Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

Leaders of Mcity at the University of Michigan conducted the first demonstration of a protocol designed to prove that highly automated vehicles are safe before testing moves on to public roads. The Mcity ABC Test is a concept methodology for an independent and standardized way for automakers and state and federal regulators to validate the safety of Level 4 automated vehicles inside a closed test track, before testing or deployment in the real world.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2021

General Motors and Shell on Wednesday announced a new partnership to provide renewable energy to GM customers in Texas, as well as free overnight charging for Texans who own GM electric cars. The program offers customers electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar at fixed rates, through a Shell-owned utility, MP2 Energy LLC. The offer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

General Motors and Shell, through its wholly owned subsidiary MP2 Energy, LLC, are collaborating to provide comprehensive energy solutions programs to GM’s customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100% renewable energy resources. This program is currently available for eligible owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in Texas.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2021

So far, most electric car batteries are built around a predictable hierarchy: Cells go into modules and modules assemble into a pack. In many cases, the case and internal frame of the pack make up its own rugged structure. That’s not the case with the California EV startup Canoo, which last week, as part of a lengthy investor presentation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

New analysis of the latest IHS Markit new vehicle registration data in the US indicates vehicles with a hybrid powertrain (both gasoline and electricity) are out-performing EVs, based on several metrics. In April, hybrids accounted for 6.1% of all new vehicles registered, more than double EVs’ share of 2.4%. The share of hybrids in the US market has more than doubled compared to the same time frame in 2020, climbing from 2.3% a year ago; their volume rose more than five-fold from 17,591 a year a

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2021

After cancelling plans for an all-electric remake of its XJ flagship sedan, Jaguar is looking for a new platform to underpin its future EV lineup, Jaguar Land Rover's CEO said in an interview with Autocar published Wednesday. Jaguar now aims to launch electric cars that target new markets, rather than making electric versions of its past models.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2021

Canoo has a structural battery, but not like Tesla. Jaguar is shopping around for an EV platform. And GM is offering free late-night EV charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jaguar recently canceled its all-electric XJ flagship, but now it’s looking for a new platform to underpin a future lineup of EVs for the British brand.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

Rio Tinto, a leading global mining and metals company, and Schneider Electric signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a collaboration to develop a circular and sustainable market ecosystem for both companies and their customers. This multi-product partnership will see Schneider Electric use responsibly sourced materials produced by Rio Tinto.

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

Tesla has confirmed to Norwegian officials that it plans to open the Supercharger network to other automakers by September 2022. The news comes amid several rumors of Tesla opening up its extremely valuable electric vehicle fast-charging network. more… The post Tesla confirms plan to open Supercharger network to other automakers next year appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

Twenty-one California nonprofits, local governments, transit agencies, and Native American tribal governments in under-resourced communities have been awarded up to $1 million each by the new Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) to develop and launch zero-emission mobility projects, such as bikesharing and ride-on-demand services, aimed at overcoming transportation challenges faced by residents in their communities.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Miami-Dade county has taken another step towards the electric future by adding 42 Proterra ZX5+ buses to its rapidly growing electric bus fleet, bringing the grand total of Proterra-built EVs operating in Miami to 75. But that’s just the headline — along with the buses, Miami will be installing 75 high-capacity chargers across three bus […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

Canadian oil sands production has fully recovered from last year’s “COVID-19 Shock”—the largest contraction of upstream production in Canadian history—and has exceeded pre-pandemic levels. However, lingering COVID impacts, pipeline constraints and uncertainties related to an accelerating energy transition have reduced the longer-term growth projection for oil sands.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

New Panasonic President and Chief Executive Officer Yuki Kusumi is taking over a leaner version of the 103-year-old Japanese conglomerate. Thanks to the efforts of his predecessor, Kazuhiro Tsuga, who spent almost nine years optimizing Panasonic by letting go of struggling businesses like Plasma TVs, Kusumi could now take the reins of a company that is ready to face the future.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2021

The Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group is partnering with ANRA Technologies —a leading international provider of end-to-end drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned system operators and airspace managers—to begin developing the operating environment for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. This is the first in a series of air traffic management partnerships Hyundai plans to establish in the development of an industry consortium building the

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JUNE 24, 2021

Elon Musk has provided a quick update about Starlink’s impending (and apparent) initial public offering (IPO). Reiterating a point he mentioned in the past, the SpaceX CEO stated that Starlink would likely go public when its cash flow is reasonably predictable. . Musk’s update came as a response to an inquiry on Twitter Wednesday night, with the CEO responding to a Tesla supporter who noted that he would love to invest in the satellite internet service.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

Once upon a time, I stood in a hot fiberglass shop on the East Coast of Florida with Warren Mosler truing to convince him to give me a bunch of money so I could build a motorcycle. “Why?” he asked me. “What can you do with a bike that hasn’t been done?” and I didn’t […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

There are a few times when one could truly appreciate the 5-Star Safety Ratings of cars like the Tesla Model 3. Engineered to be the safest vehicle in its class, the Model 3 has proven over the years that it has the capability to protect its occupants, even in situations that may seem dire. An example of such an event was reported recently in Southern California. .

