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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The forces that do not like electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming bolder. The ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) started by asking to tax the Chinese competition extra to compensate for their government subsidies, a normal request to create a level playing field. In theory,…
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Years of field experience as an electrician positioned Russ Barlow to be FTI’s Network Operations Center (NOC) customer experience leader. We asked Russ to share his journey to that position along with reasons why a NOC can be the ultimate customer experience tool. What is a NOC? A NOC monitors, manages and maintains network…
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Auto-industry tariffs coming in April, may bring immediate price hikes Mexico makes many U.S.-bound EVs, buys few of them EV tax credit still potentially applies to models made in Mexico and Canada The threat of auto tariffs affecting models made in Mexico and Canada has not abated. And as industry experts continue to suggest,…
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adminisThe Volkswagen Group (VW Group), encompassing brands like Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, SEAT/Cupra, and others, remains one of the world’s top automakers by vehicle deliveries. While Toyota Group holds the overall lead in global sales, VW Group’s steady performance—bolstered by strong regional gains and a sharp uptick in electric vehicle (EV) adoption—positions it as…
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Engineering companies GROB and Dürr have developed a concept factory for lithium-ion battery cell production that requires 50 percent less space and 70 percent less energy than traditional manufacturing facilities, delivering higher space efficiency and lower operating costs. The centerpiece of the new approach is Dürr’s dry coating system, which implements the Activated Dry…
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Charging your EV at home using the free electricity generated by rooftop solar panels dramatically decreases your carbon footprint. But that’s not the only thing installing a solar EV charging system can positively impact. The cost savings associated with using solar energy for home EV charging can be significant, not to mention long-lasting –…
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Toyota has priority to receive the all-important cathode material for solid-state batteries from a supplier starting in 2028. It already has a deal with another company for the solid electrolyte, the other key component for a solid-state battery. Toyota says its first solid-state-powered EVs could hit the market as early as 2027. Solid-state batteries…
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adminisBy Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that less than 3,000 cooking gas refilling plants are serving over 200 million Nigerians. The disclosure may not be unconnected with current cooking gas scarcity being experienced in some parts of the country as this affects gas penetration. Authority Chief Executive…
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LG Innotek has unveiled its all-new Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity, through which it aims to enable high-speed communication for users at any location, at any time of the day. The module itself supports satellite communication over 5G broadband (NR-NTN, with a bandwidth of approximately 30 MHz) that is installed in the…
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GWM is unleashing a plug-in hybrid onslaught that extends from the suburbs to the outback with a range of fuel miser SUVs utilising the brand’s Hi4 and Hi4-T PHEV technology. Part of “a comprehensive brand refresh in Australia and New Zealand” the newcomers include a sharply priced rechargeable version of the Haval H6 mid-sized…
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The new Tesla Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard are $5,000 and $5,500 more affordable than the rest of the lineup, respectively. Tesla cut a laundry list of features from the cars to make them cheaper. No FM radio and no lane-centering are among the dropped features, but there’s also a peculiar choice…
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Consumer Demand and Expectations Modern consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable, all-in-one experiences that include EV charging. This demand is reshaping expectations across various sectors: Retail: Shoppers are looking for charging options at malls, supermarkets, and other retail locations. Hospitality: Hotels and restaurants are expected to offer charging services to attract and retain EV-driving customers….
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