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Bosch to acquire US chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5B in Roseville site

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Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips. The technology company plans to acquire assets of the US chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, based in Roseville, California. With a workforce of 250, the company is a foundry for application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs. Currently, it mainly develops and produces large volumes of chips on 200-millimeter silicon wafers for applications in the mobility, telecommunications, energy, and life sciences industries.

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Comment on NIO sues vlogger for $290,000 for spreading false information by Tim Manriquez

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He should have been made to pay more!! I'm so sick of these people spouting crap about a great car company that makes an excellent product that looks amazing, in an attempt to get the stock price to drop so they can short it and make a few bucks. They do damage to the company's reputation, while risking many employee's job who have families to support.

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ARPA-E to award up to $5M to investigate extracting rare earth and other critical minerals from macroalgae

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $5 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002784 , Topic E) to evaluate the feasibility of extracting rare earth and other high-value trace critical minerals from macroalgae. Seaweeds accumulate trace metals in such an efficient way that this process is sometimes used to clean up polluted harbors.

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Timber! The World’s First Wooden Transistor

Cars That Think

Transistors inside modern computer chips are several nanometers across, and switch on and off at hundreds of gigahertz. Organic electrochemical transistors, made for biodegradable applications, are milimeters in size and switch at kilohertz rates. The world’s first wooden transistor, made by a collaboration of researchers through the Wallenberg Wood Science Center and reported this week in Publications of the National Academy of Sciences , is 3 centimeters across and switches at less than one He

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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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BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!

CleanTechnica EVs

Earlier this month, BYD launched the updated Qin Plus EV. It comes with a high-efficiency heat pump as standard. The electric motor has been upgraded to 150 kW. So, you can get a full BEV with a heat pump, with a 150 kW motor, and with a 57.

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Tesla Model S Plaid faces its toughest drag race opponent yet

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A Tesla Model S has taken on a highly modified Audi R8, producing nearly 1,400 horsepower, in one of the closest drag races yet. Thanks to its incredible off-the-line speed, the Tesla Model S, specifically the Model S Plaid, has become an icon within the drag racing world. Not only does the Tesla easily crush essentially every sedan available on the market today, but it takes some of the most expensive one-of-one hypercars to come even close.

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Chevy Bolt EV axed, Tesla range degradation, Honda EV timeline, airless tires: The Week In Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which state has used a tax on public EV charging to help cut the tax on gasoline? Which electric automaker got a $2.5 billion lifeline this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 28, 2023. General Motors confirmed that it will discontinue the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV.

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Toyota owners are running to EVs faster than anyone

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Data released by Carmax shows that Toyota owners are trading their vehicles for EVs more than owners of any other brand. Perhaps more than other traditional brands, Toyota has garnered a reputation for reliability and “eco-friendliness” ever since it introduced its now incredibly successful Prius hybrid. Since then, the brand has become dedicated to hybrid technology more than any other automaker, but this has come at the detriment of full EVs, which the Japanese auto giant has yet t

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Volkswagen Has A Huge Avenue For US Market Expansion — If It Takes It

CleanTechnica EVs

In the first quarter of 2023, Volkswagen accounted for less than 2% of the US auto market. It doesn’t have a big presence in the US. But it could. Toyota (+11% of the market) and Honda (+7% of the market) grew to become huge players in the market.

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Tesla inventory volumes in Europe indicate potential upcoming price cut

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Update: 4/29 6:02 pm est – Added comment from Troy Teslike, starts para. 4 The volume of Tesla inventory vehicles in Europe has spiked to its highest point this year, indicating the potential for another price cut. Tesla has been finding a lot of success in the European market ever since it introduced its Model Y SUV to the continent, which has quickly become not only Tesla’s top seller in the region but the top-sold vehicle in many of Europe’s largest economies.

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

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Why ARK Invest Predicts Tesla Stock Will Hit $2,000 By 2027

CleanTechnica EVs

Cathie Wood, CEO of investment management firm ARK Invest, has long been bullish on Tesla. Wood recently explained why she thinks Tesla’s stock could hit at least $2,000 by 2027, representing “one of the most important investment opportunities of our lifetimes.

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Tesla Supercharger reliability continues to dominate industry

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A new report from Rate Your Charge shows the massive gap in reliability between Tesla and its competitors. While many are glad to see EV charging infrastructure availability improving across the United States, many worry about the quality of this newly installed infrastructure , seeing as a broken charger is just as helpful as no charger. Today, the organization Rate Your Charge has published a report showing that Tesla continues to lead regarding charger reliability, and it’s not even clo

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Comment on NIO plans to launch EV priced below 30,000 euros in Europe, report says by CARS CARS CARS

CN EV Post

@John Hanna In reply to John Hanna. Regretted buying this stock. I have been dollar cost averaging to try to get out but this useless stock has been falling daily. Talk about catching a falling knife. Serves me right i say. I put in my retirement savings in the hope of retiring by 62 but looks like i have to continue working.

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Tesla Model 3 receives full EV incentives with new loophole

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 now qualifies for the full $7,500 EV incentive thanks to a new loophole in the tax incentive system. While EV tax incentives have been a critical tool in helping countless buyers afford their first electric vehicles, with a recent constriction of qualifications, the options for buyers looking to take advantage of the full incentive amount have decreased significantly.

