Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, announced the availability of its high-performance nano-composite silicon (NCS) anode material, Titan Silicon. Titan Silicon delivers a 20% energy density boost over the industry’s best performing cells and will achieve a 40% increase in future releases, according to the company. These gains are attainable without sacrificing cycle life or safety, by containing swell to levels comparable to graphite—6% at end of life.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the conventional 2023 Prius hybrid launched earlier this year. It shares that car’s striking new shape, the one that wowed reviewers and shoppers. The Prime adds a much larger battery that can be plugged into the grid to recharge—giving it an estimated EPA combined electric.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Strong continuing international demand for petroleum and other liquids will sustain US production above 2022 levels through 2050, according to most of the cases in the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023). EIA projects that the United States will continue to be an integral part of global oil markets and a significant source of supply in these cases, as increased exports of finished products support US production.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

Battery firm Sila Nanotechnologies claims a 20% EV range boost, as well as faster charging, with its nano-composite silicon-anode battery tech, branded Titan Silicon. The company made that claim in a recent press release, adding that it has "a development runway to double those gains in future releases." Sila also claims its silicon anodes can.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Ford’s EV sales grew 41.0% in Q1 2023 on sales of 10,866 electric vehicles. F-150 Lightning sales totaled 4,291 pickups with production capacity actions on track to hit an annual production run rate of 150,000 this year. Sales by Ford Pro of the E-Transit, the best-selling electric van in the US last year, climbed 62.7% to 1,168 units. Reflecting downtime at the plant for changes to increase production, Mustang Mach-E sales were down 19.7% to 5,407 units from the same period in 2022.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 5, 2023

Test drives for the EC7 will open on April 10, with deliveries to begin in mid-May. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: NIO) NIO (NYSE: NIO) will allow consumers to lock in orders for the EC7 electric coupe SUV starting next Monday, with the model just a month away from its planned delivery date. Starting at 10 am on April 10, the EC7 will be available for consumer order lock-ins, NIO announced in an article posted on its mobile app today.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

A new EV sales report from Norway shows that EVs, led by Tesla, have nearly eliminated all ICE vehicle sales in the country. Since the EV transition began, the leader has been Norway, which quickly took to buying electric vehicles ahead of essentially every other country on Earth. That trend has continued to this day, and according to new reports from the Norwegian Government, nearly all gas and diesel-powered vehicle sales have been eliminated, only representing 2.7% of the car market in the th

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Starting on 22 April (Earth Day), Volkswagen of America and Redwood Materials will offer consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. Participating Volkswagen dealerships will offer Redwood bins for easy and safe drop off of rechargeable batteries and consumer devices, including cell phones, laptops, tablets, cordless power tools, electric toothbrushes, wireless headphones, and old vacuum batteries.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

The German government has released sales data for March, showing that Tesla continues progressing in Europe’s largest economy. While Norway has exemplified the EV transition in Europe, Germany has generally become a better indicator of the average interest in electric vehicles on the continent. Hence, as interest in EVs has gradually built in Germany, a similar movement has been seen in Europe at large.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Elcora Advanced Materials ( earlier post ) has engaged Lab 4 to begin the test work and process design for its Ermazon Vanadium Project in Morocco with the goal of production of vanadium pentoxide. This work will progress in three stages: Initial characterization to prove the physical processing of the vanadinite source materials. The hydrometallurgy to prove the capability of making ultra-pure vanadium pentoxide and vanadium for Redox batteries, resulting in a preliminary economic analysis.

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APRIL 5, 2023

NIO upgraded the service a year ago, and more than 3,000 consumers have used it in the past year. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: NIO) NIO (NYSE: NIO) first mentioned its vehicle rental service called NIO Subscription at its NIO Berlin European launch event last October. Now the company appears to be using the same name for the service it offers in China to unify its brand image.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, has begun construction of a second commercial-scale US Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA, in support of domestic efforts to advance the electric vehicle (EV) market. The one-million-square-foot campus will be home to the world’s largest factory of advanced silicon battery materials for EV programs to meet global decarbonization targets.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2023

Norway’s plugin electric vehicles took 91.1% share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% year on year. The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

Li-Metal Corp. , a developer of lithium metal and lithium metal anode technologies, signed an exclusive strategic collaboration agreement with Mustang Vacuum Systems (MVS), a developer and manufacturer of industrial-scale physical vapour deposition (PVD) equipment. With nearly two decades of experience across the automotive, defense and solar sectors, MVS is a specialist in PVD equipment and technologies, operating in Sarasota, Florida.

