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Arctic-ready version of Nissan Ariya EV unveiled for Pole to Pole expedition

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British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will cross 14 countries, through Canada, North, Central and South America to Punta Arenas in Chile before travelling to the edge of the Antarctic continent, then onward to the South Pole. Modifications to the car have been intentionally minimal, with no changes to the battery or powertrain.

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Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies

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Nissan Motor is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. The Nissan Sustainable Finance Framework will enable Nissan to raise funds needed to further enhance its sustainability efforts.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), This makes the Xcelsior CHARGE H2 the first sixty-foot fuel cell-electric bus to complete Altoona, and establishes New Flyer as the only manufacturer to offer both a forty-foot and sixty-foot fuel cell-electric model that qualifies for federal funding.

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Tesla’s cobalt-free battery strategy is making Elon Musk an actual “iron man”

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Tesla quietly revealed in its Q1 report that nearly half the vehicles it produced in the first quarter of 2022 were equipped with cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. LFP batteries are not a new innovation, but it has not been used as much in areas outside China. And things will likely only pick up from there.

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Hillcrest files patent application for simplified onboard EV charging solution

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Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a Canada-based a clean technology company developing power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electrical systems, has filed a patent application for a simplified EV charging solution. Additionally, the technology is intended to enable DC fast-charging of 800V.

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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. In all, Volkswagen Group brands plan to introduce more than 25 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to American consumers through 2030. 4 in 2022, the ID.

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EV charging query? Ask GM’s mavens

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Battery-electric cars made up 5.6 % of U.S. That determine may well be even upper if misconceptions combating adoption are got rid of, stated Hoss Hassani, GM’s vp of charging and effort. And what we’re finding is people are calling in and they’re walking away from this conversation going, ‘You know what?