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A Guide to Safe and Efficient EV Charging for EV Owners

Setec Powerr

As an electric vehicle (EV) owner, you’ve made a responsible choice for a more sustainable mode of transportation. Ensuring safe and efficient charging is an essential aspect of your EV ownership experience. In this guide, we will provide practical tips on electric vehicle charging safety to help you keep your EV running smoothly and securely.

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Volkswagen ID.7 makes its world premiere

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has introduced its new ID. flagship. The ID.7 electric sedan will be launched first in Europe and China in the Fall of 2023, North America is scheduled to follow in 2024. According to an initial internal forecast, the ID.7 Pro S with the new, larger 86 kWh battery (net) will permit ranges of up to approximately 435 miles (700 km) WLTP, while the ID.7 Pro with 77 kWh battery (net) will achieve ranges of up to approximately 382 miles (615 km) WLTP.

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Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?

Green Car Reports

The revised Clean Vehicle Credit that was enacted last August as part of the Inflation Reduction Act immediately shifted to apply solely to American-made electric vehicles. That may have been easy enough to understand, but the law also introduced new critical mineral and battery component requirements, and it’s going to require paying.

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Battery-electric Jeep Avenger debuts in Europe

Green Car Congress

Stellantis’s Jeep brand is introducing the battery-electric Jeep Avenger ( earlier post ) in Europe. This introduction marks the beginning of the next phase of the electrification of the Jeep brand—the BEV wave—that will see four fully-electric vehicles hit the market by 2025. By the end of 2030, the Jeep brand’s European sales will be 100% pure electric.

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus bows from China, leans hybrid

Green Car Reports

The redesigned version of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus crossover utility vehicle is the latest luxury vehicle to drop larger engines and go hybrid instead. Base versions of the Nautilus will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine making 250 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, while much of the lineup will arrive in hybrid form rather than with the outgoing.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

Green Car Congress

A team from Cornell, with a colleague from Paul Scherrer Institute, has analyzed the trade-off between the decarbonization potential of the road transportation sector and its critical metal requirement from the demand-side perspective in 48 major countries committing to decarbonize their road transportation sectors aided by electric vehicles (EVs). In an open-access paper published in Nature Communications , the team reports that deploying EVs with 40–100% penetration by 2050 can increase lithiu

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Study on effects of ammonia-diesel blends in CI engines

Green Car Congress

An international team from the Middle East has investigated the characteristics of diesel engines powered by petroleum diesel fuel blended with different volumetric percentages of aqueous ammonia. A paper on their findings—including useful literature background on combustion of diesel/gasoline and ammonia—is published in the journal Fuel.

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First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day

Electrek

Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, powered by BYD technology, received a warm welcome on its first day on the market. The bZ3 secured 5,000 orders on April 16, according to FAW-Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China. more… The post First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO keeps goal of doubling sales this year despite price war causing greater challenges

CN EV Post

NIO maintains its previously mentioned goal of doubling sales, despite greater challenges to meet the goal, said William Li. (William Li (left), founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, and Qin Lihong, co-founder and president of the company, participate in a media group interview. Photo taken by CnEVPost.) NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter.

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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US

Electrek

Tesla’s primary battery cell supplier, Panasonic, is once again looking to build a new factory in the US after recently announcing a new one. more… The post Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Tesla FSD update 11.4 dramatically improves vehicle behavior

Teslarati

Tesla has issued yet another giant update for its Full Self Driving (FSD) software, dramatically improving vehicle behavior in numerous situations. Despite the controversy that seems to consistently surround Tesla’s autonomous driving suite , it just keeps improving, with new features and capabilities added at an astounding rate. Now, Tesla has issued yet another dramatic update to Full Self Driving, bringing significant improvements in vehicle intelligence and the dream of fully autonomou

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A ‘world-first’ plug-in electric drilling rig is being piloted

Electrek

Global construction giant Skanska is testing a “world-first” plug-in electric drilling rig on the largest infrastructure project in Europe. more… The post A ‘world-first’ plug-in electric drilling rig is being piloted appeared first on Electrek.

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Who’s Afraid of Retail Electricity Rate Reform?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Even solar losers like me can see a big win in California rate reform. California just moved one step closer to changing the way households pay for electricity. If all … Continue Reading Who’s Afraid of Retail Electricity Rate Reform?

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The Volkswagen ID.7 Is Finally Here

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volkswagen ID.7 will be presented at the Shanghai auto show this week. It claims to have a range of 700 kilometers.

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

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All-electric Jeep Avenger makes its European debut

Electric Cars Report

The full electric Jeep Avenger makes its debut on the European roads. The introduction of the Jeep Avenger in Europe marks the beginning of the next phase of the electrification of the Jeep brand – the BEV wave – that will see four fully-electric vehicles hit the market by 2025. By the end of 2030, […] The post All-electric Jeep Avenger makes its European debut appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Shanghai auto show: Deutsche Bank's preview

CN EV Post

While auto shows have generally started to lose some significance as automakers turn to dedicated launch events, this year's Shanghai auto show could be an exception, said Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu's team. (A file photo taken by CnEVPost at the Shanghai auto show two years ago shows an ET7 wrapped in a blanket.) The Shanghai auto show will begin in less than 10 hours, and it will be interesting to know what analysts expect from the event.

