Wed.Jun 15, 2022

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Albemarle inaugurates new $500M lithium plant in Chile; doubling production and reducing water consumption by 30%/tonne

Green Car Congress

Albemarle Corporation, one of the largest lithium producers in the world and present in Chile for more than 40 years, inaugurated its third chemical conversion plant, La Negra III/IV, in Antofagasta, Chile, as one of the most modern chemical conversion plants in Latin America. With new technology, the plant is expected to double lithium production from lithium concentrate from brine and further reduce the company’s low-freshwater consumption in this process, marking a clear commitment to sustain

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Will future EVs simplify and save weight by dropping the onboard charger?

Green Car Reports

Canada-based Hillcrest Energy Technologies aims to replace EV onboard chargers with a more streamlined system. The company earlier this month filed a patent application for a new bidirectional charging architecture based around a high-efficiency inverter, according to a press release from the company. This eliminates the need for an onboard.

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WinGD and Hyundai Heavy Industries collaborate on ammonia two-stroke engine development

Green Car Congress

WinGD and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (EMD) are to collaborate on delivering the first WinGD engine capable of running on ammonia. Under an MOU (Memo of Understanding) signed during the Posidonia exhibition on 7 June, the two parties will aim to deliver a first engine by 2025, in line with WinGD’s previously announced timeframe for bringing ammonia engines to market.

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Tesla tops the list of most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry

Electrek

Tesla has topped the list of most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry, with Model 3 taking the top spot for for all cars globally. more…. The post Tesla tops the list of most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Rio Tinto: First ore delivered at Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara

Green Car Congress

Rio Tinto has delivered first ore from the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine as the company brings online its first greenfield mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia, in more than a decade. Gudai-Darri will help underpin future production of the company’s flagship Pilbara Blend product. Pilbara Blend products are known for their high-grade quality and consistency.

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Mustang Mach-E recall, Polestar 5 debut date, onboard chargers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Polestar announces a debut date for its flagship model. A company sees the chance to get rid of EV onboard chargers. And the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t being delivered right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E have been halted due to a potential issue with the battery contactors that might lead.

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Tesla Autopilot tops the list of most crashes on driver-assist features in new NHTSA report

Electrek

Tesla has topped the list of most crashes on advanced driver-assist (ADAS) features – Autopilot in Tesla’s case – in NHTSA’s first report on “Safety Performance of Advanced Vehicle Technologies.”. more…. The post Tesla Autopilot tops the list of most crashes on driver-assist features in new NHTSA report appeared first on Electrek.

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OCSiAl launching a graphene nanotube synthesis facility in Serbia in 1H 2023

Green Car Congress

OCSiAl, the world’s largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes ( earlier post ), is launching a graphene nanotube synthesis facility near Belgrade, Serbia, in the first half of 2023. The synthesis facility will become the core of the graphene nanotube industrial hub and will be accompanied by production lines of nanotube concentrates for various polymers and nanotube dispersions to boost energy density of electric vehicle batteries.

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Tesla (TSLA) has lost over $500 million from its Bitcoin investment amid crypto winter

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has lost over $500 million in value from its Bitcoin investment amid what people are now calling a “crypto winter.”. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) has lost over $500 million from its Bitcoin investment amid crypto winter appeared first on Electrek.

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Arbor Renewable Gas evaluating West Baton Rouge for $800M renewable gasoline and green hydrogen plant

Green Car Congress

Arbor Renewable Gas LLC , a Houston-based company formed in 2019 that produces renewable gasoline and green hydrogen from wood waste and forest residue ( earlier post ), is evaluating West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana for a planned $800-million manufacturing and distribution facility employing carbon capture and sequestration emissions-reduction technology.

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

Brief

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Elon Musk says solving self-driving is the difference between Tesla being worth a lot or nothing

Electrek

Elon Musk made an interesting comment about Tesla’s effort to develop self-driving. The CEO says that solving self-driving is the difference between Tesla being worth a lot of money or almost nothing. more…. The post Elon Musk says solving self-driving is the difference between Tesla being worth a lot or nothing appeared first on Electrek.

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TotalEnergies takes 25% stake in Adani New Industries Limited for green hydrogen in India

Green Car Congress

TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) to acquire a 25% interest in Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL). ANIL will be the exclusive platform of AEL and TotalEnergies for the production and commercialization of green hydrogen in India. ANIL will target a production of one million metric tons of green hydrogen per year (Mtpa) by 2030, underpinned by around 30 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable power generation capacity, as its first milestone.

