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CATL in 5-year agreements with ZEEKR, SERES; EVs to be powered by Qilin CTP batteries

Green Car Congress

CATL announced 5-year cooperation agreements with ZEEKR and SERES, with both EV makers announcing that mass-produced Qilin batteries—based on the third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack technology ( earlier post )—will power upcoming EV models. ZEEKR 009 will be the world’s first car with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 will be the world’s first model equipped with Qilin batteries.

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Geely’s Zeekr will deliver EVs with 600+ mile range, CATL battery tech in Q1 2023

Green Car Reports

China-based Zeekr announced Saturday that it will be the first global brand to take advantage of the Qilin battery and third-generation cell-to-pack technology from CATL, the largest EV battery supplier in the world. It said that the battery tech will first be used in its Zeekr 009, which it calls "the world's first electric luxury MPV," with.

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EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

Green Car Congress

As part of the Federal Government’s response to a fire and shutdown at the bp Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four states the supply of gasoline of which has been impacted by the refinery shutdown. EPA has waived the federal regulations and federally enforceable State Implementation Plan requirements for fuel volatility on gasoline sold in Illinois, India

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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses to its zero-emission portfolio

Electric Cars Report

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, is expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using its own expertise. Available for customer delivery from late 2023, a new small bus and a […] The post Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses to its zero-emission portfolio appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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

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BYD (China) and Castrol sign strategic collaboration agreement; EV fluids

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Castrol and BYD (China), one of China’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles (BEVs), have signed a new three-year strategic collaboration agreement. BYD sold almost 600,000 BEVs last year, plans to increase this to a million units in 2022, and is actively promoting exports to more than 60 countries. BYD (China) will use Castrol ON advanced EV fluids in their growing range of electric vehicles.

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CATL plans to launch condensed matter batteries in 2023

CN EV Post

Condensed battery cells have features including high safety, reliability and good cycle life, said Wu Kai, CATL's chief scientist. The post CATL plans to launch condensed matter batteries in 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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XPeng G9 review: A sporty SUV with loads of space, only thing left is pricing

CN EV Post

XPeng claims it's the best SUV under 500,000rmb (~$73K) pitting it against the likes of the NIO ES7 & Li Auto L9. The post XPeng G9 review: A sporty SUV with loads of space, only thing left is pricing appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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$4,000 EV Rebate Available in Illinois for Another Month

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re in Illinois and thinking about getting an electric car, you better get on it fast. A $4,000 purchase rebate for electric vehicles is available right now, but the application period ends on September 30, 2022. Note that this $4,000 rebate is for buying either a new or used electric vehicle (not including motorcycles), […].

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NASA’s Artemis I Revives the Moonshot

Cars That Think

“When you look at the rocket, it looks almost retro,” said Bill Nelson , the administrator of NASA. “Looks like we’re looking back toward the Saturn V. But it’s a totally different, new, highly sophisticated–more sophisticated–rocket, and spacecraft.” Artemis , powered by the Space Launch System rocket, is America’s first attempt to send astronauts to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, and technology has taken giant leaps since then.

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Electric vehicle misconceptions still run rampant, survey shows

Teslarati

A recent survey finds that some hilarious misconceptions still surround EVs. A survey conducted by Leasing Options , which included over 2,000 people from the UK, found that a small minority still hold misconceptions about EVs and their safety. While the vast majority of respondents could discern fact from fiction, indicating that education surrounding electric vehicles has come far, there is still work to be done to make consumers feel safer with these products.

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

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NIO starts first deliveries of ES7 in multiple cities across China

CN EV Post

The first owners to get their NIO ES7 delivered come from cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Hefei, Nanjing, Suzhou, Ningbo, Wuhan and Xiamen. The post NIO starts first deliveries of ES7 in multiple cities across China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla FSD Beta strike reset is coming

Teslarati

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta testers will soon receive a strike reset, according to Elon Musk who said that the reset was coming. His response on Twitter was to a question asked by Giovanni Asmar for reset strikes on FSD Beta. Elon replied, “Coming,” but so far, we don’t know when that would be. Perhaps in the next update? Coming. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 28, 2022.

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NIO Day 2022 to be held in Hefei, home of NIO plants

CN EV Post

NIO's NeoPark plant will start production of the second new model as soon as the second half of next year, which is scheduled to be launched at NIO Day at the end of this year, the company's president Qin Lihong said last week. The post NIO Day 2022 to be held in Hefei, home of NIO plants appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla shares new photos of the Tesla Semi. Delivery soon???

Teslarati

Tesla shared some new photos of the Tesla Semi on its website recently. Deliveries of Tesla’s all-electric Class 8 truck are expected to start sometime this year. It is also expected to be made with Tesla’s 4680 cells. Earlier this month, Elon Musk said that Tesla’s 500-mile range Semi Truck will start shipping this year. He added that the Cybertruck would start shipping next year.

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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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Over 5 million vehicles have been powered by CATL batteries

CN EV Post

One out of every three new NEVs added worldwide is loaded with the CATL's batteries. The post Over 5 million vehicles have been powered by CATL batteries appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Why I did the “unthinkable” and bought a BYD Atto 3

The Driven EV News

I've always wanted to drive an EV, and this is probably my last opportunity to own one. The post Why I did the “unthinkable” and bought a BYD Atto 3 appeared first on The Driven.

