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Stellantis, Nidec JV Emotors to begin production this year at Trémery

Green Car Congress

Through investments in two key joint ventures at Trémery-Metz, Stellantis has deployed a vertical integration strategy designed to increase control of the global electrification value chain. Emotors , a 50/50 joint venture between Stellantis and Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding (a Nidec Group company), will start production this year of its range of electric motors at the Stellantis Trémery plant, formerly the world’s largest diesel plant, and now Stellantis’ first facility to produce electric motors.

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EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market "collapse" if they don't get cheaper

Green Car Reports

EV prices are soaring at a non-sustainable rate, one auto-industry executive warns. As noted by Autoblog, several automakers have raised prices on their electric models in recent months. Tesla has raised prices multiple times this year, and the GMC Hummer EV got a $6,250 price bump last week. Ford and Rivian have raised prices recently as well.

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FortisBC, Suncor, Hazer to pilot methane pyrolysis for hydrogen production with graphite byproduct

Green Car Congress

A partnership between FortisBC Energy Inc., Suncor Energy and Australia-based Hazer Group Limited will use Hazer’s innovative methane pyrolysis technology for the first time in North America to produce hydrogen from natural gas. The project, located at Suncor’s Burrard Terminal site, will produce hydrogen while storing the carbon byproduct as solid synthetic graphite that can be sold on the open market for manufacturing or industrial use.

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Chevy Bolt EV discount, Toyota tax-credit phaseout, EV market collapse: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Retroactive discounts apply to the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Toyota likely hit the ceiling for the EV tax credit. Electric trucks could pull off the majority of fleet uses today at a cost advantage. Is the EV market on the verge of collapse over price pressures? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota appears to have delivered the.

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

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CSIRO launches online Hydrogen Knowledge Center

Green Car Congress

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has launched an online center consolidating Australian hydrogen research and industry activities to supercharge the development of a clean and competitive hydrogen industry. The Hydrogen Knowledge Center , part of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission, has been designed to foster collaboration between the growing Australian hydrogen industry, government and research and development (R&D) ecosystems, by providing regularly updated information on policies, p

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Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savings

Green Car Reports

Pickup trucks are the bestselling vehicles in the United States, and many manufacturers are planning electric versions. That could help fleet operators reduce emissions and ownership costs, according to a new study from Geotab. Geotab is a company that sells vehicle telematics systems. In October 2021 it worked with Enterprise Fleet Management to.

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Fisker starts pre-order process for Ocean One launch edition, asks for $5,000 down

Green Car Reports

Fisker has asked for an additional $5,000 from reservation-holders to lock in a spot for the $68,999 Ocean One launch edition with a likely delivery in 2023. With the $250 reservation fee plus the $5,000 "pre-order deposit," prospective buyers have a place saved in line for the One launch edition—essentially the first-year version of the.

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Britishvolt signs MoU with Posco Chemical to Secure supply of anode and cathode active materials

Green Car Congress

Britishvolt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Posco Chemical Co. Ltd. to secure a stable supply of anode and cathode active materials. The MoU, which is targeting a a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), is intended to help provide Britishvolt with a supply of active materials to support its requirements for pilot and volume production of advanced technology battery cells.

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EU to End Undercounting of Plug-in Hybrid Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

New rules will help end the emissions scandal that allowed carmakers to use PHEVs to weaken EU climate targets. PHEV emissions in reality are much higher than the tests suggest.

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Poseidon Marine H2 engages Avesta Consulting to deliver a proof of concept of diesel & hydrogen dual fuel maritime technology

Green Car Congress

Australia-based Poseidon Marine H2’s technical partner Dynamic Efficiency has engaged Avesta Consulting to conduct a finite element analysis of its versatile marine technology which will allow boats to operate on multiple fuels, including hydrogen and diesel. With work already underway, Avesta Consulting is set to deliver the results in the next six to eight weeks.

