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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil the ID. Buzz electric microbus on 9 March as the ID. Buzz (5-seater) and Buzz Cargo (van). Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is currently going through the final phase of ID. Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. These are final test runs under everyday conditions between Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Hannover.

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Could spinning off EV business allow Ford to go electric quicker?

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Ford is looking at ways to separate its EV business from its other operations in order to win more positive attention from investors, according to a Bloomberg report published Friday. CEO Jim Farley wants to "wall off" the EV business from its internal-combustion engine business, and has considered spinning off one or the other, according to the.

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MPIE researchers investigate hydrogen embrittlement in aluminum alloys

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Due to its low density, high strength, and abundance, aluminum and its alloys are widely used in constructions, consumer electronics and for vehicles including cars, ships, trains and planes. However, aluminum alloys are prone to hydrogen embrittlement causing catastrophic failure during service if not noticed early enough. Compared to hydrogen embrittlement of steel, the effects of hydrogen in aluminum are not well understood.

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VW electric Microbus revival due for March 9 reveal, 2023 deliveries

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen plans to reveal its ID.Buzz electric Microbus in production form on March 9. But with each reminder of the pending reveal, it's trickling out a little more information about the long-anticipated electric van. The ID.Buzz is expected to follow closely on the prototype version teased in November—for Europe. The U.S. version, not due.

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

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Electrolyzer company Verdagy closes $25M funding round led by TDK Ventures

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Verdagy recently closed a $25-millionfunding round led by TDK Ventures. Syndicate members represent leaders in a wide range of industries focused on the use of green hydrogen and renewable energy for deep decarbonization, and include (in alphabetical order) BHP Ventures, Doral Energy Tech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Orbia Ventures, Shell Ventures, and Temasek.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk promptly flattens US Senator Warren’s claim that he doesn’t pay taxes

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently threw a quick counter towards US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who reiterated her argument that billionaires do not pay taxes. Fresh off his $11 billion tax bill in 2021 and his $5 billion donation to charity, Musk seemed to be in the mood to throw some shade against the senator. Musk responded to a video of Warren from a CNN interview last week.

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Lithium: Good News for the Australian Mining Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

In good news for the Australian mining industry, miners produced 55,000 tonnes of lithium in 2021, a 28% increase from the 39,700 tonnes of lithium produced in 2020. This is approximately half of global production. Australia is the global leader in lithium production in 2021, with Chile (26,000 tonnes), China (14,000 tonnes), and Argentina (6,200 […].

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LG Energy Solution hires NVIDIA scientist to transform battery manufacturing facilities

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LG Energy Solution has hired Dr. Peter Kyungsuk Pyun for the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer, CDO, as the company ramps up efforts to transform its global facilities into data-centric operations. Before joining LGES, Pyun worked at Nvidia Corporation, Silicon Valley headquarters, as one of five principal data scientists. Widely known as a skilled individual in the manufacturing field of global data science, Pyun brings more than 20 years of expertise in machine learning and exten

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Tesla Model Y wins Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2022 award

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The Tesla Model Y has captured Cars.com’s “Best Electric Vehicle of 2022” award, beating out several worthy competitors to be named the best EV of the year. The Model Y is Tesla’s newest addition to its purchasable fleet of vehicles, and the first all-electric crossover to come out of the Fremont factory in Northern California.

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Lummus and Synthos advance bio-butadiene technology development to produce sustainable rubber

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Lummus Technology and Synthos S.A. have reached a major milestone in the development of advanced bio-butadiene technology. After completing a successful feasibility study in 2021, Lummus and Synthos have concluded that the bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, and the companies have agreed to move into the engineering and design phase of the project.

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

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2023 Kia Niro EV Specs Out In Sweden, Range Is 287 Miles WLTP

InsideEVs

Do the redesigned Niro EV and PHEV use the same platform as the first-generation model?

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EXCLUSIVE: West Virginia Wants To Ban Tesla & Others From Sending OTA Updates To Customer Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

West Virginia wants to ban Tesla and other automakers from sending out over-the-air updates, among other things, to vehicle owners. In a letter from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) obtained by CleanTechnica, the group lists all of the issues it has with this problematic bill that was initially designed to benefit dealers. The […].

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SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy likely to launch NASA telescope after ULA skips competition

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On the heels of what will likely be NASA’s most significant telescope launch for at least a decade, the space agency appears to be about to select the launch provider for its next most expensive space telescope – a contract that SpaceX seems all but guaranteed to win. Tory Bruno, CEO of the United Launch Alliance (ULA), revealed on February 15th that SpaceX’s chief competitor won’t even attempt to complete for the contract to launch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Te

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Obscure Electric Truck Maker Named “Mack” Emerges From Stealth Mode

CleanTechnica EVs

Look out, all you sassy EV startups, Mack Truck is attaching its iconic bulldog mascot to the new Class 8 Mack LR Electric truck.

