Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
The Volkswagen Group and Siemens are investing $450 million in Electrify America, with a post-money valuation of $2.45 billion. Through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), Siemens becomes a minority shareholder in Electrify America with a low triple-digit million USD investment and will hold a seat on the board. Siemens is the first external investor in Electrify America.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 29, 2022
Rivian on Monday announced the first three DC fast-charging sites for its Adventure Network supporting the R1T electric pickup truck and forthcoming R1S electric SUV. The three sites open in California and Colorado this week, Rivian said in a press release. Each will have chargers providing over 200 kw of power, allowing R1T and R1S drivers to.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Rolls-Royce is entering the hydrogen production market and acquiring a 54% majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist Hoeller Electrolyzer. The Hoeller technology will form the basis of a new range of mtu electrolyzer products from the Rolls-Royce Power Systems division. Hoeller Electrolyzer, based in Wismar, Germany, is an early-stage technology company that is developing highly efficient polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) stacks, under the brand name Prometheus, for the cost-effective pro
Green Car Reports
JUNE 29, 2022
Electrify America on Tuesday announced that it has raised $450 million, marking its first expansion beyond the charging network's original funding plan. The total includes a "low triple-digit" amount from German conglomerate Siemens, Electrify America said in a press release. The investment gives Siemens a seat on Electrify America's board.
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Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Hyliion and Cummins are partnering to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain ( earlier post ). The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries. Together the companies plan to obtain key environmental certifications for Cummins’ natural gas internal combustion engines to be used in Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX powertrain.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 29, 2022
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan carries the Prophecy concept’s sleek and stunning look to production. And we have a couple of pieces of good news about charging-network investment. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has revealed its U.S.-bound Ioniq 6 electric sedan, and with a stunning design and detail-oriented package.
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Cars That Think
JUNE 29, 2022
On 18 September 1969 , U.S. President Richard Nixon addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations. It was a difficult time in global politics, and much of his speech focused on the war in Vietnam, disputes in the Middle East, and strategic arms control. Toward the end, though, the speech took a curious and hopeful turn, as Nixon rhapsodized about the unifying potential of international cooperation in space exploration.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
In an update to a 2020 study, the Faraday Institution predicts that there will be demand for ten UK-based gigafactories (large, high volume battery manufacturing facilities) by 2040, each producing 20 GWh per year of batteries. The transition to electrified transport is essential to meet Net Zero commitments; the combined electric vehicle automotive and battery ecosystem could be worth £22 billion (US$27 billion) by 2030 and £27 billion (US$33 billion) by 2040.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Tips: Save Money on Your EV’s Biggest Expense. This post may contain affiliate links. Everywhere you look nowadays, prices are going through the roof. Gas prices, groceries, utility companies… sometimes it feels like life just became much more expensive overnight. But amongst all the doom and gloom, there’s some good news. Most EV drivers know that during these times of economic crisis, EV running costs are considerably less than those with gas-guzzling internal combustion engines.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Leclanché reports a significant breakthrough in the safety of its lithium-ion batteries without compromising cell performance. By adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Leclanché has lowered the risk of a thermal event by close to 80%. The achievement has been validated by Intertek Germany, a third-party testing lab which conducted a series of industry standard nail penetration tests on Leclanché’s 60Ah cell.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 29, 2022
In 2020, Hyundai Motor Group unveiled the Prophecy concept EV which everyone immediately noticed had embraced an alternative, almost opposite, design language from the angular 45 concept. The latter model went on to serve as the blueprint for the Ioniq 5, whereas the Prophecy has morphed into the Ioniq 6 you see before you. While much of […]. The post 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV Previewed appeared first on The Truth About Cars.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Renault Group and Atos have launched ID@scale (Industrial Data @ Scale), a new service for industrial data collection to support manufacturing companies in their digital journey towards Industry 4.0. “ID@S” (Industrial Data @ Scale) will allow manufacturers to collect and structure data from industrial equipment at scale to improve operational excellence and product quality.
Cars That Think
JUNE 29, 2022
Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun , doesn't lose sight of his far-off goal, even when talking about concrete steps in the here-and-now. “We want to build intelligent machines that learn like animals and humans,” LeCun tells IEEE Spectrum in an interview. Today's concrete step is a series of papers from Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, on a type of self-supervised learning (SSL) for AI systems.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (LEAD) announced that it has been contracted by Volkswagen to supply battery manufacturing equipment for Salzgitter, accounting for more than 65% of the total equipment quantity for that 20 GWh gigafactory. Volkswagen has announced it will invest €30 billion to build 6 battery factories in Europe. For the first 20GWh factory in Salzgitter, LEAD will provide Volkswagen with lithium battery equipment including calendering, roll baking, cell assembly line,
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
Marine fast charging network Aqua superPower has expanded overseas into the US, beginning operations of its first marine fast charger in Lake Tahoe, California. The new Aqua high power DC charger at Tahoe City Marina is the first of a planned network of smart marine chargers to be rolled out along the lakeshore to support boat owners that have chosen electrified maritime vessels. more….
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2022
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has invested in Electric Hydrogen (EH2), a clean hydrogen startup headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, to support its efforts in developing cost-competitive, fossil-free hydrogen. The investment was part of a $198-million financing. Through this investment, MHI aims to strengthen and diversify its hydrogen value chain, advance its energy transition business, and act on its commitment toward global carbon neutrality goals.
