Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a solvent that results in a more environmentally friendly process to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries; supports a stable domestic supply chain for new batteries; and keeps old ones out of landfills. A paper on the work is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla Model Y electric cars built in China will soon start using a new battery chemistry from LG Chem, according to South Korean newspaper Business Korea (via Electrek). LG will supply NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) cathode material to Tesla for Chinese Model Y production beginning in July, the report said. This reportedly marks LG's.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
Foxconn and PTT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in setting up an open platform for producing electric vehicles (EV) and key components to serve the EV sector in Thailand. The platform, comprising hardware and software services, will be available to all automobile players in Thailand looking to accelerate their production and sales of EVs in Thailand and elsewhere in the ASEAN region.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2021
To get a quick temperature check of how car-sharing is doing, you need only look at all the once-strong brands that have left the space: Daimler’s Car2Go, BMW’s ReachNow, and GM’s Maven are a few. Those all offered so-called free-floating car-sharing—meaning cars are electronically tracked but not staged at particular.
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Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
The unique operating profiles and requirements of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—also known as flying cars—present formidable challenges to batteries. In a paper in the journal Joule , a team from Penn State University has analyzed the primary performance metrics required for eVTOL batteries compared with electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2021
The Biden administration will emphasize battery recycling as part of its electric-car plans, aiming to address supply issues, Reuters reported Friday. The recycling push is the result of a 100-day review of gaps in the supply chain of key areas, including metals used in batteries for EVs and consumer electronics, the report said. The.
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Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
A top Wall Street analyst released a new report stating that he believes Tesla (TSLA) stock could soon rise to $1,000 per share on a ‘green tidal wave’ coming to the US and China. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock seen rising to $1,000 on ‘green tidal wave’ in the US and China appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
HOBI International Inc. (HOBI) and Retriev Technologies have entered into a collaborative partnership for the purpose of collecting and recycling large format electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout North America. Recognizing the rapid expansion and projected growth of the EV market, the goal of this relationship will be to ensure that the lithium batteries used in EVs are collected and responsibly recycled in a manner that creates value within the battery industry’s circular economy.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2021
When it comes to reducing the number of vehicles on its roads, Amsterdam has a method that not many other cities can offer — taking to the canals. The city has been using its waterways for transport since long before the internal combustion engine even existed. Back in 2016, MIT and the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Institute […].
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
American Honda reported a surge in electrified vehicle sales for May 2021, with 11,921 units posted compared to 4,311 units in May 2020—an increase of 176.5%. Total electrified vehicles sales for Jan-May 2021 reached 47,797 units, up 182.7% year-on-year. Those results represent 6.7% of total sales for May, and 7.0% of total sales for Jan-May. The electrified vehicle results include total sales of hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles from the Honda and Acura brands.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
It has been two years since the Tesla Model 3 came into the UK’s shores, but the all-electric sedan remains a force to be reckoned with. Based on recent calculations, the Tesla Model 3 has effectively become the UK’s most popular battery-electric car, proving once and for all that well-designed, reasonably-priced EVs will be appreciated by consumers. .
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2021
The world should invest at least $3 trillion more every year in sustainable infrastructure and nature to drive the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to a zero-emissions and climate-resilient global economy over the next decade, according to a new report that was requested by the UK Prime Minister ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla Gigafactory Texas may not be producing Model Ys yet, but the facility already seems to be testing its production equipment. Not long after videos of the factory’s Giga Press machines were shared online, a short clip of the factory’s production robots in action was also shared on social media. . The clip was acquired and shared by @DriveTeslaCa , which posted the segment on Twitter.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2021
An army of Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles have arrived in Australia at Port Kembla, The Driven reports. The article noted that the army of vehicles is part of what will be a record-shattering quarter. Tesla shipped 1,500 of its Model 3 vehicles to Australia last month and owners should start taking delivery of their […].
