Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Northwestern University are collaborating to help accelerate new materials discovery, design and development with the world’s first nanomaterial “data factory.”. This AI-driven methodology goes beyond the traditional trial and error by exploring vast parameter sets, collecting data and then empowering AI to search the materials genome to find the best materials for a given application.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

Acura has revealed the Precision EV Concept, which shows a shift in design priorities for Honda's luxury brand as it enters its own electric and automated-driving era. The concept, which made its debut as part of Monterey auto-enthusiast events this week, was created at Acura’s LA design studio and is the next big future-design statement.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Acura Motorsports released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The latest in a line of successful Acura endurance racing prototypes, the ARX-06 features Acura-specific bodywork and aerodynamics based around an all-new ORECA LMDh chassis which utilizes an electrified hybrid power unit featuring an equally new, bespoke twin-turbocharged direct injection 2

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Tesla Supercharger network was the first comprehensive DC fast-charging network in the United States, and it remains the best in terms of customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power study. The Supercharger network scored 739 out of a possible 1,000 points, making it the only DC fast-charging network to score higher than the industry.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

The production version of the 1,914hp all-electric Rimac Nevera will make its US debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week on Friday, August 19. The unveiling follows the start of production and the delivery of car #001 to the first customer—the 2016 F1 World Champion and sustainability entrepreneur, Nico Rosberg earlier this month.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

Acura has confirmed that it will bring back a badge it’s used once before for its upcoming American-built electric SUV, due in 2024. The Acura ZDX EV is set to be the first model from the brand to follow the design direction previewed in the Precision EV Concept the brand showed for the first time Thursday. The ZDX badge was originally used.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

BMW is poised to begin its shift to cylindrical EV battery cells by partnering with China's EVE Energy, Automotive News (subscription required) reported recently. EVE has signed contracts to be BMW's primary supplier of battery cells in Europe for a new line of EVs debuting in 2025, according to the report, which cited anonymous sources familiar.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT. The R/T features a 1.3-liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ford’s Lincoln luxury brand has not been particularly known for radical automotive designs. But the Model L100 Concept—named after the 1922 Model L and in celebration of the brand’s 100th anniversary—shows that the brand is thinking about a dramatically different kind of luxury car in the future. The Lincoln Model L100.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

BMW M GmbH has begun first test drives with a prototype for innovative high-performance electric drive and chassis control systems. The concept testing focuses on a four-wheel drive system comprising four electric motors and an integrated driving dynamics control system. With the completely new drive concept, BMW M GmbH is underscoring its development expertise and, therefore, also its ability to transfer the essence of the letter M into the world of locally emission-free mobility.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tesla has confirmed its plan to launch a new electricity retail business in Texas through a new job posting for a role overseeing the new business unit. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) confirms plan to launch electricity retail business in Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning owners receive 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America ultra-fast charging stations to kick-start their electric vehicle experience with Ford. This included charging benefit is available solely to F-150 Lightning retail customers. Standard pricing for Electrify America DC fast charging varies by location; in California, the Guest & Pass Members price is $0.43/kWh.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2022

SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket has secured its first satellite launch contract. On August 18th, Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT announced that it selected SpaceX’s Starship rocket to launch its Superbird-9 satellite to a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) as early as 2024. It isn’t the first time that SpaceX or another company has floated the possibility of using Starship to launch paying customers’ satellites, but Sky Perfect JSAT appears to have b

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hydro’s majority-owned Slovalco aluminum facility in Slovakia has decided to close the primary aluminum production at the plant. The closure will be completed by the end of September 2022. The decision to terminate primary aluminum production at Slovalco comes in response to adverse framework conditions and high electricity prices, which show no signs of improvement in the short term.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future. more…. The post Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 18, 2022

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari says it is so hard to buy an electric vehicle in Australia that it is akin to winning the lottery. The post “Buying an EV in Australia is like winning the lottery” appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

DeLorean Motors Reimagined debuts its production Alpha5 EV at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance!

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ideally, autonomous robots would be capable enough to do everything we wanted them to do, and lots of people are working very hard towards that goal. Annoyingly, though, humans are extremely capable, and with the exception of tasks that require a very specific combination of strength or speed or precision, having a human in the loop is still a good way of making sure that you get the job done.

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CN EV Post

AUGUST 18, 2022

The interior of the NIO ET5 will be officially available to consumers in early September, and orders are expected to start being locked in by then, local media said. The post NIO ET5 said to be available in showrooms from early September appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 18, 2022

VW Australia boss says fuel emissions standards will unlock the supply of EVs in Australia - almost immediately. The post VW: If we had fuel standards today, we could bring in electric cars tomorrow appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s auto market is at a crossroads. While most European markets continued seeing EV growth through the first six months of 2022, albeit in an overall subdued automotive economy, the Bel Paese was victim of a self-inflicted wound, as the Italian government struggled for months before launching an overdue fiscal package […].

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CN EV Post

AUGUST 18, 2022

The NIO ET7 will receive the NIO OS Banyan 1.1.0 CN software update, bringing more than 60 feature additions and optimizations. The post NIO releases first major software update for ET7 after delivery appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Acura is releasing its first EV SUV, the Acura Precision EV Concept. The EV SUV debuted at the Monterey Car Week today, and Acura confirms it will be arriving in 2024. more…. The post Acura unveils Acura Precision EV concept, brand’s first EV SUV coming in 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

As the global economy emerges from the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, EVs are a growth driver and are projected to have potential for an extraordinary economic impact.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tesla has stopped taking reservations for the upcoming Tesla Semi, which is slated to release later this year. In addition, it has updated its site with new specs, pictures, and video of the electric semi truck. more…. The post Tesla Semi reservations closed, new details released ahead of launch appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

Duke Energy is using 5 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks to test their ability to be used in V2G and V2H configurations.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tesla has managed to cut Model 3 and Model Y delivery times in China, an important market for the automaker, after upgrading Gigafactory Shanghai to add more production capacity. more…. The post Tesla manages to cut delivery times in China after upgrading Gigafactory Shanghai appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

The New York Times does what it can to s**t focus away from stagnating wages and record profits.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Volkswagen says it will only sell EVs in Norway as soon as 2024, which is ahead of regulations forcing the German automaker to do so. But this is likely something that is happening naturally in the market and every automaker is going to have to follow. more…. The post VW will only sell EVs in Norway as of 2024 – but it has to, like everyone else appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

The latest survey from JD Power and Associates on the EV charging experience rates the Tesla Supercharger network #1.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Blazer EV PPV is "designed to meet or exceed the demands" of the Michigan State Police annual vehicle testing, GM claims.

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Electrek

AUGUST 18, 2022

Electric utility FirstEnergy Corp., which serves most of northern West Virginia, is going to repurpose a former coal ash landfill for a utility-scale solar farm. more…. The post A former West Virginia coal ash landfill is going to be replaced by a solar farm appeared first on Electrek.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Mustang Mach-E's platform may make for a better Mustang sports car in the future.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 18, 2022

Rambler’s high-grade copper-gold mine is poised for take-off, both operationally and through its expansion and exploration potential. The post Rambler Canada’s billion-pound copper mine about to show its metal appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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