Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). As previously disclosed, on 10 November 2021, Lordstown Motors and Foxconn entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) providing for the sale of LMC’s Lordstown, Ohio vehicle assembly plant to Foxconn fo

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MAY 12, 2022

Fisker confirmed Thursday that production of its compact electric vehicle, the $29,900 Pear EV, will enter production in 2024 at the former GM plant in Lordstown, Ohio. It’s not a niche affair, either. Fisker is going for volume with this one, with the aim to build a minimum of 250,000 units a year after the ramp-up, including some of the.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has signed an agreement with Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell-powered commercial vehicles, to pilot two heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks, including one 100 kW fuel cell truck and the first Hyzon 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell truck to be tested commercially. These two trucks will be the first heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks within the Air Liquide Group globally and are slated to be tested in various cylinder delivery routes

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MAY 12, 2022

Scout is the new name for VW electric SUVs. Rivian’s price hike seems to have spurred more interest. And Foxconn is a U.S. automaker, enabling Lordstown and Fisker. It’s been a busy news week, full of twists and turns. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the completion of the sale of a former GM plant in Ohio to Hon Hai.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

NFI Industries—a leading third-party supply chain solutions provider—is increasing its investment in electromobility solutions with its latest order of 60 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The battery-electric freight trucks will be deployed in NFI’s Ontario, California fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, in support of its goal of operating the first 100% zero-emission freight logistics fleet in the nation.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

DHL, the logistics giant, announced a deal with Volvo Trucks to cooperate on accelerating the electrification of its operations – starting with ordering a large fleet of electric trucks. more…. The post DHL orders large fleet of electric trucks from Volvo appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

MAY 12, 2022

There's a movement afoot to counter the dystopian and apocalyptic narratives of artificial intelligence. Some people in the field are concerned that the. frequent talk of AI as an existential risk to humanity is poisoning the public against the technology, and are deliberately setting out more hopeful narratives. One such effort is a book that came out last fall called AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

With the introduction of Ultramid A3U44G6 DC OR (PA66 - GF30 FR), BASF is expanding its portfolio of flame-retardant engineering plastics for the eMobility market. In the case of already proven Ultradur (PBT) products, color stability can be largely guaranteed, especially in orange (RAL 2003) which is in high demand in the industry. However, conventional polyamides tend to strong color fluctuations or yellowing during heat aging.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Back when COVID-19 ravaged New York City and turned the city’s transportation needs upside down, significant portions of the road space were repurposed for non-car use. From bike lanes to public seating and urban parks, roads that previously saw gridlocked traffic were nearly instantly transformed into public spaces that benefitted a wider group of residents.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Aurora Innovation Covenant Logistics Group are collaborating to explore ways t#o optimize Covenant’s long-haul operations with Aurora’s autonomous trucking product. The two companies will explore the integration and deployment of Aurora Horizon within Covenant’s operations. Part of Covenant’s diversified services is long-haul trucking, making the benefits of autonomous technology in its network especially attractive.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Electric cars aren’t just cheaper over the long term but have cheaper total monthly cost from day one for most buyers in the United States, according to a new report from Energy Innovation. more…. The post Most electric cars are cheaper to own from day one – report appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Phillips 66 made a final investment decision Wednesday to move forward with Rodeo Renewed, the project to convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California, into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities. The project, which recently received approval from Contra Costa County ( earlier post ), is expected to cost approximately $850 million and begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2024.

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InsideEVs

MAY 12, 2022

Autopilot braked the car milliseconds before a Honda truck running a red light smashed into the Tesla's front left fender.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Parkland, an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator, plans to increase renewable fuel production at its Burnaby Refinery in British Columbia. The company said it will expanding existing co-processing volumes to approximately 5,500 barrels per day, and build a stand-alone renewable diesel complex within the Burnaby Refinery capable of producing approximately 6,500 barrels per day of renewable diesel.

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MAY 12, 2022

Mary Barra confirmed the automaker's plan to increase its presence in Europe as GM targets an all-electric lineup by 2035.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Electric bikes and motorcycles have been seeing increased military use for several years. So it should come as no surprise that Ukrainian forces have found them to be an effective tactical vehicle to fight back against Russian aggression. more…. The post This quiet electric motorcycle is helping Ukrainian snipers fight back against the Russians appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2022

Elon Musk knows a thing or two about making electric vehicles. Having led Tesla for about 14 years now, Musk is among the most experienced EV leaders in the automotive sector. And during a recent interview, Musk shared some advice to those who wish to get into the electric vehicle market. While speaking at the Financial Times ‘ Future of the Car summit, Musk stated that many fledgling EV companies today are actually adopting the wrong approach. .

