Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2023

Fiat has introduced two new EVs: the Fiat 600e , marking a return to the B-segment; and the low-speed electric Topolino. New Fiat 600e. Available as a 5-door, the New Fiat 600e offers 5 seats and 15 liters of interior storage. Customers can store their personal items in the smart central tunnel—which comes with a customized cover pad and flexible cupholders—seat pockets and strategic front storage spaces.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2023

Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced that it will adopt the Tesla charging port for future EVs and a planned charging network in North America. Just as with the other brands that have committed so far—Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar—Mercedes will offer an adapter in 2024 to allow owners of current EVs to use the Tesla Supercharger.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% of the country’s automotive sector. Cox also found that about 51% of consumers are now considering the purchase of a new or second-hand EV. That’s up from 38% in 2021.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

The European Parliament adopted a set of rules today to improve the EV charging experience, focusing on easier payments, charging speed, and availability. In a separate move, the UK government is also currently proposing new rules for easier payments and charging station reliability. Both sets of rules stand to improve the EV charging experience for Europeans and possibly the rest of the world. more… The post Europe passes two big laws to make EV charging a whole lot better appeared first on Ele

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

A power generator demo unit genset, relying on a first use of FuelAdaptive engine technologies patented by ClearFlame Engine Technologies, has successfully progressed through phase one trials. The trial was conducted by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in partnership with ClearFlame and Duke Energy. In addition to a series of other tests, the genset completed a successful 24-hour continuous power test.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 10, 2023

Fisker is pointing to supplier issues as the reason behind a slow production ramp-up of its Ocean electric SUV. The company on Friday reported that just 1,022 Oceans were produced in the second quarter at contractor Magna's facility in Austria. This included a mix of customer cars and vehicles intended for "marketing and engineering purposes," a.

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2023

Tesla’s first Optimus robot displays have arrived in stores in North America. You can check the Tesla Bot in New York City right now. more… The post Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). The company reports that the successful combustion was performed on a MAN B&W two-stroke 4T50ME-X type and produced positive results with particularly promising data regarding pilot-oil amount and combustion stability. This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2023

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV gets an increase in estimated range in one configuration, General Motors announced Thursday. The Hummer EV 3X Pickup achieves a GM-estimated 381 miles of range with the largest 205-kwh battery pack, a 26-mile increase over the 2023 model year. GM estimates 359 miles for models equipped with the Extreme Off-Road Package, a.

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InsideEVs

JULY 8, 2023

The site has 12 stalls, including one for vehicles with trailers.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

It is the start of the third quarter, and true to form, Tesla China appears to be focusing its resources on its vehicle exports. As per industry watchers in China, Tesla’s insurance registrations fell to just 3,200 units in the week ending July 9. Tesla China does not post its weekly domestic sales numbers in the country, though the trend for the company’s local sales could be inferred through vehicle insurance registrations.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in containership ownership and management in collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the leading global liner shipping companies. Under the terms of the agreement, MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, will deliver 15 engine retrofit solutions for conversion of vessels powered by individual MAN B&W S90-type fuel-oil-powered engines from the Seaspan and Hapag-L

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Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2023

Caterham on Thursday revealed an EV that holds true to the light-and-lean formula that some might say is part of what defines a sports car. In the age of electric cars, those are serious challenges, and we haven’t seen an electric sports car that’s truly light and doesn’t have a supercar price since the original Tesla Roadster.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 10, 2023

To mark the 150th anniversary at the Audi site in Neckarsulm, twelve apprentices at the Four Rings electrified an iconic classic car. On July 8, trainees from the automotive mechatronics, bodywork, and vehicle construction mechanics and painting courses proudly unveiled the “EP4”. The “E” stands for electric drive, and the “P4” for the NSU Prinz […] The post Trainee project at Audi Neckarsulm: 1971 NSU Prinz 4 Transformed to Electric Sports Car appeared first

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JULY 10, 2023

Germany's Automobilwoche claims Audi is already in talks with several manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2023

Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV ( earlier post ) in the second quarter of 2024. This more than $200-million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. 2024 EV9 Like Telluride, EV9 has the potential to be another ‘game changer’ f

