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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

Green Car Congress

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan.

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Teardrop camping trailer boosts EV driving range—with lots of batteries on board

Green Car Reports

Colorado Teardrops announced earlier this month that it has completed the prototype version of “the world’s first camper trailer designed to extend the towing range of electric vehicles.” What might sound like a strange product niche could answer a dilemma for some Americans with luxury budgets: While an electric vehicle might.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks presents the eActros LongHaul for long-distance transport at IAA Transportation

Green Car Congress

Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting the eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ) for the first time at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. With clear contours and an LED light strip in the front area, the vehicle provides a preview of the design language of the series-production vehicle.

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Survey: Half of Californians might choose an EV as their next vehicle

Green Car Reports

Nearly half of Californians “are likely to choose an EV the next time that they’re in the market for a vehicle.” That’s the very uplifting takeaway from a survey released last week and commissioned by the electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz. But in more nuanced questions, the survey reveals lots of room for improvement.

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

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Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar van

Green Car Congress

Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. The Townstar EV builds on the success of the e-NV200. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind. Built on a shared CMF-C platform, the new vehicle will be manufactured at the Alliance center of excellence for small vans in Maubeuge, France.

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EV travel trailer, range-boosting sensors, California EV mainstream: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

About half of Californians are thinking of an EV as their next vehicle. A range-boosting camping trailer advances toward production, loaded with batteries. And could better sensors help get more range out of EV batteries? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Research from Japan suggests that the use of diamond quantum sensors could.

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Diamond quantum sensors could extend EV driving range 10%, researchers claim

Green Car Reports

A new type of sensor could improve the accuracy of EV range estimates, which could effectively unlock more range for drivers, IEEE Spectrum reports. Scientists in Japan are experimenting with diamond quantum sensors that can help improve battery-monitoring accuracy a hundredfold, addressing an issue with current battery-monitoring sensors. Average.

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thyssenkrupp Steel supplies low-CO2 bluemint steel for truck wheels for first time

Green Car Congress

thyssenkrupp Steel is supplying low-CO 2 “ bluemint ” steel to its customer Accuride for the production of truck wheels. To improve the carbon footprint of the wheel for the customer Accuride, several parameters in flat steel production have been optimized with regard to sustainability. Compared with conventional steel, bluemint Steel used for sustainable wheel production offers emission savings of 70% up to the hot strip production stage.

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Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar

Electric Cars Report

Only days after the celebration of World EV Day, Nissan announced the start of production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Representing a major advancement towards the realisation of Nissan’s Ambition 2030, the availability on the market of the all-new Townstar EV marks the latest […] The post Nissan starts European production of all-new, fully electric Townstar appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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TECO 2030 launches new concept Power Barge; containerized fuel cells

Green Car Congress

TECO 2030 has launched a new product concept for its containerized fuel cells, the TECO 2030 Power Barge. The solution comprises TECO 2030 fuel cell modules, batteries, power electronics, safety- and automation systems, hydrogen storage, and a refueling solution. The concept forms a scalable multimegawatt solution for electricity production for shore power from hydrogen.

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

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Solaris unveils Urbino 18 hydrogen bus

Electric Cars Report

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris unveiled the Urbino 18 hydrogen bus at the IAA Transportation. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus is now Solaris’s second hydrogen bus in its zero-emission offering. As with the shorter version, the main energy source in this vehicle is hydrogen. With this 18-metre model, the manufacturer is responding to the growing market for vehicles of this type.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

Green Car Congress

Following the market launch of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is not only consistently pushing ahead with the introduction of further battery electric models for this and the coming years, but also focusing on even more diversity and flexibility in applications for the eActros itself. At this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showcasing a wide range of new applications for the eActros.

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Coding Made AI—Now How Will AI Unmake Coding?

Cars That Think

Are coders doomed? That question has been bouncing around computer programming communities ever since OpenAI’s large language model, GPT-3 , surprised everyone with its ability to create html websites from simple written instructions. In the months since, rapid-fire advances have led to systems that can write complete, albeit simple, computer programs from natural language descriptions—spoken or written human language—and automated coding assistants that speed the work of computer programmers.

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Dutch students develop zero emissions car that actually captures CO? from the air as it drives

Electric Cars Report

TU Eindhoven student team TU/ecomotive has developed a sustainable electric passenger car that captures more carbon dioxide (CO?) than it emits while driving. It is a prototype, called Zem, that purifies the air through a special filter. By storing the captured CO? and then disposing it, Zem can contribute to reducing global warming. The students will continue […] The post Dutch students develop zero emissions car that actually captures CO?

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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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Eviation inks deal for 50 electric planes for Caribbean

The Driven EV News

Island-hopping by plane in the Caribbean is set to get a whole lot more eco-friendly. The post Eviation inks deal for 50 electric planes for Caribbean appeared first on The Driven.

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Volvo Trucks, IKEA and Raben Group join forces to accelerate zero emission transport

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks, IKEA Industry and the Raben Group have signed a collaboration agreement on zero-emission heavy transport. IKEA will introduce heavy electric Volvo trucks for internal transport flows at two of its factories in Zb?szynek in Poland, which will be operated by the Raben Group. Lessons from the pilot will be used for the electrification […] The post Volvo Trucks, IKEA and Raben Group join forces to accelerate zero emission transport appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla’s shorter wait times after Giga Shanghai upgrade a “scary” prospect for rivals: Piper Sandler

Teslarati

The third quarter is ending, and a certain trend is emerging among regions supplied by Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai. Following the facility’s recent round of upgrades, the vehicle delivery wait times for Model 3 and Model Y variants that come from Tesla’s China factory are getting shorter. And this, at least according to Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter, could be a “scary” prospect for Tesla’s rivals in the automotive sector.

