Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

A pre-print study by European environmental scientists assesses the direct impact of the recent sabotage of the undersea Nord Stream pipelines on marine ecosystem. The explosions that ripped open the gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last September released more than 100,000 tonnes of methane—which was widely covered in the media— and also stirred up some 250,000 tonnes of heavily contaminated sediment—which was not widely covered.

Mariner 259

Mariner Gas Water Pollution 259

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2023

BMW confirms a futuristic EV interface that puts the windshield to use. Peak ICE vehicle sales is already in the past and peak oil is just a few years ahead. And how will 7-Eleven’s charging network take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has an ambitious EV charging network plan, the company.

BMW 176

BMW Oil Charging Cars 176

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

The European Commission (EC) unveiled two draft laws in response to the US subsidies that the Commission fears are luring European clean-tech companies to North America. The E uropean Critical Raw Materials Act would help the bloc secure supply of the metals needed to build batteries, wind turbines and other green technologies. The Critical Raw Materials Act was presented in parallel to the Net Zero Industry Act , which aims to scale up the EU manufacture of key carbon neutral or “net-zero” tech

Batteries 210

Batteries Battery Green Supplies 210

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2023

The global market for internal-combustion vehicles peaked in 2017 and is now in "structural decline," Bloomberg New Energy Finance declared in a recent report. Combustion-vehicle sales in 2022 were down almost 20% from the 2017 peak, according to BNEF. In 2017, 86 million internal combustion passenger vehicles were sold globally—including.

Vehicles 160

Vehicles 2017 Oil Sale 160

Advertisement

Oil

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Nikola Corporation said that its move to transition battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility—following the acquisition of Cypres-based Romeo Power ( earlier post )—is expected to be complete by April 2023, months ahead of the original schedule. T he ability to expedite this process further supports Nikola’s ongoing commitment to implement cost-saving measures by bringing the Nikola truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and b

Batteries 186

Batteries Battery Manufacturer California 186

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2023

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has ambitious plans for EV charging. The company on Thursday announced 7Charge, an EV charging network that it aims to make one of the largest in North America. The plan includes DC fast-charging stations at 7-Eleven locations in the U.S. and, eventually, Canada, with access via a proprietary app. While light on.

Charging 200

Charging North America DC Canada 200

Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2023

The BMW Neue Klasse family of EVs debuting in 2025 will feature a panoramic head-up display. BMW showed the display, dubbed Panoramic Vision, Wednesday during its annual business conference. In what the company claims is an industry first, the display will span the windshield and show information to both the driver and front passenger, unlike.

BMW 142

BMW Industrial Industry Companies 142

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Aqua Metals has successfully recovered high-purity nickel from lithium battery black mass using its proprietary Li AquaRefining process, utilizing electricity, and without a polluting smelter or the significant chemical waste typical in recycling. ( Earlier post.) The company’s unique solution for recovering all valuable metals in lithium battery recycling supports a circular supply chain for manufacturing, and positions Aqua Metals to play an important role in meeting the growing demand for sus

Batteries 273

Batteries Battery Tahoe Pollution 273

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream, and amidst this trend, home electric car charging solutions have only become more prominent. As per the findings of data analytics firm J.D. Power in its 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, about 68% of EV owners today utilize a Level 2 permanently mounted station. J.D. Power noted that Level 2 portable and Level 2 permanently mounted charging stations are utilized by 83% of EV users, though satisfaction among EV owners

Tesla 145

Tesla Charging Power Powered 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Altilium Metals, a UK clean energy group, plans to accelerate the development of the UK’s largest EV battery recycling plant, following completion of a six-month feasibility study, funded partly by the UK government’s Automotive Transformation Fund, and the first successful demonstration of its proprietary technology at its newly opened analytical laboratory.

