Thu.Mar 10, 2022

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The Bulli is back; Volkswagen unveils the new ID. Buzz models

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles held the world premiere of the new ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo in Hamburg. ( Earlier post.) The vehicles are near production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet. The ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo will come onto the market in the first few European countries in the third quarter of this year.

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Analysts: Raw material price surge will put EV battery affordability gains on hold until 2024

Green Car Reports

A surge in raw material prices could cause EV battery prices to rise, according to a recent Reuters report. Battery prices have declined consistently over the past few years, but rising prices of nickel, lithium, and other materials—exasperated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine—could halt or even reverse that trend, according to the.

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Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

Green Car Congress

Keliber, a Finnish mining and battery chemical company that aims to start the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, has analyzed the CO 2 emissions generated by its future production using two studies. Based on the work, Keliber’s lithium hydroxide will have a smaller carbon footprint than most of the competitors’ products. Keliber plans to begin production in 2024.

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Affordable electric Chevy Blazer due in 2023—sporty SS version too

Green Car Reports

General Motors on Wednesday teased that its Chevrolet Blazer electric crossover, due to arrive starting in spring 2023 and debut later this year, will be the first from the brand to be offered in an “SS” performance model. The SS badge, for Super Sport, has been a Chevy mainstay since the leading edge of the muscle-car era, typically.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Hino to join hydrogen demo study in California ports with Class 8 trucks

Green Car Congress

Hino USA has been awarded a grant provided by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a Japanese governmental agency, to promote new technology for energy and environmental sector, along with Hino Motors, Ltd. The grant supports the demonstration of Hino’s Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in real world operations in California ports.

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Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option

Electrek

A recent update to Tesla’s website configurator reveals that it is prioritizing reservations that include the $12,000 full self-driving (FSD) option, at least for the Model Y and Model 3. For reservations of the Tesla Model Y in particular, delivery estimates change from six months from today (September), to two months (May), simply by choosing the FSD add-on. more….

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Tesla is experiencing order rate increases in the U.S. because of soaring gas prices: report

Teslarati

Tesla is reportedly seeing increased order rates in the United States this week after soaring gas prices have helped some drivers transition to electric vehicles to avoid paying astronomical amounts at the pump. A new report from Electrek says sources familiar with Tesla’s order rate have seen surges “in several parts of the U.S. this week.” The report also states that Tesla saw the order rate increase by 100 percent this week in portions of the country that have been affected

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. This means that the Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver granted to California to implement its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) program in 2013 is back in force.

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Ethanol producers, states join opposition to stricter Biden emissions and mpg standards

Green Car Reports

A coalition of ethanol producers have joined a group of 16 states challenging tougher vehicle emissions standards for model years 2023 through 2026, Automotive News reported last week. Under the Biden administration, the EPA has proposed rules that will support a fleet mix of about 40% EVs by 2030 and arrive at a slightly tighter level by.

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Senators introduce bill to expand E15 sales, ban Russian petroleum products

Green Car Congress

A bipartisan group of senators led by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act. This legislation would make the sale of E15 year-round permanent; create a tax credit for higher biofuel blends; streamline E15 labeling; provide funding for E15 infrastructure; extend the biodiesel tax credit for three more years; and ban imports of Russian petroleum products.

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

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Rivian to focus on nickel-free LFP batteries for Amazon delivery van, Standard battery pack

Teslarati

Rivian announced that it developed a new pack architecture using Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) cells in its latest Shareholders Report. Rivian is expanding its cell and pack technology by including high-nickel and LFP cells. The company believes that including more battery chemistries would expand its available supply while reducing costs. The Illinois-based EV manufacturer plans to use the LFP cells in its Standard battery packs and the Rivian Commercial Van (RCV) — otherwise known as the all-

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Further reduction in licensing of young drivers during the pandemic

Green Car Congress

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. In 2011 , Brandon Schoettle and I documented the fact that, during the 25-year period from 1983 to 2008, there was a large reduction in the proportion of young persons with a driver’s license, and an increase in the licensing of older persons. I periodically updated that research, with the previous update examining the data through 2018.

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Tesla Confirms Giga Berlin Model Y Deliveries Will Start March 22

InsideEVs

Tesla started sending out invitations to a Gigafactory Berlin delivery day event on March 22 at 3 pm local time.

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Sion Power demonstrates more than 2500 cycles with Licerion-EV R&D pouch cell

Green Car Congress

Sion Power Corporation (Sion Power) reports reaching a development milestone with its Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) technology by demonstrating more than 2,500 cycles to 70% of initial capacity. The results were achieved by a multilayer R&D pouch cell, charged in 180 minutes (C/3 rate), and completely discharged (100% depth of discharge) in 45 minutes (4C/3 rate).

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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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The Tribulations of Buying An EV From A Dealership – Lived Experience

EV Club of CT

This is an email that was sent to the EV Club on March 9, 2022 by a member, Svetlana Wasserman, from Greenwich. It is the text of a letter that she sent to her CT. Read more.

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BREAKING: XPeng P5 Open for Reservations in 4 European Markets!

CleanTechnica EVs

XPeng expands further in Europe — begins selling XPeng P5 in 4 European countries and opens first store in the Netherlands, second in Europe. For nearly a decade, I and others have been wondering how long it would be until top electric vehicle (EV) producers in China would start importing and selling their EVs in […].

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Paying too much at the pump? Low-cost electric bikes like these can do 500 miles for $1

Electrek

I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects on the horizon, perhaps it’s time to give an electric bike a second thought. more….

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Electric Vehicles Cut CO2 Emissions — Huge Emissions Reductions Possible with Smart EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

A new report, More EVs, Fewer Emissions, lays out strategies to maximize emissions reductions through optimized EV charging and provides clear recommendations for the transportation and power sectors. A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles (EVs), which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce […].

