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US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment (2023 CMA), which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. Based on the results of the Assessment, DOE has determined the 2023 DOE Critical Materials List of energy-specific critical and near-critical materials through 2035.

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2025 Volvo EX30: Next year’s most important EV comes from China?

Green Car Reports

What makes the 2025 Volvo EX30, in rear-wheel-drive form with a projected range rating of 275 miles, possible at its remarkable starting price of around $35,000—the price that tripped up Tesla some years ago? It’s undoubtedly the EX30’s manufacture in China, where labor costs are roughly akin to those in Mexico. The EX30.

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Trucks moved two-thirds of freight tonnage and three-fourths of freight value in US in 2021

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Trucking moved two-thirds of US domestic freight in terms of tonnage and three-fourths of freight in terms of value in 2021, according to analysis by the US Department of Energy (DOE). “Air” includes shipments moved by air or a combination of truck and air in commercial or private aircraft. “Other and unknown” includes movements not elsewhere classified such as flyaway aircraft, and shipments for which the mode cannot be determined.

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Chevy nixes $44,995 Blazer EV, hails $30,000 Equinox EV and future Bolt

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet has canceled plans for a base 1LT version of the Blazer EV, the brand confirmed to Green Car Reports on Monday. The detail, which GM hadn’t yet confirmed publicly, came in follow-up queries regarding its announcement regarding first deliveries of the 2024 Chevy Blazer, initially in RS AWD versions. Chevrolet clarified that the.

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

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Teamsters notified that Yellow Corp. ceasing operations, filing for bankruptcy

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The Teamsters Union was served legal notice on Monday that Yellow Corp.—one of the US’ largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers—is ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Today’s news is unfortunate but not surprising. Yellow has historically proven that it could not manage itself despite billions of dollars in worker concessions and hundreds of millions in bailout funding from the federal government.

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Ford lowers EV targets for 2023, points to cost

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Ford is lowering its 2023 EV production targets, pointing to vehicle prices as a reason for the slowdown. The automaker now expects to be building 600,000 EVs a year sometime in 2024, Ford CEO Jim Farley said Monday in a discussion of the automaker's quarterly earnings report. Ford has been saying since 2021 (when it doubled EV targets) that it.

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Chevy drops base Blazer EV, Ford lowers EV targets, EX30 taps into China: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford lowers EV expectations this year. The base $45,000 Blazer EV isn’t arriving. And how will Volvo manage to deliver an EV at the $35,000 Tesla struggled with? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has dropped plans for a $44,995 Blazer EV 1LT version, the company revealed to Green Car Reports Monday. Although with a base.

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Honda equipping new European B-segment e:Ny1 electric SUV with integrated axle drive from Vitesco Technologies

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Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is delivering its integrated axle drive EMR3 (3 rd generation, Electronics Motor Reducer) to Honda for its new B-segment all-electric SUV. In Europe this vehicle, based on Honda’s new e:N Architecture F, will be marketed under the name e:Ny1. ( Earlier post.

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Carlton Power granted permission for £750m UK battery energy storage system

Innovation News Network

Carlton Power has secured planning permission to develop a £750m battery energy storage system in Greater Manchester, the largest worldwide. The post Carlton Power granted permission for £750m UK battery energy storage system appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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J.B. Hunt to purchase 10 battery-electric, 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks from Nikola

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Nikola Corporation and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced an agreement in which subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will purchase 13 Nikola zero-emission Class 8 trucks as the transportation company focuses on its sustainability efforts and reducing the intensity of its carbon emissions. The initial truck order will include 10 battery-electric and three hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, with delivery of the first vehicles expected in August 2023.

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

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Comment on Nio delivers record 20,462 vehicles in Jul, new ES6 exceeds 10,000 units by John Hanna

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@渡海 In reply to 渡海. Evidently you consider NIO management will be losers too; you are excited about the idea of NIO trying to attain 50K LESS than NIO management's "confident' forecast made in April. 20k per month from here gives a 2023 total of ~175K. Ouch!

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Rio Tinto to acquire copper exploration assets and enter joint venture with Codelco in Chile

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Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase Pan American Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda S.A. (ADLF), a company with exploration tenements in Chile’s prospective Atacama region, and to enter a joint venture with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile ( Codelco ) to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda’s assets. Aqua de la Falda started as a joint venture between Codelco and Canadaa-based Yamana Gold.

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Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked

Electrek

A rare video of Tesla’s Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas has leaked as the electric truck is believed to be close to hitting the market. more… The post Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked appeared first on Electrek.

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Rio Tinto commits $150M to Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London

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Rio Tinto has committed $150 million to create a Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London to find innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition. The ‘Rio Tinto Center for Future Materials’ will fund research programs to transform the way vital materials are produced, used and recycled, and make them more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.

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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 plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas

Electrek

Tesla has submitted a plan to build nine electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas. more… The post Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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US Air Force and eVTOL company Archer enter into contracts worth up to $142M

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Archer Aviation, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company, has significantly expanded its partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) by signing new contracts with the US Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. This new execution phase of the partnership includes the delivery of up to six of Archer’s Midnight aircraft to the Air Force, the sharing of additional flight test data and certification related test reports, pilot training, and the developmen

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Ford says F-150 Lightning price cuts are driving up orders as production ramp begins

Electrek

Good news for those looking to buy Ford’s electric truck. Ford Motor announced Tuesday that F-150 Lightning orders have increased by 600% following the drastic price cuts last month. The automaker says it’s now on track to triple annual production capacity by this fall to meet the higher demand. more… The post Ford says F-150 Lightning price cuts are driving up orders as production ramp begins appeared first on Electrek.

