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How EV Drivers Can Save by Charging on Solar

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are cleaner, quieter, and cheaper to maintain than gas-powered vehicles. But one overlooked benefit is that EVs allow drivers to control the price of their fuel. By going solar, you can set your own rate for electricity and save tens of thousands of dollars in EV charging costs.

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Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035

Green Car Congress

Independent research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy estimates that there are about 91 planned hydrogen pipeline projects in the world, totaling 30,300 kilometers and due to come online by around 2035. Today, more than 4,300 kilometers already exists for hydrogen transportation with more than 90% located in Europe and North America, the company notes.

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500-mile Ram 1500 REV: Will it be upstaged by range-extended XR?

Green Car Reports

Last week at the New York auto show, Ram wowed with a new goal post for electric trucks: a targeted range of 500 miles for its 2025 Ram 1500 REV. That range number, introduced by Ram Brand CEO Mike Koval Jr., could make the 1500 REV king of the EV hill in what matters most to many shoppers, and second only to the Lucid Air sedan’s 516 miles.

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Tesla Semi price at around $250,000 per unit: report

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The Tesla Semi is already being delivered to customers, but a lot of information about the production version of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler is still under wraps. Following the delivery of more Tesla Semi units to PepsiCo earlier this week, however, some details about the vehicle were shared. Among the most interesting aspects of the Tesla Semi is its cost, especially considering that electric vehicles tend to be more expensive than their combustion-powered counterparts.

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

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Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo

Electrek

Tesla has delivered a new fleet of up to 21 Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo as the automaker slowly ramps up the much-delayed vehicle program. more… The post Tesla delivers a new fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford reveals E-Transit Courier

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Ford Pro recently revealed the E-Transit Courier, a ground-up new all-electric commercial vehicle. Extending Ford Pro’s line-up of electrified and connected cargo vans, the new E‑Transit Courier is fully integrated with Ford Pro’s platform of software and connected services for efficient operation including end-to-end charging solutions and management tools from Ford Pro Software.

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Tesla posts more Cybertruck jobs based in Texas

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As Tesla enters Q2 2023, it prepares to start Cybertruck production. Recently, Tesla posted more Cybertruck jobs based in its Texas HQ. With Easter in the past, Tesla is inching closer to the start of initial production for the Cybertruck, which is expected to start this summer. Gigafactory Texas has been a bubble of activity since the beginning of the year, starting with the assembly of its 9,000-ton Giga Press for the Cybertruck’s origami-like exoskeleton.

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Scania launches first all-electric standard car transporter with eight-car capacity

Electrek

Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is expanding its zero-emission lineup by introducing the first Scania P 25 all-electric auto transporter. The 42-ton electric vehicle hauler could play a critical role in cutting emissions from the transportation industry. more… The post Scania launches first all-electric standard car transporter with eight-car capacity appeared first on Electrek.

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Honeywell introduces Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier

Green Car Congress

Honeywell UOP has introduced its Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), a solution that enables the long-distance transportation of clean hydrogen. This cost-effective solution can help meet the growing requirements for hydrogen use across various industries by leveraging existing refinery and transportation infrastructure. While hydrogen is expected to play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, at standard conditions, it is a flammable gas with low density and cannot be transpo

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Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of Crown

Green Car Reports

The Toyota Crown lineup is due to expand with hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as multiple body styles, Toyota confirmed Wednesday—although it hasn't yet confirmed what is coming to the U.S. The Crown returned to the U.S. for the 2023 model year with hybrid powertrains and a raised-sedan body style Toyota now refers.

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

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Tesla Cybertruck Mega Frunk confirmed in production beta photo

Teslarati

Last month, 13-time Tesla owner and early TSLA investor Matthew Donegan-Ryan shared a rather interesting tidbit about the Cybertruck’s production version. According to the longtime TSLA investor, the all-electric pickup truck will be fitted with a frunk that’s unlike any other in Tesla’s existing lineup. A recently shared image has seemingly confirmed this statement.

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First video of Tesla Cybertruck’s absurdly large windshield wiper in action

Electrek

We’ve finally seen a video of a Cybertruck windshield wiper in action, which should put rest to the debate of whether or not the absurdly large wiper is functional or not. more… The post First video of Tesla Cybertruck’s absurdly large windshield wiper in action appeared first on Electrek.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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A new survey of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers conducted by Ducker Carlisle concludes that as electric vehicles continue to enter the mass market, aluminum demand will grow through the end of the decade. The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) fr

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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Geely's Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely's Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric Zeekr brand's lineup.

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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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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

Teslarati

Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops. By developing so much of its technology in-house, it has quickly built up a considerable contingent of developers and engineers who are maximizing the use of its physical technology.

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Wind and solar achieve a record high of 12% of global electricity in 2022

Electrek

Wind and solar reached a record 12% of global electricity in 2022, up from 10% in 2021, according to a report launched today by energy think tank Ember – and experts predict that power sector emissions have peaked. more… The post Wind and solar achieve a record high of 12% of global electricity in 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Mullen to begin testing Linghang solid-state polymer battery technology in vehicles on US roads in Q4 2023

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Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, has integrated solid-state polymer battery technology into Mullen’s commercial Class 1 EV cargo van program. Currently, the Mullen Class 1 EV cargo van features a 46 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a 110-mile range. It is expected that the solid-state polymer technology will deliver more than 200 miles of range on a full charge for the Mullen Class 1 EV cargo van.