Lithium Ion 243

Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Electric Vehicles 243

Advertisement

Vehicles

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

There are some things that Tesla does that are so out of left field that sometimes, it’s hard to tell if the company is serious or not. This was definitely the case with a recent marketing video from Giga Berlin, which received quite a bit of attention in social media. The video in question was posted on LinkedIn by Tesla through its official account, with the electric vehicle maker noting that “at Giga Berlin, we accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and now

Tesla 145

Tesla Electric Vehicles Escape All-Electric 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe and will apply the same successful model as it has in several other markets. This means that Volvo Buses will focus its production on chassis and together with external bodybuilders offer customers in Europe a complete range of city and intercity buses as well as coaches for the premium segment. Consequently, Volvo Buses has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wrocław, Poland, during the first quarter of 2024.

Volvo 259

Volvo Europe Poland North America 259

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

Tesla has updated its phone app to version 4.19, bringing “Drive on Sunshine” among other new features. One of the best features of owning a Tesla is its fantastic app integration, which allows for exceptional control and customization of your driving experience. On top of that, the company continually adds new features to its software offering, ensuring that owners always have the best experience possible.

Tesla 145

Tesla Solar Vehicles Charging 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Public transport provider Verkehrsbetriebe-Hamburg-Holstein GmbH (VHH) has ordered 95 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro/eCitaro G buses. The first of the fully electrically powered and locally emission-free buses is expected to be delivered by the end of this year, while the other vehicles will be delivered in the first half of 2024. In addition, VHH has secured an option for a maximum of 155 further vehicles by 2028.

Electric 448

Electric Electrical Mercedes Batteries 448

Advertisement

Norway

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

A Tesla Model 3 has been fitted with 10ft wide wooden wagon wheels in a hilarious new video posted on YouTube. Tesla and Elon Musk aren’t strangers to the idea of a bit of tomfoolery, particularly concerning the vehicles the automaker produces. This has been seen at numerous launch events and software features, but some of the best “upgrades” put on Tesla vehicles are put there by people in the car community.

Tesla 145

Tesla Ferrari Vehicles Dodge 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2023

Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to Rabat, Morocco. The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. The truck is a Volvo FE Electric, one of six all-electric Volvo truck models, already in serial production.

Volvo 259

Volvo Morocco Electric Electrical 259

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

LG Chem said that it plans to enforce patent rights on high-nickel cathodes as competition rises so it can dominate the market for electric vehicles. Amid growing demand for electric vehicles, battery makers are primed to benefit the most due to EV manufacturers’ need for cells. CATL, LG Chem, and Panasonic are just some of the companies that have been met with massive demand for their products, hoping to fill out packs that will give electric vehicles competitive range and power.

Lithium Ion 141

Lithium Ion Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery 141

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Everyone, their mother, and their dog can see that the auto industry is electrifying. That includes oil companies (like Shell) and gas stations & convenience stores (like 7-Eleven). Regarding the latter, the news this week is that 7-Eleven has launched its own EV charging network! The name of that charging network is 7Charge.

Charging 131

Charging Auto Industry Auto Oil 131

Teslarati

MARCH 17, 2023

A crazy Tesla Supercharger-inspired Lego Ideas project is about as detailed as they come. A fan of the automaker developed a detailed and accurate depiction of a Tesla Supercharger and submitted it to Lego’s Ideas platform, where it can be voted into becoming a real, purchasable project. The Tesla Center Lego set was submitted by Airbricks95 and comes fitted with a lounge, three Supercharger stalls, and a Tesla Cybertruck and Model 3.

Tesla 145

Tesla IDEA Electric Vehicles All-Electric 145

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Shell will, more likely than not, have big challenges staying anywhere near its current size as the world transitions to. electric vehicles. But it sure is building a big foothold in the EV charging realm so that it at least has that diversification offshoot to profit off of.

Charging 134

Charging Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric 134

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

This week, Nissan invited a select group of writers up to Wine Country to test drive the pre-production models of its all-electric 2023 Ariya crossover SUV. This was my first experience in the Ariya and I was excited at the opportunity to try out Nissan’s AWD e-4ORCE technology. It did not disappoint. These upcoming Ariya EVs deserve a look as a viable EV option loaded with standard features you won’t find in many of its competitor’s EVs, but the automaker may still have trouble standing out fro

Nissan 109

Nissan SUV All-Electric Electric 109

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Lynk & Co is the #1 best selling car in the overall Dutch auto market.

