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Toyota develops electrolyzer using Mirai technology; deploying at DENSO plant

Green Car Congress

Toyota has developed new electrolysis equipment to produce hydrogen from electrolyzing water using the fuel cell (FC) stack and other technology from the Mirai. The equipment will be put into operation this March at a DENSO Fukushima Corporation plant, which will serve as a technology implementation venue to promote its widespread use going forward.

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These 7 US states lead the nation in EV registrations

Green Car Reports

Seven states and the District of Columbia led the nation in plug-in car registrations in 2022, each with more than 10 per thousand people, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Along with D.C., the seven states with the most plug-in car registrations were California, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Colorado, and Nevada. That's.

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CEA spins out two SMR start-ups: Hexana and Stellaria

Green Car Congress

The CEA, France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, has spun out two start-ups—Hexana and Stellaria—to develop small fourth-generation modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Hexana aims to implement a fast neutron and sodium-cooled reactor, integrating a high-temperature storage device. This installation will be based on a set composed of two small reactor units (400 MW th each) supplying a heat storage device, useful to best manage the variations in electrical power neede

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UK: Nissan Townstar van priced from £28,400 and order book open now

Electric Cars Report

Commercial vehicle customers looking to future-proof their business operations and transition to zero emission motoring now have an exciting new option, following the launch of the electric Nissan Townstar van. Priced from £28,400 (CV OTR after PiVG) and with a class-leading range of 183 miles WLTP Combined (or up to 269 miles on the City […] The post UK: Nissan Townstar van priced from £28,400 and order book open now appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Berlin police add 4 BMW electric scooters to fleet

Green Car Congress

The Berlin police are adding four all-electric BMW CE 04 scooters to their motorcycle squadron, joining 45 BMW R 1200 RT motorcycles individually tailored to the needs of the government operation. BMW CE 04 The BMW CE 04 is equipped with a motor with a maximum output of 31 kW (42 hp) and an 8.5 kWh battery pack. Maximum speed is 120 km/h and 0-50 km/h acceleration takes 2.6 seconds.

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Believe it or not, the Amish are loving electric bikes

Electrek

Electric bicycles have been finding favor in a growing number of communities. From hunters to surfers and even soldiers , e-bikes and their low-cost, far-reaching transportation options have permeated a surprising number of different groups and use cases. The latest community adopting e-bikes en masse may be even more of a surprise: the Amish. more… The post Believe it or not, the Amish are loving electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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China's transition to new emission standard: How will this affect auto market?

CN EV Post

Analysts believe the impact of the transition will not last long and will have less of an impact than the last switch in standards in 2019. The recent price war in China's auto market has put a new emission standard that will come into effect in a few months' time in the spotlight. CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry.

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NETL researchers create MOF-based luminescent sensor to detect aluminum impurities in rare earth element sources

Green Car Congress

Aluminum is a critical element used in thousands of important products, but it can often interfere with quick and effective extraction of valuable rare earth elements (REEs) from coal waste byproducts. Because aluminum interferes with the recovery of REEs from some sources, NETL researchers developed an effective, renewable, technology that can detect aluminum in liquids for removal, clearing the way for effective recovery of REEs.

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VW joins China auto price war, offers up to $5,820 discount on ID. series EVs

CN EV Post

FAW-Volkswagen's retail sales of NEVs in January-February were 9,572 units, down 8.3 percent from 10,442 units in the same period last year. The price war in China's auto industry continues, with Volkswagen becoming the latest to join in. FAW-Volkswagen is offering discounts of up to RMB 40,000 yuan ($5,820) on the ID. family of models, with the lineup starting at as low as RMB 174,900 yuan, according to a poster posted on Weibo on March 11 by the Volkswagen joint venture in China.

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Porsche continues its electric strategy with the all-electric Cayenne

EV Specifications

At its annual press conference, Porsche announced that it continues with its ambitious electric strategy. The all-electric Porsche Macan has reached the home straight and will be available to customers in 2024. The all-electric Porsche 718 is planned for the middle of the decade. In the medium term, it will only be available as an all-electric model.

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

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Tesla Giga Berlin ships out Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys for deliveries in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla Giga Berlin shipped out Model Y vehicles in Midnight Cherry Red over the weekend. When Gigafactory Berlin was still being built, Elon Musk heavily teased its advanced paint shop. “Giga Berlin will have world’s most advanced paint shop, with more layers of stunning colors that subtly change with curvature,” Musk stated in April 2020. And the first @Tesla Giga4 Midnight Cherry red are being spotted on the roads in Europe.

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NIO App no longer shows ET7 wait time as talk of revamped model heats up

CN EV Post

The NIO ET7 delivered around 3,000 units per month for most of the second half of 2022, but only 521 and 649 units were delivered in January and February of this year, respectively. NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (From left to right: EC7, EC6, ET7, ET5. Screenshot on March 13.) Past experience has shown that whenever NIO's mobile app stops showing the wait time for a model, it means that the improved version of the model is not far from release.

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J.D. Power EV Experience Index Rates Mini & Rivian “High” in Driving Enjoyment & Satisfaction

CleanTechnica EVs

“The electric vehicle landscape is changing quickly, and newer models are bringing in more mainstream, first-time EV buyers,” Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D. Power, said concerning the results of the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that were released at the end of February this year.

