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Max-Planck-Institut team uses ammonia for direct reduction for more sustainable steel production

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung have developed a method to make sustainable steel by reducing solid iron oxides with hydrogen released from ammonia. An open-access paper on their work is published in the journal Advanced Science. In their study, the researchers show that ammonia-based reduction of iron oxide proceeds through an autocatalytic reaction, is kinetically as effective as hydrogen-based direct reduction, yields the same metallization, and can be industrially r

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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and function

Green Car Reports

By the numbers, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S. In the data age where we are ruled by algorithms, the favorable numeric data of the Ioniq 6 is impressive. Yet Hyundai’s latest sedan is.

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BMW Motorrad presents BMW iFace; anti-theft face and eye recognition system

Green Car Congress

BMW Motorrad is introducing BMW iFace—a face recognition system that makes the previous ignition key superfluous and complements the existing Keyless Go technology. BMW iFace was developed in cooperation with Professor Dr Gerhard Lesjöh, head of the institute for ophthalmology at the University of Munich. The system offers facial recognition of the rider’s face on the one hand and also an iris-cornea comparison of the eyes for definite identification on the other.

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Study: Brands not meeting EV demand will lose market share

Green Car Reports

Automakers that don't meet growing demand for EVs will gradually lose market share and struggle to find buyers for internal-combustion vehicles, Consumer Reports predicts. A recent study by the publication's advocacy arm found that constricted supplies of EVs are creating pent-up demand that will play out over the next few years, reducing the.

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

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bp pulse and Uber team up on driver charging

Green Car Congress

bp and Uber announced a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s commitment to become a zero-tailpipe emissions mobility platform in the US, Canada and Europe by 2030 and globally by 2040. The agreement, thought to be an industry first between a ride-hailing platform and an integrated energy company, will see the companies use their global footprints to help drivers transition to EVs by providing access to reliable and convenient charging

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Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion

The Driven EV News

New battery developed by researchers in US could provide "thousand mile" range for EVs and open up new possibilities for long-haul transport and electric planes. The post Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla (TSLA) confirms new record deliveries, beats expectations

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has confirmed its Q1 2023 delivery and production numbers – confirming a new record quarter for both and beating expectations. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) confirms new record deliveries, beats expectations appeared first on Electrek.

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Yara and Enbridge to develop and construct a low-carbon blue ammonia project at Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center

Green Car Congress

Yara Clean Ammonia, a Yara International ASA company, and Enbridge Inc. signed a letter of intent to develop and construct jointly a world-scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility as equal partners. The proposed facility, which includes autothermal reforming with carbon capture, will be located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC) near Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Gas Cars Are Embarrassingly Uncompetitive — Lifecycle Cost Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica has published many excellent 5-year total cost of ownership (TCO) articles comparing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) against similar internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). A 5-year timeframe is the norm for this type of analysis since many people flip their vehicles at this point.

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Breaking: Tesla delivers 422k and produces 440k vehicles in Q1 2023

Teslarati

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) has released its vehicle delivery and production report for the first quarter of 2023. As per the electric vehicle maker, Tesla was able to produce over 440,000 vehicles and deliver more than 422,000 electric cars in Q1 2023. Specifically, Tesla produced a total of 421,371 Model 3/Y and 19,437 Model S/Model X from January to March, totaling 440,808 vehicles.

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

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BYD sells 207,080 NEVs in Mar, up 6.9% from Feb

CN EV Post

In the first quarter, BYD sold 552,076 NEVs, up 92.81 percent year-on-year, but down 19.22 percent from the fourth quarter of last year. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK BYD sold 207,080 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in March, up 97.45 percent from 104,878 units in the same month last year and up 6.93 percent from 193,655 units in February, according to data released today.

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Wright’s Law Spells Doom For Legacy Auto Around The World

CleanTechnica EVs

In this article, I explain how Wright’s Law is impacting legacy auto sales in the US, Europe, and China, explaining the factors most affecting each market. Background On Wright’s Law ARK Investment Management has been promoting Wright’s Law for years.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: Is any other automaker delivering more value in high-tech EVs right now?

Electrek

As we approach summer deliveries of Hyundai’s upcoming electric streamliner – the IONIQ 6 – I got the chance to. The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: Is any other automaker delivering more value in high-tech EVs right now? appeared first on Electrek.

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XPENG Announces EV Delivery Results for March and Q1 2023

Electric Cars Report

XPENG Inc., a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, announced its vehicle delivery results for March and the first quarter 2023. In March 2023, XPENG delivered 7,002 Smart EVs, representing a 17% increase over the prior month. Total deliveries for the first quarter of 2023 reached 18,230 vehicles. The new sports sedan P7i, launched in March for the […] The post XPENG Announces EV Delivery Results for March and Q1 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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 Gigafactory Texas achieves production of 4,000 cars in a week, but trails behind Berlin

Electrek

Tesla Gigafactory Texas has achieved a new production milestone of 4,000 cars in a week, but the factory trails behind Gigafactory Berlin in its friendly production ramp-up competition. more… The post Tesla Gigafactory Texas achieves production of 4,000 cars in a week, but trails behind Berlin appeared first on Electrek.

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BrewDog — Electric Vehicle Oasis

CleanTechnica EVs

Nestled under the giant Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, the BrewDog craft brewery is an oasis for electric vehicles. BrewDog aims to be a good corporate citizen with its “Make Earth Great Again” campaign.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2023

Electrek

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

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BYD Launches The Tang SUV, Han Flagship Sedan, & Yuan Plus In Mexico!

