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Audi and Krajete developing direct air capture technologies for CO2

Green Car Congress

AUDI AG and the Austria-based green tech company Krajete GmbH are jointly developing new technologies for filtering emissions from ambient air. In addition to robust adsorber materials, these direct air capturing technologies (DAC) are based, above all, on innovative processes. They make far-reaching energy and cost reductions possible. The latest example of the two partners’ development work is a new plant in Austria, where they are using an inorganic filter material that can hold a very high l

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2022-2023 GMC Hummer EV recalled for battery sealing

Green Car Reports

GM is recalling most of the GMC Hummer EV SUVs and BrightDrop EV600 electric vans it’s built so far, over an issue that could allow water into the battery pack of the big off-roaders or delivery vehicles. It underscores that in any clean-slate tech and manufacturing approach, there may be some basic manufacturing hurdles to get past first.

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European Parliament wants car charging stations every 60 km on major EU roads

Green Car Congress

Last week, the European Parliament adopted its position on draft EU rules aimed at spurring the deployment of recharging and alternative refueling stations (such as electric or hydrogen) for cars, trucks, trains and planes and supporting the uptake of sustainable vehicles. The new rules are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

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Jeep recalls 2022-2023 Wrangler 4xe PHEV over battery fuse

Green Car Reports

An assembly issue has led to the recall of 13,722 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years, according to recall documents posted by the federal government. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which can go 21 EPA-rated miles all-electric and makes the most of its electric propulsion to benefit off-road capability, is the.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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PUNCH and Tecnogen present hydrogen-engine generator with integrated F1-derived flywheel system

Green Car Congress

PUNCH Group and Tecnogen (part of Bruno Generators Group) is presenting a hydrogen engine generator with an integrated flywheel system at bauma. A hydrogen engine by PUNCH Hydrocells is combined with a Flywheel Power System by PUNCH Flybrid. These components are integrated into a generator set developed in collaboration with Tecnogen. The PUNCH hydrogen engine is able to achieve a maximum power of 250kW at 3000 rpm in marine, mobile off-highway as well as on-highway applications.

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First EV from iPhone maker due in 2023, two more prototypes revealed

Green Car Reports

Foxconn is moving ahead with its plan to manufacture cars as well as iPhones. The Taiwanese company best known as an Apple contract manufacturer recently unveiled its first production EV, which is scheduled to start deliveries in Taiwan in the second half of 2023. It also fully revealed two prototype EVs under its Foxtron automotive brand, which.

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NIO reaches strategic partnership with hotel operator H World Group

CN EV Post

NIO and H World Group will cooperate in the construction of charging and battery swap facilities. The post NIO reaches strategic partnership with hotel operator H World Group appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Toyo Ink opens Lioaccum CNT conductive dispersion factory in Hungary for Li-ion batteries for EVs; supplying SK On

Green Car Congress

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japan-based parent company of the specialty chemicals manufacturer Toyo Ink Group, announced the official opening of a new wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary, Toyo Ink Hungary LLC, in Ujhartyan in Pest County, Hungary. The new entity produces and markets Lioaccum carbon nanotube (CNT) conductive dispersions for lithium-ion battery cathodes specifically developed for electric vehicles (EVs).

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NIO sets up battery business subsidiary in Hefei

CN EV Post

The company has a registered capital of RMB 2 billion ($275 million) and its business scope includes battery manufacturing and battery sales. The post NIO sets up battery business subsidiary in Hefei appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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bp invests in free local electric transit business Freebee

Green Car Congress

bp ventures has invested $6 million in all-electric ride-hailing business Freebee , a Miami-based company that provides free, on-demand transportation to local communities through their mobile app Ride Freebee. bp led the business’ $8-million Series A funding round, with support from Freebee’s current infrastructure capital partner, Tensile Mobility.

