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Tesla’s record performance in California helps push EV market share to 17%

Electrek

California released its 2022 vehicle data and confirmed that Tesla is dominating the market, leading to a new record 17% market share for electric vehicles. more… The post Tesla’s record performance in California helps push EV market share to 17% appeared first on Electrek.

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New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will launch in US and Canada in 2H 2023

Green Car Congress

The market launch of Mercedes-Benz’ new eSprinter will begin in the US and Canada in the second half of 2023. The vehicle is a long panel van with a high roof. It is equipped with up to a 113 kWh battery pack and offers a load capacity of 14 cubic meters. The permissible gross vehicle weight is up to 4.25 tonnes. The electric range, based on a simulation using the WLTP cycle, will be up to 400 km.

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Sono crash-tests its Sion solar EV, says panels "behave as predicted"

Green Car Reports

Sono Motors announced Tuesday that it had completed the first crash tests of its Sion EV, which has solar cells integrated with every body panel. The company said in a press release that those panels "behave as predicted," with no splintering of the polymer-based material in a 31-mph frontal crash test, confirming no additional risk to vehicle.

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Universal Hydrogen completes first taxi tests; granted experimental airworthiness certificate by FAA; Air New Zealand agreement

Green Car Congress

Universal Hydrogen was granted a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the first flight of its hydrogen-powered regional aircraft. The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds.

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

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Google says it’s finally ready to give EV drivers the fastest route

Green Car Reports

Google claims that it has made its Maps product much more useful to electric vehicle drivers, with the addition of power-level information for chargers—and the smarts to tap into that for customized route planning and directions. The company reports that it has distinguished stations with a charging power of 150 kw or higher with a.

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Researchers develop room-temp 1,000+ cycle rechargeable solid-state lithium-air battery

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a room-temperature solid-state lithium-air battery that is rechargeable for 1,000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. The composite polymer-ceramic solid-state electrolyte enables a four-electron redox process in the lithium-air battery.

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Siemens Mobility awarded a €3B order for 1,200 electric locomotives in India; largest locomotive order in company history

Green Car Congress

Siemens Mobility recently received an order for 1,200 locomotives of 9,000 horsepower (HP) from Indian Railways, marking the single largest locomotive order in the history of Siemens Mobility and single largest order in the history of Siemens India. Siemens Mobility will design, manufacture, commission and test the locomotives. Deliveries are planned over an eleven-year period, and the contract includes 35 years of full service maintenance.

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Lexus RZ 450e EV priced, puts the priority on features not range

Green Car Reports

Lexus has announced pricing for its first electric vehicle for the U.S., the 2023 RZ 450e electric luxury crossover, just before it heads to dealerships later this month. The RZ 450e comes in two different trim levels, Premium and Luxury, with both offered only in all-wheel-drive form. In Premium form, the RZ 450e, as it’s badged, costs.

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Zepp.solutions hydrogen-powered truck Europa to launch in Q4 2023

Green Car Congress

Zepp.solutions has unveiled more specifications and the name for their new hydrogen fuel cell truck: Europa. The zero-emission vehicle is designed as an answer to the most deployed mode of heavy-duty road transportation, the diesel 4x2 tractor unit. Europa features a long range, sleeper cab, quick refueling and the ability to pull an ISO trailer (13.6 m / 45 ft container); it offers the same ease of operation and payload capacity as a diesel equivalent.

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Hertz took delivery of half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars

Electrek

Hertz disclosed that it took delivery of only half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars. However, the numbers don’t add up. more… The post Hertz took delivery of half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB HVIP incentive eligibility; $240,000 to $288,000 per truck

Green Car Congress

Nikola Corporation has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for Nikola’s Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be eligible for CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program. This approval will now enable customers of Nikola’s Tre FCEV to access a point-of-sale incentive starting at $240,000 and ranging up to $288,000 per truck, in 2023.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid maximizes 3rd row, hits 34 mpg

Green Car Reports

Toyota has revealed a somewhat larger, more passenger-friendly version of its three-row Highlander, called Grand Highlander. Simply put, the Grand Highlander offers a similar look and packaging to the Highlander, and the same eight-passenger capacity, but with a more upright design in back—plus what appears to be a little added wheelbase and.

