Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The largest asset-based transportation company in Europe, Girteka Logistics, was one of the first road freight transport companies to be given the Green Carrier Certificate by one of its partners, DHL. ( Earlier post.) The certificate was established by the German-based logistics company to certify its subcontractors, increasing the transparency behind its sustainability goals for its stakeholders.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The Nio ET5 is the Chinese automaker's latest EV, and is shaping up to be a Tesla Model 3 rival in its home market. Unveiled at the automaker's Nio Day event last week, the ET5 is a hatchback measuring 185 inches in length, meaning it's about the same size as the Model 3, which is also assembled in China for local distribution. The ET5 is.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.), a developer of smart LiDAR system technology, announced a strategic investment agreement and a strategic cooperation framework agreement with BYD. RoboSense’s technology portfolio comprises LiDAR sensors, AI algorithms and IC chipsets. RoboSense says that it will keep pace with BYD, continuously upgrade its technology capacity in intelligent perception, and form a deeply integrated technology matrix to broaden the vertical coverage across the i

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Audi recently unveiled a new way to add urban charging options, based around modular "hubs" that include charging stations and airport-like lounges. Such hubs could provide an option for drivers who can't charge at home, and could handle anticipated future demand for charging in urban areas, Audi said in a press release. The automaker said it.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Ammonium is one of the specific components of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) that has been linked to a higher risk of death compared to other chemicals found in it, according to a new study in the journal Epidemiology. This finding stems from the largest global analysis of its kind, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as part of the Multi-City Multi-Country (MCC) Collaborative Research Network.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla has introduced the new AMD Ryzen chip and 12v Li-ion battery in 2022 Model 3 Model Y vehicles. more… The post Tesla launches new AMD chip and 12v Li-ion battery in 2022 Model 3 Model Y vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla will close out 2021 with record figures for its production and deliveries, continuing a streak that has dated back to 2012. However, 2021 is likely to be eclipsed by 2022, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who gave three reasons why Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) will continue to move upward, making the new year its biggest to date. Ives, who has been one of Tesla’s most notable bulls on the Street throughout the past couple of years, believes Tesla’s performance in 2021 showed a

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Daimler Greater China Ltd. and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. (BYD) signed an equity transfer agreement to realign the structural setup of their originally 50:50 joint venture Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. (DENZA). ( Earlier post.) Both partners intend to complete an equity transfer in DENZA. Following the equity transfer, Daimler will hold an equity interest of 10% and BYD will hold 90% equity interest.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

It took a long time, but customer deliveries of the Model X Plaid have started. And based on initial reviews of customers who have taken delivery of the vehicle, it appears that the flagship all-electric crossover is just as practical as ever. But this time around, the Model X’s practicality is paired with performance that is downright insane considering its nature as a crossover SUV.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Hyundai announced that it is shutting down its internal combustion engine development team as the automaker focuses on electric cars. more… The post Hyundai shuts down its engine development team amid focus on electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that future Starships – or at least certain Starship variants – are being upgraded with 50% more Raptor engines and stretched propellant tanks. On December 17th, the CEO revealed the plans, confirming a tweet published three months prior stating that Starship was “begging for an extra 3 engines.” Musk was likely referring to the fact that a 9-engine Starship – combined with upcoming 33-engine Super Heavy boosters – would create a rock

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The Thai government is starting a new trial in Bangkok that will see electric scooters replace their gas counterparts for motorcycle taxis in the city. more… The post Bangkok’s noisy scooter-filled streets may quiet down with new electric motorcycle trial appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla’s leadership status as king of the electric vehicle sector has been established through several years of innovation and the company’s ability to influence an entire industry. Now that more automakers have adopted plans for electrification, it comes down to preparation, according to Howard Yu, IMD Business School LEGO Professor of Management & Innovation.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced earlier this month that during the first quarter of 2021, there were almost 10,000 workplace EV charging stations installed (that is, in place, not newly installed). This is up by almost 2,000 charging stations compared to one year prior. The announcement came via the DOE’s Fact of the […].

