Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. The overhead EV Charging Busway enables fleets to expand and reconfigure infrastructure with no concrete work required—often the biggest cost when deploying EV charging for fleets.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla allegedly equipped its electric cars with misleading range displays and then suppressed owner complaints, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the report alleges that, about a decade ago, Tesla began equipping cars with range-estimating algorithms that showed "rosy" projections.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Bike campers were once novelties, often thrown together as simple DIY affairs , but recent models are bringing a new level of quality and professionalism to these quirky trailers. The Finnish-designed Hupi trailer is the latest offering to showcase a surprisingly high-end design. more… The post Solar-powered towable electric bike camper includes bedroom and dinette appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

An enormous vehicle carrier that caught fire at sea earlier this week appears to have far more electric vehicles on board than first suggested. This ship, christened the Fremantle Highway, was first reported aflame off the Dutch coast a couple of days ago. Initial information hinted there were at least 25 EVs on its manifest and that the conflagration likely began at or near one of those cars.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Ballard Power Systems received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). These eighteen, 200 kW fuel cell engines (3.6 MW total) are planned for delivery in 2023 and will support the expansion of CPKC’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program. Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with 20 fuel cell engines for use in three different types of locomotives, with combined fuel cell power of 4MW.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2023

GM brought back the Chevrolet Bolt EV this week—as a future affordable EV product peg for the company's product plan. While the timeline is yet to be disclosed for the revamped Bolt EV, the timeline for the current Bolt EV disappearing from dealerships remains confirmed. In April, GM disclosed that it would discontinue the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8 Fun in the Last Pony Car Ford says people buy the Mustang for its looks. Maybe, but after driving the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and EcoBoost Performance Package, the Mustang GT V8 with the automatic and 6-speed manual, it becomes clear pretty fast they will fall in love with their Mustang for the performance.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Global research and advisory firm Aranca has launched the Green Hydrogen Hub —an interactive online tool that tracks all green hydrogen proejcts that have come into operations since 2018. It currently is tracking 461 projects. Users can register to gain full access to 10,000+ datapoints showcased on the platform. The tool has a number of uses.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2023

Tesla delivered more cars than Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023, demonstrating the strong momentum of EVs in the largest U.S. new-car market. Toyota has been the longtime best-selling brand in California, but its 67,482 registrations for Q2 were just behind Tesla's 69,212 registrations, according to a California New Car Dealers.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Kia is set to unveil its newest electric vehicle next month in China at the annual Chengdu Motor Show. The Kia EV5 will be a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y with an expected starting price of around 50 million won (roughly $40,000). more… The post Kia EV5 $40K electric SUV to be revealed next month in China, direct aim at Tesla Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

This month Xcelerate Auto is launching a first-of-its kind product for the EV space. It’s an extended EV battery warranty that not only covers the EV’s battery and drive unit, but aims to improve the EV ownership experience in every way. “We take that goal seriously,” explains KJ Gimbel, Xcelerate’s CEO and founder.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

LiquidPiston, a developer of efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, has been awarded an $8.3-million contract by Parsons Corporation to integrate its recently launched high-performance rotary X-Engine, the XTS-210 ( earlier post ), into a lightweight, compact 10 kW generator set to be field-tested by the Army, delivering unmatched power flexibility and portability to the warfighter.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2023

Nissan is recalling 2018-2023 Leaf electric cars to address a potential issue that could cause vehicles to accelerate unintentionally after using cruise control. The recall covers Leafs manufactured from September 29, 2017, to March 15, 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall population of 66,159.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s range getting exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, and more. We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility Show 2023 September 5th – 10th as both Media sponsors and attendees.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

Infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges for EVs right now. The cost of buying an EV is pretty close to what the average sales price is for an ICE vehicle (and cheaper once you consider EV cost savings), and the used market is shaping up to provide electric cars at nearly all income levels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Lithium-metal solid-state battery company QuantumScape (QS) announced that it is working closely with a prospective launch customer in the automotive sector for the first commercial QS product. QS previously disclosed customer sampling agreements with six automakers and a stationary storage provider as well as product tests with some of the largest consumer electronics players in the world, but this is the first time the company has revealed that it’s actively engaging with a launch partner.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2023

Porsche earlier this week revealed more than just a first look at its lounge-like road-trip fast-charging stations, to be laid out along some top routes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Within details for these design-savvy charging oases there was a bigger technology reveal: Its EVs in the future, it hinted, may charge above 300 kw and.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. The terms of the transfer and the email campaign make it clear that what CEO Elon Musk presented as an “offer of amnesty” is nothing more than Tesla pulling a demand trigger to boost sales. more… The post Tesla starts email campaign for FSD transfer: demand trigger rather than doing the right thing appeared first on Electrek.

