Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources, LLC and BlackRock Renewable Power (BlackRock) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to lay the foundation for a joint venture (JV) to design, develop, install and operate a high-performance, nationwide US charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Electrify America topped all EV charging networks in user experience in a recent study by the Accenture-owned engineering services firm Umlaut. The study, released in conjunction with Charged EVs, looked at the entire user experience for the largest DC fast-charging networks in the United States, including app/website usability, charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, announced a strategic alliance with Comau, a leading Italian systems integrator and solutions provider with longstanding experience in the automotive sector, for the build-out of a vehicle body shop at Mullen’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center (AMEC) in Tunica, Mississippi. Mullen Automotive and Comau, a member of Stellantis, are joining forces to develop a state-of-the-art body shop for the new and upcoming Mullen FIVE EV Crossover.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One's bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption "as low as" 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (86 mph). That's equivalent to more.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A new report from CALSTART, written in partnership with AMPLY Power—which is a member of CALSTART— highlights the importance of managed charging for fleets. When it comes to charging solutions, hardware is not the only thing to consider—managed charging is just as critical. Managed charging is a set of tools that can optimize the operation of charging infrastructure, improve the total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for fleet electrification, and enable “central or customer control

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lotus Cars and the battery supplier Britishvolt on Friday announced they’re planning to co-develop “a new battery cell package” that will power future electric Lotus sports cars. The new battery package—unclear from the explanation whether it refers to a cell-to-pack strategy or something else—is going to prioritize.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lightyear claims some impressive efficiency at speeds that are illegal in most U.S. states. Lotus looks at its future electric sports cars. And EV fast-charging networks are rated. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An annual assessment of user experience for U.S. EV fast-charging networks put Electrify America on top—although the.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

ABB has increased its majority stake in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co. to 80%. ABB acquired a 67% stake in Chargedot in March 2020. The additional investment is part of ABB E-mobility’s growth strategy and further strengthens ABB’s position in the rapidly growing Chinese e-mobility market.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla has been hit by a safety recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on all vehicles in its Full Self-Driving Beta over a feature called “rolling stop” that allows vehicles to drive past stop signs. The automaker is going to have to roll back the feature in an upcoming software update. more… The post Tesla is hit by ‘safety recall’ of all Full Self-Driving Beta cars over ‘rolling stop’ feature, will have to roll it back

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One's bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption "as low as" 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (81 mph). That's equivalent to more.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When Omicron, the now ubiquitous COVID-19 variant, first emerged in South Africa in November, scientists were immediately worried. Genetic sequencing showed that Omicron boasted dozens of mutations in key regions of its genetic code—about four times more than previous variants. Still, they did not know how much Omicron differed physically, not just genetically, from previous variants.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla can’t offer Pennsylvania residents state inspections because Tesla doesn’t have emissions testing equipment. In the tweet below by @JeffTutorials, he addressed the silliness of this outdated law and pointed out that these laws are designed to profit legacy automakers. The idea that an electric vehicle has to pass emissions testing may seem just as […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The great electric vehicle transition may only be starting, but Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is determined to lay the groundwork for a serious push into battery recycling. And if the former Tesla CTO’s recent statements are any indication, it appears that his labor of love, Redwood Materials, is already showing a lot of business potential. Straubel was recently interviewed by the Associated Press , where he touched on several subjects such as the need for battery recycling and the state o

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that Arizona utility Salt River Project, which services most of the Phoenix metropolitan area, can be held liable for violating antitrust laws because it charged customers who own rooftop solar panels higher electricity rates. more… The post An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers appeared first on Electrek.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla established open communication with Transport Canada after the agency started a defect investigation into the HVAC systems in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. “We have informed the manufacturer of the investigation, and communication is ongoing,” Transport Canada told Teslarati. Transport Canada is a federal institution responsible for transportation policies and programs.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I have a friend who builds electric charging networks and drives a Leaf. I, on the other hand, established an EV-centric website and drive a plug-in hybrid. Consequently, we’ve been talking for some time about how electric cars and renewable energy are going to take over the world. What will it look like and how […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

SpaceX has revealed unexpected plans for a “Premium” Starlink service package with significantly improved performance and an extra-rugged user terminal (antenna/dish). The company says that deliveries of the upgraded dish could begin as early as Q2 2022, providing prospective users – including “small offices, storefronts, and super users” – with almost three times the peak performance and a larger dish capable of operating in even more extreme environments wit

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The idea of army vehicles usually conjures up images of battle tanks and Black Hawks, but there’s a long history of two-wheelers making the draft as well. But while bicycles and old motorcycles were the bikes of choice for decades, electrification is changing the face of two-wheeled army transports around the world. more… The post With more armies testing e-bikes than ever before, are electric bikes set to become the new cavalry?