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
A recent set of images have provided a cool first look at the interior of the upcoming Tesla Model X Plaid, the EV maker’s flagship crossover SUV. Based on the images, it appears that the new Model X will be rife with several toys that would likely make riding in the vehicle a delightful and relaxing affair. The photos were provided by Model 3 owner and FSD Beta tester @WholeMarsBlog , who was fortunate enough to spot what appears to be a six-seat Model X Plaid release candidate in the Fre
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla is turning to things besides solar in order to comply with its employment requirements at Gigafactory Buffalo in New York as part of a deal between SolarCity and the state. more… The post Tesla expands beyond solar at Gigafactory New York to meet employment requirements appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla is planning to put its Insurance program and upcoming Full Self-Driving subscription directly into its Smartphone app, according to a software engineer who recently reverse-engineered parts of the automaker’s application. Reddit u/Callump01 dug into the Tesla Smartphone App that owners use to do anything from control the vehicle’s climate to performing Smart Summon.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla announced today that Jerome Guillen, a longtime executive who most recently led its Heavy Trucking division, is leaving the company. more… The post Tesla announces longtime exec and head of Heavy Trucking, Jerome Guillen, is leaving appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla’s test track at the Fremont Factory has been recently refinished, seemingly in time for the Model S Plaid’s upcoming customer deliveries this Thursday. The newly refinished track may be used by Tesla as the site for the revamped flagship sedan’s test rides. A video of the newly refinished test track was shared online by drone operator and EV advocate Tesla Fremont Flyover , who has been following the development of the Fremont Factory and Tesla’s other nearby facilities over the past mont
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla’s head of energy operations has left the company amid an important growth phase for the ‘Tesla Energy’ division. more… The post Tesla loses head of energy operations appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Elon Musk’s rapidly-growing satellite internet service seems poised for some updates, with SpaceX recently filing an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for testing a new iteration of its Starlink user terminal. The application was filed with the FCC’s Office of Experimental Testing (OET), and it reveals some interesting specifications with regards to the Starlink terminals’ receiving antenna. .
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
Just before the world changed a year and a half ago, we noted that a wave of low-cost Chinese electric motorcycles was soon headed for Western shores. That wave unfortunately hit a pandemic-sized speed bump but now appears to be getting back on track. The newest addition to the Asian lineup headed to the European market is the 125cc-equivalent Dayi E-Odin electric motorcycle. more… The post Europe gets more Chinese electric motorcycle options, and they’re looking nicer, too appeared
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla plans to dial in the production quality of the Model Y even further, with new applications from the automaker revealing that it will perform “tool improvements” on the General Assembly 4 (GA4) manufacturing lines of the all-electric crossover at its Fremont, California, production plant. Tesla’s GA4 line is located in the notorious tent, or spring structure, right outside the Fremont factory’s main building.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
From now through August 2, Costco members can save $1,000 on a 2022 Bolt EV and EUV, $3,000 on a 2020/2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, and $2,000 on a Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. Those deals and much more have been added to our updated best Electric Vehicle prices and leases. more… The post Costco’s big EV incentives are back, include 2022 Bolt EV/EUV and 2021 XC40 Recharge appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla President of Heavy Trucking Jerome Guillen departed the company on June 3, 2021. Guillen has helped Tesla grow for a little more than ten years. Tesla’s Chief Financial Office authorized the Form 8-K that announced Jerome Guillen’s departure. The document says very little about the long-time executive’s leave. “As of June 3, 2021, Jerome Guillen, President, Tesla Heavy Trucking, of Tesla, Inc.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2021
Welcome to China × Cleantech — April 2021 edition. Our China x Cleantech series covers top cleantech stories in China each month. EV Sales 11% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! On the 23rd of April, José Pontes reported on the sales numbers of the Chinese EV market in March of 2021. It was a great month, […].
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Tesla’s battle with the FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) campaign in China continues after a Model X owner claims the brakes on his all-electric SUV are faulty. The man was caught admitting that the story is fabricated, telling local media that “I know my car has nothing wrong with it.” Over the past several months, Tesla has been sparring with owners in China who appear to be a part of an effort to derail the company’s momentum in the country.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2021
A recent video at Engineering Explained (one of my favorite YouTube channels) took on the topic of synthetic fuels. If done correctly, they’re carbon neutral, and they’d allow for almost as much energy density as today’s gasoline or diesel. With all of those advantages, some have been saying they’re a great alternative to electric vehicles. […].
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2021
Just a few hours after returning to Port Canaveral, SpaceX lifted Falcon 9 B1067 off of drone ship Of Course I Still Love You’s (OCISLY) deck, completing the vessel’s 45th successful East Coast booster recovery. Minutes later, SpaceX began loading unusual hardware onto the drone ship and it soon became clear that preparations were underway to transport OCISLY from Florida to California.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
An uncrewed SpaceX Dragon CRS-22 cargo ship launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 3 and arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) two days later. It was carrying, among many other things, two new solar arrays that will power the ISS. more… The post SpaceX Dragon delivers solar arrays to the International Space Station appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2021
Water is a drag, literally! The same cohesive properties that make water wet also cause a lot of drag on the underside of a boat’s hull, but a hydrofoil uses an underwater wing to produce lift, just like an airplane, hoisting the boat up and out of the water for a faster, more efficient ride. […].
InsideEVs
JUNE 7, 2021
Developing all of its ADAS system software in-house is costly, but it may end up being Xpeng's ultimate secret weapon.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches transformer products for offshore floating wind farms. Turbine installation is complete at Denmark’s largest wind farm, the offshore Kriegers Flak. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
InsideEVs
JUNE 7, 2021
Almost all vehicles exceeded the claimed WLTP range stated by the manufacturer in this summer EV range test.
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