Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has nationalized lithium, handing responsibility for lithium reserves over to the energy ministry. The President nationalized Mexico’s lithium deposits last April, and created LitioMX (Litio Para Mexico) to mine lithium ( earlier post ). Obrador’s decree also established 234,855 hectares (907 square miles) in Sonora as a mining zone known as Li-MX-1.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Jeffrey Guyton, the president and CEO of Mazda USA, isn’t sold on the EV range race. Guyton told Green Car Reports at the 2024 Mazda CX-90 reveal that while electric vehicle buyers today are looking for 300 miles of range, the future's not ever-longer range. Consumers will find they don’t really need even that much, he said.
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Electrek
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A Toyota executive admitted that the Tesla Model Y is a “work of art” after this team conducted a teardown of the electric SUV. more… The post Tesla Model Y is a ‘work of art,’ says Toyota after tearing it down appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
An investigation into a fatal Tesla Model Y crash in Chaozhou, China has revealed that the electric car’s accelerator was pressed during its ill-fated final drive. The Model Y in the incident was caught on video accelerating out of control for about two kilometers before crashing. The event killed two people and injured three. As recently shared by industry watchers in China, the analysis of data from the ill-fated Model Y had been completed.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
One would think that MINI, a part of BMW Group, would have vehicles produced in Germany. Apparently not, or not completely. The coming MINI Countryman will be the first MINI to be fully produced in Germany, making it a true “Made in Germany” model. That includes the fully electric MINI Countryman (and the non-electric versions).
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
NIO's second NIO House in Germany will be located in Frankfurt. Its first flagship showroom in the country is located in Berlin. The post NIO to open its 2nd NIO House in Germany on March 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
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The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Toyota executives do a tear down of Model Y and discover a "work of art." If only they had done a little YouTubing five years ago. The post Toyota admits Tesla Model Y is “truly a work of art” as it rethinks EV strategy appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
US utility-scale solar developer Lightsource bp has placed an order with First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, for 4 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film solar modules. more… The post The US’s largest solar panel maker just got a huge domestic order appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As it turns out, Tesla China has been quietly rolling out improvements to the Giga Shanghai-made Model Y. For about two months now, Model Y units produced at Giga Shanghai have been fitted with an upgraded suspension system. As noted by the company in a post on local Chinese social media platform Weibo, the Model Y’s suspension has been improved to make the vehicle’s ride more comfortable.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
CATL has shocked the world of electric vehicles by offering to sell batteries at much lower cost. Is there a catch?
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Discover Zentek's next steps in the commercialisation of its graphene-based nanotechnology, with the distribution of enhanced surgical masks. The post Distributing ZenGUARD™-enhanced surgical masks to the Canadian health sector appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The Spallation Neutron Source ( earlier post ) at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory set a world record when its linear accelerator reached an operating power of 1.55 megawatts, which improves on the facility’s original design capability. The accelerator’s higher power provides more neutrons for researchers who use the facility to study and improve a wide range of materials for more efficient solar panels, longer lasting batteries and stronger, lighter materials for transpo
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
NIO's battery team has been boosted to 1,000 people and is developing its own lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) and 46 series ternary batteries, according to local media. The post NIO has started construction of its battery plant phase 1, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Following a call between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, officials say a deal should be announced any day for a Tesla factory in Mexico. Update: The Mexican President has now confirmed that Tesla will build a factory in Monterrey with details likely to come tomorrow. more… The post Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated] appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Audi Chief of Europe has stated the brand will not follow Tesla in introducing a price cut on its electric vehicles. Audi, much like many other premium German brands, has faced dramatically increased competition following the entrance of Tesla into its luxury-high-performance market. And while Audi’s Chief of Europe has stated that the company will not follow its new rival in introducing an EV price cut, some worry that it is losing its competitive edge. “We have our very own pri
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Electrification on the battlefield is a vision of Dfens eMissions. Watching this video, you might think you are in a video game, and the soldiers are playing with children’s toys. But this is real. And all these machines are interconnected and electric. They are not on a mission, but an eMission.
