Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. Charger needs in 2025 and 2030 are projected based on zero-emission vehicle market growth, and priority locations are identified in key areas.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2023

In April of last year Green Car Reports went to Vietnam for an early preview of the Vinfast VF 8 prototype. After a quick spin on a test track, it was obvious the mid-size electric SUV needed some serious time in the oven before it might be fully ready for U.S. consumers. After just over 365 days of additional baking, the knife still isn’t.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Honda Motor and GS Yuasa signed a joint venture agreement toward the establishment of a new company. The two companies have been discussing specifics for collaboration on high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries, mainly for EVs. ( Earlier post.) To address the rapidly growing demand for batteries, the new joint venture company, which will be named Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd., will research and develop lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods that will be highly co

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Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2023

Initial U.S. deliveries of the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 are likely to be delayed by months due to a software-related issue spanning these models’ shared platform, the two Swedish EV makers confirmed Thursday. The impact may be most significant for Polestar, as U.S. deliveries of the Polestar 3 electric SUV won’t start later this year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Australia-based Allkem and US-based Livent announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valuing the combined company at US$10.6 billion (A$15.7 billion). The merger will create a leading global lithium chemicals producer that will target large automotive companies and look to accelerate supply growth in Canada and Argentina.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2023

This is an interesting one. Electric vehicles catch fire less frequently than gas-powered vehicles. However, if they do catch fire, their battery fires are a bit different and can take a long time to put out. They can also reignite if not put out adequately.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2023

Sweden is building the world’s first permanent electric road that will charge EVs while they’re on the move. more… The post Sweden is building the world’s first permanent electric road that charges moving EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions, a global leader in precious metals and catalysis, and Advent Technologies Holdings , a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell systems, have concluded the terms of a new agreement to join efforts in building a full-loop component supply chain for fuel cells and to enter discussions to extend the partnership into the field of water electrolysis.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2023

A Tesla Model 3 Highland test vehicle was spotted on the Fremont test track, and significant interior design changes were spotted in the process. While the Model 3 is no longer Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, it is still a key sales contributor and the better option for customers looking for something smaller, more sporty, or more affordable. Now, as the Model 3’s next-generation looms in the not-so-distant future , a next-generation test vehicle has been spotted in testing on the Frem

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new CO 2 standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants. The proposal for coal and new natural gas power plants would avoid up to 617 million metric tons of total CO 2 through 2042—equivalent to reducing the annual emissions of 137 million passenger vehicles, roughly half the cars in the United States.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2023

The media is picking up what it is portraying as Tesla recalling over 1 million vehicles in China, but the so-called “recall” is literally a feature update. more… The post Tesla’s giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Three weeks ago, Volkswagen presented the new ID.7 as an all-electric sedan for the upper mid-size class. ( Earlier post.) The most dynamic model variant will now follow in late summer with the world premiere of the ID.7 GTX. Equipped with the latest drive generation of the ID. models, the dual-motor all-wheel drive system and a host of sporty design elements, the long-distance sedan is a high-performance model.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2023

Tesla appears to have revamped its Referral Program, and it looks rather interesting. As noted by members of the Tesla community, the new Referral Program provides credits for vehicle purchases, as well as an exciting raffle for an early-edition Cybertruck. As stated by Tesla on the Referral Program’s support page , both existing and new owners are eligible to receive credits.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Kia Corporation and Kakao Mobility, South Korea’s leading mobility as a service (MaaS) platform service company, are collaborating to develop purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) optimized for ride-hailing and new mobility services linked to PBVs. ( Earlier post.) Under the agreement, Kia will develop customized PBVs using operation data of vehicles to meet the specific requirements of Kakao Mobility’s ride-hailing services.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2023

NIO ’s new “ET5 Orion” electric crossover was spotted in Norway during a press shoot, and at a glance, you may mistake it for a Porsche. more… The post NIO ET5 Orion spotted as Porsche rivaling EV crossover ahead of 2024 debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for taconite iron ore processing plants that include new emission standards for mercury as well as revising the existing emission standards for hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. Taaconite is a low-grade iron ore containing 20- to 25-percent iron; 99% of the crude iron ore produced in the United States is taconite, according to the US EPA.

