Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2022
Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group are expanding their e-mobility partnership. ( Earlier post.) Ford, which just announced plans to introduce another 7 EVs in Europe by 2024 ( earlier post ), plans to produce an electric model for the European market based on the MEB platform. The automaker will also double its planned MEB volume to 1.2 million units over a six-year timeframe.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 15, 2022
Volvo is giving its plug-in hybrids a powertrain overhaul for the 2022 model year, yielding more electric range. Plug-in hybrid versions of the Volvo XC60 and XC90 SUVs, S60 and S90 sedans, and V60 station wagon (most wearing Recharge badging) get a larger battery pack, more powerful rear-axle electric motor, and changes to their.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2022
Recent data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics presented by the US Department of Energy (DOE) showed that in November of 2021, the number of daily trips taken nationwide exceeded the number of trips taken in late 2019, before the pandemic significantly affected daily travel across the United States. The trips included all modes of transportation.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 15, 2022
Yes, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV promises to be eyebrow-raising in a lot of ways—like how quickly such a huge truck can accelerate, or be an off-road maneuverability ace with Crab mode. But one of the most surprising aspects of the entire project was its record-setting development pace—one that the company has hinted will be a template for.
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2022
Honda plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif. by early 2023. The station will serve as a proof of concept for the future commercialization of a power generation unit for use as a zero-emission backup power source for facilities such as data centers, which require reliable and clean auxiliary power generation to continue operations even in emergency situations.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 15, 2022
Volvo boosts the electric range of its plug-in hybrids. GM provides backstory on its warp-speed Hummer EV project. And Sono Motors says its solar car is on pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The whole suite of Volvo plug-in hybrids are due to get a range boost—now up to 41 electric miles—with a larger 18.8-kwh battery.
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Green Car Reports
MARCH 15, 2022
On its way to establishing production for its EQS SUV in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a partnership with battery supplier Envision AESC that will result in a battery facility in Bibb County, Georgia. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new battery facility “underscores the importance of the U.S. within the Mercedes-Benz global.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2022
Raven SR, a renewable fuels company ( earlier post ), announced the closing of a strategic investment from Samsung Ventures, expanding Raven SR’s reach into the global market, especially in Asia-Pacific region. Samsung Ventures’ strategic investment illustrates heightened demand for scalable renewable fuel production to respond to climate change concerns, Raven SR says.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 15, 2022
Sono Motors on Monday announced that it had taken another step toward getting its Sion electric hatchback into production on schedule. In a press release, Sono said it had started the series-validation phase of development. The company said it's currently building a fleet of 37 series-validation vehicles and bodies-in-white, which represent the.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2022
Advent Technologies Holdings announced the availability of its next-generation high-temperature (HT) Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA). These MEAs have already been provided for testing to select strategic partners. The Advent MEA is currently being developed within the framework of L’Innovator, the Company’s joint development program with the US Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
This past Sunday, the Starlink mobile app, which allows users to connect to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, became the most downloaded application from the Apple App Store in Ukraine. The app had about 21,000 installs globally on Sunday from the App Store and Google Play, with most of the downloads coming from the besieged country. Overall, it appears that Ukrainian users are definitely warming up to Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 15, 2022
The new third generation of Tesla Superchargers (V3) are rapidly appearing around the world. Tesla’s never-ending quest for faster, better, and cheaper is not more apparent than in the three generations of Superchargers. V1 was highly reliable but labor intensive to install. V2 was highly reliable and faster charging. The associated electronic hardware was consolidated […].
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
The Boring Company (TBC) is one of the finalists vying for a tunneling project in San Antonio, Texas. The project will run between the San Antonio International Airport and downtown. The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (Alamo RMA) is expected to make a decision by Wednesday, March 16. According to Alamo RMA Chairman Michael Lynd Jr. the board could select a finalist and start negotiating a development agreement or postpone the decision.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 15, 2022
After a surprisingly good January, February doubled last year’s result, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 28% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (16% of new vehicle sales), which surged 275%(!) year over year (YoY). In fact, that result allowed full electrics (BEVs) to surpass plugin hybrids (PHEVs) in the year-to-date […].
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
SpaceX appears to be preparing Starship 20 and Super Heavy Booster 4 for their third ‘full stack’ demonstration after two seemingly successful tests in August 2021 and February 2022. The first, completed in early August 2021, was mostly for show and saw SpaceX stack the unfinished prototypes with a giant crane – fighting the coastal winds throughout.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 15, 2022
By Liz Najman If you are reading this, it is safe to assume that you actively support the adoption of electric vehicles. Whether an owner or advocate, you want to reduce tailpipe emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. But a large portion of the driver population cannot afford the switch to an EV yet. Every […].
