Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpose. The procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which the researchers screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

EVs—particularly Teslas—are stolen less than internal-combustion cars, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). The HLDI published its annual list of most-stolen and least-stolen vehicles Thursday, based on the frequency of insurance claims for whole vehicle theft for.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Just hours after photos leaked of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 refresh , codenamed “Project Highland,” Tesla has officially unveiled its highly-anticipated facelift in Europe. more… The post Tesla Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and unexpected features appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

SCANIA recently began tests on a solar-powered truck, a 560-horsepower plug-in hybrid truck with 100 square meters of solar panels wrapping a trailer. This unique setup now being tested on public roads in Sweden is a result of a two-year research collaboration between Scania and industry and academic partners.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Governor Samuel Garcia Sepulveda of Nuevo León confirmed that Tesla presented Gigafactory Mexico’s environmental impact statement to local officials. “This government is interested in having a strong rule of law, a safe, armored state so that the best companies in the world continue to come to Nuevo León so that other countries consider us a green state, in which tourism is encouraged and investment, it helps us greatly to get the best companies to come to Nuevo León to invest,”

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for EV charging.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla on Thursday revealed the revamped version of its Model 3, which had previously been codenamed “Highland”—offered initially for order in Europe. The exterior styling refresh for the Model 3 is “optimized for maximum aerodynamics,” according to Tesla. Images released by Tesla showed a mildly redesigned front end.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

California could generate enough electricity to power 270,000 homes by putting solar panels in the empty land next to highway interchanges in just 3 Southern California counties, according to a new report released today by Environment California and The Ray. more… The post Why putting solar panels beside highways is a no-brainer appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The new Tesla Model 3 Highland is here at last. Rumored to be in the works for a loooooooong time, it was finally introduced today — sort of. Does it live up to expectations? It depends on what you expected from Tesla’s first thorough Model 3 refresh.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been rolled out, but it is yet to be made available in the United States. With this in mind, Tesla appears to have held a premiere for the updated all-electric sedan in Norway instead. As noted in a report from TV 2 Norway , journalists from across the world were invited to Lillestrøm , a municipality in Viken county.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 3: Why Tesla’s NACS is unlikely to kill CCS EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for EV charging. To put these startling developments in context, Charged interviewed more than a dozen executives, engineers and analysts from automakers, DC fast charging netw

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. These increase efficiency, and thus also range. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its full-size, cargo- and upfit-oriented electric van lineup, called eSprinter, and orders for these EVs are now open. In Standard Output form, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter starts at $74,181, Including the $2,295 destination charge, while the High Output version starts at $77,611. These two versions are rated.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration announced $15 billion in funding to retool existing factories so that these factories can produce electric vehicles and batteries. This is a lifeline for legacy automakers struggling to be profitable in the EV transition. more… The post Biden gives lifeline to legacy automakers with $15B to retrofit existing factories for EV production appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Australian media seems to be conflicted. Articles are being published that say EVs are only for young, wealthy techno nerds or spry boomers. Can you be too old to transition to an EV? “I am coming down tomorrow with my 86-year-old neighbour.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla cut the price of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in the United States. FSD’s price decrease comes as Tesla launches Project Highland’s Tesla Model 3 in select countries worldwide. Tesla cut the price of Full Self-Driving from $15,000 to $12,000 for $3,000 in saving. As of this writing, Tesla FSD provides drivers full access to Basic Autopilot and Enhance Autopilot.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fisker today released additional details on the Fisker PEAR, an innovative and affordable crossover priced at $29,900. “With PEAR, we threw convention out the window,” Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said. “We created this vehicle with the idea that young people living in the world’s big cities need innovative, versatile, and affordable mobility.” Fisker showcased […] The post Fisker details PEAR affordable crossover, will start from $29,900 before incentives appeared first on Electric Cars

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Wallbox expects Quasar 2 to be the first EV charger allowing bidirectional charging with the Kia EV9.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla models are rarely stolen. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an official bow this week as part of a refreshed Sonata.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla is now under federal investigation by the DOJ over potentially using company resources to build a mansion for Elon Musk. more… The post Tesla is under federal investigation over company resources being used to build Elon Musk a house appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

California-based Motiv Power Systems recently introduced the company’s new Argo Series electric trucks. They can be used for a number of applications, such as shuttle buses, box trucks, step vans, and refrigerated vehicles. Electric vehicles used for personal transportation tend to get the most press these days.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Amidst the rollout of the Model 3 Project Highland to several territories such as China , parts of Europe , and the UAE , Tesla has also implemented updates for its two flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. A look at the order page for the Model S and Model X in the United States shows that the two flagship electric cars have received notable price cuts.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 31, 2023

RAA opens the first of its 200kW ultra rapid EV charging sites in South Australia as the roll out of the state network gathers pace. The post Motoring club rolls out first ‘ultra-rapid’ 200 kW EV charger in South Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. First unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2021, the EQB arrived on the US market in 2022, with the the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC starting from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC from $58,050. ( Earlier post.) The update features a fresh look, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2023

Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit. It’s an about-face from the drive units supplied by Bosch in Rivian’s Quad-Motor models, and should help mitigate the bottlenecks to ramping production of the R1T adventure pickup truck, R1S three-row SUV, and EDV.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 12% increase year-over-year, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. more… The post Global wind turbine orders hit a new high at 69.5 GW in the first half of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

Normally, we expect car companies to do what’s right there in the name: build and sell cars. They aren’t Homer Simpson’s version of the garbage man, and we don’t expect them to clean up the whole world.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tesla configurators have been updated for the official launch of the Model 3 refresh from Project Highland. The Model 3 Highland edition is available in China, Europe, and the Middle East. Now, it is also available in Australia and New Zealand. The Model 3 refresh in Australia and New Zealand has the same specs and features as the units delivered to customers in Europe and the Middle East.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

Despite hearing corporate and government actors praise the merits of electrification for years, a sobering reality appears to be taking hold. Despite boasting exquisite torque delivery and the ability to benefit from at-home charging, the public is beginning to doubt their status as economical and environmentally sound transportation. EV prices haven’t fallen as promised, battery mining turned out to be rather contentious, and the vehicles themselves continue getting heavier — resulting in some

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Volkswagen is opening pre-sales in Europe for its ID.7 all-electric sedan ( earlier post ); customers are now able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometers (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is once again demonstrating the benefits and versatility of its modular electric drive (MEB) platform.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2023

DC fast charging makes EV road trips practical, but owners are cautioned that frequent fast-charging can also cause battery degradation. That isn't necessarily the case, a new study has found. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, studied fast-charging on over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S. Cars that were fast-charged.

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Electrek

AUGUST 31, 2023

Boston-based Nexamp, the US’s largest community solar provider , has placed the largest community solar panel order in US history with solar panel maker Heliene. more… The post Largest US community solar panel purchase in history just happened with 1.5 GW order appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Urbaser, a waste hauling business in Europe, has 50 eEconic electric trucks from Mercedes and has ordered 50 more.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fisker released more details on the production of the $29,900 Pear electric vehicle (EV). The Fisker Pear will be produced in the United States and would likely benefit from the country’s EV tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. “With PEAR, we threw convention out the window. We created this vehicle with the idea that young people living in the world’s big cities need innovative, versatile, and affordable mobility,” said Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker.

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