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BMW Regensburg plant passes 1M vehicles produced mark; adding BEVs

Green Car Congress

BMW Group’s Regensburg location has produced its one-millionth vehicle, a BMW iX1 battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Alpine White. The BMW X1 is BMW’s smallest Sports Activity Vehicle and became the first fully-electric model produced at the BMW Group location in Regensburg in November 2022. The BMW iX1 is proof that we can build highly attractive electric vehicles for the premium compact class at our plant in Regensburg.

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Tesla Cybertruck battery cells get 10% boost in energy density

Green Car Reports

Tesla still hasn’t revealed its Cybertruck or disclosed an exact timeline for when it will reveal specs and prices. The electric automaker announced that it built one July 15 on Twitter, of course, where Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubles as the social media platform's executive chairman. On Wednesday, during its quarterly update for investors, the.

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

Green Car Congress

MAHLE presented a new technology kit for electric motors that combines the advantages of its benchmark SCT (Superior Continuous Torque, earlier post ) and MCT (Magnet-free Contactless Transmitter) electric motors. The Superior Continuous Torque (SCT) electric motor is the only electric traction motor available on the market to date which can deliver high power continuously.

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Tesla Cybertruck batteries, Audi EV safety, Mazda EV plans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

All of Audi’s electric SUVs earn top safety ratings. Mazda is reportedly considering Mexico for EV production. And Tesla is rolling out better batteries in its Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla on Wednesday revealed a few more tech tidbits about its Cybertruck—most notably, that Cybertruck battery cells will.

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

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Researchers achieve highest specific capacitance of 638 F g-1 using covalent triazine-based framework on nanostructured spherical carbon

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the University of Bialystok (Poland), the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and colleagues have achieved the highest specific capacitance value reported of 638 F g −1 in aqueous acidic solutions by combining spherical carbon nanostructures with covalent triazine-based frameworks. An open-access paper on their study is published in Scientific Reports. ovalent triazine-based frameworks have attracted much interest recently due to their high surface area and excellent thermal a

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Report: Future Mazda EVs may be made in Mexico

Green Car Reports

Mazda is considering building EVs for the North American market in Mexico starting in 2028, according to a recent Automotive News report. The Japanese automaker is planning two EVs for North America, according to the report, which cited comments from Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro, who took over from Akira Marumoto last month. One of the planned EVs will.

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All 4 Audi electric SUVs achieve top IIHS safety ratings

Green Car Reports

Every Audi electric SUV has received the highest Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The safety award applies to all current model year Audi electric SUVs, including the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron, as well as the 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback. The Q8 E-Tron models are.

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Fortescue Future to acquire Nikola’s Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project

Green Car Congress

Nikola Corporation and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy and metals company, announced that FFI will acquire Nikola’s Phoenix Hydrogen Hub (PHH) project. ( Earlier post.) FFI will bring the capital and resources required to fully develop the project and the parties are working towards a hydrogen supply agreement to support Nikola’s Class 8 zero-emission trucks.

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BYD Seal to be offered as a plug-in hybrid in home market

The Driven EV News

Highly anticipated electric BYD Seal gets a hybrid version in home market to boost sales. The post BYD Seal to be offered as a plug-in hybrid in home market appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla reports record revenue in Q2; margin dropped to 9.6%

Green Car Congress

Tesla reported a record Q2 2023, with best-yet production and deliveries and revenue just shy of $25 billion ($24.927 billion) in a single quarter. Automotive revenues accounted for $21.268 billion. Operating income decreased YoY to $2.4 billion, resulting in margin dropping to 9.6%, down from the 14.6% margin in Q2 2022. Tesla said that operating income was primarily negatively impacted by: reduced ASP (average selling price) due to mix and price cuts cost of production ramp of 4680 cells and o

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

Brief

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Toyota is recalling over 12K electric bZ3 sedans in China for defective door handles

Electrek

Toyota’s joint venture in China, FAW-Toyota, issued a recall plan for its electric sedan in China. The recall affects over 12,000 Toyota bZ3 models produced this year due to defective rear door handles. more… The post Toyota is recalling over 12K electric bZ3 sedans in China for defective door handles appeared first on Electrek.

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Tata Group to build £4B gigafactory in UK; 40 GWh of cells per year

Green Car Congress

Tata Sons will build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the United Kingdom (UK). The investment of more than £4 billion (US$5.2 billion), will deliver electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions for customers in UK and Europe. JLR and Tata Motors will be anchor customers, with supplies commencing from 2026. The battery gigafactory will produce high-quality, high-performance, sustainable battery cells and packs for a variety of applications within the mobility and energy sectors.

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Solar, wind likely to provide 25% of US electrical generating capacity within 3 years

Electrek

Utility-scale solar and wind are on track to provide 25% of the US’s installed electrical generating capacity within three years, according to newly released FERC data. more… The post Solar, wind likely to provide 25% of US electrical generating capacity within 3 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Nissan to adopt Tesla NACS in 2025

Green Car Congress

Nissan is the latest OEM to reach an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, providing Nissan customers even more choices when it comes to charging their electric vehicle. Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to announce future product support for NACS. From 2024, Nissan will make available a NACS charging adapter for Ariya models which are currently equipped with the Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1) for DC fast charging.

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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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Magna invests $790 million to set up shop and supply Ford’s BlueOval City in Tennessee

Electrek

One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers is investing big bucks to expand its footprint in North America – a market in which it’s already #1. Today, Tennessee’s Governor announced Magna International will invest nearly $800 million dollars to become the first supplier and Ford’s new BlueOval City. more… The post Magna invests $790 million to set up shop and supply Ford’s BlueOval City in Tennessee appeared first on Electrek.

