Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

SK Innovation has decided to spin off its battery production and exploration & production (E&P) business as independent companies. SK Innovation will be a holding company that plays the role of the “Green Portfolio Designer & Developer” and puts greater emphasis on the improvement of the enterprise value. The upcoming spin-off of two businesses will take place in the form of simple division and split-off, wherein SK Innovation will own the entire issued stocks of the new companies.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2021

President Biden this morning signed an executive order to make 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 zero-emission. Behind that, the automakers provided a backdrop statement then appeared to undercut the order itself. In coordination with the announcement, Ford, GM, and Stellantis (the parent of Chrysler) expressed a “shared aspiration” to.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hyundai Motor become a partner in H2 MOBILITY, a company that sets up and coordinates the nationwide hydrogen infrastructure in Germany. ( Earlier post.) The Hyundai Motor Company will be represented by Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH at the shareholders’ meeting. Hyundai is the seventh shareholder alongside the founding members Total, Shell, OMV, Linde, Air Liquide and Daimler.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2021

An all-electric Jeep will launch in the first half of 2023, while Alfa Romeo will sell only electric cars in certain major markets beginning in 2027, parent company Stellantis confirmed Tuesday in a financial results presentation. Stellantis plans to launch 21 plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars globally over the next two years. That includes at.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTEC have established a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. The center will focus on the test flight and certification of Universal Hydrogen’s retrofit conversion of a Dash-8 regional turboprop aircraft, scheduled for entry into commercial service in 2025. ( Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2021

President Biden formally announced a target for more EVs, undercut by an “aspiration.” Hyundai is moving toward EV subscriptions. And an electric Jeep will launch in 2023. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The President wants to make 50% of new vehicles zero-emission by 2030, but the “shared aspiration” from U.S.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, and the world’s 4th largest, saw plugin electric vehicle market share more than double year-on-year to 23.5% share in July 2021. Old-school combustion powertrains fell to a record low of 59.2%, with diesels under 20%. Overall auto volumes in July were down almost 30% compared to the pre-COVID July 2019 […].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

US-based startup Pajarito Powder has received a Series-B investment from Hyundai Motor Company. The investment is intended to allow Hyundai Motor to expand its portfolio in the value chain of the hydrogen industry and strengthen the establishment of the hydrogen ecosystem. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pajarito Powder develops and commercializes advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and electrolyzers.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla is going to supply its full energy ecosystem with solar, batteries, and EV chargers, to new homes in a new luxury community being built in Florida. more… The post Tesla to supply full energy ecosystem in new homes in luxury community appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Ford’s electrified vehicle portfolio achieved a new July sales record, while expanding Ford’s electrified presence in California. Ford’s electrified vehicle sales were up 57.5% on sales of 9,103 vehicles, with Mustang Mach-E and F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid leading the way with sales of 2,854 and 4,498, respectively. Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E in July grew 15.8% compared to June; through July of this year, the Mach-E is now in second place in the rapidly growing battery-electric sport utility seg

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla could use Chinese automotive company BYD’s new, ultra-safe “Blade” battery design in some of its vehicles in 2022. The rumors that associate the Blade battery from BYD being paired with Tesla’s successful electric models in China follow a report from just days ago when Tesla was rumored to have already completed a prototype for its $25,000 EV.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 e-bike brand is taking a Eurotrip as the electric two-wheelers ride across the continent. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycles roll out all over Europe in latest expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Jay Leno’s time was beaten by a Tesla Model S Plaid at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL. The Tesla Model S Plaid is a monster of a car. Even before its delivery event at the Fremont Factory in California, reports were already swirling that the vehicle had established a new world record at the quarter-mile with legendary late-night host Jay Leno behind the wheel.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla is said to have entered into an agreement to buy BYD’s new “blade batteries” in a partnership that not many people would have predicted. more… The post Tesla is reportedly going to buy BYD’s new ‘blade batteries’ in an unlikely partnership appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

I have been a fan of Tony Seba for some time. I have watched his presentations on YouTube, read his book (Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation, 2014) and devoured his reports. His latest one tends to be a compilation of his previous dissertations on disruptions and the speed with which they occur. It combines […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Ford, GM, and Stellantis, also known as the Detroit Big Three, announced today a joint goal for electric vehicles to achieve 40% to 50% of their sales in the US by 2030. Who is going to buy the other 50% of their cars? more… The post Ford, GM, and Stellantis announce joint 40-50% EV sale goal in 2030 – who is going to buy other 50%? appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

Mining in Australia is big business, very big business. The royalties fund much of the government spending at the state and federal level. Providing over 10% of Australia’s GDP, or $200 billion AUS, Australia’s mining companies demand to be listened to. So, when BHP sells its coal and oil assets and starts talking up electric […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

