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Lightning eMotors to deliver 126 electric commercial vehicles to Macnab EV Sales

Green Car Congress

Lightning eMotors signed a contract with Macnab EV Sales Corp. to deliver 126 vehicles to the Canadian commercial vehicle distributor by the end of 2023. Deliveries of Lightning’s ZEV3 vans to Macnab have already begun. The full order of 126 vehicles includes ZEV3 cargo and passenger van configurations and ZEV4 shuttle buses. Macnab has been a leader in the Canadian commercial transportation industry since 1935.

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Ford revives hydrogen interest with E-Transit fuel-cell trial

Green Car Reports

Ford last week announced that it’s started a research project that examines hydrogen as a potential energy source for its E-Transit commercial vans. The three-year trial project, based in the UK, will look at whether it can deliver “enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases.” The.

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Mullen announces $15.8M vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company for 250 Class 3 commercial EV trucks

Green Car Congress

Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, announced the signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Company, a national fleet leasing provider, to purchase 250 all-electric commercial class 3 cab chassis EV trucks. The contract is valued at $15,755,000. The Mullen THREE, Class 3 Urban Utility Cab Chassis EV Truck The vehicles are slated for delivery beginning in August 2023, with complete fulfillment of the purchase agreement occurring by December 2023.

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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap

Green Car Reports

Porsche vehicles may be fast, but they’re not quick enough to outrun the rapid onset of emissions regulations. That’s why it revised all three powertrains in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne to run leaner, as well as meaner. But the performance brand had to make some difficult decisions on how and where its bestseller will be sold. This.

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

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Octopus Series Battery System receives Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas type approval for maritime applications

Green Car Congress

EST-Floattech’s Octopus Series Battery System has received Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas Type Approval for maritime applications. The Type Approval of Lloyd’s Register was issued on 17 April 2023. Bureau Veritas issued the Type Approval for the Octopus Series 8 May 2023. The first projects for this newly designed and assembled marine Energy Storage System are already being delivered.

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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for Europe

Green Car Reports

Honda has found a lot of success in Europe with its Honda e hatchback. And now it’s adding a second EV to its Continental lineup with the e:Ny1. Honda calls the e:Ny1 “the logical next step on our electrification journey in Europe.” The small crossover appears positioned for the B-segment core of the Euro market, rivaling a.

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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some versions of the R1T electric pickup is down to just 14.

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rFpro collaborating with Sony on high-fidelity sensor models

Green Car Congress

Simulation software specialist rFpro announced a collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation to develop high-fidelity sensor models integrated into rFpro software. The collaboration will focus on improving the fidelity of simulation solutions to reduce significantly the requirement to collect physical data during the sensor development cycle.

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Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

The Driven EV News

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs. The post Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla is again being sued for limiting its cars’ battery capacity through software update

Electrek

Tesla is again facing a class action lawsuit for limiting the battery capacity inside its vehicles through a software update. more… The post Tesla is again being sued for limiting its cars’ battery capacity through software update appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

The Driven EV News

BYD's highly anticipated Seal sedan spotted testing - without camouflage - in Australia. The post BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire

Electrek

Elon Musk told Tesla employees that he wants to approve every new hire at the company personally. It’s a surprising move for a company hiring about 30,000 people per year. more… The post Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire appeared first on Electrek.

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Intrinsic’s Flowstate Seeks to Simplify Industrial Robotics

Cars That Think

The conventional way of adding a robot to your business is to pay someone else a lot of money to do it for you. While robots are a heck of a lot easier to program than they once were, they’re still kind of scary for nonroboticists, and efforts to make robotics more accessible to folks with software experience but not hardware experience haven’t really gotten anywhere.

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Check out Ford’s new electric ‘multi-activity vehicle’ that can do it all

Electrek

Ford unveiled its SUV-inspired, multi-activity vehicle that’s designed to do it all, from adventuring to city travel. The E-Tourneo Courier is Ford’s answer to the growing need for zero-emission multi-purpose travel in Europe. more… The post Check out Ford’s new electric ‘multi-activity vehicle’ that can do it all 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

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Comment on NIO ET5 touring spotted in real life in China uncamouflaged by Daily Beatings

CN EV Post

That's one nice looking vehicle.

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Northvolt sticks with Germany over the US for its new gigafactory

Electrek

Northvolt is going forward with building its EV battery plant in Germany after the EU ups its subsidies game to compete with US incentives. more… The post Northvolt sticks with Germany over the US for its new gigafactory appeared first on Electrek.

