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Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

Green Car Congress

Audi is strengthening its development capabilities in China with a significant broadening of its R&D scope in the region and an expansion of its local Audi China R&D team. The move to the new Audi China Building, opening nearly 10 years after its predecessor, is also a significant milestone in Audi’s more than three-decade long history in China. The new Audi China Building supports Audi’s efforts to establish additional research and production capacities in the country.

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Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan

Green Car Reports

In 2013, German carmakers got their hands on Tesla Model S luxury four-door sport sedans and tore them apart. An industry insider in that country told us the Model S was a massive shock to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—but perhaps even more so to Porsche, which had been hugely successful with its fast, sporty Panamera four-door. The Porsche.

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Bridgestone awarded $35M USDA Climate-Smart Grant to advance guayule natural rubber production

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Agriculture has awarded Bridgestone and several partners a $35-million grant to continue its investment in desert shrub guayule ( earlier post ) to advance a climate-smart domestic rubber industry and offer a solution for growers amid the ongoing water crisis in the Southwestern US. The grant will be used to expand Bridgestone’s guayule production in the Southwestern US with lowered greenhouse gas emissions and to create regional jobs for farmers and Native American tribes t

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GM, Vale sign long-term nickel supply deal for EVs

Electric Cars Report

Vale Canada Limited and General Motors have signed a term sheet for the long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale’s proposed plant at Bécancour, Québec, Canada. This agreement secures for GM a supply of nickel sulfate from a U.S. free-trade partner to support its fast-growing EV production needs in North America. Under terms […] The post GM, Vale sign long-term nickel supply deal for EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Neste to acquire used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the US

Green Car Congress

Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, will acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets in the United States from Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings, LLC. The transaction includes shares in SeQuential Environmental Services, LLC, and Pure, LLC, as well as a UCO processing plant in Salem, Oregon.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 Achieves Five-star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner has received the top rating from the independent vehicle assessment organisation European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). The newest model in Hyundai’s IONIQ line-up brand joins IONIQ 5 in delivering the highest safety standards and achieving the maximum five-star EURO NCAP rating. Vehicles undergoing Euro NCAP’s safety test are […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 Achieves Five-star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP appeared first on Electric C

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Munro MK_1 all-electric 4×4 will be revealed on December 5

Electric Cars Report

Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, is set to unveil its first vehicle, the Munro MK_1 at a global launch event in Edinburgh on 5 December. Designed, engineered, and built in Britain, the Munro MK_1 will be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4, born off-road to navigate […] The post Munro MK_1 all-electric 4×4 will be revealed on December 5 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Apple Music spotted on Tesla exhibit at Petersen Museum

Teslarati

It appears that Apple Music support is indeed coming to Tesla’s electric vehicles. This was hinted at in photos reportedly taken of one of Tesla’s exhibits at the Petersen Automotive Museum. An “Inside Tesla” exhibit is currently being featured at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The exhibition features a comprehensive collection of Tesla vehicles, from the original Roadster to the Model S Plaid Nurburgring.

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Hyundai Home: Easy and Efficient Home Electrification Now Available in 16 States

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai continues its evolution as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider with the consumer availability of Hyundai Home. Hyundai Home gives homeowners in select states an easy way to produce, store, and use their own energy to power their lives at home and on the road. Hyundai has partnered with Electrum to develop a one-stop online marketplace to connect […] The post Hyundai Home: Easy and Efficient Home Electrification Now Available in 16 States appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Elon Musk pay trial emphasizes CEO’s irreplaceable role at Tesla [Editorial]

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s pay trial regarding his Tesla compensation package as CEO of the company has led to some revelations in the past week. One of the surprising revelations from the trial is that Elon Musk has a potential successor in mind for Tesla’s CEO position. The revelation made many wonder if Elon Musk plans to step down from his position as Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) sooner rather than later. .

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

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Not Just The Safest — Tesla Model 3 Is Greenest Car On Highway In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

With each passing day, Tesla’s electric cars are proving to be safer and safer — and not just that, it’s similar when it comes to sustainability. Just recently, the Tesla Model 3 won 5 stars in “Green NCAP,” with the highest rating ever in one category. Europe’s Green New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) evaluates both ICE […].

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NIO's battery swap network completes initial coverage of major cities in middle reaches of Yangtze River

CN EV Post

NIO completed initial coverage of the region with 42 battery swap stations, located in 39 cities in Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi. The post NIO's battery swap network completes initial coverage of major cities in middle reaches of Yangtze River appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Stellantis acquires AI startup supercharging autonomous driving development

Teslarati

Stellantis acquired aiMotive, a developer of advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous driving software. The AI startup is based in Budapest, Hungary. It also has offices in Germany, the United States, and Japan. The Hungary-based AI company focuses on four areas regarding artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, listed below. aiDrive: Embedded software stack for autonomous driving aiData: Artificial intelligence operations and data tooling aiWare: Expertise and intellectual propert

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Waymo: New Robotaxi Platform, + New Service In Phoenix

CleanTechnica EVs

Who knows which companies will be able to provide scaled-up, high-volume robotaxi service profitably? It feels like we’ve come a long way in recent years with Waymo and Cruise now providing limited robotaxi service in certain markets. Of course, they are far from profitability, but each step forward feels momentous. On that note, Waymo has […].

