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Skeleton launches SuperBattery with Shell as partner; electrification for mining

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Skeleton Technologies, a developer of curved graphene-based supercapacitor and battery energy storage, officially launched its SuperBattery ( earlier post ), and announced Shell as a partner. Skeleton is joining a Shell-led consortium to offer electrification solutions for mining sites. ( Earlier post.). SuperBattery combines the characteristics of supercapacitors and batteries.

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Sony-Honda EVs, Toyota Crown PHEV, Tesla Model Y in Germany, Lucid UX 2.0: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid is rolling out a big over-the-air update. The Tesla Model Y is the top-seller in Germany. We look at the form a Toyota Crown Prime PHEV might take. And might Sony-Honda EVs might be built in Ohio? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sony Honda Mobility, the new joint venture between the two Japanese companies, this morning confirmed.

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Jeep introducing all-electric Avenger at Paris Motor show

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The Jeep brand will showcase a 100% electrified presence at the 2022 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de L’Automobile 2022), with a stand fully dedicated to the introduction of the all-new fully electric Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first BEV. The all-electric Jeep Avenger will offer Jeep brand capability that is rightsized for the European market delivering a targeted electric range of 400 kilometers (249 miles), combined with modern and technologically advanced interior, with plenty of space for people

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Lucid updates Air software: new look, better range prediction

Green Car Reports

A decade to the month after the Model S received Tesla’s first over-the-air firmware update, such updates for electric vehicles have increasingly become the norm—as a way to improve on the product after it’s in consumer hands. One such vehicle in this era of the “software-defined vehicle,” Lucid, this morning.

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

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California has spent more than $1.2B on cleaning up school buses; additional $1.8B slated over next 5 years

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A report published by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), in consultation with the California Energy Commission (CEC), shows California investments to clean up old, polluting school buses have already exceeded $1.2 billion. The Legislature has appropriated an additional $1.8 billion over the next five years for zero-emission school buses and associated charging infrastructure.

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Tesla Model Y takes top sales spot in Germany

Green Car Reports

The Tesla Model Y took the top sales spot in the German vehicle market in September, according to sales numbers reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) (via Electrek). Tesla has achieved monthly bestseller status in other countries—such as Norway—but doing so in Germany is significant because the American firm is.

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Toyota Crown Prime PHEV: Might range, performance top RAV4 Prime?

Green Car Reports

A Toyota Crown Prime plug-in hybrid could be in the works to complement the Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime, according to a recent Motor Trend report. The Crown returns to the United States for the first time since the 1970s as a replacement for the Toyota Avalon, and with an all-hybrid powertrain lineup. But Toyota is also considering a plug-in hybrid.

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Lexus introduces significant update of UX 300e EV

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Lexus announced the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand's first production BEV model. The updated UX 300e joins the new UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in spring 2023. In 2020, Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand’s first production BEV model. In 2022, this was followed by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model.

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Sony-Honda EV will be American-built, with 2026 US launch

Green Car Reports

Sony and Honda have a new joint venture to build electric vehicles. And this morning, that venture released some big news: It plans to launch the new line of EVs in the U.S.—and build it in North America. The U.S. launch for the new Sony-Honda EVs will be in 2025, with pre-orders starting then, the companies confirmed Thursday. Deliveries.

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BASF, Mercedes, Pyrum and WITTE produce automotive components from mass-balanced plastics

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BASF, Mercedes-Benz, Pyrum Innovations AG and WITTE Automotive successfully closed a material cycle to produce automotive components from mass-balanced plastics. Pyrolysis oil from scrap tires and biomethane from organic waste can replace fossil raw materials in manufacturing plastics with virgin material properties. To produce the plastic for the bow door handle for selected Mercedes-Benz models, BASF combined alternative raw materials in a mass balance approach: pyrolysis oil generated at Pyru

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

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AI for Wireless

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by MathWorks. The evolution of mobile wireless technology, from 3G/4G to 5G, and introduction of Industry 4.0, have resulted in the ever-increasing complexity of wireless systems design. Wireless networks have also become more difficult to manage due to requirements necessitating optimal sharing of valuable resources to expanding sets of users.

