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Volkswagen initially investing €460M to convert Wolfsburg plant for EV production

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen will make an initial investment of some €460 million in its Wolfsburg factory at the Group headquarters by the beginning of 2025. This investment is primarily earmarked for preparations to produce the new ID.3. The compact electric car will be leaving the assembly line in Wolfsburg from 2023—initially in partial production, with full production slated from 2024.

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GM aims for rural EV drivers with vast Level 2 charging network

Green Car Reports

General Motors is about to undertake what it claims is the largest deployment of Level 2 EV chargers in North America. The automaker this week announced the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. GM aims to install up to 40,000 Level 2 chargers in the.

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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

Green Car Congress

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America. The program initially opened to Chevrolet dealers earlier this year and will expand to Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in January 2023.

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EV battery cost soared in 2022, hampering EV affordability

Green Car Reports

EV battery costs have soared in 2022 due to rising raw material and battery component prices, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report. The volume-weighted average for lithium-ion battery pack prices reached $151/kwh this year, a 7% increase over 2021, according to the report. It marks the first time average pack prices have.

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

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Continental & SMX verify marker technology for natural rubber in tires

Green Car Congress

Continental and Security Matters ( SMX ), an innovative tech platform specializing in digital tracking using unalterable chemical-based barcodes, have succeeded for the first time in verifying beyond doubt a marker substance for natural rubber in a tire, and thus throughout the entire production process. The dedicated marker technology, which both companies optimized for use in natural rubber, is designed to create greater transparency along the entire value chain of tires and technical rubber p

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Tesla scores highest brand intimacy rating for auto companies in 2022

Teslarati

Tesla scored a high brand intimacy rating in the MBLM 2022 report. MBLM researched 600 of the world’s leading brands, and Tesla placed second, right behind Disney. Tesla scored a 67.4 brand intimacy rating, closing following Disney’s score of 68.1. The Elon Musk-led EV maker was the highest-ranking automotive brand in MBLM’s 2022 report.

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NIO to install 20 swap stations at German firm EnBW's charging parks

CN EV Post

EnBW, Germany's largest fast-charging network operator, has entered into a partnership with NIO, which will build up to 20 battery swap stations at its charging parks. The post NIO to install 20 swap stations at German firm EnBW's charging parks appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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IonQ and Hyundai Motor expand quantum computing partnership; object detection and metal catalyst simulations

Green Car Congress

IonQ announced the next stages of its partnership with Hyundai Motor Company to develop the vehicles of the future. Hyundai Motor Company and IonQ will work to develop on IonQ’s quantum computers machine vision algorithms capable of conducting object detection on three dimensional data from autonomous vehicles. Additionally, the two companies will also utilize IonQ’s quantum computers to simulate electrochemical reactions of varying metal catalysts.

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Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant takes further steps in the transformation to “Electric Only”

Electric Cars Report

Mercedes-Benz continues to realign its global production network towards electric vehicles. The world’s most valuable luxury car brand is preparing to go fully electric by the end of the decade – wherever market conditions allow. The Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant plays a decisive role in this: In addition to conventional drive units and components, it is already […] The post Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant takes further steps in the transformation to “Electric Only̶

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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

Green Car Congress

Euro Manganese (EMN), a Canada-based company developing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic ( earlier post ), released the results from a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study comparing the global warming potential (GWP) of EMN’s high-purity manganese products from the Chvaletice Project with those produced by the incumbent industry in China—where currently 95% of global high-purity manganese products are processed.

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

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China NEV sales at 786,000 units in Nov, a new record, CAAM data show

CN EV Post

China's NEV penetration rate was 33.8 percent in November, a new all-time record, the CAAM data show. The post China NEV sales at 786,000 units in Nov, a new record, CAAM data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Faraday Institution launches physics-based battery modeling standard: BPX

Green Car Congress

The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters. The BPX standard additionally supports inclusion of experimental data used to justify the reported parameter values.

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China retail sales of passenger NEVs in Nov at 598,000, CPCA data show

CN EV Post

At retail, NEVs reached a record 36.3 percent penetration rate in November. The post China retail sales of passenger NEVs in Nov at 598,000, CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Stellantis and its US dealerships move toward electrification

Green Car Congress

Stellantis and its dealership network across the United States are moving toward their electrified future. Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focusing on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of electric-vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the dealership business.

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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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Plugging in my EV at home means no more tank anxiety

The Driven EV News

I love the convenience of home charging because I no longer have to take time out to stop at a petrol station to fill up. There's no more "tank anxiety". The post Plugging in my EV at home means no more tank anxiety appeared first on The Driven.

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CATL signs deal with Honda to supply batteries that can power 2 million EVs

CN EV Post

Honda is expected to purchase 123 GWh of pure electric vehicle power batteries in China from CATL between 2024 and 2030. The post CATL signs deal with Honda to supply batteries that can power 2 million EVs appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Prototype Corolla Cross H2 Concept Highlights Toyota’s Multi-Path Approach To Zero

Electric Cars Report

In a world of dramatically varying customer needs and market environments, Toyota’s approach to carbon neutrality is to develop and offer multiple technologies to support customers on their individual journeys to zero emissions. This multi-technology approach – which includes battery electric and fuel cell electric and plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid electric – offers the […] The post Prototype Corolla Cross H2 Concept Highlights Toyota’s Multi-Path Approach To Zero appeared first on E

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Tesla delivers 62,493 vehicles in China in Nov

CN EV Post

From January to November, Tesla delivered 397,844 vehicles in China, up 59.05 percent from 250,141 vehicles in the same period last year. The post Tesla delivers 62,493 vehicles in China in Nov appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 UK pricing and specification announced

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor UK has revealed pricing and specification details have been revealed for the 2023 IONIQ 6 range, which goes on sale early in 2023 with two specification levels. Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 6 is equipped with an array of advanced technologies and a customer-centric, spacious interior, with a […] The post Hyundai IONIQ 6 UK pricing and specification announced appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Honda just secured enough battery capacity to put 1 million EVs on the road

Electrek

Honda is teaming up with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL as its best known, to supply batteries for over 1 million electric vehicles. more…. The post Honda just secured enough battery capacity to put 1 million EVs on the road appeared first on Electrek.

