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Electric Cars Are Not So Clean
Polestar spills the beans:
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Toyota Motor North America: New BEV Coming In 'Short Term'
"We're really clear: The future of this industry is electrification," Carter told Automotive News. "The question on the table is the level of adoption, how quickly the market will move."
Toyota Motor North America: New BEV Coming In 'Short Term'
Pay wall: Toyota, Lexus plan aggressive lineup overhaul; battery-electric vehicle coming to U.S. in 'short term'fotomoto Dec 5, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 8,913 Likes: 4 Replies: 66 -
Japan Is Reportedly Aiming to Go All-Electric and Hybrid Around 2035
Is the age of cars powered solely by internal-combustion coming to an end? It certainly seems so, with more governments issuing proclamations about when they're aiming to transition to electrified cars. Nikkei's newswire reports that Japan is targeting the mid 2030s for when its cars are all electrified as part of its aim to become a zero-emission country by 2050. It's not as ambitious as the U.K.'s recently announced goal to ban internal combustion entirely by 2035, but still a big deal, as Japan's is a huge auto market.
Japan Is Reportedly Aiming to Go All-Electric and Hybrid Around 2035...Tideland Prius Dec 3, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,319 Likes: 1 Replies: 14 -
More Tesla Quality Issues .......
Looks like Tesla has determined that there are roof issues on 9k Tesla’s.
Tesla recalls 9,500 Model X and Model Y cars over roof, bolt issues -
Deutschland and Hydrogen
Source: German lobbyists are pushing hydrogen fuel cells—but German automakers | EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories
There’s a puzzling power struggle going on in Germany. The federal government, cheered on by various industry trade groups, has grand plans to build a hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem. However, two of the country’s three major automakers have stated in no uncertain terms that hydrogen fuel cells are unsuitable for passenger vehicles, and that battery-electric vehicles are the way forward (a conclusion that Tesla’s founders reached back in 2003, and that Elon Musk has reiterated in colorful terms many times).
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Works for me. We're seeing legacy leaders who have not gotten the updated memo that hydrogen is too expensive except by taking tax funds from other government services.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Nov 24, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,375 Likes: 1 Replies: 9 -
Full-scale Ammonia Engine Test Announced
"Wärtsilä, along with Knutsen OAS Shipping AS, Repsol, and the Sustainable Energy Catapult Center, will begin what they say is the world’s first long-term, full-scale, testing of ammonia as a fuel in a marine four-stroke combustion engine."
Full-scale Ammonia Engine Test Announced - Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide
Ammonia and methanol are seen as the top two fuels for reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry. Batteries simply aren't practical for crossing an ocean. Ammonia can be made from green hydrogen, and has a big advantage over hydrogen when it comes to storage and transport. 5% added to gasoline is reported as possible without modifying current cars. It can also be used in a fuel cell, and article mentions another project working on that.
The title pretty much reports the news. This will be the first test of ammonia in an engine. Done in a lab, the goals are to study how the...Trollbait Nov 22, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,643 Likes: 1 Replies: 15 -
California incentive addition
Source: $1,500 Clean Fuel Reward Applies To All Electric Vehicles Bought In California
It applies to any fully-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle with a battery pack bigger than 16 kWh.
In case you were looking for additional discounts when buying a new electric vehicle, then this new so-called ‘ Clean Fuel Reward ‘ may be of interest to you. It makes all EVs and some PHEVs purchased in the state of California $1,500 cheaper, and the only criteria is to have a certain size battery pack.
Its introduction can be credited to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and local power providers and it actually applies to all fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. You can still benefit from it regardless if buy or lease a new plug-in vehicle in the state, although said vehicle does have to be registered in California and the buyer needs to be a state resident - buying one...bwilson4web Nov 19, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 904 Likes: 0 Replies: 3 -
Review of hydrogen
An accurate review:
There is one dodgy claim, $4/kg, for hydrogen. However, it is a minor point.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Nov 15, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 20,373 Likes: 1 Replies: 132 -
Ford joins GM and Tesla
Source: In Reversal, Ford CEO Says Company Exploring EV Battery Production | The Motley Fool
A new managerial regime at Ford (NYSE:F) is signaling a new attitude in the carmaker's relationship with electric vehicle (EV) batteries. At the Reuters Automotive Summit, recently installed CEO Jim Farley revealed that the company is now considering producing its own battery cells for the increasingly popular vehicles.
"We are discussing [battery] cell manufacturing," he said bluntly in his remarks at the conference, which concluded on Friday. "I think that's natural as [EV] volume grows."
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That policy differentiated Ford from numerous well-known peers in the automotive sector. For example, the titan of the U.S. industry, General Motors, is devoting piles of capital and resources to such products, while Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) famously powers its...bwilson4web Nov 15, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,442 Likes: 0 Replies: 17 -
U.S. Charging Stations
Source: NREL: Strong Growth Of U.S. Charging Station Installs Continued In Q1 2020
Good progress.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Nov 14, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,782 Likes: 1 Replies: 42 -
Model 3 joins NYC yellow cab fleet
Source: First Tesla Model 3 NYC yellow cab hits the road - Electrek
Tesla Model 3 joins NYC Yellow Cab fleet, potentially 13,000. An earlier Leaf experiment failed due to limited range.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Nov 9, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,343 Likes: 0 Replies: 24 -
EVs are about to get a lot cheaper under the Biden administration
Expect the cost of Prius Prime and other EVs to go down by many thousands of dollars under the Biden administration.
