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U Toronto and Fujitsu team use quantum-inspired computing to discover improved catalyst for hydrogen production

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Fujitsu have applied quantum-inspired computing to find the promising, previously unexplored chemical family of Ru-Cr-Mn-Sb-O 2 as acidic oxygen evolution reaction catalysts for hydrogen production. The best catalyst shows a mass activity eight times higher than state-of-the-art RuO 2 and maintains performance for 180 h.

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Why might the manual gearbox return in some performance EVs?

Green Car Reports

With a handful of exceptions, most electric vehicles don't have (or need) multi-speed transmissions. According to some well-respected EV engineers and executives, they may even detract from performance. As such, a performance EV is an odd place to see a manual gearbox. Yet a couple of experiments have cropped up recently, suggesting automakers are.

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Redwood Materials to build next Li-ion battery recycling and remanufacturing center in South Carolina

Green Car Congress

Redwood Materials will build its next Battery Materials Campus just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. At Camp Hall in Berkeley County, Redwood will recycle, refine and manufacture anode and cathode components on more than 600 acres, creating more than 1,500 jobs and investing $3.5 billion in the local community. Eventually, this campus will produce 100 GWh of cathode and anode components per year—enough to power more than one million EVs.

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Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes farther

Green Car Reports

The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback were among the first fully electric SUVs of their kind. Now they're changing with the landscape—and it’s for the better. Just a week ago we were able to drive some of the revamped model line, renamed the 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback, with a fitting backdrop: one of the newest, most dynamic.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck 9,000-ton Giga Press parts begin arriving in Texas

Teslarati

Tesla’s steel beast is drawing closer and closer to production. Not long after an image of a Cybertruck body prototype was leaked from Gigafactory Texas, videos from the site now suggest that the all-electric pickup truck’s 9,000-ton Giga Press is being delivered to the facility. It does seem like Tesla is indeed on track to start the Cybertruck’s production next year.

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Nissan UK celebrates building its 250,000th Leaf by powering up a Christmas tree

Electric Cars Report

A Nissan LEAF is providing the sparkle for Nissan Sunderland Plant’s Christmas display to celebrate production of 250,000 of the pioneering electric vehicle in the UK. Demonstrating the ability of the LEAF to act as a mobile power plant, the lights on the 32-foot Christmas tree and its shimmering reindeer are being powered by the […] The post Nissan UK celebrates building its 250,000th Leaf by powering up a Christmas tree appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to its fleet

Electric Cars Report

The logistics service provider Dachser is planning to add 50 units of Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul to its European fleet. The global company from Kempten has signed a Letter of Intent with Mercedes-Benz Trucks to this end. Dachser intends to use the eActros LongHaul configured as a 6×2 swap body vehicle with a storage height of […] The post Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to its fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Testing the highest-quality full-suspension fat-tire electric bike I’ve ever tried

Electrek

The FREY CC Fat is the latest evolution of FREY Bike’s popular CC model. What started out as a full-suspension commuter bike gained fat tires earlier this year to turn into a dual-use commuter and trail bike. But this is no ordinary full-suspension fat-tire bike. Instead, it comes loaded with high-quality parts and a ridiculously powerful motor. more….

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Agrivoltaics Goes Nuclear On California Prairie

CleanTechnica EVs

A decommissioned nuclear power plant from the 1980s is repurposed for agrivoltaics and prairie restoration.

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Rivian R1T owner gets targeted by HOA over electric pickup truck

Teslarati

When Weston Hills Country Club resident Glenn Gordon took delivery of his Rivian R1T, he did not expect the all-electric truck to become a pain point between himself and his HOA. The Rivian R1T is the first of its kind in Gordon’s neighborhood, and the HOA does not seem to be happy about the fact that the premium EV is a pickup truck. Gordon loves his truck.

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

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10 Google Searches In UK For Electric Vehicles — Some Are Surprising

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, with every major automaker shifting away from building traditional gas-powered vehicles. Clearly, EVs are the next big thing in cars, and with that comes many questions from new potential EV owners. While many new electric car owners search for the usual matters — cost, range, charging specs, etc. — […].

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Elon Musk: Other carmakers “much closer” to bankruptcy than they realize

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be bullish on electric cars, but he seems to be a bit wary of the automotive sector as a whole. In recent comments on Twitter, Musk noted that other automakers are actually “much closer” to bankruptcy than the companies realize. Musk’s statement was a response to a post from former Tesla employee and YouTube creator Farzad Mesbahi , who observed that those who are focusing so much on Tesla are ignoring the fact that most other carmakers are closing in on

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Tesla’s Not The Only Company Doing Serious Electric Truck Business

CleanTechnica EVs

With the recent first sales of the Tesla Semi, the company is making a big buzz. Not only is it great for Tesla, but it’s great to see companies like Pepsi and Frito-Lay switching their local and regional runs to electric. As charging infrastructure for electric trucks proliferates, and as versions of the Semi equipped […].

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Tesla Giga Berlin produced 3,000 Model Ys this week

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Berlin crossed another production milestone with 3,000 Model Ys produced this week. Tesla shared the news of its achievement on Twitter with a photo of production workers and a few Model Ys in the background. The achievements follow the news of Tesla’s new three-shift operations that began earlier this week. Congrats to the Giga Berlin team on building 3k Model Y this week!

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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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Fast Charging Installations — Ampol Is Learning

CleanTechnica EVs

Ampol in Australia is committed to improving fast charging services for electric vehicles at over 120 of its service stations over the next twelve months. One of these chargers is just a couple of kilometres from my home. I have visited it, but not used it, as I charge at home. The aim of the […].

