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IONETIC launches EV battery pack design platform

Green Car Congress

IONETIC , a UK start-up specializing in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, launched its EV battery pack design platform, which the company says can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. Producing a high-performance and safe battery pack solution has been expensive and time-consuming for many automotive companies.

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Buick offers dealer buyouts in advance of EV remake for GM brand

Green Car Reports

General Motors will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers uninterested in remaining with the brand for its EV remake, the head of Buick said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Friday. All of Buick's roughly 2,000 U.S. dealers will be given the opportunity to take a buyout, Global Buick boss Duncan Aldred said in the interview. He.

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Researchers propose new hybrid resistance spot-laser welding process to join aluminum to steel

Green Car Congress

Researchers from Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new hybrid resistance spot-laser welding process to join aluminum to steel. The process, described in an open-access paper in the journal Materials & Design , first conducts resistance spot welding of aluminum and steel dissimilar materials, followed by laser spot welding.

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Will the extra weight of EVs vs. ICE vehicles worsen road safety?

Green Car Reports

Current EVs generally weigh hundreds if not thousands more pounds than comparable internal-combustion vehicles due to heavy battery packs, and that might compromise road safety. So argues a recent Slate piece that suggests some of the latest EVs might pose more of a threat especially beyond the driver's seat, to other vehicles and other users of.

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

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Rolls-Royce will deliver mtu naval gensets for F126; SCR systems for IMO III compliance

Green Car Congress

DAMEN Naval and Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems have signed a contract to deliver 16 mtu diesel generator sets, for the four new F126 Frigates for the German Navy. Although DAMEN and Rolls-Royce, whose business unit Power Systems is based in Friedrichshafen, Germany, have a long-standing cooperation in shipbuilding, this is the first time a contract has been awarded for mtu naval diesel generator sets.

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California grid, Lucid Air Pure, Buick EV shift, EV weight gain and road safety: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid teases more affordable versions of its Air being made. Buick offers buyouts to its dealers unconvinced of the EV shift. An ongoing California heat wave serves to emphasize the importance of time-of-use rates and smart EV charging in the future. And are heavy EVs a concern for everyone else? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Amid a.

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Fiat Professional opens orders for the new all-electric E-Doblo in the UK

Electric Cars Report

Orders are now open at all UK Fiat Professional showrooms for the New Doblo and first all-electric iteration, the E-Doblo, with prices starting from £18,855 and £27,855 after plug-in van grant respectively. In addition to its diesel and petrol versions, the Doblo debuts in the world of e-mobility with an electric motor capable of guaranteeing […] The post Fiat Professional opens orders for the new all-electric E-Doblo in the UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Researchers at Korea University develop high-performance textile-based electrodes for watersplitting

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Korea University have developed high-performance, textile-based electrodes for watersplitting (WSE); the non-noblemetal-based electrodes can generate a large amount of hydrogen with low overpotentials and high operational stability. An open-access paper on their work is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. An electrochemical water-splitting reaction offers an effective pathway to generate hydrogen fuels and store electricity from various intermittent but re

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Switching to an EV can save households thousands on fuel costs

The Driven EV News

Australian households stand to save thousands on by switching to an electric vehicle according to Solar Citizens. The post Switching to an EV can save households thousands on fuel costs appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz electric motor subsidiary YASA appoints Jürgen Banken as new CEO

Green Car Congress

YASA , a pioneer in ultra-high performance electric drive technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, has appointed Jürgen Banken as its new CEO. An experienced business leader, Jürgen Banken succeeds Dr Chris Harris and assumes leadership responsibilities effective from today. YASA’s axial-flux electric motor technology offers the greatest efficiencies and highest power densities in class for the smallest size and weight.