Factbox: What impact would a Biden presidency have on the auto industry? | Reuters -
Joint venture for BEV and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Source: Traton And Hino To Create EV/FCV Joint Venture
Traton (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group) and Hino (subsidiary of Toyota) signed a joint venture agreement for e-mobility - specifically battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The two companies were already strategic partners since 2018, and now they intend to plan and provide e-mobility products, combining their unique strengths.
"They will form a team of advanced specialists from both companies and launch activities in Södertälje (Sweden) and in a second step in Tokyo (Japan). TRATON and Hino will team up to shorten lead times for future e-mobility products with battery and fuel cell technology. The two companies are convinced that both technologies will be needed in the future."
According to the press release, the JV will work on:
battery electric vehicles (BEV)
fuel cell vehicles (FCV)...bwilson4web Nov 7, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 5,505 Likes: 0 Replies: 60 -
BEV sales in USA
Source: http://www.autoline.tv/daily/?p=71508#more-71508
ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES OUTPERFORMING THE OVERALL MARKET
And speaking of car sales, as we reported earlier in the week, sales in the U.S. were down nearly 3% in October. But there’s one segment that’s more than holding its own during the downturn…electrified vehicles. According to Wards Intelligence, sales of battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, were up a whopping 25% last month. BEVs, which for the most part is just Tesla, posted an increase of 5.4%. Hybrids were up an impressive 46%, while plug-ins declined about 2%. And for the year, electrified vehicle sales are down over 5%, which normally is nothing to celebrate but with the overall market down 17% through October,...bwilson4web Nov 6, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 8,816 Likes: 0 Replies: 35 -
AEP Ohio giving a cashback on purchase of electric vehicle.
Just got this e-mail message from my local Nissan dealer.
As part of their effort to accelerate electric vehicle transportation alternatives throughout the US, Nissan North America is offering AEP Ohio customers an incentive offer toward the purchase of a new 100% electric Nissan LEAF.
Eligible customers can receive up to $6,000 cash back on the purchase of a 2020 Nissan LEAF or LEAF PLUS.
You may also qualify for up to $7,500 in Federal tax credit! That's up to $13,500 in potential total savings!
Prices start at $31,600 to $40,000 and the Leaf has a 40kw battery and range of 149 miles and Leaf Plus has a 62 kw battery and a range of 226 miles. I don't know if you get the full $6,000 on the less expensive ones. A Leaf wouldn't be my first choice for an EV...Ronald Doles Nov 5, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,741 Likes: 0 Replies: 5 -
Electrified Vehicles Nearly 1/4 of Oct 2020 Toyota Sales in Canada
TORONTO, ON – November 3, 2020 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported its fourth consecutive month of record electrified vehicle sales, up 30.3% with 4,558 units sold in October, and now representing 21.6% of its overall sales on the strength of rising demand for vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Lexus UX, and Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid.
TCI reported overall sales of 21,100 vehicles during the month, up 1.5% compared to the same period last year.
TCI truck sales reported its best month ever (15,867 units sold, up 3.7%), led by the RAV4 (6,924 units sold, up 9.1%), Highlander (1,551 units sold, up 13.5%) and Tacoma (1,970 units sold, up 82.7%), all with October records.
Additional October Highlights
- Toyota Tundra sales of 1,111 units, up 80.1%
- Toyota Camry sales of 1,020 units, up 41.1%
- Lexus UX sales of 287 units, up 47.9% (new October record)
- Lexus LX sales of 117 units, up 21.9% (new October record)...
Tideland Prius Nov 4, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,594 Likes: 3 Replies: 0 - Toyota Tundra sales of 1,111 units, up 80.1%
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Why is there Tesla inventory?
When you read the news all you hear about is Tesla selling out and waiting lists, yet there appears to be storage lots with new and used Tesla sitting in SoCal!! They appear to be pretty dirty and parked there for some time. So what gives?
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Cummings full of gas
Source: Fuel Cells | Cummins Inc.
Cummins acquires Hydrogenics, a fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider, makes a minority investment in Loop Energy, a fuel cell electric range extender provider, and signs a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Well it looks like another money pit.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Nov 3, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,480 Likes: 0 Replies: 17 -
Exclusive Photos of the New 2021 Toyota Mirai!!
Enjoy - Toyota takes EV to a new level!
orenji Nov 1, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 13,497 Likes: 1 Replies: 128 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #388 Listen to Her
We learn to listen to Georgia and, we discuss vanadium flow batteries, electric buses, Tesla FSD and more. 00:00 Show Start 04:10 Solar has Become the Cheapest Energy Source 13:55 Vanadium Flow Batteries 21:50 This Week in Tesla 29:40 Electric School Buses 45:20 Vote Because your Rights Depend on It 58:00 Shout Outs and Go […]
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