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Volvo delivers electric trucks with fossil-free steel frame rails to customers

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As the world’s first truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo has begun using fossil-free steel in its trucks. The first electric trucks with fossil-free steel are now being delivered to customers. In September, Volvo Trucks started series production of heavy-duty electric, 44 tonne trucks, as the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. Some of the electric trucks will also be the first trucks in the world that are built with fossil-free steel.

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More affordable Rivian R2 electric trucks delayed to 2026

Green Car Reports

Rivian confirmed this week that it has delayed the arrival of its smaller, more affordable R2 model line to 2026, versus the 2025 it had earlier indicated. Rivian has said that it hopes to start production as soon as 2024 at the $5 billion Georgia plant, which will be set to make 400,000 vehicles annually. It also confirmed in May that the R2.

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Archer and United Airlines announce first commercial electric air taxi route in the US

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Archer Aviation and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced their first airport-to-city-center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City. The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, located just above Battery Park on Pier 6, has been confirmed as the first planned takeoff and landing site as part of Archer’s broader plan to launch an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network across the New York Metropolitan Area.

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Bollinger commercial EVs to use batteries from Michigan's ONE

Green Car Reports

Bollinger Motors will source battery packs for its commercial EVs from Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Bollinger announced Thursday in a press release. Bollinger plans to use ONE's Aries line, which consists of cell-to-pack technology and a modular design that allows for linking multiple packs together, as an apparent replacement for.

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

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ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

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ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles. Already in 2008, the company was the first volume production supplier in Europe to bring out an electric motor for a premium mild hybrid.

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CEO: BMW intends to make affordable electric cars

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BMW won't abandon its entry-level models in the transition to EVs, the automaker's CEO said in a recent interview with Reuters. "We are not leaving the lower market segment," BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. "Even if you consider yourself a premium manufacturer, it is wrong to leave the lower market segment—that will be the core of your business.

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CEO: BMW intends to make affordable EVs

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BMW won't abandon its entry-level models in the transition to EVs, the automaker's CEO said in a recent interview with Reuters. "We are not leaving the lower market segment," BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. "Even if you consider yourself a premium manufacturer, it is wrong to leave the lower market segment—that will be the core of your business.

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2023 Honda Accord features fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system; hybrids to account for 50% of sales

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The 11 th -generation 2023 Honda Accord will feature an available fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system that’s more responsive for a sporty, exhilarating driving experience. Accord hybrid models are positioned at the top of the 11 th generation Accord lineup and will represent about 50% of sales. Accord will be available in six trim levels, starting with the turbocharged LX and EX and topped by the hybrid-powered Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring.

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Canoo (GOEV) to begin commercial EV production after acquiring new OKC facility

Electrek

It’s an exciting time for American EV startup Canoo (GOEV) as the company gears up to begin commercial production. After acquiring a new manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, the company says it’s working on starting production on its own equipment this month. more…. The post Canoo (GOEV) to begin commercial EV production after acquiring new OKC facility appeared first on Electrek.

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Fraunhofer ILT and 6K Additive to create a comprehensive life cycle assessment for additive manufacturing

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6K Additive, a division of 6K, a leader in the sustainable production of engineered materials for additive manufacturing and lithium-ion batteries, and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT are collaborating to create a complete life cycle assessment (LCA) for additive manufacturing. The study will use sustainably manufactured Ni718 powder produced by 6K Additive, for an industrial component manufactured on a laser powder bed fusion machine to better understand the carbon footprint from

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

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Bollinger commercial EVs will use batteries from Michigan's ONE

Green Car Reports

Bollinger Motors will source battery packs for its commercial EVs from Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Bollinger announced Thursday in a press release. Bollinger plans to use ONE's Aries line, which consists of cell-to-pack technology and a modular design that allows for linking multiple packs together, in its vehicles as an apparent.

