Green Car Reports
APRIL 28, 2023
The Senate on Wednesday voted to overturn President Biden's stricter emissions rules for commercial trucks, halting their implementation unless the president vetoes the measure. The 50-49 vote rescinds emissions rules that went into effect last month, marking the first time in 20 years that the EPA has set stricter standards for emissions from.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
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 ( earlier post ) to design, develop, install and operate a US nationwide, high-performance zero-emission public charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 28, 2023
The 2024 Volvo EX90 is still a few months away from the start of deliveries, but the electric SUV is already sold out for its first year of production. Volvo confirmed this in a press release detailing its first-quarter 2023 financial results, although it didn't disclose how many vehicles would be built in the first-year production run, only.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
Glencore will acquire 30% of Hydro’s Brazilian alumina refinery Hydro Alunorte and Hydro’s 5% ownership in the Brazilian bauxite producer Mineracão Rio do Norte (MRN). MRN is Brazil’s largest bauxite producer. Glencore will also acquire an additional 40% stake in MRN, which is currently owned by Vale. This 40% interest will be acquired by Hydro from Vale and immediately sold to Glencore on a back-to-back basis.
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Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
Consumers are well aware that vehicle ownership involves not only the purchase price of cars but also the vehicle’s total cost of ownership. This includes everything from fuel to maintenance, insurance, and a car’s depreciation. With this in mind, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) named its 2023 model-year brand and category winners of its 5-Year Cost to Own Awards.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina Scandium Project (PSP), a high-grade scandium resource in New South Wales, from Platina Resources Limited for $14 million. The project, near Condobolin in central New South Wales, contains a long life, high-grade scalable resource that could produce up to 40 tonnes per annum of scandium oxide, for an estimated period of 30 years.
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and its recycling. Hydro will deliver to Porsche and several of Porsche’s component suppliers its low-carbon aluminum offering, Hydro Reduxa 4.0 and lower.
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state of California to be zero-emission come 2036. more… The post California bans new diesel trucks effective 2036, a world first appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
Optimus Technologies recently announced a $17.8-million Series A funding round led by Mitsui & Co. out of Tokyo, Japan. The round included participation from one of North America’s largest commercial fleets, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, and Pittsburgh regional investors including: Idea Foundry, Inc., Innovation Works, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households. more… The post The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
Constellium SE will work with Renault Group to establish a closed-loop aluminum recycling process for the all-new Megane E-TECH Electric. Renault Group has developed a recycling process to bring manufacturing scrap from the stamping process directly back to Constellium, resulting in a reduced CO 2 footprint. Based on best practices to avoid mixing 5xxx and 6xxx alloys and to compact scrap for optimal logistics at Renault Group, the closed-loop process will recycle these alloys, so that they can
Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
CarMax, the United States’ largest used car retailer, has observed a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles, particularly Teslas. The firm’s findings were outlined in the company’s 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Report. According to CarMax, searches for “electric” vehicles doubled between February 2022 and February 2023.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2023
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the In-Use Locomotive Regulation —a new rule aimed at reducing emissions from all switch, passenger, industrial and freight line haul locomotives when they operate within the state. Under the In-Use Locomotive Regulation, operators will now be required to pay into a spending account, with the amount determined by the emissions they create while operating in California.
CN EV Post
APRIL 28, 2023
NO one held a LOTTERY or RAFFLE to sell cars at the SHOW.NIO could have RAFFLED off 200 cars.that's $10,000,000 in addition to the down payments made on cars.DISAPPOINTING!
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 28, 2023
Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its first batch of 20 electric school buses to Boston Public Schools (BPS). School officials and local government leaders hail the groundbreaking pilot program as the largest electric school bus deployment in the Northeast. Spearheaded by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the transition […] The post Boston Public Schools Puts First 20 Blue Bird Electric Buses in Operation appeared first on Electric Cars Repo
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Volkswagen ID.4 sales were up 254% in the 1st quarter in the USA. here are several cool features that help to explain why, including 6 that my Tesla Model 3 doesn't have.
Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
Ford CEO Jim Farley recently commented that Elon Musk’s strategy of lowering electric vehicle prices to maintain sales volume over profit margins is actually quite reminiscent of Henry Ford’s approach with the Model T. Farley noted that Musk’s aggressive pricing strategy for Tesla’s all-electric vehicle lineup has historical roots.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Yahoo! published an article this week titled “Americans aren’t lining up to buy EVs — despite the new $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit. Here are the 2 big reasons why.” It’s an odd claim in the first place, and the arguments are wrong.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 28, 2023
ZEEKR, the premium electric mobility brand from Chinese automotive giant Geely Holding Group, and Onsemi, a provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies, announced a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) between the two companies. Onsemi will provide its EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power devices to increase the powertrain efficiency of ZEEKR’s smart electric vehicles (EVs), resulting […] The post Onsemi and ZEEKR Sign Long-Term Supply Agreement for SiC Power Devices appeared first
Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
Tesla has made its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) even safer by adding the ability to operate in reverse and increasing its operational top speed. AEB is a feature that is found in many cars and is an active safety system that can identify an imminent collision and automatically apply the brakes, helping prevent an impact. The feature has been used to eliminate the potential of an accident and has been made standard in many cars, especially as distracted driving is at an all-time high.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 28, 2023
The Alpine A290_β (A290 “beta”) show car foreshadows the brand’s future electric hot hatch, ready to reinvent sportiness. The first vehicle in the “Dream Garage” embodies a new era for Alpine, purposefully electric and sporty. The A290_β will be unveiled in the UK on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 10.30 pm (CET) by Alpine CEO […] The post Alpine A290_β, Alpine’s new 100% electric hot hatch unveiled soon appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
The Philippine distributor of BYD vehicles has switched into high gear now with a complete lineup of electric cars. At the recently held Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp., the company reintroduced the Dolphin and Tang, and launched the Han.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 28, 2023
Nissan Ariya has achieved the maximum 5-star rating and confidently reaches a Weighted Overall Index of 9.6 in at Green NCAP – an independent initiative aiming to highlight the work of specific carmakers and models that go above and beyond minimum sustainability requirements, causing minimal harm to the environment. Green NCAP’s rigorous testing process analyses […] The post Nissan Ariya achieves 5 Star Rating by Green NCAP appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
Emerging Chinese EV maker NIO announced Friday it has officially begun deliveries of its EC7 electric coupe SUV, deemed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs on the market. NIO’s new flagship coupe is poised to compete in an expanding premium electric SUV market along with the Polestar 3. more… The post NIO begins deliveries of its flagship coupe SUV set to compete with the Polestar 3 appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 28, 2023
With the emergence of new technology, learn how AI in business will streamline processes to increase efficiency. The post Four ways AI in business will transform admin, sales, and reporting appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
Lotus has officially unveiled its all-electric hyper SUV, the Lotus Eletre , deemed the most advanced vehicle the brand has ever made. With up to 905hp and a 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds, is it enough to beat the Tesla Model X Plaid ? more… The post The new 900hp Lotus Eletre SUV is insanely fast, but can it beat a Tesla Model X Plaid? [Video] appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
New York EV charging upstart itselectric installed the first three of its urban curbside EV chargers in Brooklyn within the Brooklyn Army Terminal at a bank building on city property that sat unused for years.
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
Global auto tech company SEA Electric is adding a hydrogen range-extender option to its systems that power large commercial electric trucks. more… The post SEA Electric just added a hydrogen power option for electric trucks appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
SpaceX is targeting launches of the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy later this evening. The Falcon 9 carrying SES O3b mPower satellite is scheduled for launch at 5:12 PM ET and has a 88-minute launch window. The Falcon Heavy has a 57-minute launch window opening at 7:29 PM ET (23:29 UTC). The Falcon 9 (B1078) launching O3b mPower is flying for the 2nd time and will perform a landing on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions.” The weather outlook is currently only showing a 30 percent c
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Like many other people, I bought a Bolt EUV last year after prices dropped. These price drops were temporary for the 2020-22 model year, but were made permanent for 2023.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 28, 2023
We continue our Ford Friday -- it wasn't planned that way, I swear -- with this good-looking 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. We'll disclose right up front that the seller mentions the car has a rebuilt title due to left-front-end damage from when it had 13,000 miles -- it now has 21,000. This car is for sale in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood. Only about 30 minutes, maybe less at the right time of day, from where I sit right now.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
How to avoid burning a hole in your pocketbook and protect yourself from consumer scams about free solar panels. Sunlight is one of the most widely available resources on the planet.
Electric Driver
APRIL 28, 2023
One of the new features we just released is called value score. Value aims to address the best electric vehicle deals. Our value score looks at over 40 data dimensions across seven categories to rank and determines the best deals for your money. Our information covers the following: The closer a value score is to […] The post Ten Best Electric Vehicle Deals appeared first on Electric Driver.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Homegrown Blusmart Mobility has secured debt to acquire a massive fleet of electric vehicles. According to media reports, government-owned financial entity Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sanctioned a loan worth $75 million to Blusmart Mobility. The company competes with Uber and Ola Cabs in cab aggregation services. However, Blusmart operates only electric cars.
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