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DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla has started producing and delivering Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with AMD-powered MCU3 infotainment systems in North America. . In November, Tesla Giga Shanghai kicked off Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries. The Made-in-China (MIC) Model Y Performance was equipped with an AMD Ryzen graphics chip, which new owners happily showcased on social media.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

An interesting new Tesla Model Y body that appears to be designed for the new structural battery pack has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. more… The post Tesla Model Y body for structural battery pack spotted at Gigafactory Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla may be quite silent about the progress of its 4680 cells and structural battery packs, but recent sightings of Model Y test bodies in Gigafactory Texas suggest that the rollout of the innovative technology may be closer than expected. During a recent flyover of the Giga Texas complex, drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer , who has been chronicling the progress of the massive electric vehicle factory since its earliest days, spotted a Model Y test body being offloaded from a trailer.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Hawaii is going to get a 30 megawatt (MW) solar farm in 2022 – one of the first utility-scale solar farms on the Big Island. more… The post Hawaii’s Big Island is getting one of its first utility-scale solar farms appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The news about Apple coming for Tesla with an Apple car has been pretty constant over the past several years, but Huawei, another phone maker, has actually made a plugin vehicle. CarBuzz reports that Huawei is also coming for Tesla with a new plugin vehicle, but unlike Apple, the phone maker actually delivered on its […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Rivian has confirmed that buyers of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S SUV are going to have to wait until 2023 if they want the biggest battery pack option. more… The post Rivian delays the bigger battery pack for its electric pickup all the way to 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

I have a couple more Ford Mustang Mach-E-related stories to share, and these will provide balance to some recent articles I’ve written sharing the stories that Joe and Kara shared with me. Joe and Kara’s stories opened up a floodgate of comments, ranging from people sharing their own horror stories to others sharing how they’ve […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up in premarket trading today on a new note from top Wall Street analyst Dan Ives who believes Tesla is going to double its production capacity in 2022. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) is seen solving its ‘high-class problem of demand outstripping supply’ in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

YUNEV, CalStart, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero-emission Truck and Bus Voucher Project (HVIP) teamed up to conduct a cost assessment on commercial vehicle batteries. The focus of the study was on the strategic sourcing challenges for North American truck and bus original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently reached out to preorder holders expecting deliveries for the R1T and R1S Explorer Package with Max battery packs. The company head also provided a general product roadmap leading up to 2023, reflecting Rivian’s commitment to maintaining clear and open communication with its customers. Scaringe emailed Adventure and Explore Package preorder holders, informing them that their estimated delivery windows would be provided soon.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Infant automaker VinFast recently held a ceremony at its manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam, to celebrate its first batch of VF e34 EVs. The VF e34 marks VinFast’s first model and the first ever electric vehicle to be sold in Vietnam. The start of production is also the first step in VinFast bringing its EVs to the US market. more… The post VinFast delivers first ever Vietnamese EVs to local customers appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

It’s been a special week in much of the world, and there was plenty of good cleantech news as well. The 10 stories most popular on CleanTechnica are on the bottom of this article, but first … let’s look at some of my favorites (or don’t do so and just skip to the bottom if […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Waymo One is Alphabet’s Lyft/Uber competitor that’s live in Phoenix and currently undergoing testing in San Francisco. Waymo today announced a future EV for its US ride-hailing service that will be “rider-first” and have no steering wheel. more… The post Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it’s at least two months behind schedule on an environmental review that must be completed before SpaceX will be allowed to attempt the first orbital Starship launch attempts. In mid-November, the FAA revealed plans to complete SpaceX’s “SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy Launch Vehicle Program” programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) – a review that can be built upon down the road – by December 31st, 2021, offici

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit the sprawling new production facilities for California-based Electric Bike Company (that’s an advantage to being an early mover in any industry, you get to pick the good names). The company has been building electric cruiser bicycles in Newport Beach since the mid-2010s. And as founder Sean Lupton-Smith proudly explained to me as I toured the factory grounds, they wouldn’t have it any other way. more… The post Electric Bike Comp

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Meet the recipients of the 2022 IEEE medals, service awards, honorary membership, and corporate recognition. The awards are presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors. IEEE MEDAL OF HONOR Sponsor: IEEE Foundation ASAD M. MADNI University of California, Los Angeles “For pioneering contributions to the development and commercialization of innovative sensing and systems technologies, and for distinguished research leadership.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Hyundai is discontinuing the development of internal combustion engines to focus all its energy on electric cars.

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Wallbox

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Currently on a daily basis, terms like “bidirectional charging,” “vehicle to grid (V2G)” or “vehicle to home (V2H)” are constantly being used, but do you really know what they are talking about? So let’s talk about bidirectional charging, how it works and discover some more benefits it can provide. Just as the word bidirectional says, or in other words functioning in two directions, bidirectional EV charging is exactly that: EV charging that goes two ways.

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The charge limit should be set to 100% even for daily use, with owners recommended to charge to 100% at least once per week.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Arrival’s flagship Bus EV has begun proving ground testing in the UK before entering full production in 2022. The Arrival Bus marks the first of several electric vehicles in the pipeline for the company which will be manufactured and operated in the UK and US, as well as the European Union. more… The post Arrival Bus proving ground trials begin in UK ahead of Q2 2022 production appeared first on Electrek.

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