crossover hatchback and the MODEL V all-terrain, electric pickup. At the same time, Hon Hai showcased the production vehicle MODEL C, to be delivered in Taiwan next year, while showcasing key components of the EV supply chain, such as electric power steering (EPS) system, solid-state

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$2.8B US EV supply-chain push appears to favor red states

Green Car Reports

The White House on Wednesday detailed $2.8 billion in grants to build a domestic EV battery supply chain, but more of the funds in this allocation go toward projects in states opposed to climate action, and states for which legislators voted against the law. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021, the funding goes to 20 battery.

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

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GMC introduces Sierra EV for launch in early 2024; $107K MSRP for launch edition

Green Car Congress

GMC introduced the first Sierra electric pickup truck. Led by the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the new EV will offer a GM-estimated 400 miles of range on a full charge and unique features made possible only by its dedicated EV truck platform. GMC will be the only brand to offer three all-electric trucks, with the Sierra EV joining the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV2.

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Future smaller Tesla EVs could cost half as much to make

Green Car Reports

Tesla earlier this week officially confirmed that it is developing a next-generation vehicle platform focused around affordability and potentially at about half the cost of the platform that underpins the top-selling Model Y and Model 3. “This is the primary focus of our new vehicle development team, obviously,” said Musk, suggesting.

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2023 Kia Niro EV starts near $40,000, beats base EV6 range

Green Car Reports

The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV will start at over $40,000 but gets an increase in EPA range to 253 miles. As such, it soundly beats its larger sibling in the Kia electric lineup, the base EV6 Light, in price and range. The 2023 EV6 carries over its 232-mile EPA range rating but hasn't yet been priced; the 2022 model started at $42,695. Autoblog.

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BASF and Catholic University of the North in Chile collaborate on mining research, development and innovation

Green Car Congress

BASF and the Catholic University of the North (UCN) in Antofagasta, Chile, have signed a collaboration agreement to promote research, development and innovation in mining. The aim of this collaboration is to strengthen the cooperation between academia, students and industry experts. In addition to leveraging synergies in the development of innovative products and solutions, the collaboration is also expected to provide career entry opportunities for promising mining talent.

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Tesla Model Y on track to beat Ford F-150 sales globally this year: estimate

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Tesla executives have been pretty open about the company’s 50% growth target this year. But while the EV maker may have to put the pedal to the metal to hit this goal by the end of December, one particular vehicle from Tesla’s lineup is definitely shaking up the automotive industry’s global sales rankings– that vehicle is the Model Y.

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Hillcrest Energy and Tier 1 supplier sign MoU to carry out joint powertrain development project

Green Car Congress

Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a developer of power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electrical systems ( earlier post ), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a global Tier 1 automotive leader in mobility innovation. According to the terms of the MOU, Hillcrest and the supplier will collaborate to integrate an optimized version of Hillcrest’s 250-kilowatt (kW), 800-Volt (V) inverter into a future powertrain system.

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

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NIO to offer buy option in Europe starting Nov 21

CN EV Post

Delivery of the cars from the purchase option will begin in 2023. The post NIO to offer buy option in Europe starting Nov 21 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Rolls-Royce and Alder Fuels to test Alder Green Crude-derived SAF

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alder Fuels, a process technology and project development company in the low-carbon transportation fuels industry ( earlier post ), to test Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced based on Alder Fuels’ proprietary greencrude technology (AGC). The testing, which will include flight tests on a Rolls-Royce Pearl engine, will evaluate the energy efficiency, emissions criteria, and low-carbon credentials of the SAF produced from Alder G

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Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup

Electrek

Tesla has added two new paint colors, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red, to their Giga Berlin paint lines. The new colors are available now – but only for European and Middle Eastern customers. more…. The post Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup appeared first on Electrek.

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Plug Power, Olin launch JV for 15-ton-per-day green hydrogen plant in Louisiana

Green Car Congress

Plug Power and Olin Corporation, a leading vertically integrated chlor alkali producer and marketer, launched a joint venture—announced in April ( earlier post )—to begin with the construction of a 15-ton-per-day hydrogen plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The joint venture, named Hidrogenii, will support reliability of supply and speed to market for green hydrogen throughout North America, setting the foundation for broader collaboration between the two companies.

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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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Hyundai to Support Sustainable World Cup with Eco-friendly Fleet Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Company, an official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022, will help the world’s biggest football tournament achieve its carbon neutral goal by providing eco-friendly vehicles for 50 percent of the event’s passenger transportation. This marks the first time in the history of the competition to have eco-friendly vehicles in the event fleet at […] The post Hyundai to Support Sustainable World Cup with Eco-friendly Fleet Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Panasonic Energy and NMG sign non-binding MoU for anode material

Green Car Congress

Canada-based Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) and Panasonic Energy entered into a Framework Agreement establishing the terms of the commercial relationship between the parties to enable the next development steps of NMG’s ore-to-battery-market integrated graphite project in Québec, Canada. The strategic transaction comprises a non-binding memorandum of understanding on an offtake by Panasonic Energy of a significant portion of NMG’s green active anode material out of NMG’s integrated Phase-2 Co

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Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveries

Electrek

Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at a new record pace with more stores and service centers added in the last quarter than ever, but it’s still not growing as fast as its deliveries. more…. The post Tesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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Hitachi Astemo develops anti-jerk control to improve EV ride comfort; motor torque control to improve power consumption and stability

Green Car Congress

Hitachi Astemo has developed a prototype of an anti-jerk control that improves ride comfort by reducing the back-and-forth jerk that can occur when the vehicle stops, and a motor torque control (motor ABS (anti-lock braking system)) that improves electricity consumption, driving stability and a sense of security by maintaining appropriate wheel slippage during regenerative braking on slippery surfaces.

