Tesla is still planning to build electric vehicle battery cells in Germany at Giga Berlin, and faster than previously projected. This contradicts reports earlier this week that Tesla was delaying battery production in Germany with intentions to prioritize cell manufacturing in the United States, which would help the automaker benefit from recent government incentives. Earlier […]
The Honda CR-V Hybrid gets a price—and better gas mileage in some versions. Natural-rubber tires could be made from a sustainable crop in the U.S. And what’s the most aerodynamic production car in the world? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid earns 40 mpg, Honda has revealed—with the
Peugeot has released a brief but interesting description (with photos) of the assembly and testing process for the battery packs that go into its plug-in cars and vans. Peugeot Product Director Jérôme Micheron described the automaker’s plug-in offerings: “Peugeot provides a wide range of electrified vehicles with the full-electric e-208 and e-2008. The New 408,
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As demand for lithium-ion batteries accelerates, recycling of raw materials will be an essential part of the circular EV ecosystem. However, in the near term, the primary source of recyclable battery material will be scrap material from battery production, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s latest Recycling Report. Benchmark forecasts that scrap will account for 78%
Austin, Texas-based startup Group1 boasts a star-studded executive suite. Chief Product Officer Dr. Leigang Xue invented Potassium Prussian White (KPW) cathode materials in 2017 at the laboratory of the legendary John B. Goodenough at the University of Texas. The company, which made its debut at Professor Goodenough’s 100th birthday celebration, is working to commercialize cathode
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EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has acquired a controlling interest in EV truck innovator Bollinger Motors. Mullen paid $148.2 million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest. Mullen says the acquisition will enable its entry into the market for medium-duty trucks (Classes 3-6), while also positioning Bollinger to capture the electric sport utility and
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Duke Energy is planning a new demand response pilot in the Duke Energy Carolinas service area. Under the program, which is expected to launch in 2023, customers who lease an eligible EV, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, will get reduced lease payments in exchange for allowing their EVs to feed energy back to the grid.
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There’s no way to know for sure. but it seems strange that radar would make a return to Tesla’s online parts catalog. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More
Will Tesla Add Radar Back Into Its EVs As Part Of Hardware 4? Read More »
There’s more: a new battery currently under development will halve that time when it launches in China in just a few months. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More
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They have come up with a new charging protocol created using computer models. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More
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