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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

Green Car Congress

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). ( Earlier post.) The roadmap identifies key safety, performance, and interoperability issues; notes relevant published and in-development standards; and makes recommendations to address gaps in codes and standards.

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Used Tesla deals, F-150 Lightning price hike, Kia EV9 details, tax-credit criteria: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which electric vehicle maker decided to go open source with its driving-assistance features? Will battery degradation “brick” your EV after a certain number of years or miles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 31, 2023. Prices on used vehicles of all kinds.

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EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. Under the Clean Air Act, California is afforded broad discretion to adopt emissions requirements to meet its significant air quality challenges, but the state must seek waivers from EPA for new motor vehicle emission standards.

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ICE car values plummet in China and it is the canary in the coal mine

Electrek

A looming crisis is brewing in China, as hundreds of thousands of unsold, polluting gas-powered vehicles may be rendered unsellable due to incoming emissions rules. It’s another sign that the global auto industry isn’t ready for the shift to EVs and will be caught unawares if it doesn’t ramp EV production fast enough. more… The post ICE car values plummet in China and it is the canary in the coal mine appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Nacero transitioning unbuilt facility from low-carbon gasoline to SAF and LCAF; TOPSOE MTJet

Green Car Congress

Nacero will transition its current pre-construction, multi-billion USD facility in Penwell, Texas—designed to produce low carbon gasoline—to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and lower carbon aviation fuel (LCAF). When fully completed, Nacero’s facility in Texas will be the largest commercial scale facility in the US for producing SAF and LCAF utilizing TOPSOE’s MTJet technology (methanol-to-jet).

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Tesla releases FSD update, leaps forward in safety and customization

Teslarati

Tesla has released its latest update to the Full Self Driving software, version 11.3.4, which brings massive improvements to safety and customization, along with a vast set of new features. Elon Musk has long advertised the incredible functionality of OTA updates , especially as they continually improve your car without leaving your driveway. Perhaps nowhere have these update improvements been more evident than in Full Self Driving, which is now leaps and bounds ahead of where it started.

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Tesla deliveries in Denmark indicate massive overall sales jump in Q1

Teslarati

Tesla deliveries in Denmark spiked during the year’s first quarter, indicating a very strong delivery number overall, which is expected to be confirmed later today. Tesla stock has been slowly recovering over the past two or three months, shortly after nearing an all-time low of $100 per share. But as part of this continuing recovery, investors are hopeful that the automaker can present a continuing upward trend of deliveries , showing that both demand and supply capabilities remain strong

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BYD Debuts The Dolphin & Seal In Costa Rica!

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD has been the #1 “New Energy Vehicle” (NEV) selling company in Costa Rica for the past three years in a row. BYDs NEVs consist of plugin hybrids and full battery electric vehicles. BYD has already sold over 2,000 NEVs cumulatively in Costa Rica since it launched sales there a few years ago.

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Elon Musk tweet ruled illegal by appeals court

Teslarati

A Tweet from Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been ruled illegal by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Of all the current Tesla Gigafactories, perhaps none have been surrounded by as much controversy as the Fremont plant. Most recently, the plant has been investigated for racial bias, originally stemming from a claim made by an African American employee at the facility.

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NIO's 1st phone model to be launched in Q3, says William Li

CN EV Post

Li also said that Tesla 's price cut comes after it faced stiff competition in China, where it does not have pricing power. (Image credit: CnEVPost) NIO 's (NYSE: NIO) first phone model will be launched and delivered in the third quarter, William Li, the electric vehicle company's founder, chairman and CEO, said today. Li mentioned the plan in a media group interview today during a forum on China's electric vehicle industry, according to multiple media reports, without providing further details.

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

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Tesla Model 3 takes on new Kia EV6 GT in insane all-electric drag race

Teslarati

A Tesla Model 3 has taken on the all-new Kia EV6 GT in a crazy all-electric drag race. As electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity within the drag racing scene , it was only a matter of time before a new contender challenged Tesla’s dominance. The latest challenger is the Kia EV6 GT, which has taken the already nimble EV6 and cranked its performance characteristics to 11.

