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Moscow adding another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses

Green Car Congress

Moscow is now actively developing its charging infrastructure for electric buses. Currently there are 202 charging structure in the city; Moscow will install another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses. Ultra-fast charging stations for Moscow electric buses. The electric buses can be fully charged in 6-10 minutes—enough to ride 40-50 km.

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Are regulators focusing too much on EV sales and not enough on retiring ICE vehicles?

Green Car Reports

Global EV sales are steadily increasing with help from regulators, but that won't matter if existing gasoline and diesel vehicles aren't retired quickly, new research argues. "The slow speed of fleet turnover presents a substantial barrier to deep decarbonization," researchers state in a new book on energy transition (via Axios). Researchers.

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Archer completes second phase of eVTOL flight testing, moves on to third phase towards full transition

Green Car Congress

Archer Aviation successfully completed all of its “critical azimuth” flight tests, marking the completion of the second of three key phases of flight testing. The purpose of these tests are to validate the crosswind capabilities of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft configuration and flight control systems. The company has now successfully flown Maker at increasing speeds of up to 15 knots, in various directions and attitudes.

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EV Sales Are Growing, And More & More US Drivers Want To Go Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

Meanwhile, more and more drivers are feeling the electric tingle. A new survey from Consumer Reports found a record amount of interest in going electric. The nationally representative survey of 8,027 American consumers found that 71% of respondents expressed some level of interest in buying or leasing an EV: 14% would “definitely” choose one if they […].

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

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Bratislava orders 4 Solaris hydrogen buses; Solaris signs contract for 2,000th e-bus

Green Car Congress

The Slovakian carrier Dopravný podnik Bratislava (DPB) has opted for four hydrogen buses to be manufactured and delivered by Solaris. This is the first order placed under a framework agreement. These buses will be the first hydrogen buses in Slovakia. According to a framework agreement concluded by DPB with the bus maker, the Slovakian carrier may eventually order up to 40 hydrogen buses.

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BREAKING: NIO plans to launch third brand, price could be as low as $14,820, report says

CN EV Post

The price range of NIO's third brand is mainly in the range of RMB 100,000 ($14,820) - 200,000 yuan, according to local media. The post BREAKING: NIO plans to launch third brand, price could be as low as $14,820, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as a truck-and-trailer combination

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a new phase of practical tests for the eActros at Logistik Schmitt in the northern Black Forest: The battery electric eActros has now been approved as a truck-and-trailer combination with a total weight of 40 tons. The combination has been handed over to Logistik Schmitt for endurance testing. The vehicle is […] The post Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as a truck-and-trailer combination appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Britishvolt selects China-based BTR as synthetic graphite anode supplier, production powered on hydroelectricity

Green Car Congress

Battery manufacturer Britishvolt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with China-based BTR for the supply of synthetic graphite and silicon oxide to be used in selected phases of Britishvolt’s battery manufacturing processes. This announcement follows on from Britishvolt’s securing a portion of its cobalt requirements from strategic partner Glencore and the recent announcement of a JV with Indonesia’s VKTR for nickel sulfate.

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NIO to launch very special model next year, CEO hints

CN EV Post

The NIO brand will not launch a model less expensive than the ET5 or a two-door sports car, but it will launch a model 'with character' next year, according to William Li. The post NIO to launch very special model next year, CEO hints appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla rumored to be in talks with another Giga Press supplier

Teslarati

Rumors have recently emerged from China suggesting that Tesla is looking to tap Switzerland’s Bühler as another Giga Press supplier. Similar to IDRA, Bühler is also a manufacturer of large-scale die-casting machines. The rumor was initially shared by Tesla and EV industry watcher Chris Zheng on Twitter. Citing information from employees of a Chinese car startup, Zheng noted that China would have a number of vehicles in mass production next year that will be using integrated die castings li

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

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Why Labor’s new tax cut on electric vehicles won’t help you buy one anytime soon

The Driven EV News

Labor says its electric vehicle tax cuts ar e“good for motorists, good for climate action and good for fleet purchases”. They won’t, however, help most Australians afford one. The post Why Labor’s new tax cut on electric vehicles won’t help you buy one anytime soon appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla secures long-term battery materials deal with China’s Huayou, CNGR: report

Teslarati

Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla has signed long-term battery materials supply deals with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. and CNGR Advanced Material Co. The companies will reportedly provide Tesla with ternary precursor products until the middle of the decade. . The reports come amidst the efforts of veteran automakers like Ford and General Motors to acquire as much battery materials as possible.

