Mon.Jun 13, 2022

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Siemens invests $25M in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles

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The companies will work together to drive adoption of open, interoperable standards in wireless charging for global electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure Siemens makes strategic investment in WiTricity and licenses their technology for future wireless EV charging products. Siemens has invested US$25 million and acquired a minority stake in US-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company.

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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV teased; full reveal July 18

Green Car Reports

General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Monday tweeted the first image of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, due to be fully revealed July 18 and to go on sale in spring 2023. The image shows the "SS" performance model confirmed in March. The SS badge, for Super Sport, has been a Chevy mainstay since the muscle-car era, typically denoting sportier versions of.

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Lilium’s eVTOL jet technology demonstrator achieves main wing transition

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Lilium, developer of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, recently announced that its technology demonstrator Phoenix 2 achieved main wing transition. This means it is the first full-size electric jet aircraft to transition from hover to wing-borne flight. This is a landmark moment for Lilium and for electric aviation as a whole.

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Hyundai teases Ioniq 6 electric sedan, calls it Electrified Streamliner

Green Car Reports

Could Hyundai’s upcoming electric sedan arrive with a reconceived space and proportions, and some noteworthy driving range and efficiency? Although that’s not claimed quite yet, that’s what appears to be suggested by a teaser video released Monday that calls the Ioniq 6 Hyundai’s “Electrified Streamliner,” along.

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

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MOL to start sea trials of Panamax bulk carrier powered by biofuel blend

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that its group company, MOL Drybulk Ltd. will start sea trials of the Panamax bulk carrier C.S. Olive , chartered from Chugoku Sougyo, using biofuel in late June 2022. C.S. Olive. MOL signed a deal for biofuel supply with Chevron Singapore. About 500 tons of ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification)-certified biofuel will be bunkered on the vessel at Port of Singapore.

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Tesla gets proposal from Indonesia for EV plant with an annual production capacity of 500k

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Indonesia continues to woo Tesla with a proposal for an EV factory with an annual production capacity of 500,000 cars. Last Thursday, Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the government suggested that Tesla build a plant near Batang Regency in Central Java province, where it can get a steady supply of electricity from renewable sources.

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Tesla is operating a virtual power plant demonstration in Texas

Electrek

Tesla is operating a virtual power plant demonstration in Texas to show the grid authorities the potential of such a product. But until some rule changes, the company needs the collaboration of local Powerwall owners without compensation. more…. The post Tesla is operating a virtual power plant demonstration in Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Enovix Si Li-ion EV test battery cells demonstrate 5-minute fast charge

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Enovix Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of next-generation 3D Silicon Lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), demonstrated the ability of its 0.27 Ah EV test cells to charge from 0-80% state-of-charge in as little as 5.2 minutes and achieve a greater than 98% charge capacity in less than 10 minutes. Enovix has developed a lithium-ion battery that incorporates a 100% active silicon anode using a patented 3D cell architecture to increase energy density and maintain high cycle life.

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Report: Sony-Honda electric cars might be a moneymaking content platform for entertainment

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Electric cars built under a joint venture between Sony and Honda could generate more money through an extra-cost content platform, according to The Wall Street Journal. Interviewed while visiting Honda's Marysville, Ohio, plant, Sony Group CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said the company is considering a subscription model, where drivers pay extra for.

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Chalmers study finds chemical looping gasification integrated with FT synthesis delivers net-negative CO2 FT crude

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A team at Chalmers University in Sweden has analyzed the results of the integration of a chemical looping gasification (CLG) process with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) process and found that this biomass-to-liquids process can produce FT crude with net-negative CO 2 emissions. An open-access paper on the study appears in the ACS journal energy & fuels.

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

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Fastned Charging Day — June 14 at 15:00 CET

CleanTechnica EVs

Fastned Charging Day is coming up this week. It is primarily focused on investors. To reach as large a public as possible, the format of an online show was chosen. The complete business of fast charging theoretically can be explained in this three-hour presentation. Charging as a business is a new phenomenon. Last year, there […].

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Nouryon launches Expancel HP92 microspheres to reduce weight and withstand high pressure in underbody coatings and sealants

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Nouryon has introduced HP92 microspheres, a new innovation in thermoplastic microsphere fillers in high-pressure manufacturing processes for the automotive industry. Lightweight materials are in high demand from automotive manufacturers to meet increasingly strict emission regulations and strong consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles that do not compromise on performance or passenger comfort.

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Electric Americas Foundation Is Filming A Documentary Driving The Pan-American Highway In 2 Tesla EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric Americas Foundation is filming a documentary as they take on the Pan-American Highway in two Tesla electric vehicles. Founders of the Electric Americas Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are driving across the Americas from Alaska to Patagonia using Tesla electric vehicles while also filming a documentary about their drive. The trip is a long […].

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Getting grid energy to the most EVs: Researchers look to mathematical modeling

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a mathematical model for optimal placement of EV charging stations, as well as how powerful stations can be without straining local power grids. "Ultimately, we feel the model can be used to inform the development of EV charging infrastructure at multiple levels," Leila Hajibabai.

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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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This Fiat 500 EV Is Charging Wirelessly Through The Road As It Drives

InsideEVs

Fiat’s parent company Stellantis showcased what it calls “Arena del Futuro” capable of dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles.

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Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US

Electrek

Elon Musk says that Tesla’s factory might not necessarily be in the US as the automaker is also considering options in Canada and Mexico for a new North American plant. more…. The post Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Ben Sullins Range Tests His New Rivian R1T Until It Dies

InsideEVs

This type of range test, whose goal is to keep driving until the vehicle won’t move any more, is usually quite exciting.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 profile, Model Y sales, Sony-Honda EV, model for EV chargers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is teased. The Tesla Model Y remains the EV sales champ by a lot. Sony-Honda EVs could make money from more than just the car. And could a math model help place EV chargers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has teased the upcoming Ioniq 6 electric sedan in profile, calling it an Electrified Streamliner, with.

