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MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Green Car Congress

The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor. The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept. The new electric motor is clean, light, and efficient and can be assembled without the use of rare earths by customer request.

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China's GAC reveals "super iron" LFP battery with 20% boost in energy density by volume

Green Car Reports

While other companies look to experimental solid-state batteries to boost energy density, Chinese automaker GAC is finding ways to improve existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. GAC recently unveiled a "super iron" LFP battery, with a claim of 20% greater energy density by volume compared to conventional LFP cells, via microcrystalline.

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Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

Green Car Congress

In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. Another demonstration of Mazda’s Multi-Solution Approach, the new diesel is designed to meet the needs of customers who want an efficient, long-distance driving car with great towing capacity.

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Report: Jaguar shift upmarket will start with trio of electric crossovers

Green Car Reports

Jaguar will revamp its lineup with a trio of electric crossovers scheduled to launch in 2025, according to a new Autocar report. The three new crossovers will use a common platform called Panthera, which was first mentioned by Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré in an interview with the same publication earlier this year. With these new.

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

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Renault Group inaugurates new production line for electric motors at Cléon plant

Green Car Congress

The Renault Group inaugurated the new “ePT-160kW” electric motor production line at its plant in Cléon. Renault Group has invested €620 million since 2018 at the Cléon site to industrialize the group’s motors for 100% electric and hybrid vehicles. A center of expertise in the manufacture of very high performance electrical and mechanical components, the plant will have a production capacity of more than 1 million electrified motors per year from 2024, including 500,000 motors for EVs and 510,000

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Toyota EV tax credit sunset, Fisker Ocean One, “super iron” battery, Jaguar EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Jaguar plans to shift its EVs upmarket. It’s time to put money down if you want to be one of the first with a Fisker Ocean. Could a boost to the LFP chemistry heighten its popularity? And if you want to take full advantage of the EV tax credit on Toyota and Lexus plug-in models, make plans now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Autonomous Drones Challenge Human Champions in First “Fair” Race

Cars That Think

Watching robots operate with speed and precision is always impressive, if not, at this point, always surprising. Sophisticated sensors and fast computing means that a powerful and agile robot, like a drone, that knows exactly where it is and exactly where it’s going can reliably move in highly dynamic ways. This is not to say that it’s easy for the drone, but if you’ve got a nice external localization system, a powerful off-board computer, and a talented team of roboticists, you can perform some

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Compass Minerals signs non-binding agreement to supply LG Energy Solution with battery-grade lithium product starting in 2025

Green Car Congress

LG Energy Solution (LGES) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Compass Minerals ( earlier post ), a provider of essential minerals. Under the terms of the MoU, Compass Minerals would supply LGES with with a battery-grade lithium product from its lithium brine development project at its Ogden, Utah, solar evaporation facility. Per the terms of the MOU, Compass Minerals would commit, for up to seven years initially, at least 40% of its planned, annual phase-one production to

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NIO Power Day 2022: Live updates

CN EV Post

NIO is holding NIO Power Day 2022 event online, the company's other major annual event in addition to NIO Day. The post NIO Power Day 2022: Live updates appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Battery-grade lithium hydroxide produced in a 4-phase test program based on ore from Keliber’s largest deposit

Green Car Congress

Finland-based lithium producer Keliber has completed a four-phase pilot-scale test program and verified the behavior of the ore from the company's largest deposit, Rapasaari, at all stages of the production process. A similar pilot-scale test program has previously been carried out using ore from Syväjärvi, the mine where quarrying will start first.

