Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2023

Fiat has introduced two new EVs: the Fiat 600e , marking a return to the B-segment; and the low-speed electric Topolino. New Fiat 600e. Available as a 5-door, the New Fiat 600e offers 5 seats and 15 liters of interior storage. Customers can store their personal items in the smart central tunnel—which comes with a customized cover pad and flexible cupholders—seat pockets and strategic front storage spaces.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2023

Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced that it will adopt the Tesla charging port for future EVs and a planned charging network in North America. Just as with the other brands that have committed so far—Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar—Mercedes will offer an adapter in 2024 to allow owners of current EVs to use the Tesla Supercharger.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% of the country’s automotive sector. Cox also found that about 51% of consumers are now considering the purchase of a new or second-hand EV. That’s up from 38% in 2021.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

The European Parliament adopted a set of rules today to improve the EV charging experience, focusing on easier payments, charging speed, and availability. In a separate move, the UK government is also currently proposing new rules for easier payments and charging station reliability. Both sets of rules stand to improve the EV charging experience for Europeans and possibly the rest of the world. more… The post Europe passes two big laws to make EV charging a whole lot better appeared first on Ele

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). The company reports that the successful combustion was performed on a MAN B&W two-stroke 4T50ME-X type and produced positive results with particularly promising data regarding pilot-oil amount and combustion stability. This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 10, 2023

To mark the 150th anniversary at the Audi site in Neckarsulm, twelve apprentices at the Four Rings electrified an iconic classic car. On July 8, trainees from the automotive mechatronics, bodywork, and vehicle construction mechanics and painting courses proudly unveiled the “EP4”. The “E” stands for electric drive, and the “P4” for the NSU Prinz […] The post Trainee project at Audi Neckarsulm: 1971 NSU Prinz 4 Transformed to Electric Sports Car appeared first

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2023

Tesla’s first Optimus robot displays have arrived in stores in North America. You can check the Tesla Bot in New York City right now. more… The post Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

A power generator demo unit genset, relying on a first use of FuelAdaptive engine technologies patented by ClearFlame Engine Technologies, has successfully progressed through phase one trials. The trial was conducted by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in partnership with ClearFlame and Duke Energy. In addition to a series of other tests, the genset completed a successful 24-hour continuous power test.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 8, 2023

Last month, Mercedes-Benz showcased the new eCitaro fuel cell for the very first time, the first regular-service bus with a fuel cell to extend the range. Before the start of series production, the eCitaro fuel cell had to pass numerous functional and safety tests. This also included a winter alpine crossing – a test run […] The post Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell defies extreme cold and steep passes appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JULY 9, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has urged the Biden administration to reconsider its proposed vehicle emissions cuts, which would require 67% of new cars to be electric by 2032. The UAW represents workers at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis. As per the union, the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards should be adjusted to “better reflect the feasibility of compliance so that the projected adoption of (zero emission vehicles) is set to feasible levels, increases st

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. more… The post EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2023

Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV ( earlier post ) in the second quarter of 2024. This more than $200-million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. 2024 EV9 Like Telluride, EV9 has the potential to be another ‘game changer’ f

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 11, 2023

Caterham has revealed Project V, a lightweight fully-electric coupé concept vehicle that has the potential to arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. Designed as an electric vehicle from the start, Project V is the creation of new Chief Designer, Anthony Jannarelly. His vision has been brought to life by world-renowned Italian engineering firm, Italdesign. […] The post Caterham Project V electric coupé concept revealed appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JULY 8, 2023

Recent comments from Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda suggest that the permits for Tesla Gigafactory Mexico are progressing forward. The official also estimated that at any moment now, the first stages of the facility’s buildout would begin. “We do not yet have a date for when, but the good news is that all the permits, for the environment, energy, water, everything is already checked, it is advancing.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site. more… The post This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in containership ownership and management in collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the leading global liner shipping companies. Under the terms of the agreement, MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, will deliver 15 engine retrofit solutions for conversion of vessels powered by individual MAN B&W S90-type fuel-oil-powered engines from the Seaspan and Hapag-L

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 9, 2023

Kia has announced a series of improvements to its vehicles, available as a free software update. The most prominent upgrade is the introduction of EV route planning. The new feature is included in the latest software update that Kia has dispatched for its EV6 and all-new Niro EV fleet, making its EV driving experience even […] The post Latest Kia software upgrade introduces EV route planner, music discovery service and improved menu structure appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

