Wed.Feb 15, 2023

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EU formally bans new ICE vehicles, aims to slash emissions from trucks and buses

Electrek

The European Union has put its stamp of approval on a reworked law yesterday banning all new sales of ICE vehicles from 2035. Meanwhile, the European Commission has also proposed new targets to cut CO2 emissions from city buses and trucks from 2030 and onward. Here’s the latest. more… The post EU formally bans new ICE vehicles, aims to slash emissions from trucks and buses appeared first on Electrek.

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MINI introducing small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible in Europe

Green Car Congress

MINI is moving ahead with a small series of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 kWh/100 km according to WLTP). The world’s first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment shortens the transition period to the introduction of the next-generation all-electric model family. From April 2023, the MINI Cooper SE Convertible will be available in Europe in a limited number of 999 vehicles.

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Trio of Cadillac EVs to debut in 2023, start production in 2024

Green Car Reports

Cadillac's slow rollout of EVs seems to be a precursor to a flood that's on the way. On Wednesday during a media briefing, Cadillac Global Vice President Ron Harvey confirmed the luxury automaker will debut three new EVs in 2023. Harvey said all three EVs will go into production in 2024, but it gets complicated from there. Some of the undisclosed.

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BMW and Valeo to co-develop next-generation Level 4 automated parking

Green Car Congress

BMW Group and Valeo are expanding their long-existing relationship with a new partnership. After the major announcement of their collaboration for ADAS domain controller, sensors and software for parking and maneuvering for BMW’s upcoming platform generation Neue Klasse, the BMW Group and Valeo have now announced their cooperation for the co-development of fully automated parking technologies up to Level 4.

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

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Battery issue halts Ford F-150 Lightning production

Green Car Reports

Production and shipments of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been stopped, though sales continue. On Tuesday, Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to Green Car Reports a stop-build and in-transit stop-ship order has been given for the F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a potential battery issue. Ford on Wednesday confirmed the issue as.

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Rolls-Royce announces biggest ever order of Trent XWB-97 engines as Air India signs MOU for 68 (+ 20 options) & 12 Trent XWB-84 engines

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce has received an order from Air India for 68 Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. This is the biggest ever order for the Trent XWB-97, which exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, the sole engine option for the Airbus A350-900. This is the first time that an Indian airline has ordered the Trent XWB and the deal will make Air India the largest operator of the Trent XWB-97 in the world.

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Air India selects GE Aerospace, CFM to power record aircraft order; 40 GEnx, 20 GE9X, 800 LEAP engines, plus services

Green Car Congress

Air India signed a firm order for 40 GEnx-1B and 20 GE9X engines, plus a multi-year TrueChoice engine services agreement. The deal was signed in coordination with the airline’s firm order for 20 Boeing 787 and 10 Boeing 777X aircraft. GE Aerospace has powered Air India since 1982, when the airline took delivery of its first CF6-powered Airbus A300. The airline currently operates a fleet of more than 150 aircraft, including GE90-powered Boeing 777s and GEnx-powered Boeing 787s.

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Biden EV charging network rules outlined, even Tesla must comply

Green Car Reports

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a set of requirements for charging hardware—and charging network behavior—that any company looking at claiming federal funds in the buildout of the $7.5 billion national EV charging network will need to submit to. Even Tesla. The final requirements.

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US Steel to supply General Motors with US-sourced sustainable verdeX steel

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United States Steel Corporation will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX steel. The steel is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production [ 1 ] , is made with up to 90% recycled content, and is endlessly recyclable without degradation. verdeX production also uses less water, partly by capturing all storm water at the facility, utilizing it in production and returning it to the environment.

