Sat.Aug 19, 2023 - Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz updates EQB electric SUV for 2024

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Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. First unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2021, the EQB arrived on the US market in 2022, with the the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC starting from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC from $58,050. ( Earlier post.) The update features a fresh look, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features.

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EV have more quality issues than ICE models, study finds

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EV owners experience more problems with their vehicles than owners of comparable internal-combustion cars, according to a new study, but the problem isn't the powertrains. Published Thursday, the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study focuses on the user experience of automotive tech features, things like infotainment systems.

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Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Support National US Dealership Electrification and EV Charging Capabilities

Electric Cars Report

Stellantis and its U.S. dealership network are driving toward their electrified future. Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focused on the transition to electric-vehicle sales and service. The addition of AGI’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehiclereadiness. […] The post Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Sup

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Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV

Electrek

Kia officially unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV5 , at the Chengdu Motor Show on Friday. The new EV5 is a family-friendly electric SUV influenced by the flagship EV9. Check out the official images below. more… The post Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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

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Volkswagen opening pre-sales for ID.7

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Volkswagen is opening pre-sales in Europe for its ID.7 all-electric sedan ( earlier post ); customers are now able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometers (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is once again demonstrating the benefits and versatility of its modular electric drive (MEB) platform.

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Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya

Green Car Reports

Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed a.

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Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which

Electrek

If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian , I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. more… The post Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which appeared first on Electrek.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. ( earlier post ). At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. The boxy, triangular design language of the EV9 emphasizes the tension of its short overhangs and long 122.0-inch wheelbase, pushed to the corners over the modular

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Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be a sweet spot in the vehicle market that would.

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Next-gen Ford Nugget Camper van set to electrify adventures

Electric Cars Report

Ford is revealing the all-new, next-generation version of its popular Nugget camper, combining the latest vehicle and interior features to offer more enjoyable adventures on the road. For the first time, Nugget customers will be able to select an advanced electrified powertrain, with a flexible new plug-in hybrid model. The all-new Nugget camper has been […] The post Next-gen Ford Nugget Camper van set to electrify adventures appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work

Electrek

A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. more… The post Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work appeared first on Electrek.

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DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). As of July 2023, more than 3.9 million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the US.

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Here’s why convertible EVs, electric sports cars are so scarce

Green Car Reports

Where are the electric convertibles? It’s time for summer cruises and drive-in movies, segueing into the time when crisp autumn air and colorful leafy backroads beckon. Such weather inspires many to enviously ply the auto market, pondering the possibility of a convertible. Could that open-air delight be an EV? The simple answer is no. There.

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Tesla opens V4 Supercharger in U.K., the first with contactless payment

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Tesla has opened the first V4 Supercharger stall in the United Kingdom at the Tesla Centre in Tottenham, and it is also the first in the world with contactless payment. The V4 Supercharger was unveiled and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony today by Transport Minister Jessee Norman, according to a report from DrivingElectric. The V4 Supercharger was first launched in Europe in Harderwijk , the Netherlands, in March.

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

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These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations

Electrek

Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. more… The post These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations appeared first on Electrek.

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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

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Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. The 4500 RDS fully automatic transmission has been offered in the Mack Granite diesel model for more than 20 years.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB EV refreshes tech, preserves boxy brilliance

Green Car Reports

In a class of teardrop-shaped electric crossovers, the Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out as refreshingly different—for its upright, more boxy profile. Even though it’s about the same size on the outside as the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or VW ID.4, it can feel more spacious inside. And like only the Model Y, it.

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SpaceX’s Booster 9 performs 2nd static fire

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Booster 9 performed what looked like a nominal static fire test as SpaceX moved closer to the 2nd integrated test flight. After making the trek from the production site to Orbital Launch Mount, SpaceX performed a spin prime test on the booster, and following that test, SpaceX took a day to go over the rocket and moved forward with the static fire test.

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Ford’s Nugget Camper Van Is Cool, But We Need An Electric Version In The US

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford recently announced something very cool: the latest version of its “Nugget” campervan. Like its predecessor, it’s a collaboration with Westfalia, but now it’s available with at least some electric range.

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IIT researchers develop electrolyzer that converts CO2 to propane

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Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an electrolyzer capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. A paper on the work is published in Propane is a tri-carbon (C 3 ) alkane widely used as a fuel.

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Ford patents bidirectional charging adapters for fleet charging

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A recent Ford patent filing examines using bidirectional charging and an adapter to charge multiple vehicles from the same power source—with potential fleet applications. A Ford patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 27, 2023, and originally filed January 26, 2022, details the charging of.

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Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners

Electrek

EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. more… The post Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners appeared first on Electrek.

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Unlocking Value: EV Fast Charger Integration at Car Dealerships

CleanTechnica EVs

As the electric vehicle revolution moves forward, automobile dealers will want to install EV chargers at their facilities for several reasons. First, they will need them to charge electric cars before they are delivered to customers.

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Researchers use efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells to convert CO2 to butyric acid; upgrade to butanol

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Researchers from University of Girona (Spain) successfully used electrically efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells (MES) to convert CO 2 to butyric acid. In an open-access paper published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology , they reported operating the low ohmic resistance (15.7 mΩ m 2 ) cells in a batch-fed mode, alternating high CO 2 and hydrogen (H 2 ) availability to promote the production of acetic acid and ethanol.

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Report: Future Nissan EV lineup includes Leaf sequel

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A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV "offensive" around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an.

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Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush

Electrek

A Wedbush analyst is estimating that Tesla’s Supercharger network will become a $10 to $20 billion a year business by the end of the decade. more… The post Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesloid Designs First-ever Camping Tent Made Exclusively for the Model Y | Save 10%

CleanTechnica EVs

If you are a Model Y owner looking to take your camping experience to the next level or looking to camp with your Model Y for the very first time, Tesloid has designed the first of its kind custom tailored camping tent for the Model Y.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week—a vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. The concept for the fourth model is not just a technical demonstrator but also a refined laboratory on wheels in terms of sustainable materials. The Lanzador is a preview of the production vehicle that Lamborghini will present in 2028.

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Tesla China cuts Model 3 powered trunk upgrade cost

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Tesla China has rolled out a price cut for its Model 3 powered trunk upgrade. From its previous price of RMB 3,980 ($546), the upgrade’s cost has been reduced by RMB 1,000 ($137) to just RMB 2,980 ($408). Tesla Model 3 units that are produced today are shipped from the factory with a powered trunk. The all-electric sedan, however, did not always have the feature.

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Near-production Volkswagen California Concept provides look into the future of the camper van

Electric Cars Report

The California by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a statement, a motoring way of life: a full-value VW bus suitable for every day of the year, which can also be converted into a fully-equipped camper van for adventures of any kind from one minute to the next. It is this versatility that has made the California the […] The post Near-production Volkswagen California Concept provides look into the future of the camper van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Oz Is Just As Barmy About Hydrogen: Smart Energy Council Presentation Q&A

CleanTechnica EVs

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to talk with over 300 mostly Australian participants in a Smart Energy Council webinar. It was organized to exploit my unusual timezone alignment with Oz as I spend a few weeks in New Zealand as a digital nomad.

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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Clean fuels replaced more than 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of fuel sold in the state, is largely responsible for the shift by encouraging the use and production of cleaner alternatives.

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The future of global investment in clean energy technologies

Innovation News Network

Learn why sustainable energy innovation is key to the green transition, as investment in clean energy technologies soars above fossil fuels. The post The future of global investment in clean energy technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E

Electrek

For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E , now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. more… The post Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E appeared first on Electrek.

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