Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2023

Coal trains and terminal operations add a significant amount of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) pollution to urban areas—more so than other freight or passenger trains— according to a study conducted in Richmond, California, by the University of California, Davis. The open-access paper, published in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health , is the first study of coal train particulate pollution in a US urban area.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2023

An electric sedan prototype developed by failed Saab savior NEVS, showcasing in-wheel motors, has surfaced in the wake of the company's shutdown. NEVS bought the remains of Saab after the Swedish automaker went bankrupt in 2011. It once planned to launch a series of four electric vehicles for China, all built on the Phoenix platform that was going.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2023

Stanford researchers, with a colleague from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, have developed a simple and environmentally sound way to make ammonia with tiny droplets of water and nitrogen from the air. An open-access paper on their work is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Water (H 2 O) microdroplets are sprayed onto a magnetic iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) and Nafion-coated graphite mesh using compressed N 2 or air as the nebulizing gas.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2023

Daimler Truck North America announced a $650 million joint venture to develop charging and hydrogen-fueling infrastructure for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Called Greenlane, the joint venture was started in 2022 by Daimler, utility NextEra Energy Resources, and investment firm BlackRock Alternatives. It plans to add charging.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2023

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. The calculated relative amounts of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases from eight different energy sources are shown in the table below.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2023

The 2023 Honda Accord lineup—including the Accord Hybrid—has achieved top crash-test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the agency revealed on Friday. Improved side-impact protection, part of the redesign the Accord lineup received for 2023, is partly to credit for the top showing. It now achieves a.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

Tesla has reached a global Supercharger placement milestone after expanding in key markets, making it easier than ever to charge your Tesla. For those who have never driven an electric vehicle, one of the primary concerns of EV ownership is access to charging no matter where they would like to go. Now, Tesla has announced that it is one step closer to thoroughly addressing this concern, if it hasn’t already , as it announced on Twitter that it now operates over 5,000 Supercharger sites glo

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Europe’s first solar-covered cycling path has made its debut in the German city of Freiburg, in the Black Forest – here’s the lowdown on the pilot project. more… The post Europe just got its first solar-covered cycling path appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 1, 2023

The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love as well as some gripes. This and more, here at.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker, the world’s largest tool company , just launched the largest privately funded onsite solar farm in Kentucky. more… The post The world’s largest tool company debuts Kentucky’s largest private onsite solar farm appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over half a million sales last month, up 23% year over year (YoY), pulling the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 1.3 million units. Share-wise, with March showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 34% market share!

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

The E-Transit Type A school bus, which Ford showcased back in March , is now available for order from Collins Bus Corporation , one of the leading US school bus manufacturers. more… The post Ford and Collins share specs for E-transit electric school bus, orders open today appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

While SpaceX is clearly good at delivering satellites to orbit quickly and efficiently, they almost always put on a beautiful show for the locals and thousands of viewers watching online, and this launch was no different. Launching at 8:26 PM ET, the Falcon Heavy lifted off under dark skies. The rocket ascended back into the sunlight about 3 minutes into the flight, which illuminated the exhaust plume into a beautiful orangeish color.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

Here at CleanTechnica, we’re all about using electric vehicles in as many ways as possible and with Tesla’s Camp Mode, their vehicles have become popular for weekend warriors road, trippers and full-time campers alike. We’ve been following the Living In Tesla YouTube channel since creator and host Jimmy Cheung launched it.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

Tesla flexed its Model Y All-Wheel-Drive as the most efficient electric SUV ever built in a Tweet on Sunday, which showed the vehicle’s energy usage compared to some of the most notable competitors on the market. Tesla has always strived to create an extremely efficient vehicle , and through its years of R&D, as well as many years of expertise in EV manufacturing, it has successfully created some of the most energy-efficient cars in the sector.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

General Motors (GM), through its joint venture, SGMW, began sales of its Wuling Bingo on March 29 with a starting price of 59,800 yuan ($8,500). After only a month, SGMW revealed 16,383 Bingo deliveries as the automaker continues to gain market share in China’s booming EV sector. more… The post GM lures buyers in China with new Wuling Bingo EV starting at under $10K with fun features appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

DAF’s all new assembly plant for battery-electric trucks was officially opened last week by Micky Adriaansens, the Dutch minister of Economic Affairs and Climate. We are finally starting to see some traction in the electrification of commercial vehicles.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Over the weekend, a Rivian R1T model was spotted in Germany with plates registered in Graz, Austria, suggesting a possible connection to contract vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr. Is this the sign of what we’ve all been waiting for? more… The post Rivian R1T spotted in Germany – A sign of what’s to come? appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 1, 2023

