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Battery Resourcers to open North America’s largest Li-ion battery recycling facility by August

Green Car Congress

Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, plans to open a commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Covington, Ga. When the 154,000-square-foot facility is fully operational in August 2022, it will be North America’s largest battery recycling facility with capacity to process 30,000 metric tons of discarded lithium-ion batteries and scrap per year—returning battery-grade lithium, cobalt and nickel back into

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Toyota solid-state hybrid, used Tesla prices, EV trouble spots, Ariya and Leaf: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which electric truck got put on an indefinite hold this week, and which one was reportedly delayed? And why might the shift to EVs spur the end of three-box sedans? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 14, 2022. Don’t wait up for Toyota electric vehicles with.

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Talon Metals to supply Tesla with nickel from Tamarack Project in central Minnesota

Green Car Congress

Talon Metals Corp., through its US subsidiary Talon Nickel (USA) LLC, entered into an agreement with Tesla for the supply and purchase of nickel concentrate to be produced from the Tamarack Nickel Project in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The execution of the agreement follows an extensive and detailed due-diligence period performed by Tesla and lengthy negotiations between the parties.

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EV charging scheme raises $6.2 million in funding, coming to 70 Taco Bell locations

Electrek

It’s been a big week for Taco Bell fans who don’t want to admit they’re Taco Bell fans. Just days after announcing a first-of-its-kind taco subscription service, EV charging startup ChargeNet has announced plans to bring a comprehensive charging solution to one of the restaurant’s south San Francisco locations later this month. more… The post EV charging scheme raises $6.2 million in funding, coming to 70 Taco Bell locations 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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BHP investing US$40M in Kabanga Nickel, US$10 in Lifezone; 2nd tranche of $50M slated for Kabanga

Green Car Congress

BHP, a world leading resources company, has invested US$40 million into Kabanga Nickel in Tanzania. The money will be used to accelerate the development of the Kabanga Nickel Project—the world’s largest development-ready nickel sulfide deposit. In parallel, BHP has invested US$10 million into Lifezone Limited to advance the roll-out of its patented hydrometallurgical (hydromet) technologies.

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Subaru reveals 1,073 hp STI E-RA electric track car at Tokyo Auto Salon

Electrek

Subaru took the wraps off the all-electric, 1,073 hp STI E-RA concept car a t this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon. And, while the STI E-RA might not have much in common with any road-going Subarus, that doesn’t mean the concept won’t hit the road. more… The post Subaru reveals 1,073 hp STI E-RA electric track car at Tokyo Auto Salon appeared first on Electrek.

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What’s the Latest with Tesla’s Cybertruck?

CleanTechnica EVs

Where’s Cybertruck? According to The Verge, “reference to a 2022 production schedule was scrubbed” from Tesla’s website. Nevertheless, Elon Musk promised to share a “product roadmap update” on Tesla’s next earnings call (scheduled for January 26th). Hmmm, mysterious. So, what’s going on here? Well, Tesla has been somewhat guarded about the Cybertruck.

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Indaba to build two greenfield SAF refineries in US using Haldor Topsoe technology

Green Car Congress

Indaba Renewable Fuels will build two greenfield refineries in California and Missouri to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology. The facilities are expected to begin production of SAF in 2024, with a capacity of 6,500 barrels per day at each location. Topsoe will also provide its H2bridge hydrogen technology for both facilities that further replaces fossil fuels with renewable liquids such as LPG or naphtha to lower the carbon intensity of the products.

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What I’ve Learned From Driving An EV

CleanTechnica EVs

An article from a London-based new EV owner showed the confusion and tension that can arise from feeling clueless about driving a computer on wheels. It also showcases how the EV community can be a source of guidance and solace for the upcoming surge of EV owners.

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Tesla release new Autopilot safety report, shows improvements despite limited data

Electrek

Tesla has released its latest Autopilot safety report and it shows some improvements despite the limited data making things hard to analyze. more… The post Tesla release new Autopilot safety report, shows improvements despite limited data appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Australia To Get The Cupra Born

CleanTechnica EVs

Like Americans, Australians are keen to get into affordable electric cars. However, we keep getting offered ones that are a little rich for our blood, a little expensive for our wallets. The latest is the Cupra Born, which I am sure will sell well at between AUS$50,000–$60,000 because it is a very exciting machine. The […].

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The Lies that Powered the Invention of Pong

Cars That Think

In 1971 video games were played in computer science laboratories when the professors were not looking—and in very few other places. In 1973 millions of people in the United States and millions of others around the world had seen at least one video game in action. That game was Pong. Two electrical engineers were responsible for putting this game in the hands of the public— Nolan Bushnell and Allan Alcorn , both of whom, with Ted Dabney , started Atari Inc. in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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Tesla Adds Model Y Structural Battery Pack Details In Updated Owner’s Manual

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has included a direct reference to the Model Y structural battery pack in an update to its Model Y owner’s manual. The document noted that new Model Ys equipped with structural batteries have lift points that differ slightly. In the manual note, Tesla encouraged owners to check the vehicle itself for the exact location […].

