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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

Green Car Congress

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group. The other HyCET project partners are DEUTZ AG, DHL Freight GmbH, KEYOU GmbH, TotalEnergies Marketing Deutschland GmbH and Volvo Group. The research project aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics.

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2023 Nissan Ariya starts at $44,485, price hiked for previously announced versions

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover starts at $44,485 with destination, but early reservation holders will get lower pricing on certain versions, Nissan confirmed Tuesday in a press release. The base price applies to the entry-level Ariya Engage trim level with front-wheel drive. The Engage is the only Ariya model to get a 65-kwh (63-kwh.

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VIA Motors sells 2,000 Class 3 electric chassis cabs to Pegasus Specialty Vehicles

Green Car Congress

VIA Motors, a provider of electric drive technology and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide variety of Class 2 – 5 electric commercial vehicles applications, has received a purchase order for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cabs from Pegasus Specialty Vehicles. Pegasus will leverage the flexibility of VIA’s commercial products to build Type A school buses, electric shuttles, and paratransit buses.

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2023 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $27,785, gets up to 53 mpg combined

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid starts at $27,785 (with destination) for the base LX trim level and arrives at dealerships later this month, Kia confirmed Tuesday in a press release. That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX. In addition to that base model, the 2023 Niro.

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

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ICCT study urges taxing frequent fliers to decarbonize aviation fairly

Green Car Congress

A tax on frequent flying could generate revenues needed to deeply decarbonize aviation through midcentury while concentrating the cost burden on those who fly the most, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation. (ICCT). The study comes as policymakers gather in Montreal this week to finalize a net-zero emission goal for international aviation.

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Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

The Driven EV News

A ute for Australia! LDV Australia announces "fundamental step-change" in strategy, with not one but three EVs including the eT60 utility. The post Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO launches first battery swap station in Germany ahead of official market entry

CN EV Post

NIO will officially enter Germany on October 7. Over the next few days, the company will conduct final testing and calibration of the battery swap station. The post NIO launches first battery swap station in Germany ahead of official market entry appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Eviation’s electric commuter plane Alice makes first test flight

Green Car Congress

The first fully electric commuter plane Alice from Eviation Aircraft ( earlier post ) successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, Washington. Alice lifted off on 27 Sep at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for a total of eight minutes and reaching an altitude of 3,500 feet. Eviation Alice is targeted at commuter and cargo markets, and will typically operate flights ranging from 150 miles to 250 miles.

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Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment

Electrek

Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment as it shifts its grid to renewables supported by energy storage enabled by batteries like the Megapacks. more…. The post Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment appeared first on Electrek.

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Next generation BMW voice assistant to be based on Amazon Alexa technology

Green Car Congress

The next-generation BMW voice assistant will be built on Alexa technology, according to Stephan Durach, Senior Vice-President Connected Company and Development Technical Operations BMW Group, and Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, Amazon, at Amazon’s annual Devices and Services launch event. Since the introduction of the first BMW voice assistant (BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant) in 2018, voice interaction has become an increasingly important part of BMW iDrive.

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

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric car

Electrek

Tata Motors, an India-based automaker, has launched a new small hatchback all-electric vehicle starting at just $10,000. more…. The post Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked

The Driven EV News

Some MG dealerships have started taking "pre-orders" for the MG4 electric hatchback, but there's a catch. The post MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked appeared first on The Driven.

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BMW introduces 683 hp XM Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Electric Cars Report

As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system. A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrol engine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess. The newly developed M HYBRID drive system, an extravagant design and the progressive […] The post BMW introduces 683 hp XM Plug-in Hybrid SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO boosts battery swap network along highways ahead of China's National Day holiday

CN EV Post

NIO has put 13 new battery swap stations into operation in China in the past two days ahead of the Chinese National Day holiday travel peak. The post NIO boosts battery swap network along highways ahead of China's National Day holiday appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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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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BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify

The Driven EV News

Only weeks after first deliveries of BYD Atto 3 in Australia, first over-the-air update rolls out to owners. The post BYD Atto 3 receives first software update with maps and Spotify appeared first on The Driven.

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Polestar to debut electric SUV Polestar 3 on Oct 12

CN EV Post

All versions of the Polestar 3 will be equipped with a rear-biased dual-motor powertrain, with electric torque vectoring via a dual-clutch system for the rear motor. The post Polestar to debut electric SUV Polestar 3 on Oct 12 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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U.S. approves 50 states’ EV charging plans covering 75,000 miles of highways

Electric Cars Report

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, established and funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With this approval, all states now have access to all FY22 and FY23 […] The post U.S. approves 50 states’ EV charging plans covering 75,000 miles of highways appeared

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BYD presents 3 BEV models for European market, reveals pre-sale prices

CN EV Post

BYD has announced the pre-sale prices for the Atto 3, Han, and Tang in Europe, where they will be delivered starting this year in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. The post BYD presents 3 BEV models for European market, reveals pre-sale prices appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) announced today that it appointed Joseph Gebbia Jr., best known for being an Airbnb co-founder, to its board of directors. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board appeared first on Electrek.

