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Umicore steps up solid-state battery technology development with investment in Blue Current

Green Car Congress

Umicore and Blue Current , a manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the US-based start-up. This investment complements the joint development agreement (JDA) whereby both parties were able to integrate Umicore’s battery materials in Blue Current’s solid-state battery technology.

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Base Ford F-150 Lightning price hiked again, now above $60,000

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On Thursday, Ford once again hiked prices on its base F-150 Lightning Pro. The latest adjustment, adding onto markups made in December, adds $4,000 to the base version of the fully electric F-150—meaning it now adds up to $61,869 including the mandatory $1,895 destination charge. This is the fourth major price increase for the fully electric.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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Audi is making a clear statement that the 2024 Q8 e-tron is its flagship electrified SUV. The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ( earlier post ) has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model e-tron. The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 seconds for the Q8 Sportback e-tron with ultra package , as well as efficiency gains through aerodynamic advancements

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Tax credits for many American-made EVs will drop on April 18

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday posted guidance for battery materials, helping to clarify whether those buying EVs as soon as later next month will be able to claim the $3,750 credit dedicated to this under the new Clean Vehicle Credit. Based on an initial look, the rules will cast a wide net that follows the more liberal definition.

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

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H-TEC SYSTEMS modular hydrogen electrolyzer for large-scale green hydrogen projects of 10 MW upwards

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Demand for large-scale hydrogen projects from industry is steadily increasing. In response, H-TEC SYSTEMS, a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, has developed a new Modular Hydrogen Platform (MHP)—a scalable system for the industrial production of green hydrogen. The standardized blocks each have an electrolysis performance of 10 MW and can be combined into systems with an electrolysis power output of 100 MW and more.

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Jeep Magneto 3.0 EV concept points toward production Recon

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Jeep on Thursday unveiled another iteration of its Magneto electric Wrangler concept as it moves toward launching its first production EVs for the U.S. Like the previous versions, the Jeep Magneto 3.0 concept was unveiled alongside several other concept vehicles at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. With the Wrangler-inspired Jeep Recon.

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Tesla quietly launches digital in-car Owner’s Manual

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Tesla quietly added a digital version of its owner’s manual for each vehicle in a new update, making it easily accessible for owners. Tesla added the feature as an undocumented change with software version 2023.6.8 and was originally spotted by Reddit u/ultimate_butler in the r/TeslaMotors subreddit. The easily accessible owner’s manual feature will now allow drivers to access their vehicle’s book straight from the center touch screen, instead of having to pull out the physical

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Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium restart commercial spodumene concentrate production at NAL

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North American lithium producer Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium successfully restarted commercial spodumene concentrate production at the jointly-owned North American Lithium (NAL) project in Québec ( earlier post ). The $US80-million restart of NAL was completed on time and on budget and is the only major source of new spodumene production expected in North America in the next two years.

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Faraday Future starts making FF91, ahead of April 26 launch event

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Faraday Future on Wednesday announced the start of production of its FF91 electric SUV, although the company hasn't actually shown any completed customer vehicles yet. Photos from the start-of-production ceremony at Faraday's Hanford, California, factory show only a body shell. The company said it will host a "launch event" for the FF91, which it.

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Ford joins PT Vale Indonesia and Huayou in Pomalaa nickel project; offtake agreement

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PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. announced an agreement with Ford Motor Co., creating a three-party collaboration to advance more sustainable nickel production in Indonesia and help make electric vehicle batteries more affordable. All three companies are making equity investments in the Pomalaa Block High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) Project through a definitive agreement.

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

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Elon Musk’s legal team asks judge to dismiss $258 billion Dogecoin lawsuit

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Elon Musk’s legal team is seeking the dismissal of a $258 billion racketeering lawsuit accusing the Tesla CEO of running a scheme to support the meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin. The request was filed by Musk’s legal team in a Manhattan federal court. Musk’s Dogecoin lawsuit was filed last June , with the plaintiffs seeking $258 billion in damages.

