Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Researchers at the University of Melbourne (Australia) have demonstrated a method of direct hydrogen production from air— in situ capture of freshwater from the atmosphere using hygroscopic electrolyte and subsequent electrolysis powered by solar or wind with a current density up to 574 mA cm ?2. An open-access paper on what they call “direct air electrolysis, DAE” is published in Nature Communications.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Early this year GM laid out an enticing price of $30,000 for its 2024 Chevy Equinox EV fully electric compact crossover due in fall 2023. On Thursday GM confirmed it’s planning to keep to that initial price and timeline, and it revealed much more about this upcoming EV. It will be sold in the Chevy lineup along with the gasoline-powered.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Nissan, working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, has approved the first bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan LEAF in the US. With Nissan’s approval, along with its UL 9741 certification for bi-directional charging systems, the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger has passed key requirements from Nissan, and has been verified to be compatible with the Nissan LEAF.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Jeep on Thursday revealed what it called the next phase of its shift to an all-electric lineup for Europe by 2030 and a target of half EV sales by then in the U.S. The first of these fully electric models to arrive—revealed in March as one of Stellantis’ 25 U.S.-bound EVs by 2030—will be the Avenger, a compact SUV that Jeep says.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

At the upcoming IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will premiere its new SCT electric motor (Superior Continuous Torque), which provides extremely high continuous power and is therefore especially suited to commercial vehicles. ( Earlier post.). In addition, MAHLE is presenting its newest systems solutions for battery electric drives, fuel cells and cleaner combustion engines which can also be fueled with hydrogen.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Israeli startup StoreDot has begun shipping samples of its fast-charging batteries to automakers for real-world EV testing. The samples are 30-Ah lithium-ion pouch cells "in EV form factor," StoreDot said in a press release, maintaining its claim that these batteries can add 100 miles of range from just five minutes of charging. To put this into.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Ford Pro today introduced the van small businesses across Europe have been waiting for. The all-new E-Transit Custom, the all-electric version of Europe’s best-selling van, is designed from the ground up to deliver new levels of productivity to customers in the one-tonne van segment. Ford brought the global power of its research, engineering and software […] The post All-Electric Ford E-Transit Custom is Set to Spark the EV Revolution for Small Businesses appeared first on Electric Cars Re

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Alfa Laval is the driving force in a marine fuel cell development project exploring the potential of high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells using methanol as fuel as a source of marine auxiliary power. Funded by Danish EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program), the project is a joint effort between fuel cell maker Blue World Technologies, Alfa Laval and vessel owners DFDS, Maersk Drilling and Hafnia. ( Earlier post.).

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, Nissan continuously looks for ways to deliver new, meaningful technologies to EV owners. Today, working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, Nissan has approved the first ever bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan LEAF in the U.S. With Nissan’s approval, along with its UL 9741 […] The post Nissan approves first bi-directional charger for use with Nissan LEAF in the US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions has launched its MAN 49/60DF engine type at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. The latest addition to its four-stroke engine portfolio, the dual-fuel engine is capable of running on LNG, diesel and HFO as well as a number of more sustainable fuels including biofuel blends and synthetic natural gas. MAN Energy Solutions states that it sets a benchmark in terms of fuel efficiency within four-stroke engines—both in gas and diesel modes—and therefore minimizes fuel costs

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

BYD's plant is expected to start operations in 2024 and the vehicles will be exported to ASEAN countries and Europe. The post BYD signs land deal for plant with annual capacity of 150,000 EVs in Thailand appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects higher-than-average natural gas prices globally as demand remains high this winter in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and inventories remain low. According to EIA’s September 2022 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) , the US natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub will continue to climb this winter, reaching a monthly average of $9.10 per million British thermal units in January 2023.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Global contract manufacturer Magna International has agreed to produce and scale a fleet of autonomous delivery robots for silicon valley-based robotics company Cartken. The robots are being built at a Magna facility in Michigan and will soon offer autonomous last-mile deliveries to businesses around the world. more…. The post Magna to manufacture thousands of Cartken’s fully autonomous delivery robots in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Enviva, the leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, and Alder Fuels, a clean tech developer and greencrude producer, signed a contract for the long-term, large-scale supply of woody biomass from Enviva, which sources low-value fiber, such as forest byproducts such as tree tops, limbs, and commercial thinnings, to commercialize further the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tesla posted more jobs for its Megapack Factory in Lathrop. The company listed around 50+ new positions in Lathrop within the past week alone. About 17 of the jobs Tesla posted in Lathrop the past week mentioned the Megapack or the Megafactory. The positions range from Logistics Analyst for the Megapack to Process Engineer. Tesla is also looking for a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer and Materials Planner for the Megafactory in Lathrop. .