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Rivian kicks off R1S customer deliveries

Teslarati

Rivian kicked off the R1S customer deliveries over the weekend. New R1S owner Fletch shared his experience in the Rivian Forums. Fletch is a new EV owner, with the Rivian R1S as his first electrified vehicle. “Having never driven an EV before this afternoon, I’d describe it this way: driving it is like being in a video game that got the physics wrong.

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Trouble brews as BYD Atto 3 order holder launches petition for “better warranty”

The Driven EV News

Petition calling for a better warranty and servicing deal for BYD Atto 3 in Australia attracts hundreds of signatures as customers vent frustration on social media. The post Trouble brews as BYD Atto 3 order holder launches petition for “better warranty” appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Vehicles = 10% of New Vehicle Sales Globally!

CleanTechnica EVs

And 14% of new vehicles sold across the world have a plug.

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

Clean Fleet Report

Tips to Uncover Hidden Fuel Efficiency. As we collectively experience the rise in the pricing of everyday items, it’s natural to look for new ways to save up money. The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. Thankfully, by incorporating only a few habits into your daily life, you can increase your fuel economy.

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Sichuan, hit by power crunch, begins to restore industrial electricity use

CN EV Post

General industrial and commercial electricity use has been fully restored in Sichuan, and power is gradually being restored to large industrial companies, except for some high-energy-consuming enterprises. The post Sichuan, hit by power crunch, begins to restore industrial electricity use appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Counterpoint: global EV sales up by 61% YoY in Q2; BYD is the market leader

EV Specifications

Market research agency Counterpoint reports that the global passenger EV sales grew 61% YoY to reach 2.18 million units in Q2 2022. In total EV sales, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for almost 72%, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the rest. China remained the market leader in EV sales, followed by Europe and the US. China's EV sales increased by almost 92% YoY in Q2.

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Changan's chairman calls on China to set timeline to stop selling gas-powered vehicles

CN EV Post

Chinese authorities and the auto industry should study the timing of the phase-out of conventional fuel vehicles to guide automakers and society in an orderly transition to new energy sources, he said. The post Changan's chairman calls on China to set timeline to stop selling gas-powered vehicles appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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CATL signs five-year strategic cooperation agreement with SERES, supplies Qilin batteries

EV Specifications

CATL and SERES jointly announced that Qilin batteries will power new AITO models. The two parties have signed a five-year long-term strategic cooperation agreement, which includes that all the AITO models will be equipped with EV batteries of CATL. The conclusion of the strategic cooperation agreement is the overall upgrade of the partnership the two parties forged in 2021.

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Leapmotor passes HKEX IPO hearing, to officially launch C01 sedan on Sept 28

CN EV Post

The C01 Pro+ performance version boasts the fastest acceleration of any EV model in its price range, going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, according to its latest prospectus. The post Leapmotor passes HKEX IPO hearing, to officially launch C01 sedan on Sept 28 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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China: Zeekr Will Be The First Brand To Use CATL's New Qilin Batteries

InsideEVs

The upcoming Zeekr 009 will be the first model in Q1 2023, followed by the Zeekr 001 with a range of 1,000 km (622 miles) in Q2.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk en route to Norway to speak at 2022 Offshore Northern Shore conference

Teslarati

Elon Musk is poised to speak at the 2022 Offshore Northern Shore (ONS) conference in Stavanger, Norway, which will be held from August 29 to September 1, 2022. Musk is now en route to Norway. Musk’s appearance at the 2022 ONS conference has been announced by the event’s organizers themselves. On the 2022 ONS’ official website , the organizers noted that the Tesla CEO would be setting the stage for a “unique and highly actualized energy conference based on current efforts

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Tesla Model Y RWD launches in UK, at much higher price than Australia

The Driven EV News

Tesla quietly launches Model Y RWD in the UK for thousands more than Australian order holders have paid. The post Tesla Model Y RWD launches in UK, at much higher price than Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Genesis GV60 Now Available In More US States

InsideEVs

The electric crossover can now be bought in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Washington.

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AEVA Presents Electric Vehicles in Australia’s Capital

EV Obssesion

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) played host to the Australian Electric Vehicles Association’s (AEVA) annual conference earlier this month. Running from August 5 through to 7 and incorporating a conference with gala dinner and 2 days of exhibitions, the event was designed to provide knowledge on current and emerging electric vehicles in the market.

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Tesla & Core Lithium extend agreement until October 2022

Teslarati

Tesla and Core Lithium agreed to extend their lithium offtake agreement. Core Lithium made the announcement on Monday, August 29, 2022 (AEST) according to Kalkine Media. The two companies agreed to extend the offtake term sheet until October 26, 2022, which will allow both to finalize discussions for the binding offtake agreement. Under the agreement, Core Lithium will provide Tesla with up to 110,000 dry metric tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate produced at its Finnis Lithium Project for f

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Tesla Model Y Daily Driver: New Owner Covers The Pros And Cons

InsideEVs

The Model Y has arrived in New Zealand, and these Model 3 owners were quick to order one and take delivery.

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CATL and ZEEKR sign five-year strategic cooperation agreement, Qilin batteries to power ZEEKR models

EV Specifications

CATL and ZEEKR jointly announced ZEEKR as the first car brand to be powered by mass-produced Qilin batteries. ZEEKR 009 will be the world's first car with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 will be the world's first model equipped with Qilin batteries of 1,000 km range. The two companies have reached a five-year strategic partnership, and based on deep cooperation, agreed to strengthen the interaction.

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Rivian R1S Customer Deliveries Are Now Underway

InsideEVs

Until now, all R1S deliveries had been to Rivian employees.

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