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The Top 7 Affordable Long Range Electric Cars

Electric Vehicles India

Looking for long-range electric vehicles? Concerned about how expensive electric cars are? Be at ease! Here are the top long-range electric vehicles that are also cost-effective! Electric cars are experiencing exponential growth in this fast-paced world with new features, the latest technology, and longer driving ranges. Compared to fuel-powered vehicles, these electric vehicles are low-emission and simple to maintain.

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Stellantis makes $155M investment in McEwen Copper Argentina project

Green Car Congress

Stellantis announced a $155-million investment in a copper project located in Argentina, which will make a major contribution to the company’s plan to become carbon net zero by 2038. The company is acquiring a 14.2% equity stake in McEwen Copper, a subsidiary of Canadian mining company McEwen Mining, which owns the Los Azules project in Argentina and the Elder Creek project in Nevada.

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Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipes

Green Car Reports

Current emissions regulations are focused on what comes out of vehicle tailpipes, but a new study claims more than half of road-vehicle particulate emissions—fine particles that can pollute surrounding air and water—comes from other sources. Conducted by Imperial College London, the study (via Green Car Congress) estimates that in 2021.

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California led nation in plug-in registrations per 1K people in 2022: 27.55

Green Car Congress

California led the nation in plug-in vehicle (PEV)— both all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles—registrations in 2022 with 27.55 per thousand people, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). The average for the US was 8.66 registrations per thousand people in 2022. Seven states and the District of Columbia had more than 10 PEV registrations per thousand people in that period.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1

Green Car Reports

Vinfast on Monday confirmed plans to begin U.S. deliveries March 1, as a report indicated the automaker is planning to lower lease prices. Vinfast had reported the first batch of 999 U.S.-bound VF 8 electric SUVs shipped out in late November, following the delivery of 100 vehicles to customers in its home country of Vietnam in September. The.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. This active driving experience will therefore be the first chance for people not involved in the development process to gain a direct impression of what the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has to offer.

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group’s light metal foundry in Landshut has once again been certified by an independent party for its sustainable use of aluminum—meeting the standards of the aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), an international non-profit organisation supported by environmental and industrial associations, aluminum producers and processing companies.

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Vinfast US deliveries, Rivian R1T owners satisfied, brake and tire emissions: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Vinfast says that it’s delivering its first U.S.-market EVs to customers tomorrow. A study suggests that brake and tire pollution may exceed that from tailpipes. And the Rivian R1T is making owners very happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. New results out this morning from survey giant J.D. Power suggest Rivian is doing very well.

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Evonik investing in fumed aluminum oxide production plant expansion in Japan for battery applications

Green Car Congress

Evonik is investing in a production plant expansion for fumed aluminum oxide at its site in Yokkaichi, Japan. The facility will be the company’s first alumina plant in Asia, focusing on the production of specialty solutions for lithium-ion battery technologies, used for electric vehicles. Evonik’s AEROXIDE, an aluminum oxide for ultra-thin separator coatings for the next generation lithium-ion batteries, enables longer mileage for electrical vehicles.

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Tesla Model Y is a ‘work of art,’ says Toyota after tearing it down

Electrek

A Toyota executive admitted that the Tesla Model Y is a “work of art” after this team conducted a teardown of the electric SUV. more… The post Tesla Model Y is a ‘work of art,’ says Toyota after tearing it down appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Volvo Cars to open new software Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars plans to open a brand new Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city. It will be a key software development center and play a crucial role in the company’s strategic ambitions to be a fully electric brand by 2030 and a leader in new technology, not least through in-house software development. The Tech hub will carry full responsibility for developing complete and key features on new fully electric cars.

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Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated]

Electrek

Following a call between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, officials say a deal should be announced any day for a Tesla factory in Mexico. Update: The Mexican President has now confirmed that Tesla will build a factory in Monterrey with details likely to come tomorrow. more… The post Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated] appeared first on Electrek.

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NXP to offer Qnovo SpectralX battery management software in e-mobility solutions

Green Car Congress

Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors will offer Qnovo ’s SpectralX technology as part of its e-mobility enablement solutions for electric vehicles (EV) in 2023. SpectralX is intelligent battery management system (BMS) software that uses predictive analytics to improve battery performance, range, and safety in several types of EVs with any type of lithium-ion battery.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker just got a huge domestic order

Electrek

US utility-scale solar developer Lightsource bp has placed an order with First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, for 4 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film solar modules. more… The post The US’s largest solar panel maker just got a huge domestic order appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Li-Cycle receives conditional commitment for $375M loan from DOE ATVM program

Green Car Congress

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. and the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO), through its Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program, have entered into a conditional commitment for a $375-million loan. The conditional commitment follows DOE technical, market, financial and legal due diligence and marks another significant milestone endorsing Li-Cycle’s development of the first commercial hydrometallurgical resource recovery facility in North America, located near Roche

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Tesla gets approved to import its vehicles to Malaysia

Teslarati

Tesla’s application to import battery electric vehicles (BEV) into Malaysia has been approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). With its entrance into Malaysia, Tesla would be establishing a head office, experience centers, and service centers across the country. The Supercharger Network will also be built out in Malaysia.

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Honda reaches agreement with Ascend Elements toward procurement of recycled Li-ion battery resources in N America

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor has reached a basic agreement with Ascend Elements , a US-based company with expertise in technologies for recycling of battery resources. ( Earlier post.) The companies intend to collaborate toward stable procurement of resources from recycled lithium-ion batteries in North America necessary for Honda electrified vehicles, including EVs.

