HONGQI & The Paris Motor Present, 40 Extra Hyper-Quick Chargers, Good Information for Excessive-Pace Rail & Wave Power

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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. Homeowners of the Macan Electrical will obtain complimentary 30-minute charging classes for a yr as a part of the charging incentive.

And in Paris, the “world’s new luxurious [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 methods of the EH7 and EHS7 can attain as much as 22,500 rpm. 

For these of us who wish to see extra rail, U.S. Excessive Pace Rail stories {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 automobile stability — options not often discovered of their class.

“Leveraging the strengths of the platform, each fashions supply exhilarating energy and distinctive dealing with efficiency. The EH7 and EHS7 have electrical drive methods 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 an almost 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 geared up with ‘speed-sensitive energy steering,’ which supplies a lighter really feel at low speeds and better stability at excessive speeds, delivering a unprecedented driving expertise that actually embodies ‘Past Driving.’

“As well as, HONGQI EH7 and EHS7 have an impressive max vary of 655km and 600km. Each fashions are geared up with an 800-volt fast-charging system, permitting the battery to cost from 10% to 80% in simply 20 minutes — the right period of time to get pleasure from a cup of espresso.

“Be a part of us for HONGQI’s exceptional second on the Paris Motor Present 2024!”

Audi of America Declares 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 following two years
• Q6 e-tron RWD goes additional than any e-tron mannequin with an EPA-estimated vary of 321 miles when geared up with extremely package deal
• Pricing and specs for the whole Q6 e-tron mannequin line now accessible on the audiusa.com configurator with deliveries starting earlier than finish of 2024

“Audi of America at present launched full pricing and specs for the all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron mannequin line and introduced a further range-leading rear-wheel-drive (RWD) entry will be a part of its line-up earlier than the top of the yr. With at present’s announcement, Audi may have 11 distinct battery electrical autos on supply throughout its 4 e-tron mannequin traces on the shut of 2024; This fall e-tron, Q6 e-tron, Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT. The introduction of the Q6 e-tron to the model’s U.S. mannequin portfolio later this yr additionally marks the beginning of probably the most bold product introduction cadence within the model’s historical past. The all-new Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) structure on which the Q6 e-tron is constructed can also be joined by the introduction of a brand new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) which underpins new inside combustion engine Audi fashions, just like the all-new A5 and Q5 arriving subsequent yr. Throughout these two platforms, Audi intends to introduce greater than 20 all-new or considerably up to date fashions over the following two years globally, half of which will likely be electrified.”

Mercedes-Benz Electrifies: A Customised Electrical G-Class Takes the Summoner’s Cup from Berlin through Paris to London

“We’re thrilled that Mercedes-Benz is presenting an electrical G-Class because the Trophy Provider at Worlds 24. With the personalised highlights, it completely displays our values and those of the League of Legends group: an progressive spirit, forward-driven mindset and fervour 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 Growth 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 targets embrace selling human rights, producing revenue for native communities, fostering biodiversity and low-carbon worth chains within the Brazilian Amazon.

“The Hall coalition goals to create a constructive influence for the communities alongside the 244-kilometer bauxite slurry pipeline operated by Hydro, which runs by means of seven municipalities within the state of Pará, Brazil — from the Paragominas bauxite mine to the Alunorte alumina refinery in Barcarena. The purpose is to have interaction native communities alongside the aluminium provide chain and empower them to enhance their financial, ecological, and social well-being. Mercedes-Benz is a part of this system’s governance, serving to to determine vital constructions and construct data for sustainable danger administration in uncooked materials provide chains.”

EV Charging

Electrify America Expands Buyer Charging Collaboration with Porsche Vehicles North America to Embody 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 yr of complementary 30-minute charging classes* at Electrify America charging stations coast-to-coast.

“The all-new Macan Electrical is the newest addition to the Porsche automobile lineup. Its 800-volt structure helps a 270-kilowatt (kW) potential charging velocity below preferrred situations, making it one of many quickest charging speeds within the business.

“‘The Macan Electrical is completely complemented by our Hyper-Quick charging community delivering speeds of as much as 350 kW,’ mentioned Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. ‘Past the spectacular charging speeds, Macan clients will profit from both the seamless Plug&Cost characteristic or utilizing the My Porsche app to begin charging. With Plug&Cost activated, drivers can merely plug in and begin charging, streamlining their charging expertise, and saving much more time.’”