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

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Tesla (TSLA) achieves record monthly production – ready for impressive second half of 2022

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) achieved record production in June – exiting the year’s first half – setting the automaker up for an impressive second half of the 2022. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) achieves record monthly production – ready for impressive second half of 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

With U.S. Independence Day occurring this week, it’s only fitting for auto fans to wish the U.S. a happy birthday by noting the most American-made vehicles. And being that Tesla’s electric vehicles account for so many of the country’s top 10 most American-made vehicles, it’s especially worth celebrating for fans of the U.S. automaker. A new […].

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Japan’s first offshore wind farm installs its first turbine

Electrek

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has installed the first wind turbine at Japan’s Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm. Akita Noshiro will feature 33 V117-4.2 megawatt (MW) wind turbines. more…. The post Japan’s first offshore wind farm installs its first turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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130 Electric Vehicle Charging for Schools in California, + EV Curriculum!

CleanTechnica EVs

We are entering a new era, and California is leading the way — as it has been for years decades. Everyone knows the auto market is electrifying, and electric school buses are slowly making their way into school transportation fleets. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) utility in California is now helping to electrify […].

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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 4680 structural battery preliminary teardown hints at cool innovations

Teslarati

Tesla is already delivering Model Ys from Gigafactory Texas that are equipped with the company’s 4680 structural battery packs. A preliminary teardown of the innovative battery system has now been shared online, and it suggests that Tesla’s next-generation vehicles will indeed be quite remarkable. Automotive teardown firm Munro & Associates has torn down several Teslas over the years, from an early-production Model 3 sedan to the Model S Plaid.

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Janus Electric Trucks Update

CleanTechnica EVs

From conversations with Lex Forsythe, co-founder of Janus Electric trucks. It was a pleasure to catch up with Lex Forsythe, co-founder of Janus Electric trucks at the Noosa EV Expo. He informed me that the company now has 5 converted semis on the road, with 60 more booked to be transformed from diesel to battery […].

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Fisker asks extra $5,000 nonrefundable deposit from its Ocean reservation holders

Electrek

Fisker is asking its Ocean reservation holders to shell out an extra $5,000 in a nonrefundable deposit for a “pre-order” when holders have already made a reservation with a deposit for the Ocean electric SUV. more…. The post Fisker asks extra $5,000 nonrefundable deposit from its Ocean reservation holders appeared first on Electrek.

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Renault 5 Reimagined as Electric Fashion Icon

CleanTechnica EVs

Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5 “Le Car”, Renault has revealed a reimagined, all-electric version of the little car that’s high on conceptual fashion and low on production possibilities. It’s called the Renault 5 Diamant, and it’s very different. Different how? For starters, there’s no infotainment system, and very minimal instruments. […].

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100% of UK car buyers are ready to go electric for the right price

Electrek

A new study in the UK shows that 100% of new car buyers in the country are ready to go electric for the right price. more…. The post 100% of UK car buyers are ready to go electric for the right price appeared first on Electrek.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

Cars That Think

Shoppers are seeing more and more empty shelves, as stores around the world struggle to keep products stocked. The situation is the result of supply-chain issues caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The product-unavailability rate increased from 5 percent to 15 percent during the past three years, according to the Consumer Brands Association. To make it easier for stores to track inventory, startup Wisy developed an AI platform that uses image recognition to detect which products are out of

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UK Plugin EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up

CleanTechnica EVs

June saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.6% market share in the UK, up from 17.2% YoY. This despite a temporary availability shortfall, stemming from pauses at Tesla Shanghai. Overall auto volumes were at 140,958 units, the weakest June since 1996. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling plugin in June, and the 2nd best […].

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Texas-Made Tesla Model Y 4680 Compared With Fremont-Made 2170 Cars

InsideEVs

Is the Model Y with structural battery pack and 4680 cells a step forward for the nameplate? From a quality standpoint, definitely yes.

