Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN CORPORATION, and DENSO Corporation jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery-electric bZ4X. ( Earlier post.) BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. BluE was established in April 2019 to develop and sell electric systems and driving modules by combining the strengths of AISIN, DENSO and Toyota in electrification ( earlier post ).

Downsizing 435

Downsizing 2004 Corporation Prius 435

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2022

California aims to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to 35% of all new car purchases by the 2026 model year, on the way to ending sales of new gasoline-only cars by the middle of the next decade. This proposed target from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) includes battery-electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

California 158

California Gasoline-Electric Purchase Gasoline 158

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

Heliox, a global leader in DC charging systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, announced a supply agreement with PACCAR Parts to support the rollout of PACCAR’s electric vehicles. Heliox will supply mobile 25kW and 50kW chargers to PACCAR’s dealers and customers who are building their electric truck fleets. Heliox Mobile 50 kW charger. The mobile chargers are lightweight, transportable, and often use existing infrastructure—a convenient option for organizations that are entering the E

North America 397

North America DC Parts America 397

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2022

Production of the Honda Insight hybrid sedan will cease in June to make room for a new Civic Hybrid and other hybrid models, Honda announced Thursday in a press release. The Insight is based on a previous-generation Civic body shell, but positioned as a dedicated, more upscale hybrid model with unique styling. Honda said it is now changing.

Civic Hybrid 125

Civic Hybrid Insight Honda Honda Insight 125

Advertisement

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

Norway

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) will host a short public webinar on 11 May, 11:15am CT, on using hydrogen in businesses. Replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen could turn manufacturing and transportation into green industries. Companies can use hydrogen to reduce their carbon footprint in many ways—for example, to generate electricity; to deploy fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles; to make steel; and to produce ammonia for fertilizer and products.

Hydrogen 259

Hydrogen IDEA Affordable Transportation 259

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

We don’t need nickel from Russia. There is a critical need for nickel and other EV battery metals worldwide, but we don’t need to get it from Russia. In March 2022, Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas shared worries about Russia’s outsized role in the nickel supply chain for EVs. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau then discussed the note […].

Russia 134

Russia Supplies Batteries Battery 134

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2022

Tesla earlier this week recalled 594,717 vehicles for an issue with its “Boombox” feature that left it potentially noncompliant with federal pedestrian safety requirements. The recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they're moving.

Tesla 117

Tesla Cars Vehicles 117

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

PEM electrolyzer company Ohmium International closed a $45-million Series B financing round. Existing investor Fenice Investment Group led the round, with participation from current major investors and new investor Energy Transition Ventures. The funds will support Ohmium’s rapid growth plan to quadruple hydrogen manufacturing capacity from 500 MW annually to approximately two GW annually by the end of 2022.

Manufacturer 225

Manufacturer Companies India Hydrogen 225

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2022

Honda confirms a Civic Hybrid. Tesla gets a “do-over” on fixing its Boombox. The Leaf and Niro lineups get refreshed. And California sets its rules for more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California this morning officially posted its Proposed Regulation for Advanced Clean Cars II rulemaking. Distilled down, the rules.

Honda Insight 104

Honda Insight Civic Hybrid Honda California 104

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

As the next step in Honda’s electrification strategy in North America, the company will focus on increasing hybrid volume of core models: CR-V, Accord and, in the future, Civic. To make room for these moves, Honda will conclude Insight production in June. Honda will introduce all-new models of the CR-V Hybrid this year, followed by the Accord Hybrid, which will eventually make up 50% of the sales mix of each model.

Insight 170

Insight Honda Civic Hybrid North America 170

Advertisement

Brief

Connect

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

Tesla owners in California are taking over again this summer. August 6th may seem far off, but tickets are now available for the second annual and largest Tesla owners event in California, and you may want to get some as soon as possible. The location will be at Fields at Madonna Inn in San Luis […].

California 117

California Tesla Available Electric Vehicles 117

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

A team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a new computational model of a two-stroke scaled marine engine, with reduced chemical mechanisms for diesel, biodiesel, bio-oil, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). In a new open-access study published in the journal Fuel , the ORNL researchers used their model to assess the emissions of NO x and PAHs (as a surrogate for soot) of these fuel blends.

