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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVs

Green Car Reports

The California legislature has introduced a bill that would mandate bidirectional charging capability for all new EVs sold in the state beginning in 2027. First spotted by Charged EVs, SB 233 has passed the California Senate Energy Committee and now heads to the Senate Transportation Committee April 25 for further consideration. If enacted, the.

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Light-duty ZEVs accounted for 21.1% of new vehicles sold in California in Q1

Green Car Congress

California posted new light-duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales—battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)—of 124,053 units in Q1 2023, representing 21.1% market share of the total 588,455 light-duty vehicles sold, according to the California Energy Commission. The Q1 sales bring the cumulative ZEV sales in the state to more than 1.5 million. in Q1 2023, BEVs represented 77.3% of sales (95,946 units); PHEVs accounted for 21.9%; and FCEVs accounted

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Utah EV charging costs rise in July, to subsidize lower gas prices

Green Car Reports

Utah EV drivers will soon pay more to charge their vehicles, all to subsidize lower gas prices. In July, gas prices in Utah are set to drop thanks to lower gas taxes, which are set to decrease from 16.5% to 14.2%, but EV drivers will be paying a 12.5% tax to use commercial charging stations. These measures are part of House Bill 301, which was.

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Volkswagen Group delivers 42% more all-electric vehicles in the first quarter

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) rose by 42% in Q1 2023 compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. A total of 141,000 BEVs were handed over to customers, up from 99,200 in the first quarter of 2022. BEVs made up 6.9% of total deliveries in this period, compared with 5.2% in the first three months of the previous year.

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California hits 1.5 million plug-in vehicles

Green Car Reports

California is farther ahead on the road to electric vehicle adoption than it anticipated a decade ago. Governor Gavin Newsom last week announced that the state had passed a cumulative 1.5 million cumulative plug-in vehicle sales. That’s two years ahead of a goal set by previous California Governor Jerry Brown, aiming to hit that number by.

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Svitzer and Caterpillar partner on methanol as a fuel in newbuilds and conversions of existing tugs

Green Car Congress

Svitzer, a leading global marine operations and towage operator, and Caterpillar Marine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to adopt solutions that enable Svitzer to utilize methanol in their fleet. The implementation of dual-fuel methanol engines focuses on new tugs as well as conversions of existing Cat-powered tugs, which comprise the majority of Svitzer’s fleet.

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Volkswagen and PowerCo SE will build largest cell factory to date in Canada; 90 GWh in final phase

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment of up to €4.8 billion / CAD$ 7 billion until 2030 has the potential to create up to 3,000 highly skilled jobs at the factory and tens of thousands more indirect jobs in the region.

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Tesla tries to get owners to give up ‘unlimited free Supercharging for life’

Electrek

Tesla is trying again to get owners of older Model S and Model X with “unlimited free Supercharging for life” to give up the perk with a new offer. more… The post Tesla tries to get owners to give up ‘unlimited free Supercharging for life’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

Green Car Congress

On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service. Caterpillar is set to be NMG’s supplier of heavy mining equipment, supporting the progressive transition from traditional models to Cat zero-exhaust emis

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Disco Shower or Consumption Shaming?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Saving water saves energy. A new study shows a fun way to do so. As the father of a teenager, I appreciate the value of a shower. Positive externalities abound. … Continue Reading Disco Shower or Consumption Shaming?

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

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ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen partner to develop liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure for aircraft operations

Green Car Congress

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen will jointly explore liquid hydrogen (LH 2 ) production, storage and refueling at airports. The partners will work together to build and demonstrate liquefaction and liquid hydrogen storage in an airport context and ultimately explore the technology developments, concept of operations, safety procedures and standards for larger-scale deployment to deliver liquid hydrogen to aircraft.

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Colorado is getting its first electric fire truck

Electrek

The City of Boulder announced today that it’s purchased a Rosenbauer RTX, the State of Colorado’s first electric fire truck. more… The post Colorado is getting its first electric fire truck appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO ES7 wait time reduced to about 3 weeks

CN EV Post

The wait information for the NIO ES7 last changed on April 17, when it went from about 2 weeks to 3-5 weeks. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The wait time for the NIO (NYSE: NIO) ES7 in China has been slightly shortened, with that information for the SUV becoming longer a week ago. For consumers currently locking in orders for the ES7, delivery is expected in about 3 weeks, information from the NIO App monitored by CnEVPost shows.

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Tesla Provides Detailed Update On 4680 Battery Cell Production

InsideEVs

The priority now is to reduce costs ahead of the Cybertruck production ramp-up.

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

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Shanghai auto show: Takeaways from Deutsche Bank

CN EV Post

Edison Yu's team shares their key takeaways on new model pricing, design, ADAS, and ultra-fast charging. (Image credit: CnEVPost) As one of the most important auto shows in several years, the ongoing Shanghai auto show is attracting a lot of interest. In a research note sent to investors today, Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team shares their thoughts on the event.

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The importance of Nova Scotia’s mining industry for rising mineral demand

Innovation News Network

Find out how Nova Scotia's mining industry is working to meet the increasing demand for critical minerals. The post The importance of Nova Scotia’s mining industry for rising mineral demand appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Li Auto CEO predicts China NEV penetration to exceed 80% by Dec 2025

CN EV Post

The years 2023-2025 for China's smart EV market will be like the last three years of World War II in history from 1943-1945, said Li Xiang. Li Xiang, founder, chairman and CEO of Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI), predicted a month ago that China's new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rate would reach 70 percent by the fourth quarter of 2025. Now, perhaps fueled by optimism from the Shanghai auto show, he's making an even bolder prediction.

