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Tesla Model 3 Outsold Toyota Camry In California Last Year

InsideEVs

Tesla's Model 3 also outsold every other passenger car in the Golden State in 2022.

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Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

Green Car Congress

Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV. Magna is also making battery enclosures for the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Possible battery issue halts Ford F-150 Lightning production

Green Car Reports

Production and shipments of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been stopped, though sales continue. On Tuesday, Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to Green Car Reports a stop-build and in-transit stop-ship order has been given for the F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a potential battery issue. Ford has not disclosed what the potential battery.

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Renault and Nissan investing $600M in new models for India, including two EVs

Green Car Congress

Renault and Nissan announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. From their base in Chennai, the companies will collaborate on six new production vehicles for domestic and international customers, including two new fully electric vehicles, uplifting the Renault-Nissan center into an international export hub.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Ford patents solid-axle hub-motor combo with EV off-roading in mind

Green Car Reports

Ford has applied for a patent on a solid-axle and hub-motor combination for EVs remarkably similar to what the automaker dismissed as nonviable for its F-150 Lightning pickup truck. As detailed in the application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Feb. 9, a solid axle similar to what is currently used in.

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

Green Car Congress

Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) is now available to order and will arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2023. The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC represents the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system, now celebrating its premiere in the S-Class.

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

Green Car Congress

Ford will invest $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup. Ford is now commited to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the US. This all-new battery production facility in Michigan will add approximately 35 gigawatt hours per year of new battery capacity for Ford in the US initially—capable of powering approximately 400,000 future For

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US’s first solar panels over canals pilot will deploy iron flow batteries

Electrek

The first US pilot that will site solar panels over irrigation canals is going to deploy long-duration iron flow battery storage. more… The post US’s first solar panels over canals pilot will deploy iron flow batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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PG&E and Angel Island Ferry partner to launch California’s first electric short-run ferry

Green Car Congress

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is partnering with the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company (Angel Island Ferry) to support the electrification of The Angel Island vessel, which plans to operate as California’s first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024. The electrification project represents an important milestone for PG&E’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Program, expanding the program’s support of transportation electrification to include the marine sector.

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10.5% Of New Vehicle Sales Now Electric Vehicle Sales In Colorado

CleanTechnica EVs

Last year, Colorado saw its EV uptake pass the symbolically important 10% marker. In the end, 10.5% of new vehicle sales in Colorado were electric vehicle sales in 2022. That’s a great result in the USA, which as a whole is closer to 6% or 7% of new vehicle sales being electric.

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

Brief

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CEC launches $30M in incentives for fast charging in disadvantaged, low-income and tribal communities

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a $30-million incentive project to bring fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to 30 counties in Eastern California, the Central Valley and the Central Coast. Applications are due by March 10. The Golden State Priority Project, a part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), is the first of its kind to focus fully on bringing fast-charging stations to disadvantaged, low-income and tribal communities.

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World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

The Driven EV News

A landmark study in California using real-word data has shown that increasing electric vehicle uptake leads to less air pollution and better public health. The post World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems appeared first on The Driven.

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

Green Car Congress

The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the US declined slightly in January 2023 to $49,388, a decrease of 0.6% ($310) from December’s record high and up 5.9% ($2,768) from levels one year earlier. New-vehicle inventory levels are increasing from historic lows in early 2022, but prices remain elevated, according to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company.

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China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 12: BYD 31,417, Tesla 6,963, NIO 3,045

CN EV Post

BYD and NIO's numbers were higher than the previous week, while Tesla's were lower than the previous week. The post China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 12: BYD 31,417, Tesla 6,963, NIO 3,045 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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NEO Battery Materials to collaborate with NanoRial for silicon anode optimization with CNT dispersions

Green Car Congress

NEO Battery Materials, a developer of low-cost silicon anode materials for longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, signed a non-exclusive collaboration agreement with NanoRial Technologies, a developer of fully-dispersed carbon nanotubes (CNT) that are capable of improving the conductivity, capacity, and ultra-fast charge rate of batteries.

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First electric short-trip ferry set to sail in California next year

Electrek

California’s first short-run electric ferry is expected to break waves in 2024 as part of a collaboration between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company. more… The post First electric short-trip ferry set to sail in California next year appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO rumored to stop selling all NT 1.0 models starting Feb 16, new model deliveries likely to be moved up

CN EV Post

All of NIO's current ES8, ES6, EC6 inventory and show cars will be sold to one entity, followed by an all-out push for sales of models based on the NT 2.0 platform, according to local media. The post NIO rumored to stop selling all NT 1.0 models starting Feb 16, new model deliveries likely to be moved up appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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First electric air taxi takes flight around New York City

Electrek

Blade Air Mobility and BETA Technologies announced Tuesday that they successfully tested the first electric vertical take-off and landing ( eVTOL ), or air taxi, in the greater NYC area. more… The post First electric air taxi takes flight around New York City appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla delivers first Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand

Teslarati

Tesla has announced that it has delivered its first Model 3 and Model Y in Thailand as it continues to expand its offerings in Asia. With the incredible success of electric vehicles in China , Tesla has been on a mission to emulate its success in other Asian countries. This includes Japan, where the company has continually been growing its Supercharger Network, and Taiwan, where it has navigated politics by delivering vehicles from Germany.

