Fri.Jan 21, 2022

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Major companies with large fleets release new EV roadmap for car & truck manufacturers

Green Car Congress

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance presented top vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, GM, Daimler and Toyota, with a roadmap for developing the types of electric vehicles that companies plan to acquire in the US over the next five years. The recommendations are based upon a new Ceres analysis of the aggregate results of an internal Alliance survey, which found that the Alliance members who participated in the survey collectively plan to procure 333,000 electric vehicles includ

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EV tech is the choice of politicians, not industry, claims European CEO: True for US?

Green Car Reports

Ahead of a new strategic plan to be announced March 1, the CEO of Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge parent company Stellantis isn’t sounding at all bullish on electric vehicles. The CEO, Carlos Tavares, called the rapid shift to ban internal combustion vehicles by 2035 a political choice with various environmental and social risks—and he.

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Isuzu and Cummins collaborating on prototype medium-duty electric trucks

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Cummins and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019. ( Earlier post.). Through this arrangement, Cummins will integrate the Cummins PowerDrive 6000 into Isuzu’s F-Series truck and will pilot the truck with prominent North American fleets beginning in 2022.

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Partnership enables Rivian electric truck charging while glamping

Green Car Reports

Rivian is partnering with hospitality company Under Canvas to provide EV charging at the latter's glamping sites. Under the partnership, Rivian will provide its Waypoint Level 2 chargers at Under Canvas sites in Utah, positioned near two popular outdoor destinations: Moab and Lake Powell. The sites offer a more upscale alternative to traditional.

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

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California utilities partner to support regional electric vehicle charging network

Green Car Congress

The California Electric Transportation Coalition and California utilities announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support a California Regional Charging Network. The MOU encourages cooperation and leadership among the California utilities to build out a regional network of chargers. The MOU was signed by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), San

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Cadillac Lyriq update, Rivian glamping, EVs a political choice: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Glamping getaways get destination chargers, thanks to Rivian. GM is getting ready for the arrival of Cadillac’s first fully electric vehicle. And is the shift to emphasize EVs all about politics? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A top GM executive has confirmed that pre-production of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV has.

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GM's former Saturn plant is already starting to make Cadillac electric SUVs

Green Car Reports

The first pre-production 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV has rolled off the assembly line at General Motors' Spring Hill, Tennessee, factory, GM president Mark Reuss announced Thursday on LinkedIn. GM is aiming to ship the first customer vehicles in "a few months" Reuss said. That means the automaker could meet the first-quarter 2022 deadline it.

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Factorial Energy raises $200M to accelerate commercialization of solid-state batteries for EVs; round led by Mercedes, Stellantis

Green Car Congress

Factorial Energy (Factorial) has raised $200 million as part of a Series D round of funding that was led by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis Funding will be used to accelerate commercial production and deployment of Factorial’s solid-state battery technology that is safer and offers up to 50% greater driving range than current lithium-ion technology. Factorial is constructing a pilot production facility that will enable the company to scale its large format cell output and produce batteries for cust

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Tesla aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter

Electrek

Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla aims to deliver a few Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter. It would be an important milestone for the automaker and its new factory in Austin. more… The post Tesla aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to accelerate development of next-generation automated driving systems

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. A central component of this is the optimal access to new technologies and global competencies. The intent of this partnership is to leverage the foundational lidar technology from Luminar with the aim to industrialize and integrate it into series production Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

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

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GM threatens action against any dealerships attempting markups on upcoming EVs

Electrek

General Motors is looking to nip the any dealership issues in the bud before its influx of EVs hit the market. In a recent letter to its dealerships, GM has warned against markups above MSRPs and reservation amounts, threatening to redirect vehicles away from offenders. more… The post GM threatens action against any dealerships attempting markups on upcoming EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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IIHS is developing a ratings program for driver attention safeguards for partial automation systems

Green Car Congress

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is developing a new ratings program that evaluates the safeguards that vehicles with partial automation employ to help drivers stay focused on the road. The safeguards will be rated “good”, “acceptable”, “marginal” or “poor”. To earn a good rating, systems will need to ensure that the driver’s eyes are directed at the road and their hands are either on the wheel or ready to grab it at all times.

