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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.) The two companies entered into a new business and capital alliance in September 2019.

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The charging network EVgo has already planned, with a partnership with General Motors, to effectively triple the size of EVgo’s charging network by 2025. This week that project was given an upgrade, with plans to build 500 more than the original target of 2,750 charging stalls. With a total of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls by that time, EVgo.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels. The discovery of this technique, which uses a metal catalyst and releases—rather than requires—energy, was reported in Nature Chemistry and has received a provisional patent from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The GMC Hummer EV could form the basis for a United States military vehicle, the head of General Motors Defense said in an interview with CNBC published Thursday. General Motors plans to build prototypes of the Hummer EV-based military vehicle, dubbed "electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle" (eLRV) in 2022 for evaluation by the U.S. Army, GM.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Airflow.aero, Inc., an aerospace startup building a next-generation electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft, and Pipistrel, a world-leading small aircraft designer and manufacturer, announced a partnership through which Pipistrel will supply motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s proof-of-concept aircraft. Through this work, the two companies will further explore collaborating on the electric propulsion solution for Airflow’s production aircraft.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Lordstown Motors delays its Endurance electric truck once again. GM and EVgo expand their partnership for urban fast-charging. And could an electric Hummer join the military? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The original US military Humvee formed the basis for a brand—Hummer. Now GM’s revival of Hummer, in the GMC Hummer EV.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Earlier this year, Ohio’s Lordstown Motors teased the idea of having the first electric pickup in the U.S. market. But now, with Rivian R1T deliveries already happening, the Ford F-150 Lightning due in May, and the GMC Hummer EV in between, that window of opportunity has long passed. On Thursday, Lordstown confirmed a surprising plan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Alcoa Corp. outlined a technology roadmap to support its vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future. The technologies in Alcoa’s roadmap, including a new, proprietary post-consumer scrap recycling process, have the potential to decarbonize a significant portion of the upstream aluminum supply chain and provide a competitive advantage in a carbon-constrained world.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A number of new Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys have been delivered in the last few days with missing USB ports, often without any warning before the owners get their new cars home and notice that the car’s phone charger isn’t working. The automaker blames the missing parts on the global chip shortage. more… The post New Teslas delivered with surprise missing USB ports due to parts shortages appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Unifrax, a manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, introduced its Battery Advisory Board, which will meet regularly to provide strategic guidance as Unifrax grows its battery portfolio and enters the silicon anode market with its new SiFAB Silicon Fiber Anode Battery Technology. ( Earlier post.). SiFAB, a scalable proprietary silicon anode battery technology demonstrated in a number of applications, including electric vehicles, power tools, smartphones, personal computers, medical

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

By The Co-Executive Directors of Coltura, Matthew Metz and Janelle London of Coltura. Coltura is a Seattle-based nonprofit whose mission is to improve climate, health, and equity by accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. Coltura’s vision is of a gasoline-free America by 2040 or sooner. World Leaders: Phase Out Sales of […].

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Effective 1 April 2022, the Port of Los Angeles will begin collecting its Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate to help speed the transition to zero-emissions trucks serving the San Pedro Bay port complex. The action was unanimously approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners. Revenues will exclusively fund zero-emissions trucks and associated infrastructure to further the Port’s goal of eliminating emissions from all trucks calling at the Port by 2035.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Northvolt announced that it has produced what it claims is the first battery cell with a cathode built “100% from recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt.” more… The post Northvolt claims first battery cell produced from ‘100% recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt’ appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Toyota West Virginia (TMMWV) will invest $240 million to add a dedicated production line of hybrid transaxles. The new hybrid transaxle line investment will provide new equipment and operational upgrades to modernize the facility. One important result of the new line is that it will allow TMMWV team members to diversify their skillset and to play a larger role in Toyota’s future production of electric vehicles in North America.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk is about 30% through his sale of the automaker’s stock. A new filing with the SEC on Friday morning confirmed Musk sold another $683.7 million of Tesla shares, bringing the grand total thus far to 5.2 million unloaded shares for the Tesla CEO this week. Musk started selling Tesla shares on Monday, November 8th, according to filings with the SEC that were published on Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Ballard Power Systems has acquired Arcola Energy , a UK-based systems engineering company specializing in hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and vehicle systems integration. ( Earlier post.) Ballard acquired 100% of Arcola for total upfront and earn-out cash and share consideration of up to US$40 million, based on the achievement of certain performance milestones.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This week at COP26, a number of nations and automakers agreed to target 100% zero-emission new car and van sales globally by 2040. But 2040 is not only too late to reach our climate goals based on scientific consensus, it’s also a pathetic, low-effort commitment based on simple math. more… The post Why any post-2035 ambition for ending gas car sales is pathetic appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Tesla has updated its base Model Y in China, and the changes are quite interesting. Apart from a change in the vehicle’s name, the company also adjusted the all-electric crossover’s estimated range. What’s more, the listed performance of the vehicle has been updated to something less impressive than before. The base Tesla Model Y was given the “Standard Range” moniker when it debuted in the Chinese market earlier this year.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Hagerty took the Tesla Model S Plaid out to Willow Springs International Raceway in California and pitted it against two of the fastest gas sedans out there – the BMW M5 CS and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – and you’ll never guess what happened next (unless you read the title or looked at the featured image). more… The post Watch a Tesla Model S beat the fastest gas sedans around a real racetrack appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Originally published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems. Solid-state batteries incorporate a safer, fast-charging architecture featuring […].

