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FreeWire Technologies to make available ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging for Chevron and Texaco stations

Green Car Congress

FreeWire Technologies, a global electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy solutions provider and a manufacturer of ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions ( earlier post ), announced a program to make available battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and solutions for Chevron-branded stations. This will include both Chevron’s company-owned stations as well as its independently owned retailer and marketer stations.

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Tata launches a $10,000 electric car for India

Green Car Reports

Indian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. Scheduled to start deliveries in January 2023, the Tata Tiago.ev is an electric version of the automaker's Tiago hatchback that will start at 849,000 rupees, or $10,370 at current exchange rates, although Tata said.

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ZEV Station debuts charging in Palm Springs; awarded $2.7M for ZEV infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Transportation is now the largest source of carbon emissions in the US. To address this, the federal and state governments are accelerating incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and their infrastructures to shift away from fossil fuels, funding a massive shift to EV fast charging and hydrogen refueling. ZEV Station is helping to help remove the vehicle from the carbon equation with ultra-fast, carbon-free fuel for both electric and hydrogen vehicles. ( Earlier post.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price hiked $1,500—before the $10,000 dealer markups

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a roughly $1,500 price hike for its sophomore model year, but that could prove insignificant next to loss of eligibility for the federal EV tax credit and persistent dealer markups. The base 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range has a $42,745 starting price with destination, while the range-topping Limited AWD.

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

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SK On signs MOU with Global Lithium Resources to bolster key battery materials supply chain

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South Korea-based SK On (SKO), a global EV battery manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Global Lithium Resources to explore future business opportunities together in regard to stable supply of lithium. SK On ranked ninth in terms of global EV battery market share in 2019, but has shot up to fifth this year. The company, which supplies batteries to automakers including Ford, Hyundai and Volkswagen, currently operates seven factories in the United States, Hunga

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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV joins the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S as the only practical (but impractically expensive) battery electric crossover SUVs that can seat up to seven. The latest three-row electric crossover comes from an automaker that helped launch the internal combustion engine revolution, instead of just accelerating its demise.

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Lordstown is making Endurance electric pickups, but they’re not customer-bound quite yet

Green Car Reports

Ohio-based Lordstown Motors announced Thursday that it has started production of “commercially saleable” examples of its fleet-only Endurance electric pickup truck. There’s a reason the company isn’t making much ado about it right now with a first delivery celebration, too: It’s not yet up on all the certifications it.

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GM and OneD Battery Sciences collaborate on joint R&D of silicon anode technology for Ultium cells

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General Motors and OneD Battery Sciences signed a joint research development agreement focused on the potential use of OneD’s silicon nanotechnology in GM’s Ultium battery cells to drive significant increases in energy density for longer range and reduced cost. GM Ventures and Volta Energy Technologies also participated in OneD’s Series C funding round, which the company recently closed at $25 million.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing, $10,000 Tata EV, Lordstown Endurance production: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price hike, as dealer markups continue. Lordstown is (slowly) making production Endurance electric trucks. And where can you buy a new electric car for about $10,000? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Indian automaker Tata has launched a $10,000 electric car for its home market. With scheduled deliveries.

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Höegh Autoliners commits to running at least 5% of deep-sea operations on green ammonia or methanol by 2030

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Höegh Autoliners has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) to send a strong market demand signal for the emerging technologies essential for a net-zero transition. Höegh Autoliners has committed to running at least 5% of its deep-sea operations on either green ammonia or green methanol by 2030. Led by the World Economic Forum and the US Government, the First Movers Coalition targets hard-to-abate sectors including aluminum, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel, and trucking, which ar

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

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NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5

CN EV Post

NIO has not announced the number of first deliveries of the ET5, and they are expected to be known tomorrow in the company's expected release of September delivery figures. The post NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Rio Tinto starts demonstration plant in Québec for new spodumene concentration process

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Rio Tinto has started producing spodumene concentrate, a mineral used in the production of lithium for batteries, at a demonstration plant in its Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium (RTIT) Québec Operations in its metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, Canada. The plant will demonstrate at industrial scale a new spodumene concentration process that provides lithium oxide (Li 2 O) grades and recoveries well above the industry average.

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Elon Musk says the Tesla Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas with waterproof ability

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas “that aren’t too choppy,” because it will be waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat.” The Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019 and was set for production and deliveries in late 2020. It has been delayed on several occasions by Tesla due to parts constraints and a lack of production space.

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Raven SR and Emerging Fuels Technology to collaborate on syngas upgrading for SAF and renewable diesel

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Raven SR, a renewable fuels company, and Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to integrate their respective technologies into an advanced system for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The resulting production platform will include Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO 2 Reformer process ( earlier post ) and EFT’s patented Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and Maxx Jet/ Maxx Diesel upgrading technology.

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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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13% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (21% Plugins)

CleanTechnica EVs

dFor the first time since June 2021, the overall European car market grew YoY. It was only by 3%, but it signals that the worst of the production constraints might be over. Although, with an energy-derived recession looming on the horizon, this uptick might not last for long… Looking at the plugin vehicle market in […].