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$200 Million Says Solid-State Batteries Will Soon Crack Gasmobile Death Grip

CleanTechnica EVs

A hot market is growing for solid-state batteries that function efficiently at room temperature, as demonstrated by a new $200 million round of Series D funding for the US energy storage startup Factorial Energy.

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EV subscription company Autonomy launches Tesla Model 3 rental fleet

Teslarati

Autonomy, a company owned by vehicle subscription platform NextCar, has launched a new electric and zero-emissions vehicle subscription program with the Tesla Model 3. Autonomy’s goal is the same as its parent company’s: provide a subscription-based program that combines a monthly car payment, insurance, and other applicable fees into one monthly payment.

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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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Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised

Electrek

Tesla has started deliveries of the Model X Plaid with tri-motor powertrain, and the first reviews are coming in. They show the electric vehicle, which is now the fastest SUV in the world, doing a 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised by Tesla. more… The post Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised appeared first on Electrek.

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“Car And Driver” Does Its Own Tesla Cold Weather Tests

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s been a few Tesla cold weather tests performed to debunk myths about electric vehicles following the Virginia highway winter incident that took place earlier this month. The unfortunate accident that left several drivers stranded in the cold opened up dialogue, although mostly misinformation, as to how an EV would fare. This led to thoughts […].

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Ultra-yacht launches all-electric Duffy boat with solar charging at St. Petersburg show

Electrek

Today Ultra-Yacht announced its first-ever All-Electric Duffy Boat featuring a solar charging option at the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in Florida. The Duffy Bayshore 18 is a zero-emission, low-maintenance boat that offers up to 12 hours of fun on the water. more… The post Ultra-yacht launches all-electric Duffy boat with solar charging at St.

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Neuralink seeks to hire Clinical Trial positions hinting toward imminent human testing

Teslarati

Neuralink, a company owned by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, is seeking to hire both a Clinical Trial Director and Coordinator, hinting that human testing for its series of brain implantation chips could be imminent. In August 2020, Musk and Neuralink engineers unveiled the v0.9 device. The small “chip” could be integrated into the human brain to solve a variety of problems, including depression and anxiety, blindness, paralysis, seizures, and other neurological disorders.

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Tesla Subscription service launches in California with 100 Model 3s, aims for fleet of 10,000

Electrek

A new startup called Autonomy launches in California as a Tesla subscription service with a fleet of 100 Model 3 vehicles, which it aims to grow to 10,000 Tesla vehicles by the end of the year. The question is: Who is it for? more… The post Tesla Subscription service launches in California with 100 Model 3s, aims for fleet of 10,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Unpacking The “Electric Cars Aren’t As Green As You Think” Claims

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo has pledged to manufacture only electric cars by 2030. In November of last year, it released a 50-page report that delves in exquisite detail into the total carbon footprint of its cars, the purpose being to allow an honest and transparent analysis of the progress it is making toward its corporate goal of reducing […].

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This is what big companies want from car and truck makers in EVs

Electrek

Vehicle manufacturers are ramping up electric vehicle production, so big companies like Amazon, AT&T, and IKEA are telling vehicle manufacturers what kinds of EVs they want. Here’s the “blueprint” that members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance are today presenting to makers like Volvo, GM, and Daimler explaining which EVs they want to purchase in the United States over the next five years. more… The post This is what big companies want from car and truck make

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Lucid Air Dream Edition gets an in-depth review and speedy test drive at the hands of Jay Leno

Teslarati

Automotive enthusiast Jay Leno is one of the most knowledgeable celebrities in the world when it comes to cars. In recent years, Leno has gotten his hands on some of the best and most exciting vehicles to enter the electric sector, including the Tesla Cybertruck. Despite Leno’s close-knit friendship with Elon Musk, the former late-night TV show host does not show bias when displaying his thirst for the newest and most advanced electric powertrains in the world.

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Video Friday: An Agile Year

Cars That Think

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We’ll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): ICRA 2022 : 23–27 May 2022, Philadelphia ERF 2022 : 28–30 June 2022, Rotterdam, Germany CLAWAR 2022 : 12–14 September 2022, Açores, Portugal Let us know if you have suggestions for next week, and enjoy today's videos.

