Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In a new report , the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Enforcement Division (AED) estimates that the emissions controls have been removed from more than 550,000 diesel pickup trucks in the last decade. The AED report includes only tampering that involves the complete removal and disablement of emissions controls hardware. This is known as a “full delete” of emissions controls.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

About 15% of U.S. diesel trucks that were originally certified with emissions controls have had those systems tampered with. That’s among the takeaways from a U.S. EPA report released last Friday. It suggests an environmental and public-health impact that within the U.S. could exceed that of the Volkswagen diesel scandal, given the.

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EV Box

DECEMBER 4, 2020

An electric revolution is transforming the way people drive, fuel up, and park. No one will be more impacted by the societal shift from gas cars to electric vehicles than owners and operators of commercial parking facilities.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On Monday, General Motors and Nikola Corp announced a revamped agreement that eliminates an equity stake in the startup for the Detroit automaker and nixed any plan for manufacturing Nikola’s electric pickup truck. This makes the keystone of the revised contract their collaborative work on fuel-cell development, represents a major setback in their partnership, and […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Researchers from London South Bank University (LSBU), School of the Built Environment and Architecture, are investigating the use of metal hydrides to absorb, release and store hydrogen for fuel cell buses. The LSBU project aims to deliver: Improved safety with hydrogen stored at lower pressures in smaller cylinders on buses instead of the large high-pressure cylinders that are currently used.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2020

A top Hyundai executive hinted Tuesday that the company is considering fully electric pickups and SUVs. Although when they arrive, they might not take the same form with the plus-size battery packs used in rival efforts. The company said that the E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle platform is intended for mid-size and larger vehicles—in a wide.

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Discover EV

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Be in no doubt that the MINI Electric is one of the most fun small EVs available today. Add the fact it's affordable and stylish and you have a really compelling package. So, what could be better than an electric MINI that is quick and handles brilliantly? Well. a faster, better handling one, of course.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Alstom will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano), the main transport and mobility group in the Italian region of Lombardy, for a total amount of approximately €160 million. The first train delivery is expected within 36 months of the date of the order. The new hydrogen trains will be based on Alstom’s Coradia Stream regional train platform, which is dedicated to the European market and already being produced for Italy by Alstom’s mai

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Hyundai on Tuesday revealed more about the platform, called E-GMP, that will underpin next-generation electric vehicles sold across Hyundai Motor Group brands—including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. A high-performance model based on E-GMP will be able to dash from 0-62 mph in less than 3.5 seconds, and to a top speed of 162 mph, Hyundai says.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Forget all you’ve heard about Millennials (24-39 years old) and their disdain for automobiles. COVID-19 has changed that, as 31 percent of those without a car intend to buy one in the next six months, and 45 percent of them are Millennials. EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, and consulting services, and […]. The post Millennials Really Do Intend to Buy Cars.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Extended warranties for ICE-powered cars have been around for decades, but they are a relatively new thing for EVs. However, with a rapidly growing pool of EV owners – especially in the used market – they are going to be one of the big aftermarket growth areas. But what should you look for in an extended EV warranty?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Lotus Engineering is launching a pilot containerized battery testing facility to assess energy storage solutions for the booming EV sector. It will allow Lotus Engineering to carry out various battery cell, module and pack characterization tests, performance evaluations, and component and lifetime testing under controlled conditions. Early feasibility study support and validation of mature designs for implementation into new vehicles will also be available.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Ineos Grenadier is a throwback to a previous era of SUVs, when off-road capability was a given—along with poor fuel economy. But the Grenadier could soon get a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain from Hyundai. On Monday, Ineos and Hyundai announced a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on fuel-cell projects. The agreement includes plans.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Josh Hawtin just got his rapid Seat Cupra 290 delivered and is loving the responsiveness and excitement of the car’s capabilities in track mode through its FWD system.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has lifted the lid on its first dedicated EV platform. Called the E-GMP and due to hit the road in 2021, it will underpin Hyundai and Kia's next generation of EVs, offering more range, ultra-rapid charging and a world-first 400V and 800V bi-directional charging system.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Monolith Materials, Inc. has received an investment from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. to support its commercial-scale, emissions-free hydrogen manufacturing technology. The announcement is the latest in a series of recent strategic investments made by MHI in support of achieving a decarbonized world. Monolith Materials is the first US manufacturer to produce “turquoise hydrogen” on a commercial scale.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Subaru's much-discussed electric crossover still appears to be on track, based on comments by the automaker's CEO. Tomomi Nakamura mentioned the EV again in a (Japanese-language) interview this Reuters last month, discussing the automaker's sales results. He said Subaru leadership is concerned about California's ban on sales of new gasoline and.

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Qnovo

DECEMBER 4, 2020

When it comes to electric vehicles, there is an understanding that the battery is a fundamental component to the vehicle’s utility. Yet, there is also a false expectation that the battery can deliver all what drivers expect from an EV. Often underestimated is the role of battery management systems (BMS) in delivering critical performance and safety, in particular, extended driving range, very fast charging , long warranties and utmost safety.