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Ferrari Reportedly Expanding Maranello Factory For EV Production Line

InsideEVs

The sports car maker will shift to making hybrid and fully-electric vehicles, with the first EV expected to debut in 2025.

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Tesla to accelerate Model Y Right Hand Drive production due to underestimated demand

Teslarati

Tesla took a while before it started Model Y deliveries in Australia, but once the vehicle was made available for orders, it didn’t take long before the demand for the all-electric crossover overwhelmed the EV maker. Just days into the market, Tesla’s estimated delivery dates for the Model Y were adjusted well into next year. While extremely impressive, this suggested that Australia-based buyers looking to purchase a Model Y today would have to wait a long time again to receive their

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Tesla Will Ask Shareholders To Vote On 3-For-1 Stock Split

InsideEVs

The proposed stock split means that shareholders who own one Tesla share will get two more, all worth the same as the original share.

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Lightyear 0 aims to nearly eliminate EV charging trips

Teslarati

Dutch electric vehicle manufacturer Lightyear unveiled their initial EV, the Lightyear 0, on June 9, and claims it can nearly eliminate trips to charging stations due to a solar array it installed on the car. Lightyear claims its optimized solar roof, which covers the length of the vehicle, will keep drivers charged for weeks, or even months, without ever having to plug in.

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Scania launches its regional long-haul electric truck

Electrek

Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania has debuted its regional long-haul electric truck that will be available in Europe as both a rigid truck and a tractor-trailer. more…. The post Scania launches its regional long-haul electric truck appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Berlin is producing nearly 1,000 vehicles per week: Elon Musk 

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Elon Musk recent sent an email to Tesla employees, congratulating them for their hard work this year. His email contained some updates on each Tesla Gigafactory, including Giga Berlin. . According to Elon Musk, the Berlin factory produced almost 1,000 cars last week, a notable achievement as Tesla tries to ramp production in Europe. Drone operators @wolfpackberlin shared a picture of Tesla bringing an extended robot arm into the factory, which may be for a second assembly line.

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The US Army just launched the largest floating solar farm in the Southeast – why this is a big deal

Electrek

The US Army has launched the largest floating solar farm in the Southeast. It’s also the first project of its kind for the US Department of Defense. more…. The post The US Army just launched the largest floating solar farm in the Southeast – why this is a big deal appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla hiring 500-600 staff a month at Gigafactory Berlin: Economy Minister

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is ramping its operations. In a recent email, Elon Musk himself confirmed that the Grunheide-based plant is closing in on a production rate of nearly 1,000 Model Y per day. But Giga Berlin is only getting started. . As per recent comments by the regional economy minister of Brandenburg on Monday, Tesla is currently hiring about 500-600 people a month for Gigafactory Berlin.

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Bill tries to eliminate free charging for electric cars in North Carolina with poor argument

Electrek

A new bill has been introduced in North Carolina to try to eliminate free charging for electric cars at businesses, and their logic to justify it is unsurprisingly poor. more…. The post Bill tries to eliminate free charging for electric cars in North Carolina with poor argument appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota faces stern critique from European funds for its lackluster EV strategy

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There was a time when Toyota was one of the world’s greenest auto manufacturers. The company practically made hybrids mainstream with the Prius, but it has maintained a conservative stance on electric vehicles since then. Today, Toyota lags behind its American and South Korean competitors in battery-electric cars, and its hydrogen-powered sedan, the Mirai, remains a niche vehicle. .

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Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, hits dealers early 2023

Electrek

Chevrolet announced the reveal of the 2024 Blazer EV today and noted that the SS, or “Super Sport,” version would be in dealers’ hands in the spring of 2023 for model year 2024…. more…. The post Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, hits dealers early 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla catches fire in Sacramento wrecking yard three weeks after accident

Teslarati

Sacramento Metro Fire put out their first Tesla fire last week. Firefighters extinguished the flames engulfing a Tesla Model S that had been sitting in a Sacramento wrecking yard for three weeks after an accident. “This was the 1st and only. The vehicle sat parked in a wrecking yard for 3 wks after a vehicle accident (not involving fire), and then caught fire in the yard.

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Tesla Model Y = 1 Out Of Every 3 New EVs Registered In US In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model Y is getting more accolades. Data just released shows that the small all-electric SUV continues to attract significant interest from new car buying consumers, even as some other EV models start to emerge in the auto marketplace.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock gets upgraded to “Outperform” at RBC Capital Markets

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Tesla stock ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) may be feeling some pressure on Monday’s intraday, but the electric vehicle maker actually received a rather optimistic outlook from RBC Capital Markets. In recent comments, analyst Joseph Spak raised his rating for Tesla from “Perform” to “Outperform,” though he lowered his price target from $1,175 to $1,100 per share.

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Tesla is surprised by demand for Model Y in right-hand drive markets, will increase production

Electrek

Tesla has been surprised by the demand for the Model Y in right-hand drive markets, and CEO Elon Musk says that the automaker will increase production. more…. The post Tesla is surprised by demand for Model Y in right-hand drive markets, will increase production appeared first on Electrek.

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EOS Linx Expanding Solar-Powered Charging in Texas

CleanTechnica EVs

EOS Linx, an EV charging company known for its solar-assisted EV charging stations, is about to majorly expand at Texas convenience stores by partnering with the Lone Star Business Association Cooperative (LSBAC), a network of gas/convenience stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and north-central Texas. “Our universal EOS Charge Stations include multiple EV charging sockets […].

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