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Ganfeng Lithium plans to build China's largest solid-state battery production base

CN EV Post

Ganfeng's Chongqing-based project will have 10 GWh of battery capacity and 10 GWh of pack capacity when completed. The post Ganfeng Lithium plans to build China's largest solid-state battery production base appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla reservation holders report Model S Plaid delivery updates in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla appears to have released a subtle but notable Model S Plaid delivery update for reservation holders in Europe. As noted by a number of Model S and Model X buyers, they have started getting messages from Tesla hinting that their highly-anticipated vehicles may finally be coming. The new Tesla Model S and Model X have started deliveries in the United States, but not in areas such as Asia or Europe.

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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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First NIO battery swap station jointly built with Shell goes into operation

CN EV Post

NIO and Shell plan to jointly build 100 battery swap stations in China by 2025 and to operate pilot stations in Europe starting in 2022. The post First NIO battery swap station jointly built with Shell goes into operation appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla loses Europe EV sales lead as Fiat 500e charges into top place

The Driven EV News

Tesla loses lead in west European EV market for the first time in 18 months, but probably not for long. The post Tesla loses Europe EV sales lead as Fiat 500e charges into top place appeared first on The Driven.

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Lucas di Grassi wins second race in London E-Prix double-header weekend

Electric Cars Report

Lucas di Grassi took his maiden win for ROKiT Venturi Racing in the SABIC London E-Prix Round 14, overcoming yesterday’s Round 13 winner Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti) in a hard-fought, strategic 38-lap battle on the 2.14km street circuit at ExCeL London. Di Grassi emerged from the last of three mandatory ATTACK MODE activations with enough […] The post Lucas di Grassi wins second race in London E-Prix double-header weekend appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla “Cybertruck Mini” rendered on Model Y template — it surprisingly works

Teslarati

Tesla may have confirmed that the Cybertruck’s design has already been finalized, but the idea of a potential “Cybertruck Mini” is still alive and well. Part of this is due to Elon Musk’s previous comments. The CEO, after all, has admitted multiple times in the past that a smaller version of the all-electric pickup truck is not out of the picture. Just days after the Cybertruck’s initial unveiling in 2019, Musk noted that in the long term, it will probably make sense “to build a smaller Cybertru

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What Does The Growing U.S. EV Supply Chain Look Like? We Mapped It.

CleanTechnica EVs

It is imperative that the United States adopt policies that will improve both the sustainability and security of the materials supply needed to enable a clean energy transition. The policies the Biden administration has advanced through executive action and Congress is currently considering through this climate deal will help meet this goal.

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Tesla Smart Summon still a showstopper almost three years since its release

Teslarati

Almost three years since its release, Smart Summon is still one of the best ways for Teslas to make an impression on the public. This was experienced recently by a Tesla owner in New Zealand, who ended up confusing and impressing a passerby after moving his vehicle from its parking spot to his location at night. The video, which was shared by u/Matt_NZ in the r/TeslaMotors subreddit , featured dash cam footage from a Tesla as it engaged its Smart Summon feature.

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Is The Tesla Model Y The World’s Best Selling Vehicle Right Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

My answer is “maybe,” depending on how you measure sales and how last year’s leaders’ sales have increased or decreased. Since sales figures lag 3 to 6 months, we won’t know for sure until next year, but I’ll present the evidence I found and you can judge for yourself. The method I used is I […].

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Polestar finds majority of EV buyers switch because of tech, not the environment

Teslarati

A new study commissioned by electric vehicle maker Polestar has found something interesting about EV buyers in the United States. As it turned out, 55% of EV owners in the US actually bought their vehicles for reasons outside of the cars’ environmental benefits. Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar North America , mentioned that the idea of luxury is being redefined today, and this is quite evident in the electric vehicle sector.

