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AUGUST 17, 2022

Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, confirmed plans to put the Polestar electric roadster concept into production. The production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster. Interested customers in all active Polestar markets are now able to reserve a build slot online.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the announcement of the Volvo LIGHTS project in late 2018. Earlier post.) Volvo Group contributed $36.7

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Bosch is starting volume production of a new drive unit consisting of an electric motor and an integrated inverter for light commercial vehicles. The Bosch engineers based the design of the electric motor and the inverter on technology used in the passenger car segment. Even at a vehicle weight of 8.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2020

Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego and their colleagues have designed 3D-printed, coral-inspired structures capable of growing dense populations of microscopic algae. 3D-printed intermediate skeleton design. Credit: SIO.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed photocatalytic composite polymer nanoparticles (“polymer dots”) that show promising performance and stability for the production of hydrogen from water and sunlight. These polymer dots are designed to be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

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MARCH 12, 2025

It has unveiled its first two featherweight models, inspired by British automotive icons and designed with real-road performance and the overall driver experience in mind. A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing itself as the first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas, TMMTX) has started production for the all-new, all-hybrid 2023 Toyota Sequoia. This design combines maximum performance with amazing efficiency, and it is built with heavy-duty performance in mind. Earlier post.) Sequoia is equipped with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Watt Electric Vehicle Company ( WEVC ), a designer and manufacturer of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, revealed a lightweight and efficient chassis-cab product set to provide the foundation for next-generation electric light commercial vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

UK-based tech company Saietta has won a major grant , through the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Center (APC) that will fast-track the first stage of the production process ramp-up for its innovative Axial Flux Traction (AFT) electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

BMW has begun fuel cell system production at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich. By commencing small-scale production of fuel cells today, we are demonstrating the technical maturity of this type of drive system and underscoring its potential for the future.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

Researchers at Monash University in Australia have conducted a lifecycle analysis and net energy analysis (LCA/NEA) of a hypothetical large-scale solar-electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen. of hydrogen is currently produced via water electrolysis and only a fraction of this production is powered by renewable energy.

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JULY 13, 2022

More than 40 years ago, Bosch brought the world’s first production-ready ABS for cars into the market. The control unit in the new Bosch eBike ABS is 77% smaller and 55% lighter than its predecessor and blends unobtrusively into the design of the eBike thanks to its integration into the entire system.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division announced that its new CeTrax lite electric central drive has entered series production. Using synergies from ZF’s development and production of passenger car drives, the new driveline is adapted to use in light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Canoo delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfillment of the $67,500 contract awarded in July 2022. The Canoo LTV is designed to be durable with a focus on passenger and battery safety, and incorporates carbon Kevlar for strength without the added weight.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

BYD reported that it sold 1,857,379 light-duty New Energy Vehicles in 2022, consisting of 911,140 battery-electric vehicles (49%) and 946,239 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (51%). On the PHEV side, BYD’s DM-i Super Hybrid products have similar price tags to ICE vehicles at the same class.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The new ProGen product expands Plug Power’s market reach into heavy-duty on and off-road applications that include Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, transit buses and various port applications. Plug Power ProGen units are designed to be plug-and-play complete fuel cell systems.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Nissan has begun production of its all-new and 100% electric Townstar EV model to be sold across select European markets. Hailing from Nissan’s electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) expertise, it was engineered for capability, reliability and sustainability, with business owners in mind.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

Researchers in Israel have designed a separate-cell photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting system with decoupled hydrogen and oxygen cells for centralized hydrogen production. It addresses the challenges of designing, building, and optimizing the device for assessing large-scale hydrogen generation. Landman et al.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Honda Aircraft Company will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The new aircraft will surpass the performance, comfort, and efficiency of typical light jets by providing a medium-sized jet experience.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Nyobolt, the developer of ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery technology ( earlier post ) has partnered with UK designer Callum to showcase its advanced battery technology in an Elise-inspired electric sports car that can charge in six minutes.

