Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
General Motors announced that Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assistance technology, will soon be expanded so that it works on even more roads, giving customers greater accessibility to hands-free driving. By doubling the Super Cruise road network, hundreds of thousands of additional miles of roads in the US and Canada can be explored hands-free.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 4, 2022
California’s Lucid Motors on Wednesday reported continued supply-chain and logistics challenges, as it reported just 679 deliveries of its Air electric sedan for the second quarter and ratcheted expectations way down for the remainder of the year. The company now expects to deliver 6,000 to 7,000 vehicles in 2022—half the 12,000 to.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
Electric vehicle manufacturers are searching for a significant increase in energy density, an improvement of fast-charging capabilities, and a reduced cost for lithium-ion batteries. A graphene nanotube dispersion, developed by OCSiAl, allows for a substantial increase in key battery parameters and is now experiencing growing interest from Chinese battery manufacturers.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 4, 2022
Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the U.S.-made 2023 ID.4 electric SUV, which includes a smaller-battery base model. The lower starting price doesn't make it one of the EV market’s price leaders, but with today's higher prices, it’s competitive. And likely due to inflation, American assembly of the rest of the lineup hasn't made it.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
Russia-based Udokan Copper , the developer of Russia’s largest new copper deposit, outlined scenarios to cut the carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035, bringing the company closer to its ultimate goal of climate neutrality in the long run. The mine is part of the Udokan Ore Region that includes the Udokan, Kalar and Kodar ranges. Udokan ?
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 4, 2022
Lucid lowers expectations for 2022. California EV incentives need some attention. And VW prices the American-made ID.4. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The lowest-priced U.S.-built version of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will start at $38,790, VW revealed this morning. That’s for a 62-kwh battery pack and an estimated 208 miles of.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 4, 2022
High demand for certain new EV models has led to dealer markups which, in California at least, could be preventing customers from getting purchase incentives, according to a new report. Due to lack of funds, California has placed EV buyers on waitlists for its purchase incentives, and while waiting some have found that dealerships have marked up.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
SK On has secured a total of US$2 billion as its investment resource for its European battery business with the aid of Euler Hermes, a trade credit insurance institution of Germany, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, and the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The three agencies will finance SK On by providing credit guarantees and insurance as the company applies for loans in overseas commercial banks.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
One of the highlights of the annual Tesla shareholder meeting held earlier today was a graph showing that Tesla has risen to #1 in the auto industry in terms of operating margin. Luxury car companies known for their solid operating margins and gross profits are solid steps below Tesla now. The brand with the second […].
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
Further to the announcement of its strategic partnership with and investment from SKC on 26 January 2022, Nexeon, a leading battery materials developer and manufacturer has completed the second close of its fundraise resulting in a total investment of US$170 million. Additionally, a further US$50 million of commercial investments is being made in Nexeon’s technologies as a consequence of the investment round.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 4, 2022
Rental car giant says it’s making 50-60% savings on maintenance costs with its recently acquired Tesla fleet compared to fossil fuel cars. The post Hertz says Tesla fleet of rental EVs are 50 pct cheaper to maintain than fossil fuel cars appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
Sakuú , developer of the first 3D-printed solid-state battery ( earlier post ), has opened a multi-faceted engineering hub for its battery platform printing initiatives in Silicon Valley. This multi-million dollar buildout follows the recent opening of Sakuú’s battery pilot line facility currently producing batteries for clients and the company’s successful follow-on funding round of $62 million earlier in the year.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 4, 2022
Greg Balkin admits that when the first fully electric buses were rolled out onto Sydney routes, he didn't really know what to expect. The post How Sydney’s first electric buses overcame range anxiety appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
American Airlines announced an investment in ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric aviation. ( Earlier post.) In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. The engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero emissions.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
In addition to the vehicle VinFast produces 4 different models of electric scooters to meet the growing needs of Vietnam’s population, ranging from smaller, more affordable Feliz S scooter up to the larger, more powerful Theon S. Scooters are the backbone of transportation in Vietnam with the majority of citizens owning one or two scooters. […].
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2022
To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. An extensive site localization study indicates that the Skaraborg region in Sweden is an ideal location for the plant. The proposed site in the municipality of Mariestad is situated close to the Volvo Group’s current main powertrain plant in Skövde and will benefit from the region’s existing industrial
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2022
Tesla is one of the world’s 20 fastest-growing companie s for 2022, Fortune reported, adding that last year was a record for growth and recovery across its Top Global 500 list. Although many of the companies on the list reported revenue gains, only a few grew by “leaps and bounds.” 20 fastest growing companies and $1.2 trillion in combined revenue.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
State plans for the National EV Charging Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program were due to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation this week, and many states released a draft plan for feedback in the last couple of months. The NEVI Program is one of two programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provide funding for […].