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

Tesla delivered a record number of Model Y vehicles in the UK last month – leading to a record market share for electric vehicles in the country. more… The post Tesla Model Y leads record EV market share in the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Volkswagen (VW) has issued a recall for the ID.4 due to a potential safety hazard regarding the vehicle’s doors. While arguments have surrounded the terminology “recall” over the past few years, especially regarding how they relate to vehicle software updates , analysts and EV enthusiasts alike can agree that physical fixes are still given the term.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Technical updates to the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge pure electric models have delivered improvements in driving range and energy efficiency beyond initial expectations. Homologated performance figures just released for the revised cars show increases of up to 64 miles in the distance that can be covered on a full charge, which now stand at […] The post Updated Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge to offer up to 64 miles more range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Tesla officially published its Master Plan Part 3 recently. The company shared battery information about its upcoming Tesla compact vehicle in Master Plan Part 3. Tesla revealed that one of its next-generation vehicles will be a compact car using lithium iron phosphate cells in a 53 kWh battery pack. The American EV automaker expects to sell 42 million Tesla compact cars in the future.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Hyundai today revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Kona is positioned as an upscaled multiplayer in the small SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant that offers advanced safety, convenience, and outstanding electric range of 260 […] The post All-New 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Revealed In New York appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

The used EV market has dramatically changed during Q1, with top sellers from Ford, Audi, and Volkswagen (VW) seeing their prices collapse. The used car market of 2022 was an infamous one. Due to supply shortages globally, primarily affecting computer chip production, new vehicle inventories hit record lows, forcing used vehicle prices to record highs.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 5, 2023

Rivian says that its Q1 production numbers are in line with its goal to produce 50,000 vehicles this year. The post Rivian delivers nearly 8,000 electric vans and utes in first quarter of 2023 appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

New data from the U.K. shows that electric vehicle sales reached record highs in March, marking the strongest month for sustainable powertrains in the history of the region. Sales for the month were led by the Tesla Model Y. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said on Wednesday that new vehicle registrations surged to 287,825 total units for Q1, led by 46,626 cars in March alone, which was the best month in terms of EV adoption ever.

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

It may not offer infinite range , but it’s close. The new Oceanvolt ServoProp saildrive has a regeneration feature that efficiently charges up an electric boat’s batteries while sailing. more… The post New electric boat motor uses wind and water to recharge its batteries at sea appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Tesla Gigafactory Texas saw a tripling in employee headcount in 2022 compared to the year prior, the company reported in an annual compliance report it files with Travis County, Texas, the location of its newest U.S. production facility. The tripling at Gigafactory Texas complimented the total employee headcount increase that Tesla said it experienced across all of its locations in 2022, which grew by 23 percent, a filing with the SEC from January said.

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My Energi

APRIL 5, 2023

myenergi is set to become the UK’s leading home EV charge point provider, after surpassing its 500,000 unit sales milestone – despite only having been in business for seven years. Based in the UK, with subsidiaries in Germany, Australia, Ireland and Benelux, its product range includes the world’s first solar-compatible smart electric vehicle (EV) charge point, zappi , the eddi solar power diverter, harvi wireless current monitor and libbi smart home battery.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Tesla Giga Bier has made its way to customers for the first time after the automaker launched its second alcohol product last week, and people are getting their first looks at the packaging that encases three beers for roughly $100. While the Cybertruck-inspired beer costs roughly $100 for just three-twelve-ounce bottles, there is more of a collectible element to these than anything else.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Kia Corporation today provided an update on its future strategies through the Kia CEO Investor Day event held in Seoul, Korea. Kia has updated its mid- to long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification. Kia’s updated 2030 annual sales target is 4.3 million units, of which 2.38 million units will be electrified vehicles. The […] The post Kia accelerates EV transition with target of 1.6 million EV sales by 2030 with 15 EV models by 2027 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has commenced production of the first MK-V all-electric tractors for Monarch under a previously announced manufacturing agreement. The first tractors recently rolled off assembly lines at the well-known Lordstown production facility in Ohio. more… The post Foxconn begins rolling first Monarch electric tractors off assembly lines in Lordstown appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

Volkswagen is not planning new gasoline or diesel versions of its staple Golf hatchback, long Europe's bestselling car, as it looks to go all-electric, brand boss Thomas Schaefer told German publication Automobilwoche (via Reuters) Sunday. The move, which would end the internal-combustion Golf lineup after eight generations going back to 1974.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Ryder System, a US commercial vehicle fleet management company, announced its plan to introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year. The expanded offering will enable Ryder customers to test and broaden their EV footprint, enhance the […] The post Ryder to Add 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to Lease and Rental Fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

World-renowned motorcycle designer Erik Buell’s electric bike company FUELL has just launched two new models of e-bikes, known as the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3. These US-assembled electric bikes aren’t just claiming to be the longest range options on the market but are also said to offer “a unique riding experience setting them clearly ahead in the crowded e-bike industry.” more… The post ‘World’s longest range e-bikes’ launched by Erik Buell’s electric bicycle company appear

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

As a stylish all-rounder and spacious everyday companion, the MINI Countryman continues the MINI brand’s product offensive of all-electric models. With five doors and a variable-use interior, the largest model in the new MINI family of vehicles is leading the brand into an era of locally emission-free electromobility. With its optional all-wheel drive, the powerfully […] The post All-electric MINI Countryman E will be produced at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig appeared first on Electric

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Hyundai is teaming up with the visionary wizards from Walt Disney Imagineering to create a Disney-inspired IONIQ 5 electric SUV concept complete with visual elements, accents, music, and lightning. more… The post Hyundai teams up with Walt Disney Imagineering for a Disney-inspired IONIQ 5 EV concept appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Tesla will be receiving lithium supplies from Quebec, giving it an edge in meeting the Inflation Reduction Act’s battery requirements for EV tax credits. A Major Source of Li in North America In a press release , Tesla lithium supplier Piedmont Lithium Inc. announced the official restart of commercial spodumene concentrate production in North America.

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