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Nissan using Nikola and Kenworth electric Class 8 trucks for new vehicle deliveries from POLA

Green Car Congress

Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA)to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Nikola and Kenworth will each provide trucks that will pull traditional car haulers. The program is being conducted in collaboration with logistics partner Avant-Garde Auto Logistics LLC.

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Ioniq 6 pricing, safest EVs, Rivian sounds, Porsche shuns one-pedal driving: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker (not Tesla) re-upped its plans to bring a steering yoke to the U.S.? And another solar car was canceled. Which one? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 24, 2023. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan has a price tag for the U.S., and it sets the.

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte. The battery is rechargeable for 1000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. A paper on their work is published in the journal Science. The team’s battery chemistry with the solid electrolyte can potentially boost the energy density by as much as four times above lithium-ion batteries, wh

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Tesla patents virtualization and machine learning software to improve FSD

Teslarati

Tesla has applied for a set of patents that are set to significantly improve virtualization, recognition, and Full Self Driving overall. Tesla has worked tirelessly to improve full self-driving technology in the first two months of the year. Most recently, Tesla pushed its most significant improvement to employees, v11.3. Still, with new patented technology, the software is set to continue to improve dramatically this year.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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China’s first integrated methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station now in operation

Green Car Congress

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) officially launched China’s first methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station in Dalian, China. An upgrade from the previous fueling station offering oil, gas, hydrogen, electric charging services, the integrated complex can produce 1,000 kilograms of hydrogen a day, with a purity of 99.999%.

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Elon Musk gives nod to new Tesla Cybertruck material patent

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has remarked on Twitter, confirming the company’s new Cybertruck material patent. Unlike most cars produced today, the Tesla Cybertruck has captured consumers’ attention for its design and material choice. Most vehicles use a combination of aluminum and plastics to create many of the body panels on the vehicle. In contrast, the Cybertruck is made out of a stainless steel alloy that has now been revealed to be patented by Tesla.

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Tesla flooded with new invitations from Mexican States vying to host automaker

Teslarati

Tesla has reportedly received overwhelming invitations from Mexican officials to bring the anticipated new assembly location to their State. Just last week, it seemed like Tesla had finally narrowed down the location where it would be building its newest facility in Mexico. The Northern State of Nuevo Leon is close to the U.S. border, has historically hosted numerous industrial giants such as Siemens and Caterpillar, and seemed to even be in talks with the American automaker on where to place it

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Small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible to feature alloy wheels from 100% recycled aluminum

Green Car Congress

The new MINI Cooper SE Convertible (combined power consumption: 17.2kWh/100 km according to WLTP) ( earlier post ) will be the first series model to be produced with alloy wheels that are made entirely from recycled aluminum. The first use of 100% secondary aluminum for light-alloy wheels on a series-production vehicle is in cooperation with the wheel manufacturer Ronal.

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US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla continues to dominate the US electric car sales market, which can make it seem as though not much is changing here. However, the biggest story is probably that the US electric car market as a whole continues to grow strongly. In 2022, our analysis shows that BEV sales increased 65% compared to 2021.

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Weird Alibaba: This one-person electric helicopter is terrifyingly awesome

Electrek

Ok I get it, it’s not a helicopter. It’s a multi-rotor. A quadcopter, perhaps? A drone? VTOL? Whatever it is, it’s a manned flying machine and you can actually buy one from China. It’s scary. It’s wild. And it’s this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. more… The post Weird Alibaba: This one-person electric helicopter is terrifyingly awesome 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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Dear Maryland: It’s Time To Drive Clean Trucks & Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

I love living in Maryland. We’re living in a historical moment, and I can’t help but do a lil’ happy dance around the possibilities of the new administration and the groundwork laid by the Climate Solutions Now Act which set some of the most ambitious climate targets in the country.

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BYD cuts prices on some models, delivery wait times shortened

CN EV Post

This is BYD's first price cut this year, meaning that keeping market share stable in 2023 may be more important than maintaining profit margins. The post BYD cuts prices on some models, delivery wait times shortened appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volvo OTA Updates Pass 1 Million Mark, XC90 Recharge Earns Highest IIHS Safety Rating

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volvo XC90 and XC90 Recharge both received a Top Safety Pick + rating from IIHS following this year's stricter testing protocols.

