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Kia unveils next-generation Niro; hybrid first, PHEV and BEV to follow

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Kia has revealed the all-new next-generation Niro. Based on the third generation platform, the new Niro benefits from a larger body that realizes class-leading interior space and storage capacity. The all-new Niro features a trio of state-of-the-art electrified powertrains, including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) options.

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Sportier Subaru EVs, profitable fast-charging, EPA median range: Today’s Car News

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Subaru shows some racy-looking EVs. More EVs on the market last year meant the median EPA range dropped somewhat. And is profitability possible for EV fast-charging by the middle of the decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An executive at BP claims, according to Reuters, that on a margin basis electric-vehicle fast-charging is nearing.

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Yamaha Motor supplying electric motors for Subaru Tecnica International; to be mounted on STI E-RA EV

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Yamaha Motor will supply Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) with hyper-EV electric motor units ( earlier post ) for the STI E-RA EV the company is developing for future motorsport. The STI E-RA is being developed by STI with the aim of gaining experience and practice in new technologies in the world of motorsport, which is making its way toward a carbon-neutral era.

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Fast chargers are almost as profitable as gasoline pumps, claims BP executive

Green Car Reports

Oil companies expanding electric car fast-charging networks might not entirely be the image-burnishing loss-leader some would suspect. BP sees EV charging as a business line bound for profitability, according to a report from Reuters, citing a top executive at the energy giant. As it underscores, BP’s charging division isn’t expected.

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

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Sales of electrified MINIs up 64.3% in 2021, 18% of total sales

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MINI increased worldwide vehicle sales by 3.3% to 302,144 units 2021. Sales of MINI models with electrified drive systems climbed by 64.3% to 53,243 vehicles—around 18% of total worldwide sales in 2021. MINI Electric & MINI Cooper SE Countryman. The winner of the year was the fully electric MINI Cooper SE. The MINI Electric even managed to almost double its sales (plus 98.2%).

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EPA finds median range of EVs dropped in 2021

Green Car Reports

The median range of new EV models sold in the United States decreased for the 2021 model year, according to the EPA. For the 2021 model year, the median range for EVs was 234 miles, compared to 259 miles for the 2020 model year, the EPA said in a short blog post. Note that this isn't sales-weighted, nor is it an average. Rather, it's a.

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Subaru performance EVs bow: Electric STI race car concept, Solterra STI prototype

Green Car Reports

Although Subaru has been a bit late to embrace fully electric motoring, the brand isn’t showing any signs of turning its back on its racing and rally heritage in the shift. For evidence of that, look no further than the two EVs it revealed on Friday, at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon: a version of the Subaru Solterra electric SUV, in sporty STI.

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thyssenkrupp to install 200 MW green hydrogen facility for Shell in port of Rotterdam

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thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers recently signed a supply contract with Shell for the large-scale project Hydrogen Holland I in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Under the contract, thyssenkrupp nucera—formerly thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers—will engineer, procure and fabricate a 200 MW electrolysis plant based on their large-scale 20 MW alkaline water electrolysis module.

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Hundreds of Teslas reported in Auckland port, hinting at even more growth in NZ

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Recent reports from the Port of Auckland have indicated that hundreds of Tesla vehicles are likely waiting for delivery in New Zealand. Demand for Tesla vehicles grew in 2021, particularly in the third quarter. It seems Tesla will continue to grow in New Zealand this year. According to sources familiar with the matter, two Wallenius Wilhelmsen freighters, Turandot and Tannhauser, delivered Teslas to the Port of Auckland.

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GlobalData: China to rule EV landscape in 2022

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In its latest report, Tech, Media, & Telecom (TMT) Predictions 2022 – Thematic Research , data and analytics company GlobalData predicts that Tesla and China are set to maintain their dominance in the EV sector. GlobalData also suggests that the lithium shortage will not affect all players equally. In the short term, the lithium shortage will barely scuff the shoes of the big players like Tesla and Toyota, as their supply chains are more vertically integrated.

