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Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz Trucks, together with its project partner, the services division of Netze BW, has opened a charging park for customers near the Application Information Center (BIC) in Wörth am Rhein. At the eTruck Charging Park, electric truck customers can now test charging stations and charging concepts from various manufacturers as well as work with on-site experts from Mercedes-Benz Trucks to develop tailor-made charging solutions for their respective applications.

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Sono Sion EV production form revealed, claims up to 152 miles a week from solar

Green Car Reports

Sono Motors on Monday revealed what it claims is a production-ready version of its Sion solar-assisted EV. Production is scheduled to start in the second half of 2023. The production version gets revised exterior and interior styling, Sono said in a press release. The headlights, taillights, door handles, charge port, and rear fascia are new.

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PPPL researchers find way to build high-temperature superconducting magnets for fusion devices

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have found a way to build high-temperature superconducting magnets made of material that conducts electricity with little or no resistance at temperatures warmer than before. Such powerful magnets would more easily fit within the tight space inside spherical tokamaks, which are shaped more like a cored apple than the doughnut-like shape of conventional tokamaks, and are being explored as a possible desi

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Porsche claims it can be more profitable making EVs than gasoline vehicles

Green Car Reports

Some automakers have expressed concern about EV costs, but not Porsche. The German automakers claims EVs can be more profitable than its current gasoline models, according to Automotive News. Ahead of a planned stock market listing later this year, Porsche is telling investors that exactly that, according to the report. But is there any substance.

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

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NTT to study hydrogen transportation through existing pipelines

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NTT Anode Energy Corporation announced a joint research and development project to study safety measures for the mass transportation of hydrogen through existing pipeline infrastructure. The study, being performed in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Toyota Tsusho is expected to contribute to the realization of a pipeline transportation model for hydrogen that could be implemented globally.

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US assembly of ID.4 brings VW closer to "EV for millions" mantra

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen on Tuesday confirmed that production of customer-bound ID.4 models has started at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant. The occasion marks the first electric model the automaker has produced in the U.S. Volkswagen says that 190,000 units of the ID.4 electric crossover SUV have been delivered globally, but only a small fraction of that has.

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Mini Concept Aceman EV tunes into future minimalist interface and “electric go-kart feel”

Green Car Reports

What might future fully electric models from Mini look like? Mini’s given the best indication yet with the reveal of the Concept Aceman, which it says previews the design direction of the brand and a future all-electric crossover. The form factor itself is interesting. Mini says that the Aceman merges some of the features from the Mini.

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DOE awards $3M for 10 high-performance computing projects to improve energy efficiency and material performance

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3 million in funding for 10 high-performance computing projects that will advance cutting-edge manufacturing and clean energy technologies. As part of the High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) initiative, the selected projects will leverage the expertise and computing capabilities of the U.S.

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Sono Sion solar EV, ID.4 US production, Ultium federal loan, Porsche’s profitable EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The federal government is likely loaning money to GM’s joint-venture battery operation with LG. VW starts ID.4 production in the U.S. Porsche says it can make EVs profitable—more profitable than gas. And the production Sono Sion makes a bow. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Sono Sion solar-supplemented EV has been revealed.

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GM signs major Li-ion supply chain agreements: CAM with LG Chem and lithium hydroxide with Livent

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced two major Li-ion battery supply chain agreements, one with LG Chem for cathode active material (CAM), and one with Livent for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. GM now has contractual commitments secured with strategic partners for all battery raw material to support our goal of 1 million units of EV capacity by the end of 2025.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation

Electrek

The Tesla Cybertruck with its interesting design offered a surprise in the first independent aerodynamic performance simulation test. It comes in at an unofficial 0.39 drag coefficient. more…. The post Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation appeared first on Electrek.

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EIA: US became the world’s largest LNG exporter in the first half of 2022

Green Car Congress

The United States became the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter during the first half of 2022, according to data from CEDIGAZ. reported by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Compared with the second half of 2021, US LNG exports increased by 12% in the first half of 2022, averaging 11.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d).

