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Mercedes-Benz acquires electric motor technology company YASA

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz has acquired YASA, a pioneer in next-generation electric drive technology. Under the terms of the acquisition, YASA will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, developing ultra high-performance e-motors, while retaining its own brand, team, facilities and continuing to supply existing automotive supercar customers. YASA’s axial-flux electric motor.

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Most EVs for US sale have American-made batteries

Green Car Reports

Given the push by the Biden administration to shore up a local supply chain and enable more American manufacturing for electric vehicles, it may come as a bit of a surprise that the vast majority of EV battery packs and cells are already made in the U.S. According to a recent update from the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office.

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Rolls-Royce generator delivered for megawatt-level hybrid-electric propulsion system for aerospace

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The generator that will be at the heart of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace has arrived for installation at Rolls-Royces’s specialist testbed. PGSy1. The generator and related 3,000-volt power electronics system was delivered to the newly-renovated Testbed 108 in Bristol, UK, from the Rolls-Royce facility in Trondheim, Norway, having completed an extensive development test program.

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First drive review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS fuses electric-car wizardry with S-Class serenity

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS pitches the luxury nameplate out of its comfort zone and into an all-electric future it had slow-tracked over the past decade. Even with its remarkably rapid development, Mercedes is in the unenviable position of playing catch-up with the 2022 EQS. The Tesla Model S emerged nine years ago and has locked up its loyalists.

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

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Rio Tinto advances studies for underground mining at Kennecott copper with $108M investment; testing underground BEVs

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Rio Tinto has approved a $108-million investment in underground development to enable early orebody access and undertake orebody characterisation studies for underground mining at the Kennecott copper operations in the United States. The investment builds on $25 million approved in early-2020 to complete a pre-feasibility study to determine the viability of underground mining operations at Kennecott.

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GM recalls Chevy Bolt again, Aston Martin plans EV sports car, US makes most EV batteries: Today’s Car News

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Owners of the 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt face more confusing guidance from GM. Aston Martin unveils its electric car strategy, with an electric sports car planned for 2025. At least 70% of EV battery packs are made in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased.

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Aston Martin to debut electric sports car in 2025, CEO says

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An Aston Martin electric car due in 2025 will replace one of the automaker's current front-engine sports cars, CEO Tobias Moers said in an interview with Automotive News Europe (subscription required) published Tuesday. The British automaker said in March that it was working on an electric sports car and an electric crossover, with the sports car.

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BHP to supply nickel to Tesla; focus on supply chain sustainability

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BHP will supply Tesla Inc. with nickel from BHP’s Nickel West asset in Western Australia; BHP says that Nickel West is one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world. Nickel is a key metal used in Tesla’s battery technology. Demand for nickel in batteries is estimated to grow by over 500 per cent over the next decade, in large part to support the world’s rising demand for electric vehicles.

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Over 40% Of New Car Buyers Are Considering An Electrified Vehicle

CleanTechnica EVs

Over 40% of those in the market for a new car are thinking about buying an electrified car, according to the latest EY Mobility Lens Consumer Index. Note that this means a fully electric car, a plugin hybrid, or a conventional hybrid without a plug — a big difference from the fully electric vehicles many […].

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Air Products chooses Haldor Topsoe’s SynCOR technology for world-scale blue hydrogen energy complex in Canada

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Air Products has selected Haldor Topsoe’s low-carbon SynCOR technology for a world-scale net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Canada. Topsoe’s SynCOR technology will enable capture of more than 95% of CO 2 emissions from the production of blue hydrogen from natural gas for the recently announced Air Products facility to be built in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ( Earlier post.

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

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Isn’t It Time For All Hotels To Start Including Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

CleanTechnica EVs

By Darya Oreizi Have you gone on a family road trip and found no electric vehicle charging stations at your hotel? If you own a Tesla, you’ll likely find a Supercharger nearby. But not always. Let’s face it, most EV owners would love to charge up overnight (at their hotel) when they’re on the road. […].

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Rivian raises $2.5B, confirms it’s looking for second US EV factory location

Electrek

Rivian announced that it closed a $2.5 billion investment round with investments from Amazon, Ford, and others. The automaker also confirmed that it’s looking for a location for a second electric vehicle factory in the US after the media reported on the project. more… The post Rivian raises $2.5B, confirms it’s looking for second US EV factory location appeared first on Electrek.

