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Electrify Canada has added greater than 40 particular person Hyper-Quick chargers in Québec and Nova Scotia. The all-new Macan Electrical is now a part of the charging settlement between Electrify America and Porsche Vehicles North America, which has been prolonged. House owners of the Macan Electrical will obtain complimentary 30-minute charging periods for a 12 months as a part of the charging incentive.
And in Paris, the “world’s new luxury [automotive brand],” HONGQI, will make its worldwide debut on the 2024 Paris Motor Present. Not merely luxurious, however energy, with an output of as much as 455 kW and a torque of as much as 756 Nm, the electrical drive techniques of the EH7 and EHS7 can attain as much as 22,500 rpm.
For these of us who prefer to see extra rail, U.S. Excessive Velocity Rail studies {that a} latest federal funding of $117 million in bullet practice initiatives signifies rising momentum.
Extra EV and vitality information is beneath.
Electrical Autos
HONGQI, the World’s New Luxurious Automotive Model Will Make Its Grand Look on the Paris Motor Present 2024
“HONGQI, the ‘World’s New Luxurious’ Automotive Model, will make its grand debut on the Paris Motor Present 2024 on October 14th, showcasing two pure electrical autos: the EH7 and EHS7, whereas additionally launching a pre-sale in Europe.
“Each EH7 and EHS7 are constructed on HONGQI’s self-developed ‘Tiangong’ Electrical Platform, providing distinctive dealing with, prolonged vary and superior car stability — options not often discovered of their class.
“Leveraging the strengths of the platform, each fashions provide exhilarating energy and distinctive dealing with efficiency. The EH7 and EHS7 have electrical drive techniques with as much as 455kW of energy and 756Nm of torque, able to reaching as much as 22,500 rpm. Each fashions can attain a high velocity of 200km/h, the EHS7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 3.9 seconds, whereas the EH7 achieves this in a powerful 3.5 seconds — offering an exhilarating sense of victory, as if crossing the end line.
“The EHS7 boasts a virtually 5-meter physique size and a 3-meter wheelbase, together with a uncommon rear-wheel steering characteristic for its class, enabling a turning radius of simply 5.3 meters — effortlessly navigating by means of difficult street situations. Each fashions are outfitted with ‘speed-sensitive power steering,’ which offers a lighter really feel at low speeds and larger stability at excessive speeds, delivering a unprecedented driving expertise that actually embodies ‘Beyond Driving.’
“As well as, HONGQI EH7 and EHS7 have an excellent max vary of 655km and 600km. Each fashions are outfitted with an 800-volt fast-charging system, permitting the battery to cost from 10% to 80% in simply 20 minutes — the proper period of time to get pleasure from a cup of espresso.
“Join us for HONGQI’s remarkable moment at the Paris Motor Show 2024!”
Audi of America Proclaims Pricing & Specs of All-New Q6 e-tron Mannequin Line Together with New Vary-Main Rear-Wheel-Drive Entry Mannequin
- With a beginning MSRP of $63,800, the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron is the entry level to Audi’s most technologically superior BEV, and the vanguard for the next-generation of Audi fashions to be launched over the subsequent two years
- Q6 e-tron RWD goes additional than any e-tron mannequin with an EPA-estimated vary of 321 miles when outfitted with extremely package deal
- Pricing and specs for all the Q6 e-tron mannequin line now accessible on the audiusa.com configurator with deliveries starting earlier than finish of 2024
“Audi of America today released full pricing and specifications for the all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron model line and announced an additional range-leading rear-wheel-drive (RWD) entry will join its line-up before the end of the year. With today’s announcement, Audi will have 11 distinct battery electric vehicles on offer across its four e-tron model lines at the close of 2024; Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT. The introduction of the Q6 e-tron to the brand’s U.S. model portfolio later this year also marks the start of the most ambitious product introduction cadence in the brand’s history. The all-new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture on which the Q6 e-tron is built is also joined by the introduction of a new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) which underpins new internal combustion engine Audi models, like the all-new A5 and Q5 arriving next year. Across these two platforms, Audi intends to introduce more than 20 all-new or significantly updated models over the next two years globally, half of which will be electrified.”
