Mon.Dec 26, 2022

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Faction introduces driverless delivery in SF Bay Area; Cocola Bakery first partner

Green Car Congress

Faction Technology, a driverless-technology company offering solutions that solve inefficiencies in micro-logistics and vehicles on demand, is bringing driverless delivery to portions of the San Francisco Bay Area. Faction’s first partner is Cocola Bakery, which is using Faction to deliver to its customers around the metro region. Deliveries will be made in lightweight, electric vehicles based on three wheel EV platforms from Arcimoto and from ElectraMeccanica.

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Audi plans to make EVs at all its global factories before 2030

Green Car Reports

Audi will build EVs at all of its global plants before 2030 ahead of a planned phase-out of internal-combustion models, the automaker said Thursday in a press release. The automaker will introduce only all-electric models globally beginning in 2026, and aims to phase out production of internal-combustion vehicles by 2033, but prior to that EVs and.

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Stellantis to acquire stake in Faurecia/Michelin hydrogen company Symbio

Green Car Congress

Faurecia, a company of the Group FORVIA, Michelin and Stellantis announced the start of exclusive negotiations for Stellantis to acquire a substantial stake in Symbio, a provider ofzero-emission hydrogen mobility, to become a significant player along with existing shareholders Faurecia and Michelin. Symbio’s technical roadmap perfectly matches with Stellantis’ hydrogen roll-out plans in Europe and in the US.

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US companies are producing heat pumps that work below -20F

Electrek

Heating and cooling equipment multinational Johnson Controls has developed an air source heat pump prototype that can operate in temperatures below -20F (-29C) as part of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. more…. The post US companies are producing heat pumps that work below -20F appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Fukuoka Prefecture and CJPT partner to expand fuel cell mobility adoption

Green Car Congress

Fukuoka Prefecture and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have entered a partnership agreement that includes jointly implementing initiatives to expand the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles (FC mobility) for vehicles in the logistics industry, public transportation, and official government use. The aim is to advance the development of a hydrogen society to achieve carbon neutrality.

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A New Treatment for Arthritis: Vagus-Nerve Stimulation

Cars That Think

Monique Robroek once had such crippling arthritis that, even with the best available medications, she struggled to walk across a room. But thanks to an electronic implant fitted under her skin, she managed to wean herself off all her drugs and live pain-free for nearly a decade—until recently, when a viral illness made her rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare up again.

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Stellantis to Acquire Stake in Symbio to Boost Hydrogen Van Offering

Electric Cars Report

Stellantis NV announced plans to buy a stake in Symbio, a Faurecia Michelin Hydrogen Company, as the automotive giant tries to bolster its low-emissions offerings. Stellantis plans to acquire a substantial stake in Symbio to become a significant player along with existing shareholders Faurecia and Michelin, with closing of the transaction expected for the first half of […] The post Stellantis to Acquire Stake in Symbio to Boost Hydrogen Van Offering appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla owner goes viral after his car would not charge in the cold

Electrek

A Tesla owner’s video went viral after he couldn’t get his Model S to charge at a Supercharger station in the cold. more…. The post Tesla owner goes viral after his car would not charge in the cold appeared first on Electrek.

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Buick reveals Electra E5 midsize electric SUV for Chinese market

Electric Cars Report

Buick will soon introduce the all-electric Electra E5, the brand’s first production vehicle developed on the Ultium platform in China. The large five-seat midsize electric SUV was developed based on the insights of mainstream Chinese consumers and their preferences for premium, high-quality electric mobility. It incorporates Buick’s all-new EV design, offering forward-looking styling, exceptional spaciousness […] The post Buick reveals Electra E5 midsize electric SUV for Chinese market app

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EVs Enhanced To Offer 16 Blade LFP Battery Packs For Nissan Leaf

CleanTechnica EVs

The 16 Blade Battery from EVs Enhanced is a liquid cooled direct replacement for the original battery in the Nissan Leaf.

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

Brief

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Tesla driver shaken but unharmed after getting involved in 30-car pileup

Teslarati

Driving on icy roads is never an easy task. There’s a small margin of error, and even a slight miscalculation could result in a serious accident involving numerous vehicles. Such an event happened near the town of Kittitas, Washington, earlier this month. Fortunately for Tesla owner Joe Adams, he was driving his electric car when he came upon the pileup.

