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JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. The guiding principle is to be the development of sustainable, connected, safe and tailored mobility solutions for future generations.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2021

Drivers of certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models recently endured months of living with just 90% of their battery capacity and range—and a winter of charging outside—due to concerns over fire risk. As of Wednesday, they’re being advised by the automaker to go back to parking outside and not to leave their cars charging.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company will begin a test operation of its RoboShuttle service on 9 August in South Korea. The demand-responsive, high-occupancy vehicle service, powered by autonomous driving and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, will operate along a 6.1-km route in Sejong Smart City. The pilot operation will be conducted using Hyundai H350, a light commercial, four-door van (known as Solati in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam), equipped with autonomous driving technology, which applies a range

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2021

SUVs are proving to be so popular these days that they all seem to be spawning coupe-like variants that are SUVs, just less practical. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the latest to procreate, with the Volvo C40 Recharge set to debut as a 2022 model early next year. The last time that Volvo used the “C” designation was back in 2013, for a.

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JULY 14, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have conducted life cycle analyses (LCAs) for battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ) and lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH•H 2 O) produced from Chilean brines (Salar de Atacama) and Australian spodumene ores. An open-access paper on the study is published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen on Tuesday announced a "New Auto" strategy that aims to consolidate future electric cars onto a single platform, and calls for increased emphasis on software and the development of autonomous-driving tech. By the end of the decade, VW expects most of its portfolio to to be made up of electric vehicles, and most of those will eventually.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2021

Electrify America on Tuesday announced a new plan to more than double its charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada. Dubbed the Boost Plan, it aims for more than 1,800 DC fast-charging stations, and a total of 10,000 individual connectors, by 2025, as well as increased use of higher-power 150-kilowatt and 350-kw fast-charging.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy solutions business line, and the Volkswagen Group signed an agreement aimed at setting up a full function joint venture of equal partners to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Italy. The JV will operate in Italy as Charging Point Operator (CPO) by investing in, deploying between 2021 and 2025, owning and operating a high power charging (HPC) network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

Pulitzer Prize-winning auto columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Dan Neil, recently took the new Tesla Model S Plaid out for a spin on Route 299 in California. To sum it up, according to Neil, “the Plaid’s signature trick: the instant, seamless, soft-singing surge of scarcely endurable thrust, from whenever, until you see Jesus.” “And […].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Electrify America announced its “Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada, with plans to have more than 1,800 fast charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers installed by the end of 2025. The expansion will increase the deployment of 150 and 350 kilowatt chargers—the fastest speed available today.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

By David Waterworth Great news. However, we have to realise that this comes off a low base. Penetration of the new vehicle market by EVs (BEVs and PHEVS) is estimated to reach 2% in Australia during 2021. It may actually exceed this, as pundits predict that Tesla will ship in 15,000 cars from China and […].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

EDP, a Portuguese integrated energy utility; TechnipFMC, a technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries; and other research partners are joining forces to develop a conceptual engineering and economic feasibility study for a new offshore system for green hydrogen production from offshore wind power, called the BEHYOND (Bolstering the joint opEration of HYdrogen and Offshore wiND) project.

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Electrek

JULY 14, 2021

There have been three recent Chevy Bolt EV fires, two within the past 2 weeks. One in May which had the temporary recall , another July 1st which had the final software update in Vermont , and another with the final update in New Jersey in the past week or so. GM has updated their recall page with an acknowledgement of the problem, and is telling owners to not charge overnight at all, and not to park inside. more… The post GM asks Chevy Bolt EV owners not to charge overnight or park inside

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Haldor Topsoe will build a 15,000 ton per year hydroprocessing catalyst plant at the company’s existing Bayport production site in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The plant will increase production capacity of Topsoe’s TK catalyst family to meet increasing demand, both in traditional refining and for use with Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology for production of renewable diesel and jet fuel.

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JULY 14, 2021

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla currently has a Powerwall backlog of 80,000 orders, which is worth over $500 million, but it can’t ramp up production to meet that due to the global chip shortage. more… The post Tesla has Powerwall backlog of 80,000 orders worth over $500 million appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

ArcelorMittal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Spanish Government that will see a €1-billion investment in decarbonization technologies at ArcelorMittal Asturias’ plant in Gijón. The investments will reduce CO 2 emissions at ArcelorMittal’s Spanish operations by up to 4.8 million tonnes, which represents approximately 50% of emissions, within the next five years.

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Electrek

JULY 14, 2021

According to new registration data, Tesla (TSLA) is leading a 95% increase in electric car sales in the US. However, the automaker’s market shares are sliding, but that’s something that was expected. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) leads 95% increase in electric car sales in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. are deepening their partnership. Based on a substantial shareholding agreement in May 2020, Volkswagen Group entered a strategic cooperation framework with the major Chinese battery producer headquartered at Hefei. The goals of both partners are to industrialize the planned battery cell production at the Salzgitter site of Volkswagen Group Components and to develop first use cases of the Volkswagen unified cell concept for the volume segment.

