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Volvo Trucks testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks is now testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden; ice, wind and lots of snow make an ideal testing environment. Trucks are operating seven days a week and in all types of weather. The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment.

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Fisker Ocean deliveries start in Europe—six months into production

Green Car Reports

Fisker Inc. last week revealed that it had delivered its first Ocean electric SUV to a customer—nearly six months after contract manufacturer Magna started production of the model in Austria. The first delivery, of an Ocean One launch edition, was attended personally by chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker, to a customer in Denmark, Fisker said.

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UK APC investing £77M in 7 green heavy-duty and commercial vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

The UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is investing £77 million (US$97 million) in seven UK-based automotive collaborative research and development projects. The seven projects, each involving a group of companies working in partnership on green transport technology, will each benefit from industry support, together with a government grant. The £77 million is made up of £38.4 million from Government, backed by a further £38.7 million from the automotive industry.

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Volvo plans small EX30 electric SUV for US, reveal June 7

Green Car Reports

Volvo has teased the design of a new smaller electric SUV that it confirmed on Tuesday will be U.S.-bound. The compact model, to be called EX30, will be revealed on June 7 and will be available that same day for U.S. reservations, Volvo said. The EX30 badge, which was previously confirmed as on the way, follows Volvo’s new naming structure.

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

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ElringKlinger secures large-scale series production contract from BMW Group for cell contact systems for NEUE KLASSE EVs

Green Car Congress

ElringKlinger AG, a leading global automotive supplier, has been awarded a new high-volume series production contract covering a period of several years to supply the BMW Group with cell contact systems for the new series of NEUE KLASSE electric models. Cell contact systems consist of a plastic carrier frame that accommodates the cell connectors and ensures installability in all tolerance positions.

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Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted stuck in a field

Electrek

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted stuck in a field in rural Texas following the groundbreaking ceremony for Tesla’s new lithium refinery. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted stuck in a field appeared first on Electrek.

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World BEV Sales Now 12% Of World Auto Sales

CleanTechnica EVs

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 28% in March 2023 compared to March 2022. There were 1,097,000 registrations, making it the second best month ever for plugin electric vehicles, only behind December 2022. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (12% BEV share alone).

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Bramble Energy lead partner of Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) project

Green Car Congress

Bramble Energy , an innovator in fuel cell technology, has joined forces with Equipmake, Aeristech and the University of Bath to develop a new hydrogen double-deck bus integrating Bramble’s low-cost printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFC) technology. ( Earlier post.) Bramble Energy is the lead partner of the Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) which has received £6.3 million in funding from the Advance Propulsion Centre as part of the Automotive Transformation Fund.

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Mini EVs Could Be An Important Step In The Transition To Electric Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

When more affordable smartphones became a reality some years ago, they led to a complete revolution in the access to telecommunications and financial services sectors. Some of the major players in this revolution were very basic and affordable phones from some Chinese companies.

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Cleveland-Cliffs completes successful blast furnace hydrogen injection trial at Middletown Works

Green Car Congress

Cleveland-Cliffs has successfully completed a hydrogen injection trial at its Middletown Works blast furnace. This introduction of hydrogen gas as an iron-reducing agent in the blast furnace is the first use of this carbon-friendly technology in the Americas region. The successful use of hydrogen gas represents a significant step toward the future decarbonization of blast furnaces, which are necessary for the continued service of the most quality-intensive steel applications, particularly for th

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

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The Volvo XC40 Tops The Battery-Electric Vehicle Charts in Q1 In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales of battery-electric vehicles continue to show steady progress in South Africa. Battery-electric vehicle sales breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.

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Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas

Electrek

Tesla has achieved its goal of producing 5,000 Model Y vehicles in a week at Gigafactory Texas, which was the original goal for volume production at the plant. more… The post Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75%

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Stanford's Tony Seba says electric cars could hit 50% of new car sales in China this year, and EV longevity will result in a 75% reduction in global sales by 2030. The post Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75% appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Police Fleet consisting of 20 cars takes over South Pasadena PD

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A Tesla Police Fleet consisting of 20 cars, 10 Model Ys and 10 Model 3s, has taken over the South Pasadena Police Department, and Unplugged Performance has been tasked with replacing the force’s vehicles. Unplugged Performance worked with the South Pasadena Police Department to completely revolutionize its fleet, removing all internal combustion engine vehicles from its police force and replacing them with all-electric Teslas.

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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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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shift

Green Car Reports

So far, few if any widespread automotive service retailers have tried to woo the business of electric vehicle owners. But recent survey results suggest that some of them might do better by focusing on EV-specific needs soon. The results come from survey giant J.D. Power, via its U.S. Aftermarket Service Index Study, out last week. It found that.

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20 Tesla vehicles will replace entire police dept’s patrol fleet

Electrek

A police department in California has decided to convert its entire patrol fleet to all-electric vehicles using the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. more… The post 20 Tesla vehicles will replace entire police dept’s patrol fleet appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s strategy with Cybertruck design reveals more with every appearance

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A few months ago, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen said Tesla does not have a “pencils down” approach with the Cybertruck design. If anything indicates this, it was last evening’s most recent sightings of the Cybertruck, which featured the first looks at potential accessories and one of the cleanest prototypes we have seen yet.

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Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) released its first-quarter earnings Tuesday as the EV maker looks to build upon its momentum from last year. Despite a slow start to 2023, Rivian says it still expects to produce 50,000 vehicles this year. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance appeared first on Electrek.

