Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Texas-based Nacero, a company seeking to produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock ( earlier post ) has awarded a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply wind power to Nacero’s planned flagship manufacturing facility in Penwell, Texas. This agreement is a key component in Nacero’s plan to make its Penwell facility the first and largest supplier of lower and net-zero lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline for everyday Americ

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are two of the hottest electric vehicle introductions of this past year. Both models are built on the same leading-edge E-GMP platform for EVs. Both brands share the same Hyundai Motor Company parent and are part of the same overarching plan to electrify. But if you happen to be in a region that’s not.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The three questions of interest are: Which minerals are they? Is the United States self-sufficient or are we relying on imports for these minerals? If the latter, what are the source countries? The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla tumbled down Consumer Reports' latest automotive brand rankings, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E replaced the Model 3 as CR's top-rated EV. Tesla fell seven spots to 23rd overall in the 2022 CR automotive brand rankings released Thursday. CR said that was mainly due to the new steering yoke in the Model S and Model X, which lowered their.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The European Parliament approved an agreement with EU governments on the update of the rules defining the charges member states can impose on trucks, buses, vans and passenger cars using trans-European transport ( TEN-T ) network roads. This will not force EU member states to charge vehicles using their roads. However, should they choose to do so, they will need to follow the EU rules.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Aptera recently provided an update on development of its electric 3-wheeler, releasing a pair of videos showing a test mule being put through its paces at California's Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. The stripped-down vehicle shown here is a "beta" prototype, representing the second of four phases of development, Aptera noted. It follows the initial.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla has announced that it has produced 1 million of its next-generation 4680 battery cell at its pilot factory in California. The announcement comes as Tesla is expected to start deliveries of its new Model Y equipped with its 4680 cell and structural battery pack. more… The post Tesla announces it has produced 1 million next-gen 4680 battery cells appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In 2021, 54% of battery capacity deployed onto roads globally in new plug-in electric vehicles was powered by “high nickel” cathode chemistries (i.e., NCM 6-, 7-, 8-series, NCA, NCMA); 26% by “low nickel” cathodes (i.e., NCM 5-series and lower); and 20% by “no nickel” cathodes (i.e., primarily LFP), according to Adamas Intelligence. Regionally, deployment of high nickel chemistries was most prevalent in the Americas on the back of Tesla, VW, Ford, Hyundai and others, while deployment of no nicke

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla announced today on Twitter that it had successfully manufactured the one-millionth 4680 battery cell at the Kato Road pilot facility in January. Tesla’s 4680 battery cell is one of the company’s most significant developments in its history. The cell was the primary focus of Tesla’s Battery Day event in September 2020 , where Tesla detailed the advantages of the new cell and unveiled a new battery pack structure to increase vehicle rigidity and safety.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Widespread adoption of self-driving EVs faces several significant barriers including social acceptance, safety and regulatory restrictions. But according to a new report from CoBank, another major challenge that is often overlooked is the monumental impact these vehicles will have on the data center market. While technology developments such as efficient hyper-scale data centers and on-board processing may provide long-term solutions, there’s an enormous chasm today between the existing infrastr

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Canada will soon have its first Tesla police car, Drive Tesla Canada reports. The Bridgewater Police Service in Nova Scotia will be adding a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet of patrol cars. Mayor Davit Mitchell shared his excitement on Twitter, noting that the city council agreed to purchase a Tesla. He added that data […].

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Shell has become the first supplier of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to customers in Singapore. Shell has also completed the upgrading of its facility in Singapore which will enable blending of SAF in Singapore. SAF is approved for use in aircraft operating today only when blended in a ratio of up to 50% with conventional jet fuel. Having a blending facility in the region enables a more efficient operation by moving neat SAF in bulk from production sources to the blending facility and then del

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It appears that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, The Boring Company, is looking to secure its next big project. As per a recent report, The Boring Company has submitted a proposal to build the North Miami Beach Loop, a 6.2-mile transport tunnel system in Miami, FL. The proposed system would feature seven stations along State Road 826, between the Golden Glades Transit Center and Sunny Isles Beach.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Redwood Materials, founded by Tesla co-founder and former CTO JB Straubel ( earlier post ), is launching the most comprehensive electric vehicle battery recycling program, beginning in California, to establish efficient, safe and effective recovery pathways for end-of-life hybrid and electric vehicle battery packs. Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars are the first automakers to support the program directly, but Redwood will accept all lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla Giga Texas is raring to go, as shown by what appears to be Model Y production vehicles waiting for transport beside the factory. The Model Y vehicles are all covered, seemingly waiting for delivery day. . Based on photos shared by drone operator Jeff Roberts , Tesla Giga Texas has a little over 100 Model Y production vehicles parked on site. Most of the cars were covered, but a few were visible.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Nissan’s Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi will become a center for US EV production, including the INFINITI brand. The company is investing $500 million in Nissan Canton to support production of two all-new, all-electric vehicles. Production is expected to begin in 2025. Nissan’s investment is supported by strong partnerships with state, county and local governments.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Despite Tesla’s four recalls so far in 2022, the automaker is not the most recalled car company in the United States. Recalls are handled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA. NHTSA data tracks the date, manufacturer, subject matter, component, recall type, description, consequences, and affected population of any recall sent out by the agency.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Over the last decade, the rise of the humble lithium ion battery has catapulted electric vehicles into the consciousness of the global automotive world. One area electric vehicles and combustion vehicles alike struggle with is cold weather. Extreme cold pushes all aspects of an electric vehicle to the limits and in different ways than their […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla is offering free Supercharging for select sites in Europe to “avoid the rush this winter holiday.” Free Supercharging will be available along travel routes in France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The EV manufacturer’s free charging announcement did not specify whether non-Tesla vehicles would be eligible for the offering. Tesla opened its Superchager Network to other electric vehicle brands late last year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Green Trucking: By May 2023, hauliers operating zero-emissions trucks must be given discounts of at least 50% on road tolls. EU member states have until 2023 to implement a new system of road tolls which give big incentives for zero-emissions trucks after MEPs voted to adopt new legislation today. Transport & Environment (T&E) hailed the […].

