Wed.Mar 31, 2021

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive.

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Canoo EV startup moves away from subscription plan, Hyundai partnership

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EV startup Canoo is reshuffling its business plans, moving away from subscriptions and automaker partnerships and toward fleet sales, The Verge reported Monday. During an investor call—Canoo's first as a publicly-traded company—chairman Tony Aquila indicated that Canoo is ending a partnership with Hyundai, and will instead focus on.

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Fluid Truck orders 40 additional electric trucks from Lightning eMotors; supporting IKEA last-mile delivery in NYC

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Fluid Truck has ordered 40 additional electric delivery trucks from Lightning eMotors for its New York City fleet. These vehicles will be utilized by XPO Logistics and NAL Group in their support of IKEA Retail US last-mile delivery efforts. The electric trucks will service all five boroughs, IKEA said. Ten electric delivery box trucks from Lightning eMotors have already been put into service within the Fluid Truck network system to serve Manhattan.

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Electric car rebates, charging stations: What’s in $2 trillion Biden infrastructure plan?

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President Biden on Wednesday detailed a cohesive infrastructure plan, and it targets policies spurring electric car adoption, funding for 500,000 charging stations, and work on an upgraded electrical grid among its many key points. They're a small part of a jaw-dropping list of heavy-lift infrastructure items the administration will need to sell.

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

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Next generation eSprinter electric van to be built at three plants

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Mercedes-Benz will build the next generation eSprinter electric van, which is based on the newly developed Electric Versatility Platform ( earlier post ), at three locations: North Charleston, South Carolina; and Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde in Germany. Based on a new platform announced at the end of 2020, the next generation of the eSprinter targets new customer segments and markets, including the USA and Canada.

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Genesis X Concept: Is this the production-bound electric luxury coupe?

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If it feels like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have. This marks the third year out of the last four that Genesis has shown a battery-electric concept. First there was the Essentia, which debuted at the New York Auto Show in 2018. Then the Mint was revealed at the same show in 2019. And for 2021, we get the Genesis X concept.

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Morgan Stanley estimates Tesla Cybertruck production to hit 100k/year in 2025

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Morgan Stanley forecasted that Tesla would produce just under 100,000 Cybertrucks by FY 2025 in a report about 6 key considerations that mattered to the EV startup. “We forecast 1,000 units of Cybertruck in FY21, ramping to 20k in FY22, 50k in FY23 and just under 100k in FY25,” wrote Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas in a recent report. To some TSLA investors, Morgan Stanley’s estimates might be incredibly conservative.

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UK announces up to $165M to support introduction of zero-emission buses

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UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launched a £120-million scheme to enable local transport authorities to roll out zero-emission buses. The funding is being made available through the Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme. The funding will deliver up to 500 zero-emission buses, supporting the government’s wider commitment to introduce 4,000 zero-emission buses.

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Biden proposes $174 billion investment in electric vehicles

Electrek

President Joe Biden has unveiled an outline of his infrastructure plan, and it includes a proposed $174 billion investment in electric vehicles. more… The post Biden proposes $174 billion investment in electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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To support its accelerated expansion of e-mobility in the coming years, the BMW Group will source lithium from a second leading supplier, US-based Livent. The value of the multi-year contract will total around €285 million. Livent will supply the lithium directly to the BMW Group’s battery cell manufacturers from 2022 on. Lithium is one of the key raw materials for electromobility.

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

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

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The Tesla Model Y has officially joined the Ipswich, Massachusetts Police Department, and its price tag wasn’t all that bad considering the multiple incentives that were applied by local groups. Teslas have become some of the newest additions to several police departments across the United States, and in some other regions of the world as well.

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Blue Bird, Fulton Co. Schools join Audi, Applied Information on connected vehicle deployment to boost school bus and school zone safety

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Blue Bird Corp., one of the largest school bus makers in the US, has joined a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Audi of America, Applied Information, and Temple, Inc., to deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology aimed at helping reduce vehicle hazards that school children face every year. The Fulton County School System, located in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area, has also joined the deployment, lending its expertise in school transportation and infrastructure.

