Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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CN EV Post

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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EV Specifications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. The model was previously shown in virtual form as part of the Nissan Ambition 2030 vision announced in November 2021 under the Nissan Futures banner. The Max-Out—which will be on display for the duration of the event - embodies Nissan’s ambition to support greater access to both sustainable and innovative mobility.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Mazda North American Operations introduced the 2024 Mazda CX-90. ( Earlier post.) Built on Mazda’s all-new large platform, the three-row crossover is the company’s new flagship vehicle. Mazda CX-90 is available with all-new electrified powertrains, including an inline 6 turbo and a plug-in hybrid. The all-new large platform features a front-engine, rear-wheel-bias longitudinal layout to elevate Mazda’s signature driving performance.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later this year. more… The post XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Tesla’s price cuts in China dropped sales of competing domestic electric vehicle makers Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng by as much as 60 percent in January. Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng all showed significant drops in both monthly and year-over-year sales comparisons in January after Tesla stroked demand by dropping prices by as much as 13.5 percent on vehicles in China.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Tesla owners are indicating that the YouTube application in their vehicles is strangely locked at a low resolution after a recently rolled-out software update. As early as Monday, January 30, Tesla owners began reporting that the YouTube videos they attempted to watch in their cars were no longer upgrading to higher video resolutions. Over the years, YouTube has gone from standard definition to as high as 8K, or 4320p: 7680×4320.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

An upcoming EV chip manufacturing plant in Germany is poised to finally tackle the chip shortage that has ravaged automakers worldwide. If one thing has become eminently clear over the past three years, it is the fact that the supply chains that bring us everything from cars to surgical masks are incredibly delicate and, further, can benefit from numerous points of origin.

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CN EV Post

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

GAC Aion sales dropped to 10,206 units in January, and its local counterpart, Leapmotor, also saw sales plunge more than 80 percent to 1,139 units. The post GAC Aion sees sales drop 66% month-on-month, starts offering car-buying incentives appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Rivian ( NASDAQ: RIVN ) is expected to layoff six percent of its workforce following pressure from EV rivals, which have cut prices significantly already in 2023, putting pressure on electric vehicle makers attempting to reach profitability. According to an internal memo seen by Reuters , Rivian is axing six percent of its employees in an effort to save money as competitors have surged demand and interest through variety of pricing discounts. “We must focus our resources on ramp and our p

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CN EV Post

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BYD has officially begun selling EVs in Japan, joining the likes of Tesla and Nissan in selling a lineup of electric vehicles in the country. While Japan has continually proven a challenging market for EVs to enter, this hasn’t stopped major brands like Tesla from jumping into the mix to attempt to change that. Following Tesla’s success in growing that market , BYD has now also decided to join.

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CN EV Post

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The ACT government hopes to increase it's lead on EV uptake with strong registration incentives for zero-emission vehicles. The post ACT to fix car registration costs on emissions rather than weight in boost for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Porsche has shown off its electric GT4 ePerformance racecar at an ice track race in Sweden. As a leader in vehicles that put a smile on your face, Porsche is under distinct pressure to bring that same excitement and joy to the EV transition, and it’s clear that it intends to do just that. First shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year , the Porsche GT4 ePerformance has made another debut, this time at an ice track race in Northern Sweden.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Chinese battery manufacturer Shenzhen BAK Power Battery is expanding its production capacities to include a 30GWh large cylindrical battery production line. The post China’s BAK to build big 4680 cylindrical batteries in multi-billion expansion appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnels recently hosted a rescue simulation from the Clark County Fire Department. Images of the exercise were shared online. In a post on social media, Clark County Nevada noted that the exercise was a good way to prepare for any uncertainties that may arise in the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnels. The recent exercise simulated the rescue of an injured worker during the tunnel’s construction.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

New research demonstrates a cause of lithium metal batteries failure, a discovery that could lead to new designs and production methods to avoid the problem. The post Cracks and fissures: Stanford scientists discover why lithium batteries fail appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

During the Q4 and FY 2022 earnings call, Elon Musk noted that Tesla is seeing so much demand for its vehicles in January that the company has started slightly raising the prices of some of its vehicles. Tesla’s delivery estimate for the Model Y Long Range suggests that Musk’s statement was accurate. A look at the Tesla Model Y configurator shows that the delivery estimate for the all-electric crossover’s Long Range Dual Motor AWD variant has been moved to March-May 2023.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nissan's "Max-Out" electric convertible has gone from 3D render to concept car but it's unclear if it will ever reach the production lines. The post Nissan shows off its Max-Out electric convertible concept appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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: February 1, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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