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GM is investing over $150 million to produce electric motor components in New York

Electrek

General Motors (GM) shared plans to invest nearly $154 million to renovate its Lockport Components plant in western New York to support stator module production. These key components for electric motors will eventually serve GM brand electric trucks and SUVs built upon the company’s Ultium Platform. more… The post GM is investing over $150 million to produce electric motor components in New York appeared first on Electrek.

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Heartwarming Video: Contact Tracer Wins A Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

This is a heartwarming video of a contract tracer who won a Tesla last week. His reaction was filmed by his coworkers and reported on by Boston.com. Grab some tissue because if I had tears while writing this, you might also be moved. A contact tracer in Massachusetts, Kendy Valbrun, replied in tears that he […].

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GM to invest $6.5B for EV and battery production facilities in Michigan

Teslarati

General Motors is set to invest $6.5 billion to develop two facilities in Michigan responsible for electric vehicle and EV battery production, a new report from Detroit News says. According to a meeting agenda and two sources, GM will pump a massive $6.5 billion investment into the two facilities. The two new plants will produce 4,000 new jobs in Michigan.

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EV hype helped Stellantis stock beat TSLA in 2021 – Here’s how it can deliver in 2022 (part 1)

Electrek

Built up on the hype of its new European brand alliances, a few EV reveals, and the promise of profitability that always comes with economies of scale, shares in Stellantis (STLA) rose more than 60 percent in 2021 , out-performing shares of Tesla stock (TSLA), which were up 27 percent over the same period. For that growth to continue in 2022, Stellantis has to deliver on product.

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Spin Me Up, Scotty—Up Into Orbit

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At first the dream of riding a rocket into space was laughed off the stage by critics who said that you’d have to carry along fuel that weighed more than the rocket itself. But the advent of booster rockets and better fuels let the dreamers have the last laugh. Hah, they said: To put a kilogram of payload into orbit we just need 98 kg of rocket and rocket fuel.

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Funky e-bike review: The $999 DYU R1 electric bike looks odd but works great!

Electrek

The DYU R1 electric bike certainly wins points for a unique design, but how well does it work? That’s exactly what I set out to find out when I began putting some miles on this interesting-looking e-bike a few weeks ago. more… The post Funky e-bike review: The $999 DYU R1 electric bike looks odd but works great! appeared first on Electrek.

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BHP To Make A $50 Million Investment In Tanzania’s Kabanga Nickel Mine

CleanTechnica EVs

The transition to electric mobility is well underway. 2021 saw plug-in vehicles achieving record market shares in major markets. The Tesla Model 3 was the 2nd best-selling car (of any kind) in the UK in 2021. 190,727 battery-electric EVs were sold in 2021 in the UK (11.6% of the total market). More battery-electric EVs were […].

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‘Look at me!’ Volkswagen struts its upcoming ID. Buzz leaving plant in Germany ahead of world premiere in March

Electrek

Volkswagen continues to tease the world with its upcoming ID. Buzz electric minibus ahead of its world premiere scheduled for March 9th. The latest taste comes in the form of a video posted by the automaker’s commercial vehicle branch Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge. It shows two camouflaged ID Buzz electric minibuses driving out of an assembly plant in Hanover, Germany. more… The post ‘Look at me!

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VW ID. Buzz Pre-Production Begins Ahead Of First Media Drive Event

InsideEVs

Next week, VW will host a "covered drive" event for journalists in Barcelona, Spain.

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Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit

Electrek

As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Furthermore, there are other potential savings available to you that you might not even know about yet. more… The post Here’s every electric v

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Intel Invests $20-billion in Ohio for Advanced Fabs

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Intel has chosen to expand its advanced manufacturing in a U.S. state neither the company nor any other chipmaker has a presence in, Ohio. Intel announced today that it will build two leading edge logic fabs east of Columbus at a cost of $20 billion. Construction is set to start in 2022 and production should begin in 2025, Intel says. The company gave no information about the fabs' capacities in terms of wafers per month.

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