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Bolivian government promoting jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production

Green Car Congress

Bolivia President Luis Arce said that the national government has a strategy to promote the cultivation of jatropha, a plant from which the oil is extracted to serve as a raw material for biodiesel production. Arce stressed that Bolivia is rich in natural resources, so, combined with the characteristic of its geography, it has considerable potential for the production of ecological fuels.

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Classic '80s-era Toyota Corolla GT-S reborn in EV, fuel-cell versions

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Friday unveiled two rebuilt examples of the classic 1980s Corolla GT-S, also known by the internal model code AE86—one with a battery-electric powertrain, and one with a hydrogen combustion engine. Debuting at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, the two cars are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by.

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Adamas Intelligence: record EV manganese deployment in November 2022

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In November 2022, 5,661 tonnes of manganese were deployed onto roads globally in the batteries of newly sold passenger EVs, surpassing the previous record set in September 2022 while foreshadowing of a massive December, according to analysis by Adamas Intelligence. In November 2022, nearly 60% of all manganese deployed onto roads was in cells supplied by CATL and LG Energy Solution.

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Tesla sneakily downgrades performance brakes, puts cover to hide it

Electrek

Tesla has sneakily downgraded its performance breaks on the Model Y Performance and even put a cover to hide the change in a deceptive move. more…. The post Tesla sneakily downgrades performance brakes, puts cover to hide it appeared first on Electrek.

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Infineon and Resonac expand cooperation in silicon carbide (SiC) materials for power semiconductors

Green Car Congress

Infineon Technologies is extending its cooperation with silicon carbide (SiC) supplier Resonac (formerly Show Denko). According to the new agreement, Resonac will supply Infineon with SiC materials for the production of SiC semiconductors, covering a double-digit share of the forecasted demand for the next decade. While the initial phase focuses on 6" (150 mm) SiC material supply, Resonac will also support Infineon’s transition to 8" (200 mm) wafer-diameter during the later years of the agreemen

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Harley Davidson CEO says the brand ‘will be all-electric’ in the future

Electrek

Harley-Davidson was one of the first major motorcycle manufacturers to add electric motorcycles to its lineup last decade. It should come as no surprise then that the company’s CEO Jochen Zeitz is already saying that the brand’s future will be 100% electric. more…. The post Harley Davidson CEO says the brand ‘will be all-electric’ in the future appeared first on Electrek.

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Activists target Toyota and BMW in billboard campaign, call for fossil car ad ban

The Driven EV News

Activists install 400 fake billboards in cities across Europe and calling for "tobacco-style" advertising bans on polluting petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Activists target Toyota and BMW in billboard campaign, call for fossil car ad ban appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrolyzer company Hystar raises US$26M to scale up to full commercial operations

Green Car Congress

Hystar AS, a Norway-based electrolyzer company, announced a Series B funding round of US$26 million to support the scale-up to full commercial operations with an automated GW-capacity production line by 2025. The injection of capital, raised through equity, will also be used to fuel Hystar’s growth, expansion into new markets, and ability to deliver on larger (100 MW and beyond) projects.

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SpaceX Starship factory aiming to build five megarockets in 2023

Teslarati

CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX’s South Texas Starship aims to build up to five of the two-stage megarockets in 2023. SpaceX’s Boca Chica, Texas hardware endeavors began in an empty field in late 2018, kicking off Starhopper testing in 2019. In late 2019 and early 2020, the company began building the bones of the factory that exists today, relying heavily on several giant tents (“sprung structures”) similar to those used by Tesla.

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Hanwha and LG Energy to build battery production in US, targeting ESS and UAM

Green Car Congress

Hanwha Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest in building battery production facilities in the United States. The joint investment will pave the way for Hanwha to lead the rapidly-growing energy storage market and future Urban Air Mobility business. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul for comprehensive battery business cooperation for ESS (energy storage systems) and other clean-tech energy solutions.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck Will Come With DIY Scratch Removal Solution

InsideEVs

Design boss Franz von Holzhausen confirmed Cybertruck owners will be able to remove scratches by simply buffing them out.

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NIO reaches 50,000 single-day battery swap services

CN EV Post

From January 13 to February 5, all of NIO's battery swap stations along highways are open to vehicle owners for free and unlimited use. The post NIO reaches 50,000 single-day battery swap services appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volvo XC40 And C40 Recharge Go RWD, Get Range And Charging Boost

InsideEVs

Replacing the previously available front-wheel-drive models, they are the first rear-wheel-drive Volvos in 25 years.