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MARCH 15, 2023

In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026. Following are key next steps involving several of Honda’s US production facilities.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Fisker Ocean was designed to be a true SUV, Henrik Fisker said, rather than yet another aerodynamic all-electric hatchback. Fisker and his team developed an emotionally invigorating, sleek and stylish exterior with ultra-slim lighting and gave the Fisker Ocean a wide stance that enhances handling and emphasizes its road presence.

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JULY 23, 2022

Conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future and inspired by the brand’s 120-year heritage, it serves as a touchstone for the Cadillac design and engineering teams, who continue to develop CELESTIQ as it moves closer to production. Availability for the production version of CELESTIQ will be announced at a later date.

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MARCH 12, 2020

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a compact light-detection and ranging (LiDAR) solution incorporating a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) that achieves an extra-wide horizontal scanning angle to accurately detect the shapes and distances of objects ahead in autonomous driving systems.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X made its US production model debut for the LA Auto Show. This diverse portfolio of electrified products will help propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The battery pack housing is designed to withstand a collision from any angle due to its frame and cross-bracing design.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

However, during development, the project team was able to exceed the program expectation for engine-out NO x and exhaust temperature control in the catalyst warm-up mode and concluded that the tailpipe NO x targets can be met without the close coupled light-off SCR. Source: Achates Power.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2023

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) from 2020 to 2030.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The vehicle was seen with front and rear bumper covers, keeping several exterior changes under wraps: The upgraded Tesla Model Y “Juniper” was spotted in Shanghai, just 2 days after initial production began. ” This brings up the question of when Model Y’s Refresh could make it to the United States.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Hynamics, the hydrogen subsidiary of EDF group, has signed an agreement to collaborate with ABB and test the ABB Ability OPTIMAX for Green Hydrogen energy management system (EMS), which was launched to market in November 2022, across Hynamics’ plants to help optimize electrical costs of hydrogen production by up to 16%, according to ABB modeling.

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JUNE 2, 2022

Buick’s future EV products will carry the Electra name, drawing inspiration from the brand’s history. Buick also unveiled the Wildcat EV concept—an expressive vision of the brand’s new design direction as it transitions to an all-electric future. The new Buick badge and design will debut on production vehicles starting next year.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Volvo Cars also introduced refreshed versions of the S90 and V90 estate, including a refined exterior design and a brand-new, state-of-the-art sound system by Bowers & Wilkins. On the V90, the most striking feature is a brand-new rear light design, including full LED-powered signature lighting and a sequential turn indicator.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2022

The mobility technology company is highlighting EtelligentForce, a battery electric 4WD powertrain system for pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles paired with Magna eBeam technology ( earlier post ). EtelligentForce features Magna’s eDrive technology at the front and its eBeam electrified beam axle at the rear.

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JUNE 24, 2023

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. Computer-aided design (CAD) model rendering of the single-channel lab photoreactor employed for the demonstration of the proposed photoreactor concept. Kant et al.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Syzygy Plasmonics , LOTTE Chemical and LOTTE Fine Chemical (LOTTE Chemical HQ), and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) announced a joint development agreement to test a photocatalytic reactor for clean hydrogen production. Earlier post.).

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JULY 2, 2021

These light-duty EVs fill the gap between full-sized trucks and small utility carts for low-speed logistics and cargo services in campus and urban environments. Beginning operations in 2017 and re-named in 2019, the Karma Innovation and Customization Center (KICC) is California-based Karma Automotive’s production hub.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

SEVEN is easily identified at night by IONIQ’s signature Parametric Pixel lights that deliver a Welcome Light Sequence on start-up. Parametric Pixels provide a common design thread, linking digital and analog styles, a reminder that its designers considered every aspect of SEVEN’s design, down to a single pixel.

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JULY 1, 2022

The company is expected to start production of the Van in Bicester, UK in Q3 2022. We now look forward to starting production later this year and delivering vehicles to our customers, in order to help to make cleaner air for cities all over the world. —Denis Sverdlov, Founder and CEO at Arrival.

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