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NIO's battery swap network open to other brands, just like cloud service, says William Li

CN EV Post

NIO 's battery swap stations are well adapted and the time has come to offer output to other brands, according to Li. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: CnEVPost) The man at the helm of NIO (NYSE: NIO) reiterated that the company's battery swap stations network is open to other brands, and compared the service to a cloud service. NIO wants other companies to share and build battery swap infrastructure with it, said William Li, the company's founder, chairman and CEO.

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BYD Launches The ATTO 3, Han, & Tang SUV In Spain!

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD sold over 1.8 million electric vehicles (EVs) last year. As announced recently, BYD has a target of selling 3.6 million EVs this year. This would be an incredible achievement should the company manage to do it.

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NIO's new ES6 to debut at Shanghai auto show later this month

CN EV Post

NIO will showcase six models based on the latest NT 2.0 platform at the Shanghai auto show, with the all-new ES6 making its debut. NIO (NYSE: NIO) will have the facelift of its previously popular ES6 SUV unveiled at the Shanghai auto show later this month, marking the first time the company has unveiled a new model at an auto show. The company will showcase six models based on its latest NT 2.0 platform at the Shanghai auto show, with the all-new ES6 making its debut, it said in a post announcin

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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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A Look At 4X4 Electric Expedition’s Direct Solar EV Charging Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric cars are moving into the mainstream and while it may feel daunting to switch over to an electric vehicle full-time for your daily use, one Dutch couple decided to see what EVs were really capable of. Importantly, they’re trying to do as much of the driving as possible powered by solar.

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Tesla China unveils Cybertruck-inspired EV charger

Teslarati

Tesla China has unveiled a Cybertruck-themed EV wall connector, previously teased as the “Cybervault.” Outside of Tesla’s incredibly cool selection of vehicles, its collection of vehicle accessories has slowly become one of the most exciting sets of offerings on the automotive market. This includes everything from phone chargers to beer , and now, the brand has introduced a brand new EV wall connector with a design inspired by the Cybertruck.

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Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck Is Dead, $20,000 City Car Is Coming

CleanTechnica EVs

Elon Musk said this week he has been wrong about so many things and that he is going to change his ways to bring EVs to the masses.

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NIO delivers 10,378 vehicles in Mar, down 14.6% from Feb

CN EV Post

NIO delivered 31,041 vehicles in the first quarter, slightly above the lower end of its previous guidance range of 31,000 to 33,000 vehicles. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG NIO (NYSE: NIO) delivered fewer vehicles in March than in February, with the first quarter figure barely above the lower end of the previous guidance range. NIO delivered 10,378 vehicles in March, up 3.94 percent from 9,985 a year ago but down 14.6 percent from 12,157 in February, according to figures it announced today.

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SUPER73 launches Adventure series e-bikes, kids bikes, and new e-motorcycle details

Electrek

Southern California-based electric bike company SUPER73 has been quite busy lately, at least if today’s triple whammy of an announcement is any indication. The company dropped a new line of off-road e-bikes, new kids balance bikes and new information about the upcoming C1X electric motorcycle. more… The post SUPER73 launches Adventure series e-bikes, kids bikes, and new e-motorcycle details appeared first on Electrek.

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Cadillac House at Vanderbilt Offers CELESTIQ Clients Ultimate Personalization Experience

Electric Cars Report

Cadillac announced the development of Cadillac House at Vanderbilt — a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the individualized, bespoke client experience of the Cadillac CELESTIQ all-electric ultra-luxury sedan. Located on the modernist-style General Motors Global Technical Center campus, in Warren, Michigan, Cadillac House at Vanderbilt will welcome clients to collaborate personally with CELESTIQ designers and […] The post Cadillac House at Vanderbilt Offers CELESTIQ Clients Ultima

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My First EV, Part 2 — How Far Can You Drive In A Chevy Bolt? How Much Will You Pay?

CleanTechnica EVs

Following up with the writer’s impressions of his first EV a few weeks later. Article by Mihai Beffa in Cupertino, California.

