Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Intelligent power management company Eaton has introduced a new approach simplifying electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures. The overhead EV Charging Busway enables fleets to expand and reconfigure infrastructure with no concrete work required—often the biggest cost when deploying EV charging for fleets.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla allegedly equipped its electric cars with misleading range displays and then suppressed owner complaints, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the report alleges that, about a decade ago, Tesla began equipping cars with range-estimating algorithms that showed "rosy" projections.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 28, 2023

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially started building its first electric vehicle manufacturing site in the US, located within the Triangle Innovation Point in Chatham County, North Carolina. The plant, which has a Phase 1 total investment of up to $2 billion USD, spans an area of approximately 1,800 acres and is divided into […] The post VinFast breaks ground on North Carolina electric vehicle factory appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Kia is set to unveil its newest electric vehicle next month in China at the annual Chengdu Motor Show. The Kia EV5 will be a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y with an expected starting price of around 50 million won (roughly $40,000). more… The post Kia EV5 $40K electric SUV to be revealed next month in China, direct aim at Tesla Model Y appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Global research and advisory firm Aranca has launched the Green Hydrogen Hub —an interactive online tool that tracks all green hydrogen proejcts that have come into operations since 2018. It currently is tracking 461 projects. Users can register to gain full access to 10,000+ datapoints showcased on the platform. The tool has a number of uses.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2023

Tesla delivered more cars than Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023, demonstrating the strong momentum of EVs in the largest U.S. new-car market. Toyota has been the longtime best-selling brand in California, but its 67,482 registrations for Q2 were just behind Tesla's 69,212 registrations, according to a California New Car Dealers.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. The terms of the transfer and the email campaign make it clear that what CEO Elon Musk presented as an “offer of amnesty” is nothing more than Tesla pulling a demand trigger to boost sales. more… The post Tesla starts email campaign for FSD transfer: demand trigger rather than doing the right thing appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

LiquidPiston, a developer of efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, has been awarded an $8.3-million contract by Parsons Corporation to integrate its recently launched high-performance rotary X-Engine, the XTS-210 ( earlier post ), into a lightweight, compact 10 kW generator set to be field-tested by the Army, delivering unmatched power flexibility and portability to the warfighter.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2023

GM brought back the Chevrolet Bolt EV this week—as a future affordable EV product peg for the company's product plan. While the timeline is yet to be disclosed for the revamped Bolt EV, the timeline for the current Bolt EV disappearing from dealerships remains confirmed. In April, GM disclosed that it would discontinue the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

An enormous vehicle carrier that caught fire at sea earlier this week appears to have far more electric vehicles on board than first suggested. This ship, christened the Fremantle Highway, was first reported aflame off the Dutch coast a couple of days ago. Initial information hinted there were at least 25 EVs on its manifest and that the conflagration likely began at or near one of those cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

This month Xcelerate Auto is launching a first-of-its kind product for the EV space. It’s an extended EV battery warranty that not only covers the EV’s battery and drive unit, but aims to improve the EV ownership experience in every way. “We take that goal seriously,” explains KJ Gimbel, Xcelerate’s CEO and founder.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Lithium-metal solid-state battery company QuantumScape (QS) announced that it is working closely with a prospective launch customer in the automotive sector for the first commercial QS product. QS previously disclosed customer sampling agreements with six automakers and a stationary storage provider as well as product tests with some of the largest consumer electronics players in the world, but this is the first time the company has revealed that it’s actively engaging with a launch partner.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 23, 2023

EV range loss in cold weather is well documented, but EVs may have an advantage over internal-combustion cars when driving in hot weather with the air conditioning blasting. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, analyzed data from 7,500 vehicles to see if hot temperatures and air conditioner use affected range. The.

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Innovation News Network

JULY 28, 2023

Learn why graphene and other layered materials have great potential for numerous next-generation biomedical technologies. The post Developments in graphene-based biomedical technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

Infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges for EVs right now. The cost of buying an EV is pretty close to what the average sales price is for an ICE vehicle (and cheaper once you consider EV cost savings), and the used market is shaping up to provide electric cars at nearly all income levels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

Toyota is developing a regenerative fuel cell for the manned pressurized rover (nicknamed the “ Lunar Cruiser ”) for the lunar polar exploration mission (LUPEX), part of projects led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). ( Earlier post.) During an update on the development status, Ken Yamashita, Project Head for the Lunar Exploration Mobility Works Project, noted that the technologies under development and being fine-tuned for the lunar rover will be applied back on Earth.