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GMC introduces 2024 Sierra EV electric truck

Electric Cars Report

GMC’s introduction of the first-ever Sierra EV marks a turning point for the premium truck brand, as it expands its portfolio of all-electric trucks. Led by the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, it offers uncompromising pickup capability, a GM-estimated 400 miles of range on a full charge and unique features made possible only by […] The post GMC introduces 2024 Sierra EV electric truck appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Spy photo shows NIO testing new SUV suspected to be ES5

CN EV Post

A spy shot shows NIO testing what is suspected to be the ES5. In addition, more spy photos of the so-called EC7 reveal new details. The post Spy photo shows NIO testing new SUV suspected to be ES5 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Lunaz’ upcycled refuse truck validates Best-In-Class hill climbing ability

Electric Cars Report

Lunaz Applied Technologies (LAT) has finalised the demanding hill-climb component of an extensive testing programme of its Upcycled Electric Vehicles (UEVs) at globally renowned test and development facility, Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, UK. The development UEVs tested were refuse trucks on the Mercedes Econic platform. These vehicles have been subject to an upcycling process that […] The post Lunaz’ upcycled refuse truck validates Best-In-Class hill climbing ability appeared fi

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XPeng adds Svolt Energy as its new battery supplier

CN EV Post

The cell module supplied by Svolt Energy for the 550 km range version of the XPeng P5 has officially rolled off the production line. The post XPeng adds Svolt Energy as its new battery supplier appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mercedes-Benz wants to make accident-free driving a reality

Electric Cars Report

Safety is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz’s DNA and one of the core responsibilities the company has assumed in regards to all road users. The priority of the brand with the star is to prevent and improve the outcome of accidents. Two anniversaries in active and passive safety serve the company as an opportunity to […] The post Mercedes-Benz wants to make accident-free driving a reality appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor optimises silicon metal production efficiencies

Innovation News Network

PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor from HPQ Silicon Resources improves economic and environmental efficiencies in silicon metal production. The post PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor optimises silicon metal production efficiencies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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First Production Mercedes With EQXX Tech Will Be A CLA-Sized EV

InsideEVs

Arriving in 2024, the 185-inch long four-door sedan will allow Mercedes-Benz to compete with the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and Polestar 2.

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Wireless charging for EVs requires efficient pricing strategy

Innovation News Network

Wireless charging lanes will reduce range anxiety for EV owners, but for these to become a reality, energy costs must be minimised. The post Wireless charging for EVs requires efficient pricing strategy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Phillips 66 & Freewire Bring Charging To Flagship Station

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Phillips 66 has always been a decent place to fuel up, but now its flagship station is a great place to charge up, too. And this is just the beginning. FreeWire Technologies announced that it has installed ultrafast electric-vehicle chargers at a convenience fuel station near Phillips 66’s Houston Headquarters, marking the debut of such […].

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Elon Musk’s language about Tesla’s self-driving is changing

Electrek

The language used by Elon Musk about Tesla’s self-driving effort is changing, and it is muddying the timeline for the automaker to deliver on its promise. more…. The post Elon Musk’s language about Tesla’s self-driving is changing appeared first on Electrek.

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Video Friday: Swarm Control

Cars That Think

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. IROS 2022 : 23–27 October 2022, KYOTO, JAPAN ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals : 4–5 November 2022, LOS ANGELES CoRL 2022 : 14–18 December 2022, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Enjoy today’s videos!

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Rivian doubles down on electric bikes, CEO says company ‘super excited’ about e-bikes

Electrek

Rivian is best known as being the first company to market with an electric pickup truck. But after the electric vehicle manufacturer submitted trademarks earlier this year related to electric bicycles, the EV industry has kept an eye out for a possible Rivian e-bike. more…. The post Rivian doubles down on electric bikes, CEO says company ‘super excited’ about e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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New discovery could reduce the number of potentially habitable planets

Innovation News Network

Potentially habitable planets might be rarer than we think due to the discovery of an Earth-like planet with no atmosphere. The post New discovery could reduce the number of potentially habitable planets appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BMW adds EV battery capacity in Germany to ramp up electric Mini Countryman production

Electrek

After releasing plans to scale EV and battery production in the US, BMW announced Thursday it would also be adding a new battery assembly line and new cell varnishing lines at its plant in Leipzig, Germany. The luxury automaker says the batteries will be used for its fully electric Mini Countryman crossover. more…. The post BMW adds EV battery capacity in Germany to ramp up electric Mini Countryman production appeared first on Electrek.

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Unusual red quasar captured by James Webb Space Telescope

Innovation News Network

Using specialised spectroscopy, astronomers have discovered an unusual red quasar, which inhabits a huge cluster of galaxies. The post Unusual red quasar captured by James Webb Space Telescope appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The world’s largest oil exporting nation targets 150,000 EV exports in 2026

Electrek

One of the last nations you would expect to join the electric vehicle revolution, Saudi Arabia , has announced its intentions to build and export EVs. The world’s largest oil-exporting nation, Saudi Arabia, aims to export over 150,000 EVs in 2026. more…. The post The world’s largest oil exporting nation targets 150,000 EV exports in 2026 appeared first on Electrek.