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Volvo Cars divests its holding in Aurobay to Geely Holding; to be part of new Renault-Geely powertrain company

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars has a strategic direction to become fully electric by 2030 and shape the future of mobility. In line with those strategic ambitions, Volvo Cars will divest its 33% holding in Aurobay to Geely Holding. Aurobay will become part of the new global company specializing in hybrid and low- emission powertrains being formed by Renault and Geely. ( Earlier post.).

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2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron aims for 300 miles, gets faster charging

Green Car Reports

Audi on Tuesday revealed an extensive refresh for its large E-Tron electric SUV, with a renewed push toward better range and efficiency. It also gets a name change: The E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback will from 2023 on be called the Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback. The renaming strategy is part of what Audi is calling a new corporate identity.

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Ouster and Velodyne to merge to accelerate lidar adoption

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Ouster, a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar, and Velodyne, a leading global player in lidar sensors and solutions, have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. According to the companies, the key strengths of the combined company will include: Operational synergies across engineering, manufacturing, and general administration support an optimized cost-structure; Robust product offerings, including verticalized software, to serve a broad set of cu

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Honda e:N2 Concept previews EV look for China, perhaps beyond

Green Car Reports

A new Honda concept car previews the styling for future Honda EVs in China. Unveiled at the Fifth China International Import Expo, the Honda e:N2 concept previews future models in Honda's Chinese-market e:N line, which launched earlier this year with the e:NS1 and e:NP1 crossovers. Honda plans to launch 10 e:N models by 2027. The e:N2 concept.

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

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Kindred Motorworks partners with KORE Power on battery modules for electrified vintage cars and trucks

Green Car Congress

Kindred Motorworks, the San Francisco Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, has partnered with Idaho-based KORE Power, a developer of battery cell technology, to supply battery modules for the electrified models in the Kindred lineup. The first two vehicles that will benefit from this partnership are the Kindred VW Bus and the Kindred Chevy 3100 pickup truck, both of which are offered exclusively as EVs.

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In France, all large parking lots now have to be covered by solar panels

Electrek

In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that requires all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – be covered by solar panels. more…. The post In France, all large parking lots now have to be covered by solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Bus Boom: Northern Ireland Buying 100 Electric Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

The UK’s Translink has announced that it is excited about the Department for Infrastructure providing £88 million in funding to buy 100 zero-emission electric buses as well as EV charging infrastructure to support them. Translink says this “will be transformational in delivering a zero emission transport future for Northern Ireland.” Wrightbus will be supplying the […].

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GE Gas Power and Shell to collaborate on LNG decarbonization pathway using hydrogen

Green Car Congress

GE will collaborate with Shell to develop potential lower-carbon solutions aiming to reduce the carbon intensity of Shell’s LNG supply projects around the world; Under this agreement, GE will accelerate development for the use of 100% hydrogen as a low carbon fuel for gas turbines; Focus will be on hydrogen solutions for B&E class gas turbines used in LNG and power generation applications.

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New Formula E Porsche 99X Gen3 celebrates world premiere

Electric Cars Report

With the Porsche 99X Electric Gen3, Porsche heads into a new era of Formula E. The electric racing car, which underwent an evolution in the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, celebrated its world premiere in the Porsche Experience Center in Franciacorta, Italy. It will be fielded by the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team in […] The post New Formula E Porsche 99X Gen3 celebrates world premiere appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Geely and Renault Group to create global powertrain company for advanced hybrid and efficient ICE powertrains

Green Car Congress

Geely Holding Group, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (collectively “Geely”) and Renault Group have signed a non-binding framework agreement to create a new global leader to develop, manufacture and supply best-in-class hybrid powertrains and highly efficient ICE powertrains. Under the framework agreement, Geely and Renault Group will hold respective 50-50 equity stakes in the new company.

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

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Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% YoY. This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Fiat 500 was October’s best selling full electric. […].