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Fuel cell bus trials on the BRT Hikoboshi Line in Japan

Green Car Congress

Fukuoka Prefecture, Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT), and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) will conduct trials of a small fuel cell electric bus (FC bus) that runs on hydrogen on the BRT Hikoboshi Line , a bus rapid transit (BRT) system planned for launch around the summer of 2023. This initiative will be the first implementation of the partnership agreement between Fukuoka Prefecture and CJPT to expand commercial FC mobility.

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ABB E-mobility delivers millionth EV charger

Electric Cars Report

ABB E-mobility has announced the delivery of its one millionth electric vehicle charger, the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to enable an emission-free future through smart and reliable EV charging solutions. With a presence in more than 85 markets, the launch of ABB E-mobility’s new $30 million, 16,000m2 production facility in Valdarno, Italy in […] The post ABB E-mobility delivers millionth EV charger appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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bp to invest up to $8B additional in transition growth engines by 2030, for cumulative $55-65B over 2023-2030

Green Car Congress

bp says that it will invest more in the energy transition and bp’s own transition, with up to $8 billion more slated for transition growth engines (TGEs) by 2030. These include higher-return bioenergy, and convenience & EV charging; and focusing hydrogen and renewables & power where bp can leverage integration. In 2022, bp invested $4.9 billion—around 30% of its total $16.3 billion capital expenditure—nto its transition growth engines, including the acquisition of Archaea Energy.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid maximizes 3rd row, hits 34 mpg

Green Car Reports

Toyota has revealed a somewhat larger, more passenger-friendly version of its three-row Highlander, called Grand Highlander. Simply put, the Grand Highlander offers a similar look and packaging to the Highlander, and the same eight-passenger capacity, but with a more upright design in back—plus what appears to be a little added wheelbase and.

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Federal Court declines to vacate ROD for Lithium Americas Thacker Pass project but remands to BLM for consideration of waste issue

Green Car Congress

The US District Court, District of Nevada has declined to vacate the issuance of the Record of Decision (ROD) by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Lithium Americas’ proposed Thacker Pass lithium mining project ( earlier post ) located in Humboldt Country, Nevada. The remanded the case to BLM to determine whether the company possesses valid rights to the waste dump and mine tailings land it intends to use for the project to support BLM’s decision to issue the ROD.

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Chinese consumer satisfaction with NEVs exceeds fuel vehicles for 1st time

CN EV Post

BYD has 6 models and NIO has 3 models on the list with the highest satisfaction levels. The post Chinese consumer satisfaction with NEVs exceeds fuel vehicles for 1st time appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Bank of America introduces residential EV charger financing

Teslarati

Bank of America made a drastic step forward today to make at-home residential electric vehicle chargers an easier purchase for car buyers. BoA said it would allow consumers the option to finance residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans through the bank. The decision was based on the client’s wishes to have an easier, more streamlined solution for making EV ownership and driving more convenient.

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CATL dominates global EV battery market for sixth straight year

Electrek

The 2022 report from South Korean firm SNE Research shows that EV battery manufacturer CATL once again holds its title as the largest in the world by installed battery capacity. That’s now six years in a row that CATL leads the global EV battery market and based on 2022’s numbers, is showing no signs of slowing down. more… The post CATL dominates global EV battery market for sixth straight year appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Recalls 21,000 ID.4 Vehicles For Possible Software Problems

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen is recalling roughly 21,000 ID.4 electric SUVs due to potential software issues that could result in a drive failure. The recall affects 20,904 ID.4 vehicles manufactured between May 26, 2020 and January 20, 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s documentation. The issues were first noticed in July 2021.

