Wed.Jan 05, 2022

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Massachusetts files for immediate adoption of California Clean Trucks regulation

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On 30 December 2021, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that emergency regulations were filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office for the immediate adoption California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation ( earlier post ), which requires an increasing percentage of ZEV truck sales starting with Model Year 2025 and ramping up through Model Year 2035, accelerating the market for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs.

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400-mile Chrysler Airflow Concept leads brand's EV strategy

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Chrysler will use the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show starting in Las Vegas later today to announce plans to launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and eventually a full-electric lineup by as early as 2028. As a preview of that electric future, Chrysler will present the Airflow Concept, an electric crossover with a dual-motor powertrain and.

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Vision Marine Technologies partners with Octillion to develop proprietary high-density batteries for electric powertrain system

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Vision Marine Technologies has partnered with Octillion Power to develop a customized high voltage 35 KW high-density battery exclusively for use within the recreational boating market. Under the terms of the agreement, Octillion will manufacture a new advanced electric battery system to power Vision’s E-Motion outboard powertrain. The configuration of the 60 kWh battery pack is smaller than that of a typical fuel tank, which in turn makes it easier to custom-fit in virtually any boat.

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2024 Chevy Silverado EV: Electric Avalanche heir claims 400 miles, eventual $39,900 base price

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GM’s first fully electric Chevy pickup will offer an estimated 400-mile range when it’s delivered next year, with a base model arriving later at $39,900, the company confirmed with a reveal of the truck at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Wednesday. The truck was revealed in coordination with a keynote address from CEO Mary.

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

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JuiceBar introduces 48-Amp home charger: Cheetah

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JuiceBar, a commercial EV charger manufacturer based in Connecticut, has entered the home charging market with the release of a 48-amp charger that it calls the “Cheetah.”. Our new home charger combines the speed and unparalleled reliability of our commercial chargers with a smart interface that will impress every EV driver. —JuiceBar CEO Paul Vosper.

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American households might use EVs as backup power with this bidirectional charger

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At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Wallbox Industries will unveil its second-generation bidirectional home charging station for the North American market. Like its predecessor, the Wallbox Quasar 2 can draw power from an EV's battery pack, allowing the car to serve as an emergency backup power source for homes. Bidirectional charging.

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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrival

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General Motors confirmed Wednesday that a fully electric version of its Equinox compact SUV will arrive in fall 2023, starting around $30,000. The automaker released the first pictures of the Equinox EV, which looks quite curvier than the company’s current mass-market gasoline crossovers. It could rival the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq.

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BMW iX M60 features newly developed, high-power density 489 hp synchronous motor; 2.59 kW/kg

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BMW has revealed the iX M60—the M performance version of its recently introduced flagship electric SAV iX ( earlier post ). With a total system output of up to 610 bhp and 811 lb-ft of torque (when Launch Control is activated), and a unique M-enhanced adaptive dual-axle air suspension, the iX M60 is the fastest all-electric model in the BMW Group.

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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?

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In the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car revealed earlier this week, range took center stage, with claims of an astounding 621 real-world miles (or more) from a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—amounting to more than 6 miles per kwh on efficiency terms. Achieving that efficiency took an F1-like level of attention to an array of.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sells StreetScooter production rights to international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group is selling the rights and know-how for the production of its StreetScooter electric vehicles to the international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l. (Luxembourg). The deal includes the intellectual property for the D17 and D20 vehicle models as well as the two wholly owned subsidiaries in Switzerland and Japan. In addition, Deutsche Post DHL Group will become a minority shareholder in ODIN.

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

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2023 BMW iX M60: Very quick electric SUV claims 280-mile range

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A quicker version of the BMW iX electric SUV is making a bow at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in June, the 2023 BMW iX M60 gets an upgraded dual-motor powertrain producing 532 horsepower and 749 pound-feet of torque in its default mode, or 610 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque in sport mode. With launch.

