Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Electrofuels provider Infinium announced an agreement with Amazon to begin using Infinium Electrofuels in the retailer’s middle mile fleet as an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The clean burning electrofuels will be produced for Amazon at one of the first electrofuels production facilities, located in Texas. Infinium Electrofuels, which are produced from carbon dioxide and renewable power, can be dropped into Amazon trucks with no engine modifications as an immediate re

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

German startup Sono Motors plans to launch the Sion solar-assisted electric car, but it's also looking at commercial-vehicle applications for its solar tech. Sono demonstrated several such upfits at the 2022 IAA Transportation Show in Hannover, Germany, that the company claims can improve the efficiency of buses and refrigerated trucks. Sono plans.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Steelmaker SSAB has started a partnership in fossil-free steel applications with Oshkosh Corporation, a leading producer of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, including heavy-duty truck bodies, fire apparatus, access equipment and other specialty trucks. The first use of this fossil-free steel will be to prototype advanced, environmentally sustainable McNeilus refuse collection vehicles.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California. more…. The post Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

??? An investigation into a California crash that killed nine—including seven children—has led the National Transportation Safety Board to call for alcohol detection systems to be included in all new vehicles, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. The crash, on New Year’s Day 2021 in Avenal, California, was caused by an impaired driver who was speeding, the NTSB found.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Volvo Trucks unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA transport show in Hannover, Germany. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle means even longer range for Volvo’s battery electric trucks. Volvo Trucks has the widest offer of battery electric trucks in the industry, with six different models in serial production. […] The post Volvo Trucks unveils new fully electric axle for extended range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Fisker Inc. has selected Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle and energy management solutions worldwide, as Fisker’s global partner for home EV charging solutions. Fisker and Wallbox are partnering to offer Fisker owners Wallbox home EV chargers for purchase through the Fisker website in the U.S., Canada, and European launch markets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers. These achievements highlight the company’s ability to leverage existing infrastructure within the transportation sector, giving it a clear advantage to scale quickly and move to commercialization.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In October 2017, BYD and Faurecia established the joint venture and opened plants in Shenzhen, Xi'an, Changsha, Changzhou and Fuzhou. The post BYD's JV with French auto parts maker Faurecia sees sixth plant open appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Daimler Truck subsidiary Torc Robotics, a developer of self-driving vehicle technology, announced it is working with Schneider toward implementing a pilot program utilizing Torc’s autonomous test fleet. As part of the agreement, Schneider will provide freight loads for Torc’s pilot operations and unique insights on truckload freight that will help guide the development and ongoing commercialization of autonomous trucks for long-haul applications.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

NIO’s Power Europe Facility in Hungary delivered its first Power Swap Station to Germany. This is a milestone in the acceleration of NIO Power’s development in the European market and the ability to provide more convenient power services for European users. NIO Power Europe Plant, as NIO’s first overseas plant, is the manufacturing, service, and […] The post NIO produces first battery swapping station for European market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Loop Energy, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, unveiled its new 120 kW fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022. Loop Energy said that this new product can achieve fuel-cost parity with diesel by up to eight years earlier than previously possible. The 120 kW fuel cell system, the S1200, builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology to provide an additional efficiency gain of 20% when it generates electricity.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Hertz and General Motors today announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years. Hertz and GM believe this plan is the largest expansion of EVs among fleet customers and the broadest because it spans a wide range of vehicle […] The post Hertz to order up to 175,000 EVs from GM over the next five years appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Hertz and General Motors announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years. Hertz and GM believe this plan is the largest expansion of EVs among fleet customers and the broadest because it spans a wide range of vehicle categories and price points—from compact and midsize SUVs to pickups, luxury vehicles and more.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

SKODA AUTO is forging ahead with decarbonising the company, supported by a holistic action plan under the NEXT LEVEL – SKODA STRATEGY 2030. In addition to accelerating the ramp-up of electromobility, the focus is on sustainably producing and operating battery-electric vehicles, including supply chains. To achieve this, SKODA is committed to using, for example, recyclable […] The post SKODA presents roadmap for sustainable mobility; three new all-electric models by 202 appeared first on Ele

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards. GM and EDF encourage EPA to establish standards aimed at ensuring that at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero emitting, while achieving at least a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas em