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Renewables will be the top source of global electricity by 2025

Electrek

Renewables will dominate the growth of global electricity supply and meet the vast majority of the increase in demand to 2025, according to a new report out today from the International Energy Agency (IEA). more… The post Renewables will be the top source of global electricity by 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Hertz Posts Record Earnings For 2022, Ramps Up EV Efforts

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This comes while the company appears to have less than half of the Teslas it ordered in late 2021.

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Karma Automotive will produce B-ON’s eLCVs for US, Canada, and Latin America

Electrek

EV automaker Karma Automotive is further focusing its production strategy to support commercial EVs, more specifically B-ON, under a new manufacturing partnership announced this week. Karma will begin production this year at its ISO-certified facility in California with the capability to produce up to 30,000 electric vehicles annually with the intent to expand from there to meet the demand for B-ON’s vehicles. more… The post Karma Automotive will produce B-ON’s eLCVs for US, Canada, and Latin Am

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Spot The EV: These Are The EVs I Bumped Into In 5 US Cities

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The share of electric vehicle in new vehicle sales in the US was close to 6% in 2022. At the end of 2022, there were over 50 electric vehicle models available for purchase on the US retail market.

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A Danish wind turbine giant just discovered how to recycle all blades

Electrek

Wind turbine maker Vestas today announced that it’s figured out how to recycle all wind turbine blades – even ones already sitting in landfills. more… The post A Danish wind turbine giant just discovered how to recycle all blades appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck Has Plenty Of Skeptics In The Auto Industry

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The Tesla Cybertruck won't go into mass production until 2024. By the time it gets here, will its first mover advantage be gone?

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Rolls-Royce Spectre approaches 2 million km mark in latest phase of rigorous global testing

Electric Cars Report

Spectre, Rolls-Royce’s genre-defining all-electric super coupé, has now covered almost two million kilometres as it completes the third phase of the most rigorous testing programme ever devised in the marque’s 118-year history. This has already surpassed every Rolls-Royce testing programme before it – and it is still far from over. Spectre is currently undergoing extreme […] The post Rolls-Royce Spectre approaches 2 million km mark in latest phase of rigorous global testing appeared first

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Eunorau Meta275 e-bike review: A budget torque-sensing commuter electric bike

Electrek

We’ve seen several Eunorau electric bikes around these parts, and I’ve tested my fair share of them. But the Eunorau Meta275 is probably the nicest pedaling one yet, thanks to its integrated torque sensor and commuter-ready design. more… The post Eunorau Meta275 e-bike review: A budget torque-sensing commuter electric bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla delivers 26,843 vehicles in China in Jan, Shanghai plant exports 39,208

CN EV Post

Tesla's deliveries in China in January were down 36 percent from 41,926 vehicles in December. The post Tesla delivers 26,843 vehicles in China in Jan, Shanghai plant exports 39,208 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla dominates in California, led by Model Y

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The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in California in 2022, while the Tesla Model 3 took second place in the state beating out all legacy automakers. It’s no secret that California is a Tesla stronghold. Anyone who has so much as had a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has noticed the crazy number of Teslas and electric vehicles generally.

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Tesla Replaces Model Y After Steering Wheel Fell Off, Calls It "Goodwill"

InsideEVs

It's crazy to think Tesla Service initially charged $104 for the repair, and Tesla still says there was no defect and it's not liable.

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The future of fusion energy

Innovation News Network

Caroline Anderson of the Fusion Industry Association details the latest breakthroughs in fusion energy and what this means for its future. The post The future of fusion energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Google Maps enhances EV experience with ‘very fast’ charging filter, charging stop suggestions, and more

Electrek

Google is making it easier for electric vehicle drivers to get around with new Maps features like a “very fast charging” filter, improved EV charging stop suggestions, and more. more… The post Google Maps enhances EV experience with ‘very fast’ charging filter, charging stop suggestions, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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