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

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Tesla defies industry trends and sees increases in brand loyalty

Teslarati

Despite the shortages of computer chips and other logistical issues that have compelled other automakers to reduce output dramatically, Tesla defied industry trends and showed a 4% rise in brand loyalty. The percentage of customers who choose the same brand when they trade in or purchase their next car is a measure of brand loyalty. Some brands perform better than others, as you might expect, and a recent study in this area reveals some extremely intriguing developments that have occurred over t

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Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Optibus, a software company for efficient sustainable bus operations

Green Car Congress

Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Optibus , a cloud-native, end-to-end software platform for public transportation planning and operations, to advance bus electrification and the digitalization of the public transportation industry. Using optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, Optibus develops and provides an all-in-one software platform for digitalizing and optimizing the work processes involved in public transportation planning and management.

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NIO may build dedicated swap stations for other brands in the future, president says

CN EV Post

When demand is high enough, NIO could consider building dedicated battery swap stations for other brands, which could significantly reduce costs, according to Qin Lihong. The post NIO may build dedicated swap stations for other brands in the future, president says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla owners unite in Austria for epic Black Mountain meetup

Teslarati

Tesla owners from eight countries took electric vehicles to new heights as they drove to the top of the highest mountain in Austria. The Großglockner or ‘black mountain’ towers 3,798 meters above the surrounding mountains. According to legends , a black crystal concentrates the energy of the mountain and is hidden somewhere inside the Glockner.

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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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SAIC sets up solid-state battery lab with QingTao to develop batteries with range of over 1,000 km

CN EV Post

Solid-state batteries with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, developed by the two companies, will be the first to be installed in a new SAIC-owned model next year. The post SAIC sets up solid-state battery lab with QingTao to develop batteries with range of over 1,000 km appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Dutch BEV Market Up 82%, Fossil Fuel Vehicles Down 16%

CleanTechnica EVs

The Dutch battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is slowly recovering. It is up 82% in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021, thanks to 29,428 registrations. At the same time, the internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) market is down 16% to 124,280 registrations. In the last decade, before the disruptions […].

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Shenzhen to become first Chinese city to allow L3 autonomous driving for regular vehicles

CN EV Post

The regulations will take effect on August 1, marking a breakthrough in autonomous driving legislation in China. The post Shenzhen to become first Chinese city to allow L3 autonomous driving for regular vehicles appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla is still the world’s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing

Electrek

“Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric car producer” is the take that the media is parroting this week, but it stems from adding plug-in hybrids into the mix, while everyone agrees that all-electric vehicles are the future of the industry. more…. The post Tesla is still the world’s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing appeared first on Electrek.

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China issues measures to expand auto consumption, hints at extension of NEV purchase tax exemption

CN EV Post

The first of the measures, developed by 17 government departments, is to support the purchase and use of NEVs. The post China issues measures to expand auto consumption, hints at extension of NEV purchase tax exemption appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Powered by Methane from Landfill

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently interviewed staff at LGI and had a good look at the amazing machinery they use to convert landfill gas to electricity. Today was a chance to see the power station, which is powered by methane landfill, in operation at Dakabin in Queensland. This council landfill is expected to produce enough gas to power […].

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No more trickle charge: Bowen wants EV chargers in Parliament House

The Driven EV News

Climate and Energy minister Chris Bowen will push for electric vehicle chargers to be installed in Parliament House in Canberra, so that he and the growing number of EV driving… The post No more trickle charge: Bowen wants EV chargers in Parliament House appeared first on The Driven.

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Renault Group inaugurates a new production line for electric motors at the Cléon plant

Electric Cars Report

Renault’s plant in Cléon took a new step in its transformation towards electric power with the inauguration of the new “ePT-160kW” electric motor production line. Renault Group has invested €620 million since 2018 at the Cléon site to industrialise the group’s 100% electric and hybrid motors. A centre of expertise in the manufacture of very […] The post Renault Group inaugurates a new production line for electric motors at the Cléon plant appeared first on Electric Cars R

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China's NEV ownership exceeds 10 million units

CN EV Post

Of these, 8.1 million are pure electric vehicles, accounting for 80.93 percent of the total number of NEVs. The post China's NEV ownership exceeds 10 million units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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West Coast EV charging network EVCS raises $68.8M to expand fast charger footprint

Electrek

EVCS – a West Coast-based EV charging network – has raised $68.8 million in funding to help expand its presence to over thirty-five new cities in California, Oregon, and Washington. In addition to increasing fast charger density in its current footprint, EVCS looks to double its network size by 2023. more…. The post West Coast EV charging network EVCS raises $68.8M to expand fast charger footprint appeared first on Electrek.