CleanTechnica EVs

The electric mobility sector is starting to get really exciting now, as a lot of the firms that manufacture electric vehicles are starting to seriously ramp up production.

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Tesla Cybertruck production is close, new details from Elon Musk reveal

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed yesterday that he walked the Cybertruck production line for several hours yesterday, basically revealing that the first phases of the all-electric pickup’s manufacturing are close. “Walked whole Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas for several hours earlier today – gonna be awesome!” Musk said yesterday on Twitter. “Feels like the future.” Feels like the future — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 2, 2023 Musk’s Tweet revealed one thi

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Tesla delivers record 422,875 vehicles globally in Q1

CN EV Post

Tesla 's first-quarter deliveries were higher than BYD 's 264,647 passenger BEVs, but lower than the latter's 552,076 NEVs, including PHEVs. Tesla saw record electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in the first quarter, as price cuts reinvigorated demand. The US EV maker delivered 422,875 units worldwide in the first quarter, up 36.39 percent from 310,048 units a year earlier and up 4.34 percent from 405,278 in the fourth quarter, according to its announcement on April 2.

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SUPER73 announces the world’s fastest charging electric motorcycle

Teslarati

SUPER73, a leader in the e-bike market, is now looking to enter the electric motorcycle segment and has announced it will do so with the world’s fastest-charging electric motorcycle. SUPER73 has been in the development of its C1X electric motorcycle for over a year now, and up until today, the brand has been incredibly tight-lipped about the project.

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BYD Mar sales breakdown: Qin 40,850, Song 40,510

CN EV Post

The Qin family of models sold a record 40,850 units in March, surpassing the Song family's 40,510 units to become the best-selling BYD model for the month. BYD today announced its new energy vehicle (NEV) sales for March and later provided a breakdown of the figures for different models. The Qin family of models sold a record 40,850 units in March, making it the highest-selling BYD model for the month and contributing 19.8 percent of the NEV maker's passenger NEV sales in March.

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Tesla Giga Texas hits new milestone with 4,000 Model Y production in one week

Teslarati

Tesla recently posted a new milestone for Giga Texas, with the electric vehicle maker announcing that the facility has successfully produced 4,000 Model Y crossovers in a week. The update was posted by Tesla on its official Twitter account. Tesla commemorated Giga Texas’ milestone by posting a short aerial video of the facility’s workers posing and celebrating around a Model Y.

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BYD doubles EV sales in March as it chases down Tesla to be world’s biggest

The Driven EV News

BYD reveals it has nearly doubled sales of EVs in March, as it chases down Tesla, which also released record breaking sales, to be world's biggest. The post BYD doubles EV sales in March as it chases down Tesla to be world’s biggest appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Cybertruck Spied Testing On Fremont Test Track

InsideEVs

Tesla is ramping up its development efforts ahead of the imminent start of production this summer.

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Reversible “plug and play” electrification kit released for iconic Porsche 911

The Driven EV News

Electric vehicle conversions for classic cars keep originality, yet give them a new life fit for the 21st century. The post Reversible “plug and play” electrification kit released for iconic Porsche 911 appeared first on The Driven.

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Sandy Munro Tells It Like It Is

EV Club of CT

Sandy Munro Unfiltered Sandy Munro, famous for his willingness to express his (highly informed) opinions in a direct and unfiltered manner, joined the EV Club for a conversation on March 21st. The video has been.

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Driving electric between Sydney and Melbourne is 37 pct cheaper than petrol, data shows

The Driven EV News

New data shows electric road trips between Sydney and Melbourne can be 37% cheaper than the average petrol powered trip. But still no data on network uptime rates. The post Driving electric between Sydney and Melbourne is 37 pct cheaper than petrol, data shows appeared first on The Driven.

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Ola electric announces price drop for its S1 Pro

Electric Vehicles India

Ola S1 Pro is now available at Rs 1,24,999, a reduction from its earlier price. Ola Electric’s CEO, Mr. Bhavish Aggarwal, on Friday tweeted that the beginning price for the Ola S1 Pro has been reduced to 1,24,999. Friday EOD. Emotions of our leadership team right after we announced the price drop. The OLA S1 Pro, now at ₹ 1,24,999. The end of ICE age is near!

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US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased By 69% In March 2023

InsideEVs

Is it due to the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit or supply constraints?

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Stellantis to produce electric commercial van in Portugal

Teslarati

Stellantis recently announced its plans to produce electric commercial vans in Portugal. The OEM’s CEO Carlos Tavares stated that Stellantis’ Mangualde Production Center in Portugal will produce battery electric light commercial vehicles (LCV). “We are proud to announce that Mangualde will enter a new era with the production of large series of battery electric vans in Portugal to provide indispensable solutions for our business customers,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.

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US: In March Hyundai Delivered The First 222 Ioniq 6

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 remains above 2,000 units per month, but it's weakening year-over-year.

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EV Radar, March 2023

Noodoe

News from the EV and EV support market. Learn what's been happening and who the movers and shakers were this month. The post EV Radar, March 2023 appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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Tesla Delivers Record-Setting 422,875 Cars In Q1 2023

InsideEVs

The numbers are in and it proved to be a huge quarter for Tesla.

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