Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Mobileye, an Intel company, unveiled the 6-passenger, road-ready electric autonomous vehicle (AV) that will be used for commercial driverless ride-hailing services in Tel Aviv and Munich starting in 2022. Equipped with the Mobileye Drive self-driving system featuring 8 EyeQ5 SoCs in the AVKIT58, the all-electric Mobileye AVs will operate under the MoovitAV service branding.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Toyota on Tuesday outlined a battery-development push aimed at slashing costs and increasing battery lifespan. The automaker plans to spend $13.5 billion on battery development through 2030, with the goal of reducing battery cost per vehicle by 50% over the Toyota bZ4X, the electric crossover the automaker plans to launch next year, CTO Masahiko.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In a livestreamed briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality, Toyota Chief Technology Officer Masahiko Maeda said that the company will invest ¥1.5 trillion (US$14.3 billion) in the development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030. Toyota currently assumes it will go beyond the 180 GWh worth of batteries that it is currently considering and will ready 200 GWh worth of batteries or more if the dissemination of BEVs is faster than expected, Maeda said.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Zero-emission vehicle mandates have been an important tool for spurring EV sales, but some states have managed to do pretty well without them, according to new government data. In fact, three of the five U.S. states with the most EV registrations don't currently have mandates in place requiring the sale of zero-emission vehicles by the.
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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
At IAA Mobility, during his first in-person keynote since taking the helm of Intel in February, CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that semiconductors will account for more than 20% of the total premium vehicle bill of materials (BOM) by 2030. That represents a 5x growth rate over 2019’s 4% figure. This comes amid increasing demand for semiconductors generally.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Volkswagen used this week's Munich auto show to preview an affordable electric car starting at 20,000 euros (about $24,000 at current exchange rates), and based on a pared-down version of its MEB platform. Unveiled in concept form as the Volkswagen ID.Life, and likely to be badged ID.2 in production, the new model features a crossover-like body.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Mercedes-Benz confirms more details for the upcoming GLB EV. Volkswagen thinks small, affordable, and electric. Toyota invests in batteries and EVs. And which states have the most EV registrations? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota made some major announcements regarding EVs and batteries on Tuesday. It plans to spend $13.5 billion.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Archer Aviation, a developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been actively engaged with the FAA through its Center for Emerging Concepts & Innovation and the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office to develop the airworthiness and environmental requirements necessary for full certification of its eVTOL aircraft. Archer has now announced that the FAA G-1 Issue Paper: Certification Basis (G-1 Certification Basis) has been approved and signed, enabling Archer to
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla’s insane laser windshield wiper patent has been officially granted by the United States Patent Office this week. Filed in May 2019, the U.S. Patent Office granted the application, giving Tesla an exclusive right for the invention. Tesla has played around with several ideas for windshield wipers in the past. In fact, in February, the company had a patent approved for a new wiper design for the Roadster , which would utilize an electromagnetic linear actuator to rid the windshield of m
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Solid Power, Inc., an industry-leading developer of all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles, is adding a second Denver-area production facility in Thornton, Colorado. The new facility will greatly expand Solid Power’s capacity to produce key materials for its all-solid-state battery cells, including the ability to produce up to 30 metric tons of sulfide-based solid electrolyte material annually, representing a 25x throughput increase to current capacity.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles. We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers. more… The post Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division, Delta Air Lines, and Google announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to track sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) test batch emissions data using cloud-based technology. Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from biofeedstocks that can reduce lifecycle carbon intensity significantly when compared to conventional jet fuel.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla key supplier Samsung Electronics has reportedly selected Taylor, TX, as the site of its upcoming $17 billion chip plant. The company is reportedly set to meet with the city’s authorities on Wednesday to discuss the new facility’s construction details. The update was posted at the Korea Joongang Daily , which cited a source who wished to remain anonymous. “So far, (Samsung Electronics) has thoroughly reviewed four to five locations for the ‘Star Project.’ What
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Ballard, a global leader in fuel cell technologies, and QUANTRON, a global leader in electric vehicle integration have formed a strategic partnership for the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. The combined, complementary expertise of Ballard and QUANTRON enables broader customer access to zero emissions fuel cell electric trucks without compromising on range, payload, vehicle utilization or total cost of ownership.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Some people trade stocks, but Tesla wants to trade energy capacity. The company is building a new team of traders to do just that with its Autobidder platform. more… The post Tesla is building a team of energy traders appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
E-mobility specialist QUANTRON AG is preparing to launch the electric QUANTRON 12m low-floor bus. The city bus will be available in two versions: the BEV version can be ordered from the end of 2021, and the FCEV from spring 2022. The zero-emission bus will be in a similar price range to conventional diesel buses, QUANTRON said. The vehicle is offered in close cooperation with the QUANTRON investor and strategic partner EV Dynamics, a European-Asian consortium of companies specializing in electri