Electrify Canada Enlargement Continues — Including seventh Province and Bolstering Québec

“Electrify Canada introduced at present a community growth together with its first stations within the province of Nova Scotia and additional growth in Québec. Positioned alongside well-liked journey routes and close to purchasing 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’re thrilled to collaborate with Canadian Tire to carry extra Hyper-Quick charging to locals, commuters, and travellers within the provinces of Nova Scotia and Québec — the zero-emission quantity chief,’ mentioned Scott Hollinshead, program supervisor, OEM enterprise improvement at Electrify Canada. ‘These new stations nearly double our presence in Québec and introduce Electrify Canada to Nova Scotia. With places now in seven provinces, Electrify Canada is dedicated to supporting the widespread adoption of electrical autos throughout Canada.’

“The 5 new Québec stations in Greenfield Park, Mont-Tremblant, Laval, Québec Metropolis, and St-Hyacinthe, be a part of the community’s current places in Drummondville, Mirabel, Repentigny, Sherbrooke, St-Romuald, and Trois-Rivières. As EV adoption will increase, Electrify Canada additionally plans so as to add bigger stations, and Greenfield Park and Laval are the community’s first eight charger stations.”

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Batteries

CIP Acquires 1 GWh Scatter Wash Battery Power Storage Challenge 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 undertaking in Phoenix, Arizona. Strata will proceed to function development and asset supervisor for the undertaking.

“’Standalone storage will play an essential position in addressing the quickly rising vitality capability wants within the U.S. Southwest, enabling the decarbonization of Arizona’s energy grid whereas sustaining reliability,’ mentioned Tim Evans, Associate and Head of North America at CIP. ‘CIP has a powerful monitor report of creating, proudly owning, and working renewable vitality initiatives throughout america, and we’re delighted to have partnered with Strata on the transaction.’”

“Strata Clear Power secured a 20-year tolling settlement for the Scatter Wash undertaking with Arizona Public Service (APS) in 2023. APS is the biggest electrical utility in Arizona, serving roughly 1.4 million properties and companies in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.”

Excessive Pace Rail

U.S. Excessive Pace Rail Says Current $117 Million Federal Funding in Bullet Practice Tasks Indicators Rising Momentum   

“U.S. Excessive Pace Rail at present 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 companion 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 below the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation because the starting of September.

“The brand new investments coincide with multinational expertise firm Siemens’ latest announcement to speculate $64 million within the nation’s first high-speed rail manufacturing plant in upstate New York.

“‘These investments replicate the federal authorities’s dedication to lastly making high-speed rail a actuality in America,’ mentioned Andy Kunz, CEO of U.S. Excessive Pace Rail. ‘The momentum for U.S. high-speed rail is changing into unstoppable.’

“Final December, the Biden Administration awarded $6.1 billion in new funding for California’s undertaking and Brightline West, which is able to join Las Vegas and Southern California by 2028. The Administration additionally offered seed funding to assist planning for high-speed rail traces within the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, North Central Texas, and Southern California.

“The Madera station will likely be an important addition to California Excessive-Pace 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 embrace a platform, station monitor, overhead pedestrian crossing, bus depot, expanded auto parking, street entry and a station constructing.

“USHSR mobilizes main labor unions, corporations, and public servants to advance bullet practice investments and insurance policies.  The U.S. Excessive Pace Rail Coalition has aggressively advocated for funding for California Excessive Pace Rail, Brightline West, and different key initiatives and not too long ago created a information, ‘Excessive-Pace Rail Challenge Initiation: A Roadmap for Advocates,’ to assist native leaders get bullet practice initiatives off the bottom of their communities and areas.”

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WAVE Power & Clear Power

Biden–Harris Administration Opens Largest Ever Funding Alternative to Commercialize Progressive Wave Power Applied sciences

“The Biden–Harris Administration introduced at present as much as $112.5 million in funding from the U.S. Division of Power for its largest ever funding in marine vitality. This five-year funding will considerably speed up the design, fabrication, and testing of a number of wave vitality converters (WECs), which harness energy from ocean waves. Wave vitality, a kind of marine vitality, can present native, reasonably priced, and clear vitality for U.S. electrical grids, coastal and island communities, and offshore work. This funding is according to the administration’s dedication to domestically deployed energy and applied sciences that may make American vitality dependable and impartial.”

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