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The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles

Clean Fleet Report

The Importance of Electrifying Municipal Vehicles City Cleanup Can Begin on Wheels Electrifying police cars, street sweepers, refuse trucks and other municipal vehicles does more than just help the environment—it also saves money and makes urban areas a safer, more peaceful place to live. Here are the main reasons cities are switching to EVs. Improving Air Quality Air pollution has been linked to numerous health conditions that lead to increased medical costs.

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Johnson Matthey and SFC Energy expand strategic partnership to focus on PEM fuel cells; conclude tech transfer for DMFCs

Green Car Congress

Johnson Matthey (JM) has extended its partnership with SFC Energy to include a commitment from JM to develop and supply proton exchange membrane (PEM) components to support SFC Energy’s growth in hydrogen fuel cells. SFC Energy AG is a provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions. With more than 60,000 fuel cells sold worldwide, SFC is expanding its offering of higher power hydrogen fuel cells for stationary markets.

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Ineos confirms electric SUV to be built by Magna in 2026

Green Car Reports

Ineos Automotive, the company behind the old school Grenadier off-roader, will launch an electric SUV, to be built by Magna at the latter's Graz, Austria, factory starting in 2026. This new EV "will deliver world-class off-road capability," and will be tested on Austria's Shöckl mountain near Magna's factory, Ineos said in a press release.

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Hyundai CRADLE and itselectric partner to deploy curbside chargers for EVs in New York City

Green Car Congress

itselectric , a Brooklyn-based electric vehicle curbside charging company, announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai CRADLE and New York City Economic Development Corporation to demonstrate curbside EV charging specifically built for cities. The EV chargers will be the first compact, durable, and user-friendly charge post featuring a fully detachable charging cord in North America.

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

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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380

Green Car Reports

Tesla has introduced another round of price cuts, the sixth time it has done so this year. Lower pricing appeared on Tesla's website late Tuesday, ahead of the company's first quarter earnings announcement later Wednesday. It brings the Model 3's base price down to $41,380 with the mandatory $1,390 destination charge, down $2,000 versus the.

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MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

Green Car Congress

MAN Engines is now equipping the PistenBully 800 from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG with its MAN D3876 engine. The basis for the delivery of the in-line six-cylinder engine was the further development and adaptation of the MAN D3876 to the extreme working environment of the new high-performance snow groomer from Laupheim. In addition to the MAN D4276 on the same platform, the MAN D3876 is the most powerful in-line six-cylinder engine in the portfolio of engine manufacturer MAN Engines.

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Polestar introduces Polestar 4 SUV coupé

Green Car Congress

Polestar introduced Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupé and the second SUV in the brand’s line-up. Design cues first seen on Polestar’s concept cars are brought to production in the fastest Polestar production car to date. Polestar 4 is positioned between Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size and price. With Polestar 4 we have taken a fundamental new approach to SUV coupé design.

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Mercedes GLE plug-in hybrid drive, Ineos electric SUV, Nissan Arizon concept: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ineos leapfrogs past diesel with an electric off-road SUV on the way. Nissan shows China a different twist on an electric SUV. And in this SUV-focused day of news, we see what a bigger battery brings to the latest Mercedes plug-in hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in.

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Iveco Group inaugurates its new zero- and low-emission bus plant in Foggia

Green Car Congress

IVECO BUS, the urban, intercity and tourism bus brand of Iveco Group N.V., inaugurated its new Foggia plant dedicated to the production of zero- and low-emission buses. The production volume of the plant will be 1,000 vehicles per year: high-tech buses with zero-emission propulsion (battery-electric and hydrogen-electric) and low-emission propulsion (methane/biomethane, traditional fuels and biofuels).

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Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2023 earnings preview: What to expect today

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q1 2023 financial results today, Wednesday, April 19, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Here we’ll take a look at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2023 earnings preview: What to expect today 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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NEO Battery Materials reports uniform nanocoating capability on silicon anodes

Green Car Congress

NEO Battery Materials, a developer of silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, reported that it has achieved uniform nanocoating capability in its manufacturing process. The new uniform nanocoating allows NEO’s proprietary silicon anode materials, NBMSiDE, to extend EV driving ranges and suport faster battery charging. NEO has achieved the nanocoating conditions to produce uniformly-coated silicon particles consistently.

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Chinese EV Maker HiPhi Unveils New Model, the “Y,” and Plans to Expand to Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

Yesterday at the Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese EV (electric vehicle) maker HiPhi unveiled its third model: the “Y.” The HiPhi Y joins the company’s two existing models, the X and Z.

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Sunfire, Fraunhofer, partners launch project to scale alkaline AEM electrolysis

Green Car Congress

Sunfire and Fraunhofer IFAM , together with Canadian materials partner Ionomr Innovations , are launching the “Integrate” research project to apply alkaline AEM electrolysis technology on an industrial scale. To produce cost-effective green hydrogen, industry and energy companies need efficient electrolyzers on a large scale. Technologies such as pressurized alkaline or high-temperature electrolysis are already being installed in industrial environments.

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The 6 (Or 7) Fully Electric Cars That Can Now Get $7500 US EV Tax Credit

CleanTechnica EVs

The US federal tax credit for electric vehicles has been updated, and that means that some electric cars, trucks, and SUVs no longer qualify for the full tax credit — or even half the tax credit. Actually, most electric vehicles on the market in the United States no longer qualify!

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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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Volkswagen Group investing ~€1B in vehicles and components, purchasing center in Hefei; shortening development time by 30%

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group is investing around €1 billion in a new development, innovation, and procurement center for fully connected intelligent electric vehicles in the southern Chinese city of Hefei. The Group made the announcement at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new company, with the project name ‘100%TechCo’, combines vehicles and components R&D teams with purchasing.

