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Lightning eMotors announces production launch of GM-based ZEV4 work trucks

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors announced the production launch of its next generation General Motors (GM)-based Lightning ZEV4 work trucks. This announcement follows the company’s recent announcements of accelerated ZEV4 production to meet customer demands for Class 4 school buses and shuttle buses built on the same popular platform. Lightning is offering the ZEV4 for several vehicle applications, including, but not limited to, box trucks, stake bed trucks, utility trucks, dump bed trucks, and daily work/lan

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Aero-styled Aehra Sedan could challenge Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air

Green Car Reports

Italian startup Aehra on Friday unveiled its second model, an aero-styled sedan. Unveiled at the 2023 Milan Motor Show, this EV, known simply as the Aehra sedan, follows the Aehra SUV unveiled last November. Aehra previously said the SUV would start production in 2025, with the Sedan following a year later, but now says both models will arrive in.

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Maersk purchases 25 Volvo FH Electric trucks for container transports in Germany

Green Car Congress

Maersk has purchased 25 Volvo FH Electric trucks in Germany. This strategic investment highlights the company’s commitment to decarbonizing global logistics and to becoming a net-zero company by 2040 across all business areas and all modes of transport. Volvo’s FH Electric offers battery capacities from 180 - 540 kWh (2-6 battery packs), supporting a range of up to 300 km (4x2 tractor trailer).

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Comment on BREAKING: NIO secures $1.1 billion investment from Abu Dhabi fund by Tani

CN EV Post

The investment will further strengthen NIO's balance sheet to power its continuous endeavors in accelerating business growth, driving technological innovations and building long-term competitiveness, said William Li.

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

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Airbus invests in Venus Aerospace; liquid-propellant rotating detonating rocket engine

Green Car Congress

Airbus Ventures has invested in Venus Aerospace , a Houston-based hypersonic flight startup seeking to enable cost-effective one-hour global transport. Venus has developed—as part of a technology portfolio aimed at producing its envisioned Stargazer hypersonic aircraft—a liquid-propellant rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) with a double-digit percentage increase in efficiency over standard regular engines.

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The Latest 2023 Tech Layoff Numbers in Three Charts

Cars That Think

Last November, with tech layoff announcements seemingly coming faster and faster every day, IEEE Spectrum asked Intellizence , an AI startup that provides market intelligence services for corporate clients, to dig through the news to assemble actual data. Though not perfectly comprehensive, this data gave us a decent snapshot on what was going on, but we couldn’t tell whether that wave represented a bad news peak or just the beginning of a tsunami.

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MG unveils Australia’s first new electric car under $40,000

The Driven EV News

MG reveals pricing for the MG4 electric hatchback, with the entry level model becoming the first new EV to be priced at under $40,000 in Australia. The post MG unveils Australia’s first new electric car under $40,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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JAL and Shell Aviation sign purchase agreement to replace fuel uplifted in Los Angeles with SAF

Green Car Congress

JAL has signed an agreement with Shell Aviation which will see aircraft refueled in Los Angeles with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2025, supporting JAL’s ESG target of replacing 1% of its whole jet fuel amount with SAF in fiscal year 2025 set in its GX strategy. Under the agreement, Shell will supply JAL with SAF volumes equivalent to its current estimated jet fuel uplifts in Los Angeles over the supply period.

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Nevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses

Electrek

Nevada has a new law that lowers the price upfront of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and buses for businesses and public fleets. more… The post Nevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses appeared first on Electrek.

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Lithium Power International to sell Australian subsidiary to Albemarle for AUD$30M

Green Car Congress

Lithium Power International Limited has entered into a binding agreement to sell its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Western Lithium Ltd (WLI) (100% owner of a number of tenements, including through its subsidiary, CMC Lithium Pty Ltd, in Western Australia) to Albemarle Lithium Pty Ltd (an Australian subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation). WLI is a pure-play lithium exploration company focused on Western Australian pegmatites.

