Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
Viridos (founded as Synthetic Genomics (SGI) in 2005) ( earlier post ) has raised a $25-million Series A equity investment. The Series A was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and joined by Chevron USA. and United Airlines Ventures. The funding will be used for R&D to further increase algae oil productivity to reach commercially deployable levels.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
Kia revealed images of the 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric crossover SUV on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new flagship that mirrors the concept that debuted two years ago at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The tall, boxy crossover SUV takes the handsome look of the Kia Telluride into the future. The vertical ends defy aerodynamics with a new.
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
In 2022, US ethane demand increased by approximately 9%, or almost 0.2 million barrels per day (b/d), according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Petroleum Supply Monthly. US production and consumption of ethane (a hydrocarbon gas liquid used almost exclusively as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry) has grown since 2010, along with the build-out of US petrochemical capacity.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
Multiple large electric SUVs are on the way to the Porsche lineup. The VW Group chose Canada for building batteries for North American EVs. And the Hummer EV’s gigantic battery can be put to use charging other EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 model year GMC Hummer EV can charge other EVs at 6 kw using an.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
Rio Tinto has begun underground production from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert. ( Earlier post.) Oyu Tolgoi is expected to become the fourth-largest copper mine in the world by 2030, operating in the first quartile of the copper equivalent cost curve. Since the agreement between the Government of Mongolia and Rio Tinto in January 2022 to reset the relationship and move the Oyu Tolgoi underground project forward, 30 drawbells have been blasted and copper is now being produced from
Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
Volkswagen has chosen a Canadian site for the first EV battery factory of its new PowerCo business unit outside Europe. Located in St. Thomas, Ontario, the factory is expected to start producing battery cells in 2027, according to a VW press release. It will be the third PowerCo battery plant globally, along with plants in Salzgitter, Germany, and.
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Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV can charge an electric vehicle quicker than the standard 120-volt outlet found in most garages, GMC revealed last week at a demonstration for the SUV variant of GM's flagship electric vehicle. Both the 2024 Hummer EV truck (SUT) and the new Hummer EV SUV benefit from a new 19.2-kw onboard charger and portable charge cord.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
US Department of the Interior has approved a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). ( Earlier post.) The Record of Decision (ROD) reduces the size of the project by denying two of the original five drill sites proposed by ConocoPhillips, which is seeking to develop oil and gas leases it acquired beginning in the late 1990s.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
The Porsche Cayenne will get an all-electric variant, with a new flagship electric SUV positioned above it, Porsche confirmed Monday in its 2022 financial results presentation. The electric Cayenne will be included in a redesign marking the model's fourth generation. Porsche did not discuss specific launch timing, but it said the next-generation.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
The Volkswagen Group and its battery company PowerCo have selected St. Thomas in Ontario, Canada to establish Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory for cell manufacturing. The plant will produce sustainable unified cells, with start of production planned for 2027. The decision to expand the PowerCo cell production ramp-up from Europe to Canada is further evidence of the growth strategy of the Group in North America.
Electra Vehicles
MARCH 14, 2023
To read the full White Paper, visit NXP's website here. The following is the abstract of a co-published White Paper detailing Electra and NXP's work to improve battery performance using digital twin technology. Electric vehicle battery performance, safety, cost, and longevity are important considerations for consumers today. Solutions like Electra's , Adaptive Battery Digital Twin are evolving to solve industry performance concerns and challenges.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
Electra Battery Materials Corporation has successfully recovered lithium in its black mass recycling trial being conducted at its refinery north of Toronto. ( Earlier post.) Electra said that the recovery and subsequent production of a technical-grade lithium carbonate product in a plant-scale setting validates its proprietary hydrometallurgical process and efforts to date in commissioning its larger refinery complex.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Vegas Loop has given one 1 million passengers a ride throughout the Sin City, the company confirmed today. After being proposed in 2019 and unveiled in April 2021, the Vegas Loop has provided a new, express-geared method of transportation for residents and visitors to travel between various hotspots in Tesla Model 3 and Model X vehicles.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
Lexus has introduced the all-new, all-electric Lexus RZ 450e—the brand’s first globally available, purpose-built battery-electric vehicle. ( Earlier post.) The RZ is the latest electrified vehicle in the Lexus lineup, which includes seven hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and will start in the US at $59,650 MSRP. With its new lightweight e-TNGA steel platform (a first for Lexus), the RZ possesses an optimal placement of mass and high body rigidity.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Tesla’s first V4 Superchargers are set to launch in Europe in March, bringing the newest and fastest iteration of the company’s industry-leading charging infrastructure to light. Tesla’s Supercharging network has been the best in the industry, and it’s no secret. Its locations, dependability, and innovation have contributed to the automaker being one of the few that has been able to offer enough charging stations to support its demand.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
Classification society RINA has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine. The AiP covers an upgrade concept for the four-stroke engine for conversion to dual-fuel running on methanol to provide greater flexibility to shipowners. This AiP is based on our recently published Methyl Alcohol Fuelled Ready notation.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Following the introduction of the Tesla Magic Dock, the automaker has rolled out the technology starting in New York and California, potentially with more states on the way. Upon opening the Tesla app, the newest section, “Charge your Non-Tesla,” is listed prominently at the top of the screen. Opening it, Tesla shows each location where EV owners can charge their non-Tesla vehicles , thanks to the introduction of the Magic Dock, which converts the Supercharger to the CCS charging sta
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 14, 2023
Regardless of where we live, we should all have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits provided by electric vehicles. These benefits range from the reduced cost of operation, the reduced need for maintenance and the improved performance, to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
The German KBA released its EV sales data for February, showing that Tesla sold nearly double the EVs of any other brand. Tesla has been a segment leader in Germany since Giga Berlin was established, bringing Model Y production to Europe. This leadership has even resulted in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y becoming the most popular vehicles in the country countless times.
