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Jervois begins commissioning at Idaho Cobalt Operations; only cobalt mine in US

Green Car Congress

Australia-based Jervois Global, a nickel and cobalt company, has commenced the first stage of plant commissioning at its Idaho Cobalt Operations mine site (ICO), following a successful opening ceremony on 7 October 2022. ICO is commencing a commissioning phase during October, with equipment undergoing final completion testwork ahead of continuous commercial concentrate production expected across Q4 2022.

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Rivian recall, Bz4x fix, ID.4 Standard and Niro EV reviews: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian recalled nearly all the electric trucks it’s made. Toyota finally figured out why the wheels are falling off its first U.S.-bound EV in a decade. Hyundai is showing off its Ioniq 5’s potential by powering a hotel via EV. And we have first drives of the base VW ID.4 and Kia Niro. Yes, the Niro hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV. This.

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Fermata Energy’s FE-20 V2X bidirectional DC fast charger available Q1 2023

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Fermata Energy announced the upcoming release of its second V2X bidirectional charger, the FE-20. With multiple commercial projects already successfully deployed with its FE-15 bidirectional charger, Fermata Energy is adding a second commercial charger option with the FE-20 to meet the increasing demand for V2X installations. V2X includes vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) projects.

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Toyota Bz4x EV production restarted, fix coming for wheels falling off

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Thursday provided a long-awaited update and solution regarding its Bz4x electric car, which has been waylaid by a pesky problem for months: Its wheels could fall off. After several months since the issue was originally noted, Toyota says it’s a supplier issue, with hub bolts that could vibrate loose after sharp turns or.

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

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DLR-led DYNCAT seeks to reduce noise and fuel consumption during approach and landing using pilot assistance systems

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Approaching an airport runway for landing entails reducing speed, extending flaps, speed brakes and much more—all with as little noise and fuel consumption as possible. Moreover, air traffic control restricts the approach profile, and weather conditions are sometimes only vaguely known. In short, in addition to wind and other factors, the skills of the flight crew are a key factor in determining how well an approach meets all these requirements.

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Why Aptera’s Vehicle Solar Panel Design Is Bigger News For The EV Industry Than We Think

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent video by Aptera tells us not only that its vehicle-mounted solar panels are in production, but gives us some clues about the journey to get to this point. It wasn’t easy, and certainly wasn’t just a matter of slapping some panels on the outside of the car. As pointed out in the beginning […].

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Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf

CleanTechnica EVs

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result. The Tesla Model Y was the overall best selling […].

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Toshiba’s new large-scale production technology for electrolysis electrodes cuts iridium use to 1/10

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Toshiba Corporation has developed large-scale production technology for electrolysis electrodes that realize high level efficiency in Power to Gas (P2G) technology while reducing the use of iridium, one of the world’s rarest precious metals, to 1/10. P2G uses electrolysis of water to convert renewable energy into hydrogen, for storage and transportation to where it is needed.

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Incat Tasmania teams with ABB on hybrid electric “fast ferry”

The Driven EV News

The two companies will evaluate the suitability Incat's catamaran ferry for operating in hybrid modes, as well as a potential full battery operation. The post Incat Tasmania teams with ABB on hybrid electric “fast ferry” appeared first on The Driven.

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Air Products to invest about $500M to build green hydrogen production facility in New York; 94MW hydropower already approved

Green Car Congress

Air Products plans to invest approximately $500 million to build, own and operate a 35 metric ton per day facility to produce green liquid hydrogen at a greenfield site in Massena, New York, as well as liquid hydrogen distribution and dispensing operations. The commercial operation of this facility is targeted to begin in 2026-2027. In support of this Air Products’ project, in July 2022, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) board approved 94 MW of low-cost St.

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

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23% Of New Car Sales Now Electric In The Netherlands!

CleanTechnica EVs

The Dutch auto market is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after several months in the red. August was a growth month, and September confirmed the trend, growing 5% year over year (YoY). The Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market has continued to grow as well, if only by 13% YoY last month. […].