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Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars

Electrek

Tesla is seeing its order rate surging in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the record gas prices are turning more people toward electric vehicles. However, it won’t significantly affect its deliveries since the automaker is still production-constrained. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Do Electric Cars Have Enough Range? Should Tesla Increase Range To Gas Car Levels?

CleanTechnica EVs

Buyers are often afraid to switch to electric vehicles because of the range compared to gas cars. But the next few years could change that — for better or worse. According to research from Bell Resources recently reported by Gizmodo, EVs could have similar range already offered by gas vehicles by 2024. As worldwide EV sales […].

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84% of Florida voters support solar net metering, but Gov. DeSantis will gut it anyway

Electrek

Florida governor Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to sign a bill after the state’s House and Senate passed it that would slash rooftop solar credits in the state. This would deny many homeowners net metering in the Sunshine State, and harm its solar industry. more…. The post 84% of Florida voters support solar net metering, but Gov. DeSantis will gut it anyway appeared first on Electrek.

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Today Show Accidentally Marketed EVs — Or Did It?

CleanTechnica EVs

The Today Show recently aired a video on how to save gas. Given Russia’s decision to go to war with Ukraine, leading to higher gas prices, this is a popular topic in the media right now. However, the vehicle that NBC’s Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent Vicky Nguyen used to demonstrate how to save on gas […].

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Former Formula E driver Bruno Senna joins Airspeeder as eVTOL pilot and global ambassador

Electrek

Nascent eVTOL racing league, Airspeeder, has announced its fourth pilot to join, and it’s Bruno Senna – a former Formula One and Formula E racing driver, current member of Rebellion Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship, and eSports World eX Championship winner. Senna joins as a development pilot, bringing his racing expertise to the league before its first Grand Prix begins in 2023. more….

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Tesla Goes Above & Beyond To Support Its Ukrainian Employees

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is going above and beyond to support its Ukrainian employees. CNBC has reported that it obtained an internal email that was sent on Monday, the 12th day after Russia wrongfully invaded Ukraine, and the email shows that Tesla is doing a lot to support the Ukrainian people alongside SpaceX — which has sent Starlink […].

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Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022

Electrek

Rivian has released its Q4 2022 earnings today and confirmed that it lost over $2.4 billion during the last quarter as it still faces significant challenges in ramping up production. The automaker has revised its production target for 2022 to 25,000 and it plans to lose money on those. more…. The post Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Oil’s Absence From EU Security Strategy Leaves Europe Dependent On Despots

CleanTechnica EVs

EU Commission this week launched its the EU security strategy to protect consumers from energy price rises with barely a mention of oil dependence that is funding Putin’s war in Ukraine. This energy security strategy from the European Commission lacks measures to address Europe’s oil dependence, despite oil being the cash cow for Putin’s war […].

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Quick Charge Podcast: March 10, 2022

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…. The post Quick Charge Podcast: March 10, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

Teslarati

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April. However, the decision was ultimately revoked after Hoffman Auto Group, a company with a string of local dealership locations, argued Tesla was attempting to loophole

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XPeng Motors opens P5 reservations in four European countries alongside a new ‘Experience Store’ in the Netherlands

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker, XPeng Motors , is expanding its presence in the EU by opening reservations of its P5 smart EV to four countries – Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. The P5 is the third production model to arrive from XPeng, and its reservations are joined by news of an “Experience Store” which just opened in the Netherlands – the automaker’s second showroom in Europe. more….

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SpaceX rapidly reuses converted Falcon Heavy booster

Teslarati

SpaceX has reflown a converted Falcon Heavy side booster just 37 days after its first mission as a Falcon 9 rocket, successfully delivering a batch of Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO) in the process. Booster B1052 first flew in April 2019 as part of Falcon Heavy Block 5’s launch debut. The same side core was reused two and a half months later in June 2019 but was then unceremoniously ushered into an unknown warehouse.

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Lucid Motors launches ‘Tech Talks’ YouTube series where experts explain the automaker’s EV technologies

Electrek

American EV automaker, Lucid Motors, is offering the public a glimpse behind its premium leather curtain with a new YouTube series explaining its innovative, and in some cases, industry-leading technologies. The 10-episode series, titled Tech Talks launched today with Lucid Motors’ CEO and CTO, Peter Rawlinson discussing battery packs. Additional episodes are expected to follow regularly. more….

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Ukraine confirms second batch of Starlink terminals from Elon Musk have arrived

Teslarati

Ukraine Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov recently confirmed that a second truckload of Starlink terminals has arrived in Ukraine. The shipment was confirmed by Elon Musk, who noted that SpaceX also sent power adapters for car cigarette lighters, solar and battery packs, and generators for the satellite internet system. “Received the second shipment of Starlink stations!

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Fiido’s powerful Beast sit-or-stand electric scooter is somehow also a 2-wheeled electric go-kart

Electrek

The Fiido Beast is preparing for its big unveiling, where it will be one of the first of its kind electric scooters. In addition to dual motors, dual suspension, and a giant battery, this electric scooter packs another big surprise: You can sit down on it and ride it like a two-wheeled go-kart. more…. The post Fiido’s powerful Beast sit-or-stand electric scooter is somehow also a 2-wheeled electric go-kart appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y receive latest round of price increases in US and China

Teslarati

The long range variants of the Tesla Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover have received a $1,000 price adjustment in the United States. In China, select variants of the Model 3 and Model Y also received a price increase of RMB 10,000 (about $1,500). With the latest round of price adjustments, the cost of the Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor in the United States has increased from $50,990 to $51,990 before options and incentives.

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