CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2023
On the occasion of Earth Day, a worldwide celebration of environmental preservation and sustainability, a consumer survey conducted by MINI USA revealed American consumers’ changing viewpoints and considerations regarding electric vehicles, highlighting shifting sentiments over the last four years since MINI first conducted the same survey.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. The focus of the research project “MaSSiF – Material Innovations for Solid-State Sulfur-Silicon Batteries” is the design, construction and evaluation of lightweight and low-cost sulfur-based prototype cells with high storage capacities.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2023
On average, the Tesla Model S and Model X lose less than 12% of range after 200,000 miles. That figure comes from a slide in the automaker's just-released 2022 Impact Report, where Tesla also noted that it estimates most of its U.S.-market vehicles get scrapped when they reach that amount of mileage. In Europe, Tesla estimates most of its cars are.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
Hyundai Motor Group plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. The Group affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Hyundai Mobis each approved the plan at their respective board meetings. In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America.
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Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2023
Costco was one of the first retail chains to offer EV charging, but it has no plans to bring it back. "It's not happening in the next few years," Costco CFO Richard Galanti said during a recent company earnings call, as cited by The Street, after being asked if he was concerned that EV mandates might make Costco's lucrative gas stations obsolete.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
Singapore—based Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading independent dry bulk shipping companies, and ABS signed a joint project agreement to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the conversion of methanol-fueled propulsion system and aim to kickstart in Q1 2024. The two companies will collaborate on a broad range of subjects from availability of methanol fuel and practicalities of bunkering to review of the technical and economic feasibility of the conversion.
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. The engine itself does not require any technical adjustments, following the announcement. MAN Energy Solutions prepares its engines for operation on future and sustainable fuels and the MAN 175D is no exception.
CN EV Post
APRIL 26, 2023
The dual-currency counter model will provide BYD shareholders and potential investors with a new trading currency option that could further enhance the liquidity of its shares, BYD said. BYD Company Limited (1211.HK) has applied to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) for a dual-currency counter that would allow investors to trade its shares in RMB in addition to the Hong Kong dollar, according to a stock exchange announcement.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
Siro , a joint venture between Farasis Energy and Turkish global mobility technology brand Togg ( earlier post ), has started production at the new Gemlik site in Turkey on 31 March. The plant, with a capacity of 3 GWh/annum, will produce battery modules and packs based on Farasis Energy’s high-performance lithium-ion technology. Siro battery module and pack production, Gemlik Annual capacity of the production facility will increase to 20 GWh/annum by 2031.
CN EV Post
APRIL 26, 2023
BYD has officially launched the Seagull with a starting price of just RMB 73,800, after starting pre-sales of the Yangwang U8, which costs over RMB 1 million, last week. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The price range covered by BYD's product array is seeing an unprecedented expansion, with the official launch of a new model priced as low as RMB 73,800 ($10,660), after the Yangwang U8 started pre-sales for more than RMB 1 million.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
Sibanye-Stillwater announced that as part of a previously announced rights issue to secure the outstanding equity funding for its Keliber Lithium project in Finland ( earlier post ), the Finnish Minerals Group (which manages the Finnish State’s mining industry shareholdings), will increase its holding in the Keliber project from 14% to 20%, by subscribing for €53.95 million of the €104 million rights issue total.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2023
A lot has been made about Tesla’s slimming margins as it continues to reduce prices on its electric vehicles, which has, in turn, made the electric car company make less of a profit per unit. But the strategy, like much of Tesla’s mentality, is based on a long-term vision and not short-term profitability. Price cuts have helped encourage more people to buy the company’s vehicles while also taking advantage of a fast-growing market that has become overwhelmed with competitors, s
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
General Motors and Samsung SDI plan to invest more than $3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States that is targeted to begin operations in 2026. The plant will have more than 30 GWh of capacity and will bring GM’s total US battery cell capacity to about 160 GWh when it is at full production. The companies plan to jointly operate the facility, and it is projected to have production lines to build nickel-rich prismatic and cylindrical cells.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
Tesla has decided to make its controversial “yoke” steering wheel an option, and it is even asking for a $250 premium for it. more… The post Tesla makes its controversial Yoke steering wheel an option with a $250 premium appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
BMW i Ventures announced an investment in Canada-based Cyclic Materials , a circular supply chain company focused on recycling rare earth elements (REE) ( earlier post ). The $27-million Series A funding was led by BMW i Ventures (BiV) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP), and included participation from Fifth Wall, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), and existing investor Planetary Technologies.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2023
Teslas aren’t losing much driving range over the long haul. Costco isn’t interested in EV charging yet. And Honda steps up the timeline for its in-house EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The first mass-market, in-house-developed EV from Honda will arrive in 2025 for North America, executives confirmed Wednesday as part of.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