GWM ORA has officially revealed its next model to launch into the UK; a fully electric premium saloon that shares the brand’s distinctive retro-futuristic design DNA. This exciting new model is expected to go on sale in Q1 2024, with specifications, pricing and name due to be announced in the coming months. GWM ORA recently […] The post GWM ORA reveals the next model destined for the UK market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

Colorado Teardrops has announced two new patent-pending models of its teardrop camping trailers that are inspired by its classic line of teardrop trailers.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 1, 2023

The Kia EV9 offers superior cabin comfort – even in the most extreme conditions. In the development process, Kia vehicles are tested in extreme heat and cold to ensure – among other things – their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are up to the challenge. The company’s latest e-SUV was no exception. The […] The post HVAC system of Kia EV9 ensures more comfort for the whole family appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Monsoon Wind, Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm, is Laos’ first wind project, and it’s also the region’s first cross-border wind power plant. more… The post Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm just broke ground appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 1, 2023

Chinese smart electric vehicle maker XPENG announced its vehicle delivery results for April 2023. In April 2023, XPENG delivered 7,079 smart EVs. Launched in March 2023, the new P7i sports sedan continues to gather strong order intake momentum. The Company is significantly ramping up production which will accelerate customer deliveries of the P7i in the […] The post XPENG Announces EV Delivery Results for April 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

EV start-up Lordstown (RIDE) just hit another major hurdle in its journey to bring the Endurance electric pickup to market. According to an SEC filing on Monday, Lordstown may be facing bankruptcy after Foxconn , which has been a lifeline for the company thus far, signaled an end to their investment agreement. more… The post Lordstown’s Endurance EV pickup may be a pipe dream after all, as Foxconn deal falls through appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2023

General Motors built cars on the N Platform and its derivatives from the 1985 through 2005 model years, and five-speed manual transmissions were available on various N-based machines throughout that time. Very few American buyers of these cars were willing to operate three pedals by the dawn of the 21st century, but I have managed to find a five-speed-equipped Olds Alero in a Denver self-service car graveyard.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Tesla has inexplicably decided to stop taking orders for the Model S and Model X orders in several of right-hand drive markets. more… The post Tesla inexplicably stops taking Model S/X orders in a bunch of right-hand drive markets appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted testing once again as mass production of the vehicle looms into focus. Easily the most anticipated vehicle of 2023 is the Tesla Cybertruck. With hundreds of thousands of reservations estimated and fans eagerly awaiting a full reveal in Q3 of this year , the Cybertruck has never been closer to market introduction than today.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

General Motors (GM) is preparing to launch its new Silverado EV later this year with plans to build a $200 million electric vehicle parts plant. The new parts plant will support the production of GM’s new electric truck, which is expected to ramp up in the second half of the year. more… The post GM gearing up for the new Silverado EV pickup with $200M parts plant investment appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MAY 1, 2023

No one is believing the narrative the CEO and CFO are saying. This is indeed worrying. Chinese companies have filed for bankruptcies all over the world. I fear this company is going in that direction.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are popular off-roading vehicles thanks to their versatile applications in agriculture, hunting, recreation, other general off-road riding scenarios. As electric vehicle technology continues to progress, the time is coming for electric UTVs to bring significant change to the industry. more… The post Believe it or not, electric UTVs will revolutionize the off-roading industry – here’s how appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

Tesla has been expanding the Fremont Factory, filings have shown in the past months, but now it is applying to install what is likely more battery manufacturing equipment in the plant. We have been tracking the progress at the Fremont Factory for years, and as we reported last year, Tesla was building batteries and battery packs on the second floor of the plant.

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CN EV Post

MAY 1, 2023

@Netlist In reply to Netlist. Being able to “offload” an out of date battery for a more technologically advanced battery could help potential residual values. Something NIO investors will likely track.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2023

Tesla claims that its Model Y AWD is the “most efficient ‘SUV’ ever built”, but it’s not even Tesla’s most efficient SUV ever made. more… The post Tesla claims Model Y AWD is ‘most efficient SUV ever’, but it’s not even Tesla’s most efficient SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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CN EV Post

MAY 1, 2023

At this time it may be wise to walk back the guidance around 200k+ units. Not a lot of upside to holding out hope for retail investors. Also anyone who talks to the press about 3.0 platform should be fired immediately. Investors should tighten their seatbelts.

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