Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

US production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA estimates US renewable diesel production capacity was 170,000 barrels per day (b/d), or 2.6 billion gallons per year (gal/y), at the end of 2022.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced an update on how vehicles will qualify as a car or an SUV under the revamped EV tax credit, now known as the clean vehicle tax credit. For EV shoppers it’s good news, as it will clear up a confusing and seemingly arbitrary dividing line in which some versions of certain models—like the.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Umicore has signed a long-term agreement with Finland-based Terrafame Ltd. for the supply of low-carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulfate. Following the successful completion of the qualification process, commercial deliveries have already started with further ramp-up of volumes to take place during 2023. Terraframe produces nickel and cobalt sulfates, which are used as battery chemicals.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shoppers get some clarity on tax-credit price caps and SUVs like the Tesla Model Y. Volvo aims more EVs for China. VW reportedly approved a smaller EV for the U.S. And Ford is aiming to keep it simple and scale up with its EVs. Sound familiar? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley on Thursday revealed that the company will.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Polestar and automotive technology company Luminar will expand the integration of Luminar’s lidar systems to the Polestar 5—the electric 4-door GT expected to launch in 2024 based on the Polestar Precept concept car. This expanded partnership provides a foundation to further collaborate on lidar integration and design on Polestar’s future vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Volvo is planning to expand its EV lineup at the behest of parent company Geely, Reuters reported Thursday. The automaker plans to launch six new EVs through 2026, according to the report, which cites two anonymous sources with knowledge of Volvo's product plans. Volvo was already no slouch in the transition. It was one of the first brands to.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Volkswagen has approved an EV slotting below the ID.4 for the North American market, and it's considering a battery plant in Ontario, according to German business daily Handelsblatt. The report notes five recent entries in the Canadian province's Registry of Lobbyists for VW, including one that mentions CEO Oliver Blume, who last year said that.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

US mines produced approximately $98.2 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2022—an estimated $3.6-billion increase over the 2021 revised total of $94.6 billion—according to the 28 th annual USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries report. The report is a comprehensive source for estimates of 2022 mineral data and includes information on the domestic industry structure, government programs, tariffs, world production and five-year salient statistics for nonfuel mineral commodities that ar

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Electric Driver

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Electric car performance rankings can be a subjective topic. When we think of electric car performance, one would need to have quickness, high top speed, and the ability to have good traction in various road conditions. To rank the performance of electric cars, we took more of a data-driven approach to ranking vehicles based on […] The post Electric Car Performance Ranked appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, revealed the Freightliner SuperTruck II in Las Vegas this week. As part of the SuperTruck program co-funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the aim to reduce emissions from on-road freight transportation, DTNA engineers were able to investigate next-generation technologies for heavy-duty commercial trucks and to clear the technical pathway for their development and potential integration into series production.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla China sold 66,051 Gigafactory Shanghai-made vehicles in January 2023. The number covers cars that were sold domestically and exported abroad. Tesla China’s January 2023 wholesale results indicate that the electric vehicle maker sold 10.37% more cars year-over-year and 18.38% more units month-over-month.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

France-based Forsee Power is sourcing very high energy density NMC cells to be integrated into its battery systems from Chinese battery cell manufacturer CALB. CALB is the first Forsee Power supplier to go through Forsee’s new due diligence process, including a third-party audit as the Group is strengthening its responsible procurement approach. CALB is planning to grow its production capacities to 500 GWh by 2025.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tesla has always had a rebellious streak. It doesn’t follow the dealership model, its cars are sold with most options already built in, and its CEO does not lead the company like a traditional chief executive. It is then noteworthy when Tesla — despite its tendency to behave like a rebel — adopts practices that are quite conventional.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution have signed a multi-year contract for the supply of lithium-ion battery modules. With a total capacity of 19 GWh, Freudenberg is expanding its capacities to meet rising demand and ensure the best possible supply for its customers in commercial vehicle applications, such as trucks and buses in North America and Europe.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a pickup truck, the Tesla Cybertruck will be judged in part based on the utility that it can offer its users. With this in mind, the capacity of the vehicle’s bed would likely be one of Cybertruck’s make-or-break points. Making it too small would compromise the vehicle’s utility, and making it too large would make the Cybertruck too cumbersome.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In the hot and humid summer days, Queenslanders like to head to the beach or to the mountains to seek cooler, higher ground. We chose the higher ground in the Gold Coast hinterland, Mount Tamborine to be precise.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Ford is in “deep development” of its next-generation electric vehicles, including a new, full-size EV pickup that will complement the automaker’s already-successful F-150 Lightning. Ford has been working on several new developments for its “Model e” division dedicated toward EVs in hopes of creating an industry-leading platform.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