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Neta GT sports car officially launched, priced from $26,000

CN EV Post

Deliveries of the Neta GT will begin in the first half of the year, and are expected to allow consumers to gradually begin to change the perception of the brand as low-end. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Neta Auto, the electric vehicle brand of Hozon Auto, is making its first electric sports car available, with deliveries to begin in the next two months. The Neta GT sports car was officially launched on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, with starting prices of RMB 178,800 ($26,000)

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2023 results: meets expectations, impresses with gross margin

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the first quarter of 2023 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2023 results: meets expectations, impresses with gross margin appeared first on Electrek.

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Coke Canada Bottling Acquiring Six Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks North America announced Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service their iconic ‘Red Fleet’ customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area. The six trucks are the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in the beverage distributor’s fleet of […] The post Coke Canada Bottling Acquiring Six Volvo VNR Electric Trucks appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Polestar CEO Says US Production To Start From 2024

InsideEVs

The Polestar 3 will be made at Volvo Cars' plant in South Carolina alongside the EX90.

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WEVC eCV1 Electric Van Makes Global Debut At The Commercial Vehicle Show

Electric Cars Report

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) revealed its light electric van at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Designed for production of up to 5000 vehicles per annum, the innovative and highly flexible vehicle, codenamed WATT eCV1, enables a wide range of electric commercial vehicle designs, facilitating mission-specific models which meet customers’ particular fleet requirements.

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Lordstown Resumes Production, Deliveries Of Endurance EV Pickup

InsideEVs

The EV startup said output is "expected to continue at a very low pace," though.

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Electric Bike Company unveils low-cost US-built 28 mph moto-style electric bike

Electrek

Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company has just launched its newest e-bike, the Model J. Not only does it come with some impressive specs, but the introductory pricing borders on unbelievable. more… The post Electric Bike Company unveils low-cost US-built 28 mph moto-style electric bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Human Horizons unveils HiPhi Y SUV in Shanghai, reveals global expansion details

Electric Cars Report

HiPhi revealed the third member of its advanced model line-up, alongside its initial plans for global expansion. The new HiPhi Y will join the dual flagship models, X and Z, with plans for the first HiPhi customer cars on European roads within 2023, to be followed by the Middle East soon thereafter. Two cities in […] The post Human Horizons unveils HiPhi Y SUV in Shanghai, reveals global expansion details appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla reports massive increase in energy storage deployment, thanks to Megafactory

Electrek

Tesla has reported a massive increase in energy storage deployment in Q1 2023, thanks to its new Megafactory producing a lot of Megapacks. more… The post Tesla reports massive increase in energy storage deployment, thanks to Megafactory appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD argues self-driving tech is ‘basically impossible,’ ignores Tesla FSD

Teslarati

A spokesman for Chinese automaker BYD has argued that self-driving technology is “basically impossible” and should be relegated to industrial applications. One of the most mind-blowing features currently available on any vehicle is Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) offering, which currently allows thousands of people to make daily transportation more accessible than ever believed possible.

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2023 XPeng G6 Is Probably The Brand's Most Important Model Yet

InsideEVs

This tech-laden Tesla Model Y rival has the potential to make or break the Chinese EV brand.

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“We could sell EVs for zero profit”: Tesla throws down gauntlet to car industry

The Driven EV News

Tesla could sell its cars for zero profit and make money from autopilot as price war continues. Elon Musk pleas for more lithium and says first Cybertruck to be delivered soon. The post “We could sell EVs for zero profit”: Tesla throws down gauntlet to car industry appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Slashes US Prices For 6th Time This Year! What Does That Mean?

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has lowered the price of the Model Y and the single-motor Model 3 in advance of announcing its 1st quarter financials.

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Elon Musk announces timing for Tesla Cybertruck delivery event

Electrek

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is planning to hold a Tesla Cybertruck delivery event at the “end of the third quarter.” more… The post Elon Musk announces timing for Tesla Cybertruck delivery event appeared first on Electrek.

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Two Stories Show How We Can Continue Progress On Grid Stability

CleanTechnica EVs

The future of the power grid is a topic we’ve covered numerous times at CleanTechnica. While it’s an important topic, it’s definitely not the “Checkmate, libs!” talking point the anti-EV FUDsters think it is.

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Elon Musk May Have Been Right, His Tesla Model Y Guess Could Come True

InsideEVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk often gets to prove to people that he was right all along, and another such opportunity may come soon enough.

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CATL announces ultra energy-dense battery that will soon power electric passenger planes

Electrek

The world’s largest battery maker continues to showcase why it’s the name to beat in its given segment. During the Shanghai Auto Show, CATL launched a new condensed battery that delivers the proper safety and energy density to enable the flight of electric passenger planes. If this technology sounds like it’s still several years away, think again – CATL expects to begin mass production sooner than you’d think. more… The post CATL announces ultra energy-dense battery that will soon power electric

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Toyota Unveils 2 New bZ Series Models At Auto Shanghai

CleanTechnica EVs

The new Toyota models are under development with the aim of expanding and evolving BEVs that appeal to customers in China. A few weeks ago, Toyota unveiled a “New Management Policy & Direction.” As part of that announcement, Toyota released some details of its plans for the electric mobility sector.

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Volta Trucks starting series production of the all-electric Volta Zero

Electric Cars Report

Electric truck startup Volta Trucks has started series production of the 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive, the company’s partner in contract manufacturing, in Steyr, Austria. Following the Design Verification and Production Validation prototypes started in 2022, the first series production customer-specification vehicles have now entered the production line.