Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
University of Queensland researchers, working in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), have found a way to convert sugarcane into isobutanol— a building block of aviation fuel and other products—more efficiently. An open-access paper on the work is published in Chemistry - a European Journal. Enzymatic cascade to produce isobutanol from D-glucose.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2023
New federal EV tax credit rules have set price caps that are narrowing the field of qualifying EVs; but a leasing loophole is already opening up a much wider field eligible for federal subsidies The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) re-upped the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles. It added price caps of $55,000 for cars and.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
Fujitsu and Teijin launched a joint project running from January to March 2023 to enhance the environmental value of recycled resources in the production of bicycle frames together with V Frames GmbH, a German manufacturer and distributor of carbon fiber reinforced plastic bicycle frames, and E Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH, a German manufacturer of bicycles.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2023
Lightyear on Monday announced that it is halting production of the Lightyear 0 solar EV, which it has claimed to be the first production solar car in the world. Instead, the Netherlands-based company is aiming toward the production of its mass-market, $40,000 Lightyear 2 solar EV due in 2025. “In order to safeguard our vision, we had to.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have identified a mechanism in a 3D-printed alloy—termed “load shuffling”—that could enable the design of better-performing lightweight materials for vehicles. A paper on their work is published in the journal Acta Materialia. One way to improve energy efficiency in vehicles is to make them lighter with aluminum-based materials.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2023
Tesla last week outlined some of the details that distinguish its heat pump system that’s now included throughout its vehicle lineup. The electric vehicle maker claims that its design performs well in very cold weather, where other heat pumps fall short. Depending on the exact situation, Tesla claims, its cars might be using as little as a.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2023
Lucid offers one of many expected luxury EV leases tapping into federal money. Aptera details the first of its three-wheeled solar EVs due to have up to a 1,000-mile range. Tesla claims its heat pump is better. And Lightyear bails on its solar-car starting line and skips to the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Aptera Launch.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
Geothermal lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources signed a Binding Term Sheet (BTS) with Stellantis for the first phase of a multiphase project aimed at decarbonizing the energy mix of the Rüsselsheim manufacturing site in the Upper Rhine Valley, Germany, by developing new geothermal projects. In June 2022, Stellantis made a €50-million equity investment in Vulcan and extended their original binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement ( earlier post ) to 2035.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 23, 2023
With Boston Dynamics’ recent(ish) emphasis on making robots that can do things that are commercially useful , it’s always good to be gently reminded that the company is still at the cutting edge of dynamic humanoid robotics. Or in this case, forcefully reminded. In its latest video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates some spectacular new capabilities with Atlas focusing on perception and manipulation, and the Atlas team lead answers some of our questions about how they pulled it off.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
Sakuú, the developer of 3D-printed Swift Print solid-state battery technology ( earlier post ), has selected Porsche Consulting, a subsidiary of the automotive manufacturer Porsche, to lead all aspects of design for its planned global gigafactories. The relationship will ensure that Sakuú has expertise secured for building gigafactories to meet its 2030 annual energy output goal of 200GWh across its developing energy storage product line.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
The low levels of motorization on the African continent present an incredible opportunity for another major leapfrog event similar to what happened with the mobile phone revolution.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 23, 2023
Hertz has launched a new public-private partnership initiative, Hertz Electrifies, aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, while creating economic opportunity and environmental benefits for communities. In partnership with mayors across the US, Hertz will bring its EV fleet to US cities, while supporting the build-out of charging infrastructure.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 23, 2023
All-electric vehicles place new demands on the chassis, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Developers at the Porsche Group are working on new concepts for brake force distribution which will enable better recuperation without compromising comfort. Chassis developers are challenged by electrification on two fronts: Batteries make the vehicles heavier but, on the […] The post Porsche explains Taycan regen braking appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
Ian Pyka is obsessed with achieving high performance in every facet of his life. A two-sport collegiate athlete (football and track & field) and three time All-American, Pyka was able to make the Olympic team based on stellar performance with the shot put.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
The environmental data can provide highly relevant information about the state of and changes happening on our planet. The post Using drones to collect environmental data appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 23, 2023