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The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

Researchers from Linköping University have developed a roadmap, intended to guide policymakers towards the future of trustworthy AI. The post The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035

Electrek

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday there will be “no more excuses” not to buy an electric vehicle after directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take significant action to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation to protect the environment. more…. The post ‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035 appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX wants to boost Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit with Dragon spacecraft

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NASA and SpaceX have signed a Space Act Agreement to study the feasibility of boosting the orbit of the iconic Hubble Space Telescope, potentially ensuring that the highly successful observatory will remain operable well into the middle of this century. Thanks to three servicing missions completed in the 1990s and 2000s, Hubble remains highly productive more than 32 years after its launch.

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It’s Time To Think Of Electric Vehicles As A Growth Sector

CleanTechnica EVs

Recent data suggests passenger electric vehicles may be poised for exponential growth over the next decade. They're still early in a projected trajectory, with some exponential expansion occurring but not yet at top speed.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2

Electrek

Elon Musk has set some expectations for Tesla AI Day 2, which we now know is going to feature “lots of technical detail and cool hardware demos.”. more…. The post Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2 appeared first on Electrek.

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Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes

The Driven EV News

New electric ute from Volvo parent Geely hints at new wave of cheaper options. The post Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s cars like the Model 3 and Model Y have protected occupants from otherwise serious accidents for years. . But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same

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Tesla rumored to dramatically cut prices of Model 3 and Model Y in China

CN EV Post

Tesla's main selling model in China, the Model Y, is expected to see a price cut of up to RMB 40,000 ($5,616), bringing the starting price of the rear-wheel drive version of the Model Y down to possibly RMB 270,000 to 290,000, according to local media. The post Tesla rumored to dramatically cut prices of Model 3 and Model Y in China appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Tesla sales grew 63% year-over-year in September

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TrueCar has released their estimates for September, and they anticipate that Tesla sales will be 63.4% higher year over year. TrueCar estimates auto sales each month , and this month, they estimate that Tesla will grow sales by 63% compared to the same time last year. However, TrueCarr doesn’t assess Tesla as the fastest growing automaker in September; that honor goes to General Motors.

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XPeng Aeroht's X2 flying car gets go-ahead to fly in Dubai

CN EV Post

XPeng Aeroht's X2 is about to make its first overseas public flight in Dubai. The post XPeng Aeroht's X2 flying car gets go-ahead to fly in Dubai appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Cybertruck is going to be ‘waterproof enough’ to cross rivers

Electrek

Elon Musk says that Tesla Cybertruck is going to be “waterproof enough” to cross rivers and serve as a boat for short periods. more…. The post Tesla Cybertruck is going to be ‘waterproof enough’ to cross rivers appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO enters race for lithium with Australian investment

CN EV Post

The electric vehicle maker will pay $7.7 million up front and up to $80 million more for a stake in an Argentine mining project in its tie-up with Greenwing Resources. The post NIO enters race for lithium with Australian investment appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

The Driven EV News

New report calls out legacy carmakers for covering up carbon emissions from making cars. The post “Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions appeared first on The Driven.

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JUMIA Partners With BILITI Electric To Add Electric 3-Wheelers To Its Delivery Fleet

CleanTechnica EVs

JUMIA (NYSE: JMIA), a leading pan-African e-commerce platform, has announced a partnership with California-based EV solutions provider BILITI Electric. The partnership will introduce electric tuk-tuks to JUMIA’s delivery fleet in Kenya. The two companies have successfully completed the pilot project and are set to scale the fleet within Kenya in the first phase, and eventually […].

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Citroën introduces oli: a pure, responsible and joyful approach to electric family mobility

Electric Cars Report

For Citroen, predicting the future of affordable mobility is an obsession, and the success of Ami 100% electric has provided the impetus to take ‘unconventional’ to a new level in the conceptual oli [all-e]. Citroen oli concept is designed to do the same for family mobility that Ami achieved for personal urban mobility. Significantly, oli […] The post Citroën introduces oli: a pure, responsible and joyful approach to electric family mobility appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kenya Power To Phase Out Fossil Fuel Vehicles & Adopt Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country, and sells electricity to over 8.5 million accounts in Kenya. Its transmission and distribution network covers 248,834 km and this has enabled it to ensure that at least 75% of the country’s […].

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Tesla employee was hit by a car in bizarre Supercharger ICEing incident

Electrek

A Tesla employee was reportedly hit by a car in a bizarre ICEing incident at a Supercharger station in Austin, Texas. The police are now asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect. more…. The post Tesla employee was hit by a car in bizarre Supercharger ICEing incident appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota President takes dig at self-driving cars while criticizing the electric vehicle transition

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Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda recently shared a subtle dig at self-driving cars during a meeting with the company’s dealers. The Toyota executive argued that the electric vehicle transition would take longer than expected. “Just like the fully autonomous cars that we were all supposed to be driving by now, BEVs are just going to take longer to become mainstream than the media would like us to believe,” Toyoda said during the meeting. .

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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid family extends with new S and Azure, more power, comfort and range

Electric Cars Report

Bentley is extending its family of luxury hybrids with the addition of two new models to the Bentayga family, each with a different focus but the same exceptional attention to detail. Customers can now choose which aspect of the Bentayga’s personality they wish to accentuate with the arrival of the new Bentayga S Hybrid and […] The post Bentley Bentayga Hybrid family extends with new S and Azure, more power, comfort and range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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