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Norwegian startup Blastr plans €4B green steel plant in Finland

Green Car Congress

Norwegian startup Blastr Green Steel is planning to establish a green steel plant with an integrated hydrogen production facility in Inkoo, Finland. Blastr has entered into a Letter of Intent with Nordic energy company Fortum that provides Blastr exclusive rights to utilize the existing industrial site located in Joddböle, Inkoo in Finland, 55 km west of Helsinki.

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Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for Archer

Green Car Reports

As it prepares to launch a global lineup of electric cars and trucks, Stellantis is also planning to build a very different kind of electric vehicle. At CES in Las Vegas, the automaker announced that it will build the Archer Midnight electric aircraft, as well as provide $150 million in funding to California-based Archer Aviation in 2023 and 2024.

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Stellantis to build eVTOL with Archer and provide strategic funding for growth

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Stellantis and Archer Aviation have agreed to expand their partnership by joining forces to manufacture Archer’s flagship electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. Stellantis will work with Archer to stand up Archer’s recently announced manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia at which the companies plan to begin manufacturing the Midnight aircraft in 2024.

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Ram 1500 BEV Concept electric pickup bows with three-row seating

Green Car Reports

In the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept revealed Thursday at CES, Stellantis’ Ram truck brand showed how it plans to deliver an electric truck in 2024. Put simply, it plans to carry on the competition that it’s waged against the Ford F-150 family, plus Chevy, GMC, and Toyota full-size trucks, translated into a new era of fully electric.

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

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NFI receives new contract for up to 166 zero-emission buses from Manitoba’s Winnipeg Transit; fuel-cell and battery-electric

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NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC has received new firm orders for 16 battery-electric and fuel cell-electric transit buses from Winnipeg Transit. The contract also has options to be extended for up to four years to purchase up to 150 40-foot zero-emission buses (ZEBs). In total, NFI will add up to 166 buses (or 174 Equivalent Units, EUs) to its backlog from firm and option orders.

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Ram plug-in hybrid pickup will sell alongside fully electric truck

Green Car Reports

Stellantis’ Ram brand has been hinting for several years that while there may be a fully electric truck in the future, it sees a plug-in hybrid truck as part of the plan, too. With the debut of the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept at CES on Thursday, and the confirmation that a production version will bow within months and be delivered in 2024.

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Study: EV adoption faces critical cost barriers

Green Car Reports

Consumers are showing more interest in electric cars, but cost concerns are a critical barrier to further adoption, according to a new study. In its 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study, consultancy Deloitte found that most Americans don't feel ready for an EV. Just 8% of survey respondents said an EV was the preferred choice for their next.

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Vopak and Hydrogenious to form JV for hydrogen storage, transport and supply using liquid organic hydrogen carrier

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Vopak and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies will incorporate an equal shared joint venture, named LOHC Logistix, for hydrogen storage, transport and supply based on Hydrogenious’ Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. ( Earlier post.) This is one of the major steps both companies have agreed on recently to push LOHC market solutions and large-scale pilot projects forward.

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Mobileye begins autonomous driving tests in Germany with NIO ES8

CN EV Post

The NIO ES8, equipped with Mobileye's self-driving hardware and software, is planned for use in a robotaxi service and to integrate on-demand shuttles into local public transportation in Germany. The post Mobileye begins autonomous driving tests in Germany with NIO ES8 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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ZF introduces multi-domain version of ProAI controller

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At CES 2023, ZF anniunced a new multi-domain capable edition of the ZF ProAI ( earlier post ) high-performance computer. One device can support domain-based ADAS, infotainment or chassis functions on separate boards. This includes system-on-chip configurations from multiple suppliers. It is even capable of hosting multiple operating systems in parallel, e.g., QNX for ADAS functions and Android Auto for infotainment.

