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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

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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

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

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Honda to reveal 800hp Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer

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

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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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Breakthrough technology for battery metal production and recycling processes

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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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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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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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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The most advanced search for axion dark matter

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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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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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Tesla narrows in on Mexico facility location

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Tesla has reportedly narrowed in on the location of its upcoming production facility in Mexico. Tesla’s drive towards ever higher production numbers combined with the sky-high demand for its vehicles in North America has brought the automaker to Mexico, where it plans to place its newest vehicle production facility. However, until recently, it has remained unclear where Tesla’s newest facility would be set in the country.

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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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Tesla’s updated Model 3 could phase out wood trim

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Tesla could be looking to phase out the wood trim on its Model 3 sedan as part of its plan to update the mass-market sedan. One of the most notable cosmetic features of the Model 3 interior is the large wood trim that spans across the entire front dash of the vehicle. For such a modern vehicle that is technologically superior to nearly every car on the market, the wood trim never felt like it truly fit (at least, in my opinion).

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Save $449 with an exclusive discount on EcoFlow’s DELTA Mini power station and solar panel at $599 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Ready to power your entire off-grid setup, the EcoFlow DELTA Mini features five AC outlets, 100W USB-C PD, and much more to plug in a wide range of gear. Today, we’ve partnered with Wellbots to deliver a new all-time low on both the DELTA Mini paired with a 110W solar panel at $599. This marks a $449 discount from the combined price and delivers 43% in savings as well, making now a great time to pick up this system.

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Tesla inks deal with Magnis Energy for three-year graphite deal

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Tesla has entered a binding offtake agreement with Magnis Energy Technologies, an Australian company that will supply the company with anode active material (AAM) for three years. Magnis announced on Tuesday (via Sawyer Merritt ) that it would begin supplying Tesla with a minimum of 17,500 tonnes per annum of AAM for a minimum term of three years at a fixed price.

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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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NIO's F4 plant will be located in Chuzhou to produce models for Firefly sub-brand, report says

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NIO's F4 plant integrates Leopard's original plant, and more information may be announced in March-April, according to local media. The post NIO's F4 plant will be located in Chuzhou to produce models for Firefly sub-brand, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says

Electrek

Tesla is reportedly considering buying Brazil-based lithium miner Sigma Lithium, which is currently valued at $3 billion. more… The post Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says 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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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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Tata Motors & Uber Sign MOU For 25,000 XPRES-T EVs To Be Introduced Into Uber India’s Premium Category Service

CleanTechnica EVs

Tata Motors has been revolutionizing the Indian automotive market with its pioneering efforts and is leading the e-mobility wave in India with a commanding market share of 87% in FY’22. Over 50,000 Tata EVs have been rolled out from the plant to date in the personal and fleet segment.

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Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China

Electrek

Nissan is slashing prices on its first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya , in China to remain competitive in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. more… The post Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China 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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XPeng's Guangzhou plant goes into production, says contractor

CN EV Post

XPeng's Guangzhou plant was qualified in December to produce vehicles with a design capacity of 120,000 vehicles a year, a contractor for the company said. The post XPeng's Guangzhou plant goes into production, says contractor appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Dirt jumping electric bike review: The ONYX LZR Pro mid-drive e-bike

Electrek

Electric dirt jumpers are a niche within a niche of the larger electric bike market. But while the ONYX LZR Pro e-bike doesn’t have much competition on either side of it as one of the models in its class, the bike still manages to stand out for its impressive build quality and ability to take it to the streets and the trails. more… The post Dirt jumping electric bike review: The ONYX LZR Pro mid-drive e-bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China continues incremental Model Y price increases

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Tesla China is continuing its incremental price increases on the Model Y, adjusting the prices of both the Long-Range and Performance trim levels late last week. Tesla increased prices on both Model Y configurations by 2,000 yuan, or $291.87. The Long Range Model Y is now 311,900 yuan ($45,517,56), while the Performance configuration is 361,900 ($52,814.38).

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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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