According to our illustrious former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, electric vehicles can’t tow. “It won’t tow your boat. It won’t tow your trailer. EVs will ruin the Aussie weekend!” Like all FUD, there was some truth in it. Back in 2019, there weren’t many EVs around that could tow a caravan.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tesla’s complete lineup of Model Y trim levels now qualifies for electric vehicle tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the applicable MSRP limit to $80,000 across each of the all-electric crossover’s configurations. In December , the IRS released a list of vehicles that would qualify for the EV tax credit, effectively taking off $7,500 from the purchase price in the form of a tax break.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Paul Wildman with David Waterworth. (Certification chatGTP was not used in the writing of this article.) Recent conservations with my mate, retired economics professor Dr Paul Wildman, have led to this article. The entire Japanese auto industry, and especially Toyota, appears to be in denial about the global ascendency of electric drivetrains.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

BMW and Pirelli will outfit the German automaker’s i4 M50 all-electric vehicle with the Italian tyre manufacturer’s P Zero Elect rubber, which is geared for high-performance electric powertrains. Putting that perfect set of fresh rubber tires on your favorite car doesn’t just make it handle like it’s on rails and give you a renewed appreciation for seat belts; it’ll brighten your whole day.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A jury has found Elon Musk not guilty in the case of his tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share. more… The post Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) continued to climb on Friday following news that Model Y vehicles would completely qualify for electric vehicle tax credits. The stock has risen over 77 percent so far this year after a broad market downturn that widely hurt the tech and automotive sectors in 2022. Tesla stock is up around 1 percent on Friday at 1:43 ET, but is climbing closer to $200 per share after nearly sinking below $100 levels earlier this year.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Car rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms and conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher. more… The post Avis has new T&Cs for renting its EVs, and they’re a little weird appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was found not liable in a case where investors sought to recover losses after he Tweeted that he had secured the necessary funding to take the automaker’s stock private in 2018. Investors sued Musk, Tesla, and the company’s board, claiming that the CEO’s communications on social media network Twitter had cost them substantial amounts of money after he had Tweeted that he was thinking of taking Tesla shares private at $420. “Funding secured,” the

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Should You Use a Personal Loan to Buy Your Next Car? The Pros and Cons This article may contain affiliate links. Are you thinking about financing the next car you buy? If yes, remember that you have various already-available options, like a personal loan, which is one of the most popular ways of financing a new car purchase. However, it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of using a personal loan to buy a car.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last month, the Treasury Department said the Tesla Model Y was a passenger car for tax credit purposes. Now it has changed its mind.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The new Audi RS e-tron GT is proof that if you’re going to enter a new era then you should do it with a bang. This long, low five-door super-coupe not only the most powerful Audi electric vehicle ever built, it’s the most powerful Audi production car of all time. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. READ MORE: Audi’s ultra-niche luxury coupe pickup EV READ MORE: Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023 It’s also the first BEV to wear Audi’s RS performance badge and has just landed in Australia.

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Electric Driver

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Electric car performance rankings can be a subjective topic. When we think of electric car performance, one would need to have quickness, high top speed, and the ability to have good traction in various road conditions. To rank the performance of electric cars, we took more of a data-driven approach to ranking vehicles based on […] The post Electric Car Performance From Best to Worst appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Electric bicycle maker Magicycle has just unveiled its newest model, which is the most premium e-bike yet in the company’s lineup. The full-suspension Magicycle Deer also claims to be an “SUV e-bike,” though that term seems to get thrown around a lot lately. more… The post Magicycle launches the ‘SUV of e-bikes’ with full suspension fat tire electric bike appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sanity Finally Reigns The body-style of an EV determines the MSRP cap for incentive eligibility. Sedans have an MSRP cap of $55,000 and SUVs, pickups, and vans can be eligible up to $80,000. MSRP is.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tesla Model Y, which is undoubtedly the most important EV this year, has gained full access to the $7,500 federal tax credit with a new $80,000 price limit. more… The post Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The market for EV home chargers has grown rapidly over the last several years, prompted by the growth of the EV market itself. The electric vehicle market has grown from 1.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

On Ford’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, including a full-size pickup EV, is well underway. Ford ’s new EVs will ride on an updated electric architecture built for the modern era. more… The post Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’ appeared first on Electrek.

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