Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award some $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels. Made from widely available domestic feedstocks and advanced refining technologies, energy-dense biofuels provide a pathway for low-carbon fuels that can lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout the transportation sector and accelerate the bioeconomy.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2023

Audi reveals an electric pickup, of sorts. Toyota reportedly commits to a dedicated EV platform, but it’s years off. And a Senator says the new EV tax credit isn’t being enacted according to the law. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The green light has reportedly been given to a dedicated Toyota EV platform—like.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Topsoe and Steeper Energy , a developer of biomass conversion technologies, signed a global licensing agreement for a complete waste-to-fuel solution. The agreement combines Topsoe’s technologies in renewable fuels and hydrogen production as well as decades of experience in engineering with Steeper’s proprietary Hydrofaction technology and industry know-how.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2023

In what would be a major strategy shift, Toyota is considering a dedicated EV platform similar to what other automakers have to compete more effectively with Tesla, The Asahi Shimbun reported this week. However, Toyota doesn't plan to deploy this platform until 2027 or 2028, when it believes consumer demand for EVs will be sufficient to warrant.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory ( UNH-IOL ), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, is partnering with Microchip Technology to expand testing for the 1000BASE-T1 PCS and PHY Control market to help further compliance for the automotive industry. The adoption of Ethernet standards in automobiles will allow car manufacturers to reduce costs and increase bandwidth through cost-effective components and

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2023

Senator Joe Manchin this week introduced a bill seeking to delay federal EV tax credits, claiming the Treasury Department isn't adhering to recently enacted rules. The federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles was re-upped under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed last year, but with added requirements including one that EVs.

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CN EV Post

JANUARY 27, 2023

NIO vehicles registered 2,818 and 2,963 insurance units in China in the first two weeks of January, respectively. The post NIO ET5 wait time reduced to 3-4 weeks, ET7 and ES7 get slightly longer appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. The Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT system is the first and only SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle authorized for use on US public freeways.

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CN EV Post

JANUARY 27, 2023

XPeng is expected to launch facelifted versions of three existing models, the P7, G3 and P5, as well as two new models, including a coupe SUV and an MPV. The post XPeng to launch 5 models in 2023, not 3 as previously thought appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will invest SEK 65 million ($6.3 million) into the production of electric wheel loaders from its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The Arvika factory specializes in the production of medium and large wheel loaders and has already been successful in driving down its carbon emissions. A milestone in the company’s ambition to be entirely fossil free by 2040, the move will also go a long way to fulfilling Volvo CE’s aim for 35% of machines sold to be electric by 2030.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow successfully opposed a proposal by fellow Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia to eliminate certain electric vehicle models from being eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) $7,500 tax credit. The $430-billion Inflation Reduction Act was passed last August. While the IRA offers incentives that companies like Tesla no longer have access to today, the legislation limits the availability of the program’s $7,500 EV tax credit to those manufactured in Nort

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2023

Audi has presented the activesphere crossover study with electric drive and quattro. As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles, following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022. The Sportback rear of the 4.98 meter-long activesphere can turn into an open cargo bed (“active back”) at the touch of a button—perfect for carrying

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

A recent statement from a Mexican official has revealed that while Tesla and the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon are in talks for a potential facility in the area, an agreement about the project is yet to be finalized. Reports about Tesla’s potential facility in Mexico emerged last year after CEO Elon Musk visited the area and met with officials.

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CN EV Post

JANUARY 27, 2023

Deliveries of vehicles under NIO's sub-brand codenamed ALPS are expected to begin in 2024, and deliveries of the company's first phone model are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. The post NIO president reveals further details on sub-brand models, NIO phone and more appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

California legislators are advocating for legislation that would introduce a new tax on the state’s wealthiest residents, even if they have already relocated to another area of the country. The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Alex Lee, a progressive Democrat in the California State Legislature. Lee’s bill would impose an additional annual 1.5% tax on individuals with a “worldwide net worth” over $1 billion, beginning as early as January 2024.

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CN EV Post

JANUARY 27, 2023

In the meantime, ARKQ has also sold its shares of XPeng three times this month and now holds about $3.77 million worth of the company's stock. The post Cathie Wood's ARKQ now holds just 200 shares of NIO after constantly unloading over past 10 days appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is up 50 percent less than a month into 2023. The spike in the company’s stock price follows a sharp downturn that occurred in 2022. Last year, Tesla stock fell sharply, losing over 60 percent of its value. Due to widespread unfavorable conditions in the tech and automotive sectors, Tesla felt the losses due to increased vehicle prices, delays in some company products, and CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having a fabulously fun and funky Hyundai Kona EV in my driveway taught me a lesson that I’ve learned time and again in my career – I’d be very, very happy to own a (insert car name here) if only I could afford one. What it also taught me was that running an electric car purely on sunlight – thanks to an anally retentive level of planning and the exclusive use of my solar panels, wall charger and a weather app – made me wildly happy.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed during the company’s most recent Earnings Call on Wednesday that the automaker has “other products” being developed. Of course, Musk did not shed any detail on them, but based on what the company might need, and what others have said in the past, we have an idea of what they could be. Musk said : “I should also say that there — we have other products in development.

