Musk Okay With Tesla Going Bankrupt If A Rival Built A Better EV
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
That's what Tesla board member Hiromichi Mizuno claims Musk said more than once.
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QuantumScape seeks to boost cathode capacity loading to ~5 mAh/cm2 this year for energy cells
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Solid-state battery startup QuantumScape, which successfully shipped its first 24-layer prototype A0 lithium-metal battery cells to automotive OEMs for testing in December ( earlier post ), says that one of its main goals this year is to increase cathode capacity loading to ~5 mAh/cm 2. QuantumScape believes that its anode-free lithium-metal design provides the potential for increased energy density by eliminating the mass and volume of the conventional anode host material, such as graphite.
Tesla recall: Full Self-Driving Beta poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety”
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Under the request of federal regulators, Tesla is due to push an update that will restrict the behavior of its most controversial driver-assistance system, labeled Full Self-Driving Beta, because it poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.” The recall, detailed by the NHTSA Thursday, affects 362,758 vehicles, including the.
Sakuu announces successful 3D printing of fully functional high-performance patterned batteries
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Sakuu Corporation ( earlier post ) has successfully and consistently 3D-printed fully functional high-performance batteries in custom shapes and sizes since December 2022. These batteries were printed as patterned cells containing patterned openings for thermal management, in a fully dry process, at Sakuu’s Silicon Valley battery pilot line facility.
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California EV mandate: New Jersey adopts it, Virginia keeps it
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Recent actions in two states have solidified a bloc of EV support throughout most of the East Coast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced plans to adopt California's 2035 end date for new internal-combustion cars aside from plug-in hybrids. This was codified in one of three executive orders signed by Murphy Wednesday, which.
Ford eliminating 3800 jobs in Europe; driven by transition to fully electric powertrains
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Ford in Europe announced next steps in the transformation of its business. The actions are intended to align Ford’s product development organization and administrative functions in Europe with a smaller, more focused, and increasingly electric product portfolio. The plans include the elimination of approximately 3,800 jobs, creating a leaner, more competitive cost structure for Ford in Europe.
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Rio Tinto and Marubeni partner to create stronger and more responsible aluminum supply chains
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic collaboration agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible aluminum products to Japanese downstream manufacturers. The first sale is a batch of Rio Tinto’s RenewAl high purity aluminum ( earlier post ), from the renewably powered New Zealand aluminum Smelters (NZAS), to a major Japanese motorcycle manufacturer committed to reducing carbon
Tesla has fully overtaken BMW for US’ luxury crown, new data confirms
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
New data has confirmed that Tesla has indeed overtaken BMW as the United States’ top luxury vehicle maker in 2022. The race was not close either, especially considering the trends exhibited by the two companies. While speculations were already high that Tesla ended 2022 as the country’s number one luxury car maker, new data from Experian has now confirmed these estimates.
NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board. If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035.
NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
NSW introduces hefty fines for fossil fuel vehicles parked in EV charging bays, and for EV drivers who don't move on, or go ballooning instead. The post NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations appeared first on The Driven.
DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $7.4 million to seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans across 23 states. Additionally, in coordination with the US Department of Transportation through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, DOE announced its intent to release funding to address barriers to a cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable Made in America EV charging network.
Tesla offers trade-in boost on Model S, X with unlimited Supercharging enabled
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Tesla is offering a $5,000 increase in trade-in value on older Model S and Model X vehicles with unlimited Supercharging enabled. Last month, we reported that Tesla was trying out a new Ownership Loyalty Program incentive requiring Model S and Model X owners to trade in their vehicles. This offer would add $3,000 to the trade-in value, or owners could opt to take three years of Free Supercharging instead.
FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience.
Tesla is forced to ‘recall’ all Full Self-Driving Beta with update, NHTSA says may cause crash
Electrek
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Tesla has been forced to “recall” all vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta as NHTSA believes it may cause crashes. The fix is a software update. more… The post Tesla is forced to ‘recall’ all Full Self-Driving Beta with update, NHTSA says may cause crash appeared first on Electrek.
Tesla recalls 362k FSD Beta vehicles, fault to be fixed through OTA update
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Tesla has initiated a recall for 362,758 vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta system. The recall was posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) official website. The FSD Beta recall covers certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles that are equipped with the automaker’s Autosteer on City Streets feature, better known as “Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta.
EU approves law to ban new ICE vehicles by 2035
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The European Parliament on Tuesday passed legislation that will gradually eliminate cars with combustion engines, fundamentally transforming the auto industry in the bloc. Under the regulation, automakers must achieve a 100 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold by 2035, making it impossible to sell new fossil fuel-powered cars in the 27-country union. […] The post EU approves law to ban new ICE vehicles by 2035 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Here comes the world’s first offshore wind seaweed farm
Electrek
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
E-commerce giant Amazon is funding the world’s first commercial-scale offshore wind seaweed farm that will sit between turbines – and this project has the potential to achieve a lot of great things. more… The post Here comes the world’s first offshore wind seaweed farm appeared first on Electrek.