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Seeing Machines enters collaboration with Magna, includes US$65M investment

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Seeing Machines Limited, an advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, has entered an exclusive collaboration agreement with Magna International to pursue driver and occupant monitoring system business targeting the vehicle’s interior rear-view mirror. At the same time, Magna is also investing $65 million in the company.

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Tesla’s fork in the road was made by Hunter Leggitt Studios

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Tesla’s fork in the road was made by artist Hunter Leggitt for Burning Man 2022. As first reported by Gail Alfar in her blog, What’s Up Tesla?, Leggitt designed the giant fork art sculpture that Tesla showcased on AI Day. The artwork, “MetaFork in the Road,” is a 30-foot tall sculpture weighing 4,500 pounds. Gail noted that the steel installation represents the classic metaphor for a deciding moment in life when one has to make a choice.

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Spy photo: Model suspected to be NIO EC7 spotted

CN EV Post

The model will be a coupe SUV that may feature NIO's previously patented electric rear wing, according to local media. The post Spy photo: Model suspected to be NIO EC7 spotted appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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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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Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market

Electrek

Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. more…. The post Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market appeared first on Electrek.

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How Does The Price of Oil Impact EV Adoption?

CleanTechnica EVs

The oil price shock of 2022 has driven a great deal of new interest in EVs, which has just served to help answer the question of what happens to EV adoption rates when oil and gas prices fluctuate. It has supercharged EV demand, which is ultimately due to the economics of high oil prices, yet […].

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Mobilize Duo EV Arrives As Successor To Renault Twizy With More Range And Comfort

Electric Cars Report

Renault Group sub-brand Mobilize introduced the Duo electric microcar, a successor to the Renault Twizy and a competitor to Citroën’s Ami. Duo provides a new angle on urban mobility at a time when traffic restrictions in city centres are tightening. As it is all-electric, it will be able to enter the low-emissions zones that are […] The post Mobilize Duo EV Arrives As Successor To Renault Twizy With More Range And Comfort appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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All EVs In Ethiopia Now Exempted From VAT, Surtax, & Excise Tax

CleanTechnica EVs

A number of countries in Africa depend on fossil fuel imports to meet their energy requirements in the transport sector. These fossil fuel imports constitute a good chunk of the total import bill, draining the countries of the much needed and scarce foreign currency. We have looked at a few of these countries recently. Examples […].

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Tesla delivers 77,613 vehicles in China in Sept, second highest on record

CN EV Post

Vehicles produced at Tesla factories are typically used for export at the beginning of the quarter and for local deliveries at the end of the quarter. The post Tesla delivers 77,613 vehicles in China in Sept, second highest on record appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Jaguar and Land Rover Charging comes to the UK, powered by Plugsurfing

Electric Cars Report

Drivers of Jaguar or Land Rover plug-in electric hybrid and fully electric vehicles will now benefit from the launch of Jaguar Charging and Land Rover Charging, bringing them easy access to a network of over 300,000 charging points stretching across 26 countries and 700 separate charging point providers including Osprey, Ionity and char.gy as part […] The post Jaguar and Land Rover Charging comes to the UK, powered by Plugsurfing appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CATL expects net profit of up to $1.37 billion in Q3

CN EV Post

In the first three quarters, CATL expects a net profit of RMB 16.5 billion to 18 billion, up 112.87 percent to 132.22 percent year-on-year. The post CATL expects net profit of up to $1.37 billion in Q3 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month

Electrek

Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Honda’s Prologue Design Reveal Shows It Is Serious About Honda EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

This year, I’ve been paying a lot more attention to Honda. In the past, I’ve called them “boneheaded” for doing things like sending Clarity cars to the crusher, not selling the Honda e in the United States, and not even offering a hybrid Acura MDX. That last one is particularly awful because my wife is […].