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NIO finally launches its ES7 SUV with 578-mile range and vehicle-to-load capabilities

Electrek

During an online event broadcast earlier today, Chinese EV automaker NIO delivered a robust presentation of product upgrades, existing model updates, and the official launch of its long anticipated ES7 SUV. The all-new ES7 is now available for pre-order in China and will come loaded with NIO’s latest EV tech. more…. The post NIO finally launches its ES7 SUV with 578-mile range and vehicle-to-load capabilities appeared first on Electrek.

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TTTech Auto and BlackBerry QNX partner to close performance-safety gap for highly automated vehicles

Green Car Congress

TTTech Auto and BlackBerry Limited will integrate BlackBerry’s QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and TTTech Auto’s safe vehicle software platform MotionWise for advanced driver assistance systems and software-defined vehicles. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving systems impose increased functional safety and performance requirements.

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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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Boring Company’s Vegas Loop receives unanimous approval for another expansion

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop has received unanimous approval from the Las Vegas City Council, who voted to expand the Loop to City Limits in downtown Las Vegas. The loop, which is already in operation to shuttle attendees to various events at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will now extend into downtown, including the Strip, the Fremont Street Experience, and the City of Las Vegas.

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Washington State DOT Wants You To Suggest Locations For EV Charging Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent Facebook post shows that Washington State DOT knows that deciding where to put charging stations is no easy task. The more information you can get, especially from locals and people who frequently pass through an area, the better your choices will be. To accomplish this, state officials set up an interactive map where […].

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Tesla begins trimming salaried positions to make way for hourly employees

Teslarati

Tesla has started trimming some of the positions as a part of Elon Musk’s plan to cut 10 percent of the company’s salaried workforce. With the cuts, Tesla will be able to hire more hourly employees that will be responsible for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing. CEO Elon Musk sent an email to employees earlier this month stating that some executive positions would be eliminated.

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‘Most powerful electric watercraft’ Arc One electric speedboat reveals price, opens sales

Electrek

Los Angeles-based electric boat company Arc announced this morning that sales have opened for its flagship Arc One electric speedboat , which the company boasts is the “most powerful electric watercraft commercially available.”. more…. The post ‘Most powerful electric watercraft’ Arc One electric speedboat reveals price, opens sales appeared first on Electrek.

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$13,070 Electric Car, 100% Electric Chevrolet Blazer, Best Car for Dog Owners — EV News Today

CleanTechnica EVs

Chevrolet has released another preview of the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer SS and has announced its official reveal date: Monday, July 18th. Stay tuned for more exciting details on the reveal in the coming weeks. The ID.5 range is offering a compelling equipment package, including one with an energy efficient heat pump (£1,050). Scania adds to […].

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Tesla Semi sounds like a jetliner while rocking aero skirts in recent sighting

Teslarati

An updated prototype of the Tesla Semi was recently sighted on a California highway, and just like in previous encounters, the Class 8 all-electric truck stood out among the other vehicles on the road. Part of this is due to the Tesla Semi’s futuristic appearance, as well as its distinct sound, which is quite attention-grabbing on its own. The Tesla Semi’s sighting was reported along El Camino towards CA-237 in Palo Alto, which is close to Tesla’s other facilities in the area.

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Tesla FSD Beta 10.12.2 Drives For 1 Hour With No Interventions Or Disengagements

CleanTechnica EVs

YouTuber Frenchie recently took his Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta 10.12.2 on a drive for an hour, and there were zero interventions or disengagements. Tesla’s FSD keeps getting better and better, according to this bet tester. Although, it should be noted that it is still in beta. This means that owners still need to be […].

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Tesla FSD Beta for Right Hand Drive cars estimated for release in late 2022

Teslarati

Elon Musk forecasted that Tesla FSD Beta right hand drive (RHD) would be ready for release later this year. FSD Beta RHD would open the program to Tesla owners in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore. Recently, Tesla Vision expanded to Australia and New Zealand , a significant step in introducing Autopilot advancements and the FSD Beta program in those countries.

