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Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries

Green Car Reports

BMW will turn to Redwood Materials for recycling of batteries from its EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild hybrids in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. The agreement, which covers the BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Mini brands, as well as BMW's motorcycles, will see Redwood work directly with BMW dealerships, distribution centers, and other U.S.

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“Vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast electric vehicles: study

Teslarati

A recent study from Canadian telematics company Geotab has suggested that the “vast majority” of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The firm’s findings stand in contrast to the persistent anti-EV argument that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before they have to be discarded. The firm published its estimates as an update to a 2019 analysis about EV battery degradation.

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Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025

The Driven EV News

New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years. The post Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

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Waymo reportedly talking with Hyundai about Ioniq 5 self-driving taxis

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could become Waymo's next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff's Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system, Reuters reports. Officials from Wayne and Hyundai have met more than three times to discuss use of the Ioniq 5 in Waymo's self-driving tax service, according to the report, which also states.

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

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Global solar growth is on track for another record-breaking year

Electrek

Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.

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The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia

The Driven EV News

Australia's bus fleets are still largely unnelectrified, but the world's largest manufacturer of buses and coaches sees that changing. The post The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Cat's Eye Camera Can See Through Camouflage

Cars That Think

Did that rock move, or is it a squirrel crossing the road? Tracking objects that look a lot like their surroundings is a big problem for many autonomous vision systems. AI algorithms can solve this camouflage problem , but they take time and computing power. A new camera designed by researchers in South Korea provides a faster solution. The camera takes inspiration from the eyes of a cat, using two modifications that let it distinguish objects from their background, even at night.

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Electric flying car maker Alef secures mass manufacturing deal as pre-orders top 3,200

Electrek

Flying cars are no longer just from sci-fi movies. Electric flying car maker Alef Aeronautics is one step closer to launching the new tech after signing a mass manufacturing deal this week for aviation-grade parts.

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Tesla leads as EVs dominate Norway roads

Teslarati

Tesla leads the pack as electric vehicles (EVs) dominate Norway roads. According to the latest figures from Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), EVs officially outnumber petrol cars on Norwegian roads. Out of Norway’s 2.8 million registered passenger cars, 754,303 are electric vehicles. There are 753,905 petrol cars in Norway. “This is historic.

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Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds

Electrek

A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves. Geotab, an automotive.

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

Brief

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A New Era in Transportation — Part 1

CleanTechnica EVs

I believe we are at the dawn of a new era in transportation due to recent advances in self-driving vehicles from several manufacturers, including Waymo and Tesla. The implications of this technology on the transportation sector, and on our lives, has been predicted to be transformational — so it is. [continued] The post A New Era in Transportation — Part 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk roasts FAA while revealing SpaceX Starship static fire success

Teslarati

Elon Musk is going no-holds-barred against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), roasting them for the ongoing regulatory delays preventing SpaceX’s Starship from going on its fifth test flight. Musk also showed off the sixth Starship static fire, which took place today, in preparation for what will eventually be the next iteration in the ongoing tests of the rocket that will travel to Mars in 2026 if all goes according to plan.

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Quantum entanglement observed at Large Hadron Collider in historic breakthrough

Innovation News Network

Scientists have observed quantum entanglement at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for the first time. Find out more. The post Quantum entanglement observed at Large Hadron Collider in historic breakthrough appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NIO Onvo L60 launches with cheaper prices than expected starting at just $21,200

Electrek

On Thursday, NIO officially launched its new Tesla Model Y rival, the Onvo L60. Starting at just $21,200 (149,900 yuan), NIO’s new electric SUV hits the market with cheaper prices than expected.

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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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Ford Has A Huge, Honking Renewable Energy Trick Up Its Sleeve

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford has a plan to hook up EV and hybrid EV drivers in the US with low-cost renewable energy, through a new vehicle-to-grid platform called ChargeScape in partnership with BMW and Honda. The post Ford Has A Huge, Honking Renewable Energy Trick Up Its Sleeve appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Here’s how to find all the free money you qualify for when you buy an EV

Electrek

A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV.

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Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries

The Driven EV News

Nio, a leading Chinese EV brand, has launched its own “Tesla Model Y killer” in its local market. The new mid-sized electric SUV has been highly anticipated and will be… The post Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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SpaceX hits back at FAA in scathing new letter, claiming fines were retaliation

Teslarati

SpaceX has released a scathing new letter that it has sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criticizing its “lack of resources to timely review licensing materials” and claiming the recently announced fines of over $600,000 are retaliation for “increased scrutiny” on the Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST).

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Kia EV9’s Motor Does The Electric Equivalent Of Shifting Gears

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent article at The Autopian raised an interesting point about the Kia EV9’s electric motor. Unlike most electric motors, it can change its winding configuration on the fly, effectively doing the same thing as shifting gears in an ICE vehicle. But, to explain how amazing this technology is, we. [continued] The post Kia EV9’s Motor Does The Electric Equivalent Of Shifting Gears appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla opens milestone Supercharger in Australia with the perfect theme

Teslarati

Tesla has opened a milestone Supercharger in Australia with the perfect theme as it expands its EV charging presence “down under.” The automaker announced that it has officially opened its 100th Supercharger site in the country, which opened in Glenelg, a beach-side suburb located in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Say g’day to our 100th Supercharger site in Australia!