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

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BREAKING: Tesla sharply cuts prices of entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup in China

CN EV Post

Tesla has cut the prices of its entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup by as much as 48,000 yuan in China to boost demand in the world's largest EV market. The post BREAKING: Tesla sharply cuts prices of entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Canada Nickel exploring incorporating carbon capture & storage in mining tailings in Crawford project

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Canada Nickel Company announced that its latest test work results support the incorporation of carbon capture and storage into the Crawford Project.The company’s In-Process Tailings (IPT) Carbonation process is a novel method for accelerated carbon capture and storage. The latest test work confirms that existing process streams can be utilized for IPT Carbonation which the Company believes should allow it to be engineered and incorporated into the flowsheet in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Tesla sells 55,796 China-made vehicles in Dec, down 44% from Nov

CN EV Post

That's down 44.37 percent from 100,291 vehicles in November and down 21.24 percent from 70,847 vehicles in the same month last year, according to data released today by the CPCA. The post Tesla sells 55,796 China-made vehicles in Dec, down 44% from Nov appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Nornickel investigating using mining tailings to capture and store CO2

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Russia-based Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel)—the world’s largest nickel producer—is studying the potential for mining tailings to capture and store CO 2. The dompany is also working to develop a methodology to take stock of carbon units captured this way. In 2021, Nornickel extracted 41.2 mt of ore. Ore mining and concentration results in waste rock, or tailings—fine-grained rock (less than 0.4 mm) that looks like sand.

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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 Giga Shanghai stormed by delivery trucks as production resumes

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Tesla Giga Shanghai is resuming production at high-speed and preparing to ship cars to customers as the plant is being stormed by delivery trucks and haulers. Rumors of production stoppages at Giga Shanghai circulated late last year, which caught many off guard with Tesla’s typical end-of-year production and delivery pushes. The automaker clarified the “stoppages,” indicating it was carrying out annual production line maintenance.

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Wolfspeed to supply SiC devices for future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle platforms

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Wolfspeed will be supplying Silicon Carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms, enabling greater efficiency in the powertrain. Wolfspeed’s semiconductors will be incorporated into next-generation powertrain systems for several Mercedes-Benz vehicle lines. Coming from a long-term technical collaboration history between our companies, we have now chosen Wolfspeed as one of our key partners for future Silicon Carbide devices, thus securing preferred long-term supp

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NIO recalls 997 ET5s due to risk of high-voltage wiring harness breakage in crashes

CN EV Post

Some of the ET5 vehicles included in the recall are at risk of having their high-voltage wiring harnesses break and short-circuit in a severe head-on collision. The post NIO recalls 997 ET5s due to risk of high-voltage wiring harness breakage in crashes appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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onsemi’s EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model. The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. Within the traction inverter of a high performance EV, the EliteSiC power module enables high-efficiency power conversion from the DC 800 V of the battery to the AC drive for the rear axle. onsemi continues to collaborate with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation (HMC/KIA) t

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Mercury Marine Unveils Its First Electric Outboard Boat Motor

CleanTechnica EVs

Normally, when we talk about electric vehicles, we think of something with wheels. Cars, mini-cars, e-bikes, scooters, and other such things are where most of the action is at. Sometimes we even talk about aviation, where electrification is only beginning its journey toward being mainstream (and there are some significant hurdles between here and there). […].

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LG and Magna to develop next generation autonomous driving-infotainment solution proof of concept

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LG Electronics (LG) announced a technical collaboration with Magna to develop a proo of concept for an automated driving-infotainment solution, aimed at providing differentiated customer experiences and enabling readiness for the future of mobility. Under the agreement, LG and Magna will explore the technical feasibility of integrating LG’s infotainment capabilities with Magna’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and automated driving technologies.

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Xiaomi working on two models, 1st model to take on Tesla Model 3, report says

CN EV Post

Xiaomi's first model will compete with Tesla's Model 3 sedan, but is stronger in size, and performance and similarly positioned to the XPeng P7, according to local media. The post Xiaomi working on two models, 1st model to take on Tesla Model 3, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla stock is now a ‘Buy,’ according to this firm

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Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) was upgraded from ‘Hold’ to ‘Buy’ by Jeff Windau of Edward Jones, who believes the automaker’s position as the leader in EVs gives it a distinct advantage over competitors. After Tesla’s tumultuous stock slide in 2022 put shares down nearly 70 percent, numerous analysts adjusted ratings and price targets in alignment with a global economic decline, as well as questions regarding Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