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MAN ES and research partners to develop methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines; CliNeR-ECo

Green Car Congress

MAN Energy Solutions will begin developing methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines as part of a research association including WTZ Roßlau gGmbh and TU-Darmstadt. The three-year research project, ‘ CliNeR-ECo ’, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with initial work having already commenced at the beginning of 2023.

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Rivian’s first cheaper dual-motor R1T models arrive in R1 shop

Electrek

The first dual-motor Rivian R1T models are beginning to appear in the R1 shop. Rivian’s electric truck, built with in-house motors, is a “product that does everything for most customers.” more… The post Rivian’s first cheaper dual-motor R1T models arrive in R1 shop appeared first on Electrek.

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US Car Ownership Satisfaction Declines, Tesla Underperforms: JD Power Study

InsideEVs

The Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, and BMW iX ranked top in their categories

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Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) delivered a wild amount of energy storage again last quarter, but its solar business is significantly down. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla More Than Tripled Energy Storage Deployment In Q2 2023

InsideEVs

Meanwhile, solar deployment decreased quite noticeably.

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China’s SAIC Motor confirms partnership to supply Audi with its next EV platform

Electrek

After weeks of rumors swirling out of China , state-owned automaker SAIC Motor has confirmed a pending partnership with Audi pertaining to next-generation EV platforms. Here’s the latest. more… The post China’s SAIC Motor confirms partnership to supply Audi with its next EV platform appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Supercharging Network: 318 Stations Added In Q2 2023

InsideEVs

The total number is already above 5,000, while the number of individual stalls exceeded 48,000.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real’ recall

Electrek

Tesla’s (TSLA) stock crashed more than 8% on Elon Musk disclosing that he anticipates lower production this quarter and another recall that is a “real” one this time. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real’ recall appeared first on Electrek.

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Dodge To End Production of Charger and Challenger At the End of July

The Truth About Cars

It’s no secret that the Dodge Challenger and Charger as we know them are going away, but learning that production is ending at the end of July really brings the point home. So, if you’re on the hunt for a new Dodge muscle car, you’ve only got ten days left to act.& Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told Road and Track , “As we transition to an exciting, electrified muscle car future, we’re making the end of an unforgettable era for Dodge, and time is running out for those who want to own a piece of it.

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Webasto introduces NACS charging connector for North America

Electrek

Tier 1 automotive supplier Webasto Group is once again helping expedite EV adoption by introducing a new North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector across its entire portfolio of charging technologies. Many other OEMs have recently committed to the standard created by Tesla, but this is our first physical glimpse at a company’s new NACS charging connector. more… The post Webasto introduces NACS charging connector for North America appeared first on Electrek.

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Better EV Batteries Start On Factory Floor With New “Dry Manufacturing” Method

CleanTechnica EVs

A new method for manufacturing EV batteries could cut costs, improve performance, and eliminate toxic slurries, to boot.

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Greenworks electric tool Christmas in July sale goes live in New Green deals, HomeKit faucets, more

Electrek

A new Christmas in July savings event is going live today to mark down some of our favorite electric tools. Greenworks is now offering a collection of electric mowers, string trimmers, and other gear to get your lawn in order without having gas or oil in the picture. The savings today also continue over to the latest Eve Aqua HomeKit faucet for helping grow out a gorgeous lawn in the first place, with other deals landing on Jackery power stations and more.

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Tesla Superchargers Growing Phenomenal 33% Year Over Year

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve covered almost every part of Tesla’s Q2 shareholder report, and the company’s Supercharger growth got a brief note in a broader article I wrote last night. However, this metric jumped out to me and some readers and seemed to warrant its own story.

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Nissan’s historic plant preps for electric era, follows Toyota with solid-state EV battery plans

Electrek

The Nissan Yokohama plant is not only the automaker’s oldest factory but also the first mass-production plant in Japan. Nissan’s decision to transition the plant to build solid-state EV batteries is symbolic of the industry’s transition to electric cars. more… The post Nissan’s historic plant preps for electric era, follows Toyota with solid-state EV battery plans appeared first on Electrek.

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Report: Strong Clean Vehicle Standards Can Deliver $44 Billion in Health, Economic, & Climate Benefits to New Mexicans?

CleanTechnica EVs

Report: Strong Clean Vehicle Standards Can Deliver $44 Billion in Health, Economic and Climate Benefits to New Mexicans SANTA FE, NM — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced bold action which will give New Mexicans more electric car and truck options in the coming years, and a new report shows the state can […]

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SkyDrive secures first eVTOL pre-order as it establishes new US home base in South Carolina

Electrek

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has announced a pre-order for up to five aircraft from South Carolina-based aerial charter service Austin Aviation. The news comes as SkyDrive looks to enter the US market, make the Palmetto State its new home, and create an entire network in advanced air mobility (AAM). more… The post SkyDrive secures first eVTOL pre-order as it establishes new US home base in South Carolina appeared first on Electrek.

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Canoo Transporting NASA Astronauts, Too

CleanTechnica EVs

Canoo must be doing something right — it has done a great job landing notable US government contracts, which is never easy to do. We reported on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) ordering Canoo electric vehicles back in December and February.

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Revolve’s stylish 60 mph electric cafe racer takes a few turns

Electrek

Beyond the well-known aesthetics of a cafe racer, which include features like lowered handlebars for a sportier riding position, the spirit of a cafe racer is fast, nimble, and inexpensive, which the Revolve Electric Café Racer has managed to embody. more… The post Revolve’s stylish 60 mph electric cafe racer takes a few turns appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota’s Next Move: Trademark Filed For Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV

InsideEVs

The Lexus TZ might be the electric alternative to the recently unveiled TX.

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