Raven SR, a renewable fuels company ( earlier post ), and Cap Clean Energy, a clean energy development company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-develop biofuels facilities in Canada to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) for the heavy duty transport sector. The MOU provides a roadmap for a co-development partnership for deploying Raven SR’s patented Steam/CO 2 Reforming process in Cap Clean’s portfolio of biofuel fa
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2023
There were 40.7 million vehicles on the roads in the United Kingdom as of the end of December 2022. There were 35,148,045 cars, 4,887,593 vans, 72,766 buses, and 615,570 trucks. One in every 32 cars now comes with a plug in the United Kingdom, with 1.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2023
The booming number of electric vehicles on the roads may be considered good for the environment, but it is causing concern among fire fighters. Although electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch fire than an internal combustion engine car, incidents involving a lithium-ion battery can be far more serious and difficult to extinguish – […] The post British company develops fire truck to extinguish electric vehicle and car park fires appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met in Washington on Wednesday. The pair discussed potential Tesla investments in South Korea, including possibly constructing a gigafactory. It isn’t the first time Musk and President Yoon have discussed the possibility of a Tesla gigafactory in South Korea. In late November 2022, President Yoon’s executive office revealed that the pair talked about Tesla in a video call.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2023
The multi-award-winning Volkswagen ID.3 has been upgraded with a fresh design, higher-quality materials and the latest-generation assist systems – and can be ordered from Volkswagen UK Retailers from Thursday 27 April. The new-look Volkswagen ID.3 was unveiled to the world in March, boasting a host of improvements and enhancements. The brand’s best-selling electric model now […] The post Upgraded Volkswagen ID.3 available to order in the UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
Tesla announces a successful step in a pilot project to deploy Powerwalls with German electric company Transnet BW to stabilize the grid and take better advantage of the country’s strong solar power. more… The post Tesla advances Powerwall pilot project with German electric company appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2023
General Motors and Samsung SDI announced their plan to invest more than $3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States that is targeted to begin operations in 2026. The plant will have more than 30 GWh of capacity and will bring GM’s total U.S. battery cell capacity to about 160 GWh when it […] The post GM and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $3B to Expand US Battery Cell Manufacturing appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
The share of EVs in total car sales globally jumped from 9% in 2021 to 14% in 2022, more than 10 times their share in 2017, according to the International Energy Agency’s new EV report, released today. more… The post Global electric car sales’ ‘explosive growth’ – in numbers appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2023
VinFast officially delivered the first VF 5 Plus models to its customers. As the most economical model in VinFast’s lineup, VinFast VF 5 Plus aims to rapidly increase the popularity of smart electric vehicles in Vietnam by targeting the broadest range of consumers. The VF 5 Plus is a strategic model and the fourth one […] The post VinFast Delivers First VF 5 Plus Small SUVs To Vietnamese Customers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 26, 2023
Australia's new EV Strategy has missed some major areas on the electrification of transport: E-bikes, V2G, targets, tax, and social equity. The post Five things missing from Australia’s national EV strategy appeared first on The Driven.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2023
Hyundai Motor Group has started building an initial development model of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners. In July 2022, the Group signed a joint multilateral research agreement with six Korean research institutes in the aerospace sector to run and support a consultative body to develop a mobility solution for lunar surface exploration. […] The post Hyundai Motor Group Starts Building Lunar Exploration Rover Development Model appeared first on Electric
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
WAEV, the maker of the popular GEM neighborhood electric vehicle, has just announced a new solar panel option that turns the roof of its EVs into a convenient energy source. more… The post GEM adds solar panel option to its popular low speed electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2023
Used Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys aren’t depreciating nearly as fast as their luxury vehicle counterparts, despite five price cuts in the year’s first quarter. One concern many Tesla owners have shared online following the series of price cuts implemented by Tesla is that their vehicles would, in turn, dramatically depreciate. However, according to a new report, that appears not to be the case.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
Electric bike riders in the Big Apple who need a place to charge up their e-bikes might soon find more options thanks to a plan being considered by the New York City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. more… The post New York City considering installing electric bicycle charging stations appeared first on Electrek.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 26, 2023
While fires happen far less often in EVs than petrol and diesel cars, EV fires present new challenges to firefighters. A UK company has come up with a solution. The post Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2023
Where are the Toyota hybrids going? India? Although the majority of transport needs are met on the sub-continent of India by two- and three-wheelers, which are also electrifying, it is good to notice the increase in electric four-wheel vehicles. BEVs now have a market penetration of 2.1%, up from 0.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2023
A new Tesla Cybertruck sighting seems to bring more doubt about the electric pickup truck’s design. What do you think? more… The post Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings doubt about design – what do you think? appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2023
General Motors’ decision to end the Chevy Bolt also brought closure to an old narrative that the vehicle, which has been plagued by a disastrous perspective driven by major battery issues, is not dependable. Ending what accounted for more than 98 percent of its 2022 EV sales last year may be more than a public relations move than anything. There is no doubt the Chevy Bolt is a common option among electric vehicle buyers.
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