Wed.Nov 09, 2022

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Renault Group and Google partner on digital architecture for software-defined vehicles

Green Car Congress

Renault Group and Google announced an expanded partnership aimed at designing and delivering the digital architecture for the “Software Defined Vehicle” (SDV) and accelerating the group's digitalization. The two partners will develop a set of onboard and offboard software components that are dedicated to the SDV and will grow synergies and use cases related to the group’s “Move to Cloud” strategy.

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2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV looks to brand's EV future

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Volvo EX90 will be the car that cements the Swedish maker’s pivot into electric vehicles for North America. Revealed to the world Wednesday morning in Stockholm, this new battery-electric seven-seat crossover is the successor to the XC90 SUV that redefined the brand and captured awards all over the world when it debuted in 2016.

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RecycLiCo Battery Materials Advances to lithium recovery stage of demonstration plant project

Green Car Congress

RecycLiCo Battery Materials (formerly American Manganese), a battery materials company focused on the development of novel and environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery recycling and upcycling technologies, and its R&D partner Kemetco Research provided an operational update on the RecycLiCo hydrometallurgical demonstration plant in Vancouver, Canada.

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NIO ET5 makes top 10 list of best-selling premium sedans in China for 1st time

CN EV Post

October was the first full delivery month for the ET5. Deliveries of the model began on September 30, with 221 units delivered in September. The post NIO ET5 makes top 10 list of best-selling premium sedans in China for 1st time appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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EIA expects continued high prices for diesel and home heating oils

Green Car Congress

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that low inventories of distillate fuels, which are primarily consumed as diesel fuel and heating oil, will lead to high prices through early 2023. According to EIA’s November Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), diesel prices will remain higher than $5 per gallon the remainder of the year, and bills for homes that use heating oil will increase by 45% this winter season compared with last winter.

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100,000th Porsche Taycan Rolls Off The Production Line

Electric Cars Report

On 7 November, the 100,000th Taycan rolled off the production line. The milestone car left the assembly line about three years after production first started at the main plant in Zuffenhausen in September 2019. The Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S is destined for a customer in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to have […] The post 100,000th Porsche Taycan Rolls Off The Production Line appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Advancing Industrial Internet of Things cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

Read about the new 5G-enabled AI-based malware classification system that optimises cybersecurity for the Industrial Internet of Things. The post Advancing Industrial Internet of Things cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz being introduced with new intelligent assistance systems

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van is being introduced with new intelligent assistance systems that can make driving even more convenient and also increase safety. The vehicle can use swarm data (Travel Assist with swarm data) and learn recurring parking maneuvers (Park Assist Plus with memory function). 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.

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Honda unveils EM1 e two wheeler for European market

Electric Cars Report

Honda unveiled its full European motorcycle range for the upcoming season at the EICMA in Milan. Highlights include the return of Honda Translap legend, a totally new urban naked machine, and the unveiling of Honda’s first European EV two wheeler. Due for release in summer 2023, the EM1 e: is the first Honda EV two […] The post Honda unveils EM1 e two wheeler for European market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ames Lab team improves rare-earth-free MnBi magnets through microstructure engineering

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute (CMI) and Ames National Laboratory have improved the properties of a rare-earth-free permanent magnet material and demonstrated the process can be upscaled for manufacturing. The researchers developed a new method of manufacturing manganese bismuth (MnBi) magnets based on microstructure engineering.

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

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All-new electric Volvo EX90 unveiled: the start of a new era for Volvo Cars

Electric Cars Report

A true seven-seater, all-electric SUV that further raises standards in safety and a more sustainable lifestyle: the new Volvo EX90 represents the start of a new era for Volvo Cars. Starting with the Volvo EX90, the Swedish automaker will reveal one new fully electric car each year. By 2030, the company aims to sell only […] The post All-new electric Volvo EX90 unveiled: the start of a new era for Volvo Cars appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Qualcomm and Renault Group to co-develop centralized platform architecture for software-defined EVs

Green Car Congress

Renault Group and Qualcomm Technologies intend to take their technology collaboration one step further with plans to deliver a centralized compute architecture for Renault’s next-generation of software defined vehicles. Known as “Software Defined Vehicle” (SDV) Platforms, the high-performance automotive platforms would be based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and support digital cockpit, connectivity, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

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Heat pumps are now mandatory in new homes in Washington State

Electrek

Washington State will require new homes and apartments to have heat pumps installed from July 2023, the State Building Code Council ruled on Friday. more…. The post Heat pumps are now mandatory in new homes in Washington State appeared first on Electrek.

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SMUD and Japan’s TEPCO partner on vehicle-grid integration technologies

Green Car Congress

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), Japan’s largest electric utility, will collaborate on vehicle-grid integration technologies with the purpose of accelerating transportation electrification and decarbonization. As a pioneering utility for EV charging technologies in Japan, TEPCO has long been dedicated to establishing EV infrastructure such as development of a fast charger standard (CHAdeMO).

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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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Tesla, Zoom announce team-up for in-car video conferencing

Electrek

Tesla and Zoom have announced that they are officially teaming up to bring video conferencing inside Tesla vehicles. more…. The post Tesla, Zoom announce team-up for in-car video conferencing appeared first on Electrek.

