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The Electric Circuit launches a pilot project on heavy vehicle charging

Green Car Congress

To support the expansion of electric transportation in Québec, the Electric Circuit is a{launching} a pilot project on heavy- and medium-duty vehicle charging. The initiative includes the installation of dedicated stations for safe charging that consider turning radius and trailer length. With the number of electric trucks on the roads expected to increase significantly over the next few years, the project aims to gain a better understanding of heavy-vehicle charging patterns and then to develop

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Toyota BZ3 electric sedan taps BYD battery tech—only for China

Green Car Reports

Toyota has launched a second electric car, but it's not coming to the United States. The Toyota BZ3 sedan was developed for the Chinese market under a joint venture between Toyota and Chinese automaker BYD, and will be produced and sold through Toyota's older joint venture with Chinese firm FAW. The BZ3 is based on the same e-TNGA platform used by.

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Magna investing $500M+ to expand in Michigan; two new plants, 1 expansion

Green Car Congress

Magna is investing more than $500 million to expand its operations in three different locations in Southeast Michigan. The company is expanding its facility in St. Clair (battery enclosures) and is opening new facilities in Shelby Township (powertrain) and Detroit (seating). The developments follow new business awards in these product areas, some of which support the growing electrification market.

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Kia EVs will also be made at Hyundai’s Georgia “Metaplant”

Green Car Reports

With Hyundai breaking ground on its mammoth $5.5 billion “Metaplant” near Savannah, Georgia, Kia confirmed on Tuesday that it too will have upcoming electric vehicles made at the facility. That was always a fair assumption, but now it’s a confirmation. As Hyundai announced in May, it plans to make up to 300,000 EVs annually at.

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

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Bosch begins electric motor production in Charleston; more than $260M in new investment

Green Car Congress

Bosch has begun production of electric motors at its Charleston, S.C. manufacturing facility. Additionally, the company plans to invest more than $260 million to expand further the production of electrification products at the site, which is expected to create at least 350 net new jobs by 2025. Electric motors from Bosch can deliver anywhere from 50 kilowatts to up to 500 kilowatts with torque ranging from 150 N·m to 1000 N·m.

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Lucid Air's home charger adds up to 80 miles per hour

Green Car Reports

Lucid is finally ready to start selling a home charger for its Air electric sedan. The automaker on Tuesday announced the launch of its Lucid Connected Home Charging Station with a $1,200 price tag. First mentioned by Lucid more than two years ago, the home charger takes advantage of the Air's 19.2-kw onboard charger to deliver up to 80 miles of.

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Mercedes CEO talks 800-volt future, electric G-Wagen

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is changing. For the German luxury brand that popularized the four-stroke combustion engine, the shift to electrification and carbon neutrality is about much more than propulsion. Like every other established and startup automaker, the industry faces an unprecedented crossroads where digitization, electrification, energy, and.

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Neste to supply the Air France-KLM Group with more than 1M tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Green Car Congress

Neste will supply the Air France-KLM Group with more than 1,000,000 tons (approximately 1.26 billion liters or 333 million gallons US) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ over a period of 8 years starting in 2023. This SAF agreement is one of the largest of its kind in the aviation industry and supports the Air France-KLM Group’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation sector.

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Mercedes CEO Q&A, US Kia EVs, Accord Hybrid, Lucid home charging at 80 mph: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia will make EVs in the U.S. Honda wants to bring excitement back to its Accord—including the hybrid, of course. Toyota is tapping BYD batteries for its BZ3, but only in China. The Lucid Air can charge really fast at home. And we talk to Mercedes’ CEO about EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In an interview with GCR.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks presenting several fully battery-electric trucks for construction applications at bauma

Green Car Congress

At this year’s bauma this week in Munich, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting several fully battery-electric trucks for construction site applications. At the event, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showing the concept prototype of the eActros LongHaul, which was presented for the first time at the IAA Transportation in September ( earlier post ), with an electric power take-off for semi-trailers such as tippers.

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

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GM says it will power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025

Electrek

General Motors (GM) today announced that it has finalized agreements to power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025. . more…. The post GM says it will power all of its US sites with clean energy by 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

Green Car Congress

Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM). The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. The Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio, which produced the previous CR-V Hybrid, will begin production of the 2023 CR-V hybrid in the coming

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William Li responds to why NIO sets up battery-making arm

CN EV Post

Making batteries is a normal strategy for automakers, said William Li. The post William Li responds to why NIO sets up battery-making arm appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Green Car Congress

Ford has given the 2023 Escape SUV a makeover that includes a stylish new ST-Line series, available 13.2-inch display with cloud-connected SYNC 4 Technology and new advanced driver-assistance system technologies. Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right).

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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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Vauxhall expands GSe line-up with new Grandland GSe

Electric Cars Report

Vauxhall has revealed the New Grandland GSe – a performance electrified version of the established family crossover, to sit alongside the recently announced All-New Astra GSe and All-New Astra Sports Tourer GSe as part of Vauxhall’s new GSe electrified performance sub-brand. The New Grandland GSe combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors – one […] The post Vauxhall expands GSe line-up with new Grandland GSe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Hyundai Motor Group breaks ground on Metaplant America dedicated EV and battery plant

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group officially broke ground today on Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC’s new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Mega site. ( Earlier post.). The $5.54-billion investment by the company and its affiliate suppliers was announced five months ago and includes plans to produce a diverse range of innovative Hyundai, Genesis and Kia electric vehicles (EVs) and a new battery manufacturing facility.