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Elon Musk recently noted that Tesla and SpaceX are seeing significant inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics. This is quite understandable, especially considering the ongoing war in Ukraine and the sanctions being imposed on Russian commodities. The price of Tesla’s current vehicle lineup appears to have been adjusted accordingly to correspond to these pressures. .
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 15, 2022
A 2020 survey found that 31% of drivers said they would consider or definitely get an EV the next time they purchase a vehicle. That momentum has built exponentially, as rising gas prices are prodding people to make quicker moves to all-electric transportation.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Swedish battery company Northvolt announced today that it will build a new €4 Billion battery Gigafactory in Northern Germany in the city of Heide. The plant, known as “Northvolt Drei,” will be the company’s third production facility of at least 60 gigawatts of annual capacity and its first outside of Sweden. Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson said the area offered everything a battery company would want: support from local authorities and plenty of talent to pick from. “In Hei
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
Almost half of Ukraine’s renewable energy facilities, which have a combined capacity of almost 4 gigawatts (GW) and worth of more than $5.6 billion, are in the firing line due to Russian aggression, according to the Ukrainian Association of Renewable Energy ( UARE ). more…. The post Russia could destroy nearly half of Ukraine’s renewables, worth nearly $6B appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Volvo Car USA and Starbucks are partnering to establish the first public electric vehicle charging network at numerous U.S. locations beginning this Summer. The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. At the 15 locations, up to 60 Volvo-branded DC fast chargers supplied by ChargePoint will be placed at various Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from company headquarters in Seattle to Denver, Co
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
If I didn’t know better, I’d think Kawasaki was doing everything it could to delay giving the world a new electric motorcycle. Instead of an awesome two-wheeler, Kawasaki just rolled out a four-legger in the form of a goat robot. Well there’s a brand new sentence. more…. The post Ahead of an electric motorcycle, Kawasaki shows off an electric goat robot with a human rider appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) revealed that it held early discussions with The Boring Company (TBC) for a potential tunnel project in the area. According to NCTCOG spokesperson Brian Wilson, there are plans for TBC “to bring this draft process to the regional transportation council this summer.” “We have had initial conversations with The Boring Company, which has expressed interest in partnering with entities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on projects
InsideEVs
MARCH 15, 2022
The company is reportedly in talks over several sites for the plant that could open as early as 2024, including Oklahoma and Kansas.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Astra’s Rocket 3 vehicle has successfully returned to flight and deployed its first satellites in orbit a mere 33 days after a failed launch attempt. Rocket 3.3 – tail number LV0009 – lifted off at 12:22 pm EST (3:22 pm local) on March 15th from Kodiak Island, Alaska’s Pacific Spaceport Complex. A previous launch attempt the day prior was scrubbed by poor weather. .
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
Tesla Insurance is about to expand in two more states, Oregon and Virginia, and the company will underwrite the policies itself for the first time. more…. The post Tesla Insurance looks to expand in two more states, underwriting itself for the first time appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Tesla has implemented a number of safety improvements for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suites over the years, and this includes updates to its driver monitoring systems (DMS). Last year, Tesla activated its camera-based driver monitoring system in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, allowing the company to provide an extra layer of checks to determine if drivers were paying attention to the road while using Autopilot and FSD features.
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
Battery manufacturing startup Northvolt announced today a new battery cell gigafactory coming to Germany. It’s the firm’s third large-scale battery factory. more…. The post Northvolt announces new battery gigafactory coming to Germany appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 15, 2022
MG Motor plans to offer a version of the Wuling Mini EV in India for a shockingly low price.
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
SUPER73’s highly anticipated (and then cancelled , and then rescheduled , and then delayed a bit again today) debut occurred just minutes ago in Los Angeles. The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. Fortunately for anyone who values their e-bikes with an extra side or two of excess, SUPER73 delivered.
Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Tesla started rolling out its mobile app’s v4.7.0 update, bringing new convenient features to S3XY model owners. A glance at Tesla’s documented changes for v4.7.0 hint that the update is focused on improvements for products like Solar and Powerwall batteries. However, upon closer inspection there is more to the new update than meets the eye.
Cars That Think
MARCH 15, 2022
The demand for the Internet of Things is steadily rising. There are more than 10 billion IoT devices already, with the new connections expected to increase by 20 times in the next three years, according to Datamation. In agriculture, energy, health care, and other fields, the interconnectivity of the IoT has the potential to help businesses grow, according to Imaginovation.
Electrek
MARCH 15, 2022
One area of the EV experience that traditional automakers seem to have little thirst for is the DC fast charging network that recharges their cars over long drives or in cities where Level 1/2 charging is inaccessible. Volvo is now exploring its own DC Fast Charging network of sorts, and it’s teamed up with charging heavyweights Starbucks and Chargepoint to do so…. more….
InsideEVs
MARCH 15, 2022
Frank Klein oversaw Magna Steyr's shift to electric cars, including the first EV made by the contract manufacturer, the Jaguar I-Pace.
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