Tesla Giga Berlin battery plant starts initial operations: report
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Tesla Giga Berlin battery plant has been put into operation. The update was related by Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) on Wednesday. While speaking at the state parliament, Steinbach clarified that Tesla is only producing individual battery components at Giga Berlin’s battery facility, unlike the company’s original plans.
Ford F-150 Lightning Production Halted Due To Battery Fire Incident
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
An F-150 Lightning sitting in a holding lot on company property caught fire earlier this month, leading to Ford halting production at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and issuing a stop shipment order until the cause of the battery fire has been identified.
New Jersey will now require all-electric car sales by 2035
Electrek
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
All new cars sold in New Jersey will have to be zero emissions from 2035, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) announced yesterday. more… The post New Jersey will now require all-electric car sales by 2035 appeared first on Electrek.
White House Reveals Details About National Network Of EV Chargers (Including Tesla Superchargers)
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
As part of the plan, Tesla has agreed to open part of its charging network to its rivals. Could such a move turn the all-electric car company into the universal filling station of the EV era?
NIO to report Q4 earnings on March 1
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
NIO delivered 40,052 vehicles in the fourth quarter, above the upper end of its lowered guidance range of 38,500 to 39,500 vehicles. The post NIO to report Q4 earnings on March 1 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Nissan LEAF EVs will power evacuation centers in Japan when disaster strikes
Electrek
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
This week, Nissan Motor and Kotohira Town announced a new agreement to utilize electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF , as “driving storage batteries” to power evacuation centers in the event a natural disaster strikes Japan. more… The post Nissan LEAF EVs will power evacuation centers in Japan when disaster strikes appeared first on Electrek.
Sonnen & TenneT Power German Grid With Electric Cars
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
TenneT and sonnen have announced that they’ve powered the German grid with electric cars. TenneT is a top electricity network operator in Europe, and sonnen produces and manages stationary battery storage systems. Working together, TenneT tapped into the electricity stored in electric car batteries that are part of the sonnenCommunity.
Tesla Model Y Reportedly Sold Out For Q1 2023
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
When you reduce the price as much as Tesla did, this is to be expected. Hopefully, the price will stay locked in at under $55,000.
What Is This New EVgo Advantage Thing?
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
EVgo has some news. EVgo Advantage is expanding to 22 more states. My first question: what is EVgo Advantage? EVgo is an EV fast charging network that has been around for several years.
The BMW i7 is dominating its ICE counterpart
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The BMW i7, BMW’s newest EV offering, dominates its gas counterpart alongside other BMW Group luxury EVs. BMW is defined by its luxury offerings. Its headlining brand, BMW, has dominated the global premium car market for years , and with its newest EV offerings, it looks like it is doing the same. According to BimmerToday , the recently released BMW i7 already constituted 43% of 7 series sales in Germany last month, making the electric version the most popular despite being the most expens
Tesla tries to get owners of older Model S/X vehicles to upgrade with enticing offer
Electrek
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Tesla is attempting to get owners of older Model S and Model X vehicles with unlimited Supercharging to upgrade to a new car with an enticing new offer. more… The post Tesla tries to get owners of older Model S/X vehicles to upgrade with enticing offer appeared first on Electrek.
Rivian patents air conditioned EV charger to aid charging speed
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Rivian has patented an air-conditioned EV charger that attempts to increase charging speeds by heating or cooling a vehicle’s battery during charging. One hurdle in the way of unlocking faster charging for EVs is the problem of battery temperature. As an EV’s battery charges, particularly at high amperages, it begins to heat up, and to maintain a safe operating temperature, the charging station lowers its power output to allow the battery to cool.
Tevva fuel-cell truck clocks up 350 miles in wintry range test
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
While Tevva’s laser-guided focus remains trained on building and delivering its battery-electric 7.5t vehicle, testing and development of its hydrogen-electric counterpart continues apace. Four Tevva engineers: Charlie Cordell, Byron Dolman, Ryan Clark and Toby Hurst were doing exactly that recently, with a ‘range test’ of Tevva’s dual-energy prototype truck.
Volkswagen ID.2 to rival Tesla’s expected $25,000 vehicle
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Volkswagen is preparing to enter the same segment as Tesla’s upcoming affordable car with the ID.2 electric vehicle. Sales of the all-electric Volkswagen ID.2 are expected to start in 2023. The VW ID.2 will use the German automaker’s upgraded MEB-Plus platform, an enhanced version of VW’s modular electric drive matrix featured in the ID.Family lineup.
Sakuu Announces 3D-Printed Solid-State Battery Success
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Sakuu announced today that it has successfully 3D printed solid-state batteries in custom shapes that include cooling channels.
Disruptive technology: The answer to water challenges?
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Water utilities are turning to new, disruptive technologies to ensure we all get a fair share of our most precious resource. The post Disruptive technology: The answer to water challenges? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
New High: 16% EV Adoption in California in 2022
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
California has surpassed yet another milestone on its way to mainstream electric vehicle adoption. And while Tesla remains the pioneer in the sector and the primary contributor to mainstream EV adoption, increasing competition is also pushing more consumers to buy electric.
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