Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

Green Car Congress

Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. The Prologue design features clean and simple "Neo-Rugged" exterior and interior styling and ample interior space. Prologue’s generous dimensions and roomy interior position the SUV alongside the Passport in Honda’s light truck lineup.

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Honda reveals size of 2024 Prologue EV, plan to prioritize CR-V Hybrid drivers

Green Car Reports

Honda on Thursday provided the closest look yet at its 2024 Prologue electric SUV, and revealed details about its size and rollout plans. Honda had already essentially revealed the exterior design this summer in an outline of how the Prologue was designed, but this time is providing clearer images of the exterior and interior. In a press release.

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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense

Green Car Congress

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. DIU is the only DoD organization focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology to solve operational challenges at speed and scale.

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Honda Prologue EV details, Tesla Semi and Megachargers, PHEVs vs. hybrids: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids aren’t the dollars-and-cents no-brainer vs. hybrids anymore, due to the revamped EV tax credit. Honda provides a closer look at its upcoming electric SUV. And will Tesla Megachargers be popping up everywhere now that the Semi is being delivered? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla Semi production has started, CEO.

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

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Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

Green Car Congress

Electra has raised $85 million to produce Low-Temperature Iron (LTI) from commercial and low-grade ores using zero-carbon intermittent electricity. Electra’s process emits zero carbon dioxide emissions and carries zero green premium, meaning it will cost the same or less than existing production methods powered by fossil fuels. Electra, founded by entrepreneurs with decades of experience developing complex electrochemical systems, has created a novel process to refine iron ore into pure iron ele

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PHEVs are no longer a no-brainer vs. hybrids

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids are a great way to adapt to the electric-car future without having to rely on it, cold turkey. Those considering plug-in hybrid models this year have a number of better product choices than in previous years—with longer electric range, better drivability and additional off-road capability. Yet suddenly, far fewer of them are.

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Upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will come with bi-directional charging

Electric Cars Report

Many of us try to care for the environment by recycling the materials we can, cooking in a way that leads to less food waste or by driving an electric car. When it comes to making your energy usage more sustainable, however, it can be hard to know how to increase the share of renewable […] The post Upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will come with bi-directional charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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ZeroAvia acquires high-temperature PEM fuel cell company HyPoint

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UK-based ZeroAvia, a developer of zero-emission solutions for commercial aviation, acquired in full the high-temperature PEM (HTPEM) fuel cell stack innovator HyPoint. ( Earlier post.) The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. HyPoint’s core innovation is a new turbo air-cooling architecture. By utilizing compressed air for both cooling and oxygen supply, HyPoint reduces overall weight compared with traditional liquid cooling.

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NIO explains why ES7 renamed as EL7 in Europe

CN EV Post

Considering the potentially prolonged litigation with Audi, NIO has decided to use the EL7 model name in Europe for now in order to avoid affecting the interests of customers in Europe. The post NIO explains why ES7 renamed as EL7 in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which uses balance shafts for super-smooth performance, delivers 310 lb-ft (420 N·m) of torque. This results in a significant 17% increase over the previous 3.5-liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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

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Global opportunities for Argentina’s lithium industry

Innovation News Network

The Wilson Center’s Benjamin Gedan and Sofía Schuchner explore the challenges and opportunities for Argentina’s lithium industry. The post Global opportunities for Argentina’s lithium industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH expand partnership on dual-fuel hydrogen engines

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Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at sea applications. The strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialization. CMB.TECH owns, operates, and designs large marine and industrial applications powered by hydrogen and ammonia—fuels that it both manufactures and supplies to its customer

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Genesis Starts Sales of the Electrified GV70 SUV in Europe

Electric Cars Report

Genesis Motor UK announces that the Electrified GV70 SUV is now officially on sale and, since its pre-order opening in July, first customer deliveries will take place this month. Electrified GV70 is the third all-electric model to be launched by the South Korean brand this year following the launch of the GV60 and Electrified G80. […] The post Genesis Starts Sales of the Electrified GV70 SUV in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Vitesco joins Catena-X network

Green Car Congress

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of advanced drive technologies and solutions for e-mobility has joined the Catena-X Automotive Network. Catena-X , founded in 2021, is the first comprehensive, collaborative and open data ecosystem along the entire automotive value chain. In June, Catena-X reported that it had grown to 104 members.

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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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Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, TVA’s service area covers all of Tennessee, portions of Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky, and small areas of Georgia, North Carolina […] The post Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Car

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Zerova unveils 480 kW charger prototype

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Zerova unveiled an EV charger with an output of up to 480 kW. The new solution will be able to charge four cars at the same time and will be able to fully charge a vehicle in 10 minutes, and provide 150 km (93 miles) of range in less than five minutes. The 4th Generation Four Gun Charger can be used for both passenger and commercial vehicles, and supports the major charging standards CCS-1, CCS-2, CHAdeMO, and GB.

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Toyota Admits It Just Can’t Keep Up

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent headline regarding Toyota and a clever response to it caught my attention. The headline: “Toyota president calls meeting California zero-emissions requirements ‘difficult’ ” The response from our friend Nikhil Chaudhary: “‘difficult for Toyota’ ” It was a clever way to correct the headline, and it highlights the key point superbly: Meeting California’s zero-emissions requirements isn’t […].

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TRB releases new report identifying deficiencies impacting e-scooter rider safety

Green Car Congress

A new research report released by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), E-scooter Safety: Issues and Solutions , finds that amid a rapid rise in the use and prevalence of electric scooters (e-scooters) on US roads and sidewalks, more must be done to address regulatory, infrastructure and educational deficiencies that are putting riders at risk. The report also calls on State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) to monitor all available data and determine how best to incorporate e-scooters into their

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Florida “State Fire Marshal” Tells Crazy Lie About EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

When I saw this tweet, it was clearly complete bull, but the more I looked into it, the deeper the poop proved to be. Not only was a complete lie being told, but the person telling the lie is using a political technicality to pretend to be an expert in a field he has no […].