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Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America aside

Green Car Reports

Walmart plans to build its own EV fast-charging network, in what reads as an aspiration to create something much larger than what it currently has with Electrify America. The company on Thursday announced plans to install "thousands" of chargers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide by 2030. That's in addition to almost 1,300 fast.

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NIO ET5 ranks 7th in top-selling premium sedan list in China with 6,437 Mar sales

CN EV Post

The models ahead of the ET5 are all from German luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG The ET5, which has been the main seller for NIO (NYSE: NIO) in recent months, saw its position unchanged in a premium sedan ranking last month. With 6,437 retail sales in March, the ET5 ranked No. 7 in China for premium sedan sales starting at more than 300,000 yuan ($43,560), according to a list released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

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Tesla launches ‘next-gen Megapack controls platform,’ slams competitors in the process

Electrek

Tesla has launched its “next-gen Megapack controls platform,” which it claims enables faster deployment and commissioning of large-scale energy storage systems than its competitors. more… The post Tesla launches ‘next-gen Megapack controls platform,’ slams competitors in the process appeared first on Electrek.

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Researchers devise seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer for turning seawater into hydrogen

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University with collaborators at the University of Oregon and Manchester Metropolitan University have developed a seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer. The design proved successful in generating hydrogen gas without producing large amounts of harmful byproducts.

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Hyundai Kona EV, Walmart charging network, EV efficiency and EPA rules: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Hyundai has a new entry-level EV on the way. Walmart is getting in the charging business, and it’s big. And should the EPA reward more efficient EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with a smaller 48.6-kwh battery and an expected range near 200 miles, it.

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NIO to launch new ET7 at Shanghai auto show besides new ES6

CN EV Post

This is the first time NIO has mentioned the existence of the new ET7, after rumors began to emerge last month. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG (A NIO ET7 on display at the 2021 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: CnEVPost) NIO (NYSE: NIO) will launch the new ET7 at the Shanghai auto show next week, in addition to the launch of the new ES6. "At Auto Shanghai 2023, we are bringing the NIO House to the show floor once again," the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced today.

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BMW EV sales more than doubled in Q1 and will remain the ‘main growth driver’ in 2023

Electrek

Despite overall sales slipping 1.5% in the first quarter, the BMW Group sold over 64,000 fully electric vehicles, up over 80% from last year. In an impressive showing, BMW brand EV sales more than doubled (+112.3%) in Q1 and will remain the “main growth driver” this year. more… The post BMW EV sales more than doubled in Q1 and will remain the ‘main growth driver’ in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. With the optimal driver experience of extreme fast charging in mind, StoreDot’s technology has reached sufficient charging and discharging cycles that it will enable vehicle manufacturers to include a smaller battery pack.

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Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickup

Green Car Reports

With the pending arrival of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric truck, joining the market alongside the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Silverado EV, and Rivian R1T, there will be no shortage of fully electric full-size truck offerings. But is there a future for compact or mid-size electric trucks, in the form of a small electric pickup.

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Tesla improves interface with customization, new features in massive update

Teslarati

Tesla is shipping Software Update 2023.12 to select employees today with a variety of new interface improvements and features that are aimed toward customization and ease of access. Tesla has been making a recent effort to vastly improve both its vehicles and App with new features. In-vehicle updates have included a new version of the Owner’s Manual, a revision to the cabin heat system that improves its functionality, and navigation fixes.

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Tesla is about to launch a big new software update with new features and UI upgrades

Electrek

Tesla is about to launch a big new software update that includes a few new features and a lot of user interface upgrades. more… The post Tesla is about to launch a big new software update with new features and UI upgrades appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford to invest C$1.8 billion in Oakville complex for EV manufacturing in Canada

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Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada. The campus, to be renamed Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex, will begin to retool and modernize in the second quarter of 2024 to prepare for production of next-generation EVs.

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EPA might ensure 60% EV sales by 2030, align with California

Green Car Reports

The EPA is expected to propose stricter emissions rules that would ensure more than half of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are electric, The New York Times reports. The proposal would not mandate a specific percentage of EV sales, but would set emissions limits so stringent that it would essentially force automakers to ensure that EVs.

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UK: Battery Electric Vehicles Reached A Record Monthly High Of 46,626 Units In March

Electric Cars Report

UK new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best ‘new plate month’ performance since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase saw 287,825 units delivered, the eighth consecutive month of growth for the new car market, as supply […] The post UK: Battery Electric Vehicles Reached A Record Monthly High Of 46,626 Units In March appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Rivian wants to add even more utility with secret truck bed compartments

Electrek

If your truck bed isn’t cutting it with limited storage and functionality, Rivian ‘s new patent could change that. The EV maker’s latest patent application describes a “movable panel” on the truck bed, providing secret storage compartments and utility surfaces for work or play. more… The post Rivian wants to add even more utility with secret truck bed compartments appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla to build new Megafactory in Shanghai to produce Megapack energy storage system

CN EV Post

The Megafactory is planned to initially produce up to 10,000 units of commercial energy storage batteries per year, with an energy storage scale of nearly 40 GWh, and the product will be available to the global markets. (Image credit: Shanghai Lingang special area administration) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is bringing its other major business, energy storage, to China after its electric vehicle (EV) business saw great success here.

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Tesla Broke 2 Important Quarterly Records In Q1

CleanTechnica EVs

The first three months of the year were eventful for Tesla, to say the least, with sweeping price drops and the announcement of a new gigafactory in Mexico. Through all of it, Tesla has continued to increase its sales and production, clinching two significant quarterly records in Q1.

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