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Steve Cohen's Point72 triples position in NIO, clears XPeng in Q4

CN EV Post

Point72 increased its bet on NIO in the fourth quarter, re-bought Li Auto, but liquidated its position in XPeng. The post Steve Cohen's Point72 triples position in NIO, clears XPeng in Q4 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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Umicore starts industrialization of HLM manganese-rich battery materials technology for EVs

Green Car Congress

Umicore is starting the industrialization of its manganese-rich HLM (high lithium, manganese) cathode active materials (CAM) technology and is targeting commercial production and use in electric vehicles (EVs) in 2026. This major milestone introduces a distinctly competitive technology to other design-to-cost battery technologies for EVs and complements Umicore’s broad portfolio of NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) battery materials for high performance, long-range EVs.

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Why Tesla opening some of its Superchargers to rivals is a Win-Win

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Tesla announced this morning that it would open some of its United States Supercharger Network to competitors in an effort to not only make some of the $7.5 billion in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available to the automaker, but also to make EV charging more available to consumers. Tesla officially confirmed this morning that it would open select Superchargers in the U.S. to all EVs, an unprecedented move in the company’s history.

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BorgWarner supplying 800V SiC-based inverters to major OEM

Green Car Congress

BorgWarner is building upon its current 400V inverter business with a major global OEM by now also supplying 800V silicon carbide-based (SiC) inverters. The efficient and scalable high-voltage inverters are destined for battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. Two variants will be used in the passenger BEVs: one 250kW for passenger cars and all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicles and a second 350kW module for the OEM’s performance vehicles.

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Tesla to double Supercharger network in the US as it opens it to non-Tesla EVs, White House says

Electrek

Tesla and the White House announced that they reached a deal for the former to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs in the US. The automaker also confirmed plans to double its number of chargers in the US. more… The post Tesla to double Supercharger network in the US as it opens it to non-Tesla EVs, White House says appeared first on Electrek.

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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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European Commission proposes 2030 ZEV target for new city buses, 90% CO2 reductions for new heavy trucks by 2040

Green Car Congress

The European Commission has proposed new CO 2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from 2030 onwards. The Commission proposes phasing in stronger CO 2 emissions standards for almost all new HDVs with certified CO 2 emissions, compared to 2019 levels, specifically: 45% emissions reductions from 2030; 65% emission reductions from 2035; 90% emissions reduction from 2040.

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Tesla China pausing production to make way for updated Model 3: report

Teslarati

Over the past months, electric vehicle advocates in the United States have been feverishly tracking the sightings of the company’s “Project Highland” updates for the Model 3. A report has now emerged suggesting that an updated version of the all-electric sedan is coming to China. Tesla China produces Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers at Gigafactory Shanghai.

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Wireless Charging for Autonomous Electric Buses — World 1st

CleanTechnica EVs

How many buzzwords can you fit into one story or title? Wireless charging for autonomous electric buses is about as good as it gets. (Perhaps we could squeeze “AI” in there somewhere.) Well, it certainly caught my attention. The news comes from WiTricity, which calls itself “the leader in wireless EV charging.

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NIO says older models being phased out as planned, denies rumors of sales halt

CN EV Post

NIO said the 2022 ES8, ES6, and EC6 are no longer being custom-built, but a small number of show cars and existing cars are still available for sale. The post NIO says older models being phased out as planned, denies rumors of sales halt appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Well Educated Yet EV Misinformed

CleanTechnica EVs

Today’s story is inspired by my visit to the dentist. Before she filled my mouth with instruments and her assistant began the incessant sucking out of my saliva, we had a short chat about electric vehicles.

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NIO's inventory clearance of older models nears end

CN EV Post

An NIO salesperson in Beijing said the older ES8, ES6 and EC6 models have been discontinued for two months and they are now out of stock in the city. The post NIO's inventory clearance of older models nears end appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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New York City May Soon Set The Pace For Municipal Vehicle Electrification

CleanTechnica EVs

California is rarely outshined as the leader when it comes to transportation electrification. However, the New York City Council is considering a bill that would codify a path toward a 100 percent zero-emission municipal fleet.

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Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid recalled over stalling issue

Green Car Reports

Toyota is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrids to address an issue that could cause vehicles to stall in cold weather. The affected vehicles have hybrid-system software that could trigger a shutdown of the powertrain while driving in EV mode in cold temperatures "if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the.

