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U Vienna team finds stable metabolized TWP-derived compounds with unknown toxicities in lettuce

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the University of Vienna (Austria) have demonstrated that tire wear particle (TWP)-derived compounds are readily taken up by lettuce with measured maximum leaf concentrations between ∼0.75 for N-phenyl-N′-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and 20 μg g –1 for hexamethoxymethyl melamine (HMMM). In an open-access paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , they said that although these compounds were metabolized in the plant, they identified several trans

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BMW aims to build solid-state EV batteries under license

Green Car Reports

BMW has licensed solid-state battery cell designs and manufacturing processes from Colorado-based Solid Power, taking the partnership between the two companies up a notch. The automaker, which began partnering with Solid Power in 2017, will install copies of the firm's solid-state cell pilot production lines at its facilities in Germany, and Solid.

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6G-ICAS4Mobility project working to integrate communication and sensors into single 6G system; sidelink communication

Green Car Congress

In Germany, the publicly-funded 6G-ICAS4Mobility (6G Integrated Communication & Sensing for Mobility) project aims to more closely interconnect the communication and sensing systems (ICAS), which currently run separately, and to integrate them into a single 6G system. Over the next three years, the project will develop crucial foundations of the future 6G standard.

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What cold weather means to most EV drivers: More charging

Green Car Reports

It's well established that electric cars lose some range in cold weather, but for drivers that generally means more charging rather than less driving, according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent's primary business is producing battery health reports for used EVs, but the company analyzes data used to produce those.

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Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system with methanol engine to power four SAL heavy lift vessels; wind farm installations

Green Car Congress

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its hybrid propulsion system for four new heavy lift vessels being built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China. The vessels have been contracted by SAL Heavy Lift GmbH, a German heavy lift and project cargo specialist and part of the Harren Group, in cooperation with its joint-venture partner, Netherlands-based Jumbo Shipping.

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EV tax credit loophole may cut lease payments for EVs made overseas

Green Car Reports

The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed Thursday that buyers can effectively bypass both the American final assembly and critical-mineral requirements for electric vehicles—if those EVs are leased. That means, according to Reuters, starting Jan. 1, automakers selling EVs with final assembly outside the U.S. may be eligible for a tax credit of.

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Tesla confirms 285,000 people bought Full Self-Driving

Electrek

Tesla has confirmed that over 285,000 people bought its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package in North America. Not 1 million, but more than a lot of people thought. more…. The post Tesla confirms 285,000 people bought Full Self-Driving appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO's battery swap technology wins prestigious award in China

CN EV Post

NIO's battery swap technology beat out 25 competitors in the final selection. The post NIO's battery swap technology wins prestigious award in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Model Y is now the best-selling car in all of Europe

Electrek

Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in all of Europe in November. It’s for the second time, and not just for electric vehicles, but all cars. more…. The post Tesla Model Y is now the best-selling car in all of Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Volkswagen Golf to become Europe’s best-selling car in November

Teslarati

News about Tesla may have been focused as of late on the company’s headwinds that are partly brought on by CEO Elon Musk’s Twitter activities, but the EV maker’s products are still making headway in their respective segments. Amidst all the noise, for example, the Tesla Model Y quietly took the crown of Europe’s best-selling vehicle in November, electric or otherwise.

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

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NIO's 10th swap station in Europe goes live

CN EV Post

In addition to the 10 battery swap stations already online, NIO has seven new stations that will soon be operational in Europe. The post NIO's 10th swap station in Europe goes live appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NASA considering SpaceX Dragon as backup plan for crew of damaged Soyuz capsule: report

Teslarati

NASA is considering SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule as a potential ride home for some International Space Station (ISS) crew members. The plan follows an incident in which a Russian Soyuz capsule experienced a coolant leak earlier this month while it was docked at the space station. . NASA and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, are investigating the cause of a punctured coolant line on an external radiator of a Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft currently docked in the space station.

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Tesla May Come Close To Its 50% Delivery Growth Guidance In US

InsideEVs

Despite mounting obstacles, Tesla still aims to deliver 50% more EVs than it did in 2021, and some experts say it may pull it off.

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Tesla Fremont Factory pickup center is packed with cars amid end-of-year push

Teslarati

The year is ending in a few days, and all signs are pointing to Tesla pushing deliveries all the way until the end of the year. This was hinted at in a recent flyover of the Fremont Factory, Tesla’s California-based electric vehicle production facility. . Tesla’s Fremont Factory is no longer the company’s largest plant by volume, with the title now being held by Gigafactory Shanghai.

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

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Tesla Model Y Was Europe's Best-Selling Car Overall In November

InsideEVs

Tesla's European sales almost doubled in November to 31,820 units, with the Model Y making up almost two-thirds of total sales.

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Kia EV9 full size SUV teased ahead of 2023 reveal

Teslarati

The Kia EV9 full-size SUV has been teased ahead of an anticipated 2023 launch at the manufacturer’s auto show. While electric sedans and mid-sized crossovers have become incredibly popular over the past two years, there are a surprisingly small number of full-size SUVs. Other than the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S, essentially no options exist for those with bigger families or who need to transport more things.