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EVBox Introduces Modular EV Fast Charging Station to the USA Market at CES 2023

Electric Cars Report

EV charging solutions provider EVBox will introduce its fast charging station, EVBox Troniq Modular, to the North American market at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The station is part of EVBox’s flexible and scalable product portfolio, with power capacity of up to 240kW. This DC fast charging station is already in service across the European market. […] The post EVBox Introduces Modular EV Fast Charging Station to the USA Market at CES 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla (TSLA) has a new ‘Champion of People,’ aka head of HR

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has hired Chris Winton, former chief people officer at FedEx, as the automaker’s new role of “Champion of the People,” better known as the head of human resources. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) has a new ‘Champion of People,’ aka head of HR appeared first on Electrek.

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Yes, There Will Be Plenty of Power for Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

The idea that the electrical grid won’t be able to handle the coming influx of EVs is a perennial topic for EV skeptics. Lately, we’ve been seeing a wave of FUD that focuses on electric trucks. (Unsurprising, since Tesla just started deliveries of its semi truck, the Tesla Semi.) A charging hub for electric trucks […].

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BYD launches Atto 3 in Malaysia with starting price of $34,050

CN EV Post

BYD is offering the standard range and long-range versions of the Atto 3 in Malaysia at a starting price of Malaysia Ringgit 149,800 ($34,050) and 167,800 respectively. The post BYD launches Atto 3 in Malaysia with starting price of $34,050 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Uber Launches Robotaxis!

CleanTechnica EVs

Years after Uber founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick said Uber would buy all the robotaxis Tesla could make (it turns out the figure was zero), Uber has launched its first robotaxi for commercial use. Over in Las Vegas, Uber users can now virtually hail a full-on robotaxi. Uber’s New Robotaxi Service Who did Uber end […].

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SpaceX sends OneWeb satellites to orbit on 55th launch of 2022

Teslarati

SpaceX has successfully launched the first of at least three missions for Starlink competitor OneWeb, completing its 55th launch of the year in the process. Hopefully ending a strange series of delays that began last month, Falcon 9 lifted off from SpaceX’s NASA Kennedy Space Center LC-39A pad several days behind schedule on December 8th, 2022.

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Unique gamma-ray burst defies current formation theories

Innovation News Network

A long-duration gamma-ray burst, observed in 2021, has forced scientists to create a new model for certain type of bursts. The post Unique gamma-ray burst defies current formation theories appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volkswagen Pivots To MEB+ Platform — 700 Km Range, 200 kW Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

It isn’t easy going green. Volkswagen Group began producing electric cars based on its modular e-chassis, named MEB, in 2019. That platform is flexible enough to be the basis for small city cars, SUVs like the ID.4, and vans like the ID. Buzz. But despite its flexibility, the company was busy developing other platforms custom […].

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Tesla Model S Plaid, Long Range on car carriers spotted in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla Model S Plaid and Long Range units were spotted on car carriers in Europe recently as deliveries are set to begin any day. The Model S Plaid and Long Range trim levels have been reserved for deliveries in the United States for the majority of its production life, while deliveries in China and Europe have been placed on the back burner for some time.

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Volkswagen accelerating transformation of Wolfsburg plant, preparations for ID.3 production at the main plant are in full swing

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen is making the Wolfsburg site fit for the future: the brand will be making an initial investment of some €460 million in the main factory at the Group headquarters by the beginning of 2025. This was announced on Wednesday by CEO Thomas Schäfer during a works meeting in Wolfsburg. The investment is primarily earmarked […] The post Volkswagen accelerating transformation of Wolfsburg plant, preparations for ID.3 production at the main plant are in full swing appeared first on Electr

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DualFlow project receives £3m funding to develop energy conversion and storage technology

Innovation News Network

Learn about the DualFlow project, which has been awarded £3 million in funding to develop energy conversion and storage technology. The post DualFlow project receives £3m funding to develop energy conversion and storage technology appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Rivian opens R&D center in Serbia

Teslarati

Rivian opened a research and development (R&D) center in Belgrade, Serbia, the Development Agency of Serbia announced on Thursday. An opening ceremony was attended by Serbian Minister of Innovation Jelena Begovic, Rivian VP, Talent Acquisition Cindy Nicola, and Wassym Bensaid, Senior VP Software Development at Rivian, as well as US ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill.

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Hyundai E-GMP electric vehicles receive performance upgrades, extended driving range

Electrek

The Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicles, including the IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 , are set to receive a performance upgrade. The automaker will use new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules for its E-GMP platform to boost performance and driving range. more…. The post Hyundai E-GMP electric vehicles receive performance upgrades, extended driving range appeared first on Electrek.

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ACE Green Recycling signs long-term offtake agreement to supply recycled battery materials

Innovation News Network

ACE Green Recycling, have secured a long-term offtake agreement with Glencore PLC to supply recycled battery materials. The post ACE Green Recycling signs long-term offtake agreement to supply recycled battery materials appeared first on Innovation News Network.