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LG Chem and GM Reach Agreement for Long-Term Supply of Cathode Active Material to Support EV Growth

Electric Cars Report

LG Chem and General Motors announced today a binding agreement for the supply of Cathode Active Material (CAM) from LG Chem to GM. The supply agreement will help GM meet its fast-growing EV production needs. CAM is a key battery material consisting of components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of […] The post LG Chem and GM Reach Agreement for Long-Term Supply of Cathode Active Material to Support EV Growth appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Brine-to-battery company EnergyX secures $450M funding agreement with Global Emerging Markets

Green Car Congress

Lithium and battery technology company Energy Exploration Technologies announced a $450-million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets (GEM). The proceeds from this capital investment will further the company’s commercialization efforts of its direct lithium extraction and refinery technologies. Created in 2018, EnergyX is a startup focused on providing efficient, sustainable solutions to challenges facing global lithium supply chains from the raw battery materials extraction process

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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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Volkswagen starts U.S. assembly of all-electric ID.4 in Chattanooga

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today marked the start of production of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., the company’s first electric vehicle assembled in the United States. The ID.4 is Volkswagen Group’s most popular all-electric model, with 190,000 units delivered to customers globally since its launch in 2021.Volkswagen aims to ramp up ID.4 […] The post Volkswagen starts U.S. assembly of all-electric ID.4 in Chattanooga appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Study finds steelmaking by electric arc furnace in US produces up to 75% less carbon emissions

Green Car Congress

Steel produced by electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers in the US has a carbon intensity that is approximately 75% lower than traditional blast furnace steelmakers. This is the finding of an independent study of steelmakers worldwide conducted by CRU Group, a global business intelligence firm specializing in metals manufacturing. The study was released by the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), the largest steel association in the US, representing the EAF steel industry and more than 70% of

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News: 2025 Cadillac Celestiq EV

Clean Fleet Report

Dramatic All-Electric Concept Luxury Sedan Raises the Bar. Cadillac has made the decision to be more than a premium brand offering deluxe sedans and SUVs. The 2025 Celestiq EV, currently in the concept stage, will take Cadillac into a completely different space of seriously high-end, ultra-luxury cars. Side profile of the Celestiq show car exterior shot from above, hints at a shooting brake.

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Samsung SDI invests $1.3 billion in cylindrical battery lines in Malaysia

Electric Cars Report

Samsung SDI broke ground on a second battery production facility in Seremban, Malaysia. With a total of 1.7 trillion won (about US$1.3 billion) investment phase-by-phase until completion in 2025, Plant 2 at Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia (SDIEM) will start mass-production of PRiMX 21700 cylindrical batteries (21mm X 70 mm) in 2024. Samsung SDI’s decision to construct the […] The post Samsung SDI invests $1.3 billion in cylindrical battery lines in Malaysia appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom

Electrek

Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. more…. The post Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom appeared first on Electrek.

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EU: Battery Electric Vehicle Share Reached 10% In Q2 2022

Electric Cars Report

In the second quarter of 2022, sales of battery electric vehicles continued to expand in the EU, accounting for 9.9% of total passenger car registrations, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) data. Plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.7% of market share, up from 8.4% in the second quarter of 2021, despite a decline in […] The post EU: Battery Electric Vehicle Share Reached 10% In Q2 2022 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Necrobotics: Dead Spiders Reincarnated as Robot Grippers

Cars That Think

Bugs have long taunted roboticists with how utterly incredible they are. Astonishingly mobile, amazingly efficient, super robust, and in some cases, literally dirt cheap. But making a robot that's insect equivalent is extremely hard—so hard that it’s frequently easier to just hijack living insects themselves and put them to work for us. You know what’s even easier than that, though?

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Next-generation atomic clocks: Advancing quantum technology

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A research team from Birmingham University, a part of the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing, has developed next-generation atomic clocks. A research team of quantum physicists have worked in collaboration with and partly funded by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), to devise novel approaches that not only reduce the size of […].