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Cars That Think

MAY 12, 2023

Morris Tanenbaum Silicon microchip inventor Fellow, 94; died 26 February Tanenbaum’s research in the mid-1950s proved that silicon was a better semiconductor material for transistors than germanium, which was commonly used at the time. His discovery paved the way for more efficient transistors critical in technologies that ushered in the Information Age.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 12, 2023

We explore the EU's offshore renewable energy ambitions and implications for the global transition to clean energy sources. The post An overview of the EU’s ambitions for offshore renewable energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2023

It seems that NIO has been rolling out big news quicker and quicker. It just keeps hitting new giant milestones and innovating on its unique technology. In the past few weeks, it has reached 10 billion kilometers driven across its customer vehicle fleet, and it has surpassed 20 million battery swaps.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 12, 2023

Volvo Trucks leads the market for heavy electric trucks after the first quarter of 2023, both in Europe and in North America. In total, the Swedish truck manufacturer has sold almost 5,000 electric trucks in about 40 countries. Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and […] The post Volvo Trucks’ electric truck orders are up 141% in Q1 of 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2023

Goodyear is greening its latest ElectricDrive GT tire that’s available as aftermarket replacement rubber for the Tesla Model 3—with carbon black that doesn’t depend on the combustion of fossil fuels. The new tires instead use carbon black from Monolith, made through methane pyrolysis and not requiring combustion, Goodyear says.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 12, 2023

At a media event held at the brand’s European research and development facility in Offenbach, Germany, Honda has outlined the next steps its European operations will take as it contributes towards Honda’s global target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Senior Honda stakeholders gave more details on the multi-pathway approach it is adopting, with a […] The post Honda showcases new range of electrified products and services for Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2023

New York City (NYC) is putting in 13 EV fast-charging hubs across city parking garages. The charging hubs being rolled out by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) will include approximately 50 fast-charging plugs.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 12, 2023

Once again, CUPRA and SEAT are back at Automobile Barcelona, showcasing their latest innovations and the company’s strong commitment to the development of electric vehicles. During the first day of the motor show, Wayne Griffiths, CEO of SEAT and CUPRA, confirmed the name of the brand’s future urban electric car, the CUPRA Raval. The name […] The post CUPRA reveals the name of its urban electric car at Automobile Barcelona: the CUPRA Raval appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2023

Metrotrans Ltd, one of Nairobi’s leading public transport operators, has announced the introduction of 5 electric buses as part of its fleet. Metrotrans is a Nairobi-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco), whose fleet plies Nairobi routes with an aim to promote efficient and sustainable public transportation systems.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 12, 2023

Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. It is the brand’s second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the widely acclaimed Honda e city car, and is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs. Offering a […] The post Honda e:Ny1 electric B-segment SUV revealed for European market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2023

After ramping production over the past year or so, EV maker Rivian says you can now get an R1T adventure vehicle (or electric truck, if you will) delivered in less than two weeks, in some cases. more… The post You can now get a Rivian R1T delivered in less than two weeks, in some cases appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2023

Tesla has rolled out a minor price increase for the Model S sedan, Model X SUV, and the Model Y crossover in the United States. The changes to the vehicles’ prices were reported by EV observers on social media. As could be seen in Tesla’s online configurator, the Model S now starts at $88,490 , while the Model X now starts at $98,490 before options.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2023

Terafab is an automated digital system featuring robots that build utility-scale solar farms, and its creators claim it’s able to double installation productivity yet reduce cost. more… The post This company has invented automated robots that can build huge solar farms appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2023

There are always a large number of stories we put on our story sheet for writers that don’t get covered. And some of those are big stories that I wish we had covered.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2023

Tesla has received a crucial partner in China as the automaker works to introduce Full Self Driving (FSD) in China. Tesla’s FSD offering is easily one of the most critical parts of the business. Serving as both a massive hook for new customers and a fantastic revenue-generating opportunity, FSD is Tesla’s differentiator now and going into the future.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 12, 2023

Discover how upgrades to CERN's Large Hadron Collider will pave the way for the largest range of physics investigations ever. The post From Run 1 to High-Luminosity: The evolution of the Large Hadron Collider appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2023

Update: 5/12 12:16 pm est: Elon Musk has confirmed Linda Yaccarino as the new Twitter CEO A new report from the Wall Street Journal has identified the likely candidate for the Twitter CEO position, helping maintain the Tesla stock rally that began yesterday. With many Tesla investors believing that Elon Musk has been distracted by his work at Twitter, it is no wonder that the automaker’s stock rallied following the news of a new Twitter CEO taking the helm.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 12, 2023

Learn how technology has the potential to manage energy costs and consumption and reduce global carbon emissions. The post 5 ways to manage energy costs and carbon footprint with technology appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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