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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

Green Car Congress

Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV ( earlier post ) in the second quarter of 2024. This more than $200-million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. 2024 EV9 Like Telluride, EV9 has the potential to be another ‘game changer’ f

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Caterham Project V concept previews lightweight electric sports car

Green Car Reports

Caterham on Thursday revealed an EV that holds true to the light-and-lean formula that some might say is part of what defines a sports car. In the age of electric cars, those are serious challenges, and we haven’t seen an electric sports car that’s truly light and doesn’t have a supercar price since the original Tesla Roadster.

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Bosch to receive €160.7M in funding to support scale-up of solid-oxide fuel cell system production

Green Car Congress

Bosch will receive a grant of €160.7 million from the federal government of Germany and the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland for its project for the initial industrialization of stationary solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems:“Bosch Power Units”. As part of the IPCEI Hydrogen Program of the European Union (Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEI), the German Federal Government and the German Federal States of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland are funding th

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Rivian pass-through charging could use its EVs as extension cords

Green Car Reports

Rivian has filed a patent application for a pass-through charging system that would allow the automaker's electric trucks to pass current from vehicle to vehicle. As described in the application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 22 and originally filed in December 2021, pass-through charging.

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

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Moscow opens second electric bus depot in Mitino district; support for 300 buses

Green Car Congress

Moscow has opened the second high-tech electric bus depot in the Mitino district in the northwest of Moscow. The new electric bus depot is more than 9.4 hectares in area—enough for the support of up to 300 electric buses. The depot will serve 23 electric bus routes in Northwest Administrative District and North Administrative District by the end of 2024.

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Canoo delivers NASA Artemis shuttles, broadens DoD battery project

Green Car Reports

EV startup Canoo this week announced delivery of vehicles for NASA, and expansion of a battery-development project with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), but gave no updates the production of customer vehicles. The three Canoo EVs delivered to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dubbed Crew Transportation Vehicles (CTVs), will be used to.

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2024 GMC Hummer EV 3X Pickup Gets Range Boost, Can Go Up To 381 Miles

InsideEVs

That’s GMC’s estimate for the truck with the big, 24-module battery pack.

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New Passant Variant based on MQB evo; PHEV with 100 km range

Green Car Congress

The new Volkswagen Passat Variant, which is on its final test drives, is based on the new generation of the modular transverse matrix, MQB evo, as is the new Tiguan ( earlier post ). The new Passat Variant, which will have its premiere at the end of August, will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. It is the ninth generation of one of the world’s most successful mid-sized cars, with more than 50 years of history and more than 30 million units sold.

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Watch Ford F-150 Lightning Driver’s Terrible Charging Experience In Michigan

InsideEVs

Michigan reporter driving a Ford F-150 Lightning faced several delays due to out-of-order chargers.

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IRENA: diversifying critical material supply chains minimizes geopolitical risks

Green Car Congress

The energy transition requires a massive increase in the supply of critical materials, yet supply chains remain vulnerable to a range of geopolitical risks. Although there is no scarcity of reserves for these energy transition minerals, global capabilities for mining and refining them are limited. Supply disruptions could impact the speed of the energy transition in the short to medium term, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) warns.

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

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DHL Express Gets Hundreds of EV Charging Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

The giant package delivery company DHL Express is starting to electrify, and that means it needs charging stations. How many? 10? 20? 50? How ambitious is DHL Express right now, and how much is it just testing the waters or looking for good PR?

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Johnson Matthey to build CCM plant in China for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers

Green Car Congress

Johnson Matthey (JM) signed an investment agreement with the Jiading District in Shanghai to help accelerate the hydrogen economy in China. JM and the Shanghai Jiading District plan to build a new catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) production facility, providing CCM production capability for multiple proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell applications and PEM electrolyzers.

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Ford Slashes F-150 Lightning Prices In Many US Cities: Report

InsideEVs

An incentive bulletin sent to dealers reveals limited-period discounts on the electric pickup truck.

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bp to enter German offshore wind market with 4GW auction win

Green Car Congress

bp has been awarded the rights to develop two offshore wind projects in the German tender round, marking its entry into offshore wind in continental Europe. The two North Sea sites, located 130km and 150km offshore in water depths of about 40m, have a total potential generating capacity of 4GW. Subject to receiving the necessary permits and approvals, these would be bp’s first offshore wind projects in Germany and are fully aligned with the company’s integrated energy company strategy and discip

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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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Tesla Said To Plan Making $24,000 EV At New Factory In India

InsideEVs

The EV maker is reportedly in talks to set up a vehicle assembly plant with an annual capacity of up to 500,000 cars.