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Audi RS Q e-tron scored 14 stage podiums at 2023 Dakar Rally

Electric Cars Report

Team Audi Sport shaped the 2023 Dakar Rally with innovation and performance right up to the end despite various setbacks. The Audi RS Q e-tron with its electric drive concept scored a total of 14 podium results on 15 event days including the prologue. In addition, the Audi drivers led the rally in Saudi Arabia […] The post Audi RS Q e-tron scored 14 stage podiums at 2023 Dakar Rally appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Citroën CEO Says Electric Cars Will Kill The SUV

CleanTechnica EVs

Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée says big electric cars with big batteries are antithetical to the needs of most drivers and the planet.

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Volkswagen Group delivered 572,100 all-electric vehicles in 2022

Electric Cars Report

The Volkswagen Group has made significant progress in its electric transformation in 2022. Despite supply constraints and temporary production stops, 572,100 all-electric vehicles were handed over to customers around the globe. Compared to 2021, this is a substantial increase of 26 percent. The BEV share of total deliveries thus reached 6.9 percent, up from 5.1 […] The post Volkswagen Group delivered 572,100 all-electric vehicles in 2022 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ora’s Good Cat Said To Be Coming To South Africa This Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Compared to similar markets around the world, South Africa has a small selection of electric vehicle models available for consumers to buy. This has contributed to the slow electric vehicles sales in the country. For a very long time, the only BEV that was available for consumers in South Africa to buy was the BMW […].

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Artificial Intelligence used to facilitate self-assembly of new nanostructures

Innovation News Network

Scientists have used Artificial Intelligence to rapidly facilitate the self-assembly of new nanostructures. The post Artificial Intelligence used to facilitate self-assembly of new nanostructures appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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Tata Sierra EV Concept Previews Compact Adventure SUV Due In 2025

InsideEVs

Looking pretty much ready for production, the Sierra EV is one of 10 EV models Tata plans to launch in India by 2027.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV. All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury. I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years.

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Some Rivian Owners Are Noticing High Battery Drain While Parked

InsideEVs

One owner wrote us saying his R1T drew 32 kWh in a week while parked.

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Will Tesla Wither Or Flourish? The Status Of The EV Revolution In The USA

CleanTechnica EVs

Shares in Tesla were pummeled in 2022. Will 2023 see a resurgence? CNBC asks analysts to weigh in on that question.

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Tesla Price Cuts The "Right Medicine At The Right Time:" Analyst

InsideEVs

Some analysts believe Tesla's move was the right thing to do long term, while others worry about thinning gross profit margins.

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Lithium prices continue to rise – LPI explains why

Innovation News Network

Learn about the the challenges facing the lithium market as demand soars and material costs climb with Lithium Power International. The post Lithium prices continue to rise – LPI explains why appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Tesla Design Boss Says Yoke "Makes A Lot Of Sense" For Cybertruck

InsideEVs

Franz von Holzhausen says the yoke offers a great driving experience combined with Autopilot, makes the cockpit "simpler and cleaner.

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What Confluence Has Brought EVs To The Mainstream?

CleanTechnica EVs

The EV ecosystem is a mixture of research and innovation, investment and production. More than anything, it's taken a leap of faith from many constituent groups that transportation electrification could work en masse.

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Tesla Roadster 2.0 To Improve On Every Metric Of 2017 Prototype

InsideEVs

Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen says the long-overdue second-generation Roadster will be worth the wait.

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Level 3 Is A Perfectly Legitimate Term For DC Fast Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Obviously, DC fast charging exists, and many people call that Level 3, so why are they saying it's not real??

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Fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models get rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging

Electric Cars Report

Two of the most frequently asked questions about the fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge are: “How far will it go on a single charge?” and “How long does it take to charge?” As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo Cars now improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the […] The post Fully electric Volvo C40 and XC40 models get rear-wheel drive, more range and faster charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Over 40% Of Lincoln Dealers Say No To Ford’s EV Plans

CleanTechnica EVs

More than a full third of Ford’s Lincoln dealers have opted out of the electric future.

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Here’s How Fast An EV Heats Up Compared To An ICE Car

InsideEVs

A Ford F-150 Lightning’s heating ability is compared to an older internal combustion engine vehicle.

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EPA Requirement Keeps Electric Buses Out Of Low-Income Schools

CleanTechnica EVs

Low-income school districts don't always own their own school buses, which means they won't qualify for a grant to buy electric buses.

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Vanwall unveils the new Vandervell S electric hot hatch

Electric Cars Report

Vanwall, the distinguished automotive brand relaunched by Dr. Colin Kolles, former Managing Director and Team Principal of many F1 teams, unveiled the first street-legal model of the new Vanwall range. The new model is available in two versions: Vandervell S and Vandervell S Plus. This launch starts another new chapter in the history of the […] The post Vanwall unveils the new Vandervell S electric hot hatch appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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