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CNL and General Fusion to partner to advance commercial fusion energy

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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and General Fusion have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue a series of joint projects to accelerate the deployment of commercial fusion power in Canada. Fusion energy holds great potential as a clean and reliable form of energy for electricity grids, and the MOU will act as a framework for both companies to partner to advance fusion energy research and commercialization.

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How can e-mobility increase energy efficiency in road transport?

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The streamSAVE project is developing a streamlined methodology for the evaluation of electric vehicle energy efficiency. The post How can e-mobility increase energy efficiency in road transport? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Micromobility Doesn’t Have To Be Short-Term Rentals

CleanTechnica EVs

With rare exception, there are two ways to use micromobility devices: rent them for a relatively steep per-minute or per-mile price, or buy and own it yourself for hundreds to thousands of dollars. This isn’t ideal for users, because the cost is high either way. Paid by the minute or mile, and you end up […].

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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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Galvanic Energy and International Battery Metals: Accelerating lithium development in America

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Galvnic Energy’s Smackover prospect is making progress after its collaboration with IBAT proved that its Smackover brine is DLE compatible. The post Galvanic Energy and International Battery Metals: Accelerating lithium development in America appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Bollinger Motors Selects Our Next Energy As Battery Supplier For Electric Commercial Trucks

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Bollinger Motors, which recently became a majority owned company of Mullen Automotive, has announced Our Next Energy (ONE) will be supplying modular, linkable Aries battery packs to power its all-electric commercial platforms and chassis cabs. “ONE battery packs are ideal for our commercial trucks, giving our customers the range they need,” said Robert Bollinger, founder […] The post Bollinger Motors Selects Our Next Energy As Battery Supplier For Electric Commercial Trucks appeared first

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Tesla Model Y Dominated European Car Sales in September

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Tesla Model Y electric SUV dominated car sales in Europe in the month of September. This top spot earned by Model Y was in both the EV and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle segments combined. Automotive market intelligence company JATO posted the results of the September 2022 car sales data. The data show that the Tesla […].

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HVS Unveils All-New Zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric Commercial Vehicle

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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a new UK-based hydrogen vehicle emerging OEM, laid out its plans to disrupt the haulage industry, unveiling a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen commercial vehicle. Showcasing its game-changing hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, HVS offers a hint to its planned 40-tonne zero-emission HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle), fulfilling the company’s objective of […] The post HVS Unveils All-New Zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric Commercial Vehi

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Tesla opens EV charging connector design to the world

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Tesla is opening its EV charging connector design to the world and has invited charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to use Tesla’s charging connector and charge port, Tesla announced in a blog post. The connector, Tesla said, is the most proven in North America and offers AC charging with up to 1 MW DC charging in one package. “It has no moving parts, is half the size, and twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors,” the company said.

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Canoo to Acquire Vehicle Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma City

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California-based EV startup Canoo has entered into an agreement to acquire a Vehicle Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma City. Strategically located with easy access to road and rail, the facility will produce Canoo’s LDV and LV vehicles for delivery to customers in 2023. With a dedicated training center, Canoo’s Vehicle Manufacturing Facility will employ more than […] The post Canoo to Acquire Vehicle Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma City appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla retail shareholders to be selected via random drawing to Semi delivery event

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Tesla will hold a random drawing for retail shareholders who want to attend the Tesla Semi delivery event. In October, PepsiCo confirmed that it would take delivery of its Tesla Semi on December 1 at two of its facilities in California. On Friday, Tesla’s head of investor relations, Martin Viecha, tweeted that Tesla will hold a random drawing where one share of TSLA equals one entry into the drawing. “If you want to attend the Semi delivery event as a retail shareholder, please make

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Polestar (PSNY) posts first profitable quarter as it races toward 50K deliveries in 2022

Electrek

Polestar (PSNY) recorded its first profit since going public in Q3 as the Swedish EV maker builds momentum heading into the end of 2022. Strategic cost-cutting measures and rising demand pushed Polestar into positive earnings territory as the company eyes 50,000 deliveries by year’s end while solidifying its position in the rapidly evolving global auto industry. more….