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Audi Environmental Foundation funds research into new recycling process for strategic metals; selective extraction

Green Car Congress

The Audi Environmental Foundation is working with the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology to research new ways of recovering raw materials through recycling. Elements such as indium, gallium, or even tin are both finite and essential for modern technologies such as fiber optics, photovoltaics, and semiconductors. Every electronic device is made up of parts that contain these elements.

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Triumph Gets Modern Makeover From Makkina With Electric Concept Car Debut

InsideEVs

It rides on the BMW i3s platform.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

Green Car Congress

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The revised IMO GHG Strategy includes an enhanced common ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050; a commitment to ensure an uptake of alternative zero and near-zero GHG fuels by 2030, as well as indicative check-points for 2030 and 2040

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Cadillac Lyriq DC Fast Charge Test: Champ Or Chump?

InsideEVs

We complete a 20% to 80% DC fast charge session on a 350 kW Electrify America charger and analyze the results.

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Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, study shows

Electrek

Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, and the world, according to a new study of Google search data. more… The post Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, study shows appeared first on Electrek.

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Auto Dealers Wake Up To The Impact Of EVs On Their Lots

CleanTechnica EVs

Most dealers have reconciled themselves to the fact that EVs are important to the growth of their dealerships. Now they need to come up to speed on what it means to own an EV so they can be gentle guides for a whole new consumer base.

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Check out Porsche’s retro-looking Vision 357 Speedster, a tribute to its first sports car

Electrek

At its 30th anniversary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS), Porsche unveiled its Vision 357 Speedster concept. The all-electric retro-looking speedster is a sister model to the Porsche Vision 357, “a nod to the first Porsche model line.” more… The post Check out Porsche’s retro-looking Vision 357 Speedster, a tribute to its first sports car appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck Bodies-In-White Leaked Photo Shows EV Truck’s Structure

InsideEVs

The two skeletons have no body panels attached to them and seem to be prepared for assembly.

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New Jersey just launched its 2023 EV incentive program, and it’s not as souped up as last year’s

Electrek

New Jersey has launched the fourth year of its Charge Up New Jersey EV incentive program, and it’s not quite as good as it was in 2022. more… The post New Jersey just launched its 2023 EV incentive program, and it’s not as souped up as last year’s appeared first on Electrek.

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Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Teased Ahead Of September 4 Debut

InsideEVs

The 2024 Scenic E-Tech Electric will become Renault's second compact EV after the Megane E-Tech Electric.

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Apple AirPlay found in latest version of Tesla iPhone app after Musk signaled support

Electrek

Apple CarPlay is probably never coming to Tesla EVs, but it looks like next best thing is on the way. The post Apple AirPlay found in latest version of Tesla iPhone app after Musk signaled support appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Debuts With Up To 641 HP, Simulated Eight-Speed Gearbox

InsideEVs

It’s packed with software tricks designed to enhance the driving experience.

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Ford draws up a portable charging trailer to power up your EV

Electrek

Ford wants to give you extra battery power while out and about. The automaker filed a patent for a portable “charging trailer” that can power up your EV or even a construction site. more… The post Ford draws up a portable charging trailer to power up your EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Brings Full Wiper Controls To Steering Wheel Via Software Update

InsideEVs

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can now change the speed of the wipers without touching the stalk.

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Texas solar and wind are setting records, and the state’s grid can’t handle it

Electrek

Texas solar and wind are going to double by 2035, but if the state’s grid isn’t upgraded, then all that power is going to go to waste, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post Texas solar and wind are setting records, and the state’s grid can’t handle it appeared first on Electrek.

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Nikola Resurrection Only Tip Of Bosch Green Hydrogen Scheme

CleanTechnica EVs

Bosch has teamed up with Nikola to make fuel cell truck dreams come true, with a sharp eye on the global green hydrogen economy of the future.

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People want Tesla to make an e-bike, survey shows

Electrek

A new survey shows that people want Tesla to make an e-bike and are willing to pay more for a Tesla-branded one than for any other brand. more… The post People want Tesla to make an e-bike, survey shows appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Targets 50,000 BEV Sales In The United States This Year

InsideEVs

That's more than triple the 15,584 electric vehicles BMW sold in the US in 2022.

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Polestar 3 electric SUV and new Polestar 5 make thrilling debut at Goodwood

Electrek

Polestar is bringing the heat to this year’s Goodwood FOS with several models making their debut, including its first electric SUV, the Polestar 3 , and the latest Polestar 5 prototype. more… The post Polestar 3 electric SUV and new Polestar 5 make thrilling debut at Goodwood appeared first on Electrek.

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