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

The third quarter may only be in its first weeks, but Tesla already appears to have sold out the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor for Q3 2021 in the United States and Canada. A look at the company’s online configurator for the all-electric crossover shows that the Model Y Long Range now has an estimated delivery date in October 2021, the first month of the fourth quarter.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

Much has been made of the battle between Tesla’s direct sales model and the franchise dealer network used by the “legacy” automakers. On the one side are typically well-meaning people who want to see EVs succeed for a variety of reasons, and on the other are typically well-meaning people who genuinely believe that franchise dealers […].

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JULY 14, 2021

LG Chem plans to invest 6 trillion KRW ($5 billion) to produce EV battery materials for separators, cathodes, anodes, and other key elements. On Wednesday, LG Chem’s CEO Hak Cheol announced the company’s plans to grow into the world’s largest comprehensive battery materials producer. The EV battery supplier expects the battery materials market to grow quickly between 2021 to 2026, from 39 trillion ($34 billion) KRW to 100 trillion KRW ($87 billion).

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

South Korea has a 40.6 trillion won ($41.2 billion) plan to become an even bigger EV battery giant by the end of the decade, The Business Times has reported. The nation unveiled the plan and noted that LG Energy Solution, SK Innovation, and Samsung SDI will be key players. (They are already three of the […].

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

It appears that the latest efforts of the Brandenburg Nature Protection Association (NABU) and the Green League against Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin are unsuccessful once more. As confirmed by Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court (OVG) spokesperson Christiane Scheerhorn, the higher court rejected the two environmental groups’ urgent action, which aimed to stop limited testing at Gigafactory Berlin.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

Electric powersports company Taiga has been developing some top-shelf, all-electric personal watercraft and snowmobiles in recent years, but it’s about to make even bigger waves (Ha!) in the powersports business thanks to a $50 million raise in support of a new production facility in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. The project represents an investment of approximately $125.17 […].

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

Tesla China’s assertive stance against inaccurate reporting and false news continues, with the company recently taking legal action against a Model 3 owner who previously alleged that his vehicle experienced a “brake failure” incident. The Tesla owner, who has maintained that his vehicle went “out of control,” shared the news on Weibo. .

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Electrek

JULY 14, 2021

As part of the European Green Deal, the EU has adopted a package of climate proposals they’re calling “fit for 55” In it, Europe targets a 55% reduction in CO 2 by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050. To serve this goal, Europe plans to reduce new car emissions by 55% by 2030 and 100% by 2035 — which means no new emitting vehicles. more… The post Europe wants to ban new gas cars by 2035.

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JULY 14, 2021

Four days after reentering Earth’s atmosphere and splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX has safely returned its second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft to dry land back Florida’s East Coast. On Thursday, July 8th, the uncrewed SpaceX spacecraft officially undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) after more than a month in orbit.

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Electrek

JULY 14, 2021

Lucid Motors has just shared details of its new vehicle service program called Lucid Care, along with anticipated details surrounding the warranty for new vehicles like the Air sedan. The luxury EV automaker plans to handle most maintenance through a fleet of mobile repair vans that come to you, wherever you are. more… The post Lucid Motors introduces Lucid Care service program alongside vehicle warranty details appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

A recent survey from Japan has determined that the Tesla Model 3 is currently the top choice for car buyers looking to purchase an all-electric vehicle in the country. This was according to the results of a survey from Current Motor, which operates a popular imported car purchase service in Japan called “Foreign Car King.” In a survey that ran from June 8 to July 7, 2021, the imported car purchase service asked potential car buyers about their preferences if they would purchase an el

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

By David Waterworth Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland in Australia, is trialing electric buses with a view to transitioning the fleet. One of the early issues was that the buses were too powerful. Yes, too powerful. The electric buses took off too fast and engineers were worried about passenger safety. This has now been […].

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

Elon Musk’s trial regarding Tesla’s 2018 acquisition of SolarCity in Wilmington, Delaware, took an interesting turn today. One attorney vomited in the jury box, and Musk’s brother Kimbal took the stand for questioning on Wednesday. The trial was brought to a temporary halt for two hours as one attorney, who was seated in the jury box, vomited, the Independent reported.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

Kitty Hawk, the air taxi company founded by Google’s co-founder Larry Page, is buying 3D Robotics, a former competitor of DJI in the consumer drone market. CEO of 3DR, former editor of Wired magazine Christian Anderson, will join Kitty Hawk as chief operating officer. Kitty Hawk, named after the town from which the Wright Brothers […].

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

Electric automaker Rivian is looking to revolutionize the commonly-used three-point turn with a new patent. The “K-Turn” will allow Rivian owners to maneuver in the same manner as a three-point turn without utilizing such a large space, making the maneuver more readily available when the vehicle is confronted with a confined space. Rivian filed the patent in 2019, but the United States Patent Office just recently published it on July 1st.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 14, 2021

The energy transition is builds up a good head of steam with new zero emission electric tugboat from maritime industry leader Crowley.

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