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Rivian A16 Concept Is A Futuristic Flatbed Hauler

CleanTechnica EVs

Behance markets itself a social media platform for designers, but it is a wild and lawless place where the laws of physics don’t necessarily apply. Copyright and trademark laws seem to be a bit flimsy there as well, with several iconic designs being re-hashed and repurposed almost daily by aspiring industrial designers hoping their latest […].

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LANXESS enters battery chemistry business; Li-ion electrolyte production in Leverkusen, Germany

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Germany-based specialty chemicals company LANXESS is entering the battery chemistry business. Starting next year, the Group will produce electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries for the Chinese company Tinci. Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. (Tinci) is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials. The high-performance electrolyte formulations from Leverkusen will enable Tinci to become a domestic supplier for battery cell manufacturers in Europe.

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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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SpaceX to upgrade Dragon with the most immersive window ever launched into space

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SpaceX and Inspiration4 customer Jared Isaacman have revealed a substantial and unexpected design change made to the Crew Dragon spacecraft that will carry the billionaire and three guests into orbit later this year. Reminiscent of the beloved “Cupola” (Italian for dome ) built by the European Space Agency (ESA) and installed on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2010, SpaceX says it has designed a spectacular ‘glass dome’ window add-on for Crew Dragon.

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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

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ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. The first iteration of Esso Renewable Racing Fuel is a blend of primarily advanced biofuels and is specially formulated by ExxonMobil’s in-house team of scientists and engineers.

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Tesla is approaching Q1 2021’s end: Here’s what TSLA bulls and bears are saying

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Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) is about to end what could very well be its most important first quarter yet. Amidst Tesla’s continued efforts to produce and deliver as many vehicles as possible, a number of analysts, both on the bull and bear side, have shared their estimates about the company’s production and delivery figures for Q1 2021. . In a recent note, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives stated that he expects Tesla to deliver 174,000 new vehicles in Q1 2021.

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CARB to consider approving Clean Miles Standard for TNCs at May meeting; 90% eVMT, 0 gCO2/PMT by 2030

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 20 May to consider approving for adoption of the proposed Clean Miles Standard—the first proposed regulation to address environmental requirements for ride-hailing services specifically. ( Earlier post.). California’s Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program of 2018 (SB 1014) directs CARB to adopt and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to implement a Clean Miles Standard (CMS) program to place enviro

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Volvo Electric Semi Trucks Now Eligible for $120,000 Rebates

CleanTechnica EVs

From smooth, quiet running to industry-leading active safety systems, Volvo VNR electric semis offer plenty of compelling reasons for fleet owners to buy them. Now, there’s even more — 120,000 more to be exact, because the Volvo VNR is now officially eligible for California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), good […].

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Tesla Model 3 claims top spot in February global EV sales, Model Y takes third

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Tesla took two of three podium spots in February’s Global Electric Vehicle Sales rankings, with the Model 3 taking the top position. The Model Y captured third for the first time, further establishing Tesla’s dominance in the global EV market. With 270,000 EVs being registered in February globally, it was a 136% jump compared to January 2021.

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Genesis X concept, Mercedes performance PHEVs, Canoo changes, BMW EVs: Today’s Car News

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Before Mercedes-Benz shows its EQS electric flagship, the company’s performance offshoot shows the future of go-fast plug-in hybrids. Genesis teases what looks like a future electric luxury coupe. BMW asserts its plan to go without a dedicated EV platform until the middle of the decade. And it appears that everything’s changed for the.

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Tesla Giga Berlin is triggering a rapid housing initiative in Brandenburg

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The impending activation of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin will require a rapid expansion of housing initiatives in the area, according to a recent government report. The report, which also warns of potential housing shortages if not enough residential areas are established quickly, was presented this Tuesday at Potsdam. . The 214-page report was created by the joint state planning department of Berlin and Brandenburg in coordination with 22 municipalities, districts, and the Berlin area of Treptow-Kö

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ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Fight For Second-To-Last Place Among Fossil Fuel Companies

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Article courtesy of Union of Concerned Scientists. As the weather grows warmer, bears, birds, and corporate America begin to emerge from their respective hibernations. Bears will awaken hungry with thoughts of berries; birds will fly north, reversing their southern migration; corporate America will prepare their proxies and ballots. Soon it will be annual general meeting […].