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Tesla hits the bullseye with new marketing video from Europe

Teslarati

Tesla has always had a pretty good social media presence, but after Elon Musk acquired Twitter last year, the electric vehicle maker has ramped its posts on the platform. Tesla Europe’s recent marketing ad is one such post, and it hits the mark perfectly. Similar to other Tesla marketing videos, the recently-shared clip was quite short, lasting only 43 seconds long.

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7 States & D.C. Had More Than 10 Plug-In Vehicle Registrations Per Thousand People In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2022, seven states and the District of Columbia had more than 10 PEV registrations per thousand people. California led the nation in plug-in vehicle (PEV) registrations with 27.55 per thousand people. The next highest state was Hawaii with 15.43 PEV registrations per thousand people.

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Honda breaks ground on its $4.4 billion Gigafactory in the US

Teslarati

Honda and its partner LG Energy Solutions have broken ground on their first joint venture battery production location in the United States. Honda is far from a leader in the electric vehicles market, but with a series of investments , they hope to change that over the next decade. That has started with investments into electric drivetrain production, and now, its first battery production facility, which it has started construction on today.

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Electric MINI To Be 1st MINI Produced In Germany

CleanTechnica EVs

One would think that MINI, a part of BMW Group, would have vehicles produced in Germany. Apparently not, or not completely. The coming MINI Countryman will be the first MINI to be fully produced in Germany, making it a true “Made in Germany” model. That includes the fully electric MINI Countryman (and the non-electric versions).

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Rivian R1T pulls out 38,000 pound semi and trailer stuck in snowy ditch

Teslarati

A Rivian R1T was used to pull out a stuck 38,000-pound semi-truck and trailer from a snowy ditch. The Rivian R1T is the clear choice for those looking for the highest-performance electric truck possible. The R1T’s incredible quad motor setup, producing 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque, makes it an incredibly powerful truck and one of the fastest electric vehicles you can buy, period.

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Nissan Tiptoes Into The Electric Car Future

CleanTechnica EVs

Nissan announced its latest electric car ambitions this week in what must qualify as one of the weakest press releases in recent memory. It’s a perfect example of namby-pamby corporate newspeak that strives to make the inconsequential seem relevant. “Through Nissan Ambition 2030, its long-term vision announced in 2021, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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Tesla China quietly updates Model Y suspension for more comfort and stability

Teslarati

As it turns out, Tesla China has been quietly rolling out improvements to the Giga Shanghai-made Model Y. For about two months now, Model Y units produced at Giga Shanghai have been fitted with an upgraded suspension system. As noted by the company in a post on local Chinese social media platform Weibo, the Model Y’s suspension has been improved to make the vehicle’s ride more comfortable.

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Toyota admits Tesla Model Y is “truly a work of art” as it rethinks EV strategy

The Driven EV News

Toyota executives do a tear down of Model Y and discover a "work of art." If only they had done a little YouTubing five years ago. The post Toyota admits Tesla Model Y is “truly a work of art” as it rethinks EV strategy appeared first on The Driven.

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Fatal Tesla Model Y crash investigation finds accelerator was pressed in viral video

Teslarati

An investigation into a fatal Tesla Model Y crash in Chaozhou, China has revealed that the electric car’s accelerator was pressed during its ill-fated final drive. The Model Y in the incident was caught on video accelerating out of control for about two kilometers before crashing. The event killed two people and injured three. As recently shared by industry watchers in China, the analysis of data from the ill-fated Model Y had been completed.

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NIO to open its 2nd NIO House in Germany on March 30

CN EV Post

NIO's second NIO House in Germany will be located in Frankfurt. Its first flagship showroom in the country is located in Berlin. The post NIO to open its 2nd NIO House in Germany on March 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Guiding Principles For EV Battery Recycling Policy

CleanTechnica EVs

Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. This electrification will require a lot more batteries and therefore a lot more minerals. Recovering these materials from retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries is an alternative source to mining.

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The EU is now on track to beat its 2030 renewables target

Electrek

The pace of clean technology rollout is set to put the EU at 45% renewable energy by 2030, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. more… The post The EU is now on track to beat its 2030 renewables target appeared first on Electrek.

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Dfens eMissions Electric Bushmaster & Electric Military ATVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Electrification on the battlefield is a vision of Dfens eMissions. Watching this video, you might think you are in a video game, and the soldiers are playing with children’s toys. But this is real. And all these machines are interconnected and electric. They are not on a mission, but an eMission.

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J.D. Power study shows EV owners more satisfied than ever, led by Rivian R1T, beating Tesla

Electrek

Consumer insights and analytics specialist J.D. Power has released its annual US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that relays not only an increase in EV customer satisfaction but also a shift to more traditional factors, like vehicle quality and styling, rather than categories like range. In its first year of eligibility, the Rivian R1T garnered the top satisfaction rating amongst premium EVs, dethroning 2022’s leader, the Tesla Model 3. more… The post J.D.

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NIO Builds Battery Factory, CATL Reacts, Lithium Prices Implode

CleanTechnica EVs

CATL has shocked the world of electric vehicles by offering to sell batteries at much lower cost. Is there a catch?

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Audi EV market competitiveness potentially dampened by lack of price cut

Teslarati

The Audi Chief of Europe has stated the brand will not follow Tesla in introducing a price cut on its electric vehicles. Audi, much like many other premium German brands, has faced dramatically increased competition following the entrance of Tesla into its luxury-high-performance market. And while Audi’s Chief of Europe has stated that the company will not follow its new rival in introducing an EV price cut, some worry that it is losing its competitive edge. “We have our very own pri

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NIO adds 6 new service centers, 8 swap stations globally in Feb

CN EV Post

As of February 28, NIO had 296 NIO Spaces worldwide, a reduction of three from 299 at the end of January. The post NIO adds 6 new service centers, 8 swap stations globally in Feb appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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