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Ford to boost production capacity of electric F-150 Lightning to 150,000 per year; ability to produce 600K BEVs annually within 24 months

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Ford Motor Company plans to raise production of the F-150 Lightning pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 trucks per year to meet high demand, Beginning Thursday, the first group of reservation holders will be invited to place their orders for the F-150 Lightning. Due to unprecedented customer interest, Ford is implementing a wave-by-wave reservation process, with reservation holders being asked to watch for an invitation via email from Ford or to log into their Ford

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Tesla Giga Nevada to start using Redwood’s recycled battery components

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On Tuesday, January 4, Panasonic announced that Redwood Materials would start supplying copper foil to its battery production facility in Giga Nevada. The Japanese tech giant announced the news during the 2022 CES tech trade show. “Our work together to establish a domestic circular supply chain for batteries is an important step in realizing the full opportunity that EVs have to shape a much more sustainable world,” said Allan Swan, the President of Panasonic Energy of North America, at the late

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ABB introduces tundish electromagnetic stirring solution to help steelmakers increase quality, productivity and profitability

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Global technology company ABB recently launched its Tundish EMS (electromagnetic stirring solution) to enable steelmakers to overcome the limited ability of the tundish vessel in controlling the flow of molten metal, and therefore steel quality and temperature. The tundish is an intermediate vessel between the steel teeming ladle and the mould in continuous casting.

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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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There Are Now 1,000 Electric Buses In Moscow!

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There’s been a quiet — but enormous — revolution underway in the public transit world of Moscow in the past few years. In just a bit more than three years, Moscow has put more than 1,000 electric buses on the road! A little more than a year ago, I reported on Moscow getting its 500th […].

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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

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04/01/2022 Images are for editorial use only. Partnership builds on existing relationship to deliver increased automation and sustainability for auto parts production New joint venture agreement signed by both parties on December 30th 2021 and expected to commence operation in Q2, 2022. Automation expert ABB and China’s leading automotive parts supplier, HASCO, are forming a joint venture to drive the next generation of smart manufacturing in China’s automotive industry.

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GM unveils sharp-looking Equinox EV starting at game-changing $30,000 price

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At CES today, GM unveiled a sharp-looking Equinox EV, which the automaker says will start at just $30,000 – it will be added to the Chevrolet EV lineup in fall 2023. more… The post GM unveils sharp-looking Equinox EV starting at game-changing $30,000 price appeared first on Electrek.

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Norway’s Plugin EVs Take 90% Share In December — Even Facing One-Off Headwinds

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Norway, the world’s leading region in the transition to electric transport, saw plugin electric vehicle market share hit 90% in December, with the full year 2021 plugin share of 86.2%. Full battery electrics had a near-record sales month, but all vehicles with a combustion engine — temporarily — saw roughly double their normalized sales volume […].

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Nikola Motor axes $2B lawsuit against Tesla for Semi design infringement

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Nikola Motor has dropped a $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla that it filed in 2018, claiming Tesla stole design elements and included them in the Semi. Nikola argued the designs were taken from their semi-truck, the Nikola One. In 2018, Tesla was sued by Nikola, who claimed that elements of their vehicle, the Nikola One, were used to design the Tesla Semi.

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Coast to Coast in a Tesla Model Y

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By David Andrews On November 1, 2021, my wife and I, both 76, left our Connecticut home in a Tesla Model Y headed for San Diego where we spend the winter each year. In June, the Long Range Y had replaced a Honda CRV that had made the cross-country trip three times before with no […].

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GAC Aion begins sales of LX Plus SUV with 1,008 km (626 miles) NEDC range for just over $72,000

Electrek

Chinese EV automaker GAC Aion announced the start of sales for its anticipated SUV, the LX Plus. After announcing an NEDC range of 1,000 km this past November, GAC Aion has now shared a slightly longer range alongside other specs for Chinese consumers, including pricing. more… The post GAC Aion begins sales of LX Plus SUV with 1,008 km (626 miles) NEDC range for just over $72,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Vauxhall Mokka-e & Corsa-e Get Range Boost

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Sneaking out a news release just going into the holidays, Vauxhall informed us that it was giving its Mokka-e and Corsa-e boosts in their driving range on a full charge. (Of course, that also means the Opel Mokka-e and Opel Corsa-e got range boosts.) The Mokka-e’s range went from 201 miles to 209 miles in […].