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XPeng to Launch Flagship G9 SUV on September 21

Electric Cars Report

XPeng Inc., a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, is to launch its fourth production model, the flagship G9 SUV, on September 21, 2022. Built according to international safety and environmental protection standards, the G9 boasts ultra-high intelligence, industry-leading charging capability with a bold, yet minimalist design style. It is XPENG’s first production model to […] The post XPeng to Launch Flagship G9 SUV on September 21 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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California law requires EV charger reliability to be published

Teslarati

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring electric vehicle charger reliability data to be published by charger operators. EV charger reliability has been heralded as the worst problem facing electric vehicles by EV advocates and haters alike. And in efforts to combat this, California will require EV charger reliability data to be published, and the state may eventually require reliability standards for charger operators.

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“Not like anything I’ve tried before:” First drive of Volvo’s heavy duty electric truck

The Driven EV News

EVs won't tow your boat? This beast will actually tow a bloody big boat, and a gross load of up 44 tonnes. And it will do so with ease. The post “Not like anything I’ve tried before:” First drive of Volvo’s heavy duty electric truck appeared first on The Driven.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before.

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Solar panels launched into space may soon send power back to Earth

Electrek

LONGi Green Energy, the world’s largest solar company, is going to launch solar panels into space to test whether they can successfully work in orbit and transmit power back to Earth. more…. The post Solar panels launched into space may soon send power back to Earth appeared first on Electrek.

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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0

Teslarati

The automotive industry spent less on advertising during the first seven months of 2022. Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8 billion between January and July 2022 or 4% year-on-year.

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BrightDrop unveils temp-controlled eCart for hauling 350 lbs of groceries; Kroger signs as first customer

Electrek

General Motors’ commercial EV brand BrightDrop announced its intention to bring clean mobility to the world of groceries with its newly unveiled product, the Trace Grocery. The electrified cart (eCart) comes with multiple temperature controlled compartments to assist store employees in efficiently fulfilling online orders before they are picked up. Grocery giant Kroger intends to sign on as the first BrightDrop Trace customer. more….

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Tesla’s uphill battle as it seeks to double Germany sales

Teslarati

Tesla aims to increase its vehicle sales in Germany by 100% in 2022. However, the EV manufacturer faces an uphill battle as Germany’s electricity prices continue to rise. “Our goal is to double sales every year, so we would be at around 80,000 units in 2022,” a Tesla site manager reportedly told Automobilwoche. . Tesla delivered 39,714 units in 2021.

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Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners

Electrek

Tesla has decided to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program for the first time in a long time. After adding 60,000 additional owners, Tesla’s FSD Beta will have over 160,000 people in the program. more…. The post Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners appeared first on Electrek.

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VW pondering increase in ID Buzz production after influx of pre-orders

Teslarati

Volkswagen appears to have a major hit in its hands, as interest in the ID Buzz has become very notable. With the all-electric vans hitting 12,500 pre-orders, recent statements from the company’s leadership recently suggested that Volkswagen is currently considering expanding its ID Buzz production. In a statement to Automobilwoche , Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (VWN) CEO Carsten Intra confirmed that the German automaker has already gathered over 12,000 pre-orders for the ID Buzz.

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EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region

Electrek

If you see more electric vehicles across the southern United States, it’s not just you. According to the annual Transportation Electrification in the Southeast report, EV market share in the region doubled from last year with Tesla and Hyundai leading the way. And, perhaps more important, the industry’s growth is bringing new jobs to the region. more….

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NIO's two founders both in Germany as EV maker ramps up efforts in Europe

CN EV Post

NIO will hold its first local NIO Day event in Europe in the fourth quarter, its president previously said. The post NIO's two founders both in Germany as EV maker ramps up efforts in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly aiming for a massive sale ramp-up in Germany to 80,000 vehicles in 2022, powered by Gigafactory Berlin. more…. The post Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany appeared first on Electrek.

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CATL unveils module to bracket battery technology for heavy trucks

CN EV Post

The MTB technology integrates the battery module directly into the vehicle's bracket or chassis, allowing for a 40 percent increase in battery system utilization and a 10 percent weight reduction. The post CATL unveils module to bracket battery technology for heavy trucks appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Rivian shows off custom fleet of electric mobile service vans and R1T pickups in video walkthrough

Electrek

American EV automaker Rivian is rolling out a new all-electric fleet of mobile service vehicles to support the growing number of R1T pickups and R1S SUVs hitting roads around the US. In addition to the images we’ve captured below, you’ll see a video posted by CEO RJ Scaringe, showing Rivian Vans and R1Ts being outfitted with a range mobile service equipment. more….

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NIO to upgrade service centers in preparation for serving more owners

CN EV Post

Ahead of the ET5's first deliveries on September 30, NIO announced that it will upgrade its service centers to welcome more owners. The post NIO to upgrade service centers in preparation for serving more owners appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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FLASH aims for a more reliable EV charging experience with its cloud-based OS

Electrek

FLASH, a software-based parking company, is launching a new cloud-based EV charging solution aimed at reducing charging downtime. The new EV charging solution is based entirely on the cloud, allowing owners to maintain chargers in real-time from anywhere. more…. The post FLASH aims for a more reliable EV charging experience with its cloud-based OS appeared first on Electrek.