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Imperial has signed a long-term contract with Air Products for the supply of low-carbon hydrogen for Imperial’s proposed renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta. ( Earlier post.) Air Products will provide pipeline supply from its hydrogen plant under construction in Edmonton. Imperial will use Air Products’ low-carbon hydrogen to produce renewable diesel at Strathcona that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions relative to conventional production.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sono Motors is trying its damndest to stay at the top of everyone’s news feed this week. In addition to announcing it has received over 20,000 reservations for its upcoming Sion solar EV, Sono Motors has announced a new partnership for retrofit solar implementation on city buses. Additionally, car subscription platform FINN has upped its previous Sion reservation up to 12,600 units, bringing Sono’s demand for solar electric vehicles up over 32,000 units. more….

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Authorities have approved testing with ammonia at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Center. When installation of the testing setup is completed by the end of 2022, the center will be able to work with all fuels in consideration as the marine industry decarbonizes. Just as it has for LNG, biofuels and methanol, the center will deepen the knowledge of ammonia combustion and lead the development of needed onboard technologies.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I test drove the VW ID Buzz , an electric minivan and the latest VW electric vehicle. It’s a fun new EV with character and that is going to provide a ton of utility for families, and maybe even some special use cases. more…. The post VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Kia Europe has confirmed plans to re-use former EV batteries in ’Second Life’ battery energy storage systems as part of its global strategic focus on sustainability. For this purpose, the mobility brand is partnering with encore, a corporate start-up from Deutsche Bahn (DB Bahnbau Gruppe), which receives EV battery packs from across Europe to build […] The post Kia and Encore partner to create second life energy storage systems from used EV batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The U.S. EV newcomer Rivian intends to partner with the oldest automaker in the world to form a joint venture around electric vans—and producing them for Europe. In the venture, announced this morning, the two companies plan to share costs around the production of “bespoke large electric vans” for both Mercedes-Benz and Rivian.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Model Y is Tesla’s latest vehicle to earn a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). As part of this assessment, the Tesla Model Y received the highest Overall Score among any vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s newest, most stringent test protocol. This was based on an evaluation of Model […] The post Tesla Model Y earns highest safety rating from Euro NCAP appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Jeep rolls out its first three fully electric models. Rivian and Mercedes partner for electric vans. StoreDot sends its five-minute-charging battery tech out for testing. And Chevy confirms that the upcoming Equinox won’t be a niche model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet confirmed the $30,000 base price for its 2024 Chevy.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

UK-based automotive electrification specialist Equipmake launched the Ampere-220 e-axle: a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicles. Debuted at LCV-Cenex, it combines one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors in the world with all power electronics, including the company’s own silicon carbide inverter, and an integrated transmission system in […] The post Equipmake unveils advanced high-power-dense e-axle for p

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

XPeng and Li Auto are currently in a period of transition between old and new products, and sales performance will be under pressure in the near term, according to a local analyst. The post NIO expected to see rapid delivery growth as it transitions to new models, analyst says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Volt Carbon Technologies illustrate the vital role of natural flake graphite in powering the transition to electric vehicles and how their cutting-edge technology advances the acquisition of the critical mineral. Although the electric vehicle (EV) market share is still tiny compared to traditional vehicles, that is likely to change in the coming years as major […].

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The financing will be used to support the 2024 debut of ClearMotion's fully active suspension CM1, which eliminates the sway in the car that disrupts the ride. The post NIO Capital leads latest funding round in US-based suspension startup ClearMotion appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mining company Kaunis Iron invests in making its transport of iron ore completely fossil-free. Together with Volvo Trucks, heavy electric trucks of 74 tons will be tested in a unique project. Kaunis Iron plans to invest half a billion SEK in new electric trucks. Today, Kaunis transports its ore over a 160-kilometer road between Kaunisvaara […] The post Kaunis Iron tests fossil-free ore transport with 74-ton electric Volvo trucks appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Megafactory in California, where it aims to produce 40 GWh of Megapacks per year. more…. The post Tesla ramps up hiring for Megafactory, aiming to produce 40 GWh per year appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The CEO of Piedmont Lithium, Kieth Phillips, warned that there isn’t enough lithium to meet U.S. demand by 2030 or 2035 in a recent interview with Yahoo! Finance. The growing demand for lithium has nearly doubled the price of lithium carbonate this year. The IEA also projects that the demand will grow by 40 times during the next twenty years with a majority of the supply coming from outside of the U.S.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative. more…. The post Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tesla is preparing to launch a Supercharger Voting Poll Platform that will allow owners to determine where future Supercharger locations will be. At the 2022 Shareholder Meeting, dubbed the Cyber Roundup , Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the automaker determines its next Supercharger locations by where the company sees the most need. However, audience members were not necessarily ecstatic with that process and felt that the owners should have more say in what locations are to receive the next Su

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage. more…. The post The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In terms of wholesale sales, China's new energy passenger vehicle penetration rate reached a record 30.1 percent in August, the first time it exceeded 30 percent. The post China's wholesale sales of passenger NEVs hit record 632,000 units in Aug, CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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