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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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Comment on NIO plans to launch EV priced below 30,000 euros in Europe, report says by John Hanna

CN EV Post

NIO has consistently lost increasingly huge sums on every model it has made to date. This is so despite Nio selling what cars it has to date for much more money each than the under-30K Euro vehicles it wants to build in China, pay to transport around the globe, pay tariffs on landing at European ports, How will a low price/vehicle, weighty shipping costs , import tariffs, Since even much pricier vehicles sold by Nio to date have been money-losers for the company , this has resulted without facin

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Tesla design is in danger of ‘commodification’: Ford CEO

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Ford CEO Jim Farley has highlighted what he believes is a strategic weakness of his business’s chief rival, Tesla. Despite Tesla’s incredibly unique design language, which has brought about a renaissance in car design, some believe its style is now getting a little long in the tooth. The Tesla Model 3 is most commonly the recipient of this criticism , released six years ago essentially without significant change.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

I spent 33 years in the automobile business, the equivalent of 96 human years. Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. Many of them defied stereotypes: I met car sales people who were honest, ethical and hardworking.

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Kia To Increase EV Sales, Improve HVAC Efficiency

CleanTechnica EVs

In the last couple of years, Kia and Hyundai (same parent company) have really impressed anybody who’s been watching at all. Sure, they’re not anywhere near where Tesla is in terms of volume of sales, but the vehicle technology shows that they’re quite serious about building a decent electric vehicle.

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Weird Alibaba: You can buy your own electric school bus from China

Electrek

In yet another entry of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week that takes us into new territory, this week it’s time to grab your backpack and lunch money for your first day of school. Or at least your first day out and about on a new electric school bus. That’s right, this awesome electric school bus could be yours… if you want to bring it over from China. more… The post Weird Alibaba: You can buy your own electric school bus from China appeared first on Electrek.

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Comment on NIO suffers complaints from ES7 owners who believe upcoming new ES6 hurts their interests by Frank the Tank

CN EV Post

The consumers are wrong. Even the original, NT1.0 ES7 was the most unappealing choice of the lineup, and these consumers decided to buy the updated one, expecting NIO would not try to make better cars in the future. The ES6 is a beautiful little SUV and clearly is the best value of the SUVs. If you want something bigger, get the ES8. There's no point in the ES7.

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Introducing Greenlane: Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Forge Ahead with Public Charging Infrastructure Joint Venture

Electric Cars Report

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Alternatives, through a fund managed by its Climate Infrastructure business, (BlackRock), announced Greenlane the name of their joint venture to design, develop, install and operate a U.S. nationwide, high-performance zero-emission public charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell […] The post Introducing Greenlane: Daimler Truck North America, NextEra En

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Comment on BYD posts over 400% year-on-year Q1 profit growth by John Hanna

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@LuxRes In reply to LuxRes. Every automaker employs men and women. Are you saying BYD's work harder and are more deserving than the approx, 4,000,000 men and women employed at the other Chinese automakers? When I see a 'sponsored" news source cherry-picking not just content, but steering the packaging of it to retail investors - you know, men and women all over the world, particularly heavily represented in China by reason of the source - a little sobering context may open some eyes and save tho

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Recycled Aluminum Offers Energy, Emissions & Electric Vehicle Battery Range Savings

CleanTechnica EVs

Automakers’ aluminum scrap transforms into new vehicle parts with the PNNL-patented ShAPE manufacturing process. Heat and friction soften the aluminum and transform it from rough metal into a smooth, strong uniform product without a melting step.

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Former Tesla President addresses investor concerns regarding Elon Musk

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Former Tesla President Jon McNeill has addressed concerns from Tesla investors regarding Elon Musk’s management of Tesla. Perhaps no CEO in the automotive industry is as shrouded in controversy as Elon Musk. Due to his notoriety, general popularity, and knack for implementing “out of the box” solutions, the CEO has landed in hot water, most recently with investors in his company.

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Texas Continues Its Attack On Electric Cars & Trucks — To Implement $200 Annual Fee On EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Oy, Texas. … First, Texas decided to not allow people to buy Teslas in the state.

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Comment on NIO suffers complaints from ES7 owners who believe upcoming new ES6 hurts their interests by nov22

CN EV Post

NIO run the company like a private club. At least, the NIO car owners perceive their purchase, not just the car itself, but a membership of private club. These people were spoiled by NIO so much that they lost common sense but entitlement. On the other hand, NIO's focus on customer service goes off the track that every new product or new gadget researched and developed by NIO is competing with NIO's existing product among the existing customers.

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US: Hyundai Motor Group And SK On Confirm 35 GWh Battery JV

InsideEVs

The plant will further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts.

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Comment on NIO suffers complaints from ES7 owners who believe upcoming new ES6 hurts their interests by raffaele58@gmail.com

CN EV Post

Nio's problem is that he has many cars that are almost superimposable, perhaps it is also due to the fact that I think I can't make cars with a shorter wheelbase due to the batteries being all the same size. the es7 will sell little so it won't be able to equalize the costs as I see it then maybe I'm wrong.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 29, 2023

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: April 29, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Comment on NIO suffers complaints from ES7 owners who believe upcoming new ES6 hurts their interests by Alessandro Buzzi

CN EV Post

This complain is really childish, they just want to seem beggars with premium cars.

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2023 Nissan Leaf: EPA Range, Prices And Competitiveness Without Tax Credit

InsideEVs

There are two battery versions: 40 kWh (149 miles) and 60 kWh (212 miles).

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2024 McLaren 750S, 2024 Range Rover Sport SV: This Week’s Top Photos

Baua Electric

McLaren upgraded the 720S and rebranded it a 750S in the process. The basic formula stays the same, but almost every major aspect has been enhanced in some way, including power output from the familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine. 2023 Ford Shelby Mustang Mach-E GT Shelby American launched its first electric vehicle in the form of a tuned Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Comment on NIO sues vlogger for $290,000 for spreading false information by david

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well done.

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Tesla Model S And X No Longer Available For Order In Australia

InsideEVs

The updated S and X can no longer be reserved in Australia and New Zealand.