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First ride experience on Energica’s Italian electric motorcycles: I can’t stop grinning

Electrek

Earlier this year, I was invited to the Nasdaq by the electric vehicle investment company Ideanomics to get a closer look at the company’s newest acquisition: Energica’s high-power racing electric motorcycles. The morning started by watching suited up executives (as in Brooks Brothers, not Dainese ) throwing a leg over the bikes in Times Square. But the next day, it was my turn.

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NHTSA: Tesla accounts for almost 70% of Level 2 driver-assist crashes in the US, but don’t draw conclusions yet

Teslarati

Federal figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday revealed that Tesla vehicles accounted for almost 70% of reported crashes involving Level 2 driver-assist systems in the United States since June 2021. However, NHTSA officials have warned that no conclusions about the systems’ safety should be drawn just yet.

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Do I Really Need An Electric Car?

CleanTechnica EVs

By Desley O’Grady, Councillor for Gladstone Regional Council, Patron for Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail, Central Queensland Rep for Rail Trails Australia. The following is an extended response/article from an interview I conducted with Desley. Do I really need an electric car? Will an ebike suffice? I have only had my Trek Rail 5 dual-suspension […].

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Elon Musk says Rivian’s priority should be solving financials ‘or they’re doomed’

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk knows a thing or two about struggling through the toughest financial circumstances when starting an electric vehicle company. He recently described some of his thoughts on Rivian, an EV startup that is struggling with the early manufacturing and financial woes that are synonymous with the early days of owning an electric vehicle maker.

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Air Resources Board takes steps to make gas car phase-out a law

Plug in America

On June 9, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a hearing on the Advanced Clean Cars II program. The current Advanced Clean Cars program has been adopted by 17 other states but will end in 2025. Under this program, automakers must sell EVs in these states. Thank you to the nearly 1,000 Plug In America supporters from these states that submitted comments to CARB!

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Tesla’s Elon Musk files appeal to end 2018 SEC agreement over Twitter posts

Teslarati

A recent filing has revealed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be asking the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan if it could overturn a decision by US District Judge Lewis Liman back in April. Judge Liman had previously rejected Musk’s requests to end his 2018 agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission about his Twitter posts. Following Musk’s “funding secured” saga in 2018, he entered an agreement with the SEC which demanded that any tweets with material information about Tesla

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Evnex Electric Vehicle Chargers — Plug & Play 

CleanTechnica EVs

From an interview with Rob Speirs, General Manger Sales and Marketing, Evnex New Zealand is having growing pains. With 12% of all new cars currently sold being electric, the pressure is on to provide coordinated and cost-effective charging in medium- to high-density housing. Rob Speirs, General Manger Sales and Marketing of NZ company Evnex, told […].

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Lucid Air briefly “bricked” after failed over-the-air software update

Teslarati

Lucid began rolling out software update version 1.2.6 last Friday, and for the most part, things seem to be doing well. But just like popular consumer products like iOS and Android smartphones, there will be times when a software update ends up bricking a device. Unfortunately for one Lucid Air owner, his car happened to draw the short end of the OTA stick.

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These new rental electric mopeds in California are the latest evolution in e-scooter dominance

Electrek

Love them or hate them, rental electric scooters have undeniably changed the game when it comes to short trips around crowded cities. Whether a quick form of commuting for locals or a convenient way for tourists to navigate a new city on vacation, rental electric scooters have become a staple of quick and easy urban transit. Now Lime’s newest electric moped could be showcasing the next evolution beyond small-wheeled standing electric scooters. more….

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Florida & Maryland Seem To Be Next For Tesla Insurance

CleanTechnica EVs

Maryland and Florida could be next in line for Tesla Insurance, according to a few reports. Teslarati has reported that the services are being expanded to Maryland and added that the Maryland Insurance Administration told them that the Balboa Insurance Company had changed its name to Tesla Insurance earlier this year. This was an early hint […].

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Polestar 5 flagship EV will debut this month at UK enthusiast event

Green Car Reports

The Polestar 5 will make its public debut in prototype form at the United Kingdom's 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed June 23, Polestar confirmed Tuesday in a press release. Goodwood is known as an event not necessarily for EV enthusiasts but for vintage car enthusiasts in general—which may help point to the audience Polestar is seeking. As.

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What Do We Know Ahead Of The July 18 Chevy Blazer EV Reveal?

CleanTechnica EVs

Enthusiasm about the Chevy Blazer EV ramped up this week when its reveal date was announced via Twitter. What's different and impressive about this all-electric reboot?