Wed.Jun 09, 2021

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IAV unveils new battery assembly concept that is easier to recycle, with better CO2 balance

Green Car Congress

IAV has developed a battery assembly concept that is much easier to recycle than existing battery systems and also has a much better CO 2 balance. The concept is not only interesting for future vehicles—it can be integrated into existing e-models as well. The IAV concept allows end-of-life (EOL) batteries to be dismantled in a more resource-friendly way and their valuable materials to be recycled more efficiently.

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Electrify America taps into connected home charging

Green Car Reports

Electrify America is expanding its focus from public charging to the place most EV drivers charge the most—at home. On sale now, the HomeStation Level 2 AC charging station is Electrify America's most serious effort yet to gain a foothold in home charging, where EV owners typically charge 80% or more of the time. The HomeStation is part of.

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Enevate announces new production license agreement for silicon-dominant battery technology

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Enevate, a battery company featuring extreme fast-charge and high-energy-density battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and other markets ( earlier post ), announced a new production license agreement with EnerTech International to commercialize Enevate’s silicon-dominant, XFC-Energy battery technology in the transportation, mobility and reserve power markets.

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Report: Apple electric car project considering US-made batteries from BYD, CATL

Green Car Reports

Apple is reportedly in private discussions over a potential electric-car battery sourcing agreement with two Chinese companies, CATL and BYD, according to a report from Reuters published Tuesday, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the matter. White House economic advisor Jared Bernstein also confirmed to Reuters that Apple has made U.S.

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

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FCAB releases US blueprint for lithium batteries

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The Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) ( earlier post ) has released the National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries 2021–2030 to guide investments in the urgent development of a domestic lithium-battery manufacturing value chain. The worldwide lithium-battery market is expected to grow by a factor of 5 to 10 in the next decade. The US industrial base must be positioned to respond to this vast increase in market demand that otherwise will likely benefit well-resourced and supported co

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Lordstown crunch, Apple car batteries, ride-hailing and charging deserts: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Apple reportedly shops around for batteries for an EV. Charging deserts might keep electric ride-hailing from some urban communities. Electrify America enters home charging. And is Lordstown Motors viable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On Tuesday, the EV startup Lordstown Motors filed a notice declaring that it won’t have enough.

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Tesla increases Model S Plaid price by $10,000 just ahead of first deliveries

Electrek

Tesla has increased the price of its brand new Model S Plaid by $10,000 just a day ahead of its first deliveries at an event later tonight. more… The post Tesla increases Model S Plaid price by $10,000 just ahead of first deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrify Home announces availability of HomeStation EV charger

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Electrify Home announced that its fastest to-date Level 2 home charger, HomeStation, is now on sale at the ElectrifyHome.com webstore for $649 with free shipping and returns within the 48 contiguous states. Customers may also choose to purchase the HomeStation through Amazon.com for $649, subject to their shipping and return policies. New owners can install the home charger themselves or choose from installation packages offered by a third-party service provider through the Electrify Home websto

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Tesla is about to raise the bar with new Model S Plaid, expect a few surprises

Electrek

Tesla is about to unveil the new Model S Plaid, arguably the biggest update to the vehicle program, which is already almost a decade old. We expect that the automaker is going to unveil a few surprises that will raise the bar. more… The post Tesla is about to raise the bar with new Model S Plaid, expect a few surprises appeared first on Electrek.

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Gaussin partners with Microvast for batteries in next-gen skateboard road truck platform

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Gaussin will partner with Microvast for batteries for Gaussin’s next-generation skateboard road truck platform. Gaussin designs and assembles electric ( earlier post ) and fuel cell vehicles ( earlier post ) in transport and logistics industry. In April 2021, Gaussin launched a skateboard for class 8 tractor or straight trucks from 18t to 44t, hydrogen or all-electric—a rolling, versatile and modular platform designed for the various market players.

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

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Tesla (TSLA) could dominate $1.2 trillion market with autonomous, Uber-like vehicle fleet

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is looking at a more-than-decent chunk of a market valued at $1.2 trillion with its upcoming Tesla Network, a new Uber-like ride-hailing service with autonomous electric cars, according to Ark Invest. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) could dominate $1.2 trillion market with autonomous, Uber-like vehicle fleet appeared first on Electrek.