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Near-production Volkswagen ID.7 debuts with 700 km range

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen now presents the new ID.7, the brand’s first global electric model for the upper mid-size class. The combination of ranges up to 700 kilometres or 435 miles (WLTP), superior powertrain, spacious interior and premium technologies makes the ID.7 a comfortable limousine for long distance travel and opens up a new segment for the ID. […] The post Near-production Volkswagen ID.7 debuts with 700 km range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery

The Driven EV News

They "won't tow your boat" but electric vehicles may soon be pulling 165 tonnes on highways around Australia after world first trial featuring a triple road train. The post Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery appeared first on The Driven.

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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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All-electric MG Cyberster sports car debuts at Auto Shanghai

Electric Cars Report

A new chapter in the MG story has just been announced at Auto Shanghai 2023 with the company officially confirming production plans of its unique high-performance EV sports car – MG Cyberster. The two-seat roadster marks a much-anticipated return to sportscar production by the celebrated MG marque, with Cyberster poised to bring the story right […] The post All-electric MG Cyberster sports car debuts at Auto Shanghai appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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This super-hybrid offshore wind farm just got its first turbine

Electrek

The first turbine has been installed at the Hollandse Kust Noord super-hybrid offshore wind farm – which will also feature floating solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen production. more… The post This super-hybrid offshore wind farm just got its first turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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Smart Unveils The All-New Smart #3 Sports Utility Coupé

Electric Cars Report

smart has officially launched its first-ever sports utility coupé, the smart #3, at an exclusive brand event during the Auto Shanghai show. The design of the smart #3 represents an even sportier interpretation of the design philosophy created exclusively by Mercedes-Benz global design team, while keeping state-of-the-art connectivity as the guiding principle.

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MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Breaks Cover

CleanTechnica EVs

After leaked photos of the MG Cyberster started circulating on Chinese media sites, the company decided to release two official photos.

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Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is legendary brand’s first all-electric model

Electric Cars Report

With the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, the legendary brand is presenting its first all- electric series model. It is based on the technology of the EQS SUV from Mercedes-EQ and combines it with the exclusivity of Maybach – in line with Karl Maybach’s maxim: “What is good must also be beautiful”. The special exterior with […] The post Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is legendary brand’s first all-electric model appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla’s price cuts are a challenge to automakers, says Renault CEO

Electrek

Tesla’s recent further price cuts should be taken as a “warning” for other automakers amid what some see as an “EV price war,” says Renault CEO Fabrice Cambolive. more… The post Tesla’s price cuts are a challenge to automakers, says Renault CEO appeared first on Electrek.

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How FUD Plays Out IRL

CleanTechnica EVs

Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) are the preferred weapons of the fossil fuel industry’s army of PR specialists, tools in delaying action on climate change solutions.

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Renault Considers Reviewing EV Prices Worldwide After Tesla Cuts

InsideEVs

In February, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo had suggested the French automaker wouldn't resort to price cuts.

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Enel X Way Plans To Install More Than 2 Million EV Chargers In America By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

Enel X Way, the EV charging subsidiary of Enel Group, has an ambitious plan to add more than 2 million chargers in North America by 2030.

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Is this on-street overhead EV charging arm hot or not?

Electrek

Dutch company ChargeArm has developed an overhead charging arm that keeps your EV charging cable off the sidewalk – is it a good on-street home charging solution? more… The post Is this on-street overhead EV charging arm hot or not? appeared first on Electrek.

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Do Most Tesla Cybertruck Order Holders Aim To Follow Through?

InsideEVs

A new study suggests reservation holders have a "high intent to buy" the Tesla Cybertruck when it finally comes to market.

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BMW i7 M70 xDrive is quickest and most powerful model in BMW’s all-electric range

Electric Cars Report

BMW M today introduced the most powerful purely electric model in the BMW portfolio – the 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive. Equipped with an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp and an M-specific chassis, the new BMW i7 M70 xDrive delivers the perfect […] The post BMW i7 M70 xDrive is quickest and most powerful model in BMW’s all-electric range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Next-Gen EV Batteries From Wood Pulp: Yet Another Reason To Hug A Tree

CleanTechnica EVs

The biggest eucalyptus grower in the world is pushing for EV batteries made with wood pulp.

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500,000 Elli charging points set the stage for the transition to e-mobility

Electric Cars Report

Elli, the market leader among Europe’s charging network providers with 500,000 charging stations, has become the first company to achieve an important milestone in accessing the charging infrastructure. In the last four months alone, the Volkswagen Group’s charging and mobility brand has added 100,000 charging points to its network. Elli gives customers a comfortable, cross-border […] The post 500,000 Elli charging points set the stage for the transition to e-mobility appeared first on Ele

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Magna signs on to completely engineer and build off-road EVs for INEOS, beginning in 2026

Electrek

Building off a previous relationship with INEOS Automotive for contracted vehicle engineering, Magna is adding a new model to its complete vehicle manufacturing branch – an all-electric 4×4 designed to go off-road. more… The post Magna signs on to completely engineer and build off-road EVs for INEOS, beginning in 2026 appeared first on Electrek.

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