Tue.Sep 17, 2024

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CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging

Green Car Reports

New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes Chinese battery supplier CATL has unveiled a new battery pack for electric buses designed to tolerate the rigors of public-transit use. The CATL.

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

Electrek

Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000.

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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

Green Car Reports

Lotus' upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors Lotus has an electric SUV arriving in 2025 with a sedan following Lotus on Tuesday unveiled the Theory 1 concept as a preview of the design direction of future.

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First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia

The Driven EV News

The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions. The post First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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

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2025 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan gains safety tech

Green Car Reports

The 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan will continue to offer a standard hybrid powertrain when it reaches dealerships later this fall. When it does, it will cost $39,185 excluding the mandatory destination charge. The Sienna is the first Toyota to get a more sophisticated rear seat reminder that will eventually roll out to some of the automaker's other.

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A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck

Electrek

We learned a lot about Tesla Semi thanks to a new presentation from the head of the electric truck program at Tesla, including the fact that Tesla ran one of the trucks 250,000 miles (400,000 km) already.

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Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1 2024

Electrek

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1 2024, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23% increase year-over-year, thanks to the Asia-Pacific region.

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CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty

The Driven EV News

Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has unveiled a new “cutting-edge” electric bus battery that boasts an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg and a lifespan of up to 15 years. Announced… The post CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty appeared first on The Driven.

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There Are Now More Fully Electric Cars On Norwegian Roads Than Gas Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council has reported a milestone — the number of fully electric vehicles on roads has surpassed the number of gas cars for the first time ever! Øyvind Solberg Thorsen, director of the Norwegian Traffic Information Council OFV.no, states: “This is historic. A milestone few saw. [continued] The post There Are Now More Fully Electric Cars On Norwegian Roads Than Gas Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla unloads new Semi details: variants, efficiency, fleet data so far

Teslarati

The Tesla Semi program is arguably one of the most intriguing within the scope of the company in recent memory. But it’s only getting started. During the IAA Transport Show in Germany today, the Semi’s Head of Engineering, Dan Priestley, unloaded tons of new details on the vehicle, including plans to leverage several different variants of the electric truck, how its efficiency stacks up, and various Easter eggs that the company has discovered through its fleet operation thus far.

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

Brief

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Kia’s first electric PBV spotted as new Volkswagen ID.Buzz rival [Video]

Electrek

Kia’s first electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) was spotted charging ahead of its official launch. The new video shows Kia’s new PBV could be a potential Volkswagen ID.Buzz rival.

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Elon Musk reveals SpaceX will sue the FAA

Teslarati

Elon Musk revealed his space exploration company known as SpaceX will be suing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for “regulatory overreach,” the CEO said today. The move comes just hours after the FAA announced it would extend over $600,000 in fines to SpaceX for three violations across two launches that occurred during mid-2023.

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Delivery Vans Are Going Electric! Where & Why

CleanTechnica EVs

Let’s start this one with some good news: the transition toward clean freight is picking up speed. Over the past few years, we’ve started to see more and more zero-emission commercial trucks, delivery vans, and buses hit the road. The much-needed evolution of our on-road freight system to one that’s cleaner. [continued] The post Delivery Vans Are Going Electric!

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Lotus’ wild 200mph ‘Theory 1’ EV signals return to form for the brand

Electrek

Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Tesla Semi sleeper section and large side storage teased in new video

Teslarati

Recent videos of the Tesla Semi at the 2024 IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany have revealed some new details about the production version of the Class 8 all-electric truck. These include, among other things, a space for a sleeper area and some clever storage space on the sides of the vehicle. The Tesla Semi was initially unveiled in late 2017, though deliveries of the vehicle to its first customer, PepsiCo, started in December 2022.

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VinFast Opens Pre-Orders for VF 3 in Philippines, Starts Delivering VF 3 In Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

Manila, Philippines — Following its resounding success in Vietnam, VinFast Auto has officially opened pre-orders for the VF 3 in the Philippines. This marks the first time VinFast is launching its stylish mini electric SUV in an international market. From September 19 to 30, early customers who reserve the VF. [continued] The post VinFast Opens Pre-Orders for VF 3 in Philippines, Starts Delivering VF 3 In Vietnam appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Maersk, PepsiCo, others to pilot a heavy-duty EV charging corridor between LA and El Paso

Electrek

Some of the world’s largest shippers and carriers will pilot heavy-duty EV charging along the “first-ever US over-the-road electrified corridor.

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Infotainment: VW Getting Video Games & Ford Getting Karaoke (At Last)

CleanTechnica EVs

Several years after Tesla brought video games and “Caraoke” to its in-car infotainment, legacy automakers are introducing their first entries into this arena. No, I’m not saying these are the most critical improvements to cars, trucks, and SUVs today. However, these are fun features in a car, especially if you. [continued] The post Infotainment: VW Getting Video Games & Ford Getting Karaoke (At Last) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla celebrates 100th supercharger site in Australia with green and gold colour scheme

The Driven EV News

Tesla celebrates its 100th Australian supercharger site with a green and gold supercharger stall. The post Tesla celebrates 100th supercharger site in Australia with green and gold colour scheme appeared first on The Driven.