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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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Tesla is facing scrutiny over Autopilot’s auto lane change feature, may be considered illegal in Europe

Electrek

Reports in Germany state that regulators are investigating Tesla Autopilot’s auto lane change feature, which may be considered illegal in Europe. more… The post Tesla is facing scrutiny over Autopilot’s auto lane change feature, may be considered illegal in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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The Darker Side Of The EV Revolution

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Electric cars are not made from angel breath and sunshine. Environmental harm must be minimized as the EV revolution moves forward.

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Tesla Giga Berlin: Over 350 Model Y Spotted At The Site

InsideEVs

One of the videos includes quality check photos of the MIG Model Y exterior.

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Tesla Model Y Crosses 500,000 Sales In Just 2 Years!

CleanTechnica EVs

Why has the Tesla Model Y experienced such vigorous sales in the two years since its release? Why are so many more future Model Y owners patiently waiting for their delivery?

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Tesla's China Factory Cranking Out Exports Ahead Of Local Sales

InsideEVs

Tesla has always manipulated its production and delivery routines to make the most sense based on timing.

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Is This Electric DeLorean Concept Art By A Rimac Designer The Real Deal?

CleanTechnica EVs

A Rimac designer first showed these new DeLorean renders back in 2020.

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Texas EV Drivers May Get $200-$400 Fee To Replace Gas Tax

InsideEVs

Tesla moved into Texas, but it's illegal to buy a Tesla in Texas, and now, EVs may finally get hit with a new tax.

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The Volkswagen e-Up! Returns

CleanTechnica EVs

After almost 2 years away, the Volkswagen e-Up! is back.

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SEC Says It's Not Targeting Tesla Or Musk, Despite Lawyer's Claims

InsideEVs

The SEC says if Musk or Tesla have issues with anything specific, they should object via the appropriate means.

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Elon Musk Will Probably Bring Cybertruck To Tesla Takeover

CleanTechnica EVs

Elon Musk will probably bring the Tesla Cybertruck to the Tesla Takeover in August. In a tweet on Twitter, John from Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley shared photos of last year’s event and tagged Elon Musk and a few others. Elon indicated he’d “probably” take the Cybertruck to the event. Assuming that Elon would attend […].

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz And ID. Buzz Cargo Specs: 82 kWh And 150 kW

InsideEVs

The initial versions will be equipped with an 82 kWh battery and a 150 kW electric motor.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Proves It’s In A League Of Its Own

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model S Plaid continues to prove that it’s in a league of its own. Having been in one last year, I can confirm that the speed genuinely makes your heart race. The world’s fastest production car (ever) proved itself a fierce competitor when pitted against a Lucid Air and a Porsche Taycan Turbo […].

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Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars

Electrek

Tesla is using its community platform to ask fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to help defeat new bills that could be used to ban direct sales of electric cars. more… The post Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Giga Fest At Giga Texas Date: April 7, 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has announced the date of Tesla’s Giga Fest at Giga Texas — twice. He actually pulled a prank with the first one when he told us it would be on April 1st. A lot of people, including myself, were a little frustrated, but Elon wouldn’t be Elon if he didn’t pull […].

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‘Proterra Powered’ electric bus travels 1,700 miles using only public chargers, exceeding 300 miles during certain legs

Electrek

ABC Companies, a North American motorcoach seller, announced it has completed a 1,700 mile trip across the Pacific Northwest using a Van Hool CX45E all-electric bus. The electric bus was “Proterra Powered” and traveled from Newark, California to Seattle, Washington and back using only public charging stations. The trip helps showcase the potential of battery-electric bus capabilities, as well as the growing charging infrastructure to support long-distance electric vehicle travel in t

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Ford & Volvo Join Redwood Materials Battery Recycling Program In California

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford, Volvo, and Redwood Materials have created a free battery recycling program.

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Tesla Humanoid Robot Delays $25K Car: Should Elon Musk Reconsider?

InsideEVs

People are waiting for a Tesla Semi, the Cybertruck, and a cheaper compact car, but Musk wants to focus on a robot.

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Extreme E Proves It: The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Charging Station Of The Future Is Here

CleanTechnica EVs

The Extreme E battery-electric racing series showcases hydrogen fuel cells for high performance EV charging.

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Kia EV6 Crashes, Bursts Into Flames In Budapest, Hungary

InsideEVs

The EV6 appears to have been driven into a concrete barrier and the impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.

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New High Performance Solid-State Battery Swaps Indium For Scandium

CleanTechnica EVs

There she goes again. The much-recognized research scientist Linda Nazar of the University of Waterloo has been carving her name into the solid-state battery field, and she has just one-upped herself. Along with her research group at Waterloo, Nazar has developed a new chloride-based electrolyte that could replace its liquid cousin without much fuss while […].