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BMW Group to invest more than €2B in Hungarian plant Debrecen by 2025; new high-voltage battery assembly

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group is building a high-voltage battery assembly for the vehicles of the NEUE KLASSE at its site in Hungary. The battery assembly will be located on the site of the Debrecen vehicle plant, which started construction about six months ago. The BMW iFACTORY is also about ensuring short distances for logistics. The close link between battery assembly and vehicle production is part of our strategy.

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Toyota Prius review, Porsche Taycan lessons, mobile hydrogen stations: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker claims its dealerships have fixed thousands of Teslas? How can you see where future fast-chargers will be located? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2022. Just ahead of the recent debut of the next-generation 2023 Toyota Prius, we drove an.

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Buick to introduce its first Ultium-based EV in China; GM to launch 15 Ultium-based EVs in China by 2025

Green Car Congress

Buick will introduce its first electric vehicle in China developed on GM’s Ultium platform later this year. Deliveries of the five-seat SUV will begin in the first half of 2023. It will be followed by a second Ultium-empowered EV, also next year. The announcement came shortly after GM announced plans to roll out more than 15 Ultium-based models in China by 2025, and reinforced its commitment to making electric vehicles more connected and intelligent.

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Caterpillar Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck

Electric Cars Report

Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar announced a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in […] The post Caterpillar Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck appear

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

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VinFast exports its first batch of EVs: 999 VF8s to US

Green Car Congress

Vietnam-based EV manufacturer VinFast held a ceremony to mark its first batch of exports of electric vehicles: 999 VF 8s headed to the United States. This batch is being transported by the Silver Queen —a Panamanian charter ship—and is expected to arrive in a California port about 20 days after departing from Hai Phong, Vietnam. The first VinFast customers in the US can expect their cars by the end of December 2022.

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Coca-Cola will now make local deliveries in Belgium with 30 electric Renault Trucks vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will start using 30 electric trucks to make “last mile” deliveries to local customers in Belgium. The first five vehicles will go out today in the Antwerp area. Through a key partnership with Renault Trucks, the beverage manufacturer is electrifying one-fifth of its truck fleet and creating the largest fleet of […] The post Coca-Cola will now make local deliveries in Belgium with 30 electric Renault Trucks vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Repor

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MIT Researchers Solve Dendrites Mystery To Creating Smaller & Lighter Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

A breakthrough regarding dendrites made by MIT researchers may finally open the way to the building of a new type of rechargeable lithium battery that is safer, lighter, and more compact than existing models, a concept that has been pursued by labs all over the world for years. The replacement of the liquid electrolyte between […].

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Electrify America launches satirical ad series: ‘As seen on EV’

Teslarati

Electrify America has launched a funny new ad series to spark interest in EVs called “As Seen on EV.” Despite the numerous advantages electric vehicles hold over gas and diesel counterparts, the vast majority of Americans remain uninformed about them. Electrify America hopes to inform more consumers about these benefits in a new ad series called “ As Seen on EV.” In each ad, they highlight a benefit of owning an electric vehicle in a satirical, Netflix show-esque segment.

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Queensland Electric Vehicle Training Launched — Toyota Updates Its Position

CleanTechnica EVs

TAFE Queensland officially launched its Queensland-first electric vehicle (EV) training program mid-November, with more than 100 automotive industry representatives attending an event held at TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge to learn about the future of EV training. TAFE Queensland is the first and only training organisation in the state to allow apprentices to choose four nationally […].

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Tesla short Jim Chanos predicts the fall of Tesla, Crypto, and the S&P 500

Teslarati

Jim Chanos, head of Chanos & Company and the founder of Kynikos Associates, has predicted the fall of Tesla profit margins, the entire cryptocurrency market, and the economy generally in a recent interview. Jim Chanos has been interviewed by Markets Insider , where he made some bold predictions regarding Tesla, crypto, and the economy generally.

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

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VinFast To Deliver First 999 EVs In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

VinFast just marked a major milestone in its global expansion journey with a ceremony for the first batch of its EVs being exported to the US. VinFast notes that the first batch includes 999 VF 8 SUVs. They are headed over on the Silver Queen and are expected to arrive in a California port (USA) […].

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Tesla’s IR Head says the Semi may be his favorite Tesla product

Teslarati

Tesla’s investor relations head, Martin Viecha, shared that the Tesla Semi may be his favorite Tesla product. “Most people in the investment community (including large holders) that I speak to didn’t believe it’s possible to make a 500-mile, fully loaded Class 8 truck,” he said on Twitter. Tesla has had many critics and skeptics alike agree that it would never succeed.

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If Thanksgiving Didn’t Break the Grid, then Neither Will EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

By Assaf Oron Having followed media stories about EVs for ~10 years, I’m familiar ad nauseum with all the well-worn anti-EV tropes. With my very teeny megaphone, I’ve done my little bit to try and dispel them over the years. In 2015, I went on record in a scientific journal, countering the misguided EV footprint analysis […].

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CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans

The Driven EV News

CEFC allocates $20.5 million to support around $100 million of discounted car loans for buyers of EVs and plug in hybrids. The post CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans appeared first on The Driven.

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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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Aptera Officially Announces It Will Use The Tesla Charging Connector

CleanTechnica EVs

In some ways, this is hardly news at all. Since Aptera re-emerged in 2019-2020, all of the vehicle’s prototypes have had a Tesla plug that hides behind the autocycle’s small license plate. At the beginning, Aptera couldn’t tell us what its final choice of plug would be, but it seemed to be its preference. Fitting […].