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Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. is commencing the next phase of production as it accelerates its global launch of the electric Fisker Ocean SUV, and is planning to deliver to next customers across Europe and US markets starting in June. As previously announced, Fisker expects to gradually ramp up production over the course of May and plans to […] The post Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Furthering critical and strategic mineral development in Québec

Innovation News Network

Discover how Québec’s abundant supply of energy metals will advance critical and strategic mineral development. The post Furthering critical and strategic mineral development in Québec appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Shaping the Future of Fossil Fuels on the Electric Grid

Energy Institute at HAAS

The EPA’s proposed power plant rules include features that deserve more economic analysis.

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2024 Ford E-Tourneo Courier Is A Compact Electric MPV For Europe

InsideEVs

Too bad it's unlikely to come to the United States as it's too small for US tastes.

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Here’s How Hertz Electric Car Policies Will Impact The EV Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

Hertz is well on its way to electrifying its rental car fleet, which it expects to be 50% electric cars within a few years.

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Renewables supplied 65% of new US utility-scale generating capacity in Q1 2023

Electrek

Renewables provided almost two-thirds (64.64%) of new US utility-scale generating capacity added in the first quarter of 2023, according to newly released Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data , which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. more… The post Renewables supplied 65% of new US utility-scale generating capacity in Q1 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO ET5 Orion Name Confirmed For Upcoming Chinese EV Wagon

InsideEVs

The premium station wagon has a 482-horsepower dual-motor setup.

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Cupra’s UrbanRebel hatchback concept officially dubbed ‘Raval,’ arrives in 2025

Electrek

During this year’s Automobile Barcelona, Spanish automaker SEAT Cupra further demonstrated its dedication to delivering an all-electric lineup while supporting its native country with new vehicle production. The company shared that its long-teased UrbanRebel concept has its official name – the Cupra Raval. more… The post Cupra’s UrbanRebel hatchback concept officially dubbed ‘Raval,’ arrives in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn’s Quiet Executive Leadership

CleanTechnica EVs

While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward. Since 2019, scaling electric vehicle production from a financial standpoint has been the work of Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn.

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Stellantis hits the brakes on Canadian EV battery plant over federal funding

Electrek

Leading global automaker Stellantis is pausing construction on its planned EV battery plant in Windsor, Canada, over a funding dispute with the federal government. more… The post Stellantis hits the brakes on Canadian EV battery plant over federal funding appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Condo Life: Adapting Existing Buildings To A Changing Climate

CleanTechnica EVs

It takes work. It takes planning. It takes time. It takes a bunch of people agreeing. It takes someone to recognize the problem, admit to themselves that they have to help solve them, and start moving the ball forward.

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Tesla Cybertruck front castings spotted, production is closer than ever

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck front castings have been spotted at Giga Texas, showing just how close production is for the highly anticipated vehicle. The wait for the Tesla Cybertruck has been long and sometimes annoying, but now the truck’s arrival is just around the corner. As revealed earlier this quarter, the Cybertruck is set for a public launch event in Q3 of this year, and ahead of this event, Tesla has already begun pilot production.

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The Neta V Launched In Malaysia & Is Now The Most Affordable EV In The Country

CleanTechnica EVs

The Chinese firm Hozon Auto officially launched the Neta V in Malaysia at the recently held Malaysia Auto Show. The Neta V is a compact crossover from its Neta Auto electric vehicle brand. Some of the other models in Neta’s stable are the Neta U and Neta S.

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Tesla Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Again Over Battery Throttling

InsideEVs

Some US owners of older Model S and Model X EVs claim Tesla's automatic software updates can reduce range by up to 20 percent.

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Starlink nears production facility completion, poised to drive subscriber growth

Teslarati

The upcoming Starlink production facility in Bastrop, Texas, is nearing construction completion, which could become a sales growth driver shortly. Until recently, Starlink’s biggest problem has been profitability , but with a growing subscriber base and a growing stream of revenue, profit concerns have subsided slightly. Now, the satellite internet provider is pivoting toward focusing on production, and with its first massive production facility coming online in short order, those concerns

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Ionity Launched Its Largest DC Fast Charging Station In Italy

InsideEVs

It's equipped with 18 individual stalls rated at up to 350 kilowatts.

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Prep for camping trips with this 200W foldable portable solar panel at $219 ($80 off) in New Green Deals

Electrek

Are you looking for a way to power your campsite without lugging around a big and heavy generator and gas? Well, if you already have a portable power station, than you should pick up. On sale for a new low of $219 at Amazon, this solar panel plugs directly into your power station to recharge it with using nothing more than sunlight. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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EVs vs. Hybrids: No Contest

CleanTechnica EVs

While some hybrids are very efficient, the best electric cars deliver significantly greater emission reductions. Once chargers become ubiquitous, hybrids will fade into memories.

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