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

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BYD's 1 millionth passenger car this year rolls off line

CN EV Post

It's a BYD Song Plus DM-i, and the family of models is BYD's best-selling, and China's best-selling SUV model. The post BYD's 1 millionth passenger car this year rolls off line appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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JERA and Uniper to collaborate on clean ammonia and LNG from the US

Green Car Congress

JERA & Uniper are collaborating to facilitate the development of the initial production of 2 MTPA of clean ammonia with expansion potential up to 8 MTPA, to accelerate the production and supply of zero-carbon fuels from the US for use in the US, Europe, Japan, and greater Asia. The proposed facility on the US Gulf Coast, developed by JERA Americas and ConocoPhillips, aims to produce hydrogen and convert it into clean ammonia to be supplied to JERA and Uniper under long-term sale and purchase agr

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IONETIC reveals EV battery pack technology cutting costs and development time for automotive manufacturers

Electric Cars Report

IONETIC, the dynamic UK start-up specialising in electric vehicle battery pack technology, launched its state-of-the-art EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. Producing a high-performance and safe battery pack solution has traditionally been expensive and time-consuming for many automotive […] The post IONETIC reveals EV battery pack technology cutting costs and development time f

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Five of Asia’s biggest economies are forecast to see dramatic solar growth

Electrek

Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember. more…. The post Five of Asia’s biggest economies are forecast to see dramatic solar growth appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Australia’s top 10 electric cars and brands in August and 2022 year

The Driven EV News

Electric car sales claim 4.4% of the auto market in August as sales volume nears 15,000 for 2022. Which brands and EV models are the winners? The post Australia’s top 10 electric cars and brands in August and 2022 year appeared first on The Driven.

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The further improved Mercedes-Benz SUSTAINEER: new innovations for more quality of life and driving safety in cities

Electric Cars Report

Last-mile vans that are locally emission-free, produce their own green electricity and can actively improve the air quality in cities: back in 2021, with the technology platform SUSTAINEER (SustainABILITY PIONeer), Mercedes-Benz Vans gave a specific preview of what sustainability in urban delivery traffic of the future could look like. Now the further improved all-electric van […] The post The further improved Mercedes-Benz SUSTAINEER: new innovations for more quality of life and driving s

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Fighting Climate Change with Heat Pumps

Energy Institute at HAAS

Heat pumps are cool. When new refrigerant regulations take hold, they’ll be much cooler. Today’s post is co-authored with Duncan Callaway. Geez, it’s hot. We’ve been sweltering through record-high temperatures … Continue Reading Fighting Climate Change with Heat Pumps.

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Should I Charge My EV Every Night? Can I Leave My EV Plugged In Overnight?

CleanTechnica EVs

The following are two common questions from new electric car owners and potential electric car owners: “Should I charge my EV every night?” and “Can I leave my EV plugged in overnight?” I’m going to tackle them both in a special BOGO/two-for-the-price-of-one article. The answer to the first question is variable, depending on one’s circumstances […].

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The road to commercialising fusion energy in the UK

Innovation News Network

Heather Lewtas from the UK Atomic Energy Authority details the UK’s efforts to commercialise fusion energy. The post The road to commercialising fusion energy in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Driven to Extremes team departs Oslo for Lisbon in 3,600 mile drive over five days in the Euro EV Marathon

Electric Cars Report

The Driven to Extremes team aiming to drive a fully electric Kia EV6 from Oslo, Norway, to Lisbon, Portugal, in just five days has left on its epic 3,600-mile adventure. Covering 15 countries in 120 hours, the challenge is inspired by an endurance test completed by Sir Stirling Moss 70 years ago, and designed to […] The post Driven to Extremes team departs Oslo for Lisbon in 3,600 mile drive over five days in the Euro EV Marathon appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Zugo Rhino review: A moped-inspired electric bike built for California-style cruising vibes

Electrek

I’ve been eyeing the Zugo Rhino electric bike for a while now, especially the version in that trippy color-changing indigo paint job. I finally got the chance to test out not one but two of them when the company let me put some good honest miles on the step-over and step-through variants of the Zugo Rhino. Having spent some fun saddle time on both of them, I can tell you that the bikes give you exactly the type of ride you’d expect just from looking at them – a powerful and fun joyride that is s

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Tesla Powerwall customers continue to help California’s grid

Teslarati

Tesla Powerwall customers continue to help California as the grid struggles in the face of an extreme heatwave and the looming possibility of rolling blackouts. Today Bloomberg reported that the state declared another power grid emergency and noted that backouts could happen. Elliot Mainzer, CEO of the California Independent System Operator (Caiso) said that rotating outages were a possibility today.

