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Researchers in China report 711.3 Wh/kg Li-ion battery cell

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In a paper in Chinese Physical Letters , researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences report manufacturing practical pouch-type rechargeable lithium batteries with a gravimetric energy density of 711.3 Wh⋅kg −1 and a volumetric energy density of 1653.65 Wh⋅L −1. Current advanced practical lithium-ion batteries have an energy density of around 300 Wh⋅kg −1.

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Survey: Growing portion of US shoppers are rejecting EVs

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Despite strong EV sales growth, the ratio of U.S. car shoppers uninterested in buying an EV is increasing, according to a new J.D. Power survey. "Top-line metrics on overall EV market share, availability and affordability have been on a long-term upward trend," J.D. Power said in a statement, "but beneath those headline numbers we are starting to.

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Tesla Model Y Now Cheaper Than Average U.S. Vehicle

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Throughout the year, Tesla has set the bar for vehicle pricing in the auto industry, as many automakers work to scale their first few electric vehicles.

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The US offshore wind’s pipeline is now 51+ GW – here’s where it’s happening

Electrek

The US offshore wind industry’s rapidly growing pipeline is made up of 51,377 megawatts (MW) of expected capacity, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association. more… The post The US offshore wind’s pipeline is now 51+ GW – here’s where it’s happening appeared first on Electrek.

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Major deposits of rare earth elements reported at Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Wyoming

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In association with researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and analysts at mining consultancy Weir International, metallurgical coal producer Ramaco Resources released an independent Exploration Target report with technical assessment of rare earth elements (REE) found at its Brook Mine in Wyoming. Following eighteen months of extensive core drilling and independent chemical analysis, NETL researchers and Ramaco now believe that the Brook Mine pr

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Lordstown indicates Foxconn may be backing out of deal

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Lordstown Motors on Monday warned that Taiwan's Foxconn may be looking to back out of a crucial funding deal that would keep the electric truck maker running—and that it might go bankrupt if the issue isn't resolved. In a regulatory filing first reported by CNBC, Lordstown said it received a letter from Foxconn on April 21 alleging that the.

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Comment on NIO rumored to officially launch new ES6 on May 24 by CARS CARS CARS

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Won't make any difference to the share price. If demand is low why wait till end of the month to launch. Launch at the beginning of the month for goodness sakes.

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Stanford researchers make ammonia from air and water microdroplets

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Stanford researchers, with a colleague from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, have developed a simple and environmentally sound way to make ammonia with tiny droplets of water and nitrogen from the air. An open-access paper on their work is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Water (H 2 O) microdroplets are sprayed onto a magnetic iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) and Nafion-coated graphite mesh using compressed N 2 or air as the nebulizing gas.

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Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to Ocean EV by 2024

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The Fisker Ocean electric SUV will get swappable batteries from startup Ample by 2024, Fisker announced Tuesday. But the partnership will target fleets initially. "With today’s announcement drivers can now look forward to a combination of award-winning design and affordability in the Fisker Ocean," a company release said, "powered by the.

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CALB Introduces U-Shaped Battery Technology

CleanTechnica EVs

A new so-called U-shaped battery from CALB is set to challenge CATL's Qilin and Tesla's 4680 batteries once it goes into production.

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

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Get A Tesla If You Want To See AI That’s “Trying To Kill You”: Steve Wozniak

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Apple’s co-founder had some harsh words to say about Tesla’s self-driving claims.

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Bosch to acquire US chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5B in Roseville site

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Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips. The technology company plans to acquire assets of the US chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, based in Roseville, California. With a workforce of 250, the company is a foundry for application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs. Currently, it mainly develops and produces large volumes of chips on 200-millimeter silicon wafers for applications in the mobility, telecommunications, energy, and life sciences industries.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes sideways with e-Corner tech, in-wheel motors

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Hyundai’s affiliate technology supplier, Hyundai Mobis, has shown its e-Corner modular steering and propulsion system for EVs in real-world testing, and it’s just released a bit more about what the system will allow dynamically. Put simply, it could dramatically change the maneuverability of electrified urban vehicles, driven or not.

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Norway Continues To Grow Plugin Share With 3rd Month Above 90%

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Norway increased its plugin electric vehicle market share to 91.1% in April 2023, up from 84.2% year-on-year. The auto market is still settling down after policy changes that came in at the start of the year. Overall auto volume was 8,976 units, down 7.7% year-on-year. The bestselling vehicle was, again, the Tesla Model Y.

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

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Comment on NIO sues vlogger for $290,000 for spreading false information by Tim Manriquez

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He should have been made to pay more!! I'm so sick of these people spouting crap about a great car company that makes an excellent product that looks amazing, in an attempt to get the stock price to drop so they can short it and make a few bucks. They do damage to the company's reputation, while risking many employee's job who have families to support.

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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

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At ACT Expo in Anaheim, Shell announced that Shell Starship 3.0 will be updated with a Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) that will run on Shell Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Demonstration runs will be conducted this summer. The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants.

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Saab braintrust created Emily GT electric car, now mothballed

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An electric sedan prototype developed by failed Saab savior NEVS, showcasing in-wheel motors, has surfaced in the wake of the company's shutdown. NEVS bought the remains of Saab after the Swedish automaker went bankrupt in 2011. It once planned to launch a series of four electric vehicles for China, all built on the Phoenix platform that was going.

