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DOE AMO awards Amprius $1M to advance manufacturing process of nano-wire silicon anodes

Green Car Congress

Amprius Technologies, a developer of ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, was awarded a $1-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (“AMO”) to be used to mature further its process for manufacturing nanowire-based silicon anodes. This represents the third grant from the DOE, following two previous grants that Amprius received from the DOE’s Vehicle Technology Office.

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EPA range figures rise for entire 2023 Porsche Taycan lineup

Green Car Reports

Nearly every 2023 Porsche Taycan variant gets an EPA-estimated range boost, the automaker confirmed this week. Porsche in July announced a software update it said would bring an efficiency and range boost, but now the automaker is providing specific figures. The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo wagon gets the biggest increase. Porsche estimates range at.

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New electrolyte for Li-S batteries

Green Car Congress

A team from Wuhan University has developed a new ether-based electrolyte with tetrahydrofuran (THF) and di-isopropyl ether (DIPE) Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs). The new electrolyte effectively inhibits the dissolution of lithium polysulfides and the self-discharge effect. LiFSI can be used as the co-salt in the electrolyte to improve the ionic conductivity and inhibit the side reaction on Li metal anode.

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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX, Audi E-Tron

Green Car Reports

A new performance variant fills out the growing electric crossover SUV offerings in the Mercedes-Benz EQ family. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled Sunday in Paris, France, will be followed by the 2024 EQE SUV AMG with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, Mercedes announced Sunday. The EQE SUV shares the same components as the EQE.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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CARB holding public hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; all medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2040

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing on 27 October in Sacramento to consider the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. The proposed regulation would set a clear end date for combustion-powered new vehicle sales in California by requiring all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEVs starting in 2040.

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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX and Audi E-Tron

Green Car Reports

A new performance variant fills out the growing electric crossover SUV offerings in the Mercedes-Benz EQ family. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled Sunday in Paris, France, will be followed by the 2024 EQE SUV AMG with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, Mercedes announced Sunday. Sharing only a taxonomy with the GLE mid-size crossover.

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Goalkeeping Robot Dog Tends Its Net Like a Pro

Cars That Think

The best professional football goalkeepers in the English Premiere League (we’re talking about the sport called soccer in North America) are able to save almost, but not quite, 80 percent of shots taken on goal. This is very good. But it’s not nearly as good as the 87.5 percent of shots that a 9kg quadrupedal robot can block: in its tiny goal, and versus tiny children taking tiny shots, Mini Cheetah turns out to be an excellent goalie.

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19% Of New Car Sales In Germany Fully Electric, 32% Have A Plug

CleanTechnica EVs

It seems the German automotive market has bottomed out. After growing 3% in August, September brought a solid 14% increase in sales, while plugins grew even faster. Sales of full electric vehicles (BEVs) were up in September by 33% year over year (YoY). There were 43,692 BEV registrations last month, representing 19% of the overall […].

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Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric?

The Driven EV News

Australian diesel prices have doubled in two years and look likely to go higher. Could this signal the tipping point for electric utes, SUVs, vans and trucks? The post Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric? appeared first on The Driven.

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The new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: high-tech and luxury meet versatility

Electric Cars Report

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is available with the essential innovations of the EQS and at the same time is more dynamic than the EQS SUV. The EQE SUV is one of the most spacious representatives of its class. Yet it is more compact than the EQE Saloon and, at 3030 millimetres, has a wheelbase that […] The post The new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: high-tech and luxury meet versatility appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors

The Driven EV News

Hyundai outlines specs of new, upgraded Ioniq 5 Epiq variant and drops new date for sales release. The post Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla owner shares her story of how she began racing her Model 3

Teslarati

Tesla owner Lily Fetterer shared her story of how she began racing her Model 3. It was a chilly September Sunday morning in San Francisco when I met with Lily to explore the city in her silver Tesla Model 3. Lily, a member of the Tesla Owners Club of East Bay, had kindly offered to give me a tour of the city, including a few places to look out over the bay.