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Tesla has again increased the price of the Model Y in the US (the eighth time this year), and it is coming as new incentives are expected. more… The post Tesla increases Model Y prices again as new incentives are coming appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris As media pundits (including myself) never tire of telling us, Tesla and Apple have a number of things in common — both grew very quickly on the strength of a revolutionary invention, and each has created an ecosystem of products and services, some of which consumers never knew they needed, […].

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk wished Rivian the best recently. Musk also gave his input into Rivian’s tough road ahead, despite its recent achievements. “I hope they’re able to achieve high production & breakeven cash flow. That is the true test,” Elon Musk said about Rivian. I hope they’re able to achieve high production & breakeven cash flow.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) complaint, a Tesla Model Y owner claims that he was involved in a crash while using the Full Self-Driving Beta, which would be the first reported FSD Beta accident. more… The post Tesla owner claims first Full Self-Driving Beta crash in strange NTHSA complaint appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Tesla Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha recently shared some important insights about the real “competition” that the company is facing. According to the executive, Tesla is not really competing against competitive electric vehicles. Instead, the company is looking to take market share from the general auto segment, which remains dominated by the internal combustion engine until today. .

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are already selling like hotcakes , but that doesn’t mean the nascent electric scooter manufacturer is slowing down. The company is reportedly working on developing a follow-on lower-cost electric scooter as well as an electric motorcycle. more… The post Ola reported to be working on electric motorcycles and lower-cost electric scooter appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In the U.S., November 11 is known for being a day set aside to honor veterans. Globally, this date also has significance in various countries. In China, Double 11 is known as Singles’ Day or Bachelors’ Day. It’s an unofficial holiday and shopping season celebrating those who are not in relationships. The reason why November […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A consortium of Belgian dredging company Deme Group and Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract by Dominion Energy Virginia to help build what will be the largest offshore wind farm in the US, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. more… The post Belgian, Italian firms land $1.1B contract for the largest US offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Lordstown Motors ( NASDAQ: RIDE ) reported its Q3 2021 Financial Results on Thursday and reported that it will delay the Endurance all-electric pickup once again. Additionally, Lordstown Motors confirmed the sale of its Lordstown, Ohio factory to Foxconn. “The third quarter marked a significant strategic shift for Lordstown Motors,” Lordstown CEO Dan Ninivaggi said.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

General Motors recently shared that it is speaking with the US military about building an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV. The eLRV prototype planned for 2022 will be developed by GM Defense as a modified version of the Hummer EV, to fit US Army specifications. more… The post GM Defense is planning a military prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I recently found a small Ford F-150 Lightning outside. Based on his size, I think he must be around 6-8 weeks old. Just a pup. Old enough that he doesn’t need to be with his mama truck, but still too young to be roaming on his own without his fellow lobos. So, I took him […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Chinese automaker XPeng Motors has begun teasing its upcoming electric SUV, the fourth vehicle in its overall fleet. While mystery surrounds this SUV more than actual specs, XPeng has shared some clues as to what the public can expect to see next week during the Guangzhou Auto Show. more… The post XPeng teases its new electric SUV ahead of reveal next week in Guangzhou appeared first on Electrek.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With the FSD Beta program being expanded to more users, the advanced driver-assist system would inevitably meet an accident or two on the road. While drivers are always advised to stay extremely vigilant while the system is engaged, and while Tesla is all-too-willing to kick out users who have displayed a tendency to not pay ample attention to the road, there is still a good chance that Teslas running FSD Beta could be involved in a crash.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021 , has officially finished in Glasgow. But the final agreement has not yet been put in place, and that will likely come over the weekend. Here’s Electrek ‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. more… The post COP26 Daily Briefing: 3 big things that happened on November 12 appeared first on Electrek.

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