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Shell to buy 3.25B liters of sugarcane cellulosic ethanol from Raizen

Green Car Congress

Shell has agreed to buy a total of 3.25 billion liters (860k gallons US) of sugar-cane cellulosic ethanol under a long-term agreement with Brazil’s Raízen. The low-carbon fuel is expected to be produced by five plants that Raízen plans to build in Brazil, bringing its total portfolio of cellulosic ethanol facilities to nine. Raizen produces its cellulosic ethanol from bagasse from the production of sugar and regular sugarcane ethanol.

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Electric MOKE Californian priced from $41,900 in the U.S.

Electric Cars Report

The Electric MOKE Californian is now available to order in the U.S. with prices starting at $41,900. Customers can reserve a build slot for a refundable fee of $990, but with sales limited to 325 cars per year they will need to act swiftly to avoid disappointment. Having announced it was returning to America after […] The post Electric MOKE Californian priced from $41,900 in the U.S. appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Lordstown Motors, Foxconn broaden partnership; $170M investment; first joint EV program

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Lordstown Motors (LMC), an original equipment manufacturer of electric vehicles focused on the commercial fleet market, and Foxconn Ventures Pte. Ltd., an affiliate of global technology company Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) reached an agreement pursuant to which Foxconn agreed to make additional equity investments in LMC of a combined $170 million.

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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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AEHRA reveals design of its ultra-premium electric SUV model

Electric Cars Report

AEHRA, the new global ultra premium electric automotive brand, has revealed the exterior design of its first model, an SUV. Presented to the global media in Milan, the city where AEHRA is headquartered, the radically different style of SUV delivers a revolution in automotive design. Uniquely unlocking the full design potential afforded by its state-of-the-art […] The post AEHRA reveals design of its ultra-premium electric SUV model appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Don’t get fossil fooled: EVs really are better for the climate

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Ev Explainer: Over its lifetime, the average electric vehicle produces less than half the carbon pollution of a petrol vehicle. Here's the key data. The post Don’t get fossil fooled: EVs really are better for the climate appeared first on The Driven.

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Ford Is #2 Electric Vehicle Seller In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

The top selling electric vehicle seller in the United States is no secret. Tesla has dominated US electric vehicle sales for years, with well over half of the market all to itself. However, other automakers are getting more serious, offering more compelling and more competitive electric cars, and providing some fun electric vehicle news. Ford […].

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NIO to report Q3 earnings on Nov 10, what to watch?

CN EV Post

"Our gross margin is meaningfully higher as we believe NIO will recognize the majority of its regulatory credit sales in 3Q, similar to last year," writes Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team. The post NIO to report Q3 earnings on Nov 10, what to watch? appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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8.5% Of New Cars In Italy Plugin Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Italy’s EV Market Continued To Lose Steam In September Originally published on opportunity:energy. There is no good news in sight for Italy’s EV market, which is witnessing a radical turn from the burgeoning growth of the past few years to a sudden, steady decline. Meanwhile, the rest of Europe continues to maintain strong growth trends […].

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Citroen strengthens its Plug-in Hybrid offering with updates for New C5 X and New C5 Aircross

Electric Cars Report

Citroen has revealed updates to the Plug-in Hybrid variants of New C5 X and New C5 Aircross. Playing a key role in Citroen’s energy transition strategy, the changes see New C5 X and C5 Aircross provide customers with increased electric-only range. Drivers now benefit from up to 41 miles of electric range (EAER WLTP Combined) […] The post Citroen strengthens its Plug-in Hybrid offering with updates for New C5 X and New C5 Aircross appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Boat Maker X Shore Speaks With CleanTechnica About Its New Vessel & The Company’s Future

CleanTechnica EVs

Much of the visibility electric vehicles enjoy right now is focused on electric cars, SUVs, and trucks. Fortunately, the electrification of transportation also includes water-based people movers. In the United States there may be as many as 12 million registered leisure craft. In Europe, that figure is about 6 million, according to the European Boating […].