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Looking At The Positive Impacts Of Tesla In Austin 1 Year After Giga Texas Construction Began

CleanTechnica EVs

In July 2020, Tesla began the construction of its Gigafactory in Austin, TX, which many nicknamed Giga Texas. Yes, it’s been a year and it’s expected to be up and running by the end of this year. Tesla may not be producing vehicles from the factory just yet, but its impact is being felt all […].

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[UPDATED] GM announces recall after a dozen Bolt EV Fires; 6 key questions with answers from GM

Electrek

GM has announced a new recall N212343880 after a dozen reported fires in a little more than a year, and at least two fires this month that had their “final” software fix in place. Here’s what you need to know, and the major questions with some updated answers from GM. more… The post [UPDATED] GM announces recall after a dozen Bolt EV Fires; 6 key questions with answers from GM 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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Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Model S will not have a “normal” steering wheel option

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The Tesla Model S Plaid has been favorably received in terms of its performance and tech, but there is one aspect of the vehicle that has remained divisive since Day 1: its steering yoke, which has resulted in a substantial amount of skepticism from both Tesla critics and supporters alike. As per recent Elon Musk’s recent posts on Twitter, however, the Model S’ yoke is here to stay, and that’s it. .

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Elon Musk confirms Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel on new Model S/X

Electrek

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel option on new Model S and Model X vehicles. more… The post Elon Musk confirms Tesla will not offer a regular steering wheel on new Model S/X appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid and Long Range deliveries are temporarily on hold: report

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While deliveries of the Tesla Model S Plaid and Model S Long Range have been ongoing since last month, reports from reservation holders suggest that the company has temporarily halted the deliveries of its refreshed flagship sedan. The reasons behind the pause remain unknown for now, though messages reportedly sent to Model S customers point to an updated inspection process. .

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Tesla puts new Model S deliveries on hold, and it’s unclear why

Electrek

Tesla Model S buyers are complaining that they can’t take delivery of their new electric vehicles as they are told that deliveries are on hold. At this point, it’s unclear why. more… The post Tesla puts new Model S deliveries on hold, and it’s unclear why appeared first on Electrek.

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Record Month For Plugin Electric Vehicles In China! 15% Share!

CleanTechnica EVs

Plugins are on fire in China, having scored a record 235,000 registrations last month, pulling the year-to-date (YTD) tally to 1.1 million units, a far cry from the 360,000 units that this market had 12 months ago. Share-wise, June also witnessed a record month, hitting 15% (12% full electrics/BEVs). This pulled the 2021 share to […].

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Formula E holds world’s first indoor-outdoor race this weekend in London

Electrek

Formula E returns to London this weekend for another doubleheader, but at a new venue. This time, the race will be held in and around London’s ExCeL convention center in a unique track layout which Formula E says is the first indoor-outdoor race in motorsport history. more… The post Formula E holds world’s first indoor-outdoor race this weekend in London appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk highlights Virtual Power Plants’ importance amid CA launch

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Tesla has launched its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in California, allowing customers to utilize their Powerwall batteries and solar panels to help the state’s grid. While the VPP seems to be a pilot program in California for now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has noted that the capability to donate spare battery capacity to the grid would become extremely important over time.

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Li-Cycle & Helbiz Partner to Advance Battery Recycling in Micro-Mobility

CleanTechnica EVs

Li-Cycle, which is focused on providing customer-centric, end-of-life solutions for lithium-ion batteries while also creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials, has announced a partnership with Helbiz. Helbiz focuses on micro-mobility, and together, the two companies are partnering up to create a safe and sustainable recycling solution for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters […].

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EGEB: 3 ways clean energy is making US grids more resilient right now

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Here are 3 ways clean energy is boosting grid resilience right now in the face of extreme weather. Massachusetts announces $1.6 million in grants to support offshore wind workforce training. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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HyperChange’s Gali Shares Perfect Tesla FSD V9 Drive — 0 Disengagements

CleanTechnica EVs

Gali Russel with HyperChange has been sharing several of his FSD V9 beta testing videos, but this one is pretty special. It’s an unedited video of his drive through Capitol Hill in Seattle to get a sandwich at 8:00 pm. The car drove 100% on FSD there and back with no disengagements. “This was the […].

