Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

Researchers from Tokyo Tech have developed a tin-based metal–organic framework (MOF) that can photocatalytically reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into formate under visible light. The tin-based MOF exhibited a high apparent quantum yield of 9.8% and carried out extremely selective photoreduction without needing an additional photosensitizer. This could prove extremely useful, as currently, most metal complexes for reducing CO 2 to useful chemicals utilize expensive, rare and precious metals.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Colorado has revamped its EV tax credit, with a new approach that incentivizes cheaper EVs. HB 1272, which was passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by governor Jared Polis in May, re-ups a tax credit for light-duty electric vehicles that was originally $5,000. As originally enacted, it dropped to $4,000 in 2020, $3,500 in 2021, and $2,000.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

EcoCeres , an Asia-based bio-refinery company, announced its first shipment of 100% agricultural waste-produced cellulosic ethanol to the European markets, a milestone the company achieved after commissioning another facility in China. EcoCeres can produce a diverse range of renewable biofuels, covering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Cellulosic Ethanol.

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Tesla Model Y is another step closer to becoming the world’s best-selling vehicle in any category after overtaking Toyota RAV4 sales in Australia. Tesla sold approximately 3,178 Model Y units in Australia. Meanwhile, Toyota sold a total of 2,616 RAV4 vehicles. Only the Toyota Hi-Lux pickup truck and the Ford Ranger pickup sold more units than the Tesla Model Y.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

The legislation signed by President Biden to raise the debt ceiling also ratified and approved all permits and authorizations necessary for the construction and initial operation of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and directed the applicable federal officials and agencies to maintain such authorizations. Further, and not later than 24 June 2023, the legislation requires the Secretary of the Army to issue all permits or verifications necessary to complete project construction and allow for MVP

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Tesla Superchargers are still being ICE’d in 2023, as some claim its confusion, and others do it as a weird and strange way to push back against electric vehicle adoption. ICEing was heavily reported on several years ago as Superchargers and other public EV charging stations became more popular and expansive across various regions of the world.

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Recent figures released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) have revealed that Tesla China was able to sell a total of 77,695 domestically-produced vehicles in May. The number includes electric cars that were exported to foreign territories. Tesla’s May 2023 results bode well for the electric vehicle maker’s momentum in the country.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

Amprius Technologies, the developer of the next-generation lithium-ion battery Silicon Anode Platform, announced that it and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) mutually agreed to end the negotiation of a previously announced cost-shared demonstration project. ( Earlier post.) Amprius thanked the DOE for the invitation to participate in the negotiations for this funding award and appreciates the support it has received from the DOE over the

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Update 1:41 pm – Headline updated for accuracy Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is continuing an epic run as it continues to climb on Monday. Over the past five days, the automaker’s shares have exploded and are up nearly 13 percent at the time of writing. Tesla investors have enjoyed an over 100 percent surge in 2023 alone, nearly canceling out the fall that occurred last year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

Carbon removal company Equatic recently spun out from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s Institute for Carbon Management to deploy the first technology that combines CO 2 removal and carbon-negative hydrogen generation. Alongside the launch, Equatic entered into a pre-purchase option agreement with Boeing. Under the agreement, Equatic will remove 62,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide and will deliver 2,100 metric tons of carbon-negative hydrogen to Boeing.

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Tesla Gigafactory Texas continues to show indications that it is about to start the initial production of the all-electric Cybertruck. During a recent drone flyover, an avid Tesla watcher was able to photograph dozens of apparent Cybertruck rear megacasts. Last December, a leaked image from Giga Texas provided a quick glimpse of the Cybertruck’s rear megacast.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 70% in April 2023 compared to April 2022. There were 928,000 registrations, making it possibly the last month with fewer than one million sales per month ever for plugin electric vehicles. In the end, plugins represented 14% share of the overall auto market (10% BEV share alone).

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Electrek

JUNE 5, 2023

CharIn, the association behind the CCS EV charging standard, has issued a response to the Tesla and Ford partnership on the NACS charging standard. They are unhappy about it, but here’s what they get wrong. more… The post Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid achieves an EPA-rated 33 miles of electric range with an efficiency rating of 77 MPGe combined, as well as 29 mpg combined fuel economy, the automaker announced Wednesday. While Alfa Romeo is traditionally a performance brand, it claims the Tonale plug-in hybrid is "the most efficient plug-in hybrid C-SUV.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 5, 2023

10 years ago, the first electric taxis appeared in Denmark, but the number was limited in the first years. Since 2019, however the development has gained momentum and in Copenhagen, half of the taxis of Denmark’s largest taxi company, Dantaxi, now run on electricity. Dantaxi’s CEO Carsten Aastrup, expects the company to have a zero-emission […] The post In one year, the number of electric taxis at Denmark’s largest taxi company has increased by 75% appeared first on Elect

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InsideEVs

JUNE 5, 2023

California’s tax rebates, combined with the federal clean vehicle credit, can make select electric cars significantly more affordable for some buyers.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

General Motors and Stellantis paid a combined $363 million in penalties for failing to meet U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements for recent model years, Reuters reported Friday. The record amount includes $235.5 million paid by Stellantis for 2018 and 2019 model-year fuel economy shortfalls and $128.2 million for GM covering.