It is the start of the third quarter, and true to form, Tesla China appears to be focusing its resources on its vehicle exports. As per industry watchers in China, Tesla’s insurance registrations fell to just 3,200 units in the week ending July 9. Tesla China does not post its weekly domestic sales numbers in the country, though the trend for the company’s local sales could be inferred through vehicle insurance registrations.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

According to a new job posting, Tesla Electric, Tesla’s new electric utility division, is preparing to expand in the United Kingdom. more… The post Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2023

POSCO Holdings recently began construction at the Yulchon 1 st Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province, S. Korea) of the country’s first lithium hydroxide plant, which will produce secondary battery materials using lithium produced from brine in Argentina. We will enhance our global competitiveness in lithium and other mineral resources and contribute to the development of domestic industries, including the secondary battery sector, by leading the localization of materials.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 12, 2023

Demand for battery electric and Top-End segment vehicles lifted sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars by 6%, to 515,700 units in the second quarter, and by 5% to 1,019,200 units in the first half of 2023. Sales were boosted by solid demand in Germany and the United States in particular. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars battery electric vehicle sales […] The post Mercedes-Benz EV sales up 123% to 56,300 units in Q2 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

It appears that German automaker Mercedes-Benz is seeing some momentum in its electric vehicle offerings. As per a press release from the luxury automaker, the company saw battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rise 123% to 56,300 units in Q2 2023. The second quarter saw a 6% increase in sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars, reaching 515,700 units. The first half of 2023 also experienced a 5% growth, with a total of 1,019,200 units sold.

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Electrek

JULY 10, 2023

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is about to receive all of its final permits and move to the construction phase, according to the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda. more… The post Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2023

Bosch will receive a grant of €160.7 million from the federal government of Germany and the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland for its project for the initial industrialization of stationary solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems:“Bosch Power Units”. As part of the IPCEI Hydrogen Program of the European Union (Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEI), the German Federal Government and the German Federal States of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saarland are funding th

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 10, 2023

The Little Car Company, manufacturers of hand built electric scaled cars, revealed the Tamiya Wild One MAX. Based on the original Tamiya Wild One (58050) radio-controlled car – first released in 1985 – the Tamiya Wild One MAX has been relaunched as a full-scale vehicle and is now on sale worldwide, with road legal versions available for customers in the UK and EU.

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Teslarati

JULY 9, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck was sighted this weekend driving around in Austin, Texas. And if recent posts on social media are any indication, it would appear that the all-electric pickup truck, at one point, was even driven by CEO Elon Musk himself. The Tesla Cybertruck is poised to enter production soon, with reports suggesting that the company is already fine-tuning Giga Texas’ lines and assigning staff for the production of the upcoming vehicle.

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Electrek

JULY 10, 2023

My journey in the electric mobility segment recently brought me to Gothenburg, Sweden – home to the Skansen Kronen, ZEEKR’s design center, and of course, Volvo. Sweden is one of the Scandinavian markets embracing electrification, and it couldn’t be more apparent in its public transit network. This includes 100% electric ferries, of which I got the chance to tour and go for a ride. more… The post I went to Sweden and experienced Gothenburg’s growing fleet of electric ferries appeared first

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The Driven EV News

JULY 11, 2023

Executives at some VW plants said demand for particular battery-electric models had fallen “to zero.” The post VW electric car sales “fall to zero” as Tesla and China EV makers win price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 10, 2023

The BMW Group delivered a total of 88,289 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles to customers in the second quarter of 2023 – and once again succeeded in more than doubling its BEV sales from the same period of last year (+117.5%). All major regions saw significant sales growth for fully-electric models – underlining the wide […] The post Deliveries of fully-electric BMW Group vehicles more than doubled again appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 8, 2023

June saw plugin EVs at 24.6% share in Germany, down from 26.0% year on year. Full electrics grew their share at a decent rate, up from 14.4% to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2023

Nearly two years ago, BMW gave us a look at a futuristic light electric motorcycle known as the CE 02. Welcome to the future folks, because now the BMW CE 02 has officially launched as the brand’s latest electric motorbike. more… The post BMW officially launches its low-cost (by BMW standards) light electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 8, 2023

Fuel and maintenance savings means some electric vehicle owners are already cutting their transport costs "from day one". The post Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 9, 2023

The all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and service provider Volta Trucks has announced a long-term agreement with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero. ZF technologies fitted to the Volta Zero have been designed and configured specifically for commercial vehicle […] The post Volta Trucks collaborates with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions on the all-electric Volta Zero appeare

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2023

Dr Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data asserts that the rapidity of change will enable us to avoid the worst of the climate catastrophe that is currently building.

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