CN EV Post
MARCH 14, 2023
EV makers including Leapmotor , Neta and Denza have all introduced 90-day price protection policies. (Image credit: Neta) As the auto price war in China continues, some electric vehicle (EV) makers are beginning to make it clear that they will not cut prices in an attempt to dispel the wait-and-see sentiment of potential consumers. EV makers including Leapmotor, Neta and Denza have all introduced price protection policies, after Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) introduced a similar policy and NIO (NYSE: NIO
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Tesla has declined $6.4 million in funding that would have been used to build four massive Supercharger stations in California due to stipulations with integrated payment methods that must be utilized to receive the money. In September , Tesla planned to build four massive Superchargers, some with more than 100 total stalls, making them amongst the largest in the world.
CN EV Post
MARCH 14, 2023
"We expect generally soft results and a weak 1Q23 outlook due to challenging demand and pricing dynamics," Edison Yu's team said. XPeng US | XPeng HK XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) will report fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, and as usual, Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team provided their preview. "We expect generally soft results and a weak 1Q23 outlook due to challenging demand and pricing dynamics," the team said in a research report sent to investors yesterday.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Amazon has unveiled its trio of satellite internet receivers that will be part of its “Project Kuiper” internet service, competing with SpaceX Starlink. Besides SpaceX’s incredible success at creating a rocket that can take off and land multiple times, one of its most incredible creations is its Starlink satellite internet service, which today reaches every continent on the planet.
EV Specifications
MARCH 14, 2023
Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, which encapsulates bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out. The Kia EV9 represents a pivotal step forward in the company's journey towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider. The bold and confident visual presence of the EV9.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Tesla Autopilot had stones cast in its direction by Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, who said the naming of the driver assistance suite didn’t align with “common sense.” In an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Buttigieg said Autopilot shouldn’t be called what it is because it still requires users to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheels during operation: “I wouldn’t call something ‘Autopilot’ if the manual explicitly says that you
Electrek
MARCH 14, 2023
In my many years of covering the micromobility industry, I thought I had seen just about every type of electric scooter out there. That was until the eLyly came across my desk and showed me just how far out an electric snow scooter could be. more… The post This wooden snow scooter is like a portable electric snowmobile that you stand on appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Waze recently announced that it would be adding the location of electric vehicle charging stations to its maps. Waze plans to roll out the new feature over the next few weeks worldwide. Google’s acquired navigation map plans to provide users with real-time information about electric vehicle charging stations online their route, much like Tesla’s mobile app does for its drivers.
The Driven EV News
MARCH 14, 2023
Volkswagen plans to spend $US190 billion over the next four years to transform its business. Two thirds of that will go towards electrification and digitisation. The post “We must transform:” VW ramps up EV investment after one more roll of the Ice appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Tesla owners who purchased the Full Self-Driving suite will only have to wait a few more days before they receive FSD Beta V11, based on Elon Musk’s recent post on Twitter. Tesla FSD Beta V11.3.1 has been received well by the company’s veteran testers since it started its release. Even FSD Beta users who have proven very strict with the system’s capabilities have noted that V11.3.1 is a notable improvement from previous iterations.
The Driven EV News
MARCH 14, 2023
Would-be buyers of the highly rated Ioniq 5 electric SUV can now check Hyundai Australia's website for pre-owned vehicles. The post Hyundai offers 23 pre-owned Ioniq 5s as part of second hand online sales trial appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration opened applications for its $2.5 billion program, funding the expansion of battery electric vehicle charging stations and alternative fuel infrastructure in the United States. The $2.5 billion program’s official name under the U.S. Department of Transportation is the “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.
CN EV Post
MARCH 14, 2023
CATL will participate in the vehicle development and production of BAIC-affiliated NEV companies, and provide power battery products and services. (Image credit: CATL) BAIC Group, which has lagged behind many of its local counterparts in the transition to electrification, appears to be stepping up its efforts. CATL and BAIC signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 13, in which they plan to jointly develop power battery products and tap into the new energy vehicle (NEV) market, according
EV Central
MARCH 14, 2023
A battery electric pick-up will be one of nine electrified models released by Mitsubishi globally over the next five years. While Mitsubishi hasn’t named the in-development newcomer, the electric ute is set to be a Triton EV. Up to seven of those BEV and hybrid models – including the ute – could come to Australia based on Mitsubishi’s presentation of its Challenge 2025 business plan in Tokyo last week.
CN EV Post
MARCH 14, 2023
Among the first owners of the Li L8, those who previously owned a BMW 3 Series were the highest, followed by those who owned a BMW 5 Series and an Audi A6. Li Auto US | Li Auto HK (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is taking market share away from the German luxury car company, a survey by the company shows. Among the first owners of the Li L8, those who previously owned a BMW 3 Series were the highest, followed by those who owned a BMW 5 Series, according to a survey of 303 first owne
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