Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified a maximum all-electric range (AER) of 310 miles for the 2022 Kia EV6 when equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. The all-electric range (AER) for the entire EV6 lineup was announced ahead of the EV6 going on sale in the first quarter of 2022. The top rating of 310 miles AER applies to EV6 when configured with a 77.4 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive, including EV6 GT-Line RWD and EV6 EX+ RWD.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2021

All electric cars experience some range loss in cold weather, but many factors can affect how much, according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. Range loss is an inevitable result of cold temperatures for two reasons, Recurrent noted. Cold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions in battery cells, and because they don't.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Charging and energy are becoming a core business for Volkswagen; the company is building a universal and seamless eco-system for charging its electric models. The We Charge service will be enhanced step-by-step to offer higher performance, convenience and sustainability—with new charging solutions for home and mobile charging, new functions in the ID. models and soon also with the technology of bidirectional charging.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2021

California’s Lucid has produced an electric car with an EPA-rated 520 miles—enough to beat the Tesla Model S in range and efficiency. That, in a car offering up to 1,111 hp, which exceeds the Plaid's 1,020 hp. And it can make shorter road-trip charging stops, with up to 300 miles restored in 20 minutes. Further, it presents a holistic.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Volvo Penta and TICO have completed the build of the first terminal tractor prototypes powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. Several prototypes will be built and tested by the two parties over the coming year. The Volvo Group recently announced its ambition to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, at the latest. The Group is now committing to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), with targets and roadmaps established this year.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The EV tax credit could be stalled for months in the Senate. The Lucid Air is a Best Car To Buy Finalist. We get a first look at an all-electric GMC Sierra. And how much does cold weather affect EV range? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors’ GMC truck brand yesterday teased the all-electric version of its Sierra.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A week ago, the City of New York indicated that it planned to hold a notable “contract public hearing” on December 16. The topic was a contract between Tesla and the city regarding the purchase of several Tesla Model 3 EVs — well, $12,360,000 worth of them. Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that the NYPD is […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ganfeng Lithium’s Ma Hong factory, founded in 2012, is located in the High-tech Development Zone of Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province. After a project with an annual output of 50,000 tons of lithium hydroxide is put into operation, the total designed capacity of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in the plant will reach 81,000 tons; it can also produce 15,000 tons of lithium carbonate, 12,000 tons of lithium chloride and other compound products each year.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas and will eventually employ 20,000 workers. more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Start-up Mote is establishing its first facility to convert wood waste into hydrogen fuel while capturing, utilizing, and sequestering CO 2 emissions resulting from its process. With the engineering work of their first facility underway, Mote expects to produce approximately seven million kilograms of carbon-negative hydrogen and remove 150,000 metric tons of CO 2 from the air annually.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is currently looking to acquire as many as 250 Model 3 sedans from Tesla. The proposed purchase, which is expected to cost about $12.4 million, would allow Tesla to extend its reach into the United States’ largest police force. Information about the proposed purchase was initially shared by Bloomberg News , which was able to view the draft of the procurement on Wednesday.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), and Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the demonstration of a locomotive powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The goal of the demonstration is to confirm the feasibility and performance of hydrogen fuel for use as a viable alternative to traditional fuels for line-haul rail.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The UK’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm , soon to be the world’s largest when it’s completed in 2022, will produce its first power before December 31 of this year. more… The post The world’s largest wind farm will power up before end of 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Tesla is already making revisions to the newest version of its flagship sedan, the Model S. Eyewitnesses have spotted a ‘Refreshed’ version of the 2022 Model S Plaid, which was just redesigned in late 2020 and early 2021, to include a new taillight design and a revised charging door that is similar to that of the Model 3 and Model Y. Last week, the Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on the Fremont Factory’s test track sporting several new changes.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Kia announced that the EV6, its first next-gen electric vehicle, has received its EPA rating ahead of its US launch, and it has a range of up to 310 miles on a single charge, according to the driving cycle. more… The post Kia EV6 receives EPA rating: Up to 310 miles of range on a single charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A SpaceX executive says that the company’s next-generation, full-reusable Starship rocket has already secured multiple commercial launch contracts. Set to debut no earlier than (NET) the first quarter of 2022 with a semi-orbital launch that aims to send Starship about 85% of the way around the Earth , Starship has a ways to go before it’s ready to routinely launch payloads.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Lightyear, a startup known for developing an expensive solar car, announced its second vehicle, and it’s going to be a much less expensive ~$34,000 solar electric car. more… The post Lightyear announces ~$34,000 solar electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Tesla has started rolling out its Active Road Noise Reduction feature for the new Model S and Model X. The function allows the cabin to be quieter when the vehicle is driving over rough surfaces. The feature was introduced as part of software update 2021.44.5. The following are the feature’s Release Notes : “Your vehicle now has the ability to actively reduce low-frequency road noise while driving on rough surfaces.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

These are truly historic times in the German automotive market, with the plugin vehicle market now owning one third of the total market in terms of new sales. With the chip crisis still raging, disruption is the order of the day, and one can say that anything goes right now in Germany, an automotive market […].

