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Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

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Hyundai Motor has secured $3.5 million in 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy five XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks in California. The XCIENT Fuel Cell 6x4 tractor model participating in the demonstration is equipped with a 180 kW fuel cell system and e-motor with a maximum output of 350 kW.

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Ford aims to make EV markups and haggling history with dealership rules starting in 2024

Green Car Reports

During its annual dealership meeting in Las Vegas, Ford unveiled new rules for selling EVs under its Model E business unit that could put an end to markups and haggling—although they require significant upfront investment by dealers. Ford earlier this year split itself into three business units, with Model E focused on electric passenger.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Jepp introduced the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe to Wrangler 4xe electrified lineup. Jeep Wrangler 4xe customers looking for the ultimate combination of capability and electrification, with a vintage twist, can now have it in the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe. The debut of the new heritage-inspired 2023 Wrangler Willys 4xe pairs 49 MPGe, 470 lb-ft of torque with unmatched Jeep capability, a 2.72:1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles

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Ford ends EV haggling, battery for 600-mile EVs, state charging plans approved: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The federal EV charging network starts to take form with 35 state plans approved and funded. Ford is giving its dealerships a choice on selling EVs, but it means non-negotiable pricing. And could a dual-chemistry approach to EV batteries make a 600-mile range more accessible? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has unveiled new rules.

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

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. With this early approval, these states can now unlock more than $900 million in NEVI formula funding from FY22 and FY23 to help build EV chargers across approximately 5

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“Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries

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Tesla chair Robyn Denholm says Australia can play role in the growing EV and battery sector, but it will take teamwork of private and government stakeholders. The post “Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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SpaceX to launch ninth batch of Iridium NEXT satellites

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Iridium Communications has chosen SpaceX to launch one last batch of its NEXT communications satellites, rounding out the constellation with up to five more on-orbit spares. The company says that SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch those satellites as part of a rideshare mission that is scheduled to lift off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) no earlier than mid-2023.

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Polestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral Polestar 0 car project

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Polestar is welcoming twelve new partners to the Polestar 0 project to develop a climate-neutral car. ( Earlier post.) Each partner will focus on certain materials, components and processes involved in the production of cars. New partners, listed below, cover areas such as plastics, composites, chemicals and metals. The transport sector is the fastest-growing greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sector, expected to reach a share of more than 30% of total GHG emissions in the future, according to the Un

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MG4 Electric Celebrates Its European Launch With Prices Starting From €28,990!

CleanTechnica EVs

SAIC Motor is one of the companies answering the call for bringing more affordable electric vehicles to the world in a big way. One of the vehicles people are excited about is the MG4 Electric hatchback. Hatchbacks are very popular in Europe. SAIC has big plans for the MG4 in this segment. SAIC had previously […].

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Solaris unveils Urbino 18 hydrogen bus

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Solaris unveiled its Urbino 18 hydrogen bus, the company’s second hydrogen bus in its zero-emission offering. Solaris’s new vehicle doesn’t feature a conventional engine compartment as it has been equipped with a modular drive system. The space thus saved allowed the bus maker to increase the vehicle’s passenger capacity. Also, by eliminating the engine compartment, more space on the roof has been created, where composite light hydrogen tanks with a total capacity of 51.2 kg have been mounted.

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

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Polestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral car – Polestar 0 project

Electric Cars Report

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, is accelerating its work to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by welcoming twelve new partners to the Polestar 0 project, who are committed to collaborate on the company’s moon-shot goal to produce a truly climate-neutral car by 2030 without offsetting. The new and existing partners are industry leaders, now […] The post Polestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral car – Polestar 0 project appeared first on Elect

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Stable surpasses 70M EV charging data points analyzed; closes Series A with total funding to $14M

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Stable , an EV charging data analysis platform, has now used its proprietary prediction software to analyze 70 million data points for prospective charging site locations across the US, and has also completed its Series A funding round. Lead investor Congruent Ventures is joined by Homecoming Capital and Ironspring Ventures this round, along with seed investors Trucks Venture Capital, Ubiquity Ventures, E14 Fund, Ahoy Capital, Upside Partnership, Qasar Younis and others–bringing total funds rais

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EU grants €12.4m to STRING for cross-border hydrogen fuel stations

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Connecting Europe Facility has granted the STRING chair €12.3 million to construct 12 new hydrogen fuel stations across European borders. The post EU grants €12.4m to STRING for cross-border hydrogen fuel stations appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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ABB expands EV charger manufacturing in US

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ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, today announced new manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The multi-million dollar investment will increase production of electric vehicle chargers, including Buy America Act compliant ones, and create more than 100 jobs. The new facility will be capable of producing up to 10,000 chargers per year, ranging from 20kW to 180kW in power—suited for public charging, school buses, and fleets.

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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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MG4 EV celebrates its European launch with prices starting from € 28,990

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European launch for the new MG4 EV: the compact, all-electric hatchback marks a new milestone along the growth trajectory for MG Motor. The MG4 EV is the first of a series of MG models based on the intelligent new MSP platform (“Modular Scalable Platform”) from its parent company SAIC Motor – making it MG Motor’s […] The post MG4 EV celebrates its European launch with prices starting from € 28,990 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Fujifilm invests $20M in 24M, licenses SemiSolid manufacturing platform

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24M Technologies, Inc. (24M) has licensed its SemiSolid manufacturing platform ( earlier post ) to Fujifilm Corporation. As part of the partnership, Fujifilm will invest $20 million in 24M. The chemistry-agnostic 24M SemiSolid manufacturing platform enables higher energy densities, lower costs, unmatched recyclability and increased safety for next-generation batteries.

