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President of Mexico nationalizes lithium

Green Car Congress

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has nationalized lithium, handing responsibility for lithium reserves over to the energy ministry. The President nationalized Mexico’s lithium deposits last April, and created LitioMX (Litio Para Mexico) to mine lithium ( earlier post ). Obrador’s decree also established 234,855 hectares (907 square miles) in Sonora as a mining zone known as Li-MX-1.

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One-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient, says Porsche

Green Car Reports

One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there's a better way. The Porsche Taycan makes greater use of coasting, only using regenerative braking when the brake pedal is actually pressed. In a recent press release, the automaker explains.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

Green Car Congress

A new 48V hybrid system developed by Stellantis will be offered on the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 before being extended to other models. It will complement PEUGEOT’s already extensive family of electrified engines, including plug-in hybrid, 100% electric and fuel cell variants. PEUGEOT 3008 The PEUGEOT 48V HYBRID system consists of a new-generation 136bhp PureTech gasoline engine, coupled with a new 6-speed dual-clutch electrified gearbox that includes an electric motor.

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NIO reveals aggressive plan to add 1,000 swap stations in 2023

CN EV Post

Starting in June, NIO will basically maintain a construction rate of 120-150 battery swap stations per month. The post NIO reveals aggressive plan to add 1,000 swap stations in 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Honda to reveal 800hp Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer

Green Car Congress

Engineers at Honda Performance Development ( HPD ) and Auto Development Center (ADC), and designers from North America Auto Design Division of American Honda have conceived and constructed the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer project vehicle—a track monster with some 800 electrified horsepower. The CR-V Hybrid Racer will be revealed on 28 February 2023.

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NIO EC7, new ES8, ES6 enter China's purchase tax exemption catalog, range info revealed

CN EV Post

China's industrial regulator has released the latest list of new energy vehicles exempted from vehicle purchase tax, including the NIO ES7, the new ES8 and the new ES6, which has not yet been officially launched. The post NIO EC7, new ES8, ES6 enter China's purchase tax exemption catalog, range info revealed appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Volkswagen Group develops complete drive system for electric cars

Electric Cars Report

During the Tech Day 2023 in Barcelona, the Volkswagen Group Technology provided an outlook of upcoming electric car innovations in the areas of batteries, charging and electronic components. The focus was on the electric drive system of the future. For this purpose, Volkswagen is taking care of all the central components itself and, in addition […] The post Volkswagen Group develops complete drive system for electric cars appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Bookings for the all-new RV400 e-bike will reopen on February 22 at Revolt Motors

Electric Vehicles India

Revolt offers contactless online reservations. As of March 31, 2023, deliveries to customers will start. RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors is the leading EV motorcycle manufacturer in the Indian market with its best-selling e-bike models RV400 and RV300. Revolt Motors has permanently written its name in history with India’s first electric bikes, the RV300 and RV400.

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Norwegian Automobile Federation And Motor Conduct World’s Largest Winter Electric Car Test

Electric Cars Report

The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor magazine have conducted the world’s largest winter electric car test. Taking place earlier this month, the test assessed the range and charging speed of electric cars available on the Norwegian market. NAF and Motor tested 29 electric car models on a route starting from Oslo and going through […] The post Norwegian Automobile Federation And Motor Conduct World’s Largest Winter Electric Car Test appeared first on Electric Cars

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China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 19: BYD 37,026, Tesla 5,913, NIO 3,174

CN EV Post

BYD's figure was higher than the previous week's 31,417 units, NIO's was higher than the previous week's 3,045 units, while Tesla's was lower than the previous week's 6,963 units. The post China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 19: BYD 37,026, Tesla 5,913, NIO 3,174 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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VinFast Recalls 2,781 VF8 Sports Utility Vehicles Due to Front Brake Issue

Electric Cars Report

Vietnam’s electric vehicle maker VinFast has announced a recall of 2,781 of its sports utility model VF8, sold in the domestic market, to check and replace the bolt connecting the front brake caliper to the knuckle. The company said that due to a specific component assembly item, the bolt connecting the front caliper to the […] The post VinFast Recalls 2,781 VF8 Sports Utility Vehicles Due to Front Brake Issue appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen ID.2 Test Mule Looks Weird With Shortened ID.3 Body

InsideEVs

This is the first sighting of Volkswagen's future entry-level EV, which is in the very early stages of development.

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Carriers Scale Up Volvo VNR Electric Fleets for Zero-Tailpipe Emission Deliveries to Volvo Group Assembly Plants

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks North America continues to demonstrate its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its supply chain by scaling up the number of zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks that service its North American assembly plants. In collaboration with four carrier partners, a total of 15 battery-electric Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks will […] The post Carriers Scale Up Volvo VNR Electric Fleets for Zero-Tailpipe Emission Deliveries to Volvo Group Assembly Plants appeare

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Tata Motors and Uber signs MoU to launch fleet of 25,000 XPRES-T electric cars

Electric Vehicles India

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of India’s EV evolution signed an MoU with Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app on February 20, to bring 25,000 XPRES–T EVs into their premium category service. The company will aid Uber in electrifying their services across major cities in India such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.