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Energy Superhub Oxford Is Most Powerful EV Charging Facility In The UK (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has announced the opening of Energy Superhub Oxford, which it calls “Europe’s most powerful electric EV charging hub.” The new facility features ten 300 kW Fastned ultra-fast chargers capable of adding 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes. Those chargers feature the now familiar overhead canopies that have […].

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What does sustainable lithium mining look like?

Electrek

Lithium is a vital component of EV batteries, and Winnipeg, Canada-headquartered Snow Lake Lithium says it’s committed to operating a fully renewable and sustainable lithium mine. What does that mean? more…. The post What does sustainable lithium mining look like? appeared first on Electrek.

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Helios Brewing Company — Sunshine in a Can

CleanTechnica EVs

Helios Brewing Company takes its environmentally friendly credentials seriously. Not only is the beer brewed using solar power, but deliveries are made by a solar-powered electric Minicab MiEV and the bar is aesthetically crafted from recycled timber. With food trucks and live entertainment, Helios intends to be a “must visit” attraction. We popped in on […].

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Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter

Electrek

Rivian announced that it produced 4,401 electric vehicles during the last quarter – a significant ramp-up as supply chain issues are subsiding according to CEO RJ Scaringe. more…. The post Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter appeared first on Electrek.

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Impressions Of The Tesla Model Y With 4680 Battery Cells

CleanTechnica EVs

The 4680 batteries have 5 times more energy with 6 times the power and enable a 16% range increase. At the battery-pack level, the form-factor improvements alone result in a 14% reduction in cost per kWh.

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The S4716 Star: The fastest known star in the Milky Way

Innovation News Network

A collaborative research team including the University of Cologne and Masaryk University in Brno have observed the S4716 Star, the fastest known star in the Milky Way. Researchers at the University of Cologne and Masaryk University in Brno (Czech Republic) have discovered the fastest known star, which travels around a black hole in record time. […].

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Rivian R1S review and 1st drive: The best SUV ever made?

Electrek

One simple fact is going to tell you more than all of the Rivian R1S Review words, images, and video below: I’m in line to buy a Rivian R1S, and after a few days on and off the roads of upstate NY, I’m more excited than ever to get my hands on it. But if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to tell you about this mighty, electric seven-seat off-road SUV and why it is on my, and many many others’ dream car list – from the perspective of someone who is test-driving their next vehicle. more….

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Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ can now be ordered with a starting price at €109,777

Electric Cars Report

At a price starting at €109,777.50, Mercedes-AMG dealerships are now taking orders for the new AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+. The battery-electric performance saloon is based on the electro-exclusive Mercedes luxury and executive class architecture (EVA2). AMG?specific solutions ensure a dynamic and emotively appealing driving experience. The changes to the drive, suspension, brakes and sound ensure […] The post Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ can now be ordered with a starting price at €109,777 appeared

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Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again

Electrek

Saleen Automotive has launched a new shady financing effort to bring the company back from the dead, and the legendary car tuner is dangling modified Tesla vehicles in the process again. more…. The post Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla still leads battery EV market by a mile

Teslarati

Tesla is still the leading automaker in the battery electric vehicle market. General Motors and Volkswagen have set their eyes on taking Tesla’s crown, but the Elon Musk-led company isn’t letting up, so it won’t be easy. Tesla delivered approximately 310,048 vehicles in the first quarter and 254,695 in Q2 2022. Despite a rough second quarter, Tesla sold 564,743 cars for the first half of 2022.

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