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Electrek

JUNE 5, 2023

GM CEO Mary Barra says that she doesn’t see profitable electric cars in the $30,000 to $40,000 range until the end of the decade or “maybe even later.” Here’s why she is wrong and why it doesn’t even matter. more… The post GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

The diesel engine is dead. It just doesn't know it yet. In Europe, people actually ride buses and enjoy them. Americans would rather stick a fork in their eye than ride a bus. It's a cultural thing; don't ask.

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

Tesla has warned owners of the Model Y that there is the potential for water ingress in the vehicle’s trunk due to an issue with the seal, which will be repaired. Tesla sent out a repair and service bulletin nearly a month and a half ago that appears to show there could be water leakage inside the rear trunk area that was enabled through a space in the liftgate assembly. “On some Model Y vehicles, water may have leaked inside the rear trunk area through the liftgate assembly,”

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Energy Institute at HAAS

JUNE 5, 2023

New research finds little relationship between heat pump adoption and household income. One concern with subsidies for low-carbon technologies is that they tend to go predominantly to high-income households. Previous … Continue Reading Are Heat Pump Subsidies Regressive?

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 5, 2023

First of 25 Foton electric trucks to be delivered to supermarket giant Woolworths this week. The post Foton selected to begin electrification of Woolworths home delivery vehicles appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 5, 2023

Mercedes-Benz completes its all-electric van portfolio. With the sales release for the EQT small vans and eCitan, one battery-electric vehicle is available from each series of Mercedes-Benz Vans. Mercedes‑Benz has thus set an important example for the locally CO₂-emission-free transport of the future and reached another important milestone. The new EQT from Mercedes-EQ offers families and leisure-active people an attractive entry into the all-electric world of the brand with the three-pointed st

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2023

Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Colorado is incentivizing smaller, cheaper.

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Electrek

JUNE 5, 2023

At least Democrats and Republicans are beginning to agree on one thing – EVs can save you money (and the environment). Although EVs are often associated with liberal-leaning voters, more and more conservative buyers are going electric to save money on gas and experience the latest performance and technology. more… The post EVs are winning over largely conservative areas as buyers look to save money appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

The Japanese market has a major influence on the automotive sector in East and Southern Africa. That’s because most of the countries in East and Southern Africa (excluding South Africa) allow the importation of used vehicles.

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Innovation News Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Learn about the importance of rare earths for the transition to a green economy and the UK's potential role in the supply chain. The post Rare earths: The forgotten foundation of the green economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

JUNE 5, 2023

Following the deal to work with Ford on access to the Supercharger network, CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and EV technology to other automakers. Are there going to be any takers? more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have been quite slow in South Africa but are now showing signs of significant progress. In the first four months of 2022, 138 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa. Now, one year later, sales of battery electric vehicle have doubled over the same period.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 5, 2023

Daimler Buses is establishing a new wholly owned subsidiary: Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH specializes in designing and building e-infrastructure. Electrified buses can only achieve their full performance potential when they are embedded in a well-planned and coordinated system. For this reason, existing expertise is being pooled in the subsidiary. Its stand-alone status and entrepreneurial freedom […] The post Daimler Buses launches new subsidiary with focus on designing and building e-inf

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

Nobody could have predicted that one day, red state right-to-work laws would attract electric vehicle manufacturers and help cement decarbonization into public policy.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 5, 2023

FIAT has unveiled the name and first image of its new sustainable urban mobility solution: the Topolino. Essentially a rebadged Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks-e, the all-electric Fiat Topolino quadricycle is ready to contribute to expanding urban electric mobility and bring all the optimism of its namesake to an accessible, all-electric version that encapsulates all […] The post FIAT Topolino returns as fully electric quadricycle appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

Honda has taken two of its Mobile Power Pack batteries, stuffed them into a standard Parolin kart chassis, added an electric motor, and instantly changed the face of motorsports forever. Why is that, you say? There have been electric karts available for years. What's the difference with the Honda eGX?

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 5, 2023

UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

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