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BMW Ramping Up Electric Car Production, Including In Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

Just about every automaker on the planet is increasing its electric vehicle production to some degree in 2023, and BMW Group is no exception. In fact, BMW seems to be on a serious push to try to take more of the EV market.

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China NEV sales up 106% year-on-year in Feb 1-12, CPCA data show

CN EV Post

Much of this is likely due to a low base caused by last year's Chinese New Year holiday. The post China NEV sales up 106% year-on-year in Feb 1-12, CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Solar-Powered EV Charging from Electrify America — New Project

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars are clean, but solar-powered electric cars are much cleaner. For years, many electric car drivers have been charging up with solar power at home, but solar-powered charging away from home is a bit more challenging.

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ElectricBrands to have XBUS and Evetta built by VDL Nedcar in the Netherlands

Electric Cars Report

One of Europe’s largest contract manufacturers with a turnover of over two billion euros will produce the XBUS and Evetta for ElectricBrands in the future. This means that the German-based EV startup has been able to win VDL Nedcar in the Netherlands, an established production partner with extensive experience, for the manufacture of its light […] The post ElectricBrands to have XBUS and Evetta built by VDL Nedcar in the Netherlands appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla (TSLA) is sold out of Model Y for the quarter

Electrek

Tesla has sold out the Model Y for the quarter in the United States with no more production builds until April, even though we are just halfway through the quarter. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) is sold out of Model Y for the quarter appeared first on Electrek.

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Li Auto to report Q4 earnings on Feb 27

CN EV Post

Li Auto has previously released data showing it delivered 46,319 vehicles in the fourth quarter, up 31.51 percent year-on-year and up 74.63 percent from the third quarter. The post Li Auto to report Q4 earnings on Feb 27 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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I actually bought a $1,000 electric boat from China. Here’s what showed up

Electrek

Ever since I helped my dad upgrade his fishing kayak with an electric motor, I’ve been angling for an electric boat of my own. And with some significant internet digging, a deep breath and, a leap of faith, I sent $1,000 off to China for an electric boat I found on Alibaba. A few months later, this is what showed up. more… The post I actually bought a $1,000 electric boat from China.

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Tesla to halt production at Shanghai plant for more upgrades to produce new Model 3, report says

CN EV Post

Tesla will halt some production at its Shanghai plant until the end of February in order to begin rolling out a revamped version of the Model 3 in the Chinese market, according to Bloomberg. The post Tesla to halt production at Shanghai plant for more upgrades to produce new Model 3, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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VW Golf set to go electric as entry-level ID 2 EV with upgraded MEB-Plus platform

Electrek

Volkswagen is not letting its iconic Golf brand ride off into the sunset as the auto industry trades in its gas-powered cars for upgraded zero-emission EVs. Instead, the Golf brand will live on as the VW ID 2 urban EV with the company’s next-gen MEB-Plus platform. more… The post VW Golf set to go electric as entry-level ID 2 EV with upgraded MEB-Plus platform appeared first on Electrek.

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Celebrating 15 Years Of Tesla Production & The EV

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has officially been on the road for 15 years since the first Roadster rolled off the production line on February 1, 2008, and what a decade and a half it has been.

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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV on sale now in the UK from £90,560

Electric Cars Report

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £90,560 for the EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line. Luxury EQE SUV includes cutting-edge tech and best-in-class comfort from air suspension to climatised front seats. The entry-level EQE SUV 350 4MATIC comes with a broad selection of equipment as standard. Inside, […] The post The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV on sale now in the UK from £90,560 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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New Fully-Electric MINI Cooper SE Comes As Convertible For 1st Time

CleanTechnica EVs

The MINI Cooper is one of the cutest vehicles in history. It always looks so stylish, and it makes one fondly think of a different era, or Bond films, or something else fun and mysterious. We just saw a convertible version today, and we admired how cool it looked.

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