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla has introduced a new way to earn credits through its Referral Program that does not necessitate the referred person to buy a car. Tesla has added Demo Drives in the U.S. for people to earn credits for simply getting a non-Tesla owner to take a test drive. Every person that test drives a vehicle at a showroom and uses your referral code will qualify you for 100 credits.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Bike campers were once novelties, often thrown together as simple DIY affairs , but recent models are bringing a new level of quality and professionalism to these quirky trailers. The Finnish-designed Hupi trailer is the latest offering to showcase a surprisingly high-end design. more… The post Solar-powered towable electric bike camper includes bedroom and dinette appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

The European Union has approved a new rules package for EV fast charging that requires there be a facility with at least 150 kW of power along all major transportation routes every 60 kilometers (37 miles) by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

Amprius Technologies announced that its high-density silicon anode batteries played a significant role in powering BAE Systems first successful stratospheric flight trial. PHASA-35, the High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) designed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary Prismatic Ltd., is planned to operate above the weather and conventional air traffic.

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2023

Tesla is moving closer to entering the Indian market as a domestic automaker after it held talks with Invest India on Thursday. Tesla and India have been in talks for years, but things have never been as serious or as close to happening until now. The delays over the past years have been related to India’s desire for Tesla to establish a production facility there.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s range getting exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, and more. We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility Show 2023 September 5th – 10th as both Media sponsors and attendees.

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Innovation News Network

JULY 28, 2023

Seven world-leading car manufacturers are uniting to create an EV charging network in North America with 30,000 high-powered chargers. The post Coalition of seven leading automakers to develop high-powered EV charging network in North America appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2023

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with Circularise , a blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of their technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end. Generating and reporting Scope 3 emissions is notably complex and confronted by challenges with availability of reliable data.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 27, 2023

The BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. Based on the concept of open innovation, all BMW’s R&D functions in China have […] The post BMW Opens New Shanghai R&D Center appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2023

Although reports have claimed Chrysler will not be building the Airflow EV concept, the brand’s chief designer, Ralph Gilles, cleared things up this week. Gilles said the Airflow concept was “just the beginning,” adding Chrysler’s first EV will take the brand in a new direction. more… The post Chrysler says its first EV will forge a new path, Airflow concept was just the beginning appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

JULY 28, 2023

thyssenkrupp will receive around €2bn government funding to develop its hydrogen-powered green steel plant known as tkH2Steel. The post thyssenkrupp has €2bn federal funding approved for German green steel plant appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

The BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. Based on the concept of open innovation, all BMW’s R&D functions in China have been merged together under one roof for efficient collaboration and high-speed performance.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Vans has made its medium-sized series even more attractive for private and commercial use – with a new exterior and interior design as well as more comfort, safety and functionality, especially thanks to a Plus in intelligent digital networking. The new models, including the purely electric EQV and eVito, mark an important step in […] The post Mercedes-Benz updates the EQV and eVito electric vans appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JULY 27, 2023

Just a few months after setting a world record for the longest flight by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AutoFlight has delivered another world first. The company just shared footage of it showing off not one but three of its Prosperity I prototypes flying at once, and it looks awesome. Check out the full video below. more… The post AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 27, 2023

You really have to work hard to make hydrogen the right choice for aviation, and if the industry succeeds, its costs will be an order of magnitude higher, destroying most of their market.

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Cars That Think

JULY 27, 2023

Eastern European Cold War–era computing has a poor reputation. The picture is one of a landscape littered with uninspired attempts to copy American IBM PCs, British ZX Spectrums , and other Western computers. But then there was Yugoslavia’s Galaksija, a very inspired bid to put a computer into the hands of regular comrades. The Galaksija is a Z80 -based, 8-bit DIY machine, cleverly designed so that its bill of materials meshed exactly with what a Yugoslavian was able to import from Western Europ

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 27, 2023

Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations along Europe’s most important routes, with a premium charging experience one expects of the brand. As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge opened this week outside Bingen am Rhein. Just two minutes from motorway junction A60/A61, it offers six 300-kW DC fast-charging stations […] The post Porsche Opens First Charging Lounge In Germany appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JULY 27, 2023

Elon Musk says Tesla’s upcoming new Full Self-Driving v12 update is “mind-blowing,” but that doesn’t mean much coming from him these days. more… The post Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving update is ‘mind-blowing,’ but that doesn’t mean much anymore appeared first on Electrek.

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