Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Mercedes is coming to IAA Mobility with five new EVs: the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS , the new EQB , the new EQE , the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ , and the Concept EQG. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS. With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the luxury brand. The SUV concept vehicle is based on the modular architecture for luxury- and executive-class electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and takes the exclusiv

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Which EV might potentially get a big boost in range after the recall remedy? What once common fuel was verified as completely phased out in the world as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2021. On Friday, the Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Construction of the first stage of the Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Processing Facility, which includes a Monazite Processing Unit (MPU) and a Solvent Extraction Unit (SXU), is underway The facility will be the first of its kind in Canada. In August 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $31 million in funding for the facility.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Volkswagen Auto Group CEO Herbert Diess has led his German car company to be one of the most respected in terms of large entities that have chosen to leave a long and successful past of producing gas-powered vehicles in favor of electrified models. Diess has worked long and hard to dissolve VW’s past mistakes, especially the Dieselgate scandal from several years ago.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper; Rosatom State Corporation; and the Far Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center (FESRC, part of Rosneft Oil Company) have signed an agreement of intent to design and build a dual-fuel diesel-LNG icebreaker to escort ships carrying Nornickel’s cargo along the Northern Sea Route.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A recent video of Gigafactory Shanghai reveals that Tesla China is more than ready for another quarter-end push as Q3 2021 comes to an end. . Drone-operator Wu Wa recently posted another video of Giga Shanghai, showing the EV community Tesla’s production might. Giga Shanghai’s lot seemed filled to the brim with Made-in-China Model 3 and Model Y units in the video.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The German government is finalizing a subsidy package that could give Tesla (TSLA) over $1 billion in government funding for its new battery factory at Gigafactory Berlin. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) could get over $1 billion in government funding for battery factory at Gigafactory Berlin appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The plugin electric vehicle market has exploded in the past year (in a good way), thanks especially to the European Union requiring that automakers sell more efficient vehicles (EVs) or pay big fines. All of a sudden, automakers have discovered that consumers will indeed buy millions of EVs if you produce them and market them […].

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

VW unveiled today its new ID Life electric car concept at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. The German automaker presented it as something that previews its upcoming cheap ~$24,000 electric car. more… The post VW unveils new ID concept that previews its upcoming ~$24,000 electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The winds are changing in the global chip industry, and the Tesla Model 3 may very well be one of the catalysts for the impending shift. Tesla became one of the first automakers to use silicon carbide (SiC) chips in a mass-produced vehicle. And by incorporating SiC chips into the Model 3, the American automaker ended up giving the material some momentum in the EV supply chain .

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

BMW has taken to the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany , to unveil two new electric motorbikes with interesting specs for their categories. Both have the same performance figures, making for a high-speed electric bicycle and a low-speed electric motorbike. more… The post BMW unveils high-speed electric bicycle with 300 km of range, plus an electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

SpaceX has begun reinstalling three of the six Raptor engines that will power the first orbital-class Starship and repairing the heat shield that will hopefully protect it on its first trip to space. Known as Starship 20 or S20, the 50m (~165 ft) tall steel rocket prototype has been stationed at one of SpaceX’s two suborbital testing pads since August 13th.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The electric inland ship Alphenaar today sailed its maiden voyage, from Alphen aan den Rijn to Moerdijk in the Netherlands, for Dutch beer giant Heineken. The Alphenaar is the first electric inland shipping vessel in the Netherlands to launch – and it uses swappable batteries. more… The post Check out the Netherlands’ first electric inland ship – and it’s got swappable batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The UK auto market, Europe’s third largest, saw plugin electric vehicle share of 18.3% in August 2021, up 1.9x from 9.76% in August 2020. Overall auto market volume was down 7.6% from long term seasonal norms, at 68,033 units. The Volkswagen brand dominated all electric market share at 15.4%. August’s combined plugin result of 18.3% […].