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Elon Musk explains recent $3.9 billion TSLA stock sale

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During an all-hands meeting on Thursday, Tesla CEO and “Chief Twit” Elon Musk reportedly explained the reasons behind his decision to sell $3.9 billion worth TSLA stock recently. According to Musk, his sale of TSLA shares was a way to “save” the social media company. Since acquiring Twitter, Musk has initiated a series of notable changes to the social media company and its functions.

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TVA pilots solar on a coal ash site, a US first, but there’s still a long way to go

Electrek

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) – the largest utility in the United States – will launch a first-of-its-kind pilot program to determine whether closed coal ash storage sites can host utility-scale solar. more…. The post TVA pilots solar on a coal ash site, a US first, but there’s still a long way to go appeared first on Electrek.

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EVgo launches Tesla Plus Promo with an added bonus for CCS Adapter users

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EVgo Inc. launched a new promotional charging plan exclusively for Tesla owners, called the “Tesla Plus Promo,” allowing drivers to utilize any fast chargers in the company’s network. There is an added bonus for drivers with the CCS Combo 1 Adapter. All Tesla drivers automatically qualify for the Tesla Plus Promo plan and can sign up by downloading the EVgo app.

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Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard

Electrek

Tesla announced that it is opening its electric car charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard in North America. Why is the company doing this now, 10 years after it debuted in the 2012 Model S? more…. The post Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard appeared first on Electrek.

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Largest US pension ups bets on NIO and Li Auto in Q3, liquidates position in XPeng

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CalPERS increased its position in NIO by 18.2 percent and its position in Li Auto by 21.05 percent in the third quarter. The post Largest US pension ups bets on NIO and Li Auto in Q3, liquidates position in XPeng appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Review: This badass sidecar electric bike is the coolest e-bike I’ve tested in a long time

Electrek

One of the coolest things about electric bikes is just how diverse the industry has grown, with so many different types and styles of e-bikes. But even with over a decade in the industry, nothing could have prepared me for just how awesome it would be to test out the Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike from Mod Bikes. more…. The post Review: This badass sidecar electric bike is the coolest e-bike I’ve tested in a long time appeared first on Electrek.

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Video: Volkswagen builds an all-electric office chair

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Norway has created and built an office chair with many of the features from their cars. The chair can drive, has LED lights, driver assistance and an infotainment system — finally, office workers can experience something close to what people who use a car in their line of work experience every […] The post Video: Volkswagen builds an all-electric office chair appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla adds 43 Supercharger stations in Chinese mainland in Oct

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Tesla plans to add Supercharger stations in November in 26 more cities, including Beijing, Xi'an and Nanjing. The post Tesla adds 43 Supercharger stations in Chinese mainland in Oct appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Coda Minerals Limited is developing mineral resources for the green energy transition

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Discover how Coda Minerals Limited is focused on the discovery and development of mineral resources to enrich the energy transition. The post Coda Minerals Limited is developing mineral resources for the green energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Sono Motors and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Confirm Long-term Europe-wide Partnership

Electric Cars Report

Sono Motors, the Munich-based solar mobility OEM, and the well-renowned German company Bosch have agreed to cooperate on a joint Europe-wide network of car repair shops. Within the framework of the Bosch Car Service workshop concept, all maintenance and repair services will be offered according to modern standards. Owners of the Sion, Sono Motor’s solar […] The post Sono Motors and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Confirm Long-term Europe-wide Partnership appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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Tesla Semi frunk, Megacharger port, and more shown in mobile app integration

Electrek

Tesla is starting to integrate Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, in its mobile app ahead of the start of customer deliveries. It shows the truck’s frunk, Megacharger port, and more. more…. The post Tesla Semi frunk, Megacharger port, and more shown in mobile app integration appeared first on Electrek.

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Berkshire further cuts its stake in BYD by 5.78 million shares

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Berkshire Hathaway's stake in BYD fell to 16.62 percent from 17.92 percent. The post Berkshire further cuts its stake in BYD by 5.78 million shares appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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