Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 7, 2023
Fluorescent lights are a common sight in offices, garages, and basements—but they contain toxic mercury and use far more energy than newer alternatives. By phasing out fluorescents in favor of efficient LED bulbs, Rhode Island and Massachusetts can avert a needless health risks, save families and business money on utility bills, and curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor. With the new digital payment service Mercedes pay+, Mercedes-Benz introduces native in-car payments. With native in-car payments, the vehicle itself now enables biometric two-factor authentication in conjunction with the fingerprint sensor. It is no longer necessary to type in a PIN on the MBUX infotainment system or to use an additional mobile device such as a smartphone to verify a paymen
Green Car Reports
MARCH 7, 2023
Fisker Inc. last week revealed another glimpse of its compact Pear EV due to start at $29,900, as well as a little more information about the upcoming urban-focused electric vehicle. It introduced the Pear—short, it said, for "Personal Electric Automotive Revolution"—last year with a few obscured renderings and sketches, which made.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the new upscaled KONA in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant (EV) that offers advanced safety and convenience features and class-leading range. Compared to the previous generation KONA, the new model has unique proportions with increased dimensions. Based on the EV variant, its length is now 4,355 mm, 175 mm longer than the previous generation in 2017, with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm, which is 60 mm longer.
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Green Car Reports
MARCH 7, 2023
Hyundai revealed global specs for the next-generation Kona Electric, on its way to the U.S. as a 2024 model, and most notably this model is getting sharper-looking and larger inside—with a longer range to boot. The new Kona Electric is 171.5 inches long, 71.9 inches wide, and 62.0 inches tall overall, and it rides on a 104.7-inch wheelbase.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Tesla in Berlin, Northvolt in northern Germany and Italvolt near Turin are among the projects that stand to lose the greatest volumes of their slated capacity as the companies weigh up investing in the US instead.
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Honda will showcase the new capabilities of the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) ( earlier post ) to improve construction industry and worksite efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, 14-18 March 2023. The fully programmable all-electric Honda AWV leverages the company’s emerging advanced autonomous technology to create a rugged off-road work vehicle that is designed to support construction-related activities and enhance workforce productivity.
Teslarati
MARCH 7, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company’s next-gen vehicle will operate almost entirely in autonomous mode, continuing a promise that investors and others have heard for years. Musk appeared in a conference with Morgan Stanley on Tuesday to mostly discuss Twitter, but during the latter half of the event, some questions regarding Tesla and SpaceX were fielded by the CEO.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Westport Fuel Systems is collaborating with a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to evaluate the performance, efficiency and emissions of the OEM’s engine equipped with Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system. This collaboration marks Westport’s third major OEM engagement evaluating its H2 HPDI fuel system to date. Funded by the OEM, the work starts immediately and continues through year end.
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
Ford is celebrating one year of its all-electric E-Transit vehicles hitting roads with a slew of encouraging stats surrounding the EV. Since February of 2022, Ford E-Transit drivers have already completed more than 12 million miles navigating through the US and Canada, alleviating a huge amount of gasoline required for combustion vans of the same size.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Amprius Technologies, a developer of silicon anode Li-ion battery cells with its Si-Nanowire platform, has signed a letter of intent for a 775,000 square foot facility in Brighton, Colorado. The factory, targeted to be operational in 2025, will be built in phases starting with an initial 500 megawatt-hours (MWh) with the potential of up to 5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) within the initial footprint.
CN EV Post
MARCH 7, 2023
China's new energy passenger vehicle penetration at retail in February was 32.1 percent, up 6.4 percentage points from 25.7 percent in January. The post China's Feb retail sales of passenger NEVs up 32% from Jan to 438,000, preliminary CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
SLB (Schlumberger) introduced the EcoShield geopolymer cement-free system that minimizes the CO 2 footprint of a well’s construction. This innovative technology eliminates up to 85% of embodied CO 2 emissions compared with conventional well cementing systems, which include portland cement. The EcoShield geopolymer cement-free system matches the rheology, thickening time, and compressive strength properties of portland cement-based systems while delivering comparable performance.
Teslarati
MARCH 7, 2023
The Tesla Model Y remains Germany’s favorite EV, according to data released by the KBA today. While the Tesla Model 3 was the vehicle that redefined the Tesla brand thanks to its affordability, the Tesla Model Y has quickly surpassed its popularity. Now, the Model Y is often the most popular EV sold in many significant markets, including in Germany, where it has recently taken back its crown as the top EV from the Model 3.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2023
Cabot Corporation plans to establish a new technology center in Münster, Germany. The new technology center will focus on technical collaboration with customers in order to accelerate application innovation for Cabot’s battery materials product lines within Europe. The new EMEA Technology Center will enable Cabot to enhance its battery materials development capabilities and continue to strengthen its technology engagements with other participants in the battery industry through enhanced collabor
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 7, 2023
The bZ3 is a battery-electric sedan jointly developed for the Chinese market by BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. BTET is a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD Company Ltd. (BYD) — and FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. (FAW Toyota). It will be produced by and sold through the FAW Toyota dealer network.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 7, 2023
Fisker teases its $30,000 Pear EV. Lordstown remains stalled on its first product. And the Hyundai Kona Electric takes some cues from the Ioniq 5. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has provided a first look at the 2024 Kona Electric. On the way to the U.S. later this year, the Kona Electric will get a little more battery and range.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 7, 2023
The transport sector in a lot of African countries is unfortunately not inclusive. It leaves the majority of the population who live in rural areas without access to reliable transport services. This is a major impediment to their economic empowerment.