Dutch high-tech company Lightyear announced on Monday that it will stop production of the Lightyear 0 solar electric car. The company has decided to redirect its attention to the development and release of the more affordable Lightyear 2 solar EV, set to release in 2025 with a price tag below €40,000. Lightyear started production of […] The post Lightyear halts production of high-end model to develop more affordable Lightyear 2 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
Graphite will play a major role in North America’s transition to electric vehicles and the new green economy. The post Why graphite is essential to the electrification of North America appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 23, 2023
Audi has announced the upcoming reveal of its final “Sphere” concept, the Audi Activesphere, on January 26. This is the fourth all-electric concept in the series, following previous releases in 2021 and 2022. The German luxury automaker has teased the upcoming concept again on its Facebook page. Audi describes the high-riding sedan as a vehicle […] The post Audi Activesphere Concept Teased Again Before Its Debut on January 26 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JANUARY 23, 2023
Volvo is set to release its “smallest and cheapest” EV thus far on June 15, the EX30, which will be aimed at drawing younger people into the brand and electric vehicles. more… The post Volvo set to release its smallest and cheapest electric vehicle this summer appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
The system would be a more advanced version of the Dodge Fratzonic exhaust, instead of just having fake sounds played through speakers.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
The University of Warwick is partnering with the Bolivian Government to advance lithium battery technologies. The post Lithium battery partnership ignited between Warwick University and Bolivia appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Energy Institute at HAAS
JANUARY 23, 2023
A look at how artificial intelligence will interact with our efforts to deal with climate change. I will remember 2022 as a breakthrough moment for artificial intelligence (AI). I have … Continue Reading Can ChatGPT Save the Planet?
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
Not everyone needs a 2.5-ton speed machine that goes from zero to 100km/h in 1 second. A small vehicle that has a range of about 100 km and limited to 60 km/h could be just fine for a lot of people living in urban areas.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
Researchers have found that museum collections can be used as a tool for assessing how species will be affected by climate change. The post Researchers discover new method to assess responses to climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
Another thing Mercedes did to make the vehicle more efficient was to limit the frontal area. The EQX has a frontal area of 2.12 square meters. This puts its frontal area below that of the Toyota Prius or Tesla Model 3, which are around 2.2 square meters.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
A team of astronomers has found that the Milky Way is too big for its cosmological wall, something yet to be seen in other galaxies. The post The Milky Way is more unique than we previously thought appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
Why LEAF Battery Replacements Are A Big Deal There’s a good chance that if somebody mentions the Nissan LEAF, and you’re an EV enthusiast, the next words out of someone’s mouth will have something to do with battery health.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 23, 2023
A cutting-edge quantum computer is to become accessible for researchers and companies in Sweden thanks to sizeable funding. The post Chalmers University of Technology’s quantum computer becomes available to industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JANUARY 23, 2023
It’s true that prices for many leading full-size electric cars have dropped slightly in the last few months. But even a $50,000 Tesla is still much harder to afford than an electric micro-car that can cost a quarter of the price. Those smaller electric tiny cars, NEVs, and LSVs also come with big advantages over their full-size cousins, saving more than just cash. more… The post Low-cost tiny electric cars like these could be the next big thing appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 23, 2023
Rivian VP of Public Policy Jim Chen is departing the company. He is expected to leave the electric truck maker at the end of February. Chen has a lot of experience lobbying for electric vehicle makers. Prior to his employment at Rivian in 2018, he worked for American electric car maker Tesla, where he led the company’s efforts to secure direct-to-consumer sales in various states.
Electrek
JANUARY 23, 2023
The highly anticipated 2024 Kia EV9 will debut this year with a bold design and a slew of innovative features. Despite the excitement, Kia has kept the EV9 specs to itself – that is, until now. more… The post Kia just leaked what is likely a first look at the 2024 EV9 specs, here’s what to expect appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 23, 2023
In the last few days, there has been some bad news and some good news for Volkswagen’s heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Electrek
JANUARY 23, 2023
Tesla has obtained a patent for a new way to make glass that is evidently going to be used for Cybertruck’s novel windshield. more… The post Tesla obtains patent for Cybertruck’s novel windshield appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 23, 2023
Elon Musk said today during a trial to find if he defrauded Tesla investors with his “funding secured” Tweets in 2018 that the price of $420 per share was not meant to be funny. Musk has become somewhat well-known for his sense of humor, and Tesla fans all over have adopted his style of comedic relief. One of the more widespread jokes is Musk’s use of 420, which coincides with marijuana culture and is used loosely as a joke.
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