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Volkswagen ID.3 may compete with Tesla Model Y after €3k price drop

Teslarati

Volkswagen recently announced that it would slash the price of its flagship ID.3 electric hatchback by €3,000, putting it in direct competition with Tesla. The German automaker is expected to lower the price of the ID.3 under €40,000 ($42,000). Many reports speculate that slashing the VW ID. 3’s price would put it in direct competition with the Tesla Model Y.

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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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Eclectic Electric Dream Farm & An Amazing Barn Find

CleanTechnica EVs

I frequently reach out to the electric vehicle community to share stories and ideas for upcoming articles. Andrew intrigued me when he shared a photo of his Nissan Leaf towing a trailerload of tomatoes in answer to my request for ideas about EV towing. This led to a visit to his farm this afternoon.

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“Powered By Noodoe” Partnership: Australia

Noodoe

Noodoe EV charging solutions provider announces the launch of the "Powered by Noodoe" technology partnership in Australia. The post “Powered By Noodoe” Partnership: Australia appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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Electric Vehicles Proliferate in New Zealand Market

CleanTechnica EVs

With over a dozen new models being released in New Zealand this year, it looks like the NZ electric vehicle buyer will be spoilt for choice. Most of these vehicles have already been released in the UK right-hand-drive market. But for those of you who wish to taste a great summary, have a look.

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MG4 unveiled for Australia with first deliveries of low priced EV just a few months away

The Driven EV News

MG4 electric car launched over the weekend. Hundreds got to experience it in Sydney over two days with deliveries expecting later this year. The post MG4 unveiled for Australia with first deliveries of low priced EV just a few months away appeared first on The Driven.

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Servicing Teslas & Other EVs at EV Garage Miami — Interview

CleanTechnica EVs

Miami’s EV Garage is South Florida’s first independent electric vehicle service center, offering two locations and a lot of know-how on the new technology. We recently spoke with EV Garage Tech Lead Jose Roura about the new territory of servicing and modifying Teslas and other EVs, along with a handful of other topics.

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The EV Battery Wish List

Cars That Think

Electric cars barely existed in 2010, when the Tesla Model S was still a glint in Elon Musk’s eye. Now more than 20 million EVs girdle the globe, according to BloombergNEF —and that count is expected to nearly quadruple to 77 million by 2025. A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand.

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With Heat From Heat Pumps, US Energy Requirements Could Plummet By 60%

CleanTechnica EVs

Electrification and heat pumps radically reduce the requirement to build new wind, solar, nuclear, hydro, and geothermal primary energy sources.

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“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point

The Driven EV News

The biggest EV show in the world promises to be back in Sydney in 2024 after big launch event, hinting at a tipping point for EVs in coming years. The post “We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point appeared first on The Driven.

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This Guy Sold His Rivian R1S For A Tesla Model Y: Find Out Why

InsideEVs

Not long ago, this EV owner was ripping on Tesla and bought a Rivian. After one month, the tables have turned, and for good reasons.

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Another Step Toward Zero Emissions: A Medium-Duty Electric Mack Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

The MD Electric will meet the needs of trucking applications requiring dry van/refrigerated, stake/flatbed, and dump vocations.

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Check Out This Tesla Model 3 Totaled By Teenage Driver In Rear-End Crash

InsideEVs

The Tesla owner's girlfriend suffered from a non-life-threatening injury. Everyone else walked away, but the car was a complete loss.

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It’s Magic

EV Club of CT

Tesla Debuts Combo Port to Accommodate CCS Charging The photo above, taken by Paul Braren at the Tesla Superchargers in Brewster, NY, displays the new Tesla “Magic Dock.” That is the hunk of plastic at.

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Tesla Shareholder Says He Has The Best Scoop Yet On The Cybertruck

InsideEVs

Matthew Donegan-Ryan claims to have learned the Cybertruck's dimensions, configurations, and features from multiple Tesla execs.

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Monster 66-Tonne Electric Truck Unveiled For Trial Run In Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

A new super-sized electric truck from the company Scania is hitting the road in Norway.

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Check Out The Plug-In Car Number Per Capita In Your State

InsideEVs

The data for 2022 indicates that in the majority of states, there are at least five plug-ins per one thousand people.

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Hero Electric launches teaser of new e-scooter, which looks similar to Optima

Electric Vehicles India

Hero Electric, the pioneer in the automobile industry, has released a teaser of its upcoming electric scooter, which looks most similar to the e-motorcycle Optima, which has the Hero’s best selling record so far. On Sunday, the electric vehicle manufacturer posted a video of the teaser in its Twitter account and tweeted , “A new era of intelligent and sustainable mobility is all set to dawn!

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Watch Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Perform Flawless Moose Test

InsideEVs

The car had no issues completing the test, even when fully loaded to its gross weight limit.

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Toyota C-HR to go hybrid only in Australia

EV Central

Toyota Australia will sell only petrol-electric hybrid versions of the next-gen C-HR compact crossover in Australia when it goes on-sale in the first half of 2024. The decision isn’t being made in isolation as the new model – previewed by the C-HR prologue concept – will not come with a pure ICE drivetrain globally. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia How

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Nissan Struggling To Match Ariya Production Expectations

InsideEVs

The Japanese manufacturer originally expected to build almost 150,000 Ariya EVs this year.

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Huge crowds prove EV interest is Fully Charged

EV Central

Now look, obviously I know, in my heart of hearts and brain of brains, that there is a tsunami of interest in electric vehicles out there, even in allegedly backwards-ass countries like Australia that have resisted jumping on to the emissions-free bandwagon for some time (thanks, Scotty!). And yet I must admit I was still shocked and awed by the turnout this past weekend for the Fully Charged Live show in Sydney.