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Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2023

Toyota will pivot to pushing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle sales in Europe and China as it seeks to sell 200,000 of these vehicles by 2030, Reuters reported Tuesday. This is a strategy shift for Toyota, which previously made North America the focal for fuel-cell vehicles, according to Reuters. But that approach isn't working. Toyota sold just over.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. more… The post EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 8, 2023

Last month, Mercedes-Benz showcased the new eCitaro fuel cell for the very first time, the first regular-service bus with a fuel cell to extend the range. Before the start of series production, the eCitaro fuel cell had to pass numerous functional and safety tests. This also included a winter alpine crossing – a test run […] The post Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell defies extreme cold and steep passes appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2023

POSCO Holdings recently began construction at the Yulchon 1 st Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province, S. Korea) of the country’s first lithium hydroxide plant, which will produce secondary battery materials using lithium produced from brine in Argentina. We will enhance our global competitiveness in lithium and other mineral resources and contribute to the development of domestic industries, including the secondary battery sector, by leading the localization of materials.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2023

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuted Thursday at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed as Hyundai's first electric performance model, but one that tries to mimic internal-combustion cars. This sportier version of the Ioniq 5 has more power, a bigger battery, a stiffer body, larger brakes, stiffer suspension, and some tech features aimed at.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site. more… The post This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 8, 2023

Recent comments from Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda suggest that the permits for Tesla Gigafactory Mexico are progressing forward. The official also estimated that at any moment now, the first stages of the facility’s buildout would begin. “We do not yet have a date for when, but the good news is that all the permits, for the environment, energy, water, everything is already checked, it is advancing.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2023

Bosch will receive a grant of €160.7 million from the federal government of Germany and the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland for its project for the initial industrialization of stationary solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems:“Bosch Power Units”. As part of the IPCEI Hydrogen Program of the European Union (Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEI), the German Federal Government and the German Federal States of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland are funding th

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Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2023

Rivian has filed a patent application for a pass-through charging system that would allow the automaker's electric trucks to pass current from vehicle to vehicle. As described in the application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 22 and originally filed in December 2021, pass-through charging.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

According to a new job posting, Tesla Electric, Tesla’s new electric utility division, is preparing to expand in the United Kingdom. more… The post Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 11, 2023

Dutch public transport company HTM will be first public transport operator in the Netherlands to convert its entire fleet to emission-free and electric buses. The post Daimler to deliver 95 electric buses as The Hague targets zero carbon fleet by 2030 appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

Hyzon Motors announced the successful completion and factory acceptance testing of the first nine single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) B-samples at its production and innovation center in Bolingbrook, IL. By achieving this milestone, Hyzon remains on track to declare Start of Production (SOP) and commercialization of its FCS in 2024. The successful completion of testing of Hyzon’s nine 200kW FCS B-samples in the first half of 2023 demonstrates consistent progress toward commercial productio

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Green Car Reports

JULY 10, 2023

The Jaguar I-Pace was the very first entry of what now feels in many respects like the core of the EV market: compact fully electric crossovers with roomy interiors, leading-edge cabin tech, and a luxury car price tag. Jaguar delivered its first U.S. I-Pace in October 2018. That’s a year and a half before the start of Model Y deliveries, and.

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Electrek

JULY 10, 2023

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is about to receive all of its final permits and move to the construction phase, according to the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda. more… The post Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 11, 2023

Executives at some VW plants said demand for particular battery-electric models had fallen “to zero.” The post VW electric car sales “fall to zero” as Tesla and China EV makers win price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

Uniper and Sasol ecoFT (a division of Sasol) will enter the next phase of the SkyFuelH2 project for production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Långsele, Sollefteå, Sweden. The plant is subject to a final investment decision in the future. Uniper and Sasol ecoFT have jointly applied for funding from the Swedish Energy Agency for the next phase of development and to the EU Innovation Fund for overall project funding.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2023

EV startup Canoo this week announced delivery of vehicles for NASA, and expansion of a battery-development project with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), but gave no updates the production of customer vehicles. The three Canoo EVs delivered to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dubbed Crew Transportation Vehicles (CTVs), will be used to.

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