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Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind

The Driven EV News

Even in Norway there's a long road to leaving fuel use behind. What about in Australia? The post Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz debuts upcoming EQE SUV alongside high-performance AMG version

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz has flooded the newswire today, sharing multiple press releases surrounding its EV technology. Today’s news includes more granular details relating to its upcoming EQE SUV, as well as first images and specs for the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV that will soon join it. There is A LOT to unfold here, so let’s hop right in. more…. The post Mercedes-Benz debuts upcoming EQE SUV alongside high-performance AMG version appeared first on Electrek.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla restarts Model 3 production for one Australian state

The Driven EV News

A handful of Tesla Model 3 order holders receive confirmation their EV has been built. The post Tesla restarts Model 3 production for one Australian state appeared first on The Driven.

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NIO ET7 speakers reveal how important software will be in future vehicles [Editorial]

Teslarati

NIO went the extra mile—and then some—when it conceptualized the audio system for the ET7. The NIO ET7 has 23 speakers powered by Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac’s Opteo Professional and Dobly Atmos technology. NIO and Dirac’s work on the ET7’s audio system reveals the changing design of the car’s cabin and the role software plays in its redesign.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce is a taste of EV-lite

EV Central

Nissan’s new hybrid tech has the potential to challenge Toyota’s dominance in Australia’s medium-size SUV segment with the RAV4. Around 75 percent of RAV4 sales are petrol-electric powered. But the X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce will only be available in the top Ti and Ti-L grades, costing $54,190 and $57,190 before on-road costs. This is $4200 more than the X-Trail Ti and Ti-L with a petrol-burning 2.5-litre engine, and more again than equivalent RAV4 hybrid models.

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Elon Musk reconfirms track mode for Model Y Performance

Teslarati

Track mode is coming to the Tesla Model Y Performance, and it seems like it’s for real this time. Elon Musk reiterated Model Y track mode over the weekend. In 2020, Musk said that track mode would come out for the Tesla Model Y, but it has not rolled out to the vehicle thus far. The Tesla CEO admitted that track mode for the Model Y isn’t as easy as it sounds when responding to a Twitter follower.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Revealed As Brand’s Fourth Bespoke EV

InsideEVs

It's smaller and more maneuverable than the sedan, and just as quick to accelerate.

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The new Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV - high-tech and luxury meet versatility

EV Specifications

Mercedes-AMG presents the EQE SUV, a further milestone in its electrification strategy – the first all-electric SUV from the performance and sports car brand. With its variable interior and performance-oriented drive concept, it is the most versatile electric vehicle in the Mercedes-AMG portfolio. The new model also offers generous space for passengers and luggage.

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Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Driving Dynamics Comparison Tests

InsideEVs

Driving dynamics are subjective, and this video comparison provides a solid idea of how these electric crossovers perform.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai begins production of new Model Y with improved rear seat comfort, report says

CN EV Post

From mid-October, new Model Ys coming off the Tesla Giga Shanghai production line will be equipped with improved rear seats and an additional manual release for the rear doors. The post Tesla Giga Shanghai begins production of new Model Y with improved rear seat comfort, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Attempt To Avoid Various Obstacles

InsideEVs

Will FSD beta do everything in its power to make sure you don't hit something or is the technology hit and miss?

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Huawei-backed AITO allows consumers who pay deposits by Nov 20 to enjoy this year's purchase subsidies

CN EV Post

China's state subsidies for NEV consumers are set to expire at the end of this year. The post Huawei-backed AITO allows consumers who pay deposits by Nov 20 to enjoy this year's purchase subsidies appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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France: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased Almost 20% In September 2022

InsideEVs

The Renault Megane E-Tech continues to be the best selling electric car, while Tesla put two models in the top 10 plug-ins.

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New high performance Janus electrode for rechargeable Na-S batteries

Green Car Congress

Researchers in China have designed a high-performance Janus electrode—i.e., containing both cathode and anode properties in the same body—for sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries by adopting a metal-organic framework (MOF) to incorporate single Yttrium atoms in a nitrogen-doped rhombododecahedron carbon host (Y SAs/NC). The electrode features: … favorable Janus properties of sodiophilicity and sulfiphilicity and thus presents highly desired electrochemical performance when used as a host o

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Hyundai Motor Increased Plug-In Car Sales In September 2022 By 37%

InsideEVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 emerges with over 2,600 units sold.

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Hyundai Set To Open Hotel Powered Exclusively By EVs

InsideEVs

Reservations for Hotel Hyundai are now open.

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US: Genesis GV60 Sales Amounted To 807 In Q3 2022

InsideEVs

The company is steadily delivering a few hundred units a month.

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