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Canada releases critical minerals strategy, backed by $3.8B in federal funding

Green Car Congress

The Government of Canada on Friday released its Critical Minerals Strategy , backed by up to $3.8 billion in federal funding allocated in Budget 2022. ( Earlier post.) The proposed funding covers a range of industrial activities, from geoscience and exploration to mineral processing, manufacturing and recycling applications, including support for research, development and technological deployment.

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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enough

Green Car Reports

It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. for just $6,250—with a catch. The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2024, and Squad recently confirmed that the.

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Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

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Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. Audi plants’ filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ) last year; Audi has now introduced the gasoline counterpart, R33 Blue Gasoline. R33 Blue Gasoline ( earlier post ) now replaces conventional E10 gasoline.

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NIO sees 300,000th production vehicle roll off line

CN EV Post

As of November 30, NIO's cumulative deliveries reached 273,741 units. The post NIO sees 300,000th production vehicle roll off line appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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STMicroelectronics releases new high-power SiC power modules; increased EV performance and range

Green Car Congress

STMicroelectronics has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET-based power modules provide flexible choices for vehicle makers, covering a selection of power ratings and support for operating voltages commonly used in electric vehicle (EV) traction applications.

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NIO's year-end media briefing: Live updates

CN EV Post

Delivery of NIO's 300,000th vehicle is expected to be around January 1, Qin said. The post NIO's year-end media briefing: Live updates appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NIO Rolls 300,000th Electric Car Off Production Line

Electric Cars Report

On December 12, 2022, the 300,000th electric car of NIO rolled off a production line at its Second Advanced Manufacturing Base. Since the production of its first smart EV in May 2018, NIO has been breaking records of production speed and dedicated to building up its production capacity. Moreover, the production of the 300,000th car […] The post NIO Rolls 300,000th Electric Car Off Production Line appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

Stellantis N.V. and Qinomic , a company specializing in solutions for mobility and a major retrofitting equipment manufacturer, are partnering to create a proof of concept to convert internal combustion engine light commercial vehicles to electric drivetrain, while ensuring OEM quality and specifications, such as safety, durability, and type approval, are maintained.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Awarded Five Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Test

Electric Cars Report

The European test organisation Euro NCAP has announced its latest vehicle safety test results. With the ID. Buzz, a new Volkswagen model has also been awarded a “very good” rating and received the best possible score of five stars. As the Volkswagen bus of a new era, the ID. Buzz has already received many national […] The post Volkswagen ID. Buzz Awarded Five Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Test appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen AG Elli charging network now operating 400,000 charging points in Europe

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Volkswagen AG and its charging and energy brand Elli now operate 400,000 charging points in Europe—the largest charging network there, with more than 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size by adding about 200,000 new charging points. Elli most recently expanded its network in western and northern Europe by adding the Swedish energy company Vattenfall and the Dutch fast-charging specialist Fastned.

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

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Tesla sells 52,424 Model Ys and 10,069 Model 3s in China in Nov

CN EV Post

From January to November, Model Y retail sales in China increased 121.04 percent year-on-year, while Model 3 sales decreased 7.34 percent year-on-year. The post Tesla sells 52,424 Model Ys and 10,069 Model 3s in China in Nov appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Electrify America’s Newest Stations Are Awesome!

CleanTechnica EVs

On a recent road trip, I stopped in San Antonio for some juice. The Electrify America station I stopped at had recently been down for some upgrades, and it now has the company’s newest station design up and running. You can learn all about the new design here, but reading a press release and/or some […].

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Tesla Giga Berlin prepares Model Ys for deliveries

Teslarati

Tesla is preparing for its final delivery quarter of the year, and new drone footage over Gigafactory Berlin shows several Model Y vehicles being prepared for delivery. In a video by drone operator Tobias Lindh, one can see footage of the Model Ys parked in various parking lots at the factory. Tobias noted that factory deliveries started, and not only were there several Model Ys waiting for delivery, but many car carriers were picking up the vehicles.

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Lectron To Provide Tesla/NACS Connector & EVSE For Aptera

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple weeks ago, we covered Aptera’s buried announcement that it will be using the Tesla/NACS plug for its vehicle. It was expected that the company would make this choice, but it was not highlighted. Days later the company announced in a blog post (as the main topic) that it would be using the Tesla […].

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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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Tesla’s Midnight Cherry Red paint sampled in Giga Berlin

Teslarati

It seems like Elon Musk was not joking when he commented that the paint options that will be offered at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg would be special. This seems especially true for Midnight Cherry Red, an exclusive color for Model Y units produced in the Germany-based electric vehicle production facility. . Tesla formally announced the launch of Giga Berlin’s Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red paint options in October.

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Lectron Tesla-to-J1772 48-Amp Adapter Review

CleanTechnica EVs

I used to own an EV that just wasn’t suitable for road trips. When we needed to go out of town, we’d almost always take our VW Jetta instead. The car was comfortable (at least in the front seats), had decent highway gas mileage, and was generally decent for trips. But, after I traded the […].

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Why Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is the track EV you’ve waited for

EV Central

Can a performance electric car deliver the same thrills, driver involvement and engagement as a petrol equivalent? Not right now believes Albert Biermann, Executive Technical Adviser of Hyundai’s increasingly impressive N division, but good grief they’re trying. In 2023, Hyundai will introduce its first fully electric performance car, the Ioniq 5 N.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter auctions over 1K items from San Francisco office

Teslarati

Elon Musk is selling over 1,000 items from Twitter’s San Francisco office. The auctioned items range from espresso machines to stand-up desks. Twitter’s auction will start on January 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM PT and run through January 18, 2023, until 10:00 AM PT. Twitter’s auction has a few interesting items. A Twitter statue of the social media company’s blue bird is up for grabs, as well as an “@ “sculpture that also happens to be a planter.