Cars 120

Cars Netherlands Plugin Auto 120

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss new details about Tesla Supercharger v4, VW’s ID2 $25,000 EV, Aptera getting a big grant, and more. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America.

Aptera 90

Aptera Tesla North America Sustainable Transportation 90

Electric Auto Association

MARCH 17, 2023

Schenectady has been known as “Electric City” for over a century due to its pioneering history with General Electric and is now curious about electric vehicles. A recent 2022 J.D. Power study revealed that 24% of car shoppers are likely to purchase an electric vehicle, four percentage points higher than in 2021. So it makes sense that the city of Schenectady, New York, known as “Electric City” for over a century, would be home to numerous EV owners and a significant local EV chapter called New Y

Electric Vehicles 98

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 98

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

The first images of the Baojun Yep (YueYe in Chinese) – a mini electric SUV made by a joint venture between GM , SAIC, and Wuling ( SGMW ) – have surfaced in China. The two-door compact SUV bears a resemblance to a Ford Bronco, only fun-sized. more… The post Mini Bronco-like electric SUV made by General Motors spotted in China appeared first on Electrek.

General Motors 140

General Motors SUV Motor Motors 140

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Tesla officially moved its corporate headquarters from California to Texas in 2021, but in recent weeks, the automaker has debuted another new headquarters in the West Coast state.

California 123

California Engine Tesla Texas 123

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

VW has big ambitions to bring down EV costs, starting with the battery cells. To do so, the automaker looks to invest in mines as it looks to vertically integrate. Through PowerCo, VW plans to meet half of its own demand while selling to other automakers like Ford. more… The post Volkswagen plans to sell battery cells to Ford and reduce EV costs as it eyes mining investment appeared first on Electrek.

Ford 84

Ford Batteries Battery 84

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Oregon has a dilemma. Its EV rebate program has been so successful it has run out of money before the end of its fiscal year.

Oregon 130

Oregon Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Cars 130

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

Apollo Go, tech company Baidu’s robotaxi service, has received a permit to offer fully-driverless rides in Beijing, expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to three major cities in China. Following the awarded permit, Baidu is now the first company in the entire world to offer fully-driverless rides to the over 21 million residents in China’s capital city. more… The post Baidu (BIDU) robotaxis offering fully-driverless rides continue to take over China appeared first on Electrek.

China 112

China Companies 112

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

How did a US/Norwegian national end up founding a business in Ghana with the aim of advancing energy access in Ghana and beyond? Well, Erik Nygard lived in Ghana during his formative years, before going to university in the US and then the UK.

Africa 122

Africa Ghana Energy Power 122

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’ve been in the market for a new portable power station, then we have the deal for you. Coming in at 50% below its normal rate, and marking a new all-time low, the packs a lot of features for $499. For starters, it has a 1,092Wh capacity and can output up to 1,500W continuous and 3,000W peak. There’s a 100W USB-C PD port, four grounded AC outlets, and much more available here too.

Plug-in 70

Plug-in Plug Green Tesla 70

Innovation News Network

MARCH 17, 2023

The European Commission has unveiled the Net-Zero Industry Act, which aims to boost green technology development in the EU. The post Net-Zero Industry Act introduced to advance EU green technologies, manufacturing, and jobs appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Green 52

Green Manufacturer Industrial Industry 52

Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

GM’s Cadillac is going after Tesla’s clientele in a not-so-subtle way by setting up test drives directly at a Tesla Supercharger station. more… The post Cadillac goes after Tesla by setting up test drives at Supercharger station appeared first on Electrek.

Cadillac 140

Cadillac Tesla 140

EV Box

MARCH 17, 2023

Installing EV charging stations at your workplace is a significant investment, so it’s important to consider the opportunities and constraints of your specific location to ensure you choose the charging station that best meets your needs. To help you assess your location, we’ve compiled below 5 crucial things to keep in mind when picking a charging solution for your workplace.

Installation 52

Installation Grid Charging Connect 52