Tue.Sep 20, 2022

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Cenntro introduces two new electric vans at IAA Transportation

Green Car Congress

Cenntro Electric Group Limited and its subsidiary Cenntro Automotive Europe GmbH introduced two new all-electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. The two new vehicles, the Logistar 260 (LS260) and the Logistar 100 (LS100), join the LS product line now available globally in Class 1 to Class 4. The LS260 defines a new size in the van segment (Vehicle Class N1).

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Report: Chevy not planning dealer buyouts over EVs as GM offered for Buick, Cadillac

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet won't follow sibling General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac in offering buyouts to dealerships that don't want to sell electric vehicles, a GM executive said in a recent interview with The Verge. In fact, the dealerships that take buyouts for their Buick and Cadillac franchises could end up selling Chevys exclusively, GM global vice.

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Mercedes-Benz plans wind farm at Papenburg test track to cover more than 15% of Group’s electricity needs in Germany

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz plans to build a wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany, with an output of more than 100 MW to cover up to more than 15% of the annual electricity demand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany. As part of its effort to erect a double-digit number of wind turbines by the middle of the decade, Mercedes-Benz is also planning a long-term power purchase agreement with a partner, equivalent to a triple-digit million euros amount.

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VW shows upfit potential of ID.Buzz with electric paramedics' van

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen unveiled an ID.Buzz paramedics' van at the 2022 IAA Transportation commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, showing the upfit potential of the new electric van for government fleets and businesses. VW didn't offer much detail on the ID.Buzz emergency vehicle, only noting that it was built in collaboration with German upfitter.

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

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Volvo Trucks presents new electric axle for extended range

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Volvo Trucks unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA Transport show in Hannover, Germany. The new e-axle integrates the electric motors and the transmission into the rear axle, thereby freeing up space for more batteries. More batteries mean longer range, which creates opportunities for long distance transports to also be electrified.

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Stellantis invests in Italy to boost electrified vehicle production

Electric Cars Report

Global automotive giant Stellantis N.V. today announced two additional major initiatives within its Italian industrial footprint aimed at further driving the Company’s transformation of its global electrification value chain and supporting its aggressive decarbonisation targets. To meet the growing demand for electrified vehicles and the ambitious targets presented in the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, […] The post Stellantis invests in Italy to boost electrified vehicle production appe

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First full-electric Volta Zero rolls off assembly line in Steyr, Austria

Electric Cars Report

Electric truck startup Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria. The landmark vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation ‘Production Verification’ prototypes, will form part of a Pilot Fleet of trucks. These will be loaned to customers for extended […] The post First full-electric Volta Zero rolls off assembly line in Steyr, Austria appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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IVECO and Hyundai present eDAILY fuel cell large van at IAA

Green Car Congress

Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the first IVECO eDAILY fuel cell electric vehicle at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover. Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2022, the two companies have formed multiple joint working groups on various technological streams to explore ways that they can complement each other on the development of electric vehicles and alternative propulsions.

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Renault unveils the all-new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric in Hanover

Electric Cars Report

The Renault stand will showcase the full extent of its expertise in all-electric vans at the IAA Transportation in Hanover. The brand created the segment 10 years ago with the commercial launch of the all-electric Renault Kangoo in 2011, winning International Van of the Year the same year, a feat no other van had ever […] The post Renault unveils the all-new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric in Hanover appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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First full-electric Volta Zero drives off the line in Steyr; production verification prototypes

Green Car Congress

The first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria. The vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation production verification prototypes, will form part of a pilot fleet of trucks. These will be loaned to customers for extended periods in late 2022 and early 2023 to allow fleet operators to understand how the first purpose-built full-electric medium duty commercial vehicle will integrate into their operations.