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Secondhand Model Y listed for $20,000 above sale price, before first new deliveries

The Driven EV News

Model Y customers have already listed their vehicles for sale, at inflated prices, before they are even delivered by Tesla, potentially in breach of contract. The post Secondhand Model Y listed for $20,000 above sale price, before first new deliveries appeared first on The Driven.

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New photos show SONDORS prepping its low-cost electric motorcycle for delivery (for real this time)

Electrek

This isn’t the first time we’ve reported that SONDORS is ready to deliver its Metacycle electric motorcycle to pre-order customers. But to be fair, it’s not the first time the Southern California-based company has said it was ready for deliveries. But now with photos of Metacycles purportedly in SONDORS’ domestic logistics facilities, the first bikes could finally be heading on their way to riders. more….

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Tesla FSD Beta 10.13’s improvements to be (especially) evident for non-CA users

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently provided some updates on the wide rollout of FSD Beta 10.13. The latest iteration of the company’s advanced driver-assist system began its initial release earlier this month, but its wide release has not been initiated yet. In a recent post on Twitter, Elon Musk admitted that while Tesla is working extremely hard on FSD Beta 10.13, the system itself is not ready for wide release just yet.

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Used Tesla Model 3 listings and prices skyrocket as Model Y looms

The Driven EV News

Listings of used Tesla Model 3s have jumped sharply, with one near-new performance variant listed for sale at a $40,000 premium. The post Used Tesla Model 3 listings and prices skyrocket as Model Y looms appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla owners’ photo mosaic will be sent to space in SpaceX flight this August

Teslarati

In 2018, Tesla launched a novel reward as part of its updated referral program. The reward was simple but unique — new owners with one qualifying referral would have the chance to send a photo of their choice to space. The image would be launched in a Falcon 9 rocket from Elon Musk’s private space firm, SpaceX. Few details were provided by Tesla then, though the company noted that its “Launch Your Photo into Deep Space Orbit” reward would involve the company laser-etching any photo of the owner’

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EV stocks stage strong rally in Hong Kong, NIO up 11%

CN EV Post

At press time, NIO is up 11 percent in Hong Kong, XPeng is up about 7 percent and Li Auto is up about 6 percent. The post EV stocks stage strong rally in Hong Kong, NIO up 11% appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Unsung Inventor Who Chased the LED Rainbow

Cars That Think

Walk through half a football field’s worth of low partitions, filing cabinets, and desks. Note the curved mirrors hanging from the ceiling, the better to view the maze of engineers, technicians, and support staff of the development laboratory. Shrug when you spot the plastic taped over a few of the mirrors to obstruct that view. Go to the heart of this labyrinth and there find M.

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Tesla Reveals Its Q2 Capital Expenditures & Expectations Moving Forward

CleanTechnica EVs

An intensive emphasis on its factories was one of several disclosures in Tesla’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Ford Blue Cruise users hit 10 million mile mark

Teslarati

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently announced that the company’s Blue Cruise driver-assist system had exceeded a notable milestone. Since its launch, Blue Cruise users have driven over 10 million miles. Farley announced the milestone in a post on Twitter. According to the Ford CEO, Blue Cruise has now been used by 66,500 Ford drivers, over 15,000 of which were able to receive the feature through the company’s over-the-air “Power Up” software updates.

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Mercedes Says EQE Electric Sedan Is As Profitable As The E-Class

InsideEVs

This is good news for the OEM as it ramps up plug-in model production.

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China accounts for 59% of global NEV sales in H1

CN EV Post

By comparison, the US and Europe contributed 11 percent and 26 percent of global new energy vehicle sales, respectively, in the first half of the year. The post China accounts for 59% of global NEV sales in H1 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The MINI Aceman is both classic MINI and a new approach

Teslarati

MINI has released the first images and videos of their new Aceman concept EV and it marks a significant shift in design while retaining typical “mini-ness.” The vehicle may also be a departure from MINI’s first EV offering in terms of affordability. As a note, I am a proud MINI owner. I drive a 2011 MINI Countryman S All4 and despite its flaws, I love what I can only describe as its “mini-ness,” and I’m not talking about the vehicle’s relatively small st

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