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How to Knit an Electric Car

CleanTechnica EVs

In a true sign that battery electric cars have now gone mainstream in Australia, The Australian Women’s Weekly has just featured an article about the MG ZS EV. The copy was supplied by MG and was (as you would expect) overwhelmingly positive. MG (owned by SAIC) has a well established and trusted dealership network throughout […].

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Winemaker goes from high energy bill to added profit using his Nissan LEAF’s solar energy storage capabilities

Electrek

Facing rising electricity costs that climbed to around $6,000 a year, one winemaker decided he had had enough. Joseph Evans first installed a solar energy system to power his entire property while the sun was out. However, he wanted to take it a step further. So, he started using his Nissan LEAF with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities to store energy during the day to power the property at night — which reduces cost and even adds an extra profit stream since he can sell the excess back to the gr

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Sandy Munro: Tesla Is “Engineering At The Speed Of Thought”

CleanTechnica EVs

Sandy Munro recently gave an extended Q&A at TeslaCon Florida 2022. I was there as well, to give a presentation on the state of the EV market and market trends. I recorded Sandy’s Q&A and was happy I did, as it was full of gems and other minerals. Below are a few video snippets of […].

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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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Nio unveils ES8 and EC7 coupe SUV, an e-tron rival with market-leading aerodynamics

Electrek

During Nio day 2022, the Chinese EV marker revealed two flagship SUVs, a refresh of the ES8 and the EC7 coupe SUV, which Nio claims features market-leading aerodynamics, a possible Audi e-tron rival. more…. The post Nio unveils ES8 and EC7 coupe SUV, an e-tron rival with market-leading aerodynamics appeared first on Electrek.

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Australian Road Infrastructure Services Company, Evolution Group, To Convert Its ICE Vehicles To Electric In Partnership With Tembo

CleanTechnica EVs

The Toyota Hilux pickup is one of the preferred workhorse in many sectors. It is used extensively by companies in the construction sector. Over 19 million Toyota Hiluxes have been sold worldwide since it was launched some decades ago. The Toyota Hilux could finally be getting an electric version. Recently, Toyota unveiled the Toyota Hilux […].

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Tesla Fremont Factory fills up outbound lot with vehicles on Christmas Eve

Teslarati

It’s the final stretch of Q4 2022, and Tesla is once more engaged in an end-of-quarter delivery push. This is hinted at in the company’s recent strategies to push more vehicle sales — such as the rollout of discounts — as well as the strong stream of vehicles coming out of Tesla’s EV plant in California, the Fremont Factory. While the Fremont Factory is not specifically designed for Tesla’s vehicles like Gigafactory Shanghai, Giga Berlin, and Gigafactory Texas, it is stil

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Riga Soon Getting Its First Solaris E-Buses

CleanTechnica EVs

Rīgas Satiksme, a Latvian carrier, has made another advancement toward e-mobility. Soon, Riga’s bus fleet will welcome its first Solaris electric buses. The contract is for the delivery of 35 “Urbino 12” electric buses, with an option to add an additional 17 buses. The basic contract has a total value of more than €19 million […].

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Tesla takes delivery of Kuka production line robots amid Cybertruck preparations

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is hard at work in its efforts to prepare Gigafactory Texas for the production of the Cybertruck. As per observations from the electric vehicle community, for example, it would seem that numerous new production line robots have arrived at the Austin, Texas facility recently. . While all eyes are on Tesla’s vehicle production during the final days of the year, Giga Texas has also been busy setting up its next production line.

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Oregon Joins Other US States In Adopting The Life-Saving Advanced Clean Cars II Standards

CleanTechnica EVs

Oregon Environmental Quality Commission adopts Advanced Clean Car II Rule All new vehicle sales in the state to be electric battery or plug-in hybrid by 2035 model year Statewide, OR—The Environmental Quality Commission adopted rules Monday (3-1) to require all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in Oregon to be zero emissions by 2035. The commission […].

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo. *Un SUV Da Guida. *A driver’s SUV. In any language it is the same for the muscular, attractive, powerful, unique and rare 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo. Rare because not many are sold in the United States and, unless you are in a major market, they will be hard to spot in the wild. This, of course, is too bad as the more people that have the opportunity to own a Levante Trofeo, the better.