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

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Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul will go to Amazon and Rhenus in 2023 for real-world operation

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will begin real-world testing of its battery-electric heavy-duty long-distance truck at an early stage. Amazon and Rhenus will test the eActros LongHaul in real-world operations as early as 2023. The two companies have each signed a letter of intent with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The logistics service provider Rhenus will use the e-truck in many […] The post Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul will go to Amazon and Rhenus in 2023 for real-world operation appeared first on Elect

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Nikola and IVECO begin taking orders for European Nikola Tre BEV heavy-duty truck; unveil European Nikola Tre FCEV beta

Green Car Congress

Nikola Corporation and partner IVECO commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty truck at IAA Transportation and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version. Nikola Tre BEV. The European 4x2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV offers range of up to 530 km and the performance to complete a wide range of regional missions.

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Bosch launches new electric drive for light commercial vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Vans and medium-sized trucks are the beating heart of urban goods traffic. Powered electrically, they are locally emission-free, contribute to better air quality and reduce noise pollution for residents. Bosch is now starting volume production of a new drive unit for such light commercial vehicles, consisting of an electric motor and an integrated inverter.

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BrightDrop enters grocery industry with ecart for optimized online order fulfillment and pickup

Green Car Congress

General Motors electric delivery vehicle subsidiary BrightDrop is expanding its business and product portfolio with the launch of a new temperature-controlled eCart that helps streamline order fulfillment and pickup for online grocery purchases. Online grocery is a rapidly expanding market that’s expected to reach $240 billion by 2025. Kroger, America’s largest grocer, is slated to be the first customer to introduce the BrightDrop Trace Grocery into its e-commerce operations, beginning this 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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XPeng debuts City NGP Pilot Program as China’s most advanced ADAS function for urban driving

Electric Cars Report

Chinese smart EV company XPeng has launched the pilot program of City Navigation Guided Pilot (“City NGP”), making it the first Chinese auto company to launch such high-level Advanced Driver Assistance System (“ADAS”) functions for complex urban driving scenarios. A cohort of Guangzhou-based XPeng P5 customers can now access City NGP through over-the-air (“OTA”) updates […] The post XPeng debuts City NGP Pilot Program as China’s most advanced ADAS function for urban driving appeared first

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Ford exploring use of smartphone technology to alert drivers to pedestrians, bicyclists; BLE and 5G

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company is researching new smartphone-based communications technology that could potentially help warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and more—even those approaching a vehicle’s path but blocked from a driver’s view. The concept smartphone app, which would run on a pedestrian’s phone, uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) messaging to communicate the phone’s location to a connected Ford vehicle.

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China NEV registrations for 3rd week of Sept: BYD, Tesla, NIO, XPeng and more

CN EV Post

BYD at 35,006 units, Tesla at 15,856 units, Li Auto at 2,628 units, XPeng at 1,775 units and NIO at 1,745 units. The post China NEV registrations for 3rd week of Sept: BYD, Tesla, NIO, XPeng and more appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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California receiving initial $56M from NEVI program for charging stations; $384M over five years

Green Car Congress

California has the green light to start using federal infrastructure funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the state’s interstates and highways following the recent federal approval of a joint plan by Caltrans and California Energy Commission. The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s signoff on the California Deployment Plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program ( earlier post ) makes an initial $56 million in funding available to ins

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BYD unveils the new eBus Blade Platform

Push EVs

BYD introduced the new eBus Blade Platform at the IAA Transportation 2022. A focal attraction of the stand is the official European reveal of BYD’s new and highly adaptable eBus Blade Platform, incorporating the ultra-safe, and highly durable Blade Battery that is revolutionising battery electric transportation. The rigorously tested Blade Battery passes the punishing demands of the Nail Penetration Test, regarded as the ultimate battery safety test.

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Victorian Tesla electric car uptake soars in August

The Driven EV News

EV uptake is starting to take off all around the country. In Victoria, Tesla is still dominating sales. The post Victorian Tesla electric car uptake soars in August appeared first on The Driven.