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Woven Alpha, Isuzu and Hino begin exploring the use of automated mapping platform

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Woven Alpha, Inc., a group company of Woven Planet Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, and Hino Motors, Ltd. are proceeding with talks to utilize the Automated Mapping Platform (AMP) developed by Woven Alpha. AMP is a connected crowdsourced software platform that supports the creation, development and distribution of high definition (HD) maps—a key enabler for smart and safe automated mobility.

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Tesla Sold A Lot Of Cars In China Even Though Reports Claimed Otherwise

CleanTechnica EVs

Well known Tesla fan Vincent on Twitter, who’s also the founder of Tesmanian, has shared some news about Tesla’s actual sales in China. He noted that Tesla had a total of 21,936 retail sales and 11,527 exports last month. These numbers are much higher than the earlier claims of 9,800, which were reported mere days […].

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Delta-EE: Europe tracking to 2.7 GW of operational hydrogen electrolyzer capacity by 2025; well short of EU target

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A new study by Delta-EE , a specialist new energy research & consulting company, has found that the total announced project capacity of the rapidly growing European hydrogen electrolyzer market would take the green hydrogen sector to 2.7 GW by 2025—a nearly 50-fold increase on capacity built over the last ten years. However, time is running out to establish the many projects on the 100s of MW scale required to achieve an EU target of 6 GW by 2024.

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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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Massive Tesla fleet sighted in Port of Zeebrugge for Europe’s apparent quarter-end push

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A recent video from the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium has provided a hint at Tesla’s plans to deliver as many vehicles as it can to customers in the European region this month. The minute-long video, which showed a good view of the port, featured a massive fleet of Tesla Model 3s that extended practically as far as the eye can see. . The video was taken earlier this week, and it was eventually shared on social media platforms such as Facebook.

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Battery manufacturer Northvolt raises $2.75B to add 60 GWh of capacity, VW adds $620M

Electrek

Battery manufacturer Northvolt announced a new $2.75 billion round of investments to help add 60 GWh of production capacity. Volkswagen is contributing another $620 million in the round. more… The post Battery manufacturer Northvolt raises $2.75B to add 60 GWh of capacity, VW adds $620M appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event is fully booked

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Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event at the Fremont factory is completely booked, as the company has started contacting some invitees to tell them the event has reached capacity. Last weekend, Tesla officially started rolling out invitations for the Model S Plaid Delivery Event at the Fremont factory in Northern California. Originally scheduled for June 3rd, CEO Elon Musk delayed the event for one week due to additional tweaks that needed to be made to the refreshed version of Tesla’

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How to Get Mass-Market Auto Buyers into Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

In this second part of a two-part interview with Sam Spofforth of Drive Electric USA and Clean Fuels Ohio, I talked with Sam about converting mainstream automobile buyers to electric powertrains and zero emissions. We talked a bit about how to improve consumer awareness of EVs, how to convince traditional auto buyers to go electric, […].

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Tesla’s Elon Musk responds to claims that he doesn’t pay income taxes

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Tesla’s Elon Musk responded to claims that he doesn’t pay income taxes, along with several other wealthy CEOs, in a report from ProPublica earlier this week. The report, which showed the wealth increases of several of the world’s richest people, including Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Michael Bloomberg, along with their tax rates, claimed that these CEOs are not paying their fair share in taxes.

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Hands-Free: Improving EV Wireless Charging At Oak Ridge National Laboratory

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Consumer buy-in is key to the future of a decarbonized transportation sector in which electric vehicles largely replace today’s conventionally fueled cars and trucks. Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have for several years now steadily advanced a wireless charging technology that can make powering an EV just as […].

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Tesla Model 3 maintains #1 spot in France after strong May performance

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The Tesla Model 3 maintained its spot as the best-selling electric vehicle in France in 2021 so far. Sparring with the likes of French companies Renault and Peugeot, Tesla has accumulated considerable momentum in the market, one that only provided the company with less than 6,500 registrations of its mass-market Model 3 in 2020. Tesla dominated March in France and is the main contributor to the company’s success in the French sector in 2021.

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That $1,700 Alibaba electric Jeep? Someone bought it, and here’s what showed up

Electrek

If you haven’t already had the pleasure of discovering it, I write a fun column called the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Each week I go spelunking into the caverns of the Alibaba electric vehicle catalog and find something awesome, weird, and usually surprisingly low-cost to share with the world. I’ve wanted to purchase a lot of these myself, and I even did pull the trigger on an electric pickup truck recently.

