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First commercial-grade spodumene concentrate produced at North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec

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Emerging lithium producer Sayona Mining Limited reported the successful production of the first saleable spodumene (lithium) concentrate at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec, Canada. NAL is a brownfield open pit mining operation with a concentrator, with more than C$400 million having been invested in the operation by previous owners, including a carbonate plant.

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Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plants

Green Car Reports

Thorough planning of EV charging station placement, specifically with a greater emphasis on workplace charging, could cut the need for more power plants, according to a new MIT study. Published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, the study uses data from New York City and Dallas to counter the narrative that an influx of electric cars.

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Hynfra and Amarenco MENA form strategic partnership to produce hydrogen and ammonia in MENA region

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Poland-based Hynfra has signed a framework cooperation agreement with Amarenco MENA, a major developer of renewable energy projects in the Middle East and North Africa and part of Amarenco Group. The strategic partnership is aimed at building infrastructure for the production of hydrogen and its derivatives, primarily ammonia, using electrolysis powered by clean energy resources.

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PowerCo breaks ground on battery cell gigafactory in Valencia

Electric Cars Report

PowerCo SE is taking the next step in building up the global battery business: In the Spanish region of Valencia, the company gave the go-ahead for the construction of its second PowerCo in the presence of His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the Prime Minister of the Region of Valencia […] The post PowerCo breaks ground on battery cell gigafactory in Valencia 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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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycles now available in Europe

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LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced that the company’s flagship LiveWire ONE electric motorcycle is now available in Europe. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycles now available in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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SK On presents next generation technologies at InterBattery 2023

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SK On participated in InterBattery 2023 held at Coex Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul from March 15 to 17. Hosted by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, InterBattery is Korea’s most representative battery exhibition event that attracts hundreds of battery companies and tens of thousands of visitors every year. This year, SK On’s exhibition at InterBattery is under the main.

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Tesla rolls out Park Assist measurement for vision-only cars with 2022.45.11

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A known Tesla hacker has observed that the electric vehicle maker is rolling out Park Assist distance measurement features to cars that are not equipped with ultrasonic sensors. This weekend, @greentheonly , one of the electric vehicle community’s most well-known Tesla hackers, observed that update 2022.45.11 seemed to include a vision-based park assist system.

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Indonesia to Assemble Minicab-MiEV for Local Use by 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

Indonesia to assemble Minicab-MiEV for local use by 2024. Testing is being done with four big enterprises. Last February, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that Indonesia would definitely host the assembly of its first mini EV, a one-box “Kei” truck to be called the Minicab-MiEV in Indonesia.

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New Toyota CEO considers hydrogen a priority despite EV focus

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Toyota’s new CEO, Koji Sato, has confirmed that hydrogen will still receive a lot of attention from the automaker. This was despite Toyota increasing its efforts to develop and produce more compelling all-electric vehicles. Sato’s comments were shared on the sidelines of an endurance race at Suzuka Circuit in western Japan recently. “We want to ensure that hydrogen stays a viable option.

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Stainless Steel Swimming Pool & Spa Technology Firm Polytherm Becomes 1st Fleet Customer For BYD ATTO 3 In Austria

CleanTechnica EVs

Polytherm GmbH, an Austrian family business with more than 100 employees and a growing vehicle fleet, has just taken delivery of some BYD ATTO 3s. Polytherm specializes in stainless steel pools, swimming pool technology, and spas. It also works on refurbishments for old swimming pools.

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

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Tesla fan creating ‘CyberRoadster’ using Model 3 Performance parts in epic DIY build

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A Tesla owner is taking his hobby and love for electric vehicles to new levels by creating what could only be described as one of the coolest EV-related DIY projects to date. The idea for the project is simple: what happens when you cross a supercar with the Cybertruck? You end up with a two-seater CyberRoadster. Tesla owner David Andreyev, who goes by the username @Cyber_Hooligan_ on Twitter, has spent the last few months creating a Cybertruck-inspired version of the next-generation Roadster ma

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Tesla’s new cameras sees much more

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Tesla's newest cameras are seen to have a noticeable improvement in the field of view for Autopilot and FSD features. The post Tesla’s new cameras sees much more appeared first on The Driven.

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SparkCharge Expands Mobile EV Charging Fleet Service Across The US

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SparkCharge recently announced an important service the company is offering, but before I get to its solution, let’s talk a bit about the problem. Getting Started With EV Charging Can Be Tough For Fleets Installing an EV charging station can be expensive and take a long time to get started, especially for commercial fleets.

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BYD makes brand debut in Uzbekistan, starts local pre-sales of 3 models

CN EV Post

BYD introduced three models in Uzbekistan and its three pioneering stores in Tashkent will open in March. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK (Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) made its brand debut in Uzbekistan and introduced three models to local consumers, as the largest Chinese manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to advance its efforts in the international market.