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BYD-Benz JV Denza begins deliveries of D9 MPV

CN EV Post

Since the D9's official launch, the model has received more than 30,000 orders with non-refundable deposits, Denza said. The post BYD-Benz JV Denza begins deliveries of D9 MPV appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Porsche to make tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid

Electrek

Porsche and Tesla have built up a sort of rivalry between the Taycan and Model S, and now the German automaker is reportedly looking to take the rivalry to a new level with a tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid, according to a new report. more…. The post Porsche to make tri-motor Taycan to compete with Tesla Model S Plaid appeared first on Electrek.

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Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G

The Driven EV News

Virta officially launches in Australia market with the unveil of the first superfast EV charger it is rolling out in partnership with Australia's Tetris Energy. The post Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD's flagship Han EV set to have new variant ready for post-subsidy era

CN EV Post

BYD is expected to release a Han EV variant with lower motor power in preparation for the complete withdrawal of purchase subsidies. The post BYD's flagship Han EV set to have new variant ready for post-subsidy era appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Mullen unveils I-GO urban delivery EV for European markets

Electric Cars Report

Electric-vehicle startup Mullen Automotive has secured exclusive sales, distribution and branding rights to the new compact urban delivery electric vehicle, the I-GO, which is fully EU Standard homologated and certified for sale in select European markets. Perfect for urban European markets, the I-GO bridges the gap between the growing demand for quick deliveries and space […] The post Mullen unveils I-GO urban delivery EV for European markets appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Presents Its New Megapack Factory In Lathrop, California

InsideEVs

It's expected to produce 40 GWh of battery systems annually.

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BYD partners with Brazil's largest car dealership Saga Group

CN EV Post

The first store of the partnership between BYD and Saga Group opened, bringing the number of BYD's offline dealership stores in the country to 10. The post BYD partners with Brazil's largest car dealership Saga Group appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Hyundai Motor Group Breaks Ground on Metaplant America Dedicated EV and Battery Plant

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, along with Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, and company officials, and state and local leaders, officially broke ground on Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC’s new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Mega site. The $5.54 billion investment by the company and its affiliate suppliers was announced […] The post Hyundai Motor Group Breaks Ground on Metaplant America Dedicated EV and Battery Plant appeared first on Electric Car

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Gotion to build 2 new battery projects with $1.6 billion investment

CN EV Post

Gotion will build a 20 GWh per year power cell project in Hefei, Anhui and a 10 GWh per year project in Liuzhou, Guangxi. The post Gotion to build 2 new battery projects with $1.6 billion investment appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla offering Autopilot Camera Upgrades to owners with FSD capability

Teslarati

Tesla is offering Autopilot camera upgrades to owners who have Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability and early production cameras. The offer comes right before Tesla’s wide release of FSD. According to an email shared with Teslarati , Tesla is offering complimentary Autopilot Camera upgrades. To avail of the offer, Tesla owners must schedule a new appointment with the company service team.

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CATL showcases energy storage products in Australia

CN EV Post

CATL is showcasing its products in Australia including EnerOne, an outdoor energy storage cabinet, and EnerC, a containerized liquid-cooled energy storage system. The post CATL showcases energy storage products in Australia appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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2023 Tesla Semi Gets Green Light From The EPA To Start Deliveries

InsideEVs

The EPA has granted the 2023 Tesla Semi a Certificate of Conformity, which allows for customer deliveries to begin.

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Tesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps up

Electrek

Tesla has unveiled its Megafactory in California for the first time as part of a hiring effort as it ramps up battery production. more…. The post Tesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps up appeared first on Electrek.

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Ampol partners with BYD to charge EV uptake across Australia

The Driven EV News

Australian petroleum giant teams with BYD to provide an integrated offering for electric vehicle charging both at home and on the road. The post Ampol partners with BYD to charge EV uptake across Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled

Electrek

Unplugged Performance is launching an aftermarket wheel for the Tesla Cybertruck – even before you can order the electric truck itself. more…. The post First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled appeared first on Electrek.

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“So smooth:” Students test drive solar car they spent three years designing

The Driven EV News

Two former engineering students finally take the solar-powered car they have painstakingly designed over three long years for a spin. The post “So smooth:” Students test drive solar car they spent three years designing appeared first on The Driven.

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John Z’s Daughter Launches Her OWN New Delorean

CleanTechnica EVs

This was always the pretty one.

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Ford plows ahead with electric vehicle rollout, scrapping Ford Fiesta production

Electrek

If you were planning to purchase a Ford Fiesta in the future, you might be out of luck. Ford announced Wednesday it would be dropping what was once one of the best-selling cars in the world to focus on its electric vehicle rollout. more…. The post Ford plows ahead with electric vehicle rollout, scrapping Ford Fiesta production appeared first on Electrek.

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