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BMW Group begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group is commencing production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model. Manufacture of the small-series hydrogen-powered vehicle is taking place in the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). The first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed a program of testing under demanding conditions during the development phase and will now be used as a technology demonstrator for locally carbon-free mobility in selected regions from

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Chevy electric sedan, Toyota Tacoma EV, Aptera charging, Tesla discount: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Owners of which two mainstream car brands are shifting to Tesla at a high rate? Which company might build VW’s Scout electric trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 2, 2022. Honda announced that it will make a hydrogen fuel-cell version of its CR-V.

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Toyota-led consortium developing prototype hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pickup

Green Car Congress

A consortium led by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) will receive funding from UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Center (APC) for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux pickup. HiluxH2. In collaboration with Ricardo, ETL, D2H and Thatcham Research, Toyota will adopt second-generation Toyota fuel cell components (as used in the latest Toyota Mirai) for the transformation of a Hilux into a fuel cell electric vehicle.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter is working on removing child sexual abuse material at scale with “no mercy” for abusers

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s Twitter is working on removing child sexual abuse (CSAM) at scale with “no mercy for those who are involved in these illegal activities.” Andrea Stroppa shared a thread on Twitter with updates on how Twitter has moved from being lenient toward the child abuse problem to tackling it head-on. Stroppa spearheaded the research team at Ghost Data and found that over 500 accounts openly shared the illegal material over a 20-day period in September.

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

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz Vans showed the Concept EQT Marco Polo—a new, fully electric micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with innovations for the segment. The series version is expected to be presented in the second half of 2023. The Mercedes-Benz EQT (power consumption combined (WLTP): 18.99 kWh/100 km), which is also a product innovation in its own right and will soon be available to order, is a small van that combines the variability and high-quality equipment level of the T-Clas

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Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugin electric vehicles took 89.3% share of the auto market in Norway in November, down from 91.2% year on year. Full electrics (BEVs), however, grew their share YoY, from 73.8% to 81.6%. Plugin hybrids continued to tail off, dropping to 7.7% from 17.4% YoY. Overall auto volumes were 19,513 units, up almost 28% YoY. November’s […].

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Mercedes-Benz EQT and Concept EQT MarcoPolo1 electric vans revealed

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz Vans has firmly anchored its leadership aspirations for electric mobility in its strategy and is systematically electrifying all model series. This includes a range of industry-specific electric mobility solutions – also for the camper van industry. With the Concept EQT Marco Polo1 the brand with the star is providing a preview of the new, […] The post Mercedes-Benz EQT and Concept EQT MarcoPolo1 electric vans revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen Group and PowerCo SE to search for gigafactory site in Canada; extending cathode agreement with Umicore to Canada

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume and the Canadian Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, signed an Addendum to the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of August this year ( earlier post ) to identify suitable sites for a cell factory in Canada. The two parties will continue their cooperation in the areas of battery value creation, raw material supply chains and cathode material production which had been established in August.

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Weird Alibaba: 4-door $4.5k Chinese electric pick-up truck for off-road adventures

Electrek

When most families go on safari, they rent a truck or pay a company for a guided tour. But with this cheap Chinese electric truck I find in the bowels of the internet, you could spend the same amount of money and get to keep your safari truck at the end! And lucky for us, this funky little e-truck is perfect for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column!

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Chinese Joint Venture Will Begin Mass-Producing an Autonomous Electric Car

Cars That Think

In October, a startup called Jidu Automotive , backed by Chinese AI giant Baidu and Chinese carmaker Geely , officially released an autonomous electric car, the Robo-01 Lunar Edition. In 2023, the car will go on sale. At roughly US $55,000, the Robo-01 Lunar Edition is a limited edition, cobranded with China’s Lunar Exploration Project. It has two lidars, a 5-millimeter-range radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 12 high-definition cameras.

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

Brief

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Wheel-E Podcast: Electric bike rebates, Polestar e-bike, electric jet skis & more

Electrek

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike subsidies, an upcoming Polestar electric bike, a teeny-tiny electric motorbike from Honda, street-legal luxury golf carts, high-speed electric jet skis and lots more. more….

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Lightyear 0 Solar-Powered Car Begins Series Production

CleanTechnica EVs

The Lightyear 0 solar-powered sedan is now in production and will sell for $260,000. A lower priced car is coming in 2025.

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DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3 racer

Electric Cars Report

DS Automobiles will embark on a major milestone in its history in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Coming off the back of an incredibly successful second generation which produced a pair of Drivers’ and Teams’ titles between 2019 and 2020, as well as a number of unrivalled records (10 victories, 15 pole positions […] The post DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3 racer appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Rivian R1T — Odd But Fun Drag Race

CleanTechnica EVs

We know that this is an odd combination — putting a luxury compact sedan against a pickup truck in a drag racing challenge. But nevertheless, it is interesting too — two quiet electric vehicles competing on a dragstrip against each other, and we get to explore Rivian’s potential. YouTuber Branden Flasch bought a Rivian R1T […].

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

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Jaguar TCS Racing reveals I-TYPE 6 Gen3 Formula E racer

Electric Cars Report

Jaguar TCS Racing revealed the Jaguar I-TYPE 6, designed and engineered to compete for the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the innovative all-electric motorsport category moves into a new Gen3 era. The Jaguar I-TYPE 6 is the most advanced and efficient electric Jaguar race car ever. It is the first FIA Formula […] The post Jaguar TCS Racing reveals I-TYPE 6 Gen3 Formula E racer appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Semi looks incredible as an electric motorhome

Electrek

Tesla Semi could make an awesome electric motorhome based on the specs released by Tesla this week and how incredible these renders of the electric truck look as a motorhome. more…. The post Tesla Semi looks incredible as an electric motorhome appeared first on Electrek.