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Boulder, Colorado, Buys First Electric Fire Engine

CleanTechnica EVs

Here at CleanTechnica, we cover electric buses a lot. The stories generally aren’t that interesting, largely because we’re covering the buses themselves, and not the occupants. In some cities, you’re practically guaranteed to never be bored on a bus (and that may or may not be a good thing).

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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 crushes yet another Supercharger milestone

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Tesla has reached a global Supercharger placement milestone after expanding in key markets, making it easier than ever to charge your Tesla. For those who have never driven an electric vehicle, one of the primary concerns of EV ownership is access to charging no matter where they would like to go. Now, Tesla has announced that it is one step closer to thoroughly addressing this concern, if it hasn’t already , as it announced on Twitter that it now operates over 5,000 Supercharger sites glo

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ZF introduces electric high speed air compressor for fuel-cells in partnership with Liebherr

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ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has introduced a new high-speed electric air compressor for fuel cells. ZF also announced this to be an exclusive development agreement with the Liebherr Group’s Aerospace & Transportation product segment. The partners will develop advanced fuel cell air compressor systems for their respective customer bases, with ZF exclusively equipping commercial vehicles.

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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius looks like an electric sequel but fits the hybrid franchise

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Recently having a 2023 Toyota Prius for a week, for up-close scrutiny and drive time, reminded me of the big Hollywood movie franchises that help keep us entertained across decades and generations. Just like all the movies to come from Star Wars, James Bond, Marvel, or Fast and Furious, there may be fresh faces, a futuristic new look, some new.

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Get a Tesla if you want to learn about AI trying to kill you, says Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak

Electrek

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak had some harsh words for Tesla’s self-driving effort; he said in an interview that people who want to study “AI trying to kill you” should “get a Tesla.” more… The post Get a Tesla if you want to learn about AI trying to kill you, says Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid faces its toughest drag race opponent yet

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A Tesla Model S has taken on a highly modified Audi R8, producing nearly 1,400 horsepower, in one of the closest drag races yet. Thanks to its incredible off-the-line speed, the Tesla Model S, specifically the Model S Plaid, has become an icon within the drag racing world. Not only does the Tesla easily crush essentially every sedan available on the market today, but it takes some of the most expensive one-of-one hypercars to come even close.

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REE Automotive unveils P7-C Chassis Cab; new addition to P7 electric truck lineup

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REE Automotive revealed P7-C, a Class 4 chassis cab offering a new cabin design built on REE’s P7 modular electric platform. ( Earlier post.) The P7-C is a Class 4 chassis cab designed to meet the requirements for the Inflation Reduction Act incentives, which are more substantial for EVs Class 4 and above and meets market demand for the ability to simplify vocational upfits.

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Daimler plans $650M US charging and hydrogen network for big rigs

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Daimler Truck North America announced a $650 million joint venture to develop charging and hydrogen-fueling infrastructure for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Called Greenlane, the joint venture was started in 2022 by Daimler, utility NextEra Energy Resources, and investment firm BlackRock Alternatives. It plans to add charging.

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NIO says it’s not afraid of Tesla and will challenge VW with affordable EVs in Europe

Electrek

In an increasingly competitive electric car market, EV startup NIO believes it’s well-positioned to hit its goal of becoming profitable this year. NIO is set to launch two new brands, one of which will be aimed at VW in Europe with a starting price below 30,000 euros (about $33,165), but the EV startup has other plans to take on Tesla. more… The post NIO says it’s not afraid of Tesla and will challenge VW with affordable EVs in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk predicts Starship will be ready for another launch in just 6-8 weeks

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that it would likely take about six to eight weeks to get the infrastructure prepared before Starship could launch again, at least from a pad standpoint. Musk shared the update in a recent Twitter Spaces conversation. During the Twitter Spaces session, Elon Musk noted that the outcome of the Starship flight test was generally in line with his expectations and perhaps even slightly exceeded them.

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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT. Electrogenic’s range of drop-in packages already includes UK-developed solutions for automotive icons such as the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, classic Porsche 911 and Triumph S

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Redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper Electric adds driving range, space

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The next-generation electric Mini will add more space, and potentially more driving range, in an upcoming redesign, the brand revealed Thursday. The redesigned Mini Cooper Electric, as it's referred to in a press release from Mini parent BMW, is expected to arrive for the 2025 model year. In addition to a replacement for the current Mini Cooper.

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EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration

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Great news: 9.5% of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs.

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Alfa Romeo introducing larger electric SUV to the US because ‘Tesla is kicking everyone’s ass’

Electrek

Italian luxury automaker Alfa Romeo is gearing up for an all-electric future by 2027. The company plans to release its first electric car next year, followed by its first dedicated EV in 2025. Meanwhile, Alfa Romeo has more significant plans to take on Tesla in North America, including plans for a larger electric SUV in 2027. more… The post Alfa Romeo introducing larger electric SUV to the US because ‘Tesla is kicking everyone’s ass’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Daimler Truck launches RIZON medium-duty electric trucks in the US

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The Daimler Truck group launched a line of electric trucks in the US market under the new brand name RIZON. The RIZON brand and its vehicle offerings will be presented to the public for the first time at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, scheduled to run from May 1-4, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Three model variants, the e18L, e16L, and the e16M, will be the first trucks available under the RIZON brand.

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Ford Mach-E with LFP battery: 250 miles, starting at $44,795

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Ford has already promised that it will be ramping up production rates for its Mustang Mach-E electric car. But earlier this week it delivered an added perk that wasn’t already anticipated: another price cut. With it, pricing drops on all of the Mustang Mach-E electric cars by as much as $3,700—factoring in a mandatory destination fee.

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