Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

American Battery Technology Company, a critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its primary minerals manufacturing ( earlier post ) and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling technologies ( earlier post ), entered into agreements for the purchase of a move-in-ready, commercial-scale battery recycling facility located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) in McCarran, Nevada, to expand operations of its lithium-ion battery recycling technologies.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2023

Airstream has revealed a concept travel trailer designed with Studio F.A. Porsche and looking ahead to a time when many more travel trailers will be towed behind EVs. According to the two companies, the Airstream Studio F.A. Porsche Concept Trailer, due to be shown next week at South by Southwest in Austin in scale form, is the result of a.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

Hydrogen production has commenced at the US’ first 1 MW demonstration-scale, nuclear-powered hydrogen production facility at Constellation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant in Oswego, New York. Last year, the US Department of Energy (DOE) approved moving forward with construction and installation of an electrolyzer system at Nine Mile Point with an award of $5.8 million.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2023

Minnesota electrical utility Xcel Energy aims to build a large EV charging network financed by rate hikes, potentially including for customers who don't own an EV. As reported by KSTP.com, Xcel Energy in August sent a proposal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026. The.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring. The EQE SUV is produced in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, while the battery factory in nearby Bibb County supplies the batteries for this model as well as for the EQS SUV.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2023

A U.S. startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer. This propulsion system means EVs towing it won't lose range, and.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

NIO ET5 ranks No. 7 with 6,471 retail sales in February, surpassed by Audi A4L with 6,935 sales. NIO.US | 9866.HK | NIO.SG NIO's (NYSE: NIO) ET5 electric sedan slipped in a China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) sales ranking of premium sedans, as it was passed by the Audi A4L last month. With 6,471 retail sales in February, the ET5 ranked No. 7 in China for premium sedan sales starting at more than 300,000 yuan ($43,080), according to a list released today by the China Passenger Car Association

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

Nissan unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls “X-in-1”. Under the approach, core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to increase further the competitiveness of its EV and e-POWER vehicles.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

This article contains 20 tables compiled by CnEVPost based on data from the CPCA, showing which models and car companies sold the most in China in February. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. CnEVPost highlighted the NIO ET5 and Tesla 's Model Y on these lists in yesterday's articles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

ZF has begun delivery of its new cubiX intelligent chassis control software. In the beginning of 2023, the first production vehicles with the new ZF cubiX software have been rolling on the roads: The Lotus Eletre electric SUV from the Geely Group has been delivered to the first customers since February. From the middle of the year, the vehicle will be available in Europe.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2023

Tesla teased further improvements to the Model S and Model X past its the Ultra Red paint color, including a new, lighter glass room, performance brakes, and the option to choose a traditional round steering wheel instead of the Yoke. Last night, Tesla announced its new Model S and Model X paint color, Ultra Red , which appears to be slightly darker than the previous Red Multi-Coat.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

ASTM International is hosting a Workshop on PFAS in Atmosphere – Sources, Sampling, and Standards , to be held 1-2 November 2023, in Washington, DC. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s air quality committee (D22) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s November standards development meetings. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are either volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or semi volatile organic compounds (SVOCs).

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2023

Airstream goes small with an EV-optimized travel trailer for SXSW. A mammoth RV travel trailer claims to maintain the 300-mile range of an electric tow vehicle. And should utility ratepayers foot the cost of a charging network? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A U.S. startup called Lightship wants to become the Tesla of RV makers with the.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

A newly approved standard from ASTM International’s recovered carbon black committee (D36) provides a test that will help to differentiate products and provide a quality control tool for producers and users. Recovered carbon black (rCB) is a recycled product made from end-of-life tires. Recovered carbon black can reduce the tire industry’s reliance on petrochemicals by replacing a portion of traditional carbon black with a sustainable and circular alternative.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 9, 2023

The Fukushima prefecture has been a ghost town since late 2011. Though the levels of radiation have gone down to more than acceptable levels, people have refused to come back to the area, mostly fearing the radioactive contamination of ground water.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. (Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media. In the past two days, rumors have surfaced that BMW dealers are offering massive subsidies for the i3 in China, and that consumers who pay full cash for the car can even get the model for RMB 120,000 to 180,

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck has a massive preorder count of well over 1 million vehicles, but that is not stopping some from labeling it a “cult car” that will only be produced in limited volumes and reserved for the company’s superfans. Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley came out with a new note this morning that hints the Tesla Cybertruck will only be a limited production vehicle reserved for the most diehard fans of the electric automaker.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

CATL 's capacity utilization was 83.4 percent in 2022, down from 95 percent in 2021. CATL saw a solid performance in the fourth quarter, with its key businesses seeing strong growth. The Chinese power battery giant achieved revenue of RMB 118.25 billion ($16.98 billion) in the fourth quarter, up 107.49 percent year-on-year and up 21.44 percent from the third quarter, according to its annual report released Thursday.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 9, 2023

