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Researchers investigate super-knock in SI engines running on hydrogen/methane blends

Green Car Congress

Using blends of hydrogen and methane as fuels in internal combustion engines is a promising strategy for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, the undesirable phenomenon of super-knock, which can severely and instantaneously damage an SI engine, limits its widespread adoption. Unlike normal knock, super-knock is caused by a detonation wave due to a feedback loop between the heat release associated with the flame and pressure inside an engine cylinder.

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Does Toyota CEO change signal it's going all-in on EVs?

Green Car Reports

A leadership change at Toyota doesn't seem to have changed the automaker's EV strategy. Akio Toyoda recently announced a step over to chairman after 14 years as CEO of the automaker founded by his grandfather, with Koji Sato anointed as the next Toyota CEO. But the automaker's stance on EVs—that they're not the only solution to addressing.

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Hyundai 2023 IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD achieves EPA-estimated driving range of 361 miles

Green Car Congress

The new, all-electric 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has completed final EPA testing with the IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD trim receiving an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. The IONIQ 6 SE AWD achieved an EPA-estimated range of 316 miles. EPA testing also confirmed a 140 combined MPGe rating for the IONIQ 6 SE RWD Long Range. IONIQ 6’s 140 combined MPGe rating matches two Lucid Air models that are at the top of Fueleconomy.gov’s 2023 Top Ten Vehicles list.

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Ioniq 6 beats Model 3, Toyota EV position, GM battery flexibility: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota’s change at the top likely doesn’t change its position on EVs. GM says it’s flexible on battery format; read into that what you will. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 pushes efficiency and range to new heights. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 beats the Tesla Model 3 in range and efficiency, with an.

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

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Volt Carbon stakes lithium mining claims in Northern Ontario

Green Car Congress

Canada-based Volt Carbon Technologies has announced the acquisition by staking of a 100% owned Abamasagi Lake Lithium Project, located northwest of Nakina, Ontario, Canada. The mining claims were registered directly by Volt Carbon. The staking was completed following a detailed review of several publicly available Ontario Government geological databases and publications.

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GM CEO: Flexible on battery cells in EV ramp

Green Car Reports

GM has built a strong argument around the idea that one specific battery cell format, co-developed with LG, is a key for the company realizing certain economies of scale as it ramps up EV production. But recent reports have suggested that GM is shopping around, and may be considering a shift to cylindrical cells for some upcoming vehicles. And.

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NIO offers up to $14,900 discounts on 2022 ES6 and ES8, report says

CN EV Post

NIO's sales staff said they have never seen such big discounts, but there are not many cars like this available. The post NIO offers up to $14,900 discounts on 2022 ES6 and ES8, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Johnson Matthey and Plug Power partner to accelerate green hydrogen economy

Green Car Congress

Plug Power and Johnson Matthey (JM) announced a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the green hydrogen economy. JM will become an important strategic supplier of MEA components, providing a substantial portion of Plug’s demand for catalysts, membranes, and catalyst coated membranes (CCM). Importantly, JM brings security of supply of precious metals, and unique recycling capabilities.

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Tesla Model S dominates in extreme cold-weather testing in Norway

Teslarati

The Tesla Model S recently dominated an extreme cold-weather testing study performed by Norweigan outlet Motor , accumulating 530 kilometers (329.327 miles) in some of the harshest Winter conditions available. Of the twenty-nine electric vehicles tested during the assessment, the Model S was the only vehicle to achieve at least 450 kilometers of real-world driving range in frigid temperatures and snowy terrain.

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United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains form JV to develop new sustainable aviation fuel technology using ethanol

Green Car Congress

United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains announced a new joint venture—Blue Blade Energy—to develop and then commercialize a novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock. United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains will invest up to a combined $50 million in the joint venture. United has entered into an offtake agreement with Blue Blade Energy for up to 135 million gallons of ethanol-based SAF annually and up to 2.7 billion gallons in total.