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

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New York State just sealed a deal for 2.5 GW of offshore wind

Electrek

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has finalized contracts with BP and Equinor for the Empire Wind 2 and Beacon Wind 1 offshore wind farms. more… The post New York State just sealed a deal for 2.5 GW of offshore wind appeared first on Electrek.

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BHP orders two Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives

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Wabtec Corporation announced an order from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) for two FLXdrive battery locomotives ( earlier post ). The deal builds momentum in the market for the world’s first 100%, battery-powered locomotive and supports the Australia-based natural resource company’s plan to decarbonize its rail network. Earlier this month, Rio Tinto announced that it purchase four 7MWh FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives from Wabtec Corporation for use in the Pilbara region of Western Au

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Fresh batch of Tesla Model Y sighted in Giga Texas

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A batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles was recently spotted at Gigafactory Texas, the EV manufacturer’s new headquarters. Speculations suggest that the recent sighting could be one of the first batches of Model Ys produced in Giga Texas. . While there were only a few Model Ys, the sighting hints that–at least–trial production has started at Giga Texas.

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Next Fiat Panda aims for ‘most affordable EV’ title, will slot below 500e

Electrek

What’s the most affordable EV you can buy? If rumors out of Fiat are to be believed, the answer to that question will soon be “the new Fiat Panda” as Stellantis targets the bottom end of the booming electric car market. more… The post Next Fiat Panda aims for ‘most affordable EV’ title, will slot below 500e appeared first on Electrek.

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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 rolls out new firmware in hopes to solve heat pump issues

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Tesla’s widely-publicized issues with heat pumps over the past several weeks are being solved by a firmware update, CEO Elon Musk commented this past weekend. “Fixing this is a high priority,” Musk said on Saturday. The heat pump has been an integral part of Tesla’s plan to combat range diminishment in colder climates. However, the past several weeks have proven to show that the heat pump architecture is not effective in extremely low-temperature climates.

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Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.9 software update, announces expansion in Canada

Electrek

Tesla is starting to push a new version (10.9) of its Full Self-Driving Beta software update with some improvements, and Elon Musk announced an expansion of the test program in Canada. more… The post Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.9 software update, announces expansion in Canada appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 3 Wins France in Record Month (32% Share!)

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While the overall French auto market had a horrible 2020 (-26% YoY), it was followed by a not much better 2021 (only up 1% compared to the previous year). The ~1.7 million units of these two years were the lowest results since 1975. Nonetheless, plugin sales continued to grow, with December sales (+6% YoY) signaling […].

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Another Tesla Model Y body with apparent space for structural battery sighted in Giga Texas

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In what appears to be another hint of Tesla’s impending start of operations in its Austin-based plant, another Model Y body with an apparent section for a structural battery pack has been spotted in the Giga TX complex. The Model Y body was sighted near an area believed to be the facility’s paint shop. . The image of the Model Y test body was spotted by drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer , who has been closely monitoring the progress of the Gigafactory Texas complex since its earliest days

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CATL Warns On Solid-State Batteries, Sees Supply Shortfall Ahead

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CATL warns investors its expansion plans may not keep up with demand and that advanced solid-state batteries won't be commercially available until 2035 -- at the earliest.

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Scotland’s offshore wind auction results in ‘historic’ 17 leases with massive 25 GW of capacity

Electrek

Crown Estate Scotland, which held Scotland’s largest-ever auction of offshore wind permits, today announced that it has selected 17 projects out of 74 applications in its ScotWind Leasing round. more… The post Scotland’s offshore wind auction results in ‘historic’ 17 leases with massive 25 GW of capacity appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Semi Megachargers are very sleek–and surprisingly massive

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Recent images of the Tesla Semi’s Megacharger units at PepsiCo’s Modesto, California site have revealed something quite interesting about the upcoming high-powered EV charging system. The Megachargers, while looking very sleek, are almost shockingly massive, and their cables and charge handles look equally impressive. . Images of the Megachargers were recently shared by electric vehicle group The Kilowatts , who was fortunate enough to snap a few photos of the charging units at Peps

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First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started?

