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Moog and Komatsu to demonstrate fully electric wheel loader

Green Car Congress

Moog has collaborated with Komatsu to build a fully electric compact wheel loader machine. The companies will demonstrate the connected and automation-ready, zero-emission, battery-powered machine at bauma 2022 from 24-30 October at Messe München. Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system.

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Off-the-grid Hotel Hyundai is powered solely by Ioniq 5 EVs

Green Car Reports

A pop-up hotel powered entirely by EVs has opened in the United Kingdom. It's called Hotel Hyundai, and it helps demonstrate the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability the automaker is building into its vehicles. V2L allows cars to discharge power, and is even approved for EV-to-EV charging. In this case, a fleet of Ioniq 5 hatchbacks provides power for.

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Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Green Car Congress

The top 10 global producers of Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles are all Asian companies, according to an analysis posted on the Visual Capitalist. Chinese companies make up 56% of the EV battery market, followed by Korean companies (26%) and Japanese manufacturers (10%). China-based CATL, the world’s top supplier, expanded its market share from 32% in 2021 to 34% in 2022.

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Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV, hybrid, and PHEV up their efficiency credentials

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Kia Niro lineup is the second generation of the Korean brand’s most energy- and fuel-efficient model. Like the Niro that first arrived in 2017, it’s offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric versions. On sale now, the 2023 Niro Hybrid is the least expensive, starting at $27,785 and topping out around $35,000 (all.

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

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Cellforce Group and Dürr successfully establish joint mass production process for double-sided electrode coating

Green Car Congress

The Cellforce Group and Dürr have jointly commissioned a high-tech coating facility for high-performance battery cells in Bietigheim-Bissingen. The Cellforce Group, a joint venture of Porsche and battery specialist CUSTOMCELLS, successfully built up the mass production process for coating its electrodes over the past twelve months, relying on the knowledge, technology, and direct proximity to machinery and plant manufacturer Dürr.

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William Li says NIO open to buy option in 4 European countries

CN EV Post

NIO has underestimated the enthusiasm of many users for buying its cars, and the company is open to the buy option and will prepare further, Li said. The post William Li says NIO open to buy option in 4 European countries appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Polestar's first Polestar Destination in China opens in Shenzhen

CN EV Post

Polestar Destinations are located on the outskirts of the city and occupy a larger area than Polestar Spaces, which are located in the heart of the city. The post Polestar's first Polestar Destination in China opens in Shenzhen appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Technology to Defense Innovation Unit

Electric Cars Report

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. GM Defense will leverage GM’s most advanced battery technology, the Ultium Platform, as it works to meet DIU’s requirement for a scalable design that can […] The post GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Technology to Defense Innovation Unit appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Amazon will spend €1 billion on electric vans and trucks in Europe

Electrek

Amazon announced that it will spend €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe over the next five years, according to Reuters. more…. The post Amazon will spend €1 billion on electric vans and trucks in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Polestar reports global volumes for the Q3 of 2022 and confirms full year outlook

Electric Cars Report

Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar delivered 9,215 vehicles in the third quarter of 2022, bringing the total year-to-date to about 30,400 cars for the first nine months of 2022, up 100% year-on-year. A recent ramp up in production following Covid-19 disruptions in China earlier in the year has resulted in significantly higher production rates […] The post Polestar reports global volumes for the Q3 of 2022 and confirms full year outlook appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

Brief

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SpaceX drone ship captures Falcon 9 ‘jellyfish’ from a new angle

Teslarati

Following a rare two-day technical delay that ended an opportunity for SpaceX to break a significant record , the company still managed to put on a show with its third Falcon 9 launch in three days and seven hours. Thanks to a coincidental alignment of orbital mechanics, Falcon 9’s third launch last week lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) at 7:05 pm EDT on Saturday, October 5th – five minutes after sunset.

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Tesla Vehicles Automatically Open Windows & Doors When Submerged Under Water

CleanTechnica EVs

Hurricane Ian has brought stories of how a solar-powered community fared much better than most, how a Ford F-150 Lightning kept some lives in full comfort while the neighborhood was lacking electricity, and how a Tesla Model X escaped floodwaters, but we’re not done with the Hurricane Ian–related cleantech stories yet. One more that just […].

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Tesla China sells record 83,135 vehicles from Giga Shanghai in September: CPCA

Teslarati

Tesla China hit another record in September, with the company selling 83,135 wholesale units over the month. The data was released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Prior to September, Tesla China’s best-selling month was in June, when the electric vehicle maker posted wholesale units of 78,906 vehicles. With its 83,135 vehicles sold in September, Tesla China’s wholesale figures saw an increase of 48.44% year over year and an 8.02% increase month over month.

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Westward Ho! 1500 Miles in My Tesla Model 3 Long Range with 2 Mountain Ebikes: Cost, Supercharging, Tips

CleanTechnica EVs

My wife and I have just completed our annual 1500 mile trip from Three Lakes in northern Wisconsin to Lindon, Utah, 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. We take three days in our Tesla Model 3 Long Range just like we did previously with our Toyota Highlander gasmobile. This is true even with two […].

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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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What to note about EV charger installation?

Setec Powerr

Don’t have an electric car charger near your home? Can’t stand the long queues at charging stations? The cost of public charging stations is too high? In these situations, you’ll want to install an EV charger for your home, but you may be overwhelmed by the process. After all, like any other electrical installation, EV charger installation can be complicated.