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

Brief

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Tesla Model S breaks winter range record

Electrek

Tesla Model S has broken the winter range record in a new wide-ranging cold weather range test conducted in Norway. more… The post Tesla Model S breaks winter range record appeared first on Electrek.

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Cabot to invest $200M over next 5 years in US conductive carbon additives capacity for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

Cabot Corporation plans to add conductive carbon additives (CCA) capacity in the United States to enhance its position in the market and support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Cabot plans to add conductive carbons capacity at its existing facility in Pampa, Texas, which is part of an approximately $200-million planned investment program over the next five years focused on expanding the company’s CCA production in the United States.

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NIO says incentives limited to few stock cars in response to reports of big discounts

CN EV Post

NIO's 2022 ES8, ES6 and EC6 models are getting new facelifts and there are still a few show cars and stock vehicles available for sale, it said. The post NIO says incentives limited to few stock cars in response to reports of big discounts appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen May Build Sub-ID.4 Electric SUV In North America

InsideEVs

Could the new model be the VW ID.3 SUV the automaker first mentioned in October 2022?

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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NIO delivers 8,506 vehicles in Jan, down 46% from Dec

CN EV Post

NIO said it delivered 2,190 SUVs and 6,316 sedans in January, without providing a breakdown of specific models. The post NIO delivers 8,506 vehicles in Jan, down 46% from Dec appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles and ICE cars

The Driven EV News

Want to learn more about the cost differences between electric vehicles and petrol and diesel cars? The size of the savings might surprise you! The post To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles and ICE cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Elon Musk teases expendable version of SpaceX’s reusable Starship rocket

Teslarati

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the company could eventually develop an expendable version of its next-generation Starship rocket. Starship is extraordinarily ambitious. Even before considering the unproven concepts of orbital propellant refilling and full, rapid reusability that are central to the full system, Starship is a beast. The rocket measures 120 meters (~390 ft) tall and is theoretically capable of producing up to 7590 tons (~16.7M lbf) of thrust at sea level.

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Tesla Roadster turns 15 years old today, still no sign of the new version

Electrek

Tesla Roadster, credited by some for launching the EV revolution, is turning 15 years old today. While we celebrate the original Roadster, there’s still no sign of the new version that Tesla promised. more… The post Tesla Roadster turns 15 years old today, still no sign of the new version appeared first on Electrek.

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Australian Mining News — Not Just Lithium, But Rare Earths!

CleanTechnica EVs

Andrew Forrest is a leader in the move away from fossil fuels. He established Fortescue Future Industries (FFFI) to capitalise on and accelerate the transition to a green global economy.

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Watch the longest-range EVs battle to see how far they last on a single charge

Electrek

Electric vehicle range continues improving, with many automakers now offering models with over 300 to 400 miles on a single charge. Watch some of the longest-range EVs battle it out to see which travels the farthest from 100% battery charge to completely empty. more… The post Watch the longest-range EVs battle to see how far they last on a single charge appeared first on Electrek.

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Zeekr 003 Compact SUV Teased As Brand's First EV Coming To Europe

InsideEVs

Based on parent company Geely's SEA EV platform, the Zeekr 003 is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h within 4 seconds.

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Tesla plans to ramp up Giga Shanghai production after surge in orders, report says

Electrek

A new report states that Tesla plans to ramp up electric vehicle production at Gigafactory Shanghai to 20,000 units per week after a surge in orders. more… The post Tesla plans to ramp up Giga Shanghai production after surge in orders, report says appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD Jan sales breakdown: Song 49,865 units, Yuan 23,231 units

CN EV Post

Sales of BYD's main budget models fell less because they have accumulated relatively more orders, analysts said. The post BYD Jan sales breakdown: Song 49,865 units, Yuan 23,231 units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Here’s how the US can make EV road trips seamless