Teslarati
JUNE 29, 2022
Tesla’s electric vehicles are becoming a big hit among Uber drivers. One driver, Heidi Barnes from California, recently noted that she has more than doubled her tips since she ditched her Toyota Camry for a Tesla Model 3. Barnes had been driving for Uber for some time, but with the recent hike in gas prices , the cost of fueling her Camry shot up from about $60 a day to over $100.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 29, 2022
While auto manufacturers and dealers do their best to make sure technicians know how to work on every vehicle that the brand sells, they can’t possibly bring every technician up to the knowledge and skill level of the company’s top engineers and experts. And, the company can’t put these top experts and engineers at every […].
Teslarati
JUNE 29, 2022
It appears that Tesla’s Model Y production ramp in Gigafactory Texas is moving along well. As per recent reports, Tesla’s newest electric vehicle production facility has reportedly ramped its output to thousands of vehicles per week. That’s an impressive milestone, especially considering that the facility was just opened last April. Tesla recently caught some headlines after Elon Musk noted during an interview with the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley group that the company’s new factories, such
CN EV Post
JUNE 29, 2022
The project, with a design capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year, is scheduled to start production by the end of 2024. The post Audi breaks ground on first facility dedicated to pure electric vehicle production in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Teslarati
JUNE 29, 2022
The Tesla Semi is expected to start limited production next year, as per previous comments by CEO Elon Musk. But even before the Class 8 all-electric truck enters production, the vehicle is already being used by the company to help in some of its projects. In a recently uploaded video, for example, Tesla showcased how the updated Semi prototype was used to transport a number of prefabricated Superchargers to Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.
CN EV Post
JUNE 29, 2022
XPeng G9 will be the best SUV within RMB 500,000 ($74,550), said the company's chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng. The post XPeng G9 to open for pre-order in August and officially launch in September, CEO says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Teslarati
JUNE 29, 2022
In a recent press release, the Leawood Police Department in Kansas announced that it had acquired a Tesla Model Y Long Range for its fleet. The vehicle would be used as one of the Leawood PD’s patrol cars. The Model Y has already been painted in the Leawood PD’s black and white colors. The department noted that they started looking into the idea of an all-electric patrol car last year after seeing dismal reviews of available hybrid patrol cars.
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 29, 2022
SKODA AUTO will again be supporting this year’s Tour de France (1 – 24 July 2022) as the official main and vehicle partner. This is the 19th time the company has supported the world’s largest cycling event. 250 vehicles will provide mobility to the organisers and race management of the Tour de France or be […] The post SKODA official main partner of the Tour de France for 19th time appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
Tesla has managed to ramp up production at Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adding production of the Model Y Long Range on top of the Standard Range version. more…. The post Tesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 29, 2022
British electric car manufacturer McMurtry Automotive made motorsport history by setting a new all-time hillclimb record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and winning the event on its competition debut. Max Chilton completed the 1.16 mile course in a blistering 39.08 on Sunday beating fierce competition in front of over 150,000 spectators. New record of […] The post Watch The McMurtry Speirling Electric Fan Car Set a Goodwood Hill Record appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
When it comes to portable power stations, I’m inclined to say that the ability to store and carry with you a significant amount of energy is priceless. But of course these days you can put a price tag on nearly anything. With portable power stations, that’s usually about $1/watt and $1/watt-hour, expandable auxiliary battery are helping lower prices on these convenient new forms of energy storage. more….
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Citroen revealed the all-electric New e-C4 X. Following in the footsteps of the stylish New Citroen C5 X, the design of New e-C4 X offers customers a cross-segment design that combines the elegant silhouette of a fastback with the modern attitude of an SUV, whilst maintaining the timeless refinement and spaciousness of a four-door model. […] The post All-electric Citroen e-C4 X is four-door fastback with added SUV attitude appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
Stockholm-based wind farm and solar developer OX2 has applied for a permit to build a massive 5.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. If approved, it will be the largest single offshore wind farm in the world. more…. The post A Swedish firm is about to build the world’s largest single offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 29, 2022
Last week, the wraps came off the latest generation of Formula E racecar. Not only did people get a look at it sitting parked somewhere, but they took it around the track at the Goodwood House. So, the public got to see it in action. Here’s the first glimpse of the @FIAFormulaE Gen 3 car. […].
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
Are you still using gas and oil to mow the yard? Well, it’s time to switch it up and go green when doing lawn chores. Today, you can pick up the , while it normally goes for up to $300. Not only is this within $10 of its 2022 low, but it’s also part of the larger Greenworks 24V ecosystem (since it uses two batteries to achieve 48V), making it quite versatile all around.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 29, 2022
In a recent press release, LG announced that it is moving into the EV charging station business with the acquisition of AppleMango. Together with GS Energy and GS Neotek, an energy services company and a related IT service provider, LG purchased the EV charging station company to basically put together a complete package of services. […].
Electrek
JUNE 29, 2022
Tern’s electric bicycles have become synonymous with quality, a reputation that has been earned over several years of high-performing e-bikes. They’re not cheap in any sense of the word, which leads us to believe that the newly unveiled Tern NBD will be another winner for the company as well as for riders in the high-end electric bike market. Assuming folks can afford it, that is. more….
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 29, 2022
When I first saw that Ford was opening up its Heritage Vault, a collection of images from the company’s past, I thought that it wouldn’t be exciting for CleanTechnica readers. After all, we’re into EVs around here, and maybe plug-in hybrids. Ford’s heritage? Well, it’s almost all gas and diesel, right? But, then I thought […].
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