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In its recently released Q4 2021 Shareholders Letter , General Motors (GM) reported that the Chevrolet Silverado EV has garnered more than 110,000 reservations, including orders from more than 240 fleet operators. . According to General Motors’ earnings deck, the Silverado EV’s work truck will be available to fleet customers by Spring 2023. The Rally Sport Truck (RST) edition will be available by Fall 2023.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The tipping point for EV adoption will not be some technical advance or killer new model. It will be the moment when one or more of the legacy automakers decides to convert its EV program from an R&D project to a profit center. Automakers are competitive, and they constantly battle for market share. Each tries […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Ford is planning for a major restructuring of its electric vehicle offensive with a massive budget of up to $20 billion. Bloomberg reports that Ford will utilize specific strategies that Tesla used to gain its notoriety as the EV leader, including a road map for vehicle launches and manufacturing planning and a sizeable budget. Ford has made drastic changes to its EV leadership, including the acquisition of Doug Field, a former Tesla engineer who left the company for Apple and then left Apple f

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla has launched a new software update that lets owners customize the color of their vehicle in the user interface, allowing customers with after-market wraps or new paint jobs to color match their vehicle. The feature is currently only available on Tesla vehicles in China. more… The post Tesla launches color customization in vehicle software for people wrapping their cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Tesla Model S Plaid’s steering yoke almost brought as much attention to the vehicle as the all-electric flagship sedan’s monstrous performance. But while the Model S Plaid’s yoke remains polarizing even among Tesla supporters today, the controversial control system actually has some benefits, such as increased driver safety. This is, at least, according to Munro & Associates, which is currently in the process of tearing down and analyzing the Model S Plaid.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla has launched a new ‘Charge Stats’ feature in its mobile app that gives owners more access to their charging information than ever and a clearer idea of savings compared to gas. more… The post Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla will be recalling 53,822 vehicles in the United States that are equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software. The recall was initiated due to the system’s ability to perform “rolling stops,” which was introduced to the FSD Beta program back in October 2021 — and which may increase the risk of collisions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lab results and employment analysis blow another hole in the well-funded campaign, which is aimed at lawmakers deciding on new EU car CO2 targets. Originally published on Transport & Environment. A concerted campaign by lobbyists to save the combustion engine and delay the switch to electric vehicles was dealt a blow last month when tests revealed […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) are being bought by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest as the stock begins to recover from its post-Earnings Call slide. Tesla shares made their way into two of ARK’s Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Following Tesla’s Earnings Call held last week, which covered the Q4 and 2021 Full Year financials , shares tumbled nearly 10 percent on Thursday and Friday despite bullish signals from the automaker’s spreadsheet.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Stelco, which is a steelmaker producing flat-rolled, cold-rolled, and hot-rolled steel products, announced that it is entering the electric vehicle battery recycling market through agreements with Primobius GmbH. The company executed binding licensing and option agreements with Primobius to commercialize Primobius’ EV battery recycling and processing technologies in North America.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Rivian recently announced eight Drive Modes for its R1T pickup truck. The R1T Drive Modes give owners more control of their all-electric pickup trucks, especially during their outdoor adventures. Each Drive Mode adjusts the ride height, suspension stiffness, accelerator response, and other performance metrics of the R1T while on or off the road. Drivers can set the ride height of the R1T with each drive mode from lowest 252mm/9.9in to Max 392mm/15.4in.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter. more… The post Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article?

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Green Energy Consumers

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For those of us in the climate action movement, it’s tiring to ask the question, “What will it take to get policymakers to see the climate crisis as something deserving big, rapid changes in how we produce and consume energy?” Evidently, it’s not forest fires, melting glaciers, heat waves, or hurricanes. This winter, the climate crisis, and our fossil fuel addiction are leading to other consequences: expensive electricity and lots of oil burning.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

CHEAPR Quietly Finishes a Quiet Year We can begin with the good news: 2021 was an improvement over 2020, though that is a low bar. Otherwise, meh. There were 90 rebates awarded and $110,250 expended. Read more.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla China is celebrating the Year of the Tiger along with the rest of China. The Lunar New Year officially begins on the first day of February and is represented by the Tiger this year, which is often linked with the defeat of evil and darkness. Lucky “T”iger ?? brings you a good harvest. pic.twitter.com/FzZLUMPb9I […].

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InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesla Model 3 was the most popular model, while Volkswagen Group captured the largest market share among automotive groups.

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