Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Australia-based Magnis Energy Technologies Limited announced that Imperium3 New York (iM3NY) has produced its first full-sized prismatic cells ahead of schedule for limited testing and customer sampling in Q3 2021. The first cells were produced using manual settings to refine the product design for future automated production. While the volumes would increase with fully optimized and automated lines, the current phase works towards production-grade design and de-risks design unknowns involved in

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2021

Hyundai believes its first electric air taxis could lift off by 2025—years earlier than expected—even as regulation for the completely new aviation format lags. "Air taxi" has become a catchall term for small vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for use in cities as an airborne alternative to conventional ride-hailing.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

General Motors and Liebherr-Aerospace will join forces to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power generation demonstrator system for aircraft. The two companies will explore possiblities to develop an integrated system, customized to the performance and economic requirements of commercial aircraft. The construction and testing of this demonstrator—based, in part, on GM’s HYDROTEC fuel cell technology—will take place in a specialized laboratory multi-system integration testing at Liebherr-

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2021

In a major change of tack, Mazda on Thursday announced a large-scale electrification strategy, including plans for a dedicated EV platform by 2025, and other electrified models before then. Mazda has attempted to keep pace with stricter global emissions standards by increasing the efficiency of its internal-combustion engines, but now it seems the.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

ClearFlame Engine Technologies , a growing startup dedicated to the development of clean engine technology ( earlier post ), secured $2.5 million in additional financing from several investors, including the Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Illinois Corn Growers Associations. The new funding will help ClearFlame deploy pilot Class 8 trucks with its patented technology.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is focusing on renewable energy for its charging ecosystem. Mazda has a multi-tier strategy for electrifying its cars this decade, including a dedicated EV platform by 2025. The Hyundai air taxi could be testing with Uber in just a few years. And an EV startup reveals its production partner—and plans to build its EVs in.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 18, 2021

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday released more details on charging for its 2022 EQS flagship electric luxury sedan. The automaker hopes to build a brand-specific ecosystem of services that can later be used for other Mercedes EVs. The EQS will support the Plug & Charge standard, which allows drivers to simply plug in at a public station to start.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Bosch has signed a long-term agreement with cellcentric to supply electric air compressors with integrated power electronics. These compressors govern the fuel-cell system’s oxygen supply. A 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group AB, cellcentric is responsible for all activities along the entire value chain. Like Bosch, the joint venture aims to become a leading global manufacturer of fuel-cell systems.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

Maine has become the first US state to pass statewide legislation to divest from fossil fuels. LD 99 , “An Act To Require the State To Divest Itself of Assets Invested in the Fossil Fuel Industry,” was signed late Wednesday by Governor Janet Mills (D-ME). A divestment plan is now required by 2026. more… The post Maine becomes the first US state to divest from fossil fuels appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Fisker Inc. signed a binding agreement supporting manufacturing with Magna International. Along with the previously signed agreements on electric vehicle (EV) platform sharing and ADAS package, this finalizes the framework established between the two companies beginning in October 2020. Fisker and Magna also confirmed that production of the all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV is projected to start on 17 November 2022 at Magna’s manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, where they have produced more tha

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2021

Tesla’s revised documents for Gigafactory Berlin have been posted online, and they are a treasure trove of information. The documents provided some new details about Tesla’s planned 4680 battery plant in Gigafactory Berlin, which Elon Musk noted is on track to be one of the world’s largest battery production facilities. They also outlined how Tesla’s 4680 cells are produced. .

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Electric cars do not emit carbon on the road, but the generation of electricity also produces carbon emissions—far more when the power is generated from fossil fuels than from renewable energy sources. Audi is thus partnering with energy providers to support the expansion of renewable energy sources in Europe. The aim is to work with these different partners to build new wind and solar farms in various European countries by 2025, which together are expected to generate around 5 terawatt ho

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2021

In response to a Teslarati report on Starship SN16’s apparent transport to what amounts to a resting place for retired rockets, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the vehicle may still have a shot at flight. On June 16th, SpaceX technicians rolled Starship SN16 out of the Boca Chica factory’s high bay for the first time since the rocket was assembled to its full height.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Mazda Motor Corporation announced its new technology and product development plans, which include the introduction of a dedicated EV platform—SKYACTIV EV Scalable Architecture—in 2025, which can be adapted for various vehicle sizes and body types. Mazda has been continuously enhancing its internal combustion engines (SKYACTIV-X and new straight-six engines) and electrification technologies as part of the SKYACTIV Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture, which is used in transverse power

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JUNE 18, 2021

A Tesla owner is claiming that her 10-month-old infant purchased the company’s Full Self-Driving suite on accident, and she didn’t realize until she checked her monthly bank statement. The woman claims that the child got ahold of her phone and purchased the semi-autonomous driving suite by accessing the Tesla Smartphone application. The purchase is non-refundable after 48 hours, which has already elapsed.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Electrify America announced an agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide drivers of the all-electric EQS complimentary charging for two years at Electrify America EV charging stations. As the EQS luxury sedan hits showrooms this fall, its drivers will have access to ultra-fast charging at Electrify America’s more than 600 public stations across the country.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2021

The brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has finally been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, sporting an impressive 101 eMPG rating with 348 miles of all-electric range. The configuration mistakenly lists 2-inch wheels for the efficiency figures, but it can be determined this rating is for the 21″ Arachnid wheels, as the only other option is the 19″ Tempest wheels.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Canada-based Covenant Energy Ltd. has chosen Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex renewable fuel technology to produce renewable diesel from vegetable oil. The 6,500 barrels-per-day renewable diesel unit will be built in Saskatchewan, Canada, and is scheduled to go into operation early in 2024. Topsoe will also provide its H2bridge hydrogen technology based on the modular and highly efficient Haldor Topsoe Convection Reformer (HTCR) technology.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

VW has now launched the ID.4 AWD Pro, the all-wheel-drive version of its new electric SUV, in the US, and it is starting at just $36,175 with incentives. It’s the least expensive all-wheel-drive electric car in the US. more… The post VW launches ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV in the US starting at just $36,175 with incentives appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

As part of the THINKTANK Industrial Resource Strategies, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have been working with Audi on the pilot project “Chemical Recycling of plastics from automotive manufacturing.” The results of the project indicated that the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste is both technically feasible and environmentally and financially promising.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

Tesla has reportedly built its own police car based on the Model 3 electric sedan in the United Kingdom, and it plans to use it to test the UK emergency vehicle market. more… The post Tesla built its own Model 3-based police car to test the UK emergency vehicle market appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2021

The Ford F1-150 Lightning is arguably one of the most impressive all-electric pickups on the market today. Starting at a very aggressive price and designed for the F-150’s classic buyers, the Lightning seemed like a great shoo-in as the electric truck market’s next best-seller. Ford, however, has been quite reserved about the Lightning’s full pricing details, at least, until now.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

As business and national attractions begin to finally open their doors to the public and even allow full capacity, the long-overdue list of activities to do this summer and beyond is miles long. A key factor in experiencing many of these ventures requires some time in your car, and hopefully, it’s an EV — perhaps even a Tesla. Below is a detailed breakdown of what EVs garner the lowest cost per mile, as well as a list of the most (and least) affordable states to charge and drive your Tesla

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2021

The whole ground transportation sector should electrify in the next 15 years. However, when you look at the different uses cases, some seem much more logical immediately than others. Fleets that travel a lot of miles (or km) but on predictable routes or trip patterns can be exceptional cases for electrification. The lower cost of […].

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 18, 2021

We’ve got more bad news about Lordstown Motors. Following several volleys of bad mojo ending with the departure of its upper management, the EV startup has informed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday that it doesn’t have any binding purchase orders or commitments. That’s not what the company was saying several months ago.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 18, 2021

Hyundai has announced that its forthcoming IONIQ 5 electric car will be available with a choice of three trim levels in the UK. Kicking the range off is the SE Connect trim which comes with smart 12.3-inch LCD audio, visual and nav system complete with DAB radio, Apple Car Play and Android connectivity, wireless phone charging, rear view camera and smart navigation-based cruise control.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2021

Look ma, no leaking underground storage tanks: Australia launches new green hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicle refueling station.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

We’ve not seen excitement over an EV quite like the furvor over the F-150 Lightning – and for good reason. The F-150 package combined with the ability to use the huge battery power to power a worksite or back up a home combined with the speed and power of EVs is a tantalizing cocktail. But potential customers have only been treated so far with base prices and spec packages.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2021

Tesla, Volvo, Cadillac, Lexus, and Navya are five car companies under investigation by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for crashes that occurred while Advanced Driver Assistance Systems were activated, the agency said. The NHTSA released a list of 36 total accidents that occurred in the United States, dating back as far as June 2016.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2021

Lincoln says its first all electric car is coming next year. Audi says it may be all electric by 2035.

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

Super73 rolled out a pile of new electric bike models last year with several new high-end models. Now the company is focusing on the other end of its lineup with a big new update to the brands popular entry-level model. The result: the brand-new Super73-ZX electric bike. more… The post Super73 launches big update to its lowest cost electric bike with Super73-ZX appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2021

Omar Sultan, who took delivery of his new Tesla Model S Plaid a few days ago, has been sharing some of his experiences. In his latest video, he talks about his continued yoke adventures and how they are helping him to break old habits while building new muscle memory. For those who may not realize, […].

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Electrek

JUNE 18, 2021

We’ve got quite a few new green deals for you to browse through today. We’re going to take a look at a new low on METAKOO’s e-bike and how it can save in more ways than one, including how it keeps extra cash in your pocket. Plus, there’s discounts on smart sprinkler controllers to keep your watering under control. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike deals today, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2021

Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon The average British car sits parked for more than 95% of the time, and when used rarely travels very far: well under half the journeys undertaken by car are under five miles. Some 29% of cars drive less than 5,000 miles in a year. A large proportion of […].

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