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4,000 Tembo e-LV EV Conversion Kits For Kenyan Utility Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the best ways to accelerate the transition to electric mobility is to convert the current fleet of ICE vehicles around the world to electric. Streamlining conversion kits to zone in on a particular model is one way of ensuring that significant volumes of ICE vehicles can be converted by targeting fleet operators and […].

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Tesla China addresses Giga Shanghai’s reported production shutdown

Teslarati

Tesla China has shared a response addressing the reported shutdown of Gigafactory Shanghai’s production. The EV maker’s comments came amidst mainstream media reports claiming that Giga Shanghai has suspended production since Saturday. Over the weekend, Reuters noted that Gigafactory Shanghai had canceled its morning shift. The publication also claimed that the EV maker had informed all workers at the plant that they could start their break.

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Tesla Community Gets Into The Christmas Spirit, + Christmas “Electric Vehicle Association of America” 1912 Ad

CleanTechnica EVs

Season’s greetings … and Merry Christmas to all those in the Tesla and EV community! Hopefully, you’ve been treated to some great gifts under the Christmas tree. Whether you received a nerdy Christmas sweater or a dorky dreidel (yeah, I got one) this holiday season, let’s face it — what you really wanted was something for […].

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This new three-passenger electric trike replaces a car for hauling kids around town

Electrek

Bicycle maker Sixthreezero has just unveiled its newest e-bike, which takes the form of a rickshaw-style electric trike that comes with a mouthful of a name: the “EVRY journey Tricycle 750W with Passenger Seat.” The overloaded name underscores the heavy-hauling ability of the new e-trike, which is designed with a rear bench to carry two passengers in addition to the main rider. more….

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SpaceX has 100 Starlink terminals in Iran 

Teslarati

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX has almost 100 Starlink terminals active in Iran. SpaceX activated Starlink services in Iran in September, supporting the United States’ stance on providing internet freedom and free flow of information to Iranians. Unlike Ukraine, SpaceX does not have the cooperation of the Iranian government to expand Starlink services in the country.

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Baidu plans to put 200 additional driverless vehicles into operation in 2023

CN EV Post

Baidu's self-driving unit Apollo plans to put 200 fully driverless vehicles into operation in China in 2023 to create the world's largest driverless operations service area. The post Baidu plans to put 200 additional driverless vehicles into operation in 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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SpaceX’s last Starlink launch of 2022 is a bit of a mystery

Teslarati

In a strange twist, SpaceX says that its next Starlink mission will launch 54 satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO), implying that they’re roughly the same size as the V1.5 satellites it’s already launching – not the larger V2 or V2 Mini satellites hinted in recent FCC filings. However, the data SpaceX provided also shows that those 54 satellites are headed to an orbit that only matches the company’s next-generation Starlink Gen2 (V2) constellation.

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China downgrades Covid control in decisive break with zero-Covid policy

CN EV Post

This is another major adjustment to the Covid control policy since China began implementing strict Class A infectious disease prevention and control measures on January 20, 2020. The post China downgrades Covid control in decisive break with zero-Covid policy appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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How technological advancements have reshaped how we celebrate Christmas

Innovation News Network

Christmas has been a tradition for hundreds of years, but technological advancements and the internet have changed the way we celebrate. The post How technological advancements have reshaped how we celebrate Christmas appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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How is China's NEV industry faring as Covid wave sweeps country? CICC explains

CN EV Post

Major automakers including BYD, Tesla, NIO, and Li Auto were relatively unaffected, as they all have a certain level of order backlog, according to CICC. The post How is China's NEV industry faring as Covid wave sweeps country? CICC explains appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2022

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…. The post Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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GAC Aion teases Hyper GT, 2nd model of its Hyper brand

CN EV Post

The Hyper GT will make its debut at the Guangzhou auto show on December 30 and could be priced at around RMB 300,000 ($43,110). The post GAC Aion teases Hyper GT, 2nd model of its Hyper brand appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Reducing EVSE Install Costs with Early Planning

Setec Powerr

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, or EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), is a crucial aspect of the transition to electric transportation. However, the cost of installing electric vehicle supply equipment can be a barrier for individuals, businesses, and communities looking to switch to electric vehicles. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the costs of electric vehicle supply equipment installation through careful planning and coordination.