General Motors on Wednesday signed a multi-year deal with Norway's Vianode to supply synthetic graphite anodes for electric vehicle batteries. I the agreement starts in 2027when Vianode expects to start producing synthetic graphite at a new North American plant, to 2033, according to the companies. The materials will be used in battery cells produced by …

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A new report says that Tesla will halt part of the new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. The shutdown will extend beyond the traditional Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is technically 2 weeks long, but the official holiday lasts a week, during which important industrial parts …

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The Telo MT1 electric mini truck will be available with solar panels Solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of power to the battery per day Aptera, which has not yet introduced its electric wheels, will offer solar panels The Telo MT1 electric mini truck will be able to recover some range from the sun thanks …

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In today's episode of Fast Chargingwe look at new research that shows Toyota is outpacing all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denial politicians and Fred accuses Elon of distorting the Full Self Driving data (again). We've also got word that the newly redesigned Tesla Model Y is being built at Giga …

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Photo: Amazon Amazon is adding more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric fleet trucks later this year – its largest ever order for electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHGVs). Amazon's new electric trucks are new These electric trucks will handle long-distance routes across the UK and Germany, moving trailers between Amazon's fulfillment centers, sorting centers, and delivery …

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If you thought the current GV60 looked good inside, wait until you see the updated model. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 earlier this month, its first major redesign since its 2021 launch. Here's our first look at the interior of the new Genesis GV60. The interior of the Genesis GV60 gets an upgrade in the …

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Photo: Amprius Technologies Amprius Technologies recently introduced a new SiCore cell built on its Silicon Anode Platform that improves battery performance in EVs, electric aircraft, and drones. In late 2024, battery manufacturer Amprius delivered pre-production 10Ah samples to six customers for testing, with full sales set for early 2025. If real-world testing delivers as promised, …

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Car buyers continue to prioritize fuel economy, according to a recent survey from Consumer Reports 96% of respondents said fuel economy was important when considering which car to buy Respondents believe that the onus is on the shoulders of car manufacturers rather than the government to increase fuel economy A majority of Americans support stricter …

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If you are a commercial fleet decision maker considering going electric, one of the best things you can do is learn about the experience of successfully electrified aircraft. Quality Custom Distribution, a division of Golden State Foods, has been using EVs in its operations for the past few years. FleetOwner's Jade Brasher spoke with Shane …

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EVs need a charging station, even in the most remote areas. Subaru helped install a public EV charging station in “the world's most remote location.” To test it, the Subaru Solterra was sent to the island of St Helena. Check out the video below. Subhura Solterra is testing a public EV charger at a distance …

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