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Mining.com EV Metal Index shows value of battery metals in newly registered electrified vehicles up 232% y-o-y in 2022

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Mining.com’s EV Metal Index, which tracks the value of battery metals in newly registered passenger EVs (including full battery, plug-in and conventional hybrids) worldwide, totalled $26.9 billion in 2022—an increase of 232% compared to the prior year. As much EV battery metal business was done in 2022 than the combined total of the preceding five years.

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EV tax credit details, F-150 Lightning prices up, Hummer EV, Jeep Magneto and Recon: Today’s Car News

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F-150 Lightning prices rise again, GMC teases an overlanding version of the Hummer EV, and Jeep provides another glimpse of what it takes to make a Wrangler EV. And tax-credit details released this morning make April 18 the day credits fall away for many EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With guidance for rules on critical minerals.

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Michigan kicks in $120M from MSF to support Ford LFP gigafactory

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The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance received Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a $120.3-million Strategic Site Readiness Program performance-based grant that will support land acquisition, site preparation, water and wastewater upgrades, professional fees, administration, and necessary public infrastructure improvements required for the Ford BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall. ( Earlier post.

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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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Scientists have found major storage capacity in water-based batteries

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Texas A&M University scientists have been working with metal-free, water-based battery electrodes, and they’re finding that the difference in energy storage capacity is as much as 1,000%. more… The post Scientists have found major storage capacity in water-based batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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2027 The Year It Is Over For ICE Vehicles

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Almost two years ago, CleanTechnica published my first article. I had been collecting data on the global uptake of electric vehicles since watching an interview with Elon Musk on TED Talks back in 2019. I had mapped, recorded, and extrapolated the data and thought maybe I should do something with it.

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54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in

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A coalition of 54 consumer and environmental groups from 26 countries have written a letter to Toyota asking that the company phase-out fossil fuels globally by 2035, and in Europe by 2030. The letter is timed to coincide with the start of new CEO Koji Sato’s tenure at the company on April 1. more… The post 54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in appeared first on Electrek.

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20% Of New Cars In Europe Have A Plug!

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Some 182,000 plugin vehicles were registered in February in Europe — which is +14% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market grew almost as fast, +12%, to 902,775 units, leaving the market share close the where it was 12 months ago.

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NIO begins ET5 deliveries in Europe

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NIO ET7 deliveries in Europe began last October, and EL7 deliveries there began at the end of January. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (Image credit: NIO App) NIO (NYSE: NIO) began ET5 deliveries in Europe on March 31, the day before it opened its second NIO House in Germany. The company saw the first deliveries of the electric sedan in Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands, according to the information posted on the Chinese and European versions of the NIO App.

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Lotus begins delivery of Eletre luxury electric SUV

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The Geely Automotive subsidiary Lotus Technology completed its first delivery of Eletre, its fully electric hyper SUV. Lotus Tech hosted a delivery ceremony at the Shanghai International Circuit F1 track to celebrate the occasion, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Lotus brand. Eletre integrates Lotus’s 75 years of racing heritage and engineering expertise […] The post Lotus begins delivery of Eletre luxury electric SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric sedan spotted for the first time in Germany without camo

Electrek

Volkswagen (VW) is set to release the series production version of its newest electric sedan, the ID.7, within the next few months. Although VW teased a special camouflaged model earlier this year, the ID.7 was caught without camouflage for the first time in Germany this week, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. more… The post Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric sedan spotted for the first time in Germany without camo appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV priced at $74,400 in the US

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Providing the most sophisticated and seamless electrification experience within the Audi portfolio, the new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model. The latest iteration of Audi’s flagship electric SUV – the Q8 e-tron – delivers quicker acceleration […] The post 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV priced at $74,400 in the US appeared first on Electric Cars Report

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Tesla Model 3 pickup “Truckla” gets updates and a perfectly wholesome robot charger

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Back in 2019, YouTuber Simone Giertz, the self-proclaimed “Queen of Sh*tty Robots,” created a one-off Tesla Model 3 build that took the automotive world by storm. Fondly dubbed as “Truckla,” Giertz noted that the vehicle was actually her dream car — as crazy as that may sound. Now almost four years later, the YouTuber posted an update on Truckla.