Schindler Elevator Corporation plans to implement, through its Fleet Management Company, the use of fifty (50) 2023 Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) battery-electric vans. The first in its industry to announce its intent to use EV light-duty vans in the United States, Schindler is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The Canoo LDV is […] The post Schindler Elevator to Deploy Canoo Electric Vehicles to its Fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2023

A new survey published by AmericanTrucks found that just over 1 in 4 truck owners considering switching to an electric truck would buy the Tesla Cybertruck. It’s no secret that the truck category is one of the largest and most profitable segments in the U.S. car market. From small-town America to the biggest cities, you will find countless Ford F-150s, Chevy Silverados, and RAM 1500s.

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Electrek

MARCH 9, 2023

Tesla has decided to install a “dummy” camera in its new vehicles equipped with its Hardware 4.0 Autopilot/Self-Driving sensors. more… The post Tesla puts a ‘dummy’ camera in its new vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

CATL 's lithium sharing program is not for price reduction purposes, but rather the company already owns some mineral resources and doesn't want to reap windfall profits, its management said. Last month it was reported that CATL was pushing a lithium rebate program to electric vehicle (EV) makers to drive down the cost of battery purchases for a handful of customers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 9, 2023

Roam, a Nairobi-based technology company that develops, designs, and deploys electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, has just unveiled its new production facility that is more than 10,000 square meters in size.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

Consumers who order BYD 's Song Plus lineup this month will receive a discount of RMB 6,800, or RMB 8,800 for the Seal. (Image from BYD's Weibo) As the price war intensifies in China's auto industry, BYD has also started offering discounts for its two models, even though the official prices remain unchanged. Starting tomorrow, consumers who order BYD's Song Plus lineup can get a discount of RMB 6,800 ($980), or RMB 8,800 for the Seal, according to a BYD Weibo post today.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2023

Tesla is continuing to ship Model S and Model X vehicles to Europe after beginning initial deliveries last year. With the introduction of Hardware 4 being implemented in these vehicles and deliveries already beginning in the U.S., Tesla could be rolling out the first HW4 units to European customers. New images of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles being shipped from the Port of Baltimore to Europe for customer deliveries were shared with Teslarati just recently.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 9, 2023

Volkswagen could get up to $10 billion in IRA benefits if it decides to build a new battery factory in the US instead of Europe.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2023

BYD has announced discounts on its most popular EV models for the month of March. While the effects of Tesla’s price cuts earlier this year have certainly been felt in western markets, the impact has been even more profound in China, where Tesla is locked in a head-to-head battle for EV sales dominance with BYD. Following the Tesla price cut in China, BYD reservations plummeted , and now the Chinese automaker has been forced to respond.

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Electrek

MARCH 9, 2023

Ford is building electric school buses; you heard that right. The automaker is offering a Type A electric school bus package based on its top-selling E-Transit commercial van. more… The post Ford reveals an electric school bus based on the E-Transit cargo van appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

BYD Song was the best-selling SUV in China in February with 51,592 retail sales, and the Model Y ranked No. 2 with 25,526 units. TSLA.US The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y was the No. 2 best-selling SUV in China in February, with the BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) Song taking the top spot by a significant margin. Model Y retail sales in China in February were 25,526 units, up 37.3 percent from 18,593 units a year ago, according to data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

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Electrek

MARCH 9, 2023

Two iconic brands synonymous with design and function, Airstream and Porsche , teamed up to build a camping trailer concept that’s sure to quench your wanderlust with a modern, aerodynamic design and lighter weight that’s optimized for EV towing. And perhaps the best part – you can store it right in your garage. more… The post Airstream and Porsche unveil camping trailer ‘optimized for EVs’ that fits in your garage appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 9, 2023

Japanese automaker Nissan unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls “X-in-1”. Under the approach, core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to further increase the competitiveness […] The post Nissan unveils new approach to electrified powertrain development appeared first on Electric C

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Electrek

MARCH 9, 2023

Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found. more… The post This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 9, 2023

McLaren celebrates this week the 10-year anniversary of the reveal of the production version of the McLaren P1. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, this remarkable hypercar is recognised as a landmark both for McLaren and the development of high-performance hybrid vehicles – showcased most recently by the all-new McLaren Artura. Created with the […] The post McLaren P1: Celebrating 10 years of the pioneering hybrid hypercar appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 9, 2023

Motoring journalist Justus Visagie has been doing road trips in electric vehicles in South Africa to show that fully electric cars can easily cover long distances in the country. Last year, he drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a BMW iX xDrive50 SUV in 20 hours and 17 minutes with TV presenter Ernest Page.

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