Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2023

Bridgestone Americas has produced a run of demonstration tires made with 75% recycled and renewable materials (38% renewable, 37% recycled content), including synthetic rubber made with recycled plastics and natural rubber harvested from hevea and guayule grown domestically. The company has completed production of 200 demonstration tires and is pursuing joint evaluation with automakers for use on the next generation of electrified SUVs and crossovers (CUVs).

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APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is headed to China today and is expected to meet with local officials, among other events. As Tesla’s presence has become more globalized over the past decade, so has the presence of Elon Musk, who has taken on the incredible task of orchestrating this organization in multiple countries. Today, according to a report from Bloomberg , Musk is headed to China, and some believe he may be meeting about a rumored expansion of Full Self Driving (FSD) in the country.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2023

A spinout from the University of Birmingham (UK)— About:Energy —has launched its battery design software platform: The Voltt. The Voltt will shorten R&D timelines, improve battery performance, and reduce development risk for battery cells and systems in automotive, aerospace and niche industries. The Voltt is a comprehensive platform for use in battery design, testing, and optimization.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to make a groundbreaking announcement this week that will make the majority of new US car sales EVs by 2032, according to a breaking New York Times scoop. more… The post A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2023

Aquatech recently was awarded a contract for the lithium refining and purification process plants by Lithium Americas Corp. for the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada ( earlier post ). Aquatech has commenced work on the project, which includes multiple process trains incorporating evaporation and crystallization systems for the purification and chemical production of lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ).

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla has announced that it is opening its first V4 Supercharging station to all EVs. Tesla introduced the latest variant of the Tesla Supercharger to Europe earlier this year, with the first “V4” charging station placed in the Netherlands. But despite opening the newest charger to Tesla vehicles only, the American automaker has now announced that its V4 Supercharger will be open to all EVs, likely aiding the company’s charging segment growth.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

The first three months of the year were eventful for Tesla, to say the least, with sweeping price drops and the announcement of a new gigafactory in Mexico. Through all of it, Tesla has continued to increase its sales and production, clinching two significant quarterly records in Q1.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2023

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, after news broke of employees sharing private videos internally. more… The post Class action lawsuit filed against Tesla after video privacy scandal appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla is now facing its 40th NHTSA investigation regarding its autonomous driving systems. Besides its electric vehicle offerings generally, Tesla’s most controversial product is its suite of autonomous driving offerings. And while owners are consistently amazed by the capabilities of these systems , which operate without mistake for the majority of the time, the software offerings have nonetheless been surrounded by controversy following numerous high-profile cases.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 8, 2023

JPL’s Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for the 50th flight of its 5-flight mission to Mars. Flight 49, which took place last weekend, was its fastest and highest yet—the little helicopter flew 282 meters at an altitude of 16 meters, reaching a top speed of 6.50 meters per second. Not a bad performance for a tech demo that was supposed to be terminated two years ago.

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APRIL 8, 2023

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has outlined his plans for the automaker in a new interview with YouTuber Marques Brownlee. Despite countless production and financial hurdles over the past 12 months, Rivian has made it out swinging and is headed toward its most productive year yet, aiming to produce 50,000 vehicles. But as the company matures, investors seek a clearer view of the future than ever before.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 8, 2023

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has assembled a year’s worth of AI data providing a comprehensive picture of today’s AI world, as they have done annually for six years. And I do mean comprehensive—this year’s report came in at 302 pages. That’s a nearly 60 percent jump from the 2022 report, thanks in large part to the 2022 boom in generative AI demanding attention and an increasing effort to gather data on AI and ethics.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla faces a new class action lawsuit after a former employee released a report detailing alleged customer privacy violations. In a startling report earlier this week, Reuters released information given to it by a previous Tesla employee, alleging that a group of workers at the automaker were privately sharing pictures and videos captured by customer vehicles between 2019 and 2022.

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Norway’s plugin electric vehicles took 91.1% share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% year on year. The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth. Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1).