The Driven EV News
MARCH 7, 2023
Australian refrigerated truck assembler is launching a spinoff company to develop and build all-electric refrigerated trucks for "last-mile" deliveries. The post Brisbane based startup Revora to make refrigerated electric trucks appeared first on The Driven.
CN EV Post
MARCH 7, 2023
CATL's RMB 6.4 billion restructuring proposal was approved unanimously by lithium miner Sinuowei's creditors, according to local media. The post CATL takes over Chinese lithium miner to lock in more material supplies appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
Electric vehicle startup Canoo (GOEV) has found its latest client in Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading global elevator and escalator services provider. Schindler announced its intent to add 50 2023 Canoo EVs to its fleet, an industry first. more… The post Canoo (GOEV) finds a new business partner in leading elevator services company appeared first on Electrek.
CN EV Post
MARCH 7, 2023
Ford is clearing out Mustang Mach-E inventory, and Chinese consumers have until April 30 to take advantage of the discount. The post Ford offers up to $5,740 discount on Mustang Mach-E in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Teslarati
MARCH 7, 2023
SpaceX recently emailed potential customers offering a new Starlink rent program in the United Kingdom (UK). The new offer would make Starlink services more affordable. “Starlink is now offering the option to rent hardware with the residential service plan throughout the United Kingdom,” said the email. The offer allows Starlink customers in the United Kingdom to rent the dish and router, which usually costs a steep price.
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
Elon Musk commented on Tesla’s next car, saying that it will operate “almost entirely in autonomous mode,” but the automaker has yet to deliver on its promise to make all its cars made since 2016 autonomous. more… The post Elon Musk says Tesla’s next vehicle will operate ‘almost entirely in autonomous mode’ appeared first on Electrek.
CN EV Post
MARCH 7, 2023
Overseas lithium prices are already at a 20 percent premium to Chinese prices, which is expected to provide support for lithium prices as the export window opens, analysts said. The post Overseas premiums likely to provide support for lithium prices in China, analysts say appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
In response to a carjacking involving a Volkswagen and a two-year-old child, Volkswagen of America today announced that it will provide a free five-year subscription for Car-Net Safe & Secure connected vehicle emergency services for most model year 2020 to 2023 vehicles – including ID.4s. more… The post VW is making Car-Net free for five years after carjacking fiasco appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 7, 2023
General Motors announced today that Ultra Cruise, the company’s next-generation advanced driver assistance system designed to ultimately enable hands-free driving in 95 percent of all driving scenarios, will have a 360-degree view of the vehicle through a unique sensor suite when it launches on the Cadillac CELESTIQ. GM’s Ultra Cruise sensor strategy is directly guided by […] The post GM’s Safe Deployment of Hands-Free Technology Shapes Ultra Cruise appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
Who says EVs aren’t up to the task? Ford’s electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning , is revolutionizing the truck industry. Lightning owners are challenging the norm, using their EV truck beds for more “truck activities” like home projects, camping, and hauling than gas-powered F-150 owners. more… The post Ford F-150 Lightning owners are doing more ‘truck activities’ than the ICE version drivers appeared first on Electrek.
CN EV Post
MARCH 7, 2023
Authorities in Hubei province have joined forces with local automakers this month to offer subsidies for car purchases of up to RMB 90,000 yuan ($13,000) for some models. The post Automakers in central China's Hubei offer hefty subsidies as sales pressure mounts appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 7, 2023
One nagging concern U.S. consumers have about electric vehicles (EVs) is the ability of these battery-operated cars and trucks to get you where you want to go without running out of power.
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 7, 2023
Honda will showcase the new capabilities of the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) to improve construction industry and worksite efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, March 14-18, 2023. Interested construction entities will have an opportunity to learn more about field testing the rugged off-road platform at their worksites. “As we continue […] The post Honda Reveals New Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at CONEXPO 2023 appeared first
Electrek
MARCH 7, 2023
Volkswagen Group has announced a revised target for its EV sales goal for Europe by 2030. The revised target builds upon the Group’s 2021 Accelerate electrification strategy and pertains specifically to its Volkswagen passenger car marque to help expedite the pace of EV adoption. more… The post Volkswagen Group expects 8 in 10 passenger cars to be EVs by 2030 after boosting sales target appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 7, 2023
Hyundai Motor Company on Monday held a digital world premiere to unveil the all-new KONA, an upscaled multiplayer in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant that offers advanced safety and convenience features and class-leading range. The second-generation KONA offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the B-SUV segment, including the widest […] The post 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets extended range and advanced features appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 7, 2023
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of electrician jobs will increase by 9.1% from 2020 to 2030.
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