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Since November 2000, there has always have been a select few people living apart from the rest of us—the astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station. On any list of humanity’s greatest engineering achievements, the ISS almost always ranks near the top. It is as long as a football field, as spacious as a jumbo jet. It has made more than 123,000 orbits in 21 years.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Following the partnership announced earlier this year, Arrival has now shared a first look at its Car EV, designed specifically for rideshare drivers with Uber’s help. The Arrival Car features a hood to rear panoramic roof, foldable front seat, and passenger legroom that the automaker claims is greater than a Rolls Royce. more… The post Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian Automotive ( NASDAQ: RIVN ) has reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2021. The electric automaker reported a reasonable quarter, completing its first production units and completing deliveries shortly thereafter. Additionally, Rivian reported a profit of $1 million through the first customer deliveries of the R1T and also detailed several updates to the company’s outlook moving forward, including plans to build its next factory near Atlanta, Georgia.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian has released its first earnings report since going public and revealed a lot of interesting new information in the process, including that it started deliveries of the R1S electric SUV. more… The post Rivian confirms first R1S electric SUV deliveries, lost $1.2 billion last quarter appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine you’re running a race. To complete it, your body needs to be strong, and your brain needs to keep track of the route, control your pace, and prevent you from tripping. The same is true for robots. To accomplish tasks, they need both a well-designed body and a “brain,” or controller. Engineers can use various simulations to improve a robot’s control and make it smarter.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A taxi driver who was operating a Tesla Model 3 in Paris last Saturday is now under a “formal investigation for suspected manslaughter” following the accident. Over the weekend, a French taxi driver employed by Parisian taxi company G7 crashed a Tesla Model 3 , resulting in the death of one and twenty injured pedestrians, three of which are in critical condition.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian announced a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The electric automaker plans to start production at the new plant in 2024. more… The post Rivian announces a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What’s going on in the world of electric trucks and electric truck charging? In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Steve Bloch, VP, Western Region, ABB E-Mobility Inc., and Kendell Whitehead, Western Region Lead, Heavy Vehicle Solutions, ABB E-Mobility Inc., sat down with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to share their insights on these markets. Electric Truck […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We recently got an opportunity to test drive the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV ahead of its North American debut in 2022. As you’ll see in the video below, the long anticipated Ioniq 5 sets the tone for the new sub brand of Hyundai Motor Group with a focus on style, safety, and crazy fast charge speeds. more… The post Hyundai Ioniq 5 first drive: A seriously cool crossover EV competitor [video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian R1 reservations are rising based on the company’s Q3 2021 Shareholder Letter. Rivian recently held its first Earnings Webcast, providing some updates for investors. Rivian reported an increasing preorder customer base between the end of Q3 2021 to December 15, 2021 for its R1 vehicles, the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. At the end of the third quarter, in September 30, 2021, Rivian had approximately 48,000 R1 preorders from customers in the United States and Canada , but by mid-Decembe

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Today, Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Volkswagen’s AG heavy-truck business the Traton Group announced the official signing of a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for electric, heavy-duty, long-haul trucks and buses across Europe. more… The post Volvo, Daimler, and Traton invest €500 million to build out high-power electric truck network in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is a guest post. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum or the IEEE. We are still in the early stages of 5G rollouts, with many years still ahead in its technological evolution. But following the traditional 10-year cycle for developing new wireless generations, research into 6G is already going ahead at full steam.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian Automotive has chosen Georgia as the location for its next United States production plant. The company confirmed this in its Q3 2021 Earnings Call Shareholder Deck earlier today. “Building our recently announced second domestic manufacturing facility near Atlanta, Georgia (500,000 targeted annual production capacity with eventual co-located cell production),” Rivian listed in its list of achievements.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The green light next to my computer’s built-in webcam turned on. “Uh-oh,” I thought to myself, realizing just then that the software I was trying out was recording me. My browser showed an image of my body with some dots placed over it, as the computer worked to map my posture. In using this software, I should have been down on the floor, stretched out, doing an isometric exercise known as the plank.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

VW is preparing a software update for its ID. series electric cars that increases peak charging speed from 125kW to 135kW on the largest 77kWh battery. The 3.0 software also includes improvements to navigation, voice control, and driver assistance. more… The post VW’s 3.0 ID. software update improves quick charge time by nine minutes appeared first on Electrek.

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