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SVOLT builds additional battery cell factory in Germany for European market

Electric Cars Report

SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SVOLT), a global high-tech company with headquarters in China and with a European office in Frankfurt am Main, announced that it will build another battery cell factory for the European market in Lauchhammer (district of Oberspreewald-Lausitz in the German State of. SVOLT is one of the global technology leaders for […] The post SVOLT builds additional battery cell factory in Germany for European market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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NIO completes pre-delivery employee training for ET5

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The employee experience for the NIO ET5 has been completed and the consumer-oriented test drives will begin soon. The first delivery of the model is expected to take place on September 30. The post NIO completes pre-delivery employee training for ET5 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Traditional. Elegant. World luxury standard. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC are these and much more. The S-Class debuted in 1972 and the seventh generation of this flagship sedan was introduced in 2021. Synonymous with luxury, for many people the S500 has been the pinnacle of car ownership for five decades. The standard.

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MG officially unveils MG4 electric hatch for UK auto market

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MG unveils details and pricing for MG4 electric hatch, its first EV built on dedicated platform. The post MG officially unveils MG4 electric hatch for UK auto market appeared first on The Driven.

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2023 GMC Hummer EV Racks Up Over 90,000 Reservations

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The number includes both pickup and SUV versions of the GMC Hummer EV.

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Utes and SUVs are obliterating EV emissions reduction gains

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Increasing sales of medium and large SUVs and utes are decimating the small reductions in carbon emissions gained from Australia's slow uptake of electric vehicles. The post Utes and SUVs are obliterating EV emissions reduction gains appeared first on The Driven.

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Fleet How-To: Pick The Best Electric Vehicle And Charging Plan

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Converting to electric vehicles for fleets has never been more compelling, and the recent rise in gas and diesel fuel prices has hammered that home. Fleet managers across the US and globally are facing pressure to electrify their fleets. There are many considerations and decisions that come with making the switch or adding EVs to […].

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Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium grows to 21 members for standardized batteries

Electrek

Swappable batteries are the key to making light electric motorcycles and electric scooters practical for city residents and apartment dwellers who lack a private charging spot at hom, and now a promising battery standard known as the Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) has grown from just four to a total of 21 members, hoping to make that dream closer to reality. more….

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Concerns about the use of AI technology revealed in new study

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A new study has been carried out across Japan, Germany and the US to determine people's concerns about the use of AI technology. The post Concerns about the use of AI technology revealed in new study appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lightyear 0 solar EV dethrones GM’s EV1 as the most aerodynamic production car ever made

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As it sits mere months away from bringing its first solar EV to market, Lightyear is once again showcasing the potential of its Lightyear 0. Following a series of drag-coefficient tests in Germany under WLTP conditions, the Lightyear 0 SEV should hit the market as the most aerodynamic production car ever built. Its test numbers shatter a title held by GM’s EV1 dating back to the late ’90s. more….

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One in 10 Tesla Model Ys are being flipped on used car market

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New data reveals one in 10 Tesla Model Ys delivered last month have been put up for sale on the used car market, and at a premium. The post One in 10 Tesla Model Ys are being flipped on used car market appeared first on The Driven.

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Does It Cost Too Much To Purchase A Tesla?

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At a tech conference in San Francisco this week, Tesla executive Martin Viecha revealed the automaker's plans for the next 5 years, including how a lower price model might work its way into production.

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This Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) EV captures CO2, cleaning the air as it drives

Electrek

Imagine driving behind a diesel truck spewing clouds of smoke into the air while your new fully electric vehicle cleans up its carbon emissions. This dream may soon be a reality. A team of 35 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has created a Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) vehicle – a fully electric, battery-powered EV that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) as it drives. more….

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Tesla continues ramp-up at Giga Berlin, plans further expansion

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Production ramp at Tesla’s first European factory, Giga Berlin, is reportedly going “very well” amid reports of 1,000 cars a week over summer. The post Tesla continues ramp-up at Giga Berlin, plans further expansion appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia’s tech arm Hyundai Mobis announces ‘rapid’ North American EV expansion strategy

Electrek

Hyundai Mobis , the parts and tech provider for South Korean automakers Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, and others, revealed its North American EV expansion strategy. As demand for electric vehicles continues growing, the sixth largest global parts supplier says having a strong production capacity will be critical, which is why it’s rapidly increasing its capabilities. more….

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Insurance Company Fakes Battery Fire On Tesla Model S To Highlight That EVs Can Catch Fire (Video)

CleanTechnica EVs

The arena is all set up, the audience is excited, and the Tesla Model S starts its short run — hits a boulder, rolls over — a few seconds go by and flames start to erupt from the vehicle’s floor, where the battery pack is installed. Applause. Firefighters arrive at the scene — cut! But […].

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Tesla weighs bringing ‘Tesla Center’ strategy to China and closing retail stores

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly considering bringing its “Tesla Center” strategy to China and closing some retail stores in high-rent locations. more…. The post Tesla weighs bringing ‘Tesla Center’ strategy to China and closing retail stores appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla to install first 350kW V4 Supercharger with solar and Megapack in Arizona

The Driven EV News

Twitter sleuths unearth Tesla plans to build first V4 Supercharger station in Yuma County, Arizona, powered by solar and a Megapack battery. The post Tesla to install first 350kW V4 Supercharger with solar and Megapack in Arizona appeared first on The Driven.

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