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

High gas prices have pushed electric car sales to a tipping point this year, as many drivers turned to fuel-efficient alternatives to save money. By the end of 2022, global EV sales are projected to generate $384bn in revenue, $34bn more than a year ago, and continue growing in 2023. According to data presented by […] The post Global EV Sales Still Booming; Revenues to Jump by 20% and hit $462B in 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Amogy, a developer of energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), and Trafigura , one of the largest physical commodity trading groups in the world, are partnering to study the use of ammonia as a carrier to transport clean hydrogen from point of production to point of consumption. The findings of this joint research on ammonia cracking will help support industry-wide efforts to decarbonize transport and heavy industrial processes and lower carbon emissions to meet global climate goal

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

New and retrofitted electric ferries, and multimodal roads with streamlined user fees, are being sounded out by the NSW state government. The post Electrification could save Sydney’s ferries in NSW clean transport strategy appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

E-bike theft is rampant. Simply put, electric bicycles are prime targets for thieves. They’re readily available, they’re easy to flip, and they’re often quite expensive. Mine was, and now it’s not mine any more thanks to some scumbag bike thief. . The worst part is that there are several simple things I failed to do that could have saved my bike. Please learn from my mistakes and protect your own e-bike properly so you don’t experience the same heartache as me. more….

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ursula von der Leyen has announced a groundbreaking development, revealing the creation of a European Hydrogen Bank. The post €3 billion hydrogen bank ensures Europe’s hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Nikola Corporation and Iveco Group commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version at the at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. The two vehicles were presented at a press conference on the Nikola and IVECO main stage, where they are on […] The post Nikola and IVECO Begin Taking Orders on the European Nikola Tre BEV Heavy-Duty Truck appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

GDI have began production for an advanced silicon Li-ion battery across Europe, giving the company a major role in battery production. The post Production of breakthrough silicon Li-ion battery begins across Europe appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Tesla is partnering with electric vehicle charging reliability platform ChargerHelp! to survey the status of various chargers in the company’s Destination Charger Network. ChargerHelp! is an app-based dispatch and deployment system that helps to resolve issues with downed or inoperable electric vehicle charging stations. The company offers on-demand repairs and maintenance support from local workforces, which can come and service a malfunctioning EV charger in Tesla’s Destination Cha

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Studies carried out on terrestrial exoplanets have highlighted that the land-water balance of Earth is unique to our planet. The post Exoplanets study reveals uniqueness of Earth’s climate appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ideanomics passed a considerable milestone Wednesday as the company announced it successfully tested WAVE’s 500kW ultra-fast wireless charger, a first of its kind that can charge class 8 electric trucks in under 15 minutes. more…. The post Ideanomics successfully tests first 500 kW charger that powers class 8 EV trucks in under 15 minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

"It’s just like two runners on their tracks," said NIO president Qin Lihong. "If you have a great lead, you just need to keep your own pace.". The post ET5 could be next NIO model to enter Europe after ET7 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. more…. The post China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Mining and minerals exploration specialist American Lithium Minerals shares updates from its Kingman and Hicks Dome rare earths projects. The post Rare earths: An essential part of the green energy revolution appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Police departments around the country have been going electric quickly. You might think that means more cops in Teslas and electric trucks , but many departments are seeking out electric two-wheelers for patrol use. The latest example happens to be on a fleet of Harley-powered Serial 1 electric bikes. more…. The post Cops on electric Harley-Davidsons, but with a twist: Police department adopts Serial 1 e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The vehicle's head is wrapped in camouflage, but its headlights are set up differently from the current ES8. The post NIO ES8 with LiDAR: New spy photos show more details appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck are predicting future climate conditions to examine the effects of drought. The post Exploring the long-term effects of drought appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

QCraft's robotaxis, each powered by two Nvidia DRIVE Orin SoCs, is in operation in Suzhou. The post Chinese self-driving startup QCraft's robotaxi fleet powered by Nvidia DRIVE Orin begins operations appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket has secured three new geostationary satellite launch contracts from South Korea and the Middle East. All three contracts – two from Arabsat and one from KT SAT – build off of successful relationships SpaceX has already built with both companies. In 2017, SpaceX kicked off the first of several launches for South Korea with KT SAT’s Koreasat 5A mission.

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