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Full text: NIO CEO William Li's internal letter to employees

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NIO must tap potential from within, inefficient projects will be fully optimized, and employees need to be more agile, Li said. The post Full text: NIO CEO William Li's internal letter to employees appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla experiments with interesting Supercharger lot design in Denmark

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Tesla is experimenting with an interesting Supercharger lot design at a new station in Kliplev, Denmark. The new Supercharger station in Kliplev features 24 V3 Superchargers capable of speeds up to 250 kW. This is nothing out of the ordinary for Tesla, the company with the most electric vehicle charging stalls and stations globally. With over 40,000 Supercharging posts globally , Tesla has implemented its charging stations at shopping malls, convenience stores, and other public places.

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Tesla's cost-based pricing is reason behind price cut in China, exec says

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A Tesla executive says the price cut is due to the company's good cost control and a government call, but apparently, the more important reason is weak demand. The post Tesla's cost-based pricing is reason behind price cut in China, exec says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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France’s EVs Take Record Quarter Share Of Market

CleanTechnica EVs

December saw France’s plugin electric vehicles grow to take 25.0% share of the auto market, up fractionally from 24.4% a year ago. Full electrics grew at a decent rate, but plugin hybrids fell. Overall auto volumes for the month were flat year on year, but full year 2022 volumes were down almost 8% on 2021. […].

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Tesla Giga Shanghai accounted for more than half of company sales in 2022

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Tesla Giga Shanghai accounted for more than 50 percent of the automaker’s global sales in 2022, data shows. Tesla Giga Shanghai gained notoriety as the company’s biggest contributor to company production and sales in 2021 after accounting for 51.7 percent of the automaker’s production that year. With the CPCA releasing Tesla’s relatively subdued sales figures in China in December, we finally have a bigger idea of how crucial the factory is to the automaker’s global

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Tesla announces prices for new Model S and X in China, deliveries will both begin in Q2

CN EV Post

The Model S starts at RMB 789,900 ($115,000) in China and the Model X at RMB 879,900. The post Tesla announces prices for new Model S and X in China, deliveries will both begin in Q2 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Model S & Model X Plaid round steering-wheel option now available

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Tesla bit the bullet and launched a round steering wheel option for the Model S and Model X. Thus far, all Model S and Model X orders—including the Plaid variants—have been produced with steering yokes. . Tesla’s Model S and Model X configuration pages now give customers the option to choose between a round steering wheel and a yoke steering wheel. The steering wheel choices are available across all Model S and Model X variants, including the Plaid versions and all the Model X seat variants.

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Ram Unveils 1500 Revolution BEV Concept In Las Vegas

Electric Cars Report

The Ram Truck brand introduced a visionary road map today at CES 2023 with its Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept, which provides a glimpse into the future and demonstrates how the industry’s leading truck brand will once again redefine the pickup truck segment. This marks Ram’s entry into the electric truck market, as competitors Ford […] The post Ram Unveils 1500 Revolution BEV Concept In Las Vegas appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept pickup truck revealed at CES

Charged EVs

It’s reportedly close in exterior design to the production model we’ll see within months. Ram Trucks, the US truck arm of global automaker Stellantis , took the wraps off what it called the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept truck on Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The production version of this fully electric, full-size pickup truck will be revealed within months, with sales to start during 2024, most likely in the second half of the year.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales dropped in China, but production now resumes

Electrek

Tesla’s sales dropped significantly in China last month, but it was anticipated with the production stopping at the end of the month. It is now resuming. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) sales dropped in China, but production now resumes appeared first on Electrek.

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UK: EVs secure best ever monthly market share and become Britain’s second most popular powertrain for the year

Electric Cars Report

The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This second half year performance was not enough, however, to offset the declines recorded during the first half of […] The post UK: EVs secure best ever monthly market share and become Britain’s second most popular powertrain for the year appeared first on Ele

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Tesla Semi Efficiency Is Unreal, Twice As Thrify As Ford F-150

InsideEVs

The Tesla Semi has up to 500 miles or more of range, which blows away rivals, but it's the efficiency that's the real story here.

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