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First Look at The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop Resorts World extension

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Recent photos of The Boring Company’s (TBC) Vegas Loop Resorts World extension reveals that Elon Musk’s underground people mover isn’t done with Sin City just yet. . It seems like Boring Company has hit its stride in Las Vegas. TBC’s Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop kicked off operations just last month. Following the successful launch of the LVCC Loop, the tunneling company has moved right on to constructing the Vegas Loop without missing a beat. .

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Unplugged Performance Tested A Tesla Model Y With The Yoke While Using FSD

CleanTechnica EVs

Want to know what it’s like to drive the Tesla Model Y with a yoke with FSD? Unplugged Performance did just this and shared a video yesterday. They quickly pointed out that this isn’t a product they are selling. They used a modified Model S yoke wheel, one that is not a direct retrofit, for […].

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Stockholders approve Lucid’s merger with CCIV, will join Nasdaq next week

Electrek

After days of both sides rallying stockholders to exercise their vote, the SPAC merger between Lucid Motors and Churchill Capital Corp IV (CCIV) has been approved. The closing of this long-anticipated merger is expected to close later today, and Lucid Motors is expected to trade on Nasdaq next week under the ticker symbol “LCID.” more… The post Stockholders approve Lucid’s merger with CCIV, will join Nasdaq next week appeared first on Electrek.

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UK County Identifies Simple Yet Brilliant Way To Get Butts In EV Seats

CleanTechnica EVs

Probably everyone who owns an electric vehicle knows the best way to get others interested in and inspired by electric vehicles — get them to test drive one. But it’s also about a little more than that for many people. Ride & drives are nothing new and have been a core tool for attracting new […].

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Rivian announces a $2.5B funding round, bringing grand total to $10.5B

Teslarati

Rivian has announced another successful private funding round led by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor Company, along with funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price. Third Point, Fidelity Management and Research, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Coatue participated in the second investment round of 2021. The funding round brings Rivian’s grand total of private investments to $10.5 billion as it nears vehicle production and initial deliveries of the R1T pi

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AC Cars’ electric Series 1 Cobra bridges the past and future

Electrek

AC Cars, one of the oldest independent automakers out of the UK, is on the verge of delivering the first electric version of its classic Series 1 Cobra to customers. The AC Cobra was a legendary two-seater sports car in the 1960s that has found new life with an electric powertrain. AC Cars has now combined its famed history with its future, as the next chapter goes electric for the renowned marque. more… The post AC Cars’ electric Series 1 Cobra bridges the past and future appeared f

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Watch Rivian R1S defy gravity and logic with incredible climb in Moab, Utah

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Electric automaker Rivian is still working toward the first deliveries of its vehicles, but testing is going extremely well. This fact is evident in a recent video posted by company CEO RJ Scaringe, who is in Moab, Utah, with the all-electric SUV, which is displaying some incredible scaling capabilities up Moab’s steep rock formations. A testament to Rivian’s impressive specifications regarding off-road performance and capabilities, Scaringe and Company took to an extremely steeply g

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Houston’s diesel-dependent Metro, which has zero e-buses, will buy 20

Electrek

Houston’s Metropolitan Transit Authority, which is heavily dependent on diesel vehicles, is going to purchase up to 20 electric buses that will run along two routes. more… The post Houston’s diesel-dependent Metro, which has zero e-buses, will buy 20 appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Motors and Churchill Capital IV combine, will become ‘Lucid Group, Inc’

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Lucid Motors and Churchill Capital Corp IV have announced that they have combined after an overwhelming vote by shareholders that supported the merger between the two companies. The two companies will now be renamed, becoming “Lucid Group, Inc.” “Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE: CCIV ), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that in a special meeting held today, its stockholders voted to approve the proposals required to complete its combination with L

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What Should You Bring On A Tesla Road Trip?

CleanTechnica EVs

By Charles Morris If you like reading about Tesla road trips, there are some great stories about family road trips, European road trips, winter road trips, skiing and snowboarding trips, and many more. There are also some helpful tips and tricks for electric road trips from several veterans of the road, including Brad Templeton, who had explained some useful charging strategies, and Steve […].

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