Mariner 170

Mariner Oil Engine Emissions 170

Cars That Think

APRIL 15, 2022

As the pressure to decarbonize electricity grids mounts, so does the need to have long-term storage options for power generated from renewables. Especially for sources like wind and solar, which have discontinuous availability. While rechargeable batteries are the solution of choice for consumer-level use, they are impractical for grid-scale consideration.

Molten Salt 116

Molten Salt Energy Batteries Battery 116

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

New documents show that Tesla has a major cost advantage when deploying fast-charging stations as its Superchargers cost just one-fifth of what the average competing charging networks are paying to deploy new stations. more…. The post Tesla’s cost to deploy Superchargers is revealed to be just one-fifth of the competition appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 115

Tesla Charging 115

Advertisement

Oil

Guyana

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

Just a few weeks since it was formally opened, Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin was faced with its first potential crisis: a water-polluting liquid leak. But according to experts and the State Environment Agency, there is no danger to the environment as Tesla followed the necessary protocols to ensure that the substance was properly handled. Local reports noted that the leak happened in Giga Berlin’s paint shop.

Pollution 76

Pollution Water Escape Tesla 76

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

Elon Musk opened up in a new interview yesterday about the SEC lawsuit regarding his attempt to take Tesla private back in 2018 and his infamous “funding secured” announcement. The Tesla CEO now claims funding was indeed secured and that he was forced to settle with the SEC because the company’s banks were telling him that he wouldn’t be able to secure additional funding if he kept fighting the lawsuit. more….

Tesla 98

Tesla 2018 98

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh said the automaker is “actively looking at” developing an all-electric truck in hopes of joining the several EV pickup models that have already or are set to enter the market in the coming years. “It’s something we’re actively looking at, but nothing to actually report now,” Keogh said in an interview, according to Business Insider. “I think it’s the chance of a lifetime in this segment because electrifi

F-150 95

F-150 Silverado Hummer GMC 95

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

The Government of Botswana, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) invites local and international companies with track records and relevant experience to express their interest in manufacturing electric vehicles and related components in Botswana. This EOI aims to develop the local electromobility industry to contribute towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing […].

Botswana 98

Botswana International Manufacturer Companies 98

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

During an all-hands meeting yesterday, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal highlighted that the social media platform was not being “held hostage” by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the company for over $40 billion. Musk had made his intentions clear with Twitter on Thursday, noting in a filing that he believes the company’s potential could only be unlocked if it were to become a private entity. .

Insight 96

Insight Tesla Purchase Companies 96

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

Tesla has changed its policy to now not allow anyone to buy their car after their lease is over as used car prices are skyrocketing to new records. more…. The post Tesla now doesn’t let anyone buy their car after lease is over as used car prices are skyrocketing appeared first on Electrek.

Buy 98

Buy Price Cars Tesla 98

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

Potential customers in Switzerland who wish to try out a German-made Tesla Model Y now have the opportunity to take one of the European-made all-electric crossovers for a spin. As per a recent post on LinkedIn, Tesla is offering test drives for its Germany-made Model Y in Cham, Zug, Switzerland. . Several Tesla employees from the area confirmed the program , with Store Supervisor Marina Sarah Elena Bopp noting that the location has received its first white Made-in-Germany Model Y Performance fro

Switzerland 98

Switzerland Germany Tesla Water 98

Plug in America

APRIL 15, 2022

As electric vehicles gain popularity and automakers invest billions of dollars, they are bringing new jobs and economic growth to communities across the United States. With more people transitioning to EVs, more jobs are being created to build out infrastructure such as factories and EV charging networks. Given that there will be an estimated 22 million EVs on the road by 2030 , an estimated 650,000+ jobs will be created directly and indirectly from investment in electric vehicles and related ar

North Carolina 97

North Carolina F-150 Karma United States 97

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

Twitter’s Board will adopt the “poison pill” strategy to fend off Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $43 billion bid to buy the social media platform. A new statement from Twitter released just after noon on Friday in New York said the company plans to adopt “limited duration shareholder rights plan, enabling all shareholders realize full value of company.” “Twitter, Inc.