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HVS unveils UK’s first zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric HGV with 370 mile range

Electric Cars Report

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle maker, unveiled a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV). Showcasing its hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 40-tonne HGV technology demonstrator underlines the company’s objective of being the first indigenous UK designed and developed hydrogen-electric HGV on the market.

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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 Q1 revenue from China up 6.86% from Q4 to $4.89 billion

CN EV Post

In the first quarter, China contributed 20.97 percent of Tesla's revenue, up from 18.82 percent in the fourth quarter but down from 24.79 percent in the same quarter last year. | TSLA.US Tesla's revenue from China continued to grow in the first quarter, although its global revenue declined in the quarter compared to the fourth quarter. In the first quarter, Tesla's revenue from China was $4.891 billion, up 5.18 percent from a year ago and up 6.86 percent from the fourth quarter of last year, a

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Tesla brings back regenerative braking options on its electric cars

Electrek

Tesla is releasing a new software update that brings back regenerative braking options for its electric cars. more… The post Tesla brings back regenerative braking options on its electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Lithium price in China sees 1st rise this year as analysts expect short-term rebound

CN EV Post

Lithium prices are expected to stop falling in the near term, but will continue their downward trend over the next two years, analysts say. The epic decline in lithium carbonate prices is starting to see signs of stopping. Industrial-grade lithium carbonate price in China rose RMB 2,500 ($362) per ton today to an average of RMB 137,500 per ton, the first single-day increase this year, according to data from Mysteel.

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Polaris begins shipping its groundbreaking 110 hp RANGER XP Kinetic electric UTVs

Electrek

Polaris has just announced that shipments have begun for its revolutionary new Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic UTV (utility terrain vehicle). The first shipments of the high-power electric side-by-side are headed to dealers this week for customer pickup. more… The post Polaris begins shipping its groundbreaking 110 hp RANGER XP Kinetic electric UTVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla opens its Supercharger network in China to other brands of EVs on pilot basis

CN EV Post

Tesla is initially opening 10 Supercharger stations in the Chinese mainland for 37 non-Tesla models. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Tesla announced today that it is opening its Supercharger network in the Chinese mainland on a pilot basis to other brands of electric vehicles (EVs), following its practice in more than 10 other markets. The EV maker is initially opening 10 Supercharger stations for 37 non-Tesla models, according to an announcement it posted on WeChat.

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SAIC’s Maxus Launches The eDeliver 7 Electric Van In the UK, Orders Open In July

CleanTechnica EVs

There is a lot of good news in the UK van market. Deliveries of battery-electric vans were up by 32.7% last month compared to March 2022. This was driven by an increasing choice of models, which makes switching to zero emission vehicles more compelling. 2,534 BEV vans were sold in March.

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Chinese EV Giant BYD Says Fully Autonomous Driving Is “Basically Impossible”

InsideEVs

The largest EV maker in China says the tech would be more valuable for factories than cars.

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Mercedes’ next high performance EV spotted testing in California

Teslarati

The upcoming Mercedes AMG EQE SUV was spotted completing testing in California ahead of a planned launch in the coming year. Mercedes has been slowly but surely expanding its EV lineup in its largest markets, Europe, North America, and China. This includes flagship models like the EQS, the electric variant of the historic S-Class, and affordable models like the EQA.

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Rove to Build Attractive Full-Service EV Charging Centers in California

CleanTechnica EVs

Rove, a developer of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging centers, confirms plans to build six locations in Southern California starting in 2023. Rove says it will set a new standard in EV charging with a premium, customer-centric experience.

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Boston kicks off rollout of 750 electric school buses with first of the fleet transporting students

Electrek

Boston Public Schools has kicked off an ambitious new program to eventually convert its entire fleet of 750 vehicles to electric. The first Blue Bird Vision electric school buses are now in service, transporting thousands of students daily in what local government officials are calling the largest electric bus deployment in the Northeast. more… The post Boston kicks off rollout of 750 electric school buses with first of the fleet transporting students appeared first on Electrek.

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PowerCo will build its largest battery factory to date in Canada

Electric Cars Report

The Volkswagen Group is pushing ahead with its ambitious electric vehicle strategy in North America. Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The planned investment of up to €4.8 billion […] The post PowerCo will build its largest battery factory to date in Canada appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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China to introduce credit pool for NEV dual credit system that is expected to facilitate credit trading

CN EV Post

Automakers can voluntarily apply for storage of positive credits when the supply exceeds demand, and release credits when the supply is less than demand. (Image credit: CnEVPost) China will introduce a new credits trading system for the dual-credit mechanism in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, which is expected to facilitate credits trading between automakers.

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Watch a Rivian R1T and Ford Lightning electric truck go head-to-head in a towing test [Video]

Electrek

Electric trucks are winning over drivers with improved range, towing, and more power off the line than gas-powered pickups. One of the most common questions potential electric truck buyers ask is how much it can tow. Check out two of the most popular electric trucks on the market – the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning – go head to head in a towing test in the video below. more… The post Watch a Rivian R1T and Ford Lightning electric truck go head-to-head in a towing test [Video] appeared firs

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California Hits 1.5 Million EV Milestone Two Years Ahead Of Schedule

InsideEVs

Now that EV adoption is finally spiking in the US, this is likely to be a trend going forward.

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Tesla receives massive fleet order from the UAE

Teslarati

Tesla received a large order for Model 3s from an Emirati taxi company, Arabia Taxi Dubai, helping the company to cut its carbon footprint. Tesla’s retail consumer pressure is undeniably large. Still, the automaker has also grown in popularity in the commercial space, especially from customers looking to cut operating costs while reducing their carbon footprints.

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