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United And Airbus Take Different Paths To Zero Emissions Air Travel

CleanTechnica EVs

United Airlines and Airbus are working on ways to reduce emissions from air travel by using hydrogen and sodium-ion batteries.

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Ford battles with dealers over EV sales plan

Teslarati

Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. Ford is revamping its EV sales model , and the first step in doing so is its “EV Certified” program. This certification is required for any dealer selling Ford electric vehicles. But due to the certification’s requirements, the automaker is now facing pushback and even a possible legal challenge from dealers who don’t wish to participate in the program but still wish to sell Ford’s h

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Tesla didn’t say a word about Tesla Semi being equipped with Autopilot/Self-Driving

Electrek

At the unveiling of the production version of the Tesla Semi, the automaker announced a lot of things about the electric truck, but it didn’t say a word about it being equipped with Autopilot/Full Self-Driving technology. That’s despite being equipped with the needed hardware. more…. The post Tesla didn’t say a word about Tesla Semi being equipped with Autopilot/Self-Driving appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Semi Delivery — A New Tesla Era In More Ways Than One?

CleanTechnica EVs

This week, at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada, Tesla delivered the first Tesla Semis to PepsiCo. I watched it live, being hugely excited about it due to the reasons I mentioned in my recent article about the Semi and figuring I would write an article right after it. Then I watched it again. And again. Now, […].

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Tesla releases new software update to improve Sentry Mode

Electrek

Tesla has started to push a new software update to its fleet in order to improve Sentry Mode, a surveillance system built into its vehicles. more…. The post Tesla releases new software update to improve Sentry Mode appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford EV sales handily outpace segment, led by Mustang Mach-E

Teslarati

Ford has released sales data for November, and the company’s electric offerings continue to be the star of the sales report. While Ford’s overall sales shrunk by 7.8% compared to last year, EV sales continued to grow at an incredible pace, up by 102.6% compared to last year and up by 33.34% compared to September. The electric SUV offering led this sales growth from Ford, the Mustang Mach-E.

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BYD Nov sales breakdown: Song 64,145 units, Han 31,786 units

CN EV Post

The BYD Yuan family sold 29,402 units in November, while the Qin family sold 28,320 units. The post BYD Nov sales breakdown: Song 64,145 units, Han 31,786 units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Rivian tackles a bedbug problem at its Normal, IL factory

Teslarati

Rivian quickly took action after reports of bedbugs on one of the forklifts in the Normal manufacturing facility. The automaker confirmed with The Pantagraph that it hired a professional pest control to deal with the problem. Zach Dietmeier, senior manager of plant communication and policy at Rivian, said that the company received reports of bedbugs on forklifts in an isolated area of the plant.

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Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has expanded its manufacturing presence well beyond the U.S. at this point, now with Gigafactory locations in both China and Germany, along with those in its home market. And ahead of the automaker’s announcement of a new Gigafactory location, expected by the end of this year, one European country is encouraging the U.S. manufacturer […].

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Charging Cluster at Hotel Marcel

EV Club of CT

24 Chargers at Hotel Marcel in New Haven Photos: Hotel Marcel, Maxwell Electric Shuttle Minibus parked at an EVConnect charger, Solar Canopy and Tesla chargers At long last, the chargers at the Hotel Marcel in. Read more.

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How to Start and Run a Trucking Company That Stands Out

Clean Fleet Report

How to Start and Run a Trucking Company That Stands Out. 10 Tips To Put It All Together. This article may contain affiliate links. There are many different ways to start and run a trucking company. You could go the traditional route and lease or buy trucks, hire drivers and get started that way. Or you could try something different—something that will set your trucking company apart from the rest.

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Volkswagen To Reveal Refreshed ID.3 Next Spring

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen plans to introduce a refreshed version of the ID.3 in the spring that will include more sustainable interior materials.

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What You Need to Know About EVs Catching Fire

Clean Fleet Report

What You Need to Know About EVs Catching Fire. After Hurricane Ian. On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida. It was a destructive, Category 4 hurricane, bringing catastrophic storm surges, heavy rainfall and intense, sustained winds. Recent reports suggest several EVs caught fire due to water damage caused by severe flooding in the most heavily impacted areas.

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GM doubles down on Ultium battery production plant investment

Teslarati

GM and LG will invest an added $275 million into their Ultium battery production facility in Tennessee. Much like the rest of the automotive industry, General Motors is currently supply-constrained regarding battery cells that will go into electric vehicles. Matching the moves of numerous other automakers, GM has chosen to work with LG to expand its battery production capabilities as fast as possible.

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4 Basic Principles for Taking Care of Your Truck

Clean Fleet Report

4 Basic Principles for Taking Care of Your Truck. Tips To Extend Your Vehicle’s Life in Work & Play. This article may contain affiliate links. You love your truck. It’s the vehicle that keeps you moving, and it’s been with you through thick and thin. Maybe you use it for business, or maybe you use it for pleasure. But like with any other vehicle, it’s important to take care of it so that it can keep moving for years to come.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 3, 2022

Electrek

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: December 3, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Redwood Materials approved for over $100m in tax incentives

Teslarati

Redwood Materials was approved for $105.6 million in tax incentives by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The battery recycling company, founded by former Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, will receive the incentives in exchange for investing over $1.1 billion in Storey County, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak pointed out that Redwood Materials has a proven track record and has even visited the facilities twice, noting that it is “an ama

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Is This The Tesla Model 3 Refresh With Its Front And Rear Under Camouflage?

InsideEVs

Not only the camouflage would suggest that it is indeed a test prototype, but also the manufacturer plates.