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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla China sells 66k vehicles in January despite Chinese New Year break

Teslarati

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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Polestar and Luminar expand lidar partnership to multiple vehicles

Green Car Congress

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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China launching pilot program to boost EV adoption in public sectors

CN EV Post

This is the latest measure in China aimed at boosting the EV industry, which previously saw high growth in the private sector. The post China launching pilot program to boost EV adoption in public sectors appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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

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DTNA unveils Freightliner SuperTruck II

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla sells 66,051 China-made vehicles in Jan, CPCA data show

CN EV Post

This represents a 10.37 percent increase over the 59,845 vehicles sold in the same month last year and an 18.38 percent increase over the 55,796 vehicles sold in December. The post Tesla sells 66,051 China-made vehicles in Jan, CPCA data show appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla’s “Project Highland” Model 3 photos hint at upcoming updates worth keeping secret

Teslarati

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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Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for supply of sustainable low-carbon nickel sulfate

Green Car Congress

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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Treasury lifts EV tax credit confusion over SUV price cap

Green Car Reports

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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Forsee Power partners with CALB for the supply of battery cells

Green Car Congress

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

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Broader Volvo EV push reportedly adds SUVs, sedans, luxury van

Green Car Reports

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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Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution sign long-term supply partnership for battery modules

Green Car Congress

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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Report: Small VW EV, battery plant considered for North America

Green Car Reports

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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Tesla Cybertruck alpha prototype shows off its bed’s capacity by carrying multiple off-road tires

Teslarati

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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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Polestar and Luminar expand partnership to include Polestar 5

Electric Cars Report

Polestar and Luminar are expanding their collaboration and integration of long-range LiDAR technology in future Polestar vehicles. The utilisation of LiDAR technology continues to gain momentum as the global focus on next-generation safety and autonomy increases. The expanded partnership provides a foundation to collaborate on the industrial design and integration of Luminar’s 3D laser scanning […] The post Polestar and Luminar expand partnership to include Polestar 5 appeared first on Ele

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Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested

Electrek

Another Tesla Model 3 refresh “project highland” prototype has been spotted being tested in California ahead of its launch. more… The post Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford’s simplified EVs, tax-credit price cap clarity, small VW EV for US: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

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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GM and Netflix Partner to Give EVs the Stage they Deserve

Electric Cars Report

General Motors and Netflix are joining forces to give electric vehicles the stage they deserve, reflecting society’s increasing excitement about an all-electric future, starting with a launch spot, “EVs On Screen.” In 2021, GM launched the “Everybody In” campaign, demonstrating the company’s intent to lead an all-electric future, and invited others to join the movement. […] The post GM and Netflix Partner to Give EVs the Stage they Deserve appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Using Machine Learning to discover highly selective catalysts

Innovation News Network

Researchers have used a chemical synthesis robot and cost-effective AI model to predict and validate highly selective catalysts successfully. The post Using Machine Learning to discover highly selective catalysts appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Zeekr names 3rd model Zeekr X, releases official images

CN EV Post

Zeekr's third model has been named the Zeekr X, not the Zeekr 003 as previously widely believed. (Image credit: Zeekr) Geely's electric vehicle subsidiary Zeekr today unveiled the final name of its third model, along with official images, after teasing the model earlier this week. Zeekr's third model is named the Zeekr X, not the […] The post Zeekr names 3rd model Zeekr X, releases official images appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Highest-grade rare earth deposit to date identified in the US

Innovation News Network

Critical Materials Corp. has revealed that they have uncovered the highest-grade rare earth deposit ever identified in the US. The post Highest-grade rare earth deposit to date identified in the US appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Volvo Cars reports January sales – 40.7% market share of electrified cars

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Cars reported sales of 48,520 in January, up 2 per cent compared to the same month last year. Sales of Volvo Cars´ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 31 per cent in January year-on-year, accounting for 40.7 per cent of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. The […] The post Volvo Cars reports January sales – 40.7% market share of electrified cars appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Neta becomes latest Chinese EV maker to offer incentives for car purchases

CN EV Post

Neta raised the prices of all its models on January 4, but two days later Tesla sharply lowered the prices of the Model 3 and Model Y in China. The post Neta becomes latest Chinese EV maker to offer incentives for car purchases appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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XPENG Launches G9 SUV And P7 Sedan For Europe

Electric Cars Report

Chinese smart EV maker XPENG today launched its two latest smart EV models for European markets: G9 flagship SUV, and the new P7 sports sedan. Both models, on show at eCar Expo in Stockholm Feb 3-5, are now available for order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden. G9 features XPENG’s latest powertrain system, battery […] The post XPENG Launches G9 SUV And P7 Sedan For Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2023 Zeekr X Unveiled As Premium Urban EV With Concept Car Looks

InsideEVs

Previously referred to as the 003, this bold-looking compact EV will spearhead Zeekr's expansion to Europe later this year.

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Electric Car Performance From Best to Worst

Electric Driver

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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Home EV Charging Station Cost

CleanTechnica EVs

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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Tesla’s Elon Musk prevails in $420 ‘funding secured’ Tweet trial

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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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Electrifying the Mountain

CleanTechnica EVs

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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Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case

Electrek

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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Electric Vehicle Towing in the Lands Down Under

CleanTechnica EVs

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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Avis has new T&Cs for renting its EVs, and they’re a little weird

Electrek

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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Is Toyota Circling The Drain? Will It Take Japan With It?

CleanTechnica EVs

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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Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit

Electrek

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.