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Hyundai Motor outlines future roadmap for software-defined vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group announced a new global strategy to transform all vehicles to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by 2025. The initiative, presented during the Group’s Unlock the Software Age global online forum, will give customers the freedom to upgrade the performance and functionality of their vehicles remotely. The Group also shared plans to transform the customer experience throughout the vehicle’s entire lifetime and deliver a new era of mobility via constantly evolving software technolog

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Penn State researchers develop new technique that charges EV battery in just 10 minutes

Electric Cars Report

A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical EV battery. The record-breaking combination of a shorter charge time and more energy acquired for longer travel range was announced in the journal Nature. “The need for smaller, faster-charging batteries is greater than ever,” said Chao-Yang Wang, the William E. […] The post Penn State researchers develop new technique that charges EV battery in just 10 minutes appeared first on Electric Car

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Polestar reveals Polestar 3 electric SUV; starting at €89,900

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Polestar officially revealed the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. The fully electric 5-seat SUV produces up to 380 kW and 910 N·m, and is prcied from €89,900 (currently US$87,000). Polestar 3 introduces a new aerodynamic profile where strong focus has been placed on retaining the hallmarks of an SUV, including a powerful and wide stance. This has been led by subtle yet effective aerodynamic optimization—including a front aero wing integrated into the hood, an aero wing integrate

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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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Deutsche Bank says NIO's leasing option in Europe sensible

CN EV Post

Some buyers would naturally be concerned about the residual value of a new brand, and a monthly subscription option allows customers to try out the cars, according to Edison Yu's team. The post Deutsche Bank says NIO's leasing option in Europe sensible appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NTT DATA and DENSO building industry-wide dataspace for EV batteries

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NTT DATA Corporation and DENSO Corporation have started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted dataspaces where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data. The new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO 2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission.

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SpaceX, NASA targeting separate Moon launches days apart

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NASA and a SpaceX customer have announced plans to launch two unrelated Moon missions days apart next month. On October 12th, NASA confirmed that it will roll its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket out to its Kennedy Space Center LC-39A pad for the fourth time as early as November 4th. Barring surprises, the rocket’s next launch attempt is scheduled no earlier than (NET) 12:07 am EDT (17:07 UTC), November 14th.

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Shell forms consortium to accelerate the electrification of off-road mining vehicles

Green Car Congress

Shell has established a nine-member consortium to create a new pilot offering of electrification solutions for mining sites. Skeleton, Microvast, Stäubli, Carnegie Robotics, Heliox, Spirae, Alliance Automation, Worley and Shell have come together to introduce Shell’s Mining Electrification Solutions for Off-Road Vehicles—an end-to-end and interoperable electrification system that reduces emissions without compromising on efficiency or safety, while aiming to be cost_competitive versus dies

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How 5G’s Rollout Rattled Hundreds of Pilots

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In January this year, at least three flights above Tennessee simultaneously experienced altimeter errors that made it “impossible to maintain assigned altitude,” according to one of the pilots. One jet lost its autopilot completely, and reportedly had fire trucks waiting for it on landing. In February, a passenger plane on approach to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans experienced erratic low altitude warnings as it flew below 1,000 feet.

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Fully Electric Vehicles Reached ~6% Of Auto Sales In USA In 3rd Quarter

CleanTechnica EVs

6% of US auto sales is up from EVs' 2.2% of US auto sales in Q3 2020.

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Sales jump, but industry warns Australia still an “afterthought” for EV makers

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Australia’s peak electric vehicle body again calls for vehicle emissions standards, as EV sales leap, but still lag well behind other key markets. The post Sales jump, but industry warns Australia still an “afterthought” for EV makers appeared first on The Driven.