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NIO's 1,000th swap station in China to be put into operation in Lhasa

CN EV Post

NIO will hold the NIO Power Day 2022 event online later today, which is expected to provide an update on its plans to build its replenishment facilities. The post NIO's 1,000th swap station in China to be put into operation in Lhasa appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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A Dream Come True — The T-Rev

CleanTechnica EVs

Trevor Richards (Trev) is very proud of his converted Toyota Hilux (called EV Hilux). “As far as I know, it was the first EV registration in Queensland,” he told me at the Noosa EV Expo. Trev said he drove T-Rev and his wife drove EV Hilux. They also had an electric boat showing off electric […].

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NIO swap stations reach 1,011 as it crosses 1,000th milestone

CN EV Post

NIO's 1,000th battery swap station in Lhasa is its first such facility to use 100 percent clean energy. The post NIO swap stations reach 1,011 as it crosses 1,000th milestone appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Today’s Robotic Surgery Turns Surgical Trainees Into Spectators

Cars That Think

Before the robots arrived, surgical training was done the same way for nearly a century. During routine surgeries, trainees worked with nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub technicians to position and sedate the patient, while also preparing the surgical field with instruments and lights. In many cases, the trainee then made the incision, cauterized blood vessels to prevent blood loss, and positioned clamps to expose the organ or area of interest.

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Tesla’s Solar Range Extender with Starlink prototype could save lives during disasters

Teslarati

Tesla’s recent prototype of a solar range extender trailer with Starlink will be a game-changer for disaster relief. Tesla Germany recently shared it during the IdeenExpo. Although it is ideally a solution to help customers travel over longer distances, I think it could go further. When I first saw it, I thought about life-saving solar microgrids deployed during natural disasters.

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NIO supplier Innovusion sees 10,000th LiDAR roll off line

CN EV Post

Over the past two years, Innovusion and NIO have worked closely together to optimize the entire high-performance LiDAR supply chain, the LiDAR maker said. The post NIO supplier Innovusion sees 10,000th LiDAR roll off line appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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“This is going to be great:” Ducati unveils details of V21L electric race bike

The Driven EV News

One of the best motorcycle brands in the world reveals details of its design philosophy for the electric motor bikes it will deliver to the MotoE Championship. The post “This is going to be great:” Ducati unveils details of V21L electric race bike appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen-backed battery company Northvolt announces $1.1B expansion

Teslarati

Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer for BMW Group, VW Group, Volvo Cars, Fluence Energy, and Scania Trucks has announced that it has completed a $1.1 billion investment and borrowing round to help expand its manufacturing capabilities. In a press release published today, Northvolt detailed the $1.1 billion investment and borrowing round that will allow the company to expand its manufacturing and recycling capabilities to meet $55 billion worth of orders from the BMW Group, VW Group , Volvo

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Kia jacks up price of EV6 electric SUV, no longer eligible for rebate

The Driven EV News

Kia has quietly jacked up the prices of its popular and award-winning EV6 electric SUVs by an average of $4,600. The post Kia jacks up price of EV6 electric SUV, no longer eligible for rebate appeared first on The Driven.

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GM’s 2024 Chevy Silverado EV hits Detroit roads for testing

Teslarati

General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced that the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV would hit Detroit roads for testing in July. On June 30, Barra tweeted a picture of the Chevy Silverado EV running tests at GM’s Milford Proving Ground. She also shared that the Silverado EV would be seen in the wild this month, particularly in Detroit. . Spotted – a @Chevrolet Silverado #EV being put through its paces at the @GM Milford Proving Ground.

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BMW begins production of fully electric i7

The Driven EV News

BMW officially launches production of the first series-produced fully electric i7 models at its Dingolfing factory in Germany. The post BMW begins production of fully electric i7 appeared first on The Driven.

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UK: new car sales drop to lowest level since 1996, EVs up 16%

Electric Cars Report

UK new car registrations fell -24.3% in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 140,958 new vehicles registered, the weakest June performance since 1996. Battery electric vehicles continued their growth streak, however, with a 14.6% increase in volume, as market share continued to grow, reaching […] The post UK: new car sales drop to lowest level since 1996, EVs up 16% appeared first on Electric Cars Repor

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