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Ford is working on bringing iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries its first-generation electric vehicles, like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. It would help alleviate battery cell supply concerns as the automaker ramps up its EV production. more…. The post Ford hints at bringing LFP batteries to Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

I get into social media discussions all the time about how electric vehicles are the future, and the number one concern used to be how you will charge them. But as charging has gotten faster and available at more locations, the biggest concern has shifted to cost. Since electric vehicles have lower fueling costs, lower […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

A bunch of maniacs decided to turn a Tesla Model 3 into a tank with some giant chain tracks – resulting in a 6-ton electric off-roading machine. more…. The post Tesla Model 3 becomes a 6-ton electric tank with giant chain tracks appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is looking to eliminate margin loans by raising more equity and preferred financing for his $44 billion Twitter buyout. The termination of a margin loan, which is leveraged against shares of Tesla stock that are in his name, would be less risk for both Musk and lenders. According to Bloomberg , who cited people with knowledge of the matter, Musk’s advisors, which include Morgan Stanley, have started to talk about as much as $6 billion in preferred equity financing from

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why Ross bought his Polestar 2. Of course, it isn’t just like a normal car. He meant that it’s an easier transition from a fossil fuel car because the dash and layout is similar. You climb into the driver’s seat and the controls are familiar. It even has a traditional gearstick. The new owner […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Elon Musk is reportedly looking to secure more equity for the acquisition of Twitter in order to proceed without billions of dollars worth of loans back by Tesla shares. It comes as Tesla’s share price has fallen to significantly. more…. The post Elon Musk is looking to finance Twitter acquisition without loans backed by Tesla shares as price falls appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

The price of a gallon of gasoline is surging, putting a strain on drivers’ pocketbooks. While prices at the pump seem extreme, we’ve been here before. Adjusted for inflation, gas prices were similarly high in 2006, 2008, and for a while after 2011. The current spike follows Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine. […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

In order to understand the impacts of adopting rooftop solar in the United States, customer review and consumer news platform ConsumerAffairs polled 1,000 US homeowners about their views on and overall experience with solar panels. Here’s what the homeowners said. more…. The post Here’s how Americans feel about rooftop solar and how it affects their house values appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

The lunch that led to Tesla is a story that Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk and Tesla co-founder JB Straubel shared in their recent interview. The two (of five) co-founders were interviewed by the Financial Times at their Future of the Car summit this week, and many of us tuned in live to watch […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Microlino has just unveiled its Pioneer Series, a limited edition of 999 electric vehicles to be produced on its Turin, Italy, assembly line and destined for its earliest backers. more…. The post Microlino launches Pioneer Series, a limited run of its ultra-sleek, not-a-car electric microcar appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

BYD is now advertising its Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) for Australia in metallic red. It is a magnificent looking beast. I shared the news with my wife and she was most impressed, so she went through the order process to check the price and the availability. The price is quite reasonable — under AUD$50,000. But […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

New capacity for generating electricity from renewables such as solar, wind, and other clean energy increased to a record level worldwide in 2021. And clean energy will continue to grow in 2022, according to the Paris-based International Energy Agency ( IEA ). more…. The post Renewables will break another global record in 2022 despite supply chain problems – IEA appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

Australia is finally getting on the electric bus. Martin Hall, general manager at Bus Stop Sales, is astounded at the number of electric buses coming into Australia at the moment. “We are playing catchup,” he says. “It’s like Australia has just woken up to electric buses.” Martin and I were both exhibiting at the Solar […].

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

The UK-based micromobility company Eskuta says that its SX-250 electric bike combines motorcycle design with e-bike pricing to offer two-wheeled commuters the best of both worlds. more…. The post Eskuta SX-250 is the e-bike that’s ‘built like a motorcycle’ with the cost savings of a bicycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2022

Ikea U.S. recently announced a partnership with SunPower Corp. to provide residential solar solutions to customers. The initiative is called Home Solar with IKEA. It is expected to launch in Fall 2022 in select California markets. . “The launch of Home Solar with IKEA will allow more people to take greater control of their energy needs, and our goal is to offer the clean energy service at additional IKEA locations in the future,” said Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability O

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2022

Less than twenty-four hours after announcing the closing of its purchase of an Ohio assembly plant from Lordstown Motors, Foxconn and its partner Fisker Inc. announced the facility will soon be home to production of the latter’s upcoming PEAR EV. more…. The post Foxconn wastes no time announcing Fisker PEAR will be built at newly acquired Lordstown plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 12, 2022

Global logistics provider DHL and Volvo Trucks announced today the signing of a cooperation agreement for an intended order of 40 Volvo FE and FL all-electric trucks to be used for regional hauling and package deliveries. The order includes 40 of Volvo’s FE and FL models, with the first trucks already ordered: Six by DHL Parcel UK and two by DHL Freight.

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