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How Microwave Radar Brought Direct Phone Calls to Millions

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Making direct, long-distance phone calls to family and friends is quick and easy today. But when the telephone was invented in 1876, the farthest a call could be made was about 13 kilometers. The first of those calls involved the telephone’s inventor, Alexander Graham Bell , who spoke from Paris, Ont., Canada, with his father, who lived in Brantford, also in Ontario.

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Sony Honda Mobility to start selling their EVs in the US and Japan in 2026

Electric Cars Report

Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Japanese giants Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced plan to deliver its first electric vehicles by 2026 and will sell them online, starting in the United States and Japan. Production will take place at one of Honda’s North American plant. Details such as pricing, platform […] The post Sony Honda Mobility to start selling their EVs in the US and Japan in 2026 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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US offshore wind sets a record with 58% growth in long-term targets in Q3

Electrek

The US offshore wind industry has hit the ground running: Coastal states increased their long-term offshore wind targets by 58% in the third quarter of 2022. That sets a record for quarterly growth, according to the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s inaugural “ US Offshore Wind Quarterly Market Report.”. more…. The post US offshore wind sets a record with 58% growth in long-term targets in Q3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Moog & Komatsu To Demonstrate Fully Electric Wheel Loader Later This Month

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent announcement, Moog Construction and Komatsu said they’re planning to show off their latest loader design. Not only is it battery-powered, but it’s all electric (not hydraulic) and has smart controls that can let manufacturers do a lot more with construction equipment in the future. Komatsu and the other companies will show off […].

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Here’s where the new US EV ‘Battery Belt’ is forming – and why

Electrek

Since the beginning of 2021, more than 15 new US lithium-ion battery gigafactories or expansions have been announced in a region becoming known as the Battery Belt. Combined, these facilities represent a potential investment of at least $40 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. All but one gigafactory exceeds 10 GWh of capacity, and the largest will exceed 40 GWh. more….

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VW to invest €2.4 billion to form JV with Chinese firm Horizon Robotics

CN EV Post

Volkswagen will take a 60 percent stake in the joint venture, and its software subsidiary Cariad will develop autonomous driving solutions with Horizon Robotics. The post VW to invest €2.4 billion to form JV with Chinese firm Horizon Robotics appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?

Electrek

Many industry watchers are claiming Tesla is facing “demand destruction,” but if that’s the case, why isn’t Tesla pulling on some demand triggers? more…. The post If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers? appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO Aims To Rank Among Top 5 Biggest Automakers By 2030: CEO

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William Li also believes Tesla "will quickly be pushed out of the market" if it doesn't improve its products and service.

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Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia?

The Driven EV News

Public EV charging installations so far have been a rather ad-hoc affair in Australia. More planning is required to make the transition smooth and inclusive. The post Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia? appeared first on The Driven.

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XPeng’s Flying Car Looks Super Cool, But What Kind Of Future Does It Have?

CleanTechnica EVs

XPeng got a lot of headlines this week for the first global public flight of XPENG AEROHT’s XPENG X2 flying car. It was a fun event and you can watch a video of the milestone below. Seeing the flying electric car in the skies of Dubai definitely makes one feel like the future has arrived. […].

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This country plans to put 2 million electric motorcycles on the road in the next 3 years

Electrek

Unlike electric cars with their high prices and large footprints (both geometric and carbon footprints), electric motorcycles represent some of the smallest and most affordable electric vehicles on the planet. That’s why many countries are eschewing popular electric cars in favor of two-wheeled EVs. more…. The post This country plans to put 2 million electric motorcycles on the road in the next 3 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Smaller, Faster Charging Batteries From Penn State Will Turbocharge EV Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

Fast charging batteries from researchers at Penn State could give a big boost to the EV revolution if they are commercially viable.

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Two heavy duty electric vehicles head underground in Victoria gold mine trial

The Driven EV News

At a Victorian gold mine, two heavy duty EVs that make almost no sound and zero emissions are being sent underground for the first time. The post Two heavy duty electric vehicles head underground in Victoria gold mine trial appeared first on The Driven.