Thu.May 11, 2023

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Goodyear announces first tire to use carbon black produced via methane pyrolysis; Monolith’s carbon black

Green Car Congress

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a new tread formulation for its ultra-high performance, all-season ElectricDrive GT tire, tuned for electric vehicles, in size 235/40R19. The specialized tread compound that provides enhanced all-season traction will include Monolith carbon black produced by methane pyrolysis. This tire, which will be manufactured with this specific carbon black, is the first tire for sale in the industry to have this type of carbon black produced by Monolith.

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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026

Green Car Reports

Toyota made a number of announcements that suggest it might be stepping up its electric vehicle strategy versus what has been previously announced. In an annual roundup of the company’s financial results presented on Wednesday, president and CEO Koji Sato stated that it plans to launch ten models ranging from luxury vehicles to compact cars.

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Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive partner to develop high-performance vehicle with hydrogen engine

Green Car Congress

Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive have established a strategic partnership for developing high-performance hydrogen engine vehicles. The first step of the joint activities is to construct a demonstration vehicle based on the Ligier JS2 R. Compared to the production vehicle, the hydrogen-powered Ligier JS2 RH2 will be equipped with a new type of carbon monocoque featuring three integrated hydrogen tanks.

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Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be more

Green Car Reports

It’s easy to miss the most important thing about the refreshed 2024 XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. These models, which I drove last week near Volvo’s Gothenburg headquarters, make the rear wheels the primary drive wheels for the first time in a Volvo in decades. Yet they don’t look much different than their 2023 equivalents.

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

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AIChE and IChemE to build global alliance on hydrogen

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The American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE ) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers ( IChemE )—two leading professional societies dedicated to advancing the application of chemical engineering expertise internationally—have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on building a global alliance centered on the use of hydrogen.

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Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.1 rolling out to customers

Teslarati

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.1 is rolling out to customers right in time to test it over the weekend. Only a few Tesla FSD Beta testers have reported downloading update version 11.4.1. Tesla will likely roll out the update to more Beta testers over the next few days. FSD Beta V11.4.1’s release notes were rolled out yesterday before customers downloaded them.

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New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel

Electrek

New footage of a refreshed Tesla Model 3 has leaked, giving a peek at the interior for the first time – including a new steering wheel. more… The post New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel appeared first on Electrek.

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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

Green Car Congress

DENSO and United Semiconductor Japan Co., Ltd. (USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced a joint collaboration to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), which have entered mass production at the 300mm fab of USJC. A first shipment ceremony was held to mark this milestone. It comes just one year after the companies announced a strategic partnership for this critical power semiconductor used in electric vehicles. ( Earlier

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Archer Aviation rolls out its first Midnight eVTOL ahead of summer launch

Electrek

Archer Aviation announced Thursday that the first Midnight eVTOL has gone through final assembly as it prepares to take flight this summer. more… The post Archer Aviation rolls out its first Midnight eVTOL ahead of summer launch appeared first on Electrek.

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MAHLE and Midtronics to develop service equipment for battery-electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAHLE and Midtronics have agreed to jointly develop service equipment for battery electric vehicles. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The resulting equipment will empower workshops with safe, easy-to-use and effective service for the important Li-ion battery: from battery diagnostics to maintenance, regardless of brand and over the entire life cycle of the batteries and vehicles.

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

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Hong Kong’s KMB Gets Next-Generation Enviro 500 EV Zero-Emission Double-Decker Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited turned 90 years old in April, and managed to get a special treat as part of the 90th year anniversary celebrations. Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.

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Cobalt Institute: cobalt market weakened since 2022 peak, but in longer term, demand will outpace supply

Green Car Congress

The Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Market Report, prepared by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, finds that cobalt market conditions have weakened substantially since the price peak in 2022. This dynamic will likely remain through to 2024, the report says, as a plentiful and growing supply surplus maintains pressure on prices. However, in the longer term, demand for cobalt will outpace supply, lifting prices and supporting a new wave of supply side investment.

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Mercedes-Benz launches EQT small electric van

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Vans has firmly anchored its leadership aspirations for electric mobility in its strategy, and is systematically electrifying all model series. This includes a range of sector-specific electric mobility solutions – also in the small van segment. The EQT by Mercedes-EQ as a small van combines the variability and high-quality equipment level of the T-Class […] The post Mercedes-Benz launches EQT small electric van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Honeywell introduces UOP eFining methanol-to-jet technology; HIF Global to deploy at eSAF plant in US

Green Car Congress

Honeywell has introduced its new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). HIF Global, the world’s leading eFuels company, intends to deploy the new technology to produce eSAF at its second US eFuels facility— its first eSAF facility in the US. eFuels, also known as electrofuels, are a class of synthetic fuels produced via the processing of CO 2 with green hydrogen that can replace conventionally produced fossil fuels.

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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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Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando

Electrek

Hertz announced today that it plans to add up to 6,000 rental EVs to its existing fleet in Orlando for leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers. more… The post Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk confirms new Twitter CEO: “She will be starting in ~6 weeks”

Teslarati

Elon Musk has confirmed that he has hired a new chief executive for Twitter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO did not provide many details about his pick, though Musk noted that “she will be starting in ~6 weeks.” Following his departure from Twitter’s CEO post, Musk would be serving as the social media company’s executive chair and CTO.