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Similarities Between Tesla FSD And Cruise, Argo AI, & Waymo You Might Not Have Noticed

CleanTechnica EVs

I saw many takes on Tesla AI Day 2022 that fell into a couple of main buckets. Those were mostly about the robot, Optimus, and we’ve published articles covering that at length. However, I stumbled across some critiques of the FSD Beta portion of the presentation that I found surprising and interesting. These mostly came […].

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2023 Kia Niro EV first drive – where does this ‘intelligent EV’ fit in Kia’s lineup?

Electrek

Kia invited us to San Diego to drive the refreshed all-electric 2023 Kia Niro EV, a significant update from the original e-Niro. more…. The post 2023 Kia Niro EV first drive – where does this ‘intelligent EV’ fit in Kia’s lineup? appeared first on Electrek.

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First look: Meet the Prologue, Honda’s first electric SUV

EV Central

Honda has shown off the exterior and interior of the Prologue electric SUV, the first EV that will spring from its joint venture with General Motors. And it’s quite a big sucker, with a wheelbase beyond three metres and an overall length of nearly 4.9 metres. That comfortably puts Australia’s best-selling electric SUV, the Tesla Model Y , in the shade.

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Second Tesla center in New Mexico to open on Santa Ana Pueblo

Teslarati

Tesla is building its second sales, service and delivery center on tribal land. The Pueblo of Santa Ana announced a new Tesla Center on the Tamaya Indian Reservation last Friday. . Tamaya Ventures owns the Pueblo of Santa Ana wholly and partnered with Tesla on a 35,000-square-foot multi-purpose center. The new Tesla Center will occupy four acres of land in the Pueblo’s Master Business Lease/Business Development District.

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Volvo EX90 Will Feature App-Based AC & DC Bi-Directional Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo is planning to enable bi-directional charging on all its future electric cars, starting with the EX90 that debuts in November.

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Charging into wildflower season in a Hyundai Kona

The Driven EV News

EV road-trippers quickly learn that not all chargers are created equal – and that "fast charging" can mean different things in different places. But sometimes, slower is better. The post Charging into wildflower season in a Hyundai Kona appeared first on The Driven.

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Battery State of Health — What is It? Why is It Important?

CleanTechnica EVs

Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, compact, and have a long lifespan — all factors that enable electric vehicles (EVs), which are powered by these batteries, to be a great substitute for their gasoline counterpart. Transportation is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By switching to EVs, and away from these highly polluting gasoline vehicles, a […].

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BYD to expand Shanghai battery facility with $700,000 investment

CN EV Post

BYD will renovate its battery facility in Shanghai to increase production processes and not involve an increase in production. The post BYD to expand Shanghai battery facility with $700,000 investment appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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What do I need to charge my EV – at home and on the road?

The Driven EV News

There is both simplicity and complexity to charging an EV, whether on the road or at home. Here are some tips and tricks and musts for a good charging experience. The post What do I need to charge my EV – at home and on the road? appeared first on The Driven.

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The Boring Company’s new cologne will make a great gag gift.

Teslarati

The Boring Company’s new cologne will make a great gag gift for pranksters everywhere. Whether you’d like to get back at a jokester or have to give your worst enemy something for a Secret Santa, or actually like the smell of burnt hair, it would have interesting reactions, for sure. In September, Elon Musk shared a new idea for a men’s cologne and said it was coming soon from The Boring Company, and yes, we speculated he might just be trolling.

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Rivian recalls more than 12,000 EVs over loose bolts

The Driven EV News

American EV maker issues recall for virtually all the vehicles it has delivered over the past year due to potentially loose suspension. The post Rivian recalls more than 12,000 EVs over loose bolts appeared first on The Driven.

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Burglar arrested for breaking into SpaceX security vehicles

Teslarati

A thief who burglarized SpaceX security vehicles in Boca Chica was arrested, 23 Valley Central reported. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Department said that a San Benito man, 45-year-old Carlos Trevino, was taken into custody on Friday. In September, deputies responded to a call at the SpaceX facilities near Boca Chica Beach. Several vehicles had been burglarized.

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This Ford F-150 Lightning's Issues Frustrate Owner, Remind Him Of His Tesla

InsideEVs

Reportedly, the truck's frunk won't close, the massaging seats have never worked, and the dealer found loads of error codes.

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Hyundai opens first car-powered hotel with the IONIQ 5

Teslarati

Hyundai opened a hotel powered by its IONIQ 5 all-electric vehicle. The car-powered vacation spot is located in the countryside of the United Kingdom. Hyundai Hotel is a collaboration between the Korean automaker and broadcast/critic Grace Dent. The hotel will utilize the IONIQ 5’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology to power the entire facility. The car has a V2L port at its charging port. .

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Rivian Key Fob Still Not Working After 10,000 Miles, Service Troubles

InsideEVs

This R1T owner hasn't had working key fobs since he took delivery, and Rivian was unable to help for months.

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Tesla delivers over 83,000 China-made vehicles in Sept

CN EV Post

The number surpassed the previous record of 78,906 vehicles in June to set a new high. The post Tesla delivers over 83,000 China-made vehicles in Sept appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Fully Charged Tests The Microlino Electric Bubble Car In Italy

InsideEVs

This modern Isetta is not just a cute face - it's apparently quite practical and fun too.

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China Sept passenger NEV wholesale sales expected to be 664,000 units, says CPCA

CN EV Post

This means that China's new energy passenger car sales will continue to reach a record high in September, up 87 percent year-on-year and up 5 percent from August. The post China Sept passenger NEV wholesale sales expected to be 664,000 units, says CPCA appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Amazon Orders 20 Volvo FH Electric Trucks

InsideEVs

They are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually.

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