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You get to name the next Jeep electric SUV

Teslarati

Jeep is having its fans name its next electric SUV; the vehicle is called the Electric Wagoneer in the meantime. Jeep has always had a deep connection with its fans. Everything from the Jeep offroading events to the signature Jeep wave shows how connected the brand and its fanbase are. On the eve of its first set of electric vehicle s, Jeep is asking its fans to help them name the upcoming Electric Wagoneer.

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The Better Car Company

CleanTechnica EVs

The Good Car Company is getting better. With a A$200 million backing from Boundless Earth, founded and funded by Mike Cannon-Brookes, the Good Car Company is now able to increase its imports to Australia tenfold. From 200 cars per year to 2000. The Good Car Company sources, imports, and adapts high-quality used Nissan Leafs from […].

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NIO's phone project progressing well, with teams in Shanghai and Shenzhen, says William Li

CN EV Post

For users currently using Android-powered phones, they may not have to switch phones in a year, Li said, hinting that NIO's phone could be released within a year. The post NIO's phone project progressing well, with teams in Shanghai and Shenzhen, says William Li appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Weird Alibaba: A solar-powered $10,000 inflatable electric houseboat

Electrek

The list of weird yet awesome electric boats on Alibaba seems to grow every week. Fortunately for us, we’ve managed to stumble upon another oddball offering in the form of an inflatable electric houseboat. And if you ask me, it’s perfect for the latest edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series. more…. The post Weird Alibaba: A solar-powered $10,000 inflatable electric houseboat appeared first on Electrek.

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CEFC gives $20.4 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans

The Driven EV News

CEFC allocates $20.5 million to support around $100 million of discounted car loans for buyers of EVs and plug in hybrids. The post CEFC gives $20.4 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans appeared first on The Driven.

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Best Cyber Monday 2022 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, more

Electrek

Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek , and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals.

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Rivian celebrates Canadian deliveries with customer open house

Teslarati

Rivian celebrated Canadian deliveries with a customer open house, the company announced on Tuesday. The automaker celebrated its first international deliveries in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Our team loved meeting more than 1,500 area families, friends, kids, and dogs and giving them a closer look at R1S and R1T. Thanks for the warm welcome, B.C.” Hello, Canada!

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Quick Charge Podcast: November 26, 2022

Electrek

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…. The post Quick Charge Podcast: November 26, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Ultraviolette F77 Price, range, top Speed, features. EV sports bike

EVehicleShop

Ultraviolette F77 Price: 3.8 – 5.5 lakh? Ratings: ????? 4.2/5 Ultraviolette F77 introduction: India’s first sport electric motorcycle is launched and mind-boggling range, speed, performance, and design. The bike has many things that Ultraviolette is the first to introduce in India like the 10kWh battery pack, a top speed of 152km/h, greatest torque with the … Ultraviolette F77 Price, range, top Speed, features.

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Hyundai Mobis To Build EV Power Electric System Plant In Georgia

InsideEVs

The $926 million investment is expected to result in 1,500 new jobs.

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Li Auto faces delivery delays due to core parts supply issues

CN EV Post

Deliveries of the Li L9 Max are expected to be delayed by one week and the Li L8 Pro by 2-3 weeks. The post Li Auto faces delivery delays due to core parts supply issues appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Record Market Share For EVs In The USA And Europe

InsideEVs

In the US, share was 5.1 percent between January and October 2022. In Europe, more than 1 vehicle out of 10 is electric.

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ABB in-line shaft generator systems to support ten COSCO Shipping container vessels; fuel savings up to 17%

Green Car Congress

ABB has secured its first order from COSCO Shipping, China’s largest shipping company, for in-line permanent magnet shaft generator systems. Compared with traditional diesel generator sets (single unit), the permanent magnet shaft generator system will yield fuel savings of up to 17%. Permanent magnet shaft generators are small, light, and easy to install.

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Jointly-Developed Honda-Sony EVs May Have Built-In PlayStation 5

InsideEVs

If this becomes reality, the vehicle will become a gamers' favorite.

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Tesla Giga Texas continues to expand: drone footage

Teslarati

Tesla continues expanding Giga Texas, as seen in the drone footage taken by Joe Tegtmeyer. The footage was taken on Friday, and Tegtmeyer shared his take on the new construction with updated maps. The maps show a sprawling Giga Texas as Tesla continues to build. In the photo below, you can see a construction map of Giga Texas on the right. In that photo are the actual factory itself and several highlighted construction zones.

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Canada EV Sales Up By A Third In 2022, Still Behind The Rest Of The World

InsideEVs

One in eight new passenger vehicles bought in Canada in H1 2022 was a plug-in.

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The State of the Transistor in 3 Charts

Cars That Think

The most obvious change in transistor technology in the last 75 years has been just how many we can make. Reducing the size of the device has been a titanic effort and a fantastically successful one, as these charts show. But size isn’t the only feature engineers have been improving. In 1947, there was only one transistor. According to TechInsight’s forecast, the semiconductor industry is on track to produce almost 2 billion trillion (1021) devices this year.

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Rumor: Hyundai And SK Talk About Battery JV In US

InsideEVs

It would be built in Georgia to support the upcoming Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

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