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Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China

Electric Cars Report

SAIC-GM-Wuling has officially launched China’s first convertible EV – the Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio. It followed the MINIEV Gameboy’s launch this April and the MINIEV Macaron’s launch and MINIEV Cabrio’s reveal last April. The Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio features a folding soft top. It is available in three exterior colors (blue, green and black) […] The post Wuling Launches Hong Guang MINIEV Cabrio in China appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla’s Share Of Auto Market Is Now ~2%

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently published an article about how Tesla’s share of the electric vehicle (BEV) market has shifted over the past two years. Despite the fact that Tesla’s deliveries grew 180% from Q2 2020 to Q2 2022, the company’s share of the BEV market dropped from 25.1% in Q2 2020 to 15.6% in Q2 2022 (combining […].

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Nissan Ariya prices, 53-mpg Niro Hybrid, Polestar 3 performance: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar revealed a few more details regarding its upcoming, U.S.-built Polestar 3.

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Apparently We Need To Talk About Evacuations & EVs (Part 2)

CleanTechnica EVs

Continued from Part 1… Would Charging Time Kill You? Another common lie about EVs is that they’d take forever to escape the danger zone because they don’t go very far and take 8+ hours to charge. This has led to idiotic posts saying that it would take a week to get out of Florida in […].

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Robo-Ostrich Sprints to 100-meter World Record

Cars That Think

For a robot that shares a leg design with the fastest-running bird on the planet, we haven’t ever really gotten a sense of how fast Agility Robotics’ Cassie is actually able to move. Oregon State University’s Cassie successfully ran a 5k last year , but it was the sort of gait that we’ve come to expect from humanoid robots—more of a jog, really, with measured steps that didn’t inspire a lot of confidence in higher speeds.

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CATL to build $1.9 billion battery facility in central China's Henan

CN EV Post

With the rapid development of the global new energy industry, power and energy storage battery shipments will enter the "TWh" era in the coming years, CATL said. The post CATL to build $1.9 billion battery facility in central China's Henan appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Manchester Orders 50 Electric Buses, But It Would Be More Fair To Call Them 100 Electric Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric buses are great for cities because they reduce air pollution and save money on diesel, as well as maintenance and downtime costs. They also help to quiet the streets by emitting less noise than traditional diesel buses. Like other EVs, they can also be a lot more comfortable for riders. But, the added up […].

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Tesla hikes Supercharger prices in California

Electrek

Tesla has announced a Supercharger price hike in California that is adding to the price increases throughout the last year. It’s still not the price of a tank of gas, but it is now starting to get expensive. more…. The post Tesla hikes Supercharger prices in California appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW adding two PHEV variants to 7 Series model range

Electric Cars Report

Now more than ever, the number 7 stands for driving pleasure, long-distance comfort and pioneering technology. Just a few months after the world premiere of the fully electric BMW i7, more new options are set to join the line-up of drive systems available for the new BMW 7 Series in November 2022. Two plug-in hybrid […] The post BMW adding two PHEV variants to 7 Series model range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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DeLorean executives sued by Karma for pursuing venture during EV development

Teslarati

Several DeLorean executives are being sued by their former employer Karma Automotive for pursuing an outside venture while being told to find investors for electric vehicle development. Karma filed a lawsuit last month against DeLorean CEO Joost de Vries, Chief Operating Officer Alan Yuan, Chief Marketing Officer Troy Beetz, and Vice President Neilo Harris, who all maintained they were allowed to establish a new company as needed.

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Li Auto supplier Hesai's LiDAR exceeds 10,000 deliveries in Sept

CN EV Post

Hesai is also building a new $200 million factory with a planned annual capacity of more than 1 million units, which is expected to be operational by 2023. The post Li Auto supplier Hesai's LiDAR exceeds 10,000 deliveries in Sept appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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New scalable quantum processor can solve optimisation problems

Innovation News Network

A research group have made a breakthrough in solving optimisation problems, with the development of a fully scalable quantum processor. The post New scalable quantum processor can solve optimisation problems appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Delfast unveils California-inspired 1,000W electric moped with 100-mile range

Electrek

If the name “Delfast” rings a bell for you, it’s probably for the company’s larger electric bikes that are essentially electric motorcycles with pedals. But now the company has unveiled a smaller electric moped known as the Delfast California that should offer slightly more modest speeds and power ratings. more…. The post Delfast unveils California-inspired 1,000W electric moped with 100-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Reveals Pre-sale Prices of European Passenger Car Range

Electric Cars Report

Chinese EV maker BYD revealed the pre-sale prices of its new European passenger car range. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries immediately introduces three full-electric passenger vehicles which will be delivered to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. Before the end of the year customers in France […] The post BYD Reveals Pre-sale Prices of European Passenger Car Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Maker of long-duration CO2 Battery partners with wind giant Ørsted

Electrek

Italian startup Energy Dome yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish wind giant Ørsted. Together, they will run a feasibility study on the deployment of a 20 megawatt (MW)/200 MWh energy storage facility using Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery technology at one or more Ørsted sites. more…. The post Maker of long-duration CO2 Battery partners with wind giant Ørsted appeared first on Electrek.

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