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GM EVs Now Working At Tesla Superchargers!

CleanTechnica EVs

Word on the street is that GM is about to announce that the Tesla Supercharger network is open to the company’s EVs. The rumored price for the adapter is $225 from some sources and $26 from others, so we’ll have to wait for an official announcement before we pass judgment. [continued] The post GM EVs Now Working At Tesla Superchargers! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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VinFast launches its cheapest VF3 EV overseas to take on low-cost Chinese EV makers

Electrek

A new low-cost electric car is rolling out to global markets, and it’s not from China. Vietnam’s VinFast officially launched its most affordable EV, the VF 3 , overseas as it expands its presence in the Philippines.

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EV & ADAS Trends in Auto Industry, Tesla Cybertruck’s Big Moment — Interview with SEMA President & CEO

CleanTechnica EVs

I recently interviewed Mike Spagnola, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), for our CleanTech Talk podcast series. It was an atypical and interesting conversation for me, because it wasn’t with someone entrenched in and coming from the EV industry. This is a more conventional auto guy. [continued] The post EV & ADAS Trends in Auto Industry, Tesla Cybertruck’s Big Moment — Interview with SEMA President & CEO appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Register now for the D4RUNOFF webinar on monitoring urban water runoff across Europe

Innovation News Network

D4RUNOFF has announced an upcoming online webinar discussing urban water runoff in celebration of World Water Monitoring Day. The post Register now for the D4RUNOFF webinar on monitoring urban water runoff across Europe appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BYD’s Trek Toward #1 Automaker, New EV Reviews, Solar Power Boom — Top 10 Cleantech Stories

CleanTechnica EVs

What are the hottest, most interesting, and most important cleantech stories of September so far? Here’s my opinion on that. Note that this is part of CleanTechnica’s weekly newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter here! 1. Juan Diego Celemín Mojica wrote an analysis for us this week on EV manufacturing. [continued] The post BYD’s Trek Toward #1 Automaker, New EV Reviews, Solar Power Boom — Top 10 Cleantech Stories appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Giga Texas stands proud with its trifecta of giga flags

Teslarati

Tesla never really does anything in half measures, and since Elon Musk moved the company’s headquarters to Giga Texas, pretty much every single new project of the electric vehicle maker has been massive. This true even for the Giga Texas complex itself, as it is a gigantic building with a gigantic supercomputer cluster, and more recently, some really large flags as well.

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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries start in Mexico, in a month in Canada

Electrek

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are starting in Mexico this week and the automaker says that Canada should follow in about a month.

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IIHS tested Tesla Autopilot safeguards: Here’s what they found

Teslarati

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested Tesla Autopilot safeguards and found that drivers are pretty quick to adapt to the windows of opportunity the suite gives after warning them to pay attention. The IIHS study sought to determine whether partially automated driving systems and their safeguards increase driver attentiveness. With the rollout of more advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and semi-autonomous driving functionalities, the goal is to increase safety.

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Why Benchmarking Makes a Difference

Green Fleet Magazine

Implementing fatigue management programs, road safety scorecards, and vehicle safety features results in lower crash rates. Sharing data with other fleet professionals takes safety a step further.

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GM’s top-selling EV in China is getting an update leaked images reveal

Electrek

GM’s joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) is launching an updated Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in China. Once the best-selling EV in China, with starting prices around $4,000, sales of the mini EV have slipped as new competition enters the market. The company hopes an updated model can help turn things around.

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UAW Warns Dodge Durango Assembly May Leave U.S.

The Truth About Cars

The United Automobile Workers(UAW) is presently beefing with Stellantis leadership and has yet to let up. On Monday, the union filed federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board over claims that the automaker has refused to provide information regarding product commitments outlined in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.

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EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds

InsideEVs

The battery degradation rate in modern EVs has gone down by almost a quarter in the past five years.

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Sharon Etherington Wins 2024 Fleet Manager of the Year

Green Fleet Magazine

For Etherington, earning the Edward J. Bobit 2024 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award is a testament to the support and collaboration she's received from the industry.

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EV production significantly boosts auto jobs, defying predictions

Innovation News Network

EV production in the US has demanded a significantly larger workforce than previously anticipated, challenging earlier predictions. The post EV production significantly boosts auto jobs, defying predictions appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford F-150 Lightning drivers can now rock out with built-in Karaoke, Mach-E to follow soon

Electrek

There’s nothing better to pass the time on a road trip than singing tunes with friends and family. Ford F-150 Lightning drivers can enjoy Karaoke for the first time through the Stingray Karaoke app. Here’s how it works.

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