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Polestar Did Pretty Good For The First Half of 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release, Polestar announced that it had some pretty good numbers for the first half of 2022. Deliveries of vehicles were up 125%, and the company has a long list of people with orders in. “It is great to see that the number of enthusiastic Polestar 2 customers is growing so quickly,” […].

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Changan launches Shenlan SL03, another Tesla Model 3 competitor

CN EV Post

The Changan Shenlan SL03 is expected to be a hot seller in China's mainstream NEV market, with steady-state monthly sales expected to top 15,000 units, analysts say. The post Changan launches Shenlan SL03, another Tesla Model 3 competitor appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Sono Sion solar EV unveiled in production form

Electric Cars Report

Sono Motors on Monday held its first “Celebrate the Sun” Community event with more than two thousand guests. During the event, the Munich-based OEM celebrated the debut of the world’s first affordable solar electric vehicle (SEV), the Sion, in its production design, and the unveiling of its novel ‘Solar Bus Kit’, a scalable B2B retrofit […] The post Sono Sion solar EV unveiled in production form appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Drone Delivery Is Drawing Nearer, But Challenges Remain

CleanTechnica EVs

Recent stories at Bloomberg and Axios show us that the promise of electric aviation is not only already here, but that it’s also going to expand and grow quite a bit as autonomy expands into the sky. We can learn from these stories that there are challenges which must be overcome for things like drone […].

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Australian winery readies to power cellar door with Nissan Leaf and V2H

The Driven EV News

A Nissan Leaf and a leafy vineyard in South Australia mark a major shift in the relationship between cars and buildings in Australia. The post Australian winery readies to power cellar door with Nissan Leaf and V2H appeared first on The Driven.

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The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Is Not As Small As I Thought!

CleanTechnica EVs

90% of the vehicles imported into most African counties are used vehicles imported from Europe, Asia, and North America. This is because most people are not able to afford brand new vehicles that usually retail from about $30,000. The main reason for this is the fact that the majority of people in these developing markets […].

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Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs

Electrek

German automaker Volkswagen has announced the start of production of its all-electric ID.4 SUV at its manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This start of production solidifies the ID.4 as the first Volkswagen EV to built and sold in the United States. more…. The post Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs appeared first on Electrek.

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US DOE Announces New EV Infrastructure & Development Funding

CleanTechnica EVs

A $96 million government funding opportunity is now available to assist with the decarbonization of the American transportation industry. The cash will be used to enhance electric vehicle charging availability, develop alternative-fueled non-road vehicles that are more efficient and less expensive, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability.

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Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base appeared first on Electrek.

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Sono Reveals Final Designs For Sion & Solar Bus Kits

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, Sono Motors hosted its first “Celebrate the Sun” community event with over 2000 attendees. The Munich-based OEM celebrated the debut of the world’s first affordable solar electric vehicle (SEV), the Sion, in its production design, as well as the unveiling of its novel ‘Solar Bus Kit,’ a scalable B2B solution for public transportation.

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Arcimoto unveils updated radical 3-wheeled e-bike known as the Mean Lean Machine (MLM)

Electrek

Oregon-based Arcimoto, better known for its three-wheeled 75 mph (120 km/h) FUV electric vehicles, has shown off a new version of its Mean Lean Machine (MLM). The newest update to the still-under-development electric bike-class vehicle sees new suspension and other structural as well as functional upgrades. more…. The post Arcimoto unveils updated radical 3-wheeled e-bike known as the Mean Lean Machine (MLM) appeared first on Electrek.

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Study Conceptualizes Energy-Efficient, Wireless-Charging Roads

CleanTechnica EVs

Wireless charging roads equipped with energy storage systems are promising electric vehicle solutions by virtue of their strong advantages in time saving and reduced pressure on the existing power infrastructure, according to a paper by Cornell researchers published this month in Applied Energy. The electric vehicle (EV) industry has experienced remarkable expansion and technical development during […].

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