Electrek

The US needs to more than double the number of EV charging stations that currently meet minimum federal funding requirements in order to make long-distance EV road trips seamless, according to a new road map and analysis from low-carbon energy startup Carbon Solutions and energy nonprofit Great Plains Institute (GPI). more… The post Here’s how the US can make EV road trips seamless appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO Provides January 2023 Delivery Update

Electric Cars Report

NIO Inc., a pioneer in the premium smart electric vehicle market, announced its January 2023 delivery results. NIO delivered 8,506 vehicles in January 2023. The deliveries consisted of 2,190 premium smart electric SUVs, and 6,316 premium smart electric sedans. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 298,062 as of January 31, 2023. From January 13, 2023 […] The post NIO Provides January 2023 Delivery Update appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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BYD's NEV sales fall to 151,341 units in Jan, ending 10-month streak of growth

CN EV Post

BYD's NEV sales ended a 10-month streak of growth, as the Chinese New Year holiday took its toll on sales. The post BYD's NEV sales fall to 151,341 units in Jan, ending 10-month streak of growth appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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ChargePoint and Stem to accelerate deployment of EV charging and battery storage solutions for DC fast charging

Electric Cars Report

ChargePoint, a leading EV charging network, announced an agreement with Stem, a global leader in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services, to accelerate the deployment of EV charging and battery storage solutions for highway corridor DC fast charging and other EV charging applications like fleet charging. By combining EV charging with battery storage and AI […] The post ChargePoint and Stem to accelerate deployment of EV charging and battery storage solutions for DC fast charging appe

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NIO adds 2 NIO Houses, 8 swap stations in China in Jan

CN EV Post

Local companies' operations typically slow down during the Chinese New Year holiday, which ran from January 21 to January 27. The post NIO adds 2 NIO Houses, 8 swap stations in China in Jan appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Adventure-ready Nissan Ariya unveiled for epic Pole-to-Pole expedition

Electric Cars Report

Set amongst Arctic-like conditions, the Pole-to-Pole expedition team and Nissan today unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV, which will undertake a 17,000-mile trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. During this epic adventure, which aims to kick off this March, the Ariya will need to cope with breath-taking […] The post Adventure-ready Nissan Ariya unveiled for epic Pole-to-Pole expedition appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen ID.5 Introduction

CleanTechnica EVs

I am among the simple minds that think the ID.5 should have been called the ID.4 sportback or ID.4 coupe. I think that is much clearer to the public. A higher number signals a bigger car. The ID.5 should have been the number for the ID.# successor to the VW Passat. Specs at EV-Database.

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Nissan unveils convertible EV concept, a category it should’ve been producing a decade ago

Electrek

As part of the launch of its Nissan Futures event kicking off in Japan this week, Nissan Motor Company unveiled a physical EV convertible prototype called the Max-Out – based on a virtual rendering teased in 2021. The Japanese automaker says the electric convertible concept represents its ambitions for sustainability in the future, but we can’t help but wonder why the creators of the LEAF didn’t start developing EVs like this ten years ago?

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XPeng Announces EV Sales Results For January 2023

Electric Cars Report

XPeng Inc., a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, today announced its vehicle delivery results for January 2023. XPeng delivered 5,218 Smart EVs in January 2023. January deliveries included 2,249 Flagship G9 SUVs. Vehicle deliveries for the month reflected seasonal slowdown during the Chinese New Year holiday period which began in mid-January.

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Porsche takes a significant stake in EV charging leader ABB E-Mobility

Electrek

ABB E-Mobility found new investors Monday to help fund the company’s EV charging growth strategy, including luxury automaker Porsche. more… The post Porsche takes a significant stake in EV charging leader ABB E-Mobility appeared first on Electrek.

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Audi South Africa & Rubicon Add 43 EV Charging Stations To The Growing Network

CleanTechnica EVs

After a very slow start, electric vehicle sales seem to be starting to gain some traction in South Africa. Sales of battery-electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.