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China's Sept wholesale sales of passenger NEVs at 675,000 units, CPCA data show

CN EV Post

At wholesale, NEV penetration was 29.4 percent in September, slightly lower than the previous month's record 30.1 percent. Retail penetration, however, reached a record 31.8 percent. The post China's Sept wholesale sales of passenger NEVs at 675,000 units, CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Starlink now available in Japan

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Starlink is now available in Japan, SpaceX announced Monday , adding that Japan is the first Asian country to access Starlink. In September 2021, KDDI Corporation announced that it chose Starlink to deliver its high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to its 1,200 remote mobile towers. pic.twitter.com/nACwdwfJNj. — Renata Konkoly (@RenataKonkoly) October 10, 2022. “As soon as 2022, KDDI will be able to offer an urban mobile connectivity experience to its rural mobile customers,R

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Mobilize Fast Charge: the new ultrafast charging network in Europe

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To make long drives in electric vehicles simpler, Mobilize and Renault dealerships are launching Mobilize Fast Charge, an ultrafast charging network. Most of the stations will be at Renault dealerships less than 5 minutes from a motorway or expressway exit. The network will encompass 200 stations in Europe by mid-2024, In France, Mobilize will install […] The post Mobilize Fast Charge: the new ultrafast charging network in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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China’s NIO to compete in Europe with unnamed ‘smaller, mainstream’ brand of EVs after premium rollout

Electrek

As three premium EV models from NIO make their way to new markets in Europe, the Chinese automaker has already shared intentions to bring its second brand – still unnamed – overseas following its initial launch in China in 2024. The second NIO brand is expected to be a friendlier-priced, mass-market marque to further compete with other automakers in Europe. more….

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BMW's BEV sales in China up 65% in first 3 quarters

CN EV Post

BMW did not release specific figures for its BEV sales in China. The post BMW's BEV sales in China up 65% in first 3 quarters appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Renault Twizy electric funmobile to be succeeded by this new electric quadricycle

Electrek

Remember that not-a-car but also not-a-motorcycle four-wheeled electric vehicle known as the Renault Twizy? Now Meet the Mobilize Duo, its successor that will be taking to the Paris Motor Show next week for a big unveil. more…. The post The Renault Twizy electric funmobile to be succeeded by this new electric quadricycle appeared first on Electrek.

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2023 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Priced From $33,740, Adds 25% More Range

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Kia has announced pricing for the all-new second generation 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid, starting at $33,740. With increased dimensions all around, the 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid aims to offer more comfort with a roomier cabin, but despite its larger size, the PHEV has a 25-percent greater all-electric range of 33 miles than its predecessor and […] The post 2023 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Priced From $33,740, Adds 25% More Range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?

Electrek

Audi is the latest automaker looking to shift its strategy after the historic Inflation Reduction Act was passed, expanding federal tax credits in the US. In an interview with Automotive News , Audi’s chief technical officer, Oliver Hoffman, said the IRA bill will have a “huge impact” on its North American strategy as the automaker considers building its first US EV plant. more….

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Mobilize Solo Concept and Ileo Concept explore new ways of travelling and charging vehicles

Electric Cars Report

The mobility sector is at the centre of society’s transformation. Private cars are losing ground in cities as users and policymakers shift towards new alternatives for travel. Mobilize is a step ahead of these trends and offers two answers to the new challenges surrounding urban and electric mobility: Solo Concept and Ileo Concept. Solo Concept […] The post Mobilize Solo Concept and Ileo Concept explore new ways of travelling and charging vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Minnesota State Begins Training Hybrid & Electric Car Technicians

CleanTechnica EVs

Minnesota State community college has created a new curriculum to teach students how to service and repair an electric car.

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Neta launches Neta U-II, brings Qualcomm 8155 chip to budget EV

CN EV Post

Previously, models using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip in the smart cockpit cost twice as much as the model from Neta. The post Neta launches Neta U-II, brings Qualcomm 8155 chip to budget EV appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.