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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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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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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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GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

Green Car Congress

As much as skeptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen is a non-starter, it appears that significant research and development is being conducted into the technology across geographies. China, despite being one of the world’s largest producers and market for electric vehicles (EVs), is actively exploring alternate energy technologies for automobiles to meet its sustainability goals, including hydrogen internal combustion engines (H 2 ICEs) for commercial vehicle

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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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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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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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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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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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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Tesla Cybertruck visits Franz von Holzhausen’s alma mater

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck showed up at Franz von Holzhausen’s alma mater, the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. . According to the Reddit user Logical Human, Tesla’s uniquely-designed Cybertruck was present during the Art Center’s alumni show. A Cybertruck prototype was displayed along with other vehicles. The Art Center College of Design is said to be one of the leading schools for automotive design. .

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Ora to launch new EV model Lightning Cat on Oct 31

CN EV Post

Ora seems to be toning down the rhetoric about its vehicles being female-friendly, as its sales have continued to decline over the past few months. The post Ora to launch new EV model Lightning Cat on Oct 31 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Artemis I: A mission to the Moon

Innovation News Network

As NASA's first Artemis mission to the Moon prepares to launch, ESA's Philippe Deloo explores the organisation's involvement in the mission. The post Artemis I: A mission to the Moon appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Phone maker Meizu set to sell cars in its stores

CN EV Post

Meizu is designing bigger flagship stores that will showcase vehicles. The post Phone maker Meizu set to sell cars in its stores appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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How nickel mining will be essential for powering the clean energy transition

Innovation News Network

Discover everything about nickel and how it will be crucial to the clean energy transition, powering a range of green technologies. The post How nickel mining will be essential for powering the clean energy transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Entry-level Tesla Model Y no longer offers free silver paint in China

CN EV Post

The price cut seems to be having a noticeable effect on Tesla's increased orders, with one Tesla salesperson saying she worked overtime until 2 am on Monday. The post Entry-level Tesla Model Y no longer offers free silver paint in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Hyundai UK announces IONIQ 6 First Edition pricing and specification

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification of the IONIQ 6 First Edition, the first model in the eagerly anticipated IONIQ 6 range and the second model of the IONIQ all-electric-vehicle line-up brand. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 6 is equipped with an array of advanced technologies and a […] The post Hyundai UK announces IONIQ 6 First Edition pricing and specification appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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FUSO presents the Next Generation eCanter with roll-off tipper for the construction industry

Electric Cars Report

Robust, efficient and battery-electric: Daimler Truck subsidiary FUSO is presenting the Next Generation eCanter with roll-off tipper for the construction industry at bauma 2022. The Next Generation eCanter exhibited at the FUSO booth B439 (Hall B4) is an 8.55-ton truck equipped for the first time with a roll-off tipper from UNSINN as well as a […] The post FUSO presents the Next Generation eCanter with roll-off tipper for the construction industry appeared first on Electric Cars Report.