February, 2023

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President of Mexico nationalizes lithium

Green Car Congress

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.

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Mazda US boss: Longer-range EVs aren’t the future

Green Car Reports

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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Tesla Model Y is a ‘work of art,’ says Toyota after tearing it down

Electrek

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.

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Tesla Who? BYD, Polestar, & MG Taking Australia By Storm

CleanTechnica EVs

Although MG, BYD, and Polestar are supplying electric vehicles in much smaller numbers than Tesla in Australia, those numbers are growing and these EVs are becoming more visible.

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

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History in the making: Tesla may deliver biggest moment in car industry since Model T

The Driven EV News

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.

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Nissan is now using all-electric, heavy-duty trucks for new vehicle deliveries

Electric Cars Report

Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two major manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and Kenworth, will each provide trucks that will pull traditional car haulers. The program is being conducted in […] The post Nissan is now using all-electric, heavy-duty trucks for new vehicle deliveries appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipes

Green Car Reports

Current emissions regulations are focused on what comes out of vehicle tailpipes, but a new study claims more than half of road-vehicle particulate emissions—fine particles that can pollute surrounding air and water—comes from other sources. Conducted by Imperial College London, the study (via Green Car Congress) estimates that in 2021.

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Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated]

Electrek

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.

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Tesla patents virtualization and machine learning software to improve FSD

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Tesla has applied for a set of patents that are set to significantly improve virtualization, recognition, and Full Self Driving overall. Tesla has worked tirelessly to improve full self-driving technology in the first two months of the year. Most recently, Tesla pushed its most significant improvement to employees, v11.3. Still, with new patented technology, the software is set to continue to improve dramatically this year.

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Audi's request to invalidate NIO ES8 and ES6 trademarks in Europe rejected

CN EV Post

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.

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

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Study Links Adoption Of Electric Vehicles With Less Air Pollution & Improved Health

CleanTechnica EVs

Editor’s Note: In a previous CleanTechnica post, Michael Grinshpun discussed this study. However, it is so frequently claimed that EVs pollute as well (not even close). As a result, including the original report bears repeating.

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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

Green Car Congress

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.

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NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations

The Driven EV News

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.

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Tesla applies for patent for ‘ultra-hard steel’ for Cybertruck

Electrek

Tesla has applied for a patent on a new “ultra-hard” steel alloy that it plans to use with the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla applies for patent for ‘ultra-hard steel’ for Cybertruck appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Elon Musk gives nod to new Tesla Cybertruck material patent

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has remarked on Twitter, confirming the company’s new Cybertruck material patent. Unlike most cars produced today, the Tesla Cybertruck has captured consumers’ attention for its design and material choice. Most vehicles use a combination of aluminum and plastics to create many of the body panels on the vehicle. In contrast, the Cybertruck is made out of a stainless steel alloy that has now been revealed to be patented by Tesla.

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Hina Battery becomes 1st battery maker to put sodium-ion batteries in EVs in China

CN EV Post

The unveiling of the Sehol E10X test vehicle means that sodium-ion batteries are starting to be used in passenger cars, after the new batteries were mainly used in electric two-wheelers and for energy storage. The post Hina Battery becomes 1st battery maker to put sodium-ion batteries in EVs in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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EU approves law to ban new ICE vehicles by 2035

Electric Cars Report

The European Parliament on Tuesday passed legislation that will gradually eliminate cars with combustion engines, fundamentally transforming the auto industry in the bloc. Under the regulation, automakers must achieve a 100 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold by 2035, making it impossible to sell new fossil fuel-powered cars in the 27-country union. […] The post EU approves law to ban new ICE vehicles by 2035 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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ARPA-E to award up to $45M to support developing marine CO2 removal industry; SEA CO2

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) will award up to $45 million in funding to support a new program aimed at facilitating the development of the marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) industry through scalable Measurement, Reporting and Validation (MRV) technologies. Quantifying and validating ocean carbon capture enables the identification of mCDR techniques that are the most effective and energy efficient in carbon removal, increasing their valu

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World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

The Driven EV News

A landmark study in California using real-word data has shown that increasing electric vehicle uptake leads to less air pollution and better public health. The post World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan is now using heavy-duty electric trucks to deliver new vehicles

Electrek

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.