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

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Ebusco starts serial production of a ‘game-changing’ electric bus with up to 575 km range

Electrek

Dutch-based Ebusco delivered its first 3.0 – a standout high-range, lightweight electric bus model – made in serial production. more… The post Ebusco starts serial production of a ‘game-changing’ electric bus with up to 575 km range appeared first on Electrek.

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Fortum and Terrafame to collab­orate on recycling battery materials

Green Car Congress

Nordic energy company Fortum and battery chemicals producer Terrafame have signed an agreement for an experimental project in which metals recovered from the black mass of EV batteries by Fortum will be utilized in Terrafame’s battery chemical production. Under the agreement, Fortum will supply nickel and cobalt recovered from the black mass of used EV batteries at the Harjavalta recycling plant to Terrafame, which will use the recycled raw materials to produce battery chemicals for new EV batte

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Tesla Supercharging Network: 2,000 Stations In North America, 1,000 In Europe

InsideEVs

Globally, the number of stations exceeds 5,000.

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Tesla gives rare and interesting look at its Supercharger monitoring system

Electrek

Tesla has released a rare and interesting look at its latest Supercharger monitoring system, which will become an important tool for managing an increasingly valuable asset. more… The post Tesla gives rare and interesting look at its Supercharger monitoring system appeared first on Electrek.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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First Audi Charging Hub in Austria Opened in Salzburg

Electric Cars Report

Audi is opening its first charging hub in Austria: Following locations in Nuremberg, Berlin, and Zurich, the brand with the four rings opened a premium quick-charging station in Salzburg today, its fourth worldwide. Just next door, MOONCITY is Salzburg’s competence and experience center for new and electric mobility. It provides the perfect infrastructure in the […] The post First Audi Charging Hub in Austria Opened in Salzburg appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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A Wearable Robotic Assistant That’s All Over You

Cars That Think

This is a guest post. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum or the IEEE. Researchers at the Small Artifacts Lab (SMART LAB) at the University of Maryland have been working on a small wearable robot called Calico. Weighing just 18 grams, the robot attaches to a special track sewn on top of your clothing and is ready for work by traversing your garments, which allows it to do all kinds of things, including acting as a stethoscope to

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Kia plans new entry-level EV and electric crossover to expand lineup

Electrek

Kia plans to expand its lineup of all-electric vehicles over the next few years as it pushes toward becoming a sustainable mobility leader. Despite releasing its first three-row electric SUV, Kia plans to downsize with smaller models, including an entry-level EV and an electric crossover. more… The post Kia plans new entry-level EV and electric crossover to expand lineup appeared first on Electrek.

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Comment on China's EV sector at crossroads as NIO joins bloody price war by CARS CARS CARS

CN EV Post

NIO's about-face highlights the plight now facing China's EV makers, as they try to navigate an unexpected turn in the road that analysts say could stretch on for some time to come.

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Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)

Electrek

There’s been a lot of chatter amongst the EV industry lately about the North American Charging Standard , better known by the initialism “NACS.” The charging standard originally introduced by Tesla is quickly becoming the preferred charging plug and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. All the more reason to stay in the know since your next EV could very well use NACS to charge. more… The post Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS) appeared first

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The Year Of The Cat — The ORA Cat Arrives In Australia!

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday brought dual sightings of the Great Wall ORA Cat, now on sale in Australia. It was spotted at the Noosa Eco Fest and also at the RACQ Futures Pavilion, two huge events for electric car lovers.

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Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV

Electrek

A new electric SUV has officially started rolling out. Kia has begun delivering its flagship EV9 electric SUV as it looks to continue expanding its brand in the era of electrification. more… The post Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla & BYD Search For New European Factories

CleanTechnica EVs

A few years ago, the news about electric cars was filled with new startups in China, all of which were potential rivals to Tesla -- NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, Faraday Future, and a dozen or so more.

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Vauxhall Reveals Prices And Specification For Astra Electric

Electric Cars Report

Vauxhall has confirmed prices for the latest addition to its fully electric passenger car range, Astra Electric. Available in two trim lines from launch – sporty GS and top-of-the-range Ultimate – prices for the first ever fully electric Astra will start from £39,995 OTR. Orders are now open with first deliveries due later this summer. […] The post Vauxhall Reveals Prices And Specification For Astra Electric appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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See Thousands Of Tesla EVs Bound For Canada Waiting In Shanghai Port

InsideEVs

We counted at least 3,000 cars waiting to board a ship to North America.