A few weeks ago, Fully Charged’s Elliot Richards had a go in the Wuling Mini, the cheapest EV currently available. Today he’ll be driving not only the most expensive EV ever built at $3.48 million, but also the fastest, at 217 mph – the Nio EP9. more… The post Nio EP9 first drive: the fastest, most expensive EV ever built [video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

General Motors knocked off nearly $1 billion from its net income in Q2 2021 because it repaired faulty battery cells in the Chevrolet Bolt EV. In its Q2 2021 results overview released on August 4th, GM reported $34.2 billion in revenue and a net income of $2.8 billion. $1.3 billion was spent on GM recalls in Q2, with $800 million going toward the recent battery bugs in the Bolt.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Technology company and EV startup Arrival has announced plans to co-develop a cloud-based data platform with Microsoft to enable telemetry, vehicle, and data management for future electric vehicle fleets. Together with the help of Microsoft Azure, Arrival looks to streamline the sharing of data within fleet mobility holistically. more… The post Arrival to co-develop its EV open-data platform alongside Microsoft appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

After a slight delay, CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX is now on track to stack a complete Starship prototype on top of a Super Heavy booster for the first time ever as early as Friday morning. In the latest stage of SpaceX’s continually impressive “Starbase Surge,” the company rolled the first orbital-class Starship prototype’s aft tank section from its birthplace in the factory “midbay” to a much larger “high bay” around noon on August 3rd.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Baltimore-based US Wind announces a new offshore wind farm and other major developments. Costa Rica is considering a permanent ban on fossil fuel exploration and extraction. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Higher Administrative Court Berlin-Brandenburg (OVG) gave Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s staunchest critics, the Green League Brandenburg and Nabu, their latest defeat. The update was confirmed by Thorsten Deppner, the lawyer for the environmental associations, on Thursday. The latest efforts of the Green League and Nabu were against the higher court itself, with the groups complaining that their grievances against Tesla’s Germany-based facility were not given ample hearing.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

US EV automaker Rivian has submitted a permit application to the Planning Commission of the City of Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. According to the application, Rivian has requested a conditional use permit (CUP) to revamp an industrial building to support 24/7 maintenance and receive new EVs for inspection before they’re delivered to customers. more… The post Rivian applies to establish pre-delivery and service center in Orange County, California appeared first on Electrek

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that award-winning author Walter Isaacson is writing his biography. The CEO did not provide many details about the project, though he remarked that the biography would provide information for those curious about Tesla, SpaceX, and his “general goings on.” The news of Musk’s upcoming biography from Isaacson was received warmly by the CEO’s followers on Twitter, many of whom noted that the author is among the best in the field.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

When I was in college, I thought I was poor. I could only afford a Chevy Cavalier with manual windows, a small apartment, and we ate a lot of Ramen noodles. I got by doing freelance videography and odd jobs wherever I could. I at least had the basics covered, and didn’t know until much […].

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla came in 3rd place in the United Kingdom’s (UK) largest car ownership survey, the 2021 Driver Power. Tesla took the bronze with 89.39%. The 2021 Driver Power Survey was updated to mark its 20th anniversary. The update included more questions about tech, an assessment considering vehicles’ value for money, and more rigorous data processing practices.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Nissan LEAF is a gateway drug to an EV addiction. Now you can drive one for as little as $89 a month. What are you waiting for?

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Netflix has announced plans for a documentary that will dive deep into SpaceX’s historic Inspiration4 private astronaut launch. Headed by billionaire and Shift4 CEO and founder Jared Isaacman, Inspiration4 was first announced in February 2021 as SpaceX’s first private Crew Dragon mission. More importantly, the mission – if successful – will make history as the first fully private astronaut launch in the history of spaceflight when it sends four private citizens into orbit

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

In the first three months of ownership, We Predict data analysis company found EVs to cost 2.3 times more to service than ICE vehicles.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla has increased the price of its Model S and Model X Long Range variants in Germany by €5,000, bringing their total price from €91,990 to €96,990 for the Model S and from €100,990 to €105,990 for the Model X. It marks the second price increase since July 16th, when €5,000 price bumps were also applied to both vehicles. The adjustment in price follows a similar price bump for U.S. customers of the Model S and Model X.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Volvo Car USA recently visited the FDNY in Mahwah, New Jersey, to donate a fully electric XC40 Recharge to the department for post-accident safety training. While first responders like the FDNY are no strangers to helping safely remove citizens from damaged vehicles, BEVs present new safety measures to be aware of to keep both EV passengers and firefighters safe. more… The post Volvo donates XC40 Recharge to FDNY to practice post-accident BEV safety appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

CNBC news anchor Brian Sullivan went on a long road trip in an all-electric Polestar 2 throughout California and realized the advantage of Tesla Supercharger stations in the process. “Electric cars are awesome. They are fast, are fun to drive, they’re quiet, highly technical some cool features. But on a road trip longer than 200 miles, you are gonna have to stop.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 5, 2021

Half of US new vehicle sales by 2030 should consist of battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles.

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