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Ford Pro adds new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expands DC Fast Charger options

Green Car Congress

Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, revealed new charging hardware added to its suite of end-to-end solutions to help make it easier for commercial customers to transition their fleets to electric. The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use. Coupled with Ford Pro’s charging management software, the company provides a fully integrated solution that simplifies EV charging for both Ford and non-Fo

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Mercedes’ first US electric vans are now available starting at $74,181

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its full-size, cargo- and upfit-oriented electric van lineup, called eSprinter, and orders for these EVs are now open. In Standard Output form, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter starts at $74,181, Including the $2,295 destination charge, while the High Output version starts at $77,611. These two versions are rated.

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ARPA-E awarding $10M to 5 projects in PRE-TRAILS topic; contrail prevention

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The US Department of Energy announced $10 million in funding for five projects working on new technologies and tools to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. ( Earlier post.) Condensation trails—commonly known as contrails—occur when aircraft exhaust water mixes with cold, surrounding humid air at high altitude. Under certain specific atmospheric conditions, engine exhaust can cause the formation of long-lived contrails.

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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared

Green Car Reports

Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit. It’s an about-face from the drive units supplied by Bosch in Rivian’s Quad-Motor models, and should help mitigate the bottlenecks to ramping production of the R1T adventure pickup truck, R1S three-row SUV, and EDV.

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

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Redwood Materials raises more than $1B in Series D investment round

Green Car Congress

Redwood Materials, the battery materials recycling, refining and remanufacturing company founded by former Tesla exec JB Straubel, has raised more than $1 billion in Series D shares. The round which was co-led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. The company will use the Series D funding to continue building its capacity.

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Here’s how you can save $6K by turning in your gas guzzler for a new EV in Colorado

Electrek

Starting this week, Colorado residents will have the opportunity to save an extra $6,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle simply by turning in their old gas guzzlers. Here’s who is eligible. more… The post Here’s how you can save $6K by turning in your gas guzzler for a new EV in Colorado appeared first on Electrek.

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Why Did Apple Endorse California’s Right-to-Repair Bill?

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California’s Senate Bill 244 , known as the Right to Repair Act, made headlines last week when Apple publicly expressed its support for it in a letter to the chief sponsor of the proposed legislation, State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman. So what exactly does this bill stipulate, and why did Apple throw its weight behind it? The language of the bill itself is, as bills go, pretty simple.

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Ricardo supported Winnebago in development of eRV2 all-electric recreational vehicle prototype

Green Car Congress

Ricardo has supported Winnebago to develop and launch North America’s latest all-electric RV prototype, called the Winnebago eRV2, based on the Ford E-Transit. Winnebago in 2022 introduced the eRV concept, with powertrain developed, integrated and installed by lightning eMotors. ( Earlier post.) The eRV2 features a proprietary IonBlade Li-ion 48V house battery, separate from the chassis battery, each with a separate charging cord.

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Ford Pro & Stellantis Announce EV Charging Upgrades

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford Pro has introduced new EV charging solutions while Stellantis is working to get its dealers ready for electric cars.

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Vitesco Technologies and Cebi Group developing Advanced Sensor Cleaning System

Green Car Congress

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international manufacturer of advanced powertrain technologies and electrification solutions and Cebi Group, a specialist in washer systems, are partnering to develop the Advanced Sensor Cleaning System (ASCS). ASCS is a highly integrated all-in-one solution that can keep more than 10 environmental sensors clean with water pressure of up to 7 bar, using just a single infrastructure.

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

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Kia Announces Efforts To Clean Up Oceans, Better Inform Public About EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Normally, we expect car companies to do what’s right there in the name: build and sell cars. They aren’t Homer Simpson’s version of the garbage man, and we don’t expect them to clean up the whole world.

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REE confirms FMVSS certification feasibility of its X-by-Wire systems ahead of Q4 2023 vehicle certification

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REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that joint testing with HORIBA-MIRA confirms the feasibility of REE’s x-by-wire vehicle control system to pass FMVSS certification requirements. REEcorner x-by-wire REE contracted HORIBA-MIRA, a world-leader in testing, to perform internal tests, modeling certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification requirements upon which REE has determined the feasibili

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What’s A Fair Tax On EV Drivers? It’s Debatable, But Texas Is Definitely Gouging Us

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s becoming fashionable for state governments to charge EV drivers an extra fee with their annual registration every year. Dozens of states are now doing something like this, with some charging as little as $50, and at least 8 states charging $200 or more.

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Zepp.solutions secures €2M grant to build fuel cell systems factory

Green Car Congress

Zepp.solutions, a Dutch company specialized in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has secured a €1.98-million grant from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF) for the development of a fuel cell systems factory. The factory will be situated in Europe’s strategic transport hub, the Greater-Rijnmond region. With the support of the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) and Social Affairs and Employment (SZW), as well as the municipalities in the Dutch Greater Rijnmond area, zepp.solutions a

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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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Porsche’s new EVs will bring bold designs as ‘an evolution’ of the sports car brand

Electrek

Porsche is bringing fresh design features for its upcoming electric vehicles. According to Ingo Scheinhütte, head of advanced exterior design at Porsche , the brand’s new EVs “must be an evolution” of the German firm’s heritage. more… The post Porsche’s new EVs will bring bold designs as ‘an evolution’ of the sports car brand appeared first on Electrek.

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Motiv Power Systems Introduces New Electric Truck Series

CleanTechnica EVs

California-based Motiv Power Systems recently introduced the company’s new Argo Series electric trucks. They can be used for a number of applications, such as shuttle buses, box trucks, step vans, and refrigerated vehicles. Electric vehicles used for personal transportation tend to get the most press these days.

