Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

LG Energy Solution (LGES) is investing $1.7 billion and creating 1,200 jobs at its current location in Holland. Michigan. LGES’ expansion will quintuple the plant’s capacity to help produce battery components into the future as Michigan’s electric vehicle industry grows. The LGES expansion announcement comes two months after GM announced its $7-billion investment in the state, which includes up to $2.5 billion to build Ultium Cell LLC’s third US battery cell plant in the city of Lansing and Delt

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MARCH 23, 2022

In the United States, electric cars are cheaper to drive per mile the their gasoline counterparts, according to recent analysis from the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA). The advocacy group compared operating costs of EV and gasoline cars, including the average costs of charging and filling up with gasoline. As of March 2022, EVs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV ( earlier post ) later this year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. will work with ChargePoint, Inc. to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. For home charging, bZ4X customers will have the option to purchase a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from participating Toyota dealerships or directly from ChargePoint online.

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MARCH 23, 2022

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose 6% in 2021, reaching their highest level ever due to increased use of coal power plants, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The increase in global CO2 emissions was the largest in history in absolute terms, more than offsetting 2020's pandemic-induced declines.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

The Volkswagen Group and Salzgitter AG—which have been partners for more than 60 years— signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which Volkswagen will become one of the first customers for the low-CO 2 steel that Salzgitter AG plans to produce on a new production route at its headquarters in Lower Saxony from the end of 2025. According to Salzgitter AG, this will enable more than 95% of CO 2 emissions in steel production to be saved in future on the basis of hydrogen and renewable

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world, taking over former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos last year to claim the title. While Musk has stated many times that material possessions are not a concern of his, eventually selling nearly all of his personal properties as proof , a new study from Tipalti Approve suggests Musk could become the first person to ever accumulate a $1 trillion net worth, and it could happen as soon as 2024.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

Hertz has decided to add Tesla Model Y to its growing electric vehicle fleet after announcing a deal to buy 100,000 Model 3 vehicles last year. more…. The post Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions and classification society DNV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Effective immediately, the MoU is due to run for a period of three years. Under its terms, the two companies will—by 30 June 2022—detail action plans within the fields of decarbonization, the hydrogen value-chain and digitalization. Decarbonization and digitalization are transforming the maritime industry.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2022

Tesla makes its first deliveries from Giga Berlin. EVs cost even less to “fill up” vs. gasoline vehicles as pump prices surge. And more coal is in the mix. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Yesterday Tesla delivered its first cars from its new factory in Germany, nicknamed Giga Berlin. CEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

Graphex Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphex Group Limited, announced that, as part of its previously announced collaboration with Emerald Energy Solutions LLC (EES), the Emerald Business Park (EBP) in the City of Warren has been selected for the future site of a new 150,000 square-foot graphite processing facility. The processing facility would be developed under a joint venture between Graphex and EES.

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MARCH 23, 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems to have confidence in Texas-based electric car maker Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as she recently exercised stock options to buy $2 million shares of the company. A regulatory filing revealed Pelosi disclosed her husband’s purchase of more than $2 million in Tesla stock last week. A periodic transaction report of Pelosi’s purchase showed that she exercised 25 call options (2,500 shares) at a strike price of $500, worth about $2.2 million at the time.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

The International Lithium Association ( ILiA ), the not-for-profit industry association representing the global lithium value chain, announced a wide-ranging agreement with TDi Sustainability to explore standards and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in the lithium industry. The transition to lower-carbon transport and power will require a vast quantity of lithium and other materials to make the batteries of electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

UK Environment Secretary George Eustice made some notable comments recently that got picked up by The Daily Mail. These comments were about EVs, that they produce more fine particulate matter through brake and tire pollution than traditional ICE vehicles. Speaking to MPs on the Commons’ environment, food, and rural affairs committee last month, UK Environment […].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

NVIDIA has started production of its NVIDIA DRIVE Orin autonomous vehicle computer, showcased new automakers adopting the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, and unveiled the next generation of its NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion architecture. The company also announced that its automotive pipeline has increased to more than $11 billion over the next six years, following a series of design wins with vehicle makers from around the globe.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

The past few years have been ripe with exciting news of new electric vehicle models hitting the market. Recently, the anticipated release of electric light-duty trucks has dominated consumers’ attention. From the more esoteric designs of Tesla’s Cybertruck to Ford’s true-blue F150 Lightning to Rivian’s R1T that invokes the outdoor utility of a Patagonia backpack, it seems […].