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Fisker Ocean Force E is 550hp off-road beast, deliveries to start Q4 2023

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. is launching the Fisker Ocean Force E, a special off-road edition intended to broaden EV market appeal. The off-road category is currently dominated by internal combustion vehicles, but Fisker wants to change that. Force E will perform superbly off road, with substantial ground clearance and ramp angles, 33-inch all-terrain tires on 20-inch reinforced […] The post Fisker Ocean Force E is 550hp off-road beast, deliveries to start Q4 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Transforming Ontario’s battery metals industry

Innovation News Network

Discover how Ontario is set to become a leading contributor to the global electric vehicle battery supply chain. The post Transforming Ontario’s battery metals industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Alpine A290_? electric hot hatch unveiled

Electric Cars Report

The A290, the future compact B-segment electric sports car in Alpine’s new era, shines through the spectacular, ultra-sporty A290_β (A290 beta) show car. The first of the three models in the future “Dream Garage” will be a new-generation, full-electric sports car designed to trigger every driver’s competitive spirit and recast the notion of sports cars. […] The post Alpine A290_β electric hot hatch unveiled appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Brings Back the Model 3 Long Range

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s Model 3 is its most popular sedan, and now the automaker has added a highly coveted variant of the electric vehicle back to its online order configurator. The variant, the Model 3 Long Range, is now available again, after being discontinued last August due to high demand.

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Fisker Completes First German Vehicle Registration and Opens New Customer Facilities in Munich

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. continues its phased launch of the all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV in Europe with the registration of the first Fisker Ocean in Germany and the opening of two new customer facilities in Munich. Following the delivery of the first Ocean to a customer in Denmark on May 5, the first German vehicle registration comes […] The post Fisker Completes First German Vehicle Registration and Opens New Customer Facilities in Munich appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla (TSLA) can “harvest” far more IRA benefits than peers: Morgan Stanley

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could have a significant impact on the electric vehicle sector, particularly for Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ). This was according to Morgan Stanley analysts, who noted that investors might be underestimating the potential benefits the legislation could provide to Tesla over the next few years. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas and his team noted that Tesla has achieved cost leadership and high margins through its vertically integrated business model, technological inno

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Mullen to deliver 1,000 Class 3 electric trucks to Randy Marion Automotive

Electric Cars Report

Mullen Automotive announced a 1,000-vehicle order for the Mullen THREE, a Class 3 low cab forward (“LCF”) EV truck. The order has been placed by the Randy Marion Automotive Group (“RMA”), with deliveries commencing in August 2023. The purchase order is valued at $63 million and is between Randy Marion Isuzu, LLC, a member of […] The post Mullen to deliver 1,000 Class 3 electric trucks to Randy Marion Automotive appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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45% of US car dealers won’t sell you an EV – here’s what’s going on

Electrek

Sixty-six percent of US car dealers don’t have any EVs to sell, and 45% said they wouldn’t sell them no matter what, according to a new report from Sierra Club about the EV shopping experience in the US. more… The post 45% of US car dealers won’t sell you an EV – here’s what’s going on appeared first on Electrek.

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The EV Battery Supply Chain Explained

CleanTechnica EVs

Introduction What are the problems in the EV battery supply chain and how can we improve it? The transportation sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the US economy, and about half its emissions come from light-duty vehicles alone. To avoid the disastrous effects of a 1.

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‘Something small is coming’ – Volvo teases EX30 SUV ahead of global debut in June [Video]

Electrek

Volvo Cars has had a small card… or car, up its sleeve that it is ready to show to the world. A new small SUV dubbed the “Volvo EX30” will make its global debut in less than a month and will instantly become available to reserve. Before then, Volvo teased its latest EV model in a video available to view below. more… The post ‘Something small is coming’ – Volvo teases EX30 SUV ahead of global debut in June [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune

The Driven EV News

South Pasadena Police Department set to save hundreds of thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs as they become the first to go all in on EVs. Acceleration and safety makes Tesla Model Y the perfect police vehicle. The post Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune appeared first on The Driven.

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China’s first deep-sea floating wind platform is complete

Electrek

The construction of China’s first deep-sea floating wind power platform is ready to come online. more… The post China’s first deep-sea floating wind platform is complete appeared first on Electrek.

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Baojun Yep Mini Electric SUV Not Even In Stores Yet But Potential Pickup Version Could Be On The Cards

CleanTechnica EVs

Things happen really fast in the mini EV world, unlike in the traditional ICE automobile world. Traditionally, consumers would have to wait for long periods in between new models. Sometimes people would have to wait for 7 or so years for a new model of their favorite car.

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Kia EV9 proves cold weather is no match for this electric SUV in latest testing video

Electrek

Who says electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? Kia took its new electric SUV to Arjeplog, Sweden, to test the EV9 in sub-zero temperatures to ensure its battery and charging performance were up to standard. With several features unique to Kia, the testing video shows cold weather can’t slow the electric SUVs’ roll. more… The post Kia EV9 proves cold weather is no match for this electric SUV in latest testing video appeared first on Electrek.

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Viritech secures a major role in Ford’s three-year hydrogen fuel cell E-Transit trial

Electric Cars Report

Viritech is to play a major role in one of the UK’s most significant fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle (FCHEV) projects: a programme to test the viability of fuel-cell versions of the UK’s best-selling commercial vehicle, the Ford Transit. With the concern that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) will be unable to fulfil LCV use-cases that […] The post Viritech secures a major role in Ford’s three-year hydrogen fuel cell E-Transit trial appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Nikola (NKLA) revamps its business strategy to focus on North America and fuel cell trucks

Electrek

Nikola (NKLA) released its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, announcing it will refocus business operations in North America. After building sales momentum in Q1, Nikola says it will focus on what it knows best, including fuel cell trucks. more… The post Nikola (NKLA) revamps its business strategy to focus on North America and fuel cell trucks appeared first on Electrek.