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Tesla is going to hire over 10,000 people at Gigafactory Texas over next year, launches student worker effort

Electrek

Tesla is going to hire over 10,000 employees at Gigafactory Texas over the next year. CEO Elon Musk has gotten involved in the recruiting effort, and Tesla has launched an initiative to try to hire student workers. more… The post Tesla is going to hire over 10,000 people at Gigafactory Texas over next year, launches student worker effort appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW CEO says dedicated EVs "all look alike," won't have such a platform until 2025

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As many automakers begin to roll out dedicated EV platforms—ones not designed to accommodate internal-combustion powertrains—BMW is taking its time. The automaker won't have such a platform until 2025, and that's because it's not completely sold on dedicated EVs, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said in a recent interview with Reuters. "If you.

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Drive An EV Without A Long-Term Commitment With A Subscription

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What's the availability of subscription services for electric cars? Can dealers reconcile the problems among high costs, labor, and geographic demand?

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Lucid shows the tedious process of building the Air Dream Edition by hand

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Lucid Motors detailed the tedious process of building its introductory electric vehicle, the Air Dream Edition, by hand in a recent video the automaker posted to its website. Lucid is preparing the Air Dream Edition for deliveries that are planned for the second half of 2021. With its Casa Grande, Arizona production facility in limited operation, Lucid is now working to manufacture the Dream Edition, but it is focusing on human-based production for the time being.

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Electric scooter company NIU teases a big announcement next week – what could it be?

Electrek

Leading electric scooter company NIU has grown its electric vehicle platform impressively, offering a wide range of models. And now a new teaser informs us that we’ll be seeing something new coming next week. more… The post Electric scooter company NIU teases a big announcement next week – what could it be? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Autopilot tries valiantly before asking for help in Vietnam’s crowded streets

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In the future, Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suite are expected to handle challenging circumstances on the road with ease. These involve inner-city driving, which includes factors like pedestrians walking about, motorcyclists driving around cars, and other potential edge cases. When Autopilot is able to handle these cases confidently, the company could roll out ambitious projects such as Elon Musk’s Robotaxi Network. .

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Details Released Ahead Of Official Reveal

CleanTechnica EVs

The Mercedes-Benz EQS will be the world's most aerodynamic production car with a range of 435 miles WLTP.

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Tesla (TSLA) could surprise with strong deliveries in Q1 despite production constraints

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) might surprise us with deliveries in the first quarter, despite having run into some issues on the production side. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) could surprise with strong deliveries in Q1 despite production constraints appeared first on Electrek.

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Genesis teased a new concept electric car

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Genesis teased a new concept electric car. Genesis a luxury car manufacturer has teased its upcoming electric coupe concept car ahead of its debut. In the teaser video, we can see the design of the car and it did mention introducing the Genesis X Concept and is believed to be an Essentia electric coupe. . The Genesis teased video clearly shows the distinctive grille design connected with headlamps.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car to be used in self-driving robotaxi fleet on Lyft’s ride-hailing network

Electrek

The Ioniq 5, Hyundai’s new electric car, is going to be used as a self-driving robotaxi in Lyft’s ride-hailing fleet. more… The post Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car to be used in self-driving robotaxi fleet on Lyft’s ride-hailing network appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 gets high praises from Chris Harris’ Top Gear EV buying guide

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The Tesla Model 3 was recently dubbed as the best electric car on sale today by an automotive oulet that Elon Musk has clashed with in the past. In its recent “Fast Electric Car Buying Guide,” the Tesla Model 3 received some high praise from Top Gear , as explained by presenter and veteran motoring journalist Chris Harris. . Harris has garnered respect and esteem in the motoring world through his sharp driving instincts and high standard for cars.

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