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Tesla is building four enormous Supercharger locations in California

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Tesla is currently building four enormous Supercharger locations in California. Tesla is building four Supercharger locations in California after recieving grants from the California state government. According to the grant requirements, the Supercharger locations must support both Tesla and CCS charging, and Tesla has acknowledged that at least 50 percent of the chargers will have CCS capabilities.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

Green Car Congress

Motivated by the need to eliminate expensive rare-earth magnets in utility-scale direct-drive wind turbines, Sandia National Laboratories researchers have developed a fundamentally new type of rotary electrical contact. Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines. Sandia’s Twistact technology takes a novel approach to transmitting electrical current between a stationary and rotating frame, or between two rotating

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Bridgestone aims to make natural-rubber tires from a sustainable American southwest crop

Green Car Reports

To make tire production more sustainable, Bridgestone is turning to a desert shrub called guayule as a source of natural rubber. Native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, guayule is a heat-tolerant source of natural rubber that can be used to make tires, Bridgestone said in a recent press release. Natural rubber can be.

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NIO sees first swap station roll off line in Europe as Hungarian plant goes into operation

CN EV Post

The first battery swap station made by NIO Power Europe Plant will be shipped to Germany. The post NIO sees first swap station roll off line in Europe as Hungarian plant goes into operation 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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My Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a fail

Electrek

I went on my first test drive of Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69.2, the latest big FSD software update, and unfortunately, it was a fail. more…. The post My Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a fail appeared first on Electrek.

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ZF and Freudenberg partner on fuel cell drives

Green Car Congress

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division announced a joint development agreement with fuel cell and battery systems supplier, Freudenberg e-Power Systems. The partners will develop clean e-Drive ‘powerpack’ solutions, consisting of a fuel cell and drivetrain system, as well as share components for a variety of applications. The partnership combines the core competencies of two companies with Freudenberg’s expertise in fuel cell and battery systems and ZF’s electric components including d

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NIO opens second store in Norway as it approaches first anniversary in local presence

CN EV Post

To date, a total of 889 NIO vehicles have been registered in Norway, including 880 ES8s and 9 ET7s. The post NIO opens second store in Norway as it approaches first anniversary in local presence appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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“Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries

The Driven EV News

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm says Australia can play role in the growing EV and battery sector, but it will take teamwork of private and government stakeholders. The post “Time to act is now:” Tesla chair says Australia can and should make EVs and batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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International Seabed Authority greenlights seabed nodule collection trials by Metals Company

Green Car Congress

The Metals Company (TMC), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules ( earlier post ), announced that the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has completed its review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan (EMMP) submitted by TMC subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), and recommended that NORI proceed with its forthcoming collector test.

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35 states get the green light for $7.5 billion national EV charging network

Green Car Reports

President Biden, in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, confirmed that the federal government is releasing a first round of funding to 35 states to start installing EV charging hardware on the way to a 500,000-charger U.S. network. As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed out in a release, the 35 states given the green light are.

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

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SpaceX rolls out “high-performance” satellite internet for residential users

Teslarati

Back in February, SpaceX introduced a high-performance satellite internet solution that was specifically designed for businesses. The higher-tier kit is a step above the standard Starlink system, with its larger dish that features double the antenna capability to its faster internet speeds. Inasmuch as the service was attractive, however, there was one issue: it costs a whopping $2,500 for the high-performance satellite internet system and a very premium $500 per month for the service itself.

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Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 station with Megapack and solar gives a glimpse at the future

Electrek

Tesla’s first known Supercharger V4 station is coming to Arizona, and the plans include a Megapack and solar array – giving us a glimpse at the future of charging. read more. The post Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 station with Megapack and solar gives a glimpse at the future appeared first on Electrek.

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Benchmark: world needs more than 300 new mines by 2035 to keep up with Li-ion battery demand; need for recycling

Green Car Congress

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to grow six-fold by 2032, according to Benchmark. Accordingly, the world needs more than 300 new mines to be built by 2035 if raw material supply is to keep up with this demand, according to a new analysis by Benchmark. However, recycling could help reduce the number of mines needed. Without recycling, for example, we will need 62 cobalt mining projects by 2035, according to Benchmark; with recycling, this falls to 38.