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Damage-free technology advances lithium metal battery usage in electric vehicles

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Researchers have demonstrated a damage-free method that enables lithium metal batteries to be used in electric vehicles. The post Damage-free technology advances lithium metal battery usage in electric vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai, IVECO Unveil Fuel Cell Large Van at IAA in Hannover as Their Partnership Develops

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover unveiled the first IVECO eDAILY Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai and Iveco Group have ambitious sustainability goals, as demonstrated by their individual commitments, and are leveraging their collaboration to help accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon. Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding […] The post Hyundai, IVECO Unveil Fuel Cell Large Van at IAA in Hannover as Their Partnership Develops a

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Daimler unveils its first electric heavy duty and long haul truck

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Daimler Truck unveils its first heavy-duty, battery-electric truck - the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul - with a new e-axle and 600kWh battery. The post Daimler unveils its first electric heavy duty and long haul truck appeared first on The Driven.

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SKODA VISION GT is a digital design model of an emotive, all-electric racing car

Electric Cars Report

SKODA Design has reinterpreted the concept of the SKODA 1100 OHC from 1957 and is presenting the computer-animated design model VISION GT, a study of an all-electric racing car made in Mladá Boleslav. Alongside its forebear, the design concept is currently on show in the ‘Design and Transformation’ exhibition. Hosted in Brussels, the display is […] The post SKODA VISION GT is a digital design model of an emotive, all-electric racing car appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Marine planning must consider climate change

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Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have outlined the importance of considering climate change in marine planning. The post Marine planning must consider climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Review: 2023 Range Rover’s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024

Electrek

Range Rover brought us to Madrid’s swanky city center, local mountain roads, and nearby off-road tracks to test the new Range Rover PHEVs – the P440e and P510e. The result? A new appreciation for the over the top luxury and off road capabilities of the English vehicles, but also what could be waiting in the electric future of Range Rover. more…. The post Review: 2023 Range Rover’s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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Like 19th Century Railroads, EV Charging Can Give Small Towns A Vital Edge Over Cities

CleanTechnica EVs

In the western United States, there were two big transportation trends that made or broke a rural town. The first was the railroads. In the case of Mesilla, New Mexico, it was the dominant local settlement, with little Las Cruces even getting passed over by the confederates when they picked a capitol for their short-lived […].

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College students driving used cars dream of owning a Tesla

Teslarati

College students driving used cars dream of owning a Tesla, according to a new survey by ValuePenguin. Over 1,000 undergraduate students participated in the survey which polled them on all things related to vehicles. Questions included how they paid for everything including car insurance as well as what students would drive if money weren’t an obstacle.

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Ram promises electric pickup lineup that will challenge Ford and Rivian in range and beyond

Electrek

Ram Trucks is quickly falling behind as automakers like Ford and Rivian are already scaling production of their highly anticipated electric pickup trucks. Despite this, Ram Trucks CEO believes the company’s electric pickup has what it takes to overthrow the competition. more…. The post Ram promises electric pickup lineup that will challenge Ford and Rivian in range and beyond appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y has the best resale value out of all BEVs in China

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y has the best resale value out of any other battery electric vehicle in China according to data from the China Automobile Dealers Association. The Model Y is the best-selling SUV in China and has a one-year value retention rate of 88.76% among battery electric vehicles in the nation according to a list published by the CADA in September.

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Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM

Electrek

After its massive order of Tesla vehicles, Hertz now announces another huge order of electric vehicles, this time for 175,000 EVs from GM. more…. The post Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM appeared first on Electrek.

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Securing Sri Lanka’s place in the global graphite supply chain

Innovation News Network

Don Baxter, CEO of Ceylon Graphite, examines the importance of Sri Lankan vein graphite and highlights the company's future endeavours. The post Securing Sri Lanka’s place in the global graphite supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine

Electrek

Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. more…. The post Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine appeared first on Electrek.

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Thousands of undiscovered ancient lakes may have supported water on Mars

Innovation News Network

New research from HKU suggests that thousands of Undiscovered ancient lakes may have supported water on Mars. The post Thousands of undiscovered ancient lakes may have supported water on Mars appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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