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Here are the best April Fool’s jokes from the e-bike industry this year

Electrek

April Fool’s Day, celebrated annually on the first of April, is usually a light-hearted and mischievous occasion marked by good-natured pranks, hoaxes, and jokes. Large organizations often take part in hoodwinking others, creating an atmosphere of amusement and (hopefully) harmless trickery. Sure, it’s annoying when you fall for it. But it’s also humorous to see what companies can come up with next.

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The Odysse VADER Electric Bike is booming the Indian electric vehicle market

Electric Vehicles India

The 125km range Odysse Vader electric bike is launched in India for 1.10 lakh India’s electric vehicle market is booming with the launch of the country’s first motorcycle with a 7-inch Android display, the Odysse VADER Electric Bike. Despite its technological, innovative, and affordable price tag, this motorcycle offers sustainable mobility for all individuals at an affordable price.

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Kia Launches EV6 In The Philippines With Complete Ecosystem

CleanTechnica EVs

It is Kia Motors Philippines’ belief that in order to promote the use of electric vehicles, a complete ecosystem is needed, not just the vehicle.

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XPeng delivers 7,002 vehicles in Mar, up 16.5% from Feb

CN EV Post

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. XPeng delivered 7,002 vehicles in March, a 16.5 percent increase over the previous month. total deliveries for the first quarter of 2023 reached 18,230 vehicles. XPeng's guidance for deliveries in the first quarter was 18,000 to 19,000 units and revenue guidance was RMB 4 billion to RMB 4.2 billion when it announced its fourth-quarter earnings on March 17.

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The BMW iX1 Now On Sale in South Africa!

CleanTechnica EVs

The all-electric BMW iX1 is now on sale in South Africa. It starts from R1,140,000 ($62,928).

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Weird Alibaba: An inflatable Chinese electric jet ski for $2,000 – What’s the catch?

Electrek

As usual for entries in this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, the fun EVs we dredge up tend to bridge the gap between fun-looking and palm sweat-inducing. Would you take a cheap inflatable electric jet ski out into the bay or off the coast? What if I told you that you had to build it yourself? more… The post Weird Alibaba: An inflatable Chinese electric jet ski for $2,000 – What’s the catch?

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China EV deliveries: Aion, Leapmotor, Shenlan and more

CN EV Post

In March, GAC Aion sold 40,016 vehicles, Leapmotor delivered 6,172 and Shenlan 8,568. The first day of every month is the day when Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers intensively announce their deliveries for the previous month, and CnEVPost highlighted leading companies, including NIO , XPeng and Li Auto , in separate articles. For the other lesser-known EV companies, we wanted to use this article to record their delivery performance in March.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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We Chat With Ford CEO, Jim Farley, And Check Out BlueOval City

InsideEVs

Ford's massive future EV and battery facility in Tennessee is taking shape, and on track for a 2025 opening.

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Zeekr delivers 6,663 vehicles in Mar, up 22% from Feb

CN EV Post

In the first quarter, Zeekr delivered 15,234 units, up 84.86 percent year-on-year, but down 53.08 percent from the fourth quarter. Zeekr's deliveries continued to rebound in March, although the first-quarter figure was down significantly from the fourth quarter. Zeekr delivered 6,663 vehicles in March, up 271.20 percent from 1,795 in the same month last year and up 22.14 percent from 5,455 in February, according to data it released today.

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Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Looking Increasingly Production Ready

InsideEVs

The long awaited Cybertruck is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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Solar PV Production March 2023

EV Info

159.16 kWh March 2023 may be one of the most gloomy and grim March months ever recoded. The Telegraph reported: Parts of southern England have had only a tenth of the average sunshine during the first two weeks of March, according to data from the University of Reading. Exeter and Yeovil had the least hours of sunshine so far, with 8.2 and 10.9 hours respectively in the month until March 14.

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Simone Giertz' Model 3 Pickup Truck Conversion Four Years On

InsideEVs

Truckla now has a friend named Chargela.