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Tesla China is about to focus on domestic orders, but there’s still lots of cars to export

Teslarati

The first quarter is past its halfway point, so expectations are high that Gigafactory Shanghai will now be prioritizing domestic vehicle orders for the remaining weeks of Q1. As Tesla China focuses on the local Chinese market, however, the company still needs to finish exporting some of the vehicles that it produced for international markets. Recent aerial footage from the Shanghai port reveals that Tesla still has to export a large number of its cars this quarter.

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Steve Cohen's Point72 triples position in NIO, clears XPeng in Q4

CN EV Post

Point72 increased its bet on NIO in the fourth quarter, re-bought Li Auto, but liquidated its position in XPeng. The post Steve Cohen's Point72 triples position in NIO, clears XPeng in Q4 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla’s Price Cuts Are Putting Extra Pressure On Electric Car Startups

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular with consumers, but even Tesla’s lineup took several years to become profitable. With the automaker’s most recent round of price cuts, EV startups that are struggling to make money may be put in tough positions, some of the industry’s analysts say.

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ORNL Spallation Neutron Source achieves 1.55MW record power to enable more discoveries

Green Car Congress

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

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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 priced from $41,600 in the US

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai Motor America today revealed pricing, packaging and a 53-kWh battery pack option for its IONIQ 6 electric vehicle. Customers can select from two battery pack options, either 53 kWh or 77.4 kWh, and two motor layouts, either a rear motor only or both front and rear motors for all-wheel drive. The IONIQ 6 SE Standard Range […] The post 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 priced from $41,600 in the US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Radical new ride-by-wire electric bike drivetrain with no chains or belts begins production

Electrek

A year and a half ago, we broke the news about a wild new drive system for electric bikes that lacked any mechanical connection between the pedals and wheels. The Free Drive system, created by a partnership between German companies Schaeffler and Heinzmann, is now finally entering production. more… The post Radical new ride-by-wire electric bike drivetrain with no chains or belts begins production appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla prepares more Superchargers for Magic Dock installation

Teslarati

Tesla is preparing more Superchargers for Magic Dock installations, which allow non-Tesla electric vehicles to use the company’s charging network. Yesterday, it was shown that Tesla has started implementing the Magic Dock at Supercharger locations in the United States. Just a few weeks after Tesla and the White House confirmed that the automaker would open its Supercharger Network to non-Tesla EVs, the company has started making moves to implement the change.

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NIO hosts battery partner forum in Hefei with multiple raw material giants

CN EV Post

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.

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US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla continues to dominate the US electric car sales market, which can make it seem as though not much is changing here. However, the biggest story is probably that the US electric car market as a whole continues to grow strongly. In 2022, our analysis shows that BEV sales increased 65% compared to 2021.

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Distributing ZenGUARD™-enhanced surgical masks to the Canadian health sector

Innovation News Network

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.

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BMW Invests €800M In Mexico Plant For EV Production And New Battery Plant

Electric Cars Report

The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and poised to gain even more momentum with its next vehicle generation, the NEUE KLASSE. The share of 50 percent of the company’s worldwide sales of fully electric vehicles could be reached earlier than 2030. The company is investing in expansion of its international production network […] The post BMW Invests €800M In Mexico Plant For EV Production And New Battery Plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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One of the US’s first solar peaker plants – with Tesla Megapack – just broke ground

Electrek

Solar energy company Arevon Energy and San Diego Community Power have broken ground on the Vikings Energy Farm, one of the first solar peaker plants in the US. more… The post One of the US’s first solar peaker plants – with Tesla Megapack – just broke ground appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla has fully overtaken BMW for US’ luxury crown, new data confirms

Teslarati

New data has confirmed that Tesla has indeed overtaken BMW as the United States’ top luxury vehicle maker in 2022. The race was not close either, especially considering the trends exhibited by the two companies. While speculations were already high that Tesla ended 2022 as the country’s number one luxury car maker, new data from Experian has now confirmed these estimates.

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NIO's power products get support from innovation initiative in Europe

CN EV Post

NIO announced that it has joined the Horizon Europe program with 26 partners and received funding for research and development of energy storage systems in electric mobility services. The post NIO's power products get support from innovation initiative in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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