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Skeleton launches SuperBattery with Shell as partner; electrification for mining

Green Car Congress

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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Toyota and Google Cloud partner to bring AI-powered speech services to Toyota and Lexus vehicles without the cloud

Green Car Congress

Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services. Customers can now experience the first results of the partnership in the latest generation Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface infotainment systems, including in 2023 models such as the Toyota Corolla family, Tundra and Sequoia and Lexus NX, RX and all-electric RZ.

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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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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

Teslarati

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

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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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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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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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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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How 5G’s Rollout Rattled Hundreds of Pilots

Cars That Think

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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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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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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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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EnerStar partners with Starlink to provide broadband to remote customers

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EnerStar Solutions is partnering with Starlink to add broadband to its list of services for customers, with a focus on those in the most remote regions of Pennsylvania. The company will use the entire suite of Starlink’s land-based enterprise products, including an M2M data plan and is custom-tailored for IoT-based production information. It will also use Starlink to service large drilling sites and associated accommodation camps.

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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.

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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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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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Twitter’s filing citing federal investigation on Elon Musk seems to be old news

Teslarati

Recently, news emerged that Twitter’s legal team had written in a court filing that Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities in relation to his attempted acquisition of the social media company. While the news reports hinted that the CEO is under what could be a new federal investigation, Twitter’s filing was actually referencing an SEC query from way back in Spring. . “Elon Musk is presently under investigation by federal authorities for his conduct in connection

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Lucid’s newest over-the-air software update is the most extensive to date

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group today announced the release of Lucid UX 2.0, its most extensive software update thus far, with hundreds of updates and new features for every Lucid Air on the road – delivered over-the-air and complimentary for owners. The vast array of updates includes enhancements for virtually every user touchpoint in the car, including “instant-on” […] The post Lucid’s newest over-the-air software update is the most extensive to date appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla cheated crash tests with special code, Euro NCAP says

Electrek

An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests. more…. The post There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla cheated crash tests with special code, Euro NCAP says appeared first on Electrek.

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Supermassive black hole fires plasma jet at a nearby galaxy

Innovation News Network

A team of astronomers has identified a unique, supermassive black hole that is firing jets at a neighbouring galaxy. The post Supermassive black hole fires plasma jet at a nearby galaxy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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DS Automobiles joins forces with PENSKE AUTOSPORT for Season 9 of Formula E

Electric Cars Report

On the eve of the competitive debut of the third generation of car, which will be faster and more efficient, DS Automobiles begins a new chapter of its Formula E story by teaming up with one of the biggest names in motorsport: PENSKE AUTOSPORT. To kick off this new partnership, DS PENSKE Formula E Team […] The post DS Automobiles joins forces with PENSKE AUTOSPORT for Season 9 of Formula E appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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EIT RawMaterials are leading Europe’s progress on green transition

Innovation News Network

The European Commission has highlighted EIT RawMaterial’s achievements in leading the digital and green transition. The post EIT RawMaterials are leading Europe’s progress on green transition appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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