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Subaru announces 4 new all-electric crossovers as it catches up to EV transition

The Driven EV News

Subaru says it will launch 4 new all-electric crossovers by 2026 and plans a new electric platform as it plays catch up to the switch to EVs. The post Subaru announces 4 new all-electric crossovers as it catches up to EV transition appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla exec drives Cybertruck deep into mud after lithium refinery groundbreaking event

Teslarati

Following the groundbreaking event of Tesla’s lithium refinery in South Texas, social media posts featuring the company’s upcoming all-electric pickup truck immediately went viral. This was because the Cybertruck prototype that Tesla brought at the event reportedly ended up getting stuck in the mud. While Cybertruck memes will probably always be around, there might be a good reason why the vehicle was photographed on the side of the road after the groundbreaking event.

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Tesla cancels Model S and Model X deliveries in Australia and other RHD markets

The Driven EV News

Tesla tells Australian customers that it will not be building new Model S and Model Y Plaid versions in right hand drive markets. The post Tesla cancels Model S and Model X deliveries in Australia and other RHD markets appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla should change “Autopilot” name because it needs human supervision: Pete Buttigieg

Teslarati

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently expressed reservations about Tesla’s branding of its driver-assist system, Autopilot. The top US Transportation official stated that Tesla should not call its driver-assist suite “Autopilot” because it is still a hands-on system that requires driver supervision. “I don’t think that something should be called, for example, an Autopilot, when the fine print says you need to have your hands on the wheel and eyes on th

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Rooftop solar could power up to 35% of US manufacturing – study

Electrek

Rooftop solar arrays on industrial buildings could potentially meet the electricity demands of up to 35% of US manufacturing sectors annually, according to a newly released study. more… The post Rooftop solar could power up to 35% of US manufacturing – study appeared first on Electrek.

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New Battery Recycling Center Will Have A Big Impact on Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly growing technology, used to power everything from our mobile phones to electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Lithium-ion batteries generally have a much longer lifespan than anti-EV commentators would lead people to believe, and once they’re too degraded for vehicle use, they serve for years more doing stationary energy storage.

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Wind power just overtook gas for the first time in the UK

Electrek

Wind power overtook gas to become the UK’s main source of electricity in the first quarter of 2023. more… The post Wind power just overtook gas for the first time in the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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Relax, EV Worriers. Electric Cars Are Doing Just Fine In Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars are disrupting many industries, but the hue and cry about the dangers of them has been overhyped by critics.

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Tesla launches Powerwall in Spain

Electrek

Tesla announced the launch of Powerwall, its home battery pack, in Spain – the latest market to get Tesla Energy. more… The post Tesla launches Powerwall in Spain appeared first on Electrek.

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MG unveils a two seater, open top electric roadster

The Driven EV News

MG has revealed the prototype of new its all-electric two-seat roaster in the UK with sales beginning in mid-2024. The post MG unveils a two seater, open top electric roadster appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla (TSLA) shares jump on Elon Musk announcing he found a CEO for Twitter

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) shares jumped by a few billion dollars worth of valuation as Elon Musk announced he found a CEO for Twitter. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) shares jump on Elon Musk announcing he found a CEO for Twitter appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz launches eCitan electric panel van

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Vans sets another example for locally CO2-emission-free transport: following the model series in the medium and large van segments, the vehicles in the compact van class will soon also be available to order as all-electric variants. In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of […] The post Mercedes-Benz launches eCitan electric panel van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements

Electrek

Tesla has started to release a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with some performance improvements – although it doesn’t look like a huge update from the release notes. more… The post Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements appeared first on Electrek.

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South African Retailer Woolworths’ New Fleet Of 41 Electric Delivery Vehicles Now On The Road

CleanTechnica EVs

Woolworths, which is popularly known as “Woolies,” has become the first South African retailer to embark on an extensive rollout of electric panel vans to deliver its customers’ online purchases. Woolies is rolling out its vehicle electrification program for its online delivery fleet in partnership with DSV and Everlectric.

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Tesla upgrades owner safety with clever app feature toggle

Teslarati

Tesla is upgrading safety with a clever new feature that will allow the owner to disable passive authentication, which unlocks the vehicle when an authorized phone comes into range of the car. In the past, Tesla owners would have their vehicles automatically unlocked and started if an authorized smartphone was in range of the car. More of a convenience feature than anything, the passive authentication allowed an easier entry for owners and automatically started the vehicle, which essentially let

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Subaru suddenly breaks electric following tripled annual profits, promises 4 crossover EVs in US

Electrek

Two months into his term as the new CEO of Subaru , Atsushi Osaki is making some admirable changes that could soon benefit US consumers and our planet’s ecosystem. The Japanese automaker looks to ride a wave of massive annual profits into a new transition of bolstered EV production that includes at least four all-electric Subaru models. more… The post Subaru suddenly breaks electric following tripled annual profits, promises 4 crossover EVs in US appeared first on Electrek.

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MG Cyberster makes exclusive debut in London

Electric Cars Report

A pre-production design model of MG’s dramatic new sports car, the Cyberster, has made a first appearance at a special preview event held at the MG Motor UK headquarters in Marylebone, London. Advanced design director Carl Gotham and his Marylebone team – who played a key role in creating the Cyberster – revealed the model […] The post MG Cyberster makes exclusive debut in London appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Model 3 Service & Maintenance Costs After 3 Years & 3 Quarters

CleanTechnica EVs

My Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is 3 months away from its 4-year birthday. I had the air filter changed today, which means it’s time for another update on the car’s operation and maintenance costs.