Wed.Jul 27, 2022

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Cuberg achieves near doubling of Li-metal cell cycle life; improved energy and power

Green Car Congress

Through continued development of its next-generation lithium-metal cell technology, Cuberg has achieved a near-doubling of cycle life of its cells alongside improvement in energy and power. Testing of 5 Ah pouch cells by an independent third party confirmed that cycle life has been extended from 370 to 672 cycles with 80% capacity retention. The results show that Cuberg has successfully developed the highest-performing and longest-lived lithium-metal cell in the world that has been independently

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GM claims it has secured all battery raw material for 1 million EVs annually by 2025

Green Car Reports

General Motors says it has "contractually secured" all battery raw materials to meet its goal of establishing annual North American production capacity for 1 million EVs by 2025. That confirmation came as part of announcements of two supply deals for raw materials, including one with lithium supplier Livent for lithium hydroxide. The material.

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MINI presents Concept Aceman electric crossover

Green Car Congress

MINI presented the MINI Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new design. The production version of the Aceman will slot in below the MINI Countryman and above the MINI Cooper in the lineup. The first MINI crossover model for the premium small cars segment is striking, with purely electric drive, a clear and pared-back design language that has been dubbed “Charismatic Simplicity”, a new digital interior space experience and a material concept which uses no leather o

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Faraday Future says it needs more funding to put FF91 into production

Green Car Reports

Faraday Future is pushing back the production launch of its FF91 electric SUV somewhat, to the "third or fourth quarter of 2022," and claiming it needs more cash, the company stated Monday in a filing. First reported by Bloomberg, the filing claims Faraday is in need of more cash to fund its operations through the end of the year. Faraday also.

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

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EIA: US uranium concentrate production in 2021 remained near all-time lows; 95% imported

Green Car Congress

By most measures, production of uranium concentrate (U 3 O 8 ) remained at or near all-time lows in the United States during 2021, at 21,000 pounds—less than 1% of the post-2000 production high of 4.9 million pounds U 3 O 8 in 2014, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). As domestic production has declined, an increasing amount of the uranium purchased for use in US commercial nuclear power reactors has been from other countries.

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Siemens’ new home EV charger adapter ends need for electrical panel upgrades

Electrek

Siemens and Philadelphia-based ConnectDER have partnered to debut a groundbreaking simple home EV charger connector. Previously, homeowners who wanted to install EV chargers might have had to spend thousands of dollars to modify their home’s electrical panel. This new proprietary plug-in adapter will eliminate that cost and allow installation and connection in minutes. more….

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NIO sets up software arm in Shanghai, possibly paving way for NAD launch

CN EV Post

NIO's assisted driving system, NAD, is available on a subscription basis with a service fee of RMB 680 per month and is expected to be available starting in the fourth quarter in China. The post NIO sets up software arm in Shanghai, possibly paving way for NAD launch appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tsinghua researchers conclude surging lithium price will not impede EV boom

Green Car Congress

Although the current 10-fold price spike of lithium is giving the electric vehicle market a sharp short-term shock, a study by a team from Tsinghua University indicates that it will not hinder transportation electrification in the long run. Despite tight supply and high-point price fluctuation of lithium, the electric vehicle market is expected to maintain steady growth for the next few years.

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MINI Concept Aceman offers glimpse for MINI’s first electric crossover

Electric Cars Report

The new MINI family is taking shape. The British brand presents the MINI Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new design. In this concept car we can see design-based and technological innovations from MINI that outline the brand-typical driving pleasure of the future. The first MINI crossover model for the premium […] The post MINI Concept Aceman offers glimpse for MINI’s first electric crossover appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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ExxonMobil makes two more discoveries offshore Guyana

Green Car Congress

ExxonMobil has made two new discoveries offshore Guyana to the southeast of the Liza and Payara developments in the Stabroek block. The discoveries at Seabob and Kiru-Kiru are the sixth and seventh in Guyana this year, with the total number of discoveries in Guyana at more than 25. ( Earlier post.). The Seabob-1 well encountered approximately 131 feet (40 meters) of high-quality hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled in 4,660 feet (1,421 meters) of water by the Stena Carron drill ship.

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

Brief

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GM’s Cruise robotaxi business has lost almost $5 billion since 2018

Teslarati

General Motors’ robotaxi unit, Cruise, is burning cash — quite a lot of it. As indicated by GM in its quarterly earnings report, the company lost $500 million on Cruise during the second quarter. That’s about $5 million a day. GM’s expenses on Cruise appear to be increasing, especially as the company starts charging for rides in areas such as San Francisco.

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Neste to acquire Walco Foods to strengthen its renewable raw material sourcing

Green Car Congress

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire 100% of Walco Foods, an Irish trader of animal fats. The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. This is another important step for Neste in the execution of our growth strategy.

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Mini Aceman electric concept, GM EV supply chain, Faraday Future funding: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mini teases its electric design future. GM emphasizes that it’s truly ready to scale up EV production. And Faraday Future is up against a new challenge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Faraday Future’s trajectory has been one, as it points out, of perseverance. And now It’s pointed out in a new filing that it will.

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Stora Enso and Northvolt partner to develop anode material from wood

Green Car Congress

Stora Enso and Northvolt have entered into a Joint Development Agreement to create a sustainable battery featuring anode produced using lignin-based hard carbon produced from Nordic forest wood. The aim is to develop the world’s first industrialized battery featuring anode sourced entirely from European raw materials, lowering both the carbon footprint and the cost.

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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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GM Launches New EV Education Website With Live Tours

CleanTechnica EVs

Not too long ago, I saw a terrible copypasta floating around about EVs. It looked at the prices of DC fast charging (which only takes about an hour at maximum for most vehicles), then multiplied that per-minute cost over 8 hours (because people charge while they sleep). They then took that 8-hour cost and divided […].