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Ola Electric Scooter Never Priced So Low! ‘Hyper Sunday’ Offer.

EVehicleShop

Ola is pushing its customers all the way to make the end of 2022 the greatest ever. Ola is giving its customers a bumper deal of ₹14000/- off and every Ola electric scooter booking on both Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro scooters. You can only avail of the offer (₹14,000 off) by visiting the … Ola Electric Scooter Never Priced So Low! ‘Hyper Sunday’ Offer.

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Toyota Is Shifting Its Electric Vehicle Plans To Become More Like Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

Just as many automakers are faced with major changes in the emerging electric vehicle market, Toyota is reportedly looking to shift its plans to become more like Tesla. The Japanese automaker is one of many hoping to reach Tesla’s level of profitability in the EV sector, and it’s now readying to unveil a new business […].

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Elon Musk considers stepping down as Twitter CEO in poll

Teslarati

Elon Musk tweeted a poll recently, asking Twitter users if he should step down as the head of Twitter. The head of multiple companies noted that he would abide by the result of the poll. As of this writing, the poll reveals that Twitter users have voted 57.4% vs 42.6% in favor of Elon Musk stepping down as Twitter’s CEO. Even if he does step down as Chief Twit, Elon Musk will still own Twitter.

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

EV Central

An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. To be distributed in Australia by independent BLK Auto, JAC has already commenced sales here with the N55EV electric van and will follow with the turbo diesel T9 Hunter dual cab ute in mid-2023.

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A look at Tesla’s potential new Gigafactory locations: Mexico, Canada, Indonesia or South Korea

Teslarati

Recent reports indicate that Tesla’s new gigafactory could be located in Mexico. The EV maker is expected to announce the location of its new factory this week. Besides Mexico, there have been a few locations that Tesla has considered for its new gigafactory. Even if Mexico is Tesla’s new gigafactory location, the other places in the running are not completely out of the question.

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Nissan’s Electric Travel Guide Shows The Possibilities & Gaps In Sustainable Vacationing

CleanTechnica EVs

Designed to help global travelers enjoy more conscious holidays, the Nissan Electric Travel Guide curates a mix of culture, cuisine, and nature while connecting must-see spots along picturesque routes. It's too bad there aren't more sites where sustainability takes center stage.

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Tesla Model 3 & Y RWD qualify for new Shenzhen subsidy

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 RWD and Model Y RWD just qualified for a temporary and new local subsidy in Shenzhen, China. The top-selling Tesla models, the Model 3 and the Model Y, just became more attractive in China. Tesla is gearing up for a massive end-of-the-quarter delivery and wrapping up a phenomenal year. As the new year approaches, the new local government subsidies will most likely help to encourage sales of popular vehicles like the Tesla Model Y.

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NIO acquires local firm as it ramps up efforts in insurance brokerage business

CN EV Post

Huiding, which was acquired by NIO, is one of the few insurance brokers in Anhui province that can conduct national operations. The post NIO acquires local firm as it ramps up efforts in insurance brokerage business appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Ford To Unveil First MEB-Based Vehicle This Spring

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford has offered two teaser photos this week of a new electric SUV based on the Volkswagen ID.4 and MEB platform.

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XPeng and Li Auto CEOs both test positive for Covid

CN EV Post

While contracting Covid is not something to brag about, the CEOs of XPeng and Li Auto are clearly more excited to see no more Covid disruptions after a short period of suffering. The post XPeng and Li Auto CEOs both test positive for Covid appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Reviewer Says Lucid Air One-Ups Tesla Model S At All But One Thing

InsideEVs

The Lucid Air was designed to impress in just about every way possible, and it has certainly succeeded.

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Polestar 3 to include driver attention monitoring as standard

The Driven EV News

Polestar to showcase its new safety system at the Consumer Electronics Show in LA this coming January. The post Polestar 3 to include driver attention monitoring as standard appeared first on The Driven.

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GM President Outlines What Automakers And Consumers Are Getting Wrong About EVs

InsideEVs

Mark Reuss believes there is plenty of misunderstanding exists when it comes to electric vehicles.

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Cupra Born specs revealed, reservations opening this week

The Driven EV News

Cupra Born pricing and specifications for Australian model revealed with reservations opening this week. The post Cupra Born specs revealed, reservations opening this week appeared first on The Driven.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo With Trailer: What Range Should You Expect?

InsideEVs

According to the test, it might lose around 40% of range when towing.

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Buick teases Electra E5 SUV in China, its first Ultium platform-based model

CN EV Post

Buick is about to launch the Electra E5, the brand's first big five-seat SUV based on GM's Ultium platform. The post Buick teases Electra E5 SUV in China, its first Ultium platform-based model appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NIO Reportedly Working On Six-Figure Lucid Air Rival

InsideEVs

The luxury sedan will be the EV brand's new flagship model.

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Kia EV 6 most reliable EV in the Globe. Kia EV6 launch in India.

EVehicleShop

Kia EV6 got the number 1 ranking in the list of the most reliable electric cars in the world. Tesla and Nissan ranked 2nd and 3rd in the list respectively. Surprisingly electric vehicles still looked highly skeptical as they aren’t as reliable as an ICE-based car. Probably fewer EV charging stations and poor EV infrastructure … Kia EV 6 most reliable EV in the Globe.

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Pit Bull "Plays" With Tesla Model 3 And Does Plenty Of Damage

InsideEVs

The pit bull in this video actually seems to think the Tesla Model 3 is made for chewing on.

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