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Less than four months after construction began, the newest addition to SpaceX’s South Texas Starship factory is now the facility’s tallest building. While substantially shorter than the Starship launch tower SpaceX has constructed a few miles down the highway and likely still a few months away from completion, Starbase’s new ‘wide bay’ became the tallest on-site manufacturing building on February 17th, 2022.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We’ll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): ICRA 2022 : 23–27 May 2022, Philadelphia ERF 2022 : 28–30 June 2022, Rotterdam, the Netherlands CLAWAR 2022 : 12–14 September 2022, Açores, Portugal Let us know if you have suggestions for next week, and enjoy today's videos.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ford CEO Jim Farley believes there may be some merit to separating the automaker’s electric vehicle project from the company’s main operation. A pure-play EV business, separate from Ford’s reputable brand of combustion engine vehicles that have existed since 1903, may help the automaker obtain a Tesla-sized market capitalization. Farley sees merit in potentially separating the two different powertrains into separate entities, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg in a

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InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The 750-hp Taycan appears to be standing still next to the 1,020-hp Model S Plaid and 1,111-hp Air Dream Edition Performance.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla China has initiated a recall for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over the vehicles’ possible heat pump issue, which could result in a degradation of windshield defrost performance. A total of 26,047 China-made Model 3 and Model Y are affected by the recall. . As per an announcement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), a total of 12,003 Model 3 and 14,044 Model Y are affected by the heat pump recall.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Extreme E returns to the desert for the start of its second season with the Desert X Prix in Neom, Saudi Arabia this Sunday. The electric off-road racing series started last year with a dual focus on racing with sustainable technologies while bringing attention to environmental issues across the globe. more… The post Extreme E starts season 2 of electric off-road racing at the Desert X Prix this weekend appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In a factsheet, T&E examines the progress to reaching zero emissions in the freight sector and shows how EU truck CO2 standards can make or break the transition. (Download the factsheet.) There is increasing consensus among European truck manufacturers and industry stakeholders that battery electric trucks will play a dominant role in the decarbonisation of […].

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

ALVA Yachts has introduced the latest addition to its family of all-electric luxury sailboats and yachts with the OCEAN ECO 60 Coupé, a 60-foot electric catamaran with solar panels. The Coupé arrives as a new, sportier version of ALVA’s ECO 60 and ECO 60 Explorer electric yachts, offering a lower profile silhouette and innovative new features. more… The post Luxury e-boat brand ALVA Yachts introduces OCEAN ECO 60 Coupé solar catamaran with twin 250kW electric motors appeared first on

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

ATLANTA, GA — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Georgia. The Senate’s passage of the Build Back Better Act would bring these climate and economic benefits to states across the country. […].

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Elon Musk’s Boring Company has submitted a proposal for a new 6-mile long Loop tunnel project in Miami. If approved, it would be the second of such full-scale commercial deployment of transportation system. more… The post Elon Musk’s Boring Company submit proposal for new 6-mile long Loop tunnel project with Tesla vehicles in Miami appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla and Elon Musk kind of got some free advertising in the Super Bowl this year. If you think about it, companies paying millions of dollars to take shots at Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, does count toward advertising. Why Free Advertising? Polestar took some shots at Tesla during the Super Bowl, but it […].

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Tesla has updated their smartphone app to version 4.6 adding some useful new features including actionable notifications and charging stats, and data-miners have found plans for an upcoming cheaper annual subscription to their Full Self-Driving and Premium Connectivity services. But even with this upcoming cheaper subscription scheme, Tesla has so far shown no interest in ending their practice of charging owners $1k for hardware they already paid for. more… The post Tesla app update adds a

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This is part two of my interview with Paul Vosper, CEO and President of Juice Bar, an EV charging manufacturer that is building a national EV charging infrastructure that will sustain the environment for future generations. In part one, Paul shared how he got involved with Juice Bar, how his EV ownership led him to […].

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New Hampshire over three days, we decided to give it a go. Here’s how it went! more… The post 3 things I learned road tripping across 12 states in our Tesla Model 3 appeared first on Electrek.

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