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2022

Tesla has delivered the first cars from its new German factory. CEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y Performance crossovers to customers in an opening ceremony at the factory, which is variously known as Giga Germany or Giga Berlin. First announced in November 2019, the factory is located in Grunheide, near the German capital. It marks Tesla's.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

Shell oil company is offering Tesla and other EV subscriptions in Germany. This is something that we haven’t really seen an oil company do before, and I like it. I’ve said before that oil and gas companies need to evolve if they want to survive the eventual EV revolution. This isn’t to say that Shell […].

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Shell may have established its legacy as an oil and gas giant, but the company has shown an eagerness to present itself as an advocate of sustainable solutions. In Germany, for example, Shell has launched a dedicated electric vehicle subscription program, featuring popular electric vehicles from the humble Fiat 500-e icon to the luxurious Porsche Taycan.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

Elon Musk made a new comment about the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently took a backseat, and said that the automaker aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023. more…. The post Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

Toyota plans to cut its global production target for April to 750,000 vehicles. This is down by 150,000 from an earlier plan. The automaker said that both the semiconductor shortage and the Covid-19 pandemic were affecting its plans. Earlier this month, Toyota said it planned to scale back domestic production by up to 20% during […].

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is going to make two new paint colors available through its new “world’s most advanced paint shop” at Gigafactory Berlin. more…. The post Elon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors enabled by new ‘world’s most advanced paint shop’ appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

Tesla’s newest factory, Giga Berlin, will be a gem for the world, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the made-in-Germany Model Y delivery event at Giga Berlin. Elon handed off the first German-made Tesla Model Ys while dancing happily for his customers, supporters, and the world this week. @elonmusk dancing ?? pic.twitter.com/ebot7fAwMK — Thorben (@ThorbenGroth) […].

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Cars That Think

MARCH 23, 2022

The Big Picture features technology through the lens of photographers. Every month, IEEE Spectrum selects the most stunning technology images recently captured by photographers around the world. We choose images that reflect an important advance, or a trend, or that are just mesmerizing to look at. We feature all images on our site, and one also appears on our monthly print edition.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 23, 2022

Today’s automotive landscape is very different than the one that dominated the late 20th century. Why didn't the Big Three automakers adapt to increasingly digital and electrified transportation?

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Pirelli, the Italian tire maker, announced today the introduction in North America of its first-ever replacement tire for electric vehicles: the P Zero All Season Plus with Elect Marking. The Elect marking on Pirelli’s tires indicates several distinct advantages. First, the tire has low rolling resistance, which increases driving range and reduces energy consumption, making stops at electric vehicle chargers less frequent.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

Graphex Technologies has entered into an exclusive non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture with Emerald Energy Solutions to construct and operate a graphite processing facility in Michigan. more…. The post Michigan will get a new graphite processing factory to support US EV battery production [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Tesla’s Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas, an invite-only event, drew a handful of concerns from local citizens over noise complaints from fireworks testing and concerns regarding a lack of public engagement from the automaker as it nears the official opening of the factory. The April 7th event is now an invite-only event, according to a meeting with Travis County Commissioners Court members yesterday.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit ( ECIU ) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too. more…. The post How insulation and heat pumps could cut the UK’s – and other countries’ – need for Russian gas [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

Ford announced today that its new F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck recently completed two grueling, high-intensity towing tests in various climates to fully assess the vehicle’s performance and capabilities while hauling. The 10,000-pound towing test revealed several strong suits, including the capability to perform under various climate settings.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

Toyota announced a new partnership with ChargePoint on electric vehicle charging in America ahead of the US launch of its bZ4X electric SUV. more…. The post Toyota partners with ChargePoint for EV charging ahead of the US launch of the bZ4X electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

NASA, SpaceX, and private customer Axiom Space have decided to slightly delay two of the company’s upcoming Crew Dragon launches, both of which are now scheduled to occur in April. Originally planned to launch as early as late 2021 and more recently delayed from February 21st to March 30th, Axiom Space’s Ax-1 mission has been pushed back once again and is now working towards a launch no earlier than (NET) 1:13 pm EDT (17:13 UTC) on Sunday, April 3rd.

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Driivz

MARCH 23, 2022

V2X, meaning vehicle-to-everything, is the overarching term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations. V2X requires bi-directional energy flow from the charger to the vehicle and bi- or unidirectional flow from the charger to the destination, depending on the use case.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2022

The Model E offers a great balance of quality parts and economical pricing. It’s right there in the name: Model E. The ‘E’ is for Everyone, as Electric Bike Company’s founder and CEO Sean Lupton-Smith explained to me as I tested the bike out on a cool winter morning in Newport Beach, California. That’s where EBC builds its e-bikes, assembling them locally from a combination of US and internationally sourced components.

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InsideEVs

MARCH 23, 2022

EVs are expensive, but most have lower long-term ownership costs than gas cars. As gas prices rise, this is becoming more of a reality.

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