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Discover EV

DECEMBER 4, 2020

SEAT is rolling out its electrified strategy apace with the latest model to gain an electrified powertrain being the large Tarraco SUV. It now joins the Leon in being offered in e-HYBRID form, helping to bring down the Spanish brand's fleet emissions before new, stringent targets come into force.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Lucid Motors announced completion of the first phase of construction at the new Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) factory in Casa Grande, AZ, with the commissioning of production equipment and processes underway ahead of start of production for Lucid Air in Spring of 2021. Lucid designed the AMP-1 with a future-ready focus that allows for additional phases of expansion at the site, with the next phase expected to begin in early 2021, enabling future production of the brand’s first SUV u

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The Rimac C_Two electric supercar is undergoing final testing and regulatory certification ahead of the start of deliveries in 2021. Part of that process involves testing for electromagnetic emissions, the Croatian company explained Wednesday in a release and video. All electronic devices produce some amount of electromagnetic emissions, and those.

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Electra Vehicles

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The electric vehicle industry continues to fortify its advances in all-electric driving with features beyond the battery like Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connectivity, both of which create smarter, higher performing, and more connected vehicles. To handle the bandwidth and speed necessary for these eventually ubiquitous communication channels, and to allow advances in technology like Electra’s own AI battery pack controls, 5G networks bring the rapid communication

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Discover EV

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Toyota revealed its second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) back in January, but it is now ready to hit the road. With a target of 10 times more sales, alongside more range and a 20 per cent decrease in price, the second-generation Mirai edges FCEVs closer to the realms of affordability – if you can get hold of hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Empa, together with FPT Motorenforschung AG Arbon, Politechnico di Milano, lubricant manufacturer Motorex and other partners, is exporing the use of DME as a fuel for heavy-duty engines. A DME test engine has been in operation on a dynamometer in Empa’s Automotive Powertrains Technologies Laboratory. The scientists intend to provide sound data on the combustion process, efficiency and environmental impact of DME in the commercial vehicle sector.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Lucid Motors on Tuesday announced completion of construction on its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. Pending further equipment installations, the factory is scheduled to start building the Lucid Air electric car in spring 2021. Dubbed AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant, number one) by Lucid, the factory will be expanded beginning in 2021 in.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Most of the time, evolution moves slowly. But sometimes it’s lightning-fast. After 150 years without much happening around electric vehicles, Tesla set off a spark in 2006 that triggered a chain reaction of rapid growth and change. Since then, the market for electric vehicles has exploded, and with it the EV charging industry. Major improvements in technology, along with a growing sense of urgency in the push toward clean, sustainable energy, are changing the ways that institutions and businesse

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

DS Automobiles has revealed the first details of its all-new DS4 – a premium hatchback that is an alternative to the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Renault Trucks is broadening its all-electric lineup. There is a now wider choice of batteries for medium-duty electric vehicles: the Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E can now accommodate 66 kWh battery packs. Furthermore, the Renault Trucks Master Z.E. utility vehicle has just been released in a 3.5-tonne model. To help haulage companies make the move to electric, Renault Trucks all-electric vehicles can be customized from 3.1 to 26 tonnes GVW with an operating range of up to 400 km (249 miles).

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A previously-discussed Ford electric car based on Volkswagen's MEB platform will be built in Germany, at one of the Blue Oval's own factories, Automotive News reported Sunday. Ford will invest $1.2 billion in a factory located in Cologne to ready it for electric-car production, according to the report, which cited local newspaper Koelner-Stadt.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 3, 2020

E-bikes are just like a traditional bicycle, but with an electric motor. The rider can control how much electric power they want using pedal assist, which is a mode to help you pedal faster and easier. Generally, e-bike power ranges from 250 to 900 watts with an average maximum speed of 28 mph. Professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong can pedal at an average of 400 watts, and with little to no effort on an e-bike, you can easily pedal faster than Armstrong!

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Honda CR-V has been given a mid-life refresh, with the updated car ditching all but hybrid powertrains for 2021.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Researchers from the University of Houston and the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) report in Nature Energy that they have developed a new cathode and electrolyte—previously the limiting factors for a high-energy magnesium battery—to demonstrate a magnesium battery capable of operating at room temperature and delivering a power density comparable to that offered by lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Following a change of allegiance by General Motors, environmental groups are calling out the remaining automakers that still oppose California's ability to set its own, stricter, emissions standards. On Wednesday, leaders of the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense Fund, National Resources Defense Council, and Union of Concerned Scientists issued a.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2020

SEAT continues to expand its range of electrified vehicles, as the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID enters production this week. The plug-in hybrid version of the brand’s flagship delivers a maximum power of 245PS (180kW), making it the most powerful Tarraco produced to date. With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode.

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