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HiPhi Reveals European Pricing for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z

Electric Cars Report

HiPhi, the Chinese luxury EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, today revealed European pricing for its X and Z models, signifying another major step forward in its global expansion plan. The HiPhi X and the HiPhi Z are now available to order in Germany and Norway and the first vehicles are already registered for […] The post HiPhi Reveals European Pricing for HiPhi X and HiPhi Z appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Cybertruck Wearing Camo Wrap Spotted Again As Production Inches Closer

InsideEVs

The question remains, though: will Tesla offer a factory-fitted wrap for the upcoming pickup?

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Prosperity I eVTOL, by Frank Stephenson Design, revealed at Paris Air Show

Electric Cars Report

Future mobility design house, Frank Stephenson Design, and global eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) pioneers, AutoFlight, have revealed the full interior design for the record-breaking eVTOL, Prosperity I, at Le Bourget Paris Air Show. For the design of Prosperity I, the studio covered the full spectrum across their team including the capsule’s exteriors, interiors, […] The post Prosperity I eVTOL, by Frank Stephenson Design, revealed at Paris Air Show appeared first on

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China set to overtake Japan as world’s largest car exporter thanks to surging EVs

The Driven EV News

Booming EV shipments have helped China become car exporting powerhouse. After overtaking Germany in export volume last year, China will take the top spot from Japan in 2023. The post China set to overtake Japan as world’s largest car exporter thanks to surging EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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ProLogium Debuts Large-Footprint, High Capacity Solid-State Battery at EES Expo

Electric Cars Report

The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium recently revealed its next-generation solid-state battery and manufacturing technologies at EES Expo, Europe’s largest battery and energy storage technology. Mercedes-Benz partner announced its plan to set up its first overseas solid-state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, France in mid-May.

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Great Wall Motor To Manufacture EV Batteries In Thailand

CleanTechnica EVs

Great Wall Motor, an automobile manufacturer based in the province of Hebei, China, intends to construct electric vehicle batteries in Thailand and may conduct research and development for battery electric pickup trucks. Thailand is the tenth largest automobile manufacturing economy and has a goal to convert 30% of its automobile production into electric vehicle production.

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Fortescue to expand the production of batteries and electric powertrains in the UK with new WAE Oxfordshire facility

Electric Cars Report

Fortescue is significantly expanding its battery and electric powertrain production operations in the UK with the announcement of an additional state-of-the-art facility in Oxfordshire, creating more than 120 jobs. Fortescue Chairman Andrew Forrest said the expansion is part of Fortescue’s commitment to grow its British presence through the recent integration of iconic British manufacturers WAE […] The post Fortescue to expand the production of batteries and electric powertrains in the UK

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How Will the Electric Grid Handle 100% Electric Vehicles? (Part 1)

CleanTechnica EVs

Handling a 100% electric vehicle (EV) scenario will require significant upgrades and modifications to the existing electric grid, but how much? And how does that compare to historic grid growth?

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Lightning eMotors To Produce GM-based ZEV4 Electric Work Trucks

Electric Cars Report

Lightning eMotors announced production launch of its next generation General Motors-based Lightning ZEV4 work trucks. This announcement follows the company’s recent announcements of accelerated ZEV4 production to meet customer demands for Class 4 school buses and shuttle buses built on the same popular platform. Lightning is offering the ZEV4 for several vehicle applications, including, but […] The post Lightning eMotors To Produce GM-based ZEV4 Electric Work Trucks appeared first on Elect

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Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN The Only EU Truck Brands On Track To Decarbonise — New Study

CleanTechnica EVs

Three European truckmakers, along with Tesla and BYD, dominate a new global ranking of truck brands’ readiness to transition to 100% zero-emission sales¹. Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Scania and MAN all aim to sell only electric or hydrogen trucks by 2040.

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