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The Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike carries a passenger the fun, old-fashioned way

Electrek

Just when you thought you’d seen everything in the e-bike industry, here comes an electric bike that makes you go, “Hmmm, now that I like.” It’s called the Mod Easy SideCar , and it’s exactly what it looks like: an awesome-looking retro-themed electric bike with a functional sidecar. more…. The post The Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike carries a passenger the fun, old-fashioned way appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid totaled by Service Center employee, leaving owner without answers

Teslarati

A $155,000 Tesla Model S Plaid was totaled several days after the owner dropped the vehicle off for a Service appointment. Now, the owner is attempting to find answers. After dropping his Model S Plaid with only a few thousand miles off at the Plano, Texas Tesla Service Center on Wednesday, August 24, owner Jeff said he received a call on Tuesday, August 30, from an employee. “We have some bad news,” Jeff heard over the phone. “Your car was totaled.” “I thought it w

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Tesla is still having issues ramping up 4680 battery cell production, report says

Electrek

Tesla is still having some issues in ramping up production of its new 4680 battery cell and especially its dry-coating technology, according to an interesting albeit strange new report. more…. The post Tesla is still having issues ramping up 4680 battery cell production, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Fleetpool ordered €50 million worth of Teslas in 2022

Teslarati

Fleetpool, a car subscription provider in Cologne, Germany, announced that it placed an order for over €50 million in Tesla vehicles this year. In its press release ( translated from German ), the company said that its portion of EVs has grown to over 30% and is twice as high as the overall market. Fleetpool placed an order for several Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys and plans to offer them to both private and corporate customers.

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Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating

Electrek

Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles. more…. The post Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating appeared first on Electrek.

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Bargersville Police Dept shares photo of Tesla police vehicle charging

Teslarati

The Bargersville Police Department shared a photo of one of its Tesla police vehicles charging with The Tesla Life on Twitter. In 2019, The Bargersville Police Department in Indiana became one of the first police departments in the U.S. to add a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet as an official patrol vehicle. The decision has influenced several other police departments around the nation and the world to add Tesla vehicles to their fleets over the past few years.

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Snow Lake Lithium expects its all-electric mine to produce enough lithium to power 5 million EVs in North America

Electrek

Although it has only explored 1% of its 55,000 acre site in Canada, carbon-conscious mining company Snow Lake Lithium believes it can enable a massive domestic supply of the chemical element to EV automakers when it begins commercial mining. The company expects its all-electric mine to source enough lithium to power up to 500,000 EVs in North America each year, which could prove vital in the US as the automotive industry shifts its supply chains domestically in order to qualify for revised feder

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Former XPeng head of voice recognition reportedly to join NIO

CN EV Post

NIO's in-car voice assistant's capabilities are expected to get a boost, with an industry veteran who had left XPeng reportedly joining it. The post Former XPeng head of voice recognition reportedly to join NIO appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Honda locks up additional EV battery minerals in new partnership with Hanwa

Electrek

After standing by for the better part of the year and watching other automakers aggressively convert their fleets to electric, Honda seems to be having an epiphany. Honda is forming a new partnership with materials trading company, Hanwa, to source critical EV battery materials. more…. The post Honda locks up additional EV battery minerals in new partnership with Hanwa appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla tops New Zealand EV cars sales in August

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y topped the EV sales charts in New Zealand in August. The Motor Industry Association ( MIA ) reported 10,940 new passenger car and SUV registrations in New Zealand in August 2022, up 138.6% year-over-year. Last year, New Zealand’s new passenger cars and SUVs registrations only reached 4,585 units. Fossil fuel vehicles still dominated New Zealand’s new car registrations in August.

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Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability

Electrek

Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is ramping up Powerwall production and will finally increase the availability of the home battery pack. more…. The post Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability appeared first on Electrek.

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High-performance fluoropolymers for lithium-ion batteries

Innovation News Network

Gujarat Fluorochemicals will now supply high-quality fluoropolymers and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. The post High-performance fluoropolymers for lithium-ion batteries appeared first on Innovation News Network.