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In Love With The BMW i3S

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The BMW i3 wasn’t quite up to standard for motoring enthusiast and mechanical engineer David. So, he waited to close to the end of production and purchased the BMW i3S. What was the difference, I asked. The “S” has more power, larger wheels, and flared wheel arches.

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Faraday Future Starts Production of the FF 91 Futurist Alliance at its FF ieFactory California

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California-based electric vehicle startup Faraday Future announced the start of production (SOP) of the all-new Ultimate Intelligent TechLuxury FF 91 Futurist Alliance at its FF ieFactory located in Hanford, California. The FF 91 Futurist is the Company’s first production vehicle and flagship model that is expected to be offered in both the U.S. and China […] The post Faraday Future Starts Production of the FF 91 Futurist Alliance at its FF ieFactory California appeared first on Electric C

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Mercedes-Benz Expands Lithium Production in Germany

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There has been a lot of concern about battery materials and global geopolitical risks. In some ways, it would be easy to just keep relying on China for rare earth minerals, lithium, and other things we need for the energy transition.

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Tesla Cybertruck beta looks production-ready with original aero covers and all-season tires

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Sightings of the Tesla Cybertruck production beta are increasing in frequency, with images and videos of the all-electric pickup truck being shared on multiple social media platforms in recent weeks. At least based on photos and videos of the vehicle, it would appear that the Cybertruck is really just a few months away from initial production. This was definitely the case with a Cybertruck production beta unit that was spotted earlier this week.

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Electrogenic delivers first customer car fitted with ‘Plug and Play’ electrification kit: A Porsche 911

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its market-leading classic car EV conversions, has fitted the first of its revolutionary ‘drop-in’ conversion kits to a customer’s classic Porsche 911. This first ‘plug-and-play’ conversion, which features the Oxford, UK based firm’s proprietary EV powertrain technology, future-proofs this lovely classic 911.

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NIO aims for swap stations to serve partly as showrooms in underdeveloped cities

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Up to 70 percent of NIO 's owners are in China's tier 1 and tier 2 cities, and the company wants to leverage battery swap stations to reach out to less-developed tier 3 and tier 4 cities. (Image credit: CnEVPost) NIO (NYSE: NIO) announced aggressive new battery swap station construction plans late last month. Now, one of the company's co-founders has revealed more about the thinking behind it.

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This electric and solar-powered FLEX Rover is hitching a ride with SpaceX to study the moon

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With its solar-powered electric Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) Rover, Venturi Astrolab is on a mission to move humanity forward by designing and building interplanetary vehicles designed to transport people and cargo. Venturi announced Friday that its FLEX Rover will be launched on an upcoming SpaceX mission as the largest and most capable rover to travel the moon. more… The post This electric and solar-powered FLEX Rover is hitching a ride with SpaceX to study the moon appeared first

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk planning visit to China, report says

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Elon Musk last visited China in January 2020, when he showed off a dance during a delivery ceremony for Tesla 's first China-made Model 3 vehicles. | TSLA.US (A screenshot from a file video showing Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a speech.) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is planning a visit to China as early as April and is seeking a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Reuters said in a report today, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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Driving On Solar Power! MINI & Red Bull Launch Solar-Powered Charging Station In Cape Town

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MINI South Africa has teamed up with Red Bull to launch the country’s first MINI-branded solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Cape Town. The charging station has two connectors, each with a maximum output of 9kW AC. Both connectors are Type 2.

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GMC and EarthCruiser partner to make HUMMER EV overlander concept with solar roof

Electric Cars Report

GMC and EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles are teaming up to help shape the future of overlanding with focused product development and innovative technologies that will provide zero-tailpipe-emission solutions to the overlanding arena. These two iconic brands share a vision for an electric future, while inspiring customers to get out and see all that the world has […] The post GMC and EarthCruiser partner to make HUMMER EV overlander concept with solar roof appeared first on Electric Cars Repo

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Philippines Gets its First Electric Light Truck From Chinese Truckmaker Foton

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The first light electric truck in the Philippines formally went on sale last week after being introduced at a truck show last month. The Foton Tornado EV 4×2, designed specifically for the hot and humid conditions in Asia, as well as the flooded streets during the rainy months, is priced at P3.6M (~$66,200).