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APRIL 8, 2023

Polestar opened a new “ Polestar Space ” in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA this week, and we stopped by to have a look at the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar Roadster concept, which will become the Polestar 6. more… The post A closer look at the Polestar 3 and 6 at the new South Coast Plaza ‘Space’ appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla has juggled its prices once again, lowering the price of the Model 3 RWD by $1,000 and the Model Y by $2,000. It has also added a RWD version of the Model Y for North America.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2023

I like to say that this weekly column finds the coolest and most fun electric vehicles from China that either drive, float, or fly. But with this entry into the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week , I might need to update that list to include things that locomote by rail. more… The post Weird Alibaba: An electric train set so big you can ride it yourself appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2023

Which models will be eligible for the full $7,500 of the revamped EV tax credit? Are recent rounds of Tesla price cuts spurring stronger EV sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 7, 2023. This week we once again brought you a bevy of first-drive reviews—four.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Few vehicles in automotive history have acquired such a large fan base and genuine cult status over the decades as Volkswagen’s good old Bulli. With the ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s first fully electric bus, the Group has succeeded in transferring this feeling into the age of electric mobility. Just a few months after its market launch, […] The post ABT e-Line develops solar modules for the roof of the ID.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Two new Electric Super Hubs at Moto Washington North and South on the A1(M) have opened, according to GRIDSERVE and Moto, allowing for quick, reliable charging on one of the busiest roads in the UK.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous today – from electric cars to smartphones. But that does not mean that they are the best solution for all areas of application. TU Wien has now succeeded in developing an oxygen-ion battery that has some important advantages. Although it does not allow for quite as high energy densities as the […] The post The oxygen-ion battery can be extremely durable, does not require rare elements and solves the problem of fire hazards appeared first on Electr

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InsideEVs

APRIL 8, 2023

We get a sneak peek of Autel's new 40 kW portable DC fast charger from the company's COO, John Thomas, as well as a full product tour.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla has had an eventful few years, and from a financial standpoint, it’s hard to refute what the electric vehicle manufacturer has accomplished. With EVs at the helm, Tesla has also established a few key revenue streams that may provide an indication of where the company is headed. Tesla earned $12.

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InsideEVs

APRIL 8, 2023

The enhanced dual-motor setup offers around 700 horsepower and all-wheel drive.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2023

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 8, 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do. So it was a logical step to offer the Corolla Cross as a hybrid small SUV in its second year on the market.

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InsideEVs

APRIL 8, 2023

The EQG will be the first EV to use silicon-based anodes, which promise to drastically increase range and reduce charging times.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Walmart says it plans to install fast EV chargers at its stores -- including Sam's Club -- all across America.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

5 Top Destinations for a Spring Break EV Road Trip 4 U.S. Routes and One Surprise Spring’s arrival means winter’s snow is melting and the temperatures are warming up. The conditions are ripe to take your first road trip of the year. If you have an electric vehicle, vacations may include more planning, but the extended ranges available from many new EVs and an expanding charging infrastructure are making trips like these easier to take.

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APRIL 8, 2023

The company aims for 80,000 units this year, which means that the volume must increase.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2023

Toyota recently restructured its senior management. Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada resigned his post, the former President Akio Toyoda was appointed chairman, and Operating Officer Koji Sato was appointed president, effective 1 April 2023. On 7 April, Sato, along with Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Vice President and Yoichi Miyazaki, Executive Vice President, outlined the new management policy and direction.

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APRIL 8, 2023

The electric truck will go on sale in late 2024.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 8, 2023

Photonic integrated circuits, which combine a collection of optoelectronic functions on a single chip, are an increasingly common part of everyday life. They are used in high-speed optical transceivers that link server racks in data centers, including the one used to deliver the IEEE Spectrum website, in lidars to keep self-driving cars on track, and in spectrometers to spot chemicals in the atmosphere, among many other applications.

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InsideEVs

APRIL 8, 2023

In 2022, electric car sales stood at 8.8 percent of the total.

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