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XPeng cuts vehicle prices as production capacity rises, report says

CN EV Post

As XPeng's production capacity has increased significantly, orders have not grown as quickly in tandem, putting pressure on sales for the company, according to local media. The post XPeng cuts vehicle prices as production capacity rises, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo priced from £38,125 in the UK

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the highly anticipated ID. Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125. Launching with two trim levels: Commerce and Commerce Plus, both offer a range of business-ready practicality, advanced connectivity, and driver assistance systems. Featuring a 77kWh (net capacity) lithium-ion battery, the ID.

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Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney

The Driven EV News

Trio of Australia's busmakers explore development of battery electric bus manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. The post Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth

Electric Cars Report

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 […] The post Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan

Electrek

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan of $2.5 billion for Ultium Cells, a joint venture of General Motors (GM) and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, to help finance EV lithium-ion battery cell factories in three states. The loan is intended to support the expansion of electric vehicle deployment in the US. more…. The post GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Berlin is aiming for 3k Model Y per week starting October: report

Teslarati

Tesla definitely seems to be coming back with a vengeance for the second half of 2022. Amidst reports that Gigafactory Shanghai is targeting an impressive output of 3k vehicles per day after its factory upgrades, Giga Berlin is also reportedly looking to achieve a somewhat similar milestone — 3k Model Y per week starting October 2022. . If Tesla Germany is successful, it would be a huge victory for Gigafactory Berlin.

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BMW i3 electric sedan catches fire on test drive in central China

CN EV Post

The BMW i3, an all-electric version of the classic BMW 3 Series, was officially launched in China on March 31 to target the market where the Tesla Model 3 is located. The post BMW i3 electric sedan catches fire on test drive in central China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Quarter chicken, free chips and EV charging: Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks

The Driven EV News

Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks to roll out EV charging at its stores across the country, and offers free chips to EV drivers. The post Quarter chicken, free chips and EV charging: Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD Seal to be officially launched on July 29

CN EV Post

The BYD Seal went on pre-sale in China on May 20 with a starting price of RMB 212,800 ($31,860) and received 22,637 orders in seven hours. The post BYD Seal to be officially launched on July 29 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Electric car subscription service Onto raises $60M USD to launch European expansion

Electric Cars Report

All-inclusive electric car subscription service Onto, has raised $60M USD in equity in a Series C funding round led by Legal & General. The round will enable the business to consolidate leadership in the UK and expand into Europe, starting with Germany. The investment comes as the UK-based sustainable mobility business continues to see rapid […] The post Electric car subscription service Onto raises $60M USD to launch European expansion appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Turing Award Winner On His Pioneering Algorithms

Cars That Think

Jack Dongarra ’s dream job growing up was to teach science at a public high school in Chicago. “I was pretty good in math and science, but I wasn’t a particularly good student,” Dongarra says, laughing. After he graduated high school, there was only one university he wanted to attend: Chicago State. That’s because, he says, it was known for “churning out teachers.

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VW ID. Buzz — How Much Consumer Demand Is There? (Plus: Automaker EV Sales Trends, Herbert Diess)

CleanTechnica EVs

For our new CleanTech RoundTalk, Jo Borras, Steve Hanley, and I sat around CleanTechnica‘s pineapple-infused sparkling-water cooler to discuss a couple of the hottest EV news stories of last week. One of those stories was the release of UK pricing for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The Buzz is … not cheap. The price of the […].

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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

Teslarati

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. Direct-to-Consumer sales, which Tesla utilizes to help customers avoid the stressful process of dealing with dealership franchises, are illegal in Connecticut, and two town planners said the showroom would cost jobs and hurt consumers.

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General Motors' Cruise Robotaxi Unit Is Losing $5 Million A Day

InsideEVs

The self-driving car company lost $500 million in Q2 2022 alone and widened its losses to $900M in H1 2022 from $600M in H1 2021.

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Honda Previews Styling of All-New Prologue EV SUV in New Design Studio Process Video

Electric Cars Report

Honda today released a new video showcasing how its Los Angeles-based Honda Design team led the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Prologue battery electric SUV launching in 2024. Project leader Jiro Ikeda leveraged his 30-years of design experience to assemble a team of talented young designers to develop an SUV motif that is […] The post Honda Previews Styling of All-New Prologue EV SUV in New Design Studio Process Video appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Second-Hand Electric Cars — Buyer Beware

CleanTechnica EVs

By David Waterworth, with suggestions from Paul Wildman It’s a long time since I have bought a second-hand car. But over the years, I have had a quite a few. In the ’70s, it was old British cars that were cheap to purchase and I had a Vauxhall Viva and a Hillman Hunter. They didn’t […].

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ALIENO unveils its second electric hypercar model – UNUM

Electric Cars Report

The Bulgarian developer and manufacturer of electric hypercars ALIENO, unveiled its second hypercar model, named UNUM. ALIENO UNUM is an electric hypercar that is driven and controlled with electricity and air and has a top speed of 584+ km/h (363+ mph). The top speed of ALIENO ARCANUM (the first debut model) has also been updated […] The post ALIENO unveils its second electric hypercar model – UNUM appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla’s range prediction updates get extremely detailed in 2022.20.7

Teslarati

Tesla’s range prediction for its all-electric vehicles is getting a lot more detailed with update 2022.20.7. . With the update, Tesla is going into extreme detail to make its range prediction as accurate as possible. The company is reportedly using factors such as phone charging and 12V accessory use to better determine how far a vehicle could travel with its battery’s remaining charge. .

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Software & You: Who Actually Owns That New Car You Are Driving?

CleanTechnica EVs

New cars are as much about software as they are about hardware. But drivers don't own the software. They subscribe to it.

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