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40-mpg CR-V Hybrid, most aerodynamic production car, natural-rubber tires: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Honda CR-V Hybrid gets a price—and better gas mileage in some versions. Natural-rubber tires could be made from a sustainable crop in the U.S. And what’s the most aerodynamic production car in the world? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid earns 40 mpg, Honda has revealed—with the addition of.

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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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Hacked verified Twitter accounts continue to spam Elon Musk

Teslarati

Despite calling out Twitter for its seeming lack of interest in doing something about the bots, Elon Musk continues to be spammed by hacked verified accounts and non-verified accounts sharing links to crypto scams. While Elon Musk was sharing an update about Tesla’s latest version of FSD Beta , his account was heavily spammed by crypto scam accounts in a bot-like manner.

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Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time

Electrek

Tesla has access to all the battery cells it needs for the first time, according to Martin Viecha, the vice president of investor relations at Tesla. more…. The post Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen presents all-electric ID. XTREME off-road concept car

Green Car Congress

At the international ID. Treffen in Ticino, Switzerland, Volkswagen presented the ID. XTREME off-road concept car. The fully electric concept car with all-wheel drive system is based on the ID.4 GTX and combines the strengths of a modern SUV with the sense of adventure embodied by a rugged off-road vehicle. The ID. XTREME concept vehicle was created by the team of Andreas Reckewerth (the head of overall vehicle MEB) in the Volkswagen Development department.

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Battery firm ONE reveals cell tech for 600-mile EVs, including trucks and SUVs

Green Car Reports

Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) this week unveiled a prismatic anode-free battery cell it claims will lay the foundation for 600-mile EVs. The prototype cell will be integrated into a BMW iX prototype later this year as part of a dual-chemistry battery pack. ONE said in a press release that it's aiming for a volume-produced version of.

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Tesla “supervised” FSD could roll out to entire fleet by the end of 2022

Teslarati

Earlier this year, Elon Musk forecasted that Tesla Full Self-Driving could be released to qualified vehicles by the end of 2022. Tesla’s Senior Director of Investor Relations Martin Viecha recently noted that the company was on track to release “supervised” FSD within Musk’s predicted timeline. At an invite-only Goldman Sachs tech conference, Viecha provided information about Tesla’s plans for the next five years.

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An electric Audi R8 successor is (finally) coming around 2025

Electrek

Audi is working an all-electric successor to its R8 supercar to be released around “mid-decade,” according to a new report from Autocar. While the new EV won’t carry the R8 name, it will hold the spot at the top of the Audi lineup with higher performance than the e-tron GT. more…. The post An electric Audi R8 successor is (finally) coming around 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Siemens and Deutsche Bahn test hydrogen train and mobile fueling station for first time

Green Car Congress

Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn, and Hartmut Höppner, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), took their first ride in the Mireo Plus H hydrogen train and then demonstrated the train’s refueling procedure using a mobile hydrogen fueling station. Hydrogen technology is planned to replace diesel-powered trainsets in regional transport in the future.

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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 40-mpg crossover priced to make hybrid mainstream

Green Car Reports

Honda has confirmed a 40-mpg combined rating for the redesigned 2023 CR-V Hybrid, and it's priced the entire CR-V lineup, which now includes CR-V Hybrid Sport and Hybrid Sport Touring versions that essentially position the hybrid as the sportier choice in the lineup. The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport starts at $33,695 in front-wheel-drive form.

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SpaceX appeals FCC decision to reverse $885.5M Starlink subsidies

Teslarati

SpaceX appealed the Federal Communications Commission’s reversal of Starlink’s infrastructure award of $885.5 million. The appeal was filed electronically and hand-delivered to FCC Secretary Marlene Dortch. In the executive summary, it said that the decision to exclude Starlink from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) was flawed in both matters of law and policy.