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Hyundai Will Only Sell EVs In Norway Starting Next Year

InsideEVs

Norway is the world’s most EV-friendly car market so much so that Hyundai is giving up on all fuel-burning vehicles in the country.

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Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit

Electrek

The IRS has now released its full list of electric vehicle models eligible for the new and updated $7,500 US federal tax credit. Here’s the list of Tesla models eligible. more…. The post Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit 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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New Nio ES8 Revealed As A Direct Volvo EX90 Rival

InsideEVs

The manufacturer says it is built on an updated version of the original platform and that it all-new.

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The RV Industry Started To Move In A Good Direction For EVs in 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s no denying that “glamping” in an RV is a lot of fun. While camping in a tent can be a lot of fun, too, the temperature swings, the lack of a bathroom, and not having a mattress like you have at home can all make the experience a lot less exciting for many people. […].

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Cars assembled outside NA may qualify for EV tax credit, per new IRS note

Electrek

The US Treasury has released new guidelines on the electric vehicle tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act , which seem to suggest that leased vehicles can qualify for the EV tax credit even if they were assembled outside of North America, Reuters reports. more…. The post Cars assembled outside NA may qualify for EV tax credit, per new IRS note appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla to reveal Model S and X prices in China on Jan 6, deliveries to begin in H1 2023

CN EV Post

Tesla's Model S and Model X are both expected to be priced at more than RMB 1 million in China and are expected to make a limited contribution to deliveries. The post Tesla to reveal Model S and X prices in China on Jan 6, deliveries to begin in H1 2023 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Elon Musk rallies Tesla’s troops as 2022 approaches its end

Teslarati

With 2022 coming to a close, Tesla is pushing hard to ensure that it can deliver as many vehicles as possible before the end of December. Amidst the end-of-year rush, Tesla CEO Elon Musk opted to thank his employees for the hard work that they have done over the course of the year. . As per recent comments from Tesla bull and The Future Fund Managing Partner Gary Black , recent estimates from the Street expect the electric vehicle maker to post about 420,000 vehicle deliveries and print $4 billi

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Zeekr says it has met its 2022 delivery target of 70,000 units

CN EV Post

That means Zeekr has delivered about 9,400 units so far this month. Delivery figures for December are expected to be announced on Sunday, January 1. The post Zeekr says it has met its 2022 delivery target of 70,000 units appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough? And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy winners? This and more as we wrap up some holiday.

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Ram reveals the name for its electric truck set to compete with Ford Lightning, Silverado EV

Electrek

Ram’s electric truck is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. A new trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office indicates it could go by the name Ram 1500 REV. more…. The post Ram reveals the name for its electric truck set to compete with Ford Lightning, Silverado EV appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes EQS Review — 1st Impressions

CleanTechnica EVs

Mercedes S-Class — Intro The Mercedes S-Class does not need an introduction. For half a century, it has been the top-of-the-line mode from the Mercedes-Benz group of models. It is the “mass-market” luxury car segment just below Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and the likes. The S-Class is the first generation that brings new Mercedes-Benz options and technology […].

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Finally, an eVTOL You Can Buy (Soon)

Cars That Think

If electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft do manage to revolutionize transportation, the date of 5 October 2011, may live on in aviation lore. That was the day when a retired mechanical engineer named Marcus Leng flew a home-built eVTOL across his front yard in Warkworth, Ont., Canada, startling his wife and several of his friends. “So, take off, flew about 6 feet above the ground, pitched the aircraft towards my wife and the two couples that were there, who were behind automobiles for p

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Lithium carbonate prices fall to around RMB 500,000 with outlook remains bearish

CN EV Post

Battery-grade lithium carbonate has fallen more than 10 percent compared to mid-November when prices reached as high as RMB 590,000 per ton. The post Lithium carbonate prices fall to around RMB 500,000 with outlook remains bearish appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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NIO Day 2022 held in Hefei, the EC7 and the All New ES8 SUV Models Launched

Electric Cars Report

NIO Day 2022 was held in Hefei, China. NIO launched smart electric flagship coupe SUV EC7, and the all-around smart electric flagship SUV, the all new ES8. Both models are derived from NIO’s latest second-generation platform, bringing users an experience beyond expectations in terms of design, performance, comfort, intelligence, safety, and sustainability.

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NIO ET5 wait time reduced to 9-11 weeks

CN EV Post

Consumers who order the ET5 now can expect to have it delivered around the beginning of March next year. The post NIO ET5 wait time reduced to 9-11 weeks appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Children Could Be The Best EV Salespeople!

CleanTechnica EVs

I have been driving electric for the past three years now. Our car is a Nissan Leaf, imported from Japan. My daughters have been the biggest cheerleaders and promoters. Everywhere we go, whether it’s to visit friends and family or just up and about, my 4-year-old daughter is quick to let people know that we […].

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Li Auto to launch new SUV Li L7 on Feb 8

CN EV Post

The Li L7 is a five-seat version of the Li L8 and will be offered in two variants with starting prices of RMB 339,800 and 379,800 respectively. The post Li Auto to launch new SUV Li L7 on Feb 8 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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