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Volvo EX90 is finally unveiled, US pre-orders are open with a starting price under US$80,000

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A true seven-seater, all-electric SUV that further raises our standards in safety and a more sustainable lifestyle: the new Volvo EX90 represents the start of a new era for Volvo. Starting with this mode, the brand will unveil a new fully electric vehicle each year. By 2030, it aims to sell only BEVs and by 2040 it will be a climate-neutral company.

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Electric Vehicles Are Playing a Bigger Role at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Photo Gallery)

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday, I showcased an impressive display of Tesla mods at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. As the auto industry descends upon Sin City for the ultimate automotive experience, roaring engines and smoking tailpipes are typically the norm. But this year was definitely a bit different. Okay, let’s rewind a bit. The last time I attended […].

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Horizon Robotics CEO says NIO's new brand will use its chips

CN EV Post

Horizon Robotics entered into a partnership with NIO last week that will see one of the latter's new brand's models use its products, the chipmaker's CEO Yu Kai said. The post Horizon Robotics CEO says NIO's new brand will use its chips appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Lucid Sues Texas Over Direct Sales Ban

CleanTechnica EVs

Lucid is challenging the Texas dealer franchise law in federal court, arguing that it is anti-competitive and unfair to consumers.

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Lordstown Motors and Foxconn broaden strategic partnership

EV Specifications

Lordstown Motors and Foxconn announced that they reached an agreement pursuant to which Foxconn agreed to make additional equity investments in Lordstown Motors in the form of $70 million of LMC's Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and up to $100 million of a newly created Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

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Insurance registrations in 1st week of Nov: BYD 37,168, Tesla 11,195, NIO 2,852

CN EV Post

Li Auto with 2,224 units, XPeng with 1,115 units, Zeekr with 2,308 units and Neta with 1,896 units. The post Insurance registrations in 1st week of Nov: BYD 37,168, Tesla 11,195, NIO 2,852 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The new ID. Buzz impresses with innovative driver assistance systems

EV Specifications

Volkswagen is using fully integrated latest-generation assistance systems in the ID. Buzz. The optionally available Travel Assist with swarm data3/4 and Park Assist Plus with memory function are perfect examples of this. These systems can also be optionally ordered for all other newly produced ID. models from the ID.3 and ID.4 up to the ID.5. The optional Travel Assist can keep the vehicle in.

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Hummer electric ute and SUV sold out for at least two years

The Driven EV News

GMC says its first Hummer EV offerings - an electric ute and electric SUV - are sold out for more than two years. The post Hummer electric ute and SUV sold out for at least two years appeared first on The Driven.

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The new Audi Q8 e-tron is presented with improved range and design

EV Specifications

Audi has presented the new Audi Q8 e-tron lineup with improved range, efficiency and design. The lineup includes the following models: Audi Q8 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 491 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 505 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 55 e-tron - dual-motor, 300 kW, 664 Nm.

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Tesla (TSLA) earns 8 times more per car than Toyota

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is now earning eight times more per car than Toyota, and they are starting to notice back in Japan. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) earns 8 times more per car than Toyota appeared first on Electrek.

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Renault Group enters the third chpater of its Renaulution plan: Revolution

EV Specifications

Significantly ahead of its initial targets, Renault Group opens the third chapter of its Renaulution plan: Revolution. The organization aims at becoming a Next Gen automotive company built on 5 focused businesses addressing all the new value chains: Ampere: the first EV & Software pure player born from an OEM disruption. Alpine: a high-end zero-emission global brand with a racing pedigree.

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Lucid Motors Q3 2022 results: $195.5M in revenue, 1,400 Air deliveries, and Gravity SUV reservations

Electrek

Lucid Motors ($LCID) has posted its financial results for Q3 of 2022 ahead of its earnings call with investors later this afternoon. EV production and Air deliveries continue to grow while cash on hand continues to shrink. Still, Lucid Motors appears to be in good shape headed into 2023 as it looks to soon launch its second model, Project Gravity. more….

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Tesla's Earnings Per Car Are About Eight Times More Than Toyota's

InsideEVs

Tesla's margins are the stuff of dreams for legacy automakers. Hopefully, over time, the discrepancy will equalize.

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