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Tesla expands Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia

Electrek

Tesla has greatly expanded Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia, with now most of the network being opened to everyone. more… The post Tesla expands Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

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Fisker Expands In Canada & 3 European Countries, Shows It Understands The Truck Market

CleanTechnica EVs

As August comes to a close, it’s time to start taking a look at the small and short stories we skipped over earlier in the month.

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Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ draws attention from regulators

Electrek

Tesla Autopilot’s so-called “Elon Mode,” which is not really what it is called, is drawing attention from regulators because it enables fewer driver monitoring alerts. more… The post Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ draws attention from regulators appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Motorcycles: An Answer To A Conundrum We Didn’t Know Existed?

CleanTechnica EVs

The large-scale adoption of new technologies takes time, and the shift to electric mobility is no exception. We all know that key barriers to EV adoption are range, charging network, and cost. For many, it’s also the perception that electric vehicles are, well, kind of boring, like appliances.

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Kia plant fire pauses EV6 production in South Korea for a week

Electrek

After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility. more… The post Kia plant fire pauses EV6 production in South Korea for a week appeared first on Electrek.

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Following Tesla Deal, Malaysia “Open” To Other EV Investments

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has been in ongoing discussions with a number of countries as it expands, but the automaker’s recent battery manufacturing deal with Malaysia comes with a major exemption.

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Rivian Dual-Motor vs. Quad-Motor, eSprinter priced, green hydrogen: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes’ electric vans get a U.S. price tag. We look at how Rivian Dual-Motor models compare to Quad-Motor models. And what makes green hydrogen worthy of a federal incentive? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois, cuts weight, cuts costs, and provides nearly the.

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Is GM planning a rugged Kia EV9-rivaling electric SUV from Buick?

Electrek

Could General Motors be crafting a rugged electric SUV for its Buick brand? A new painting from GM Design that looks eerily similar to Kia’s flagship EV9 could give us a clue. more… The post Is GM planning a rugged Kia EV9-rivaling electric SUV from Buick? appeared first on Electrek.

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US hydrogen economy ramps up for federal incentives not yet defined

Green Car Reports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury missed its deadline to release guidance defining what kind of hydrogen production will qualify for maximum tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The agency had a year from the passage of the IRA last August to release this guidance, which will help producers determine how to net tax credits of up.

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This interesting-looking electric ATV can actually get some work done

Electrek

Today, we take a first look at the Envo Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), an interesting-looking electric ATV that can actually get some work done. more… The post This interesting-looking electric ATV can actually get some work done appeared first on Electrek.

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The Feds Want To Know More About Tesla Autopilot’s “Elon Mode” — Do You?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a sense, failing to notify drivers of the requirement to have hands on the Tesla steering wheel permits hands-free driving. Is Tesla's Dojo supercomputer really ready for this?

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Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?

Electrek

Is a viable option for electric van life finally here? Possibly! Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz shared more details of its 2024 eSprinter Van refresh, including a more accurate range estimate (although still not official). What is official is the pricing, however, and when compared with its other specs, we may see some van enthusiasts consider a conversion. more… The post Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?

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VW Ditching Manual Transmission in GTI

The Truth About Cars

Pour one out for yet another sporty car being denuded of its manual transmission. According to reps at Volkswagen, 2024 will be the final year of three-pedal production for the Golf GTI and Golf R. We’re gearheads like you, explaining why we are trying to read between every single line of VW’s announcement to see if they’re giving themselves an out or leaving any doors open for the return of a stick in these models.

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Alfa Romeo reveals the 33 Stradale supercar that goes 0-60 in under 3 sec, but good luck getting one

Electrek

As an homage to its 1960s sports car by the same name, Alfa Romeo has revealed a modern-day, limited-edition version of the 33 Stradale that is all-electric. In line with its name, Alfa Romeo is only building 33 versions of this supercar, and your chances of getting one from the Italian automaker are essentially zero. more… The post Alfa Romeo reveals the 33 Stradale supercar that goes 0-60 in under 3 sec, but good luck getting one appeared first on Electrek.

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Renault Scénic E-Tech electric will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich next week

EV Specifications

Renault has confirmed its participation at the IAA Mobility 2023 auto show in Munich which will be held next week from September 4 till September 10. During the press day, on September 4th, the company will unveil the Renault Scénic E-Tech electric, being the first production car to embody the brand’s new sustainable development strategy: on environment, safety and inclusion.

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Juiced Bikes Labor Day sale takes up to $700 off e-bikes, WORX electric pressure washer, more

Electrek

The Labor Day green energy deals are starting to go live, with Juiced Bikes leading the way. Now taking up to $700 off its popular collection of e-bikes, you’ll find some of the best prices of the year detailed below. We’re also tracking this WORX 40V Hydroshot portable pressure washer at $149 to go alongside this Bosch EV charging station for $581.

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Bosch starts production of 800-volt technology for electric vehicles

EV Specifications

Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. These increase efficiency, and thus also range. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density.

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Äike T review: Testing the first electric scooter that can charge your laptop

Electrek

To be fair, the Äike T electric scooter is an interesting and innovative ride by itself. But the fact that it’s the world’s first USB-C enabled electric scooter is icing on the cake. But what makes the Äike T electric scooter stand out so much from the hundreds of other e-scooters on the market? more… The post Äike T review: Testing the first electric scooter that can charge your laptop appeared first on Electrek.

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