Buy 98

Buy New York Legal 2018 98

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

Tesla & SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sat down with Chris Anderson this week, head of TED, for an interview where his love for humanity shone brightly. In this interview, Elon Musk discussed his recent offer to Twitter, Tesla and how it almost went bankrupt, the Optimus bot, and Tesla’s Full-Self Driving suite, but more importantly, […].

Tesla 94

Tesla Economy Electric Vehicles Green 94

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

A series of CATL subsidiaries have announced a new $6 billion investment with Indonesia in an effort to boost nickel mining and processing, battery materials obtainment, battery manufacturing, and battery recycling as e-mobility continues to surge forward. CATL subsidiary Brunp has another subsidiary known as CBL, or Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend Co., Ltd., which signed a “tri-party framework agreement” with both PT Aneka Tambang (ANTAM) and PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBI).

Indonesia 80

Indonesia Manufacturer Batteries Battery 80

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

“Green swan” event? As the climate crisis reaches a frightening point of no return, companies are trying to step up to enact real change to save the planet. One such company includes Tesla, led by Elon Musk to produce electric vehicles at greater volumes than any company has ever dared to do before. The term “black […].

Green 92

Green Tesla Climate Electric Vehicles 92

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

In a what is likely a prelude to engine installation, SpaceX has begun stress-testing an upgraded Super Heavy booster prototype. Known as Super Heavy Booster 7 or B7, the prototype is the first of its kind designed to support up to 33 new Raptor V2 engines – each potentially capable of producing up to 230 tons (~510,000 lbf) of thrust at liftoff.

Engine 98

Engine Installation Future Power 98

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2022

Opibus, a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that develops, designs, and manufactures electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, has officially changed its name to Roam Motors. Roam is one of the firms leading the transition to sustainable transport in Africa. Founded in 2017, it became the first company to deliver locally produced electric motorcycles and electric […].

Motor 91

Motor Motors Motoring Africa 91

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2022

A few days ago, rumors emerged that Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai would be reopening around the middle of May. The news was particularly bearish since Tesla relies on Giga Shanghai for the exports of the base Model 3 and Model Y to territories such as Europe. Fortunately, Tesla China has clamped down on the rumor, declaring it as false news. Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has been affected by the city’s Covid lockdowns, which were initiated as a means to battle the country’s worst outbreak

China 98

China Tesla United States Electric Vehicles 98

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

Fresh off news of its first expansion outside of China into Germany, CATL is expanding further as part of a new $6 billion dollar battery chain project in Indonesia. Through its subsidiary and an agreement with Indonesia PT AnekaTambang (ANTAM) and PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBI), CATL will have a majority stake in five of the six planned battery projects. more….

Indonesia 80

Indonesia Manufacturer Batteries Battery 80

Cars That Think

APRIL 15, 2022

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICRA 2022 : 23–27 May 2022, Philadelphia IEEE ARSO 2022 : 28–30 May 2022, Long Beach RSS 2022 : 21–1 June 2022, New York ERF 2022 : 28–30 June 2022, Rotterdam, the Netherlands RoboCup 2022 : 11–17 July 2022, Bangkok, Thailand IEEE CASE 2022 : 20–24 August

Boston 78

Boston MIT Long Beach Mexico 78

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

Tesla is now aiming to reopen Gigafactory Shanghai on Monday, April 18 after roughly three weeks of being shut down and missing out on the production of over 40,000 electric vehicles. more…. The post Tesla now aims to reopen Giga Shanghai on April 18 after a 3-week shutdown appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 79

Tesla Electric Vehicles Production Vehicles 79

InsideEVs

APRIL 15, 2022

The R1T was spotted in what looks like an airport in the country of Belgium, close to the border with the Netherlands.

Belgium 98

Belgium Netherlands Europe 98

Electrek

APRIL 15, 2022

Reports out of Germany state that the country’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has proposed to gradually phase out subsidies for EV purchases through 2025 and completely eliminate any benefits to consumers purchasing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by the end of this year. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is pushing back, arguing that PHEVs remain vital to EV adoption. more….

PHEV 78

PHEV Germany Purchase Climate 78