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla China’s August numbers are in, and they show that Gigafactory Shanghai is hitting its stride as the company’s primary vehicle export hub. As per data released by the Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday, Tesla exported 31,379 vehicles in August from Gigafactory Shanghai. Together with domestic sales of 12,885, Tesla China effectively sold a total of 44,264 vehicles in August 2021, an increase of 34% month-over-month.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Gevo plans to install an alcohol-to-hydrocarbon process pilot unit at its facility located in Luverne, Minnesota. The pilot unit is being designed to produce market development quantities of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable premium gasoline, other renewable fuel products, as well as provide capability to supply market development quantities of chemical products.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Tesla Giga Berlin has started building the foundation of the “world’s largest battery factory,” slated to produce 4680 cells. As Giga Berlin nears 4680 cell production, the state of Brandenburg and the federal government are mulling over the amount of state aid Tesla will receive for its battery innovations. According to local government updates, the Brandenburg and the federal government will conclude administrative agreements over the joint funding Tesla will receive for its battery cell resea
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Hyzon, a supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, announced that. ZeroAvia has placed an order for Hyzon Motors’s next generation, high-performance lightweight fuel cell. ZeroAvia will evaluate the fuel cell for use in its zero-emission aircraft development program, which focuses on hydrogen-electric solutions. ZeroAvia selected Hyzon’s fuel cell stack for this evaluation due to its industry-leading power density.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
While we at Electrek often tend to focus on electric vehicles taking over roads, it’s important to remember that our inevitable abandonment of fossil fuels stems to all modes of transportation, whether it’s by land, air, or even the sea. I recently had the opportunity to set sail on Sunwater Marine’s Ramblin’ Rose , a 40-foot sailing yacht powered by solar panels and electric propulsion.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Sawyer Merritt shared some exciting Tesla news regarding patents and laser beams today. Along with a screenshot of the patent, he summarized that Tesla had been granted a new patent for laser beams cleaning the debris off of a car windshield. The patent is for Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles In […].
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
With fall on the horizon, you might be picking out vacation spots to go see the colors change before it gets too cold. If that’s the case, and you’re wanting to be able to stay off-grid for a while, solar is the way to go when it comes to powering your campsite or RV. Today, Home Depot delivers fantastic savings on solar panels and kits priced from $99.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Pfizer dominated news headlines and family dinner conversations last December when it became the first company to bring a COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. market. The pharma giant accomplished the feat in record time: less than a year after the disease was first identified. Integral to that effort was the work of Pfizer's informatics and digital technology team for its vaccine R&D business.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Engineering and technology company Bosch has unveiled a new charging cable for electric vehicles equipped without the traditional “charging brick.” The manufacturer shared new details of the EV cord ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility in Munich this week. more… The post Bosch unveils unique EV cable without bulky ‘charging brick’ appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010. Beginning in 2014, annual all-electric vehicle eVMT has exceeded that of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the U.S., reaching a new high of nearly 10 billion miles in 2020. […].
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The Porsche Taycan is experiencing massive demand with delivery estimates stretching up to six months, said CEO Oliver Blume. The demand for Porsche’s all-electric four-door sedan outpaced the company’s production capacity for 2021 in the first quarter alone. . “Our original production capacity for the Taycan was 20,000 units this year – we’ve sold that many in the first half of the year,” Blume said during a panel discussion at the IAA Mobility show in Munich
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A technique used to improve wind farms’ performance makes them quieter, too. The leading source of energy in Brazil in 2020 is hydropower, but solar is the rising star. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
On Tuesday, September 7, former Tesla executive Doug Field joined Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded system officer, effectively ending his time as Apple’s Vice President of Special Projects. Field will be working closely with Hau Thai-Than, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer, to create next-generation connected products and experiences, the foundation for the Ford+ growth plan.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Lithium-ion battery development and production is rapidly escalating worldwide, yet there’s no standard when it comes to battery designs, materials, and chemistries. And that affects the ability to recycle Li-ion batteries – a vital final stage of their life cycle. But this may be about to change in the US. more… The post There is no Li-ion battery recycling standard, but that may be about to change appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Since its release, the Tesla Model S Plaid has received great reviews from both professionals and consumers alike. While there are a lot of criticisms of the controversial steering yoke that Tesla released for the flagship sedan, the performance of the vehicle, its overall practicality, its ride quality, and its improved build compared to the Model 3 and Model Y were frequent points of praise.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Beginning early this year, electric bicycle prices crept up nearly across the board. Now we are starting to see reductions in prices from major US brands. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel? more… The post As several popular electric bikes lower prices, is the e-bike market returning to normal? appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
It will take a shift in policies and infrastructure to create a climate in which EVs become the norm -- and many states haven't stepped up yet to the challenge.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
British Police Forces in the United Kingdom are examining the advantages of adding electric cars to their fleets. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E seems to be the overwhelming preference currently. The Detroit-based automaker revealed a customized variant of its first EV at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham. The Mach-E present at the event was outfitted with the typical yellow and blue emergency vehicle design, and Metro Police Forces in London are requesting a unit for evaluation, as it coul
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