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EVgo and GM Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall as Part of Metropolitan Charging Collaboration

Electric Cars Report

EVgo, one of the largest public fast charging networks in the U.S., and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding collaboration to expand fast charging infrastructure. First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast charging […] The post EVgo and GM Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall as Part of Metropolitan Charging Collaboration appeared first on Electric Cars

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Get EV Ready Checklist: Your New Electric School Bus Fleet

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Future school buses are just around the corner; more campuses are upgrading their school bus fleets to new quiet, sustainable, electric-powered models. Here's your five-step checklist to get electric buses charged and ready. The post Get EV Ready Checklist: Your New Electric School Bus Fleet appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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Used Car of the Day: 1975 Datsun 280Z

The Truth About Cars

Today's UCOTD takes us back to the 1970s, as this 52,000-mile 1975 Datsun 280Z, which comes to us from Pennsylvania, is on sale for $25,000. The seller says this car is in good condition and has been covered and garaged its entire life. It apparently has all the original parts except for the shift knob and boot -- and the seller still has those parts.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV to start at $109,300

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With its spacious interior, advanced technology and performance-oriented drive concept, the AMG EQE SUV is the most versatile electric vehicle in the performance and sports car brand’s portfolio. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is now available in U.S. dealerships and starts at $109,300. The Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV features an extensive list of standard equipment for […] The post 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV to start at $109,300 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota

Electrek

A new three-row Subaru electric SUV is expected to hit the market in the next few years. Toyota will build the EV at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. more… The post Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota appeared first on Electrek.

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Harnessing the power of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles

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Learn more about how bidirectional charging makes electric vehicles suitable for use as mobile electricity storage units. The post Harnessing the power of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Audi Q6 e-tron with second-generation digital OLED technology

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This innovation will permanently change automotive light design and car-to-X communication: With second-generation digital OLED rear lights, the Audi Q6 e-tron is taking light design, range of functions, and road safety to a new level. Audi is gradually developing the technology into intelligent displays that can communicate with other road users by displaying information via the exterior […] The post The Audi Q6 e-tron with second-generation digital OLED technology appeared first on Elect

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Guess Who's Back -- 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Marks Return of an Iconic Name

The Truth About Cars

Toyota's Land Cruiser is back after three years. And it will have a base price in the mid-$50,000s. There will be just one powertrain -- an i-Force Max hybrid setup that pairs a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a 48-horsepower electric motor that's juiced by a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack. The electric motor will be integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Can You Power Your House (V2L) With Your EV? Part 2

CleanTechnica EVs

Please be aware that I am not an electrician and do not pretend to have any technical expertise. I am exploring the possibilities of what can actually done with EVs when necessary. You can read part 1 of this exploration into V2L capability here.

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Ford Plans to Continue V8 Production for as Long as Possible

The Truth About Cars

As automakers convert their gas vehicle lineups to electric models, it’s not surprising that the big, thirsty engines are among the first to go. Ford, a pioneer of V8 engines and muscle cars, is certainly no exception, but the automaker’s executives aren’t giving up on displacement just yet. Speaking to the Australian publication Carsales , Ford Performance Motorsports global director Mark Rushbrook said the company had not defined an endpoint to V8 production.

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Tesla’s Workaround To Unfriendly States? Build Showrooms On Tribal Lands

CleanTechnica EVs

Over Tesla’s 20 years in business, the company has ruffled a few feathers from those who want to maintain the status quo. Of course, traditional automakers and fossil fuel companies were opposed to Tesla’s very existence from the beginning, for obvious reasons. Tesla showed the world that EVs could be both practical and fun.

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Nissan Z Nismo Gets Modest Power Bump and Loses Manual Option

The Truth About Cars

Nissan pulled back the curtain on the new Z Nismo, officially showing the car that so many have speculated about in recent months. It gets a tiny bit more power, some handling upgrades, and one fewer transmission choice: It's automatic only. The car’s twin-turbo V6 is cranked up by 20 horsepower for a total of 420, and torque is up to 384 pound-feet.

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Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control

Electrek

NHTSA announced that it launched a new investigation into newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over 12 reports drivers are losing steering control and power steering. more… The post Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control appeared first on Electrek.

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Junkyard Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan

The Truth About Cars

In 1931, Buick introduced the world to its first big sedan with an eight-cylinder engine (which wasn't a V8 but did have overhead valves ) driving the rear wheels. It seemed that such cars would always be available in Buick showrooms, but it turned out that the very last ones were the 1992-1996 Roadmasters. Here's one of those cars, found near Pikes Peak last winter.

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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements

EV Specifications

onsemi announced a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) for Magna to integrate onsemi's EliteSiC intelligent power solutions into its eDrive systems. By integrating onsemi's industry-leading EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna eDrive systems can offer better cooling performance and faster acceleration and charging rates, improving efficiency and increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Chevy Axes Entry-Level Blazer EV - For Now

The Truth About Cars

The General is set to launch several new electric vehicles this year, including the Blazer EV. When the model was first announced, it was indicated there would be an entry-level trim called the 1LT checking in at around $45,000. Fresh information tells us that’s no longer the case, at least for now. A press release from GM talking about the new Blazer EV listed numerous trims but eagle eyes quickly spotted the lack of a 1LT option.

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Bboxx & Spiro Sign Major Asset Financing Deal For Electric Motorcycles

CleanTechnica EVs

I have been quite bullish on the transition to electric mobility on the African continent. That’s because there are quite a number of factors that will help catalyze the transition at a much faster pace than most expect.