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
A future where electric vehicles are far cheaper to buy, run and maintain will finally end the era of the internal combustion engine. The post History in the making: Tesla may deliver biggest moment in car industry since Model T appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
SK Inc. Materials and ExxonMobil signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for SK Inc. Materials to pursue the offtake of blue ammonia from ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen project at its integrated complex in Baytown, Texas. SK seeks to import blue ammonia produced from ExxonMobil to South Korea in support of reducing industrial emissions. Blue ammonia is produced by combining nitrogen and hydrogen derived from natural gas feedstocks with the CO 2 by-product captured and sequestered for permane
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
This is BYD's first price cut this year, meaning that keeping market share stable in 2023 may be more important than maintaining profit margins. The post BYD cuts prices on some models, delivery wait times shortened appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
Ok I get it, it’s not a helicopter. It’s a multi-rotor. A quadcopter, perhaps? A drone? VTOL? Whatever it is, it’s a manned flying machine and you can actually buy one from China. It’s scary. It’s wild. And it’s this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. more… The post Weird Alibaba: This one-person electric helicopter is terrifyingly awesome appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A Rivian R1T was used to pull out a stuck 38,000-pound semi-truck and trailer from a snowy ditch. The Rivian R1T is the clear choice for those looking for the highest-performance electric truck possible. The R1T’s incredible quad motor setup, producing 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque, makes it an incredibly powerful truck and one of the fastest electric vehicles you can buy, period.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Tesla Investor Day is this Wednesday. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas thinks we will hear about a lower priced car from Tesla.
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Vehicle Pollution Forum highlights the devastating health impacts of traffic pollution in Australia, with the death toll standing at more than 11,000 a year. The post New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Hydrogen development, given its application across various industries, is indispensable to attaining energy transition, meeting decarbonization goals, and positioning leading companies as market experts. In 2022, green hydrogen production capacity reached more than 109 kilotons per annum (ktpa) worldwide, representing 44% growth compared to 2021, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
It's easy to see from this big gathering that NIO is firmly committed to developing its own batteries -- and its ambitions don't just involve battery packs, but also point to cells, local media said. The post NIO hosts battery partner forum in Hefei with multiple raw material giants appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Nissan is taking a big step with its latest endeavor to combat emissions. The automaker will now be delivering new vehicles in fully electric, heavy-duty trucks in a new trial with Nikola and Kenworth. more… The post Nissan is now using heavy-duty electric trucks to deliver new vehicles appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Honda and its partner LG Energy Solutions have broken ground on their first joint venture battery production location in the United States. Honda is far from a leader in the electric vehicles market, but with a series of investments , they hope to change that over the next decade. That has started with investments into electric drivetrain production, and now, its first battery production facility, which it has started construction on today.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
NSW introduces hefty fines for fossil fuel vehicles parked in EV charging bays, and for EV drivers who don't move on, or go ballooning instead. The post NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Cummins will launch the next engine in the fuel-agnostic series, the X10, in North America in 2026. This engine, named as part of the X engine family, is positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatility to serve both medium- and heavy-duty applications. It will be compliant with US EPA’s 2027 regulations a full year early. The diesel version will be first available, with other versions for gaseous fuels introduced later.
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
European intellectual property authorities have ruled that NIO's ES8 and ES6 and Audi's S8 and S6 do not constitute a likelihood of confusion. The post Audi's request to invalidate NIO ES8 and ES6 trademarks in Europe rejected appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Audi ’s attempt to block NIO from using the names ES8 and ES6 in Europe just took a turn after the European Union Intellectual Property Office shot down the German automaker’s request. more… The post Audi’s EV naming lawsuit against NIO gets shot down in Europe appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Tesla has always had a pretty good social media presence, but after Elon Musk acquired Twitter last year, the electric vehicle maker has ramped its posts on the platform. Tesla Europe’s recent marketing ad is one such post, and it hits the mark perfectly. Similar to other Tesla marketing videos, the recently-shared clip was quite short, lasting only 43 seconds long.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A decade ago in 2013 I experienced an electric Mercedes-Benz Vito meant for the Danish postal system. A limited test fleet was deployed, but after the test period, the project was terminated. In 2019 the Danish branch of rescue service Falck converted a Tesla Model X into a first responder vehicle.
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