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

Brief

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Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla

Electrek

Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy. However, it may slow down some of its existing electric vehicle programs. more…. The post Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Chalmers study finds ship exhaust gas scrubbers responsible for up to 9% of certain hazardous emissions into Baltic Sea

Green Car Congress

New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, finds that the discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas treatment systems—i.e., scrubbers—is responsible for up to 9% of certain emissions of carcinogenic and environmentally harmful substances in the Baltic Sea—considerably more than was previously known. Furthermore, the number of ships equipped with scrubbers have tripled since the study was carried out.

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Toyota unveils electric sedan bZ3 with BYD battery and motor in China

CN EV Post

The sedan was jointly developed by Toyota, BYD and FAW Toyota, with the motor and battery coming from BYD. The post Toyota unveils electric sedan bZ3 with BYD battery and motor in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Fujitsu, Toyota Systems leverage Fujitsu’s quantum-inspired Digital Annealer to streamline automobile production sequence

Green Car Congress

Fujitsu Limited and Toyota Systems Corporation launched a new automobile production instruction system at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tsutsumi plant leveraging Fujitsu’s Quantum-Inspired Digital Annealer technology. The Digital Annealer offers users access to powerful combinatorial optimization problem-solving capabilities for challenges that prove difficult for conventional hardware.

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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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Problems At Electrify America? You Might Be Treating It Like A Gas Pump

CleanTechnica EVs

Over the last couple of months, Electrify America has been getting a lot of criticism about charging issues. Social media posts, YouTube videos, and even some articles in mainstream publications have piled on. While there are sometimes stations that are truly broken and completely out of order, it’s usually an error message that people run […].

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Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico

Electrek

Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Nuevo Leon, a Mexican state bordering Texas, as CEO Elon Musk meets with the governor. more…. The post Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Battery Longevity Needs To Meet A Minimum Standard For Consumer Confidence

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently read this article about an out of warranty EV battery failure at 170,000 km (105,633 miles) and realized that premature battery failure has the potential to become a serious issue that impedes EV adoption in the future because there are various battery formulations (some not as long lived as others) or customers will […].

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Jeep 4xe recall, Volvo EX90 battery, Nikola hydrogen stations, Foxtron EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is recalled for a battery fuse. Nikola plans to add 60 hydrogen stations with the help of government funds. Foxconn reveals more Foxtron EVs. And we look at why the Volvo EX90 electric SUV will get a big battery pack despite the added carbon footprint. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nearly 14,000 Jeep.

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Hyundai grew EV sales by 27% in Q3, but foreign automaker demand drop ‘seems inevitable’ in US

Electrek

Hyundai delivered another strong performance in the third quarter as several popular EV models led to 27% EV sales growth. However, analysts believe with the new tax credit provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, a drop in demand “seems inevitable” for foreign automakers like the Hyundai Group. more…. The post Hyundai grew EV sales by 27% in Q3, but foreign automaker demand drop ‘seems inevitable’ in US appeared first on Electrek.

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Nikola plans 60 hydrogen stations by 2026, aided by incentives

Green Car Reports

Nikola expects the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide a big boost to its efforts to establish a hydrogen network for its fuel-cell trucks. The company late last week said it would build 60 hydrogen fueling stations by 2026, thanks to lower costs enabled by the IRA's incentives, as well as state-level incentives. Some work is already.

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2023 Kia Niro EV price announced – starts at $39,450, available this month

Electrek

Kia has announced US pricing for the refreshed 2023 Kia Niro EV , which starts at $39,450, about $500 less than the outgoing model. The car will arrive at US dealers this month and will be available in all 50 states. more…. The post 2023 Kia Niro EV price announced – starts at $39,450, available this month appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla cuts prices for Model 3 and Model Y in China. And, in Australia …

The Driven EV News

Tesla has lowered prices for its EVs in the China market, but what does this mean for Australian prices? The post Tesla cuts prices for Model 3 and Model Y in China. And, in Australia … appeared first on The Driven.

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Berlin-Made Tesla Model Y To Get Mega Casts, Structural Battery Packs

InsideEVs

Tesla wants to implement front and rear mega casts as well as structural battery packs on the Model Y before the end of the year.