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Tesla’s biggest supercharger site in Australia to open next month

The Driven EV News

Tesla to open its first 12-stall V3 Supercharging site in Australia early next year, as charging options expand to keep up with leap in EV uptake. The post Tesla’s biggest supercharger site in Australia to open next month appeared first on The Driven.

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Toyota changes up EV strategy to beat industry leaders Tesla & BYD

Teslarati

Toyota Motor Corp is changing its electric vehicle (EV) strategy to compete with industry leaders Tesla and BYD. Toyota will reportedly brief key suppliers on its electric vehicle strategy changes in early 2022. The company aims to narrow the gap between its EVs and those sold by Tesla and BYD. . The changes under review are said to be part of Toyota’s efforts to better compete with industry leaders in the EV sector.

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MATE’s new cargo electric bike is called the ‘SUV’ because that’s how big it is

Electrek

Electric bike maker MATE is perhaps best known for its compact folding electric bikes. But much like the automotive world, this e-bike company has bigger aspirations. And in the case of the upcoming MATE SUV electric cargo bike, those are aspirations are pretty darn big. more…. The post MATE’s new cargo electric bike is called the ‘SUV’ because that’s how big it is appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 orders in Thailand skyrocket a few days after reservations open

Teslarati

Tesla reservations for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have been skyrocketing in Thailand. Tesla has received more than 5,000 Model 3 and Model Y orders since launching in Thailand. Last Wednesday, Tesla Thailand started accepting online reservations for the Model 3 and Model Y. It aims to deliver the vehicles by Q1 2023. Tesla’s Model 3 starting price in Thailand is 1.76 million baht ($50,545).

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Tesla Insurance Grows: Where You Can Get Tesla Insurance Now

CleanTechnica EVs

Since Tesla launched its own insurance service in California nearly two years ago, the automaker has expanded the program across several U.S. states. Tesla recently expanded the insurance plan to its 12th U.S. state, and it says it eventually plans to expand to all 50 states. Tesla’s insurance plans recently expanded into Minnesota, according to […].

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Tesla Model 3 becomes giant chew toy in strange pit bull attack

Teslarati

Among the Tesla attacks that have been reported over the years, this is definitely one of the strangest. As noted by a Tesla owner in TikTok, her Model 3 was attacked by a pit bull, which resulted in the all-electric sedan coming out of the ordeal with numerous dents, scratches, and some damaged weather stripping. . Tesla owner Liv, who goes by the username @toodiesangelxx on TikTok, shared a short video of her Model 3 being attacked by a pit bull while she and her dog were inside the car.

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CleanTechnica Reader Survey — Win An eBike!

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Google Doodle honors Mária Telkes, ‘The Sun Queen’ of solar energy

Electrek

Google has replaced their homepage logo with an animated Doodle in honor of prolific solar energy scientist Mária Telkes, nicknamed “The Sun Queen.”. more…. The post Google Doodle honors Mária Telkes, ‘The Sun Queen’ of solar energy appeared first on Electrek.

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Nismo Electric Sports Car Reportedly Coming As Nissan GT-R’s EV Replacement

InsideEVs

It apparently won’t be a Nismo-tuned version of another Nissan EV, but a bespoke vehicle designed from the onset as a sports car.

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Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

EV Central

If you can’t wait for the 2027 Volkswagen Amarok battery electric ute then maybe the petrol-electric version potentially due as soon as 2025 will do. Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger.

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Tesla gives Giga TX workers living in Killeen, TX a free ride to and from work

Teslarati

Tesla has begun providing free transportation to and from Gigafactory, Texas, for workers living in Killeen, Texas. This saves employees from having to spend a fortune on gas for the long commute. Killeen is 150 miles away from the factory. The buses will either be air-conditioned or heated, depending on the weather. The Killeen Herald reported that there are a total of four charter buses marked with a sign indicating these were Tesla shuttle buses.

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Lessons Learned From 10,000 Electric Cars And 100 Million Miles

InsideEVs

Comprehensive analysis reveals sales trends, battery degradation, confusing range ratings and more.

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ID.Buzz receives 5-star safety rating ahead of Australian rollout plans

The Driven EV News

VW has received a top safety rating for its ID.Buzz electric van, people mover and camper, as it prepares to reveal its Australian rollout plans. The post ID.Buzz receives 5-star safety rating ahead of Australian rollout plans appeared first on The Driven.

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Is Rivian Build Quality Getting Worse As Production Ramps Up?

InsideEVs

This YouTuber claims build quality is deteriorating as production increases.

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Two Startups Are Bringing Fiber to the Processor

Cars That Think

If a CPU in Seoul sends a byte of data to a processor in Prague, the information covers most of the distance as light, zipping along with no resistance. But put both those processors on the same motherboard, and they’ll need to communicate over energy-sapping copper, which slow the communication speeds possible within computers. Two Silicon Valley startups, Avicena and Ayar Labs , are doing something about that longstanding limit.

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US: All-Electric Car Registrations Exceeded 600,000 By End Of October 2022

InsideEVs

Ford strengthened its position as the second most popular BEV brand.