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EVehicleShop

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Startups are making it big! Especially in the electric vehicle market, we can see startups holding the majority of market cap among the huge automobile giants like Hero Motocorps, Honda, Bajaj, etc. Recently very creative startup “Aptera” which works on making solar-powered electric cars have claimed that their electric car can run up to … This Solar Electric CAR can run 600+km on Full Charge Read More » The post This Solar Electric CAR can run 600+km on Full Charge appeared first

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

VIA Motors, a commercial electric truck manufacturer, has been acquired by global EV company Ideanomics. Ideanomics has been on a tear over the past two years, acquiring electric vehicle startups producing motorcycles, tractors, and electric delivery vans, all part of its mission to electrify mobility globally. Now, Ideanomics has acquired VIA Motors, an American commercial electric truck manufacturer that will be working to introduce its first vehicle and potentially license its hardware in the

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

The luxury electric 4×4 you’ve been waiting for is set to emerge in 2027, and no, it’s not the Mercedes Benz G-Class or Land Rover Defender. It’s a new secret project from Audi. more… The post Audi hints at luxury electric 4×4 to compete with Mercedes Benz and Land Rover appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, John Podesta and Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu on Friday in Washington to discuss electric vehicle adoption and progress in the United States. A Senior White House spokesperson said Podesta and Landrieu met with Musk to discuss “shared goals around electrification” and how recently passed legislature like the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can contribute to growing electric vehicle adopti

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

Swedish wind turbine maker SeaTwirl got the go-ahead to test its 1 megawatt (MW) S2X vertical-axis floating offshore prototype in Norway. more… The post Norway just greenlit this vertical-axis floating wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Specifications

JANUARY 27, 2023

Suzuki Motor Corporation announced its Growth Strategy for FY2030. With the motto to deliver "value-packed products" by focusing on the customer, Suzuki will carry out its unique Growth Strategy for FY2030 by operating under the principle of manufacturing "Sho-Sho-Kei-Tan-Bi (Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty)", "Lean Management" which emphasizes flexibility, agility, and the challenging.

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

One week after sharing details of its Launch Edition Solar EV, Aptera Motors has announced a community funding program called Accelerate Aptera, hoping to raise between $20 and $50 million. By investing a predetermined minimum, reservation holders have a better chance at receiving delivery of one of the 2,000 Launch Edition Apteras planned. Better still, the person who invests the most on the leaderboard (yes there’s a leaderboard) locks in delivery slot #1. more… The post Aptera’s clever

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EV Specifications

JANUARY 27, 2023

Peugeot is on track to deliver bold targets for electrification. By 2023, every model in the brand's line-up will be electrified. By 2025, Peugeot will have a 100% electric offer and by 2030 all Peugeot models sold in Europe will be 100% electric. The brand's goal on its path toward electrification is called E-Lion Project though it is not only about electrification but a holistic project based.

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

After asking its US dealers to either go all-in on EVs or wait until 2027, Ford is now reconsidering a few of the most significant details behind its Model e dealer program. more… The post Ford mulls three major changes to its Model e EV dealer program appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 27, 2023

Your Ola scooter will thank you! Get Ola Care annual subscription starting at 1999+GST Whether you are at home or remotely, you’ll get comprehensive service and support for your annual subscription. Annual Scooter Health Check, RSA, Roadside Assistance, Theft Assistance and more ensure you are never stranded on the road. Ola Care’s annual subscription plans make ownership easier and more beneficial to customers.

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ever played “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?” If you have, you’ll understand that Hyundai’s “Bacon Number” sits at one now that the automaker has tapped the renowned actor for a series of new ads with the IONIQ 6. As you’ll see in the video below, Bacon perfectly portrays the average dad but one who has made the switch to a Hyundai EV. Much like a new snowblower or a gloomy weather forecast, Dad can’t stop talking about it. more… The post Hyundai casts Kevin Bacon as the ultimate EV Dad in new IONIQ

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 27, 2023

In some ways, EVs are the same as other cars. Four wheels, doors, seats, windows…all basically the same thing, but pushed around by a different drive system. But, under the sheet metal and behind the other covers, they can be quite different.

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

Elon Musk has met today with top Biden administration officials over electrification goals and amid tensions between Musk, Tesla, and the administration. more… The post Elon Musk meets with top Biden administration officials over electrification appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 27, 2023

At the coal face of a conference that involved governmental figures, academics, logistics customers and OEMs, the detailed technical conversations are almost all about how battery electric trucks will work in the coming decades.

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Electrek

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you are considering buying VinFast’s new VF 8 electric vehicle that landed in the US, you may be in luck. VinFast announced a new pricing promotion Friday, along with an updated EPA range for the VF 8 City Edition. more… The post VinFast VF 8 gets new promotional program and updated range appeared first on Electrek.

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