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How Consumer Fears About EVs Are Less Prominent Than Ever Before

CleanTechnica EVs

It makes sense that consumers become much more calm once they have a chance to get up-close-and-personal with a plug-in electric vehicle. Consumer fears about EVs seem to nearly evaporate, in fact, once a driver has owned or leased an electric vehicle. That, among other interesting changes, is revealed in. [continued] The post How Consumer Fears About EVs Are Less Prominent Than Ever Before appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk: Tesla team to provide help as Shanghai faces aftermath of strongest typhoon in 75 years

Teslarati

Elon Musk has asked the Tesla Shanghai team to provide help to anyone in need to the best of their ability. Musk’s comments came as Shanghai deals with the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to hit the city in the past 75 years. Asia is hit with numerous storms every year, though Typhoon Bebinca, which made landfall near Shanghai recently, was particularly destructive.

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Europe’s first AWD electric pickup is here: It’s from China and it gets +250 miles range

Electrek

Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup , beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range.

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One Simple Trick To Send The Cost Of An EV Battery Rocketing Downwards

CleanTechnica EVs

The UK firm Zircotec is adapting a high tech ceramic coating to reduce the weight and cost of an EV battery pack, leveraging its experience in Formula One racing and other motorsports. The post One Simple Trick To Send The Cost Of An EV Battery Rocketing Downwards appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Supercharger extension cord provider seeks to work with EV maker

Teslarati

An EV accessory maker has reached out to Tesla as part of its efforts to ensure that its Supercharger extension cords are up to par with the electric vehicle maker’s safety standards. The company’s efforts came on the heels of a Tesla engineer’s comments warning EV owners about the potential risks of using extension cords in Supercharger stations.

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Waymo May Use Hyundai IONIQ 5 Next

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve been waiting for Waymo’s Zeekr next-gen robotaxis for a while now. And it’s a beautiful combo. I use images of Zeekr Waymo robotaxis every chance I get. Here’s another pair: The problem is that Zeekr is a Chinese EV company, and Chinese EV companies are facing extreme blockage in. [continued] The post Waymo May Use Hyundai IONIQ 5 Next appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BMW of North America partners with Redwood Materials to handle its EV battery recycling

Electrek

Battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials has just gained another major automaker as a client, signing a partnership with BMW of North America. Redwood will help recover and recycle end of life lithium-ion cells and their rare materials from BMW Group marques like MINI and Rolls-Royce.

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It’s Official: GM EVs Now Supported at Tesla Superchargers

CleanTechnica EVs

After a long, long time waiting and lots of rumors, it’s finally official. GM’s electric vehicles are finally officially supported at Tesla Superchargers, provided you have a CCS adapter. I’ve already half covered this in an article that came out hours before the announcement, but it’s time to add information. [continued] The post It’s Official: GM EVs Now Supported at Tesla Superchargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nio prepares to launch Tesla Model Y competitor in China under new brand

Teslarati

Nio has a new brand in China called Onvo, and it is coming for the Tesla Model Y with its first release. Onvo’s first vehicle, a small SUV called the L60, will start deliveries later this month and will be roughly 17 percent less expensive than the base Model Y offering in China. The L60 starts at 206,900 yuan, or $29,267. This is about 43,000 yuan, or $6,084 less expensive than the Model Y.

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Electric 3-Wheeler Sales Reach 1% Market Share In Kenya

CleanTechnica EVs

If you have ever been to Mombasa, Kenya, and other towns in the coastal regions, such as Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, and Diani, you may have noticed that 3-wheelers are an integral part of the transport ecosystem in the coastal region. Currently, Mombasa on its own has close to 15,000 passenger. [continued] The post Electric 3-Wheeler Sales Reach 1% Market Share In Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall

Teslarati

Volkswagen has issued a stop sale for the ID.4 all-electric crossover amidst the company’s efforts to address an issue with the vehicle’s faulty door handles. The production of the vehicle at the company’s Chattanooga, TN plant in the United States will also be paused. The German automaker has issued a recall for 98,806 ID.4 units over defective door handles that offer insufficient water protection, as noted in a report from Automotive News.

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New green ammonia production process could revolutionise farming and clean energy

Innovation News Network

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a low-energy method that could pave the way for a sustainable green ammonia production. The post New green ammonia production process could revolutionise farming and clean energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe

The Truth About Cars

In 2017, VW displayed a retro electric van concept with a retro style, harkening back to the iconic T2 Transporter or micro bus. Like any concept, there was speculation whether it’d actually get produced. In 2022 it did. Behold, the ID. Buzz … for the European. Nevertheless, North American buyers will get their turn to have an ID. Buzz later this year.

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i-charging unveils new 1.5 Megawatt EV charging system with six simultaneous outputs

Electrek

EV infrastructure developer i-charging has introduced a new Megawatt Charging System designed for heavy-duty vehicles to make the replenishing process faster and more efficient. Its latest “i-light” system offers up to 1.5 MW of power and 98-99% efficiency, and it can recharge several vehicles simultaneously.

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