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Quad-Motor Four-Legged ‘Spider Bike’

Electrek

When I set out each week to find the wildest electric vehicles for my regular Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column , they are usually at least classifiable into categories like “bikes”, “cars” and “scooters” But every now and again, I find something so wacky that it simply defies classification.

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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 Cybertruck May Come In Two Sizes, Be Revealed In March

InsideEVs

Known TSLA Bull says one will be the size we expect it to be, while the other will be around 15 - 20 percent smaller.

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Renault Says It Will Sell Only Electric Cars In Europe By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

Renault has joined Stellantiis and Ford in pledging to sell only battery electric cars in Europe by 2030.

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Quick Charge Podcast: January 15, 2022

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: January 15, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla & Chinese EV Makers Putting Lot of Weight on These Low-Cost EV Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles often differ based on different battery technologies. US-based electric automaker Tesla has set the trend for years. According to Yang Jie at Wall Street Journal, “A less-expensive battery technology championed by Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk rose to dominate the world’s largest auto market last year.” The batteries are lithium-iron-phosphate batteries — often referred to as LFP batteries. […].

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New Wheel-E Podcast! NIU e-bike, electric Harley vs Tesla race, Biktrix Moto e-moped & more

Electrek

This week on Electrek’s new Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes NIU’s new e-bike, a Race between a Harley Livewire and a Tesla ad the Bitrix Moto e-moped and lots more… more… The post New Wheel-E Podcast!

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Tesla Pivots On Battery Tech And It Starts A Major Trend

InsideEVs

Tesla has been a trendsetter in the EV industry for years, and now Chinese automakers are taking notes.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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Watch Tesla Model Y Performance Driving In Deep Snow

InsideEVs

Well, maybe not that deep but it's doing quite well, considering it's on all-season tires.

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Electric Nissan Triumphs as 2021’s Fastest Selling Used Car, Volta Trucks, Tritium Hits the NASDAQ, Climate Scientists

EV Obssesion

DC Fast Charging DC Fast Charging Leader Tritium Hits the NASDAQ Used, EVS Turning over a new Leaf: electric Nissan triumphs as 2021’s fastest selling used car Turning over a new Leaf: electric Nissan triumphs as 2021’s fastest selling used car( Novemember) EVs Renault to go fully electric in Europe by 2030 UK Drivers Set […]. The post Electric Nissan Triumphs as 2021’s Fastest Selling Used Car, Volta Trucks, Tritium Hits the NASDAQ, Climate Scientists appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Volvo C40 Winter Range Test Ends With Severely Limited Power

InsideEVs

The car was able to maintain only 27 km/h (17 mph) at 3% SOC on the highway.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team went on an electric car drive using the Tata Tigor EV. We used the Zeon Fast Charger network extensively to do the journey. This will show how Electric cars can be practical and more enjoyable on a highway ride! ​​ Day 1 - The Tigor EV from Tata Motors in Bengaluru The Udyan Express reached KSR Bengaluru on time, after having been delayed by more than 50 minutes enroute.

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You Can Now Get A 'Normal' Tesla Model S Steering Wheel

InsideEVs

T Sportline has started selling traditional, non-yoke steering wheels for the new Tesla Model S.

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Meeting Bhavish Aggarwal from OLA Electric & Quick Test Drive OLA S1 Pro

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team met OLA Electric Management team and the man himself - Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of OLA. We spoke about Dealerless model, Service focus, Automation, Localization, Exports and delivery plan for customers. Here is my blog on our meet. We were a little early for our meeting. We were to meet with Abhishek, who looks after branding at Ola, at 1330 hrs.

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Germany: Almost 700,000 Plug-Ins Were Sold In 2021

InsideEVs

More than one in four new cars in 2021 was rechargeable.

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In 2021 Audi Increased All-Electric Car Sales Beyond 80,000

InsideEVs

Nearly one in 20 new Audis sold was fully electric.

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Peugeot e-308 To Offer 250 Miles Of Range, Due In 2023

InsideEVs

The all-electric version of Peugeot's popular hatchback will offer plenty of range and should be relatively affordable as well.

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BP: Fast Chargers Become Almost As Profitable As Fuel Pumps

InsideEVs

The company notes strong and rising demand for fast charging.

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Tesla Releases Accident Data For Q3 And Q4 2021: It's Better

InsideEVs

Autopilot's numbers improved to new quarterly records.

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Volkswagen's Battery Division Might Be Listed In An IPO

InsideEVs

An option of bringing external investors was hinted at by a board member.

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Toyota bZ4X GR Sport Concept Unveiled At Tokyo Auto Salon

InsideEVs

Toyota's electric crossover gets the GR treatment.

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