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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 Model 3 dishes out instant karma to driver mocking “brake failure” in China

Teslarati

It is said that karma can be a pretty vengeful thing. But if a recent Tesla crash in China is any indication, karma can be pretty darn ironic and funny too. This was highlighted in China when a Model 3 was hit by an MG6 driver who was mocking the electric vehicle maker for its alleged and debunked “brake failure” issues. Last year, Tesla China was hit by a wave of “brake failure” claims following a high-profile protest at the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Tesla Starts Sending Invites To Semi Delivery Event

CleanTechnica EVs

Earlier this week, Tesla announced that an entire event will be held at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, to celebrate the first deliveries of its class-8 semi truck, the Tesla Semi. Now that the event is all set to happen, Tesla has started sending invites to retail investors to RSVP. These invitations are limited to Tesla […].

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XPeng establishes new subsidiary with business scope including battery making

CN EV Post

XPeng may be preparing for future battery development. A month ago, a similar company established by NIO received a lot of media coverage. The post XPeng establishes new subsidiary with business scope including battery making appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Harley-Davidson LiveWire Conquers Nullarbor

CleanTechnica EVs

What do you do to scratch that itch for challenge and adventure? After his epic journey from Sydney, New South Wales, to Cape Tribulation in Northern Queensland, Ed Darmanin decided to ride his Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle across the Nullarbor Plain from Perth to Sydney. Here are some highlights of the story they told to […].

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SpaceX ship headed 1000 kilometers out to sea for expendable Falcon 9 launch

Teslarati

A SpaceX recovery ship is headed more than a thousand kilometers downrange to support the second expendable Falcon 9 rocket launch in nine days. No earlier than (NET) 9:57 pm EST (02:57 UTC) on Monday, November 21st, a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) LC-40 pad carrying the Eutelsat 10B geostationary communications satellite.

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Sono Motors & Bosch Car Service Partner In Europe For Sion Solar-Powered EV Repair

CleanTechnica EVs

The Munich-based solar mobility OEM Sono Motors and the renowned German business Bosch have decided to work together to create a network of auto repair shops that spans all of Europe. All maintenance and repair services will be provided within the scope of the Bosch Car Service workshop concept and will adhere to contemporary requirements. […].

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5 Points to Remember When Driving Your EV in Snow

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Tips for Navigating Winter in Your EV. With the busy holiday season and longer nights, winter brings a higher risk of accidents. Weather conditions can be treacherous, with snow and ice making driving much more difficult. Navigating the roads can be challenging when driving an electric vehicle (EV)—especially for new owners. Remember these five points when driving your EV on a snowy road.

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Honda EVs to serve as virtual power plant in Germany

The Driven EV News

A fleet of Honda electric vehicles has successfully provided grid balancing services for German transmission system operator Amprion. The post Honda EVs to serve as virtual power plant in Germany appeared first on The Driven.

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Lexus RZ 450e quick spin: Luxury electric SUV first Australian drive

EV Central

The Toyota-owned Japanese luxury brand Lexus already has the UX 300e battery electric SUV on-sale in Australia. But the RZ 450e arriving in Australia around mid-2023 marks a significant step-up in just about every measurable way. While the UX 300e is something of a compliance car, sharing its fundamental platform with ICE brethren, the RZ is the first dedicated Lexus EV.

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Google Maps Adds Custom EV Fast Chargers To Search Results

CleanTechnica EVs

A Google Maps update now allows EV drivers to search for fast chargers when planning a road trip away from home.

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What checks do I need to do when buying a second-hand battery electric vehicle?

The Driven EV News

EVs are much simpler machines than their fossil-fuelled predecessors, so there should be fewer problems in a second hand one. But here are some key things to check. The post What checks do I need to do when buying a second-hand battery electric vehicle? appeared first on The Driven.

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Kia launches EV offensive with opening of its 1st City Store in China

CN EV Post

Kia's first City Store in China is located in a central business district in Xi'an, and its all-electric EV6 will be one of the first models to be showcased at the store. The post Kia launches EV offensive with opening of its 1st City Store in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Owner Gives Honest Thoughts On Rivian R1T

InsideEVs

YouTuber Ryan Shaw has found plenty to like about Rivian's electric truck.

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Audi tells Chinese consumers: We also have EV offerings!

CN EV Post

While this may be the act of just one dealer, it demonstrates the low acceptance Audi faces in the Chinese EV market. The post Audi tells Chinese consumers: We also have EV offerings! appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Wheelsboy Tests Changan Shenlan SL03 Tesla Model 3 Rival From China

InsideEVs

It is deemed a competent electric sedan, but it’s far from perfect, with some noticeable compromises.

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Zeekr's cumulative deliveries exceed 60,000 units

CN EV Post

The latest information means that Zeekr has delivered 4,400 vehicles so far this month. The post Zeekr's cumulative deliveries exceed 60,000 units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance Loses To Snow Storm With Summer Tires

InsideEVs

This Model 3 owner was caught in an unexpected storm, which was a scary experience on summer tires. It's high time for snow tires.

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BYD's mysterious new brand may target pickup truck market

CN EV Post

BYD's new personalized brand to be launched next year may target the pickup truck market, with its first models featuring hybrid and pure electric powertrains, according to local media. The post BYD's mysterious new brand may target pickup truck market appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen's Zwickau Plant Produced Record Number Of Electric Cars

InsideEVs

The plant appears to be running at maximum capacity right now.

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Ampaire Eco Caravan hybrid-electric regional aircraft makes first flight

Green Car Congress

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan, a nine-seat regional aircraft, made its first flight on a fully-integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system. Ampaire expects it to be the first electrified regional aircraft to enter commercial service (certification in 2024) and the first in a series of larger Ampaire hybrid-electric aircraft. ( Earlier post.). The Eco Caravan upgrades the standard Cessna Grand Caravan with Ampaire’s integrated propulsion system of a compression ignition engine and an electric engine.

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