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BASF and Moleaer partner to enhance copper recovery at existing mines

Green Car Congress

Global chemical company BASF and Moleaer , a developer of industrial-scale nanobubble technology, announced an exclusive partnership. This partnership will combine expertise in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, gas transfer, and nanobubble technology to develop innovative processes for mining. The initial aim is to target the copper leaching process and improve extraction rates of copper ores containing high levels of chalcopyrite, which have historically been difficult to leach.

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Volvo Embraces The Fully Electric Future With The Reveal Of The 7-Seater EX90

CleanTechnica EVs

Swedish automaker Volvo has long been known for its high-quality vehicles, with a focus on safety-first designs. More recently, the automaker embraced the fully electric future with a commitment to sell only full electric vehicles by 2030. As part of the 2030 plan, Volvo will introduce a new fully electric vehicle each year leading up […].

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Infinitum secures $30M; air-core motor

Green Car Congress

Infinitum, creator of the air-core motor ( earlier post ), secured $30 million in additional growth capital from Riverstone Holdings Latin America, Alliance Resource Partners, Caterpillar Venture Capital and Cottonwood Technology Fund. The funds will be used to expedite commercial and industrial motor production by expanding and fully automating assembly at the company’s 65,000 square foot facility in Mexico to meet a significant increase in demand.

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New AI model can help prevent damaging data breaches

Innovation News Network

Experts have devised a new AI model that can mimic and detect data breaches to preserve security and advance the use of query-based systems. The post New AI model can help prevent damaging data breaches appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Stanford study finds charging Li-ion cells at different rates boosts the lifetimes of EV battery packs

Green Car Congress

Stanford University researchers have devised a new way to make lithium-ion battery packs last longer and suffer less deterioration from fast charging. The research, published in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology , shows how actively managing the amount of electrical current flowing to each cell in a pack, rather than delivering charge uniformly, can minimize wear and tear.

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Polestar Gets $1.6 Billion Lifeline from Volvo Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Thanks to a $1.6 billion injection of cash from some major stakeholders, Polestar has enough runway to make it through 2023.

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2023 Kia EV6 Starting Price Rises To Nearly $50,000 After Base Trim Dropped

Electric Cars Report

Kia America today announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. Entering its second model year, the EV6 CUV starts at an MSRP $48,500 (excludes $1,295 destination fee). With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD. The new starting price is […] The post 2023 Kia EV6 Starting Price Rises To Nearly $50,000 After Base Trim Dropped appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Canada Orders Chinese Companies To Divest From Critical Materials Operations

CleanTechnica EVs

Canada has ordered three companies based in China to divest from lithium companies doing business in Ontario and other provinces.

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2023 Audi Q8 e-tron revealed with more battery capacity and faster charging

Electric Cars Report

Audi entered the age of electromobility in 2018 with the e-tron. Since then, the model has been setting standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The introduction of the new Audi Q8 e-tron will build on the success story of this electric pioneer. The flagship electric SUV and Sportback boast an optimized drivetrain, improved aerodynamics, […] The post 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron revealed with more battery capacity and faster charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Audi e-tron Q8 Arrives Next Spring, Comes In 3 Flavors

CleanTechnica EVs

The Audi e-tron has now become the Audi Q8 e-tron with new, higher torque motors. Deliveries will start in the spring.

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“A new era has begun:” Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV

The Driven EV News

Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV, a potential 7-seater with quick acceleration and strong safety features. The post “A new era has begun:” Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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Geely's Zeekr To Enter European Market In 2023 With 001 EV

InsideEVs

The premium EV brand's CEO said an official announcement will be made at the end of this month.

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NIO ET7 wins Germany's prestigious Golden Steering Wheel award

CN EV Post

NIO officially launched the ET7, EL7 and ET5 in Europe last month, with deliveries of the ET7 already starting on October 17, although it is currently only available in lease model. The post NIO ET7 wins Germany's prestigious Golden Steering Wheel award appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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BYD Super Premium Hard-Core SUV Coming In Early 2023 — With Video

CleanTechnica EVs

The first BYD super premium off-road vehicle is scheduled to arrive early next year and cost as much as $200,000. The line forms on the right!

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China NEV sales reach record 714,000 units in Oct, CAAM data show

CN EV Post

China's auto industry is currently maintaining momentum in production and wholesale sales, but growth in the consumer market has been slightly sluggish, the CAAM said. The post China NEV sales reach record 714,000 units in Oct, CAAM data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Australian company strikes record deal to roll out kerbside charging points

The Driven EV News

EVX announces plans to install 1,000 kerbside charging points across Australia in collaboration with UK EV charging company Connected Kerb. The post Australian company strikes record deal to roll out kerbside charging points appeared first on The Driven.

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Road Test: Ford 2022 F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4X4 PowerBoost Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future. The Future Is Here. Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. How about giving it a 3.3-liter PowerBoost hybrid engine to go along with the: non-hybrid 3.3-liter EcoBoost V6; 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 5.0-liter V8; 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, and. the Lightning EV.

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Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods

Innovation News Network

Researchers have discovered that natural pest control methods for sustainable farming are threatened by air pollution. The post Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla "Recalls" 40,000 Model S And Model X For Power Steering Issue

InsideEVs

Tesla claims it has already fixed 97 percent of the recalled vehicles via an over-the-air software update.

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