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Chrysler officially reveals Airflow concept, vows to go all-electric by 2028

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Chrysler today officially revealed its new Airflow Concept at CES 2022 – a name invoking the legendary streamlined Chrysler from the 1930s – promising “Level 3” autonomous driving capabilities, more than 350 miles of range, and a fully battery-electric portfolio by 2028. The only real question left is: will they build it ? more… The post Chrysler officially reveals Airflow concept, vows to go all-electric by 2028 appeared first on Electrek.

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Efficiency Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lucid Air

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In a video by Motor Matchup, the efficiency of a Tesla is compared with the efficiency of a Lucid. The vehicles used are the Lucid Air Dream Edition and the Tesla Model S Plaid, and the video goes over where the two vehicles do well and where they do not so well. Motor Matchup also […].

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Nikola finally gives up on $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over semi truck design

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Nikola has officially given up on its $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over the design of the Tesla Semi electric truck. more… The post Nikola finally gives up on $2 billion patent trolling lawsuit against Tesla over semi truck design appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian still maintains Amazon partnership despite new deal with Stellantis

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Updated 4:29 PM EST with Rivian statement. Rivian is still in close works with Amazon, spokespeople for the e-commerce giant and EV startup confirmed in statements today. Amazon signed a new deal with Stellantis for in-car dashboard software. Rivian shares tanked more than 10% on the news. “Amazon and Stellantis N.V., a leading global automaker and mobility provider, today announced a series of global, multi-year agreements that will transform the in-vehicle experience for millions of Stel

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DOE, Stanford researchers bring “dead” lithium batteries back to life

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The lithium-ion batteries found in most modern EVs and hybrids tend to lose energy capacity as they cycle (get charged, get spent, and get re-charged). That happens because small bits of lithium can be cut off from the battery’s electrodes during the charging process. But, a team of DOE and Stanford scientists say they’ve been able to make this “dead” li-ion reconnect, partially reversing the unwanted loss of energy capacity and extending lithium battery life by 30%. more

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MassDEP Files New Regulations to Advance Clean Truck Market in Massachusetts

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Courtesy of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Process Kicks Off Public Comment Period; Public Hearing set for February 1 BOSTON — To further reduce transportation emissions and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on December 30, 2021, announced emergency regulations have been filed with the Secretary of […].

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REE Automotive introduces P7 fleet platform for mystery delivery company targeting 370-mile range

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At CES 2022, REE Automotive announced the start of trials of its all-new EV platform specifically designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans called the P7. According to REE, this new entirely flat platform was designed based on specifications from one of the world’s largest delivery companies. more… The post REE Automotive introduces P7 fleet platform for mystery delivery company targeting 370-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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100+ Pics of New Chevy Silverado EV

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We’ll have more to write about the specs, price, trims, and potential of the Chevy Silverado EV in coming days, but to start off the fun, aside from the livestream, below are more than 100 pictures of the new Chevy Silverado EV. Have fun, and let us know anything that jumps out to you. All […].

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In a ‘world first,’ battery-grade lithium, vital for EVs, is produced from mica in granite

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In what it claims is a “world first,” British Lithium has produced lithium at pilot scale from the mica in granite in its new government-backed pilot plant near Roche in Cornwall, England. more… The post In a ‘world first,’ battery-grade lithium, vital for EVs, is produced from mica in granite appeared first on Electrek.

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GM unveils the Chevrolet Silverado EV, coming in 2024

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Chevrolet, a General Motors brand, unveiled the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV today, the all-electric version of the automaker’s best-selling pickup truck. The Silverado EV could be considered an answer to Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Tesla’s Cybertruck, Rivian’s R1T, or even GMC’s Hummer EV. In fact, it will definitely be an option for consumers who are looking to pick up their first battery-powered pickup.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils camper version of the EQV for an electric ‘van life’ experience

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new camper version of its EQV electric van to create an all-electric “van life” experience. more… The post Mercedes-Benz unveils camper version of the EQV for an electric ‘van life’ experience appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid to install the Air’s missing ADAS features with upcoming OTA update

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Lucid Air Dream Edition owners are poised to receive a rather feature-ridden over-the-air software update this month. As indicated in a message sent to Air owners from Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, the company will be releasing several new driver-assist features for its DreamDrive system this January. Lucid’s debut luxury all-electric sedan , the $169,000 Air, was delivered with missing driver-assist features for its earliest customers.