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. A report from My San Antonio said the airport hadn’t been developed at any capacity and the “conceptual plans are circulating now and there is no estimated timetable for construction on the airport.” The airport was rumored to be plac
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 4, 2022
UK new car registrations fell by -9.0% to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The result marks the fifth month of consecutive decline, although the fall is the smallest recorded this year. Ongoing global supply chain issues, predominantly the lack of semiconductors, […] The post UK: Battery electric vehicles reached 11% market share in July 2022 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2022
Tesla seems to be making sure that the Model S Plaid is well worth the wait for its customers in Europe. Apart from providing a rather concrete delivery estimate for Model S Plaid orders, Tesla also listed an optional trailer hitch for the flagship all-electric sedan. As could be seen in the Model S Plaid’s order page for Europe , the vehicle’s trailer hitch is made of high-strength steel, and it is rated for towing loads of up to 1,600 kilograms (about 3,500 pounds).
Electrek
AUGUST 4, 2022
Are gas stations doomed in the long run, or is there an opportunity to reinvent them as a fast-charging destination stop for EV drivers? more…. The post Here’s how gas stations can be transformed into superfast EV charging stations appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2022
LG Energy Solution (LGES)—the company’s dedicated cell subsidiary—plans to use 100% renewable energy in all its battery manufacturing plants worldwide by 2025. The initiative is called RE100 or “Renewable Electricity 100%”. LGES stated in an ESG Report 2021 that it is working on converting all its manufacturing sites to RE100, including those located in South Korea, North America, Europe, China, etc.
Electrek
AUGUST 4, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to be about to finally get rid of its “junk bond” rating and become a “blue chip” – something somewhat overdue for the sixth most valuable company in the world. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) is about to earn its ‘blue chip’ status and climb out of the ‘junk bond’ dumpster appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2022
Lucid Group ( NASDAQ: LCID ) cut its 2022 production outlook to between 6,000 and 7,000 vehicles after citing “extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges.” Lucid initially projected its 2022 production goal as 20,000 units last year. This was quickly revised in February to between 12,000 and 14,000 vehicles in February. As automakers across the world struggled with supply issues and parts shortages, startups began to reconsider their goals for the year.
CN EV Post
AUGUST 4, 2022
The G9 is XPeng's first vehicle designed directly for the international market, capable of a range of over 200 km on a 5-minute charge. The post XPeng's flagship SUV G9 expected to open for pre-order on August 10 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
AUGUST 4, 2022
The 2023 VW ID.4 is getting a new lower-priced configuration as VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant comes online to produce a smaller-battery, US-made model. more…. The post US-built 2023 VW ID.4 starts lower at $37,495, under $30k after credits appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
Placing a display of year 6 (12 year old) school students between the Janus battery electric truck and the university electric car racing team at the Noosa EV expo was pure genius. The students as the next generation of drivers demonstrated their school project with remote-controlled cars and battery swapping, and when they had a […].
CN EV Post
AUGUST 4, 2022
XPeng says the former P7 owner, who has defamed the company hundreds of times on the Internet, has been asked to apologize and pay damages in a court ruling. The post XPeng sues former P7 owner for defamation, seeks $118,560 in compensation appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
When I first saw photos of the IONIQ 5, and later saw one in person, it didn’t exactly scream “tow vehicle.” It’s bigger than a Model 3, but it’s not that much bigger. Most electric vehicles in this size range call themselves crossovers, but have either zero or very little manufacturer-rated towing capacity. But the […].
CN EV Post
AUGUST 4, 2022
That's down 62 percent from June's record 78,906 units, as Tesla halted production at its Shanghai plant for about two weeks to upgrade its production lines. The post Tesla sells 30,000 China-made vehicles in July, CPCA estimate shows appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
The RWD ID.4 Standard with a 62-kWh battery starts at $37,495, making it $3,735 more affordable than the current entry-level ID.4 Pro.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2022
Tesla held its annual shareholder meeting today. (You can watch the whole thing on YouTube below.) Below are some highlights from the meeting. Overall, like Elon Musk likes to do with these and as I predicted earlier today, it was in large part a reflection on how far Tesla has come in the past decade, […].
Electrek
AUGUST 4, 2022
Electric automaker Lucid Group’s stock (LCID) is crashing this morning after the company slashed its 2022 production guidance and confirmed that it burned through another $800 million during the last quarter. more…. The post Lucid (LCID) crashes as it slashes 2022 production guidance and burns through $800M appeared first on Electrek.
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