Electrek

Over half a dozen new Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted at Gigafactory Texas as production has been expected to start soon. Does that mean that production has started? more… The post First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started? appeared first on Electrek.

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With boost from cars like Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, China is well ahead of its 2025 EV target

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Thanks in no small part to the runaway success of vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and other notable electric cars from ventures like SAIC-GM-Wuling, China’s EVs are on track to reach the country’s 20% nationwide penetration goal this 2022. This is very impressive, as it is well ahead of the government’s forecast, which estimated that the 20% mark would be attained around 2025.

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Current Classics: ’92 Range Rover Vogue gets the silent treatment

Electrek

Range Rover was the original high-roller SUV. Without it, there would never have been a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or – heck, even a Porsche SUV. And, yes, there is a 2022 Range Rover that sort of looks the part , but if you’re the type of person who feels like the simple elegance of its in-vogue ancestors has somehow eluded the 22’s designers, then keep reading.

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Protecting EV Charging Stations from Cyberattacks

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As the number of electric cars on the road grows, so does the need for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the Internet-based managing systems within those stations. However, these managing systems face their own issues: cybersecurity attacks. Elias Bou-Harb, director of the UTSA Cyber Center for Security and Analytics, and his colleagues — Claud […].

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CATL confirms entry into battery swap market ahead of a brand launch event in China

Electrek

China’s leading battery manufacturer CATL recently shared news it is entering the market of battery swap technology for EVs, with a new brand called EVOGO, set to launch Tuesday. CATL has been teasing the new battery swap brand on its social media, ahead of the upcoming launch event in China. more… The post CATL confirms entry into battery swap market ahead of a brand launch event in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla turns to Mozambique mine to acquire graphite for its EV batteries: report

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A recently shared report has indicated that Tesla is looking to source some key battery materials such as graphite from locations outside China. Among these is reportedly one of the world’s largest graphite mines in Balama, Mozambique, which is operated by Australia’s Syrah Resources. . Tesla has signed an agreement to acquire about 80% of the output from Syrah’s processing plant in Vidalia, Louisiana, starting in 2025.

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Solar-Powered EVs More Possible Than Ever, Thanks To TMDs & Graphene

CleanTechnica EVs

The race is on to build the solar-powered Evs of the future, and it looks like graphene and TMDs could get the ball rolling.

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Ioniq 5 AWD Costs The Same As Model 3 RWD, Which One Is Better?

InsideEVs

Both EVs cost roughly $50,000 each, so this comparison makes sense; it also shows how aggressively priced the Ioniq 5 is.

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Wabtec’s 100% Electric Locomotive Trickle Suddenly Becomes International Flood

CleanTechnica EVs

First Pennsylvania, now Australia, then Europe: Wabtec is taking its 100% electric locomotives on the road.

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Tesla refuses to adopt CarPlay, but this developer has a workaround

Electrek

Over the weekend, Polish developer Micha? Gapi?ski shared a fascinating look at CarPlay running on his Tesla Model 3. The automaker doesn’t support CarPlay , so this workaround – with some major caveats – will certainly grab the attention of those who have been asking for the functionality for years. more… The post Tesla refuses to adopt CarPlay, but this developer has a workaround appeared first on Electrek.

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Extreme E Sustainability Award Goes To Team X44 (Video)

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The Extreme E Count Us In Challenge offers teams and their fans the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to a cleaner, healthier, thriving future for all.

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Polarna M4 review: A folding full-suspension electric bike for fat tire adventures on the go

Electrek

The Polarna M4 electric bike may not look fancy, but it hides away a lot more e-bike than you bargain for. This fast and fun off-roader even folds to make it easier than ever to take a full-suspension fat-tire e-bike anywhere. more… The post Polarna M4 review: A folding full-suspension electric bike for fat tire adventures on the go appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO Pushing The First Firmware OTA Update To ES8 Owners In Norway

InsideEVs

It is the Chinese company's first firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update performed outside its home country.

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