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

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Breakthrough technology for battery metal production and recycling processes

Innovation News Network

Sensmet have developed µDOES® – a breakthrough technology helping to improve battery metal recycling and manufacturing. Find out more. The post Breakthrough technology for battery metal production and recycling processes appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Greaves Electric Mobility launches high-performance EV e-scooters

Electric Vehicles India

Ampere Zeal EX launched in India at Rs 75,000/- Ampere-Primus-Electric Scooter-Price-109000/- Ampere Electric, part of Greaves Electric Mobility, entered the world of electric vehicles in 2008. The company launched its line of high-performance e-scooters for the EV sector, Ampere Zeal EX, and Ampere Primus. Ampere Zeal EX is a more affordable option for those just starting to explore the world of electric vehicles.

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Environmental services leader unveils first fully integrated electric recycle and waste truck

Electrek

Republic Services, one of the largest waste disposal companies and environmental services leaders, unveiled the first fully integrated electric recycling and waste collection truck Monday, according to the company. more… The post Environmental services leader unveils first fully integrated electric recycle and waste truck appeared first on Electrek.

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The most advanced search for axion dark matter

Innovation News Network

Scientists have successfully taken the first step to search for DFSZ axion dark matter originating from the Grand Unification Theory. The post The most advanced search for axion dark matter appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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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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An activist group is stopping rural US solar farms with lies

Electrek

An investigation by NPR and Floodlight into a nonprofit group using false propaganda to stop rural solar energy projects across the US is a must-read. more… The post An activist group is stopping rural US solar farms with lies appeared first on Electrek.

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First images of Tesla FSD Beta V11.3 in action hint at updated visualizations

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Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta V11.3 has started rolling out to the company’s employee testers. Based on the first images and videos shared of the advanced driver-assist system in action, FSD Beta V11.3 visualizations have received an update. The wait has been long for V11.3, with CEO Elon Musk previously stating that the update would present a number of key improvements to FSD.

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Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla

The Driven EV News

Australian battery materials company Magnis secures landmark supply deal with electric vehicle maker Tesla. The post Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla appeared first on The Driven.

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Florida just got its largest rooftop solar system ever

Electrek

Solar contractor SALT Energy has installed a rooftop solar system in Florida that’s now the state’s largest rooftop solar system, as well as its largest privately owned solar project. more… The post Florida just got its largest rooftop solar system ever appeared first on Electrek.

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2023 Nissan Ariya Sees Massive Price Cut Of Almost $9,000 In China

InsideEVs

This comes shortly after Toyota cut prices of the bZ4X by almost $4,500 in the world's largest EV market.

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Big Changes In This Next Tesla FSD Upgrade

CleanTechnica EVs

By Jim Ringold Originally included in the Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite was Tesla’s rather basic highway program. It worked okay for rather simple limited access, divided highway driving requirements. Then the city street program, much more complicated in order to deal with more complex “off highway” requirements, was added.

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ION electric outboard motor for small electric boats makes US debut

Electrek

The Ilmor ION electric outboard motor, developed by Ilmor’s Advanced Technology Group, hopes to power the next generation of light electric watercraft from tenders to pontoon boats. more… The post ION electric outboard motor for small electric boats makes US debut appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s Big Gross Margin Advantage

CleanTechnica EVs

Most of the world’s legacy automakers are slowly but surely raising their electrification games, and that’s good news for all concerned — car buyers need more choices, and the industry needs healthy competition.

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Lightyear tries to claw back from bankruptcy as new company using Solar EV tech as collateral

Electrek

Less than a month after declaring bankruptcy, the remaining team at Lightyear has announced plans for a new company entirely focused on getting its short-lived Lightyear 2 into production. The solar EV startup says it has raised a “solid capital base” from a community of investors to continue solar EV development, but at the risk of its intellectual property (IP) as collateral. more… The post Lightyear tries to claw back from bankruptcy as new company using Solar EV tech as collateral appeared f

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Volvo CE Invests in Battery Pack Production

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo CE has announced plans to invest millions into its excavator plant in Korea, where it plans to build some seriously big EV batteries!

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Uber taps Tata Motors for the largest EV commitment of its kind

Electrek

Uber and Mumbai-based Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monday to bring 25,000 EVs onto its network, the largest commitment between an automaker and rideshare platform in India. more… The post Uber taps Tata Motors for the largest EV commitment of its kind appeared first on Electrek.

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Woke In The Streets: In-Road Wireless EV Charging Comes To Indiana

CleanTechnica EVs

The dream of an in-road, wireless EV charging system is not so dreamy any more. Indiana is among the states developing systems that will enable electric vehicles to recharge while in motion.

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Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback

Electrek

In the release notes of the latest Tesla FSD Beta v11, Tesla explains what is happening to Autopilot with the new update, and it adds the capacity to send voice feedback. more… The post Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback appeared first on Electrek.

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Two Years In The Making — How The Ford/CATL Deal Got Done

CleanTechnica EVs

Bloomberg is out today with the story of how the Ford/CATL battery factory deal got done. It took two years and many trips back and forth across the Pacific.

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EVs Made Up 5.6 Percent Of US Car Market In 2022 Driven By Tesla

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y alone accounted for 30 percent of the US EV market last year.

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