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): German wind turbine maker Nordex unveils its first 6 MW onshore turbine. More than 200 health journals globally call for emergency climate change action. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It appears that Tesla’s efforts to bring its Full Self-Driving Beta to foreign territories are underway. The initiative seems to be part of Tesla’s efforts to expand the reach of its advanced driver-assist system, which, together with its expected open Supercharger program, should help the company establish its reputation as a carmaker at the forefront of both the electric vehicle and the autonomy revolution.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is launching today the EQB, an electric SUV with up to seven seats. It is the German automaker’s answer to the increasingly popular Tesla Model Y. more… The post Mercedes-Benz launches EQB, up-to-7-seat electric SUV to compete against Tesla Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

4 electric scooter manufacturers have agreed to share swappable battery technology and welcome other companies to do the same.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

During IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Hyundai Motor Group has shared its goal to become completely carbon neutral by 2045. This will include its global product lineup and all company operations. Furthermore, Hyundai announced an end to all combustion engine vehicles in Europe beginning in 2035. more… The post Hyundai Motor commits to becoming globally carbon neutral by 2045 appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

LG Energy Solution, a subsidiary of LG Chem, has started developing its own lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries to be mainly sold to Chinese companies. LG Energy Solution has already started developing its LFP batteries in its Daejeon lab. The battery manufacturer plans to build a pilot line for its lithium-iron-phosphate batteries next year at the earliest.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Great Wall Motors has announced it will be next Chinese automaker to test out the market in Europe by launching an all-electric compact and plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) SUV in 2022. The company shared the news at IAA Mobility in Munich today alongside plans to debut the EVs under its WEY brand and existing ORA marque, both under the Great Wall Umbrella. more… The post Great Wall Motors to launch compact BEV and PHEV SUV in Europe in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In the end, the laws of thermodynamics will win. Hype doesn’t stand a chance against reality in the long term. The $39 trillion in annual profits is up for grabs, and the fossil fuel industry is fighting hard to keep as much of it as possible, or at least delay its loss as long as possible.

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EV Obssesion

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

BYD unveiled two revolutionary battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, the Gen3 8TT and 6F, vehicles that combine performance, reliability, and driver comfort into stylish designs. Unveiled at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., the Gen 3 8TT and 6F feature cabs styled by Wolfgang Josef Egger, the renowned former Audi chief designer. The stylish cabs offer […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The German government is preparing to provide Tesla with 1.14 billion euros to construct a battery factory in Grunheide.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Urban mobility automaker smart has shared its vision for a sustainable future with the public at IAA Mobility in Munich by announcing its Concept #1 SUV. The all-electric Concept #1 sits as a “forerunner” for smart’s electrified future and represents many of the design elements and techniques drivers can expect to see on future models. more… The post smart previews next-gen future with Concept #1 SUV ahead of series production appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

That's the reason why there's all this tribalism in alternative fuels. There’s $39 trillion in annual profits in the industry up for grabs.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It was a cool summer morning overlooking the Santa Cruz pier when I first watched Zero CEO Sam Paschel pull the cover off the company’s latest electric motorcycle. I immediately fell in love with the design of the Zero FXE. But I also knew that it takes more than a sleek body to make a good bike. Only by throwing my leg over the shiny new metallic steed and hitting the open road could I know if the FXE was really worth the attention.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Tesla’s FSD Beta 9.2 software performed above and beyond what was expected on a recent drive to Yosemite. John of Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley took his Model X on the drive and he indicated that this version is smoother and almost seems like an actual human driver rather than a computer software system. In […].

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Polestar has shared new versions of its Polestar 2 sedan with the public in Europe alongside pricing before deliveries begin this month. The expanded Polestar 2 now comes with three powertrain variations on display at IAA Mobility in Munich this week. more… The post New versions of the Polestar 2 make public debut alongside EU pricing appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Box

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If you’re familiar with electric vehicles (EVs), you’ve probably heard the terms Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 charging thrown around in relation to charging speeds. Also known as DC fast charging, Level 3 charging is the fastest way to charge an EV, recharging most vehicles in just minutes as opposed to hours.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Volkswagen presented the ID. LIFE concept in Munich today. It's the perfect car for people who want a vehicle that converts to an outdoor cinema. Woo Hoo!

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InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Whether or not you like Elon Musk, he's done a lot of good for the world, and it's only the beginning.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Introducing a new, stylish body variant for the all-electric flagship ŠKODA Enyaq iV Three power variants, rear- or all-wheel drive and even better aerodynamics A generously sized interior and Design Selections inspired by modern living environments Mladá Boleslav, 6 September 2021 – Following the successful launch of the ŠKODA Enyaq iV, ŠKODA AUTO is adding a new body […].

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InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It bears the name of a familiar, bread and butter Renault hatchback, but it’s a crossover-like car built on an EV-specific platform.

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