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Johnson Matthey signs its first fuel cell recycling contract in China

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Johnson Matthey (JM) has begun fuel cell recycling in China. Located in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, the plant is refining and recycling the platinum group metal content from membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), a key component of an automotive fuel cell, from Unilia, a leading provider of fuel cell stack technology. While the volume of materials for refining will be small to begin with, JM has sufficient capacity and ability to scale up its facilities to meet the demand expected over the com

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Global warming is likely to blame for increased ocean temperatures

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A new study has revealed that increased ocean temperatures have likely been caused by global warming as a result of industrialisation. The post Global warming is likely to blame for increased ocean temperatures appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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PEUGEOT partners with Sokito to launch world’s first football boot recycling scheme

Electric Cars Report

PEUGEOT has joined forces with football boot brand Sokito to help launch the world’s first football boot recycling scheme, which began with a 2,000-mile journey to Italy transporting 400 pairs of football boots in PEUGEOT’s e-Expert electric van. With an estimated 12.5 million football boots across Europe and the USA ending up in landfill each […] The post PEUGEOT partners with Sokito to launch world’s first football boot recycling scheme appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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US Department of Defense embracing electric military vehicles using GM’s Ultium Platform

Electrek

Tactical military vehicles are about to get an electric upgrade. GM Defense, a business unit of General Motors focusing on advanced defense mobility needs, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack that can be used for functional electric military vehicles. more…. The post US Department of Defense embracing electric military vehicles using GM’s Ultium Platform appeared first on Electrek.

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What’s Better to Drive in a Hurricane — Gas or Electric?

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re not so sure about that. I just went through the process of evacuating, returning home, and helping friends with hurricane cleanup, and had a good opportunity to contemplate the pros and cons of driving electric in a disaster. It’s true that power tends to go out in a hurricane, which on the face of […].

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Caterpillar unveils EVs coming to the construction site

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Caterpillar has unveiled four new “electric machine prototypes” they will be showing later this month in Munich, Germany. Construction sites are dominated by diesel-powered machinery; excavators, front-end loaders, trucks, you name it. The company that has long dominated the heavy industry space, Caterpillar, is looking to electrify its offerings.

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From Transylvania to Istanbul in a Hyundai Kona Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

Our crew of EV journeymen from Poland have gone to the far north, to the farthest point west in Europe, and to the farthest point south in Europe on EV journeys — in a Nissan LEAF, a Porsche Taycan, and a Volkswagen ID.4. This year, they are going to Europe’s most eastern point (not counting […].

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IDRA finishes 9,000-ton Giga Press; Tesla expecting it any day now

Teslarati

IDRA Group announced that it has finished building and testing the 9,000-ton Giga Press that will be used to build Tesla’s Cybertruck. In May, IDRA shared a video detailing the assembly of the massive machine. The company said that it is the first to build these large machines designed for the markets such as the automotive industry. It also produces the largest machines in the world and the newest one will be used by Tesla for the production of the Cybertruck.

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The world’s largest offshore wind farm is going to get even larger

Electrek

There are plans in place to develop the UK’s Dogger Bank offshore wind farm in three phases: A, B, and C. It will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm upon completion, with an installed capacity of 3.6 gigawatts (GW). And it looks likely that it will get a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, making it even more massive. more…. The post The world’s largest offshore wind farm is going to get even larger appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicle Journey To Europe’s Easternmost Point — In Hyundai Kona Electric This Time

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s been over a year since the last EV trip to the outskirts of Europe by the journalist team of WysokieNapi?cie.pl (unchangingly, the #1 analytical site for energy and technology news in Poland). That was when they were travelling to the southernmost point of continental Europe — Punta Marroqui — in a Volkswagen ID.4. Regular […].

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Tesla briefly leaked all upcoming Supercharger locations

Electrek

Tesla appears to have accidentally leaked all the upcoming Supercharger locations around the world, but it fixed the issue. more…. The post Tesla briefly leaked all upcoming Supercharger locations appeared first on Electrek.

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What It’s Like Applying For GM & Utility Charging Station Rebates

CleanTechnica EVs

“Wait a minute,” you may be thinking. “How could you be into EVs for so long and even work for CleanTechnica and not already have a professionally-installed Level 2 charging station at home?” Well, let’s turn on Baba O’Riley by The Who and I’ll explain a bit about how I got here. Before it’s over, […].

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Automaker behind internal combustion engine start says buyers will switch to luxury EVs, good for business

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz , the German automaker known for pioneering the internal combustion engine, says electric vehicles will be the dominant car on the road, particularly luxury EVs. The automaker’s CEO says he sees the switch to luxury EVs happening step-by-step within this decade. more…. The post Automaker behind internal combustion engine start says buyers will switch to luxury EVs, good for business appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrifying Transportation Equitably: All-Electric Carshare

CleanTechnica EVs

Minneapolis and St. Paul residents logged 25,000 trips and nearly 250,000 miles on the nation’s first renewably powered all-electric carshare program. To wrap up September, there is positive news coming out of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, where they are reporting the first six months of usage data for Evie Carshare. Paired with EV Spot […].

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New electrolyte designed to improve lithium metal battery performance

Innovation News Network

Researchers have designed a new electrolyte to reduce the safety issues of high energy density, lithium metal batteries. The post New electrolyte designed to improve lithium metal battery performance appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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