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All-electric Ford SuperVan 4 to tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Electric Cars Report

For over 100 years, Ford vehicles have been competing in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) held just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. For 2023 and the 101st running of the event, Ford Performance is heading to America’s Mountain with the all-electric SuperVan 4. The race was first held in 1916, and a […] The post All-electric Ford SuperVan 4 to tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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Mercedes will take on Tesla’s FSD in China

Teslarati

Mercedes CTO, Markus Schaefer, has confirmed that the automaker’s autonomous driving system DRIVE Pilot will be making its way to China to challenge Tesla’s Full Self Driving offering in the country. Mercedes made waves in the auto industry earlier this year when it became the first automaker certified to operate level 3 autonomous driving vehicles in the United States, with the first State being Nevada.

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Nikola and E.ON sign collaboration agreement with Richter Group to decarbonize their heavy-duty fleet in Germany

Electric Cars Report

Nikola Corporation, E.ON and Richter Group announced a Letter of Intent for an initial order of 20 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles and the hydrogen needed to supply them. Richter Group is a leading provider of individual logistics services comprising hub and direct transport solutions for courier, express and parcel clients.

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Nissan launches electric delivery truck fleet for Los Angeles dealers

Teslarati

Nissan has launched a new fleet of Nikola and Kenworth electric semis that will deliver vehicles to dealers in Los Angeles. Nissan was a pioneer in the EV space with its Nissan Leaf , launched over a decade ago. But since then, many have accused the brand of becoming complacent. As the Japanese brand looks to revitalize its electric brand image and continue its new, more aggressive electrification plan, it has launched a fleet of Nikola and Kenworth electric semis that will deliver vehicles to N

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Watch New Tesla Model S Get Totaled Three Hours After Delivery

InsideEVs

TeslaCam footage shows wrong-way Honda forcing the driver of the brand-new Tesla to swerve right and sideswipe a semi-truck.

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Ultraviolette Is Ready To Deliver Its All-Electric Sport Bike F77 Tomorrow From Bangalore

Electric Vehicles India

Ultraviolette Automotive, an Indian electric vehicle (EV) start-up, is all set to deliver its much-awaited all-electric sport bike F77 on February 26 from Bangalore (tomorrow). The company, headquartered in Bengaluru, has been working on the F77 for the past few years, and the launch of this bike marks a significant milestone in the Indian EV industry.

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Bentley Set To End W12 Production In Favor Of Electric Powertrains

InsideEVs

Bentley's first EV is due in 2025.

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Quick Charge Podcast: February 25, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: February 25, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Seres, Huawei sign deal on joint business, aim to sell 1 million NEVs by 2026

CN EV Post

Seres and Huawei will jointly launch a new vehicle platform, the first flagship model of which is scheduled for release in 2023. The post Seres, Huawei sign deal on joint business, aim to sell 1 million NEVs by 2026 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla’s Global Engineering HQ in Palo Alto — Opening Party Highlights (Pics, Videos, Quotes)

CleanTechnica EVs

Bonus: pre-production Cybertrucks spotted at the event.

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US: First Genesis Electrified G80 Sales Emerged In Stats

InsideEVs

The company sold 33 units in January.

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Watch this electric Toyota Land Cruiser crush an off-road course

Teslarati

An EV conversion of a Toyota Land Cruiser, made by EVSwap, shows how capable a simple powertrain swapped off-roader can be. With the instant torque and incredible amount of control an electric powertrain provides, it is no wonder that many off-road enthusiasts see them as the next significant upgrade. But with the limited number of electric 4x4s coming from traditional makers like Jeep, Ford, and Toyota, many have been forced to make their own custom solutions.

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Bell 505 first single-engine helicopter to fly using 100% sustainable aviation fuel; Neste/Virent fuel partnership

Green Car Congress

Bell Textron announced that the Bell 505 completed its first flight fueled solely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100% SAF. Bell collaborated with Safran Helicopter Engines, Neste, GKN Aerospace and Virent to make this Bell 505 flight possible. To achieve this flight, Bell collaborated with Safran Helicopter Engines, manufacturer of the Arrius 2R engine on the Bell 505; GKN Aerospace, the fuel system component supplier; Neste, the S

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