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Ampol to roll out 10-bay EV charging stations at some of its forecourts

The Driven EV News

Ampol to roll out 10-bay EV fast charging stations at some existing forecourts, and also plans "destination" charging at shopping centres. The post Ampol to roll out 10-bay EV charging stations at some of its forecourts appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla software update 2022.40.1 improves Sentry Mode, Dog Mode, charging efficiency & more

Teslarati

Tesla recently rolled out software update 2022.40.1. The recent over-the-air (OTA) update introduced improvements to Sentry Mode, Dog Mode, charging, radio stations, and driver door unlock mode. Update 2022.40.1’s release notes are listed below. Sentry Mode and Dog Mode. Sentry Mode and Doge Mode now work in tandem. Tesla drivers can activate both modes at the same time.

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China's Oct retail sales of NEVs expected to be 550,000 units, CPCA says

CN EV Post

In terms of retail sales, the penetration rate of NEVs in China is expected to be about 28.8 percent in October, down from 31.8 percent in September. The post China's Oct retail sales of NEVs expected to be 550,000 units, CPCA says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ford CEO shares F-150 Lightning’s official 0-60 mph under 4-seconds, faster than originally promised

Electrek

In recent Ford fashion (when it comes to EVs at least), the American automaker has once again underpromised and overdelivered. Its latest cheeky announcement came in the form of a tweet from Ford CEO Jim Farley, who just admitted the F-150 Lightning with an extended-range battery can travel 0-60 mph in under four seconds. A huge improvement from previously shared acceleration times and a hint that Ford may have originally been conservative about its pickup’s performance. more….

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CATL's EVOGO battery swap brand sees 3rd model to use its service

CN EV Post

Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën's Dongfeng Fukang ES600 sedan will have a variant that can use EVOGO's battery swap service. The post CATL's EVOGO battery swap brand sees 3rd model to use its service appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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XPeng 1024 Tech Day 2022 recap: Neural net autonomous driving, robotaxis, and ‘flying car’ footage

Electrek

XPeng completed its fourth annual 1024 Tech Day in China today, highlighting several of its latest technological breakthroughs in electric mobility. The presentation included several advancements in autonomous driving, robotic animals, and self-evolving AI platforms. Additionally, XPeng Inc. shared that its sixth generation eVTOL – the closest thing we’ve seen to an actual flying car – completed its maiden flight.

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Tesla sees 24% of Q3 revenue come from China

CN EV Post

The US remains Tesla's largest market, contributing 47.73 percent of revenue in the third quarter. The post Tesla sees 24% of Q3 revenue come from China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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All-electric Jeep Avenger stars in “Concentrated Freedom” digital series

Electric Cars Report

Jeep presented the first episode of “Concentrated Freedom”, a digital series entirely dedicated to the new Jeep Avenger, the first ever all-electric Jeep SUV. Created by Lunartic Productions, the episodes feature influencers who unveil the Jeep Avenger’s features in an original and entertaining way. Rabea Schif – German presenter, creative consultant, and fashion expert – […] The post All-electric Jeep Avenger stars in “Concentrated Freedom” digital series appeared

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Tesla adds 40 Supercharger stations in Chinese mainland in Sept

CN EV Post

Tesla expects to add Supercharger stations in 30 cities in October, including Xi'an, Shenyang, Zhengzhou and Nanjing. The post Tesla adds 40 Supercharger stations in Chinese mainland in Sept appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Business revolution: Toyota plans major backflip on EVs as it plays catch up to Tesla

The Driven EV News

Toyota caught out by pace of EV uptake, and is now considering a complete revamp of its strategy for fear it will left behind by Tesla and others. The post Business revolution: Toyota plans major backflip on EVs as it plays catch up to Tesla appeared first on The Driven.

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Li Auto's AI algorithm head reportedly to leave

CN EV Post

The outgoing Wang Yilun is mainly responsible for AI algorithm development work including smart driving perception and mapping at Li Auto, according to local media. The post Li Auto's AI algorithm head reportedly to leave appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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