Mercedes-Benz Electrifies: A Customised Electrical G-Class Takes the Summoner’s Cup from Berlin by way of Paris to London
“We are thrilled that Mercedes-Benz is presenting an electric G-Class as the Trophy Carrier at Worlds 24. With the personalized highlights, it perfectly reflects our values and the ones of the League of Legends community: an innovative spirit, forward-driven mindset and passion for precision.” —Chris Greeley, International Head of LoL Esports at Riot Video games
Mercedes-Benz and Hydro Be a part of Forces within the Brazilian Amazon to Foster Lengthy-Time period Improvement Alongside Their Aluminum Provide Chain
“Following their joint decarbonization roadmap Mercedes-Benz and Hydro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with native NGOs and companions within the state of Pará, Brazil. Their objectives embody selling human rights, producing revenue for native communities, fostering biodiversity and low-carbon worth chains within the Brazilian Amazon.
“The Corridor coalition aims to create a positive impact for the communities along the 244-kilometer bauxite slurry pipeline operated by Hydro, which runs through seven municipalities in the state of Pará, Brazil — from the Paragominas bauxite mine to the Alunorte alumina refinery in Barcarena. The goal is to engage local communities along the aluminium supply chain and empower them to improve their economic, ecological, and social well-being. Mercedes-Benz is part of the program’s governance, helping to establish necessary structures and build knowledge for sustainable risk management in raw material supply chains.”
EV Charging
Electrify America Expands Buyer Charging Collaboration with Porsche Vehicles North America to Embrace the New Macan Electrical
“Electrify America and Porsche Vehicles North America have introduced the extension of their charging settlement, which now contains the all-new Macan Electrical. The charging profit will present homeowners of the Macan Electrical with one 12 months of complementary 30-minute charging periods* at Electrify America charging stations coast-to-coast.
“The all-new Macan Electrical is the newest addition to the Porsche car lineup. Its 800-volt structure helps a 270-kilowatt (kW) potential charging velocity underneath very best situations, making it one of many quickest charging speeds within the business.
“‘The Macan Electric is perfectly complemented by our Hyper-Fast charging network delivering speeds of up to 350 kW,’ said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. ‘Beyond the impressive charging speeds, Macan customers will benefit from either the seamless Plug&Charge feature or using the My Porsche app to start charging. With Plug&Charge activated, drivers can simply plug in and start charging, streamlining their charging experience, and saving even more time.’”
Electrify Canada Growth Continues — Including seventh Province and Bolstering Québec
“Electrify Canada introduced as we speak a community enlargement together with its first stations within the province of Nova Scotia and additional enlargement in Québec. Positioned alongside standard journey routes and close to procuring and eating, the seven new stations will add greater than 40 particular person next-generation chargers, able to speeds as much as 350 kW.
“‘We are thrilled to collaborate with Canadian Tire to bring more Hyper-Fast charging to locals, commuters, and travellers in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Québec — the zero-emission volume leader,’ stated Scott Hollinshead, program supervisor, OEM enterprise growth at Electrify Canada. ‘These new stations almost double our presence in Québec and introduce Electrify Canada to Nova Scotia. With locations now in seven provinces, Electrify Canada is committed to supporting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles across Canada.’
“The five new Québec stations in Greenfield Park, Mont-Tremblant, Laval, Québec City, and St-Hyacinthe, join the network’s existing locations in Drummondville, Mirabel, Repentigny, Sherbrooke, St-Romuald, and Trois-Rivières. As EV adoption increases, Electrify Canada also plans to add larger stations, and Greenfield Park and Laval are the network’s first eight charger stations.”
