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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

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Q&A with Aqua Metals execs Steve Cotton and David Regan Regardless of the claims made in Facebook memes, Li-ion batteries are eminently recyclable, and current recycling methods cause far less environmental damage than the well-documented depredations of the petroleum industry. However, as sustainability is central to the mission of the EV industry, we need to… Read more…

Improving EV acoustics with synchronous acquisition of NVH and powertrain data (Webinar)

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The electrification of the vehicle powertrain poses major challenges for the interaction of the individual components. In order to optimize both – the acoustics and the performance of electric vehicles, high-voltage and NVH measurement data must be acquired synchronously. In this webinar, we show the problem in the acoustics of EVs and the solutions for… Read more…

Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

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Aptera Motors has just delivered its first solar EV to a customer. April fools! Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Watch the video in full below. Read more…

After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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Green Car Reports
General Motors is negotiating a U.S. battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. GM already works closely with CATL, but that relationship is limited to the China market. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico… Read more…

Wind tunnel test challenges Cybertruck’s official drag coefficient

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ArenaEV
Love it or hate it, the Tesla Cybertruck is rarely away from the spotlight. Its futuristic, wedge-like design has drawn both admiration and criticism. One central talking point has been its aerodynamics. Tesla promises a solid drag coefficient of 0.34, helping the beastly truck maximize range. Independent testers at the i1Tesla YouTube channel set out to find out if that… Read more…

Xiaomi EV buyers will have to wait up to seven months for the SU7

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Orders for Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi’s brand-new SU7 have been flying off the shelves – with Xiaomi announcing that within 27 minutes of the company accepting orders for the new all-electric sedan, it had received more than 50,000 orders. Today Xiaomi has alerted potential buyers of a seven-month waiting time before getting the car. Apple, read it and weep. Read more…

One epic giveaway: How 600 free electric bikes changed 600 lives

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I’ve long championed the amazing benefits of electric bicycles in providing transportation autonomy to those who can’t afford a personal car and the massive expenses that come along with car ownership. A $1,000 e-bike can be the difference between a one-hour walk to work and a seven-minute ride to work. Now leading US e-bike maker Lectric Ebikes and the popular YouTuber Mr. Beast have teamed up to magnify the impact of a free e-bike 600 times. Read more…

Next pickup for Nissan and Mitsubishi may get PHEV, EV versions

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Green Car Reports
The next-generation Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck may get EV and plug-in hybrid variants, the latter using Mitsubishi tech, Automotive News reports. Nissan and Mitsubishi have been corporate allies since 2016, and the current-generation Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander crossovers use a common platform. But the two brands are looking at… Read more…

Xiaomi SU7 buyers face 7 months waiting time

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ArenaEV
It may be April Fools’ Day today, but Xiaomi SU7’s buyers have little to laugh about. Xiaomi’s first foray into electric vehicles is turning out to be a major success, but obviously manufacturing struggles to catch up with demand. The overwhelming early orders pushed delivery wait times to between three and seven months—that’s mid-October for the high-end SU7 Max. While… Read more…