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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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Feature: Why Singapore Car Washing Services Are Becoming Cheaper

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Feature: Why Singapore Car Washing Services Are Becoming Cheaper Look for These Issues To Drop Prices in Your Home Town Car Wash Next This article may contain affiliate links. Car washing service s are an essential aspect of car maintenance. They keep the car clean, prolong its lifespan, and help maintain its resale value. In Singapore, car-washing services have become cheaper in recent years due to several reasons—listed below: Increased Competition More of these are showing up The car washing

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Foxconn Wants To Manufacture Half Of All Electric Cars

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Foxconn wants to build half of all electric cars made in the world, using its Mobility in Harmony platform as the basis for an array of EV models.

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Tesla Model 3 Wrecked: Crazy Crash Footage Caught On Two TeslaCams

InsideEVs

An incident with a van leaves one Model 3 wrecked and the other barely escaping. The TeslaCam technology proves who was at fault.

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Electric Vehicles Tantalizingly Close to Price Parity with Gas Burners

CleanTechnica EVs

The main barrier to widespread EV adoption, from a car buyer’s standpoint, is a very simple one: they cost more to buy than legacy vehicles.

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Genesis announced another expansion of electric vehicle sales

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Genesis Motor America announced an expansion of electric vehicle sales in the United States. The brand's EV lineup is now available at select retailers in 15 states. This is another significant step as Genesis moves closer to its commitment to a more sustainable future, with the brand committing to delivering an all-electric lineup by 2030. The GV60 SUV, the Electrified GV70 SUV, and the.

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Qualcomm Wants To Jump Into The Electric Car Game With Its Digital Chassis

CleanTechnica EVs

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis is under consideration by a number of car manufacturers, like Sony–Honda and General Motors.

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Renault electric SUV, the Megane E-Tech, pushed back to Q4 2023

The Driven EV News

Renault's all-electric SUV will now be arriving closer to the end of the year with prices expected around $A70,000. The post Renault electric SUV, the Megane E-Tech, pushed back to Q4 2023 appeared first on The Driven.

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U.S. EIA Is Sending Mixed Messages On Fossil Fuels & Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

The EIA forecasts lower US carbon emissions by 2050. It also forecasts higher oil and gas production. Can both scenarios be correct?

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New Toyota CEO Still Wants To Prioritize Hydrogen Over BEVs

InsideEVs

Koji Sato will officially take over from Akio Toyoda in April.

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Belated: BMX iX2, BMW i5 and others at the BMW annual press conference

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BMW's press conference happened five days ago. So here are some belated pieces of important details concerning BEVs. For starters, BMW expects that BEVs will be its major growth driver for this year rising to a 15% share. In the past year, the BMW Group more than doubled its BEV sales to over 215,000 units, underlining its role as a pioneer in e-mobility.

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Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times

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Tesla has some very loyal fans in Australia but some who've ordered Model S cars are becoming a little frustrated over lengthy wait times and lack of communication. The post Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times appeared first on The Driven.

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Gigafactory Valencia: VW's PowerCo gives starting signal for construction of second cell factory

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PowerCo SE is taking the next step in building its global battery business: In the Spanish region of Valencia, the company today gave the starting signal for construction of its second PowerCo cell factory. Gigafactory Valencia will start production of the unified cell in 2026 and will directly employ more than 3,000 people in the future, with a further up to 30,000 indirect jobs potentially.

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Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Surged By 70% In February 2023

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The company noted record BEV and PHEV wholesale shipments.

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LG Chem to enforce its patent rights in high-nickel cathode battery materials

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LG Chem aims to enforce its battery material patent rights amid intensifying technological competition with the aim of dominating the global advanced battery market as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise. LG Chem today proposed to license out its high-nickel cathode material patent to China-based cathode material suppliers. To that end, LG Chem plans to enforce its patent rights.

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Polestar 3 Officially Goes On Sale In China, Gets $30k Price Cut

InsideEVs

The luxury SUV is expected to arrive in the US later this year.

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Audi Q6 e-tron prototype tested in the far north

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The close-to-production Audi Q6 e-tron is just the beginning of the largest model offensive in the history of the brand with the four rings. Audi will introduce more than 20 new models by 2025 – more than ten of which will be electric. The future Q6 e-tron model series marks the inauguration of e-mobility at the Ingolstadt headquarters. An in-house battery assembly facility underpins Audi’s.

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7-Eleven Announces New EV Fast Charging Network: 7Charge

InsideEVs

It will spread throughout the United States and Canada.

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TU Dresden team transforms algae into unique functional perovskites with tunable properties

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Scientists have transformed single-cell algae into functional perovskite materials. The team led by scientists at the B CUBE—Center for Molecular Bioengineering at TU Dresden—converted mineral shells of algae into lead halide perovskites with tunable physical properties. The new perovskites have unique nano-architectures unachievable by conventional synthetic production.

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Oregon Pausing Generous $7,500 Rebate For Buying An EV

InsideEVs

So many people have applied for the state's rebates that it's almost out of money.

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NIO's 1st 3rd-gen swap stations to go live on Mar 28

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NIO 's third-generation battery swap stations are expected to be ready for volume production in April, with deployment ramping up in May, William Li said a month ago. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: NIO) NIO (NYSE: NIO) will officially bring its first third-generation battery swap stations online at the end of this month, a timeline that appears to be slightly earlier than it previously announced.

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