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Tesla models make up more than half of US EV sales in 2021. A Michigan utility wants to be one of the first in the US to go coal-free. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

The Tesla Model S Plaid, driven by veteran Unplugged Performance team member Randy Probst, continues its domination of the Exhibition Divison at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Unplugged Model S Plaid recently took down the fastest practice lap time during the Wednesday session, leading fellow Tesla driver Daijiro Yoshihara by a 5.3-second gap.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

A few days ago, Johnna Crider here at CleanTechnica covered a recent attempt to mislead media and the public about the environmental benefits of EVs. In some ways, the attempt was successful, as German media ate it up. This spread false information, and many in the audience gleefully accepted the false information because it aligned […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

Tesla plans to open some of its Supercharging stations in Norway and Sweden to other electric vehicles in Q3 2022. Last week, Teslarati reported that German Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer urged Tesla to unlock the company’s Superchargers to manufacturers of other EVs. For several years, the strategy has been discussed by CEO Elon Musk, but nothing has ever come of it.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

The Cars.com American-Made Index has crowned the Tesla Model 3 as the most American-made vehicle for 2021. The index has been running since 2006 and Marketwatch noted that this is the first time an all-electric car has claimed the title. The index compiled a list of 90 cars and ranked them through five major criteria: […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

It appears that the demand for Tesla’s ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) electric cars in the United States is still very strong, so much so that the company may be nearly sold out for the third quarter. This is partly hinted at by the current waiting times for the Model 3 and the Model Y in the United States, both of which are listed with estimated delivery dates that are well into Q3 2021. .

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

Originally posted on EVANNEX. by Charles Morris With new technologies come new social norms concerning what is and is not considered polite behavior. No one knew what “netiquette” meant 25 years ago, but now it’s a required social skill for any well-bred person. The rise of EVs will lead to a new set of rules for […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

Revel CEO Frank Reig called out “shortsighted bureaucracy and entrenched interests” for blocking the Tesla Model Y New York City taxi fleet that the company planned to launch. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (NYC TLC) blocked the company’s attempts to launch a fleet of 50 all-electric taxis in the form of Tesla Model Ys earlier this week.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

Panasonic’s new CEO and President, Yuki Kusumi, has set a 2-year goal to produce more batteries for Tesla while freeing up billions of dollars to invest in new areas of growth. He’s intent on making Panasonic more efficient, Bloomberg reports. The new CEO will be working alongside the staff instead of working inside the former […].

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Plug in America

JUNE 24, 2021

We’re only halfway through 2021 and it’s already a big year for new EV models. Below is an update on new vehicles that have debuted this year and what is still to come over the next few months. Under $50,000. Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Estimated release date: Late 2021. The Audi Q4 will offer two electric motors with all-wheel drive. EPA estimates are not available at this time, but it’s anticipated to have an electric range of 250 miles.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2021

After being on the receiving end of a wave of negative news reports in recent months, things seem to be looking up for Tesla China. Amidst the efforts of Tesla’s legal team in China to weed out false reports and inaccuracies posted online about the company, a local news outlet has recently stepped forward to debunk one of the most unfounded rumors about Tesla’s vehicles. .

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

Volvo has announced that its forthcoming XC90 electric SUV will reach consumers in 2022 with Lidar as a standard safety feature for all models. With the state-of-the-art Lidar sensors developed by Luminar, Volvo hopes to set a new standard in automobile safety. Volvo also plans to include other safety features to avoid future collisions, as well as pave the way for potential autonomous driving capabilities. more… The post Next year’s all-electric Volvo XC90 will come standard with Li

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

Virtuo, a European startup that allows customers to hire and unlock premium cars through an app, plans to add around 50 Teslas to its fleet, CNBC reports. The fleets in London and Paris will include approximately 50 Tesla Model 3 Long Range electric vehicles and should be available for customers to book after June 22. […].

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

Electric vehicle infrastructure is getting $15 billion in US government funding in a new bipartisan proposal. It’s less than originally planned, but it’s still a decent amount. Some EV detractors are already suggesting that the proposed $10,000 EV rebate is being left behind, but it is apparently still in play. more… The post Electric vehicle infrastructure gets $15 billion in new US bipartisan proposal, new EV rebate to come later appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2021

Tesla signed an agreement with Alset EHome, a home building company, to make sure that an entire community will be built with Tesla’s solar roofing panels, TeslaNorth has reported. Alset EHome will construct the community with Tesla’s solar panels and Powerwalls in Northpark Community in Porter, Texas, which is a suburb of Houston. The community […].

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2021

Once again, members on Rivian Forums have found new details hinting at what the EV automaker has in store next. According to a list of job locations for planning engineers, there are several potential spots picked out in Northern and Central California for the Rivian Adventure Network. Rivian has previously shared a map of its 3,500+ DC fast chargers coming in the next two years , but the public has not seen many specific addresses of those locations. more… The post Utility locations hint

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InsideEVs

JUNE 24, 2021

If these reports are accurate, it seems the Model 3 is selling out across the globe, and the Model Y is gaining major steam.

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