Back in 2021, we looked at the move towards using sustainable materials in tyres, with major makers including Continental and Michelin aiming to radically clean up tyre production by 2050. That essentially means replacing petroleum-based products used for the main ingredients (synthetic rubber and carbon black) with biomaterials and recycled carbon black, steel and plastic.… Continue reading Tech Talk: What are modern tyres made of?
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Stellantis, Samsung SDI set plan to build second US battery plant
July 24 (Reuters) – French-Italian automaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI (006400.KS) on Monday said they plan to open a second joint-venture plant in the U.S. to build electric vehicle batteries, with a target to start production in 2027. The companies said the transaction still needs to be finalized, and where… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI set plan to build second US battery plant
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150
A picture of a Tesla Cybertruck with a wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150 has leaked from a Tesla shop. It looks like Tesla is trolling, but more importantly, the picture raises questions about the Cybertruck’s frunk. Lately, we have seen several Tesla Cybertruck prototypes with wraps driving in California. The automaker… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted with wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150
Cleantechnica: Teapot Trixie — Speed Racer 002915
Robert Isaac, self-confessed über-nerd and track racer, brought his modified Model 3 Performance to our electric vehicle event in Bundaberg a couple of weeks ago and told me his fascinating story. He has allowed me to share it with the readership of CleanTechnica. Enjoy. Modified for the track, teapot racer. Photo by Majella Waterworth.” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/07/361281371_302436842152648_6861629331884813371_n-scaled-e1690134405643-400×214.jpg”… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Teapot Trixie — Speed Racer 002915
Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
J.D. Power does surveys. Lots and lots of surveys. Its business is collecting people’s opinions about things and then sharing that information with businesses — for a fee. For the past 28 years, it has been asking new car owners how satisfied they are with their cars in something called the U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution,… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
If anyone is concerned about demand for Tesla vehicles leveling off or dropping, it certainly isn’t Tesla. One example of that is what Tesla is now requesting from the authorities in Germany — to significantly expand Giga Berlin (the company’s already massive German factory). There are multiple aspects to this, but let’s start with the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in the United States
AMSTERDAM, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Joint venture to build battery plant plans to start production in early 2027 Facility to have an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt-hours (GWh) Stellantis and Samsung SDI currently building a gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana, with launch expected in first quarter of 2025 Gigafactory intended to be the… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in the United States
Automotive Power Electronics Market to Reach $8.1 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 5.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research
The global automotive power electronics market is driven by factors such as rise in demands for electric vehicles, increasing trend for electrification across the automotive industry, and government regulations for vehicle safety systems. PORTLAND, Ore., July 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Automotive Power Electronics Market by Device (Power IC, Module/Discrete),… Continue reading Automotive Power Electronics Market to Reach $8.1 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 5.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research
@FCA: Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in US
July 24, 2023 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States, under the existing StarPlus Energy joint venture. Targeted to start production in 2027, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 34… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in US
Chinese policy bank steps up financial support for smart parking
A smart, vertical parking lot in Guiyang, Guizhou province helps drivers park their vehicles automatically, saving space and improving efficiency. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – The China Development Bank (CDB), one of the country’s policy banks, has stepped up financial support for the construction of smart parking infrastructure. As of June, the lender had issued 50… Continue reading Chinese policy bank steps up financial support for smart parking