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Geely’s EV Brand Zeekr Raises $750 Million At $13 Billion Valuation

Electric Cars Report

Zeekr, the premium electric mobility brand fromChinese automotive giant Geely Holding Group, has raised $750 million from external investors. On completion of the investment by five investors – Prof. Amnon Shashua, the cofounder and CEO of autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye, Chinese EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), Yuexiu Industrial Fund, Tongshang Fund […] The post Geely’s EV Brand Zeekr Raises $750 Million At $13 Billion Valuation appeared first on El

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OPTIMA Explores The Off-Road Potential Of EVs At King Of The Hammers

CleanTechnica EVs

Premium automotive battery manufacturer OPTIMA is pushing into the electric vehicle game with a new event as the prestigious King of the Hammers off-road extravaganza. OPTIMA Unplugged was held on February 10th, 2023 in Johnson valley, California which brought together several dozen electric vehicles kitted out for off-roading adventures.

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Magna To Supply Battery Enclosures Business on the Chevrolet Silverado EV

Electric Cars Report

Mobility technology company Magna has secured new business from General Motors to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV. Magna recently announced significant […] The post Magna To Supply Battery Enclosures Business on the Chevrolet Silverado EV appeared first on Electric Cars R

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NIO staff says test drive tragedy may have been caused by consumer's misuse of accelerator pedal

CN EV Post

Probably because of the heavy traffic in the area where the incident occurred, the female consumer mistook the accelerator pedal for the brake in a panic and caused the accident, local media quoted an NIO staff as saying. The post NIO staff says test drive tragedy may have been caused by consumer's misuse of accelerator pedal appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Electric Two-Wheelers Growing Fast in India

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica recently published an article that I had compiled about the progress of BEVs in India. Although the adoption curve looked impressive, the absolute numbers were still miniscule. One of our readers pointed out that the real story was electric two-wheelers in India.

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Renault and Nissan to build two new electric cars in India

Electric Cars Report

Renault and Nissan have announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. From their base in Chennai, the companies will collaborate on six new production vehicles for domestic and international customers, including two new fully electric vehicles, uplifting the Renault-Nissan centre into an […] The post Renault and Nissan to build two new electric cars in India appeare

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Tesla’s Master Plan 3 to Be Unveiled at Investor Day

CleanTechnica EVs

Ahead of Tesla’s upcoming Investor Day event, many shareholders are wondering what announcements to expect. While there will likely be many things announced, many look forward to the details of Tesla’s next Master Plan, which the CEO recently stated would be announced at the meeting.

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Rotherham chosen for new 500 job battery manufacturing centre

Innovation News Network

Ultimate Battery Co has chosen a site in Rotherham to be the home of its first battery manufacturing plant and innovation centre The post Rotherham chosen for new 500 job battery manufacturing centre appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EV Revolution Activated: GM Puts $650 Million Into Securing Its US Lithium Supply

CleanTechnica EVs

No matter how many Super Bowl commercials you run about your EV lineup, no matter how much you talk about your EV leadership, you can only sell as many EVs as you have batteries lined up for. That seems simple enough, right?

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SpaceX prioritizes Starship test flights, pauses plans for floating launch pads

Teslarati

President and COO Gwynne Shotwell says that SpaceX has temporarily abandoned plans for floating Starship launch platforms to ensure it’s fully focused on gaining flight experience with the next-generation rocket. On February 13th, a NASASpaceflight.com forum member reported that a pair of oil rigs were scheduled to leave a Mississippi port for an unknown destination.

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Anticipating Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day On March 1

CleanTechnica EVs

The leading all-electric car company plans to share news about its long-term expansion, a new generation platform, and expected capital allocation.

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Moisture found to be crucial to soils’ carbon sequestration

Innovation News Network

Oregon State research has revealed that moisture, not temperature or mineral content, enables soils’ carbon sequestration ability. The post Moisture found to be crucial to soils’ carbon sequestration appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e plug-in hybrid priced from $122,550 in the US

Electric Cars Report

Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the S 580e 4MATIC is now available to order and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2023. The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC represents the fourth generation of the sophisticated hybrid drive system, now celebrating its premiere in […] The post Mercedes-Benz S 580e plug-in hybrid priced from $122,550 in the US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Model Y, 3 eligible for $2,000 California rebate after price drops

Electrek

The Tesla Model Y and Model 3, California’s #1 and #2 best-selling vehicles, are once again eligible for California’s $2,000 electric car rebate after steep price drops last month which bring them back under the MSRP cap for eligibility. more… The post Tesla Model Y, 3 eligible for $2,000 California rebate after price drops appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Valentines Day-themed ads are oozing with personality

Teslarati

It may sound a little corny, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that he is a strong advocate of love. During his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast back in 2018, Musk noted that he thinks humanity is great and that “love is the answer.” He also said that “it wouldn’t hurt to have more love in the world.” These sentiments seem to be a driving force for Tesla’s electric vehicles, with Musk stating in the past that the company wants to build products that bring