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JULY 28, 2023

The European Union has approved a new rules package for EV fast charging that requires there be a facility with at least 150 kW of power along all major transportation routes every 60 kilometers (37 miles) by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

Toyota is developing a regenerative fuel cell for the manned pressurized rover (nicknamed the “ Lunar Cruiser ”) for the lunar polar exploration mission (LUPEX), part of projects led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). ( Earlier post.) During an update on the development status, Ken Yamashita, Project Head for the Lunar Exploration Mobility Works Project, noted that the technologies under development and being fine-tuned for the lunar rover will be applied back on Earth.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2023

Roughly a decade after opening its first company-owned stores, Tesla is still fighting direct-sales bans in some states. In Connecticut, it's skirting one such ban by locating a store in a Native American casino. The Mohegan Sun casino on Wednesday announced that Tesla will open a "sales and delivery center" at the casino's mall, with customers.

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Innovation News Network

JULY 28, 2023

Learn why graphene and other layered materials have great potential for numerous next-generation biomedical technologies. The post Developments in graphene-based biomedical technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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JULY 28, 2023

Tesla has added sign-ups to demo drives to its owner referral program; it now reward owners for singing up people to test drive Tesla vehicles. more… The post Tesla adds demo drives to its referral program appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

Amprius Technologies announced that its high-density silicon anode batteries played a significant role in powering BAE Systems first successful stratospheric flight trial. PHASA-35, the High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) designed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary Prismatic Ltd., is planned to operate above the weather and conventional air traffic.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 23, 2023

EV range loss in cold weather is well documented, but EVs may have an advantage over internal-combustion cars when driving in hot weather with the air conditioning blasting. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, analyzed data from 7,500 vehicles to see if hot temperatures and air conditioner use affected range. The.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

How to Safely and Effectively Use a Car Pressure Washer Tips to Keep Your Car Clean and You Safe This article may contain affiliate links. A car pressure washer is a powerful tool that can make car cleaning an easy and efficient task. However, using it safely and effectively is crucial to avoid damage to your vehicle or injury to yourself. This article will guide you through the essential steps and precautions to ensure safe and effective usage of a car pressure washer , allowing you to achieve

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 28, 2023

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially started building its first electric vehicle manufacturing site in the US, located within the Triangle Innovation Point in Chatham County, North Carolina. The plant, which has a Phase 1 total investment of up to $2 billion USD, spans an area of approximately 1,800 acres and is divided into […] The post VinFast breaks ground on North Carolina electric vehicle factory appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2023

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with Circularise , a blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of their technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end. Generating and reporting Scope 3 emissions is notably complex and confronted by challenges with availability of reliable data.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 24, 2023

Republican lawmakers are seeking to block stricter emissions rules that would require more EVs, even as many Republican-led states stand to benefit from new manufacturing jobs related to the EV boom. A bill in the House of Representatives called the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act was introduced in March and advanced from the House.

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Innovation News Network

JULY 28, 2023

Seven world-leading car manufacturers are uniting to create an EV charging network in North America with 30,000 high-powered chargers. The post Coalition of seven leading automakers to develop high-powered EV charging network in North America appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

The next time you get pulled over, it could be by Ford’s new electric police trucks that are beginning to hit the streets across the US. more… The post Watch out: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV electric Police trucks are hitting US streets appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

The BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. Based on the concept of open innovation, all BMW’s R&D functions in China have been merged together under one roof for efficient collaboration and high-speed performance.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2023

Road-trip charging of electric cars doesn’t have to be so hard. That’s what Tesla has essentially proven with its Supercharger network, but as of yet, no other network has come close to providing the same level of reliability or uptime, or a consistent experience. That, and the mammoth charging infrastructure buildout necessary to.

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