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Tesla Model Y starts outselling the Model 3 in China

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Even before it was released, Elon Musk predicted that the Model Y would be Tesla’s best-selling car, so much so that it would likely outsell the Model S, Model 3, and Model X combined. Tesla’s sales in China his May suggests that this may indeed be the case. . As per recent figures released by the Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA) , Tesla sold a total of 21,936 vehicles in China in May.

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Aptera shows off its ultra-futuristic solar-powered Sol electric vehicle with 1,000-mile range

Electrek

Electric vehicle startup Aptera has just released a new video with perhaps the best look yet at the company’s futuristic electric three-wheeler. more… The post Aptera shows off its ultra-futuristic solar-powered Sol electric vehicle with 1,000-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop gets positive reviews from first public passengers

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The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop has received reviews from its first round of public passengers, and they are quite positive. Based on comments from attendees of the ongoing World of Concrete 2021 convention, Elon Musk’s underground transport tunnels are very useful and well appreciated. . The LVCC Loop was completed at the cost of about $52.5 million, making it significantly more affordable than proposals from other companies, such as those from Austria-based Doppelmayr Garaventa Grou

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Northvolt To Ramp Up EV Battery Production With Another $2.75 Billion

CleanTechnica EVs

I’ve reported on electric vehicle battery production plans and battery supply chains extensively in the past year, interviewing many experts in the field. The core story is that electric vehicle (EV) should be skyrocketing in the coming decade (it already is in some places), and the battery supply chain looks like it is going to […].

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Largest US solar manufacturer to double its production with a new factory

Electrek

First Solar, the largest US-owned solar panel manufacturer, today announced that it’s opening a third manufacturing plant in Ohio in the first half of 2023. more… The post Largest US solar manufacturer to double its production with a new factory appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla hikes Model S Plaid price by $10k ahead of world debut

Teslarati

Tesla has rolled out a $10,000 price increase for the Model S Plaid, the company’s highly-anticipated flagship sedan, scheduled for its first customer deliveries tomorrow, June 10, at the Fremont Factory. With the recent price adjustment, the Tesla Model S Plaid now starts at $129,990 before options like Red Multi-Coat paint, white seats, and the Full Self-Driving suite.

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Top Speed of Tesla Model 3 “Performance” Put to the Test on the Autobahn

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on Tesla Oracle & EVANNEX. With nearly 3 million subscribers on YouTube, the review team from AutoTopNL had a lot to say about the 2021 design refresh Tesla Model 3 Performance variant. In short, they tested it rigorously. This particular vehicle was probably from one of the first batches of Model 3 Performance vehicles shipped to Europe earlier this […].

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Tesla starts making preparations for an exciting Model S Plaid delivery event

Teslarati

The Tesla Model S Plaid’s delivery event is almost here, and the EV maker is already fully committed to its preparations for the occasion. From a freshly-redone test track to a massive stage that’s being set up, Tesla seems to be sparing little expense in ensuring that attendees of the Model S Plaid delivery event are treated to an unforgettable experience. .

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The Daymak Spiritus, A 3-Wheeled EV, Will Be Able To Mine Cryptocurrencies

CleanTechnica EVs

There are many new electric vehicles launching despite the pandemic’s disruptions and uncertainties. Ford recently announced the new F-150 Lightning for 2022 and the Mach E was made available this year. The Rivian R1T is expected in June of 2021. Some Cybertrucks may be delivered in 2021; others in 2022 depending on what motors they […].

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Civilized Cycles new ‘self-leveling’ air-suspension electric bicycle looks like the SUV of e-bikes

Electrek

Civilized Cycles has just unveiled its new Model 1 electric bike today, and the New York-based company is already claiming that it “rivals a second car or moped.” Judging by the specs and design, they might be right. more… The post Civilized Cycles new ‘self-leveling’ air-suspension electric bicycle looks like the SUV of e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Could urban charging deserts hinder ride-hailing EV adoption—and cleaner air?

Green Car Reports

As a lack of Level 2 AC charging infrastructure gets in the way of EV ownership in some urban areas, the lack of fast-charging could slow electric ride-hailing adoption, according to new analysis from the clean-energy advocacy group Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). With so many vehicles from the likes of Uber and Lyft on city streets, electrifying.

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South Africa’s uYilo Electric Mobility Kick Start Fund Call For Proposals Now Open

CleanTechnica EVs

We get a lot of comments from our readers in the comments section stating that they love to see all the articles showcasing homegrown solutions across Africa, especially when it comes to electric vehicles and associated infrastructure developed with local insights for local conditions and market needs. South Africa’s uYilo is helping catalyze this ecosystem in […].

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