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Deep Learning Could Bring the Concert Experience Home

Cars That Think

Now that recorded sound has become ubiquitous, we hardly think about it. From our smartphones, smart speakers, TVs, radios, disc players, and car sound systems, it’s an enduring and enjoyable presence in our lives. In 2017, a survey by the polling firm Nielsen suggested that some 90 percent of the U.S. population listens to music regularly and that, on average, they do so 32 hours per week.

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Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor has secured $3.5 million in 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy five XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks in California. The XCIENT Fuel Cell 6x4 tractor model participating in the demonstration is equipped with a 180 kW fuel cell system and e-motor with a maximum output of 350 kW.

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Ford aims to make EV markups and haggling history with dealership rules starting in 2024

Green Car Reports

During its annual dealership meeting in Las Vegas, Ford unveiled new rules for selling EVs under its Model E business unit that could put an end to markups and haggling—although they require significant upfront investment by dealers. Ford earlier this year split itself into three business units, with Model E focused on electric passenger.

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Ford wants dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices

Teslarati

Ford Motor Company has a tough challenge for its dealers selling electric vehicles. The automaker wants its dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices, according to a report from Reuters. Ford CEO Jim Farley is planning to share a strategy that he hopes will convince dealers to cut up to $2,000 from the cost of delivering EVs to its customers.

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EV street sweepers may be coming to your city, courtesy of Ideanomics and GEP

Electrek

Street sweepers play a critical role in keeping our streets clean and safe. However, on top of brushing dust particles into the air, they also produce harmful emissions. Ideanomics now has a solution for this by using its electric platform to power the next generation of EV street sweepers. more…. The post EV street sweepers may be coming to your city, courtesy of Ideanomics and GEP appeared first on Electrek.

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A Nissan LEAF Can Power Your Home With This New Charger

CleanTechnica EVs

As long as I’ve been reading and writing about electric vehicles, people have been eager to see electric vehicles power homes and grids (instead of just grids and homes powering electric cars). There are reasons why this vehicle-to-grid technology is not commonplace across the electric vehicle market, and I’ll get back to that in a […].

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How Lucid leaps past Tesla with smaller motors

Green Car Reports

Lucid Motors calls its motor design miniaturized, and it’s long boasted that the light and “impossibly compact” motor in its Air electric sedan is lean enough to fit into an airplane carry-on. Lean and small is only one aspect, however. Lucid’s motors weigh just 67 pounds each and are capable of generating 670 hp—yes.

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Volvo Trucks starts production of electric semis

Teslarati

Volvo Trucks has announced that they have begun production of their all-electric semi-trucks. According to a press release from the company, Volvo Trucks is beginning production of their all-electric heavy trucks that they will sell in Europe. The trucks are being produced at the company’s Tuve facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will soon be made at the brand’s Ghent, Belgium plant as well.

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Number of Tesla supercharger stations globally grows 34% in a year

Electric Cars Report

Tesla’s reign as the leading global electric vehicle manufacturer is reflected in the company’s other related segments, such as supercharger stations. Notably, the company has recorded increased installation of supercharger stations as more jurisdictions embrace EVs. According to data compiled by Finbold, as of Q2 2022, Tesla had 3,971 supercharger stations globally, recording a year-over-year (YoY) […] The post Number of Tesla supercharger stations globally grows 34% in a year appeared fi

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NIO starts showing vehicle wait times with ET5 at up to 23 weeks

CN EV Post

Consumers ordering the ET5 now have to wait about 5-6 months, for the ES7 it's 13-15 weeks and for the ET7 it's 11-13 weeks. The post NIO starts showing vehicle wait times with ET5 at up to 23 weeks appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Nissan Leaf EV batteries' long lifetime is pushing recovery and recycling farther off

Green Car Reports

Nissan Leaf batteries are lasting a long time, according to an executive with the automaker, and that may push mass reuse and recycling further into the future. "Almost all of the batteries we've made are still in cars," Nissan UK marketing director Nic Thomas said last month in an interview with Forbes (via Charged EVs). Recall that Nissan was.

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