Alpitronic Americas Celebrates Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Charlotte
Siemens to Carve Out Electrical Automobile Charging Enterprise to Allow Subsequent Degree of Development
ChargePoint Receives NEVI Award Funding to Proliferate EV Charging on California Highways
Batteries
CIP Acquires 1 GWh Scatter Wash Battery Power Storage Venture in Arizona from Strata Clear Power and Indicators Building and Asset Administration Agreements with Strata
“Copenhagen Infrastructure Companions (‘CIP’), by means of its flagship fund, CI V, and Strata Clear Power (Strata), a number one developer, proprietor, and operator of renewable vitality, introduced that CIP will purchase the 255MW / 1,020 MWh Scatter Wash standalone battery storage challenge in Phoenix, Arizona. Strata will proceed to function development and asset supervisor for the challenge.
“’Standalone storage will play an important role in addressing the rapidly growing energy capacity needs in the U.S. Southwest, enabling the decarbonization of Arizona’s power grid while maintaining reliability,’ said Tim Evans, Partner and Head of North America at CIP. ‘CIP has a strong track record of developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects across the United States, and we are delighted to have partnered with Strata on the transaction.’”
“Strata Clean Energy secured a 20-year tolling agreement for the Scatter Wash project with Arizona Public Service (APS) in 2023. APS is the largest electric utility in Arizona, serving approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.”
Excessive Velocity Rail
U.S. Excessive Velocity Rail Says Current $117 Million Federal Funding in Bullet Practice Initiatives Alerts Rising Momentum
“U.S. Excessive Velocity Rail as we speak applauded a $54 million federal grant to develop a brand new high-speed practice station in California’s Central Valley. The announcement follows the Biden Administration’s $63.9 million grant earlier this month for Amtrak to proceed planning with accomplice Texas Central on a 240-mile high-speed rail hall between Dallas and Houston. Collectively, they quantity to a complete of greater than $117 million in new federal investments in high-speed rail underneath the Bipartisan Infrastructure Regulation because the starting of September.
“The brand new investments coincide with multinational know-how firm Siemens’ latest announcement to take a position $64 million within the nation’s first high-speed rail manufacturing plant in upstate New York.
“‘These investments reflect the federal government’s dedication to lastly making high-speed rail a actuality in America,’ stated Andy Kunz, CEO of U.S. Excessive Velocity Rail. ‘The momentum for U.S. high-speed rail is becoming unstoppable.’
“Final December, the Biden Administration awarded $6.1 billion in new funding for California’s challenge and Brightline West, which is able to join Las Vegas and Southern California by 2028. The Administration additionally supplied seed funding to assist planning for high-speed rail strains within the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, North Central Texas, and Southern California.
“The Madera station shall be a significant addition to California Excessive-Velocity Rail’s first section, which is able to join Merced to Bakersfield within the Central Valley between 2030 and 2033. The Madera station will join this preliminary high-speed rail line to the Amtrak San Joaquins service that runs into the San Francisco Bay Space. The brand new station will embody a platform, station observe, overhead pedestrian crossing, bus depot, expanded auto parking, street entry and a station constructing.
“USHSR mobilizes leading labor unions, companies, and public servants to advance bullet train investments and policies. The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has aggressively advocated for funding for California High Speed Rail, Brightline West, and other key projects and recently created a guide, ‘High-Speed Rail Project Initiation: A Roadmap for Advocates,’ to help local leaders get bullet train projects off the ground in their communities and regions.”
California Excessive-Velocity Rail Plan Will get $54-Million Enhance
On Observe for A Low Carbon Future: CRRC to Unveil Passenger and Freight Rail Transit and Full Life-Cycle System Options at InnoTrans 2024
WAVE Power & Clear Power
Biden–Harris Administration Opens Largest Ever Funding Alternative to Commercialize Modern Wave Power Applied sciences
“The Biden–Harris Administration announced today up to $112.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for its largest ever investment in marine energy. This five-year investment will significantly accelerate the design, fabrication, and testing of multiple wave energy converters (WECs), which harness power from ocean waves. Wave energy, a type of marine energy, can provide local, affordable, and clean energy for U.S. electric grids, coastal and island communities, and offshore work. This investment is in line with the administration’s commitment to domestically deployed power and technologies that will make American energy reliable and independent.”
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Practically $17 Million to 23 State and Native Governments to Help Clear Power Initiatives and Applications
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