September, 2022

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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group. The other HyCET project partners are DEUTZ AG, DHL Freight GmbH, KEYOU GmbH, TotalEnergies Marketing Deutschland GmbH and Volvo Group. The research project aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics.

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Tata launches a $10,000 electric car for India

Green Car Reports

Indian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. Scheduled to start deliveries in January 2023, the Tata Tiago.ev is an electric version of the automaker's Tiago hatchback that will start at 849,000 rupees, or $10,370 at current exchange rates, although Tata said.

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Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

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A ute for Australia! LDV Australia announces "fundamental step-change" in strategy, with not one but three EVs including the eT60 utility. The post Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment

Electrek

Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment as it shifts its grid to renewables supported by energy storage enabled by batteries like the Megapacks. more…. The post Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment appeared first on Electrek.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

On a planet aspiring to become carbon neutral, the once-stalwart coal power plant is an emerging anachronism. It is true that, in much of the developing world, coal-fired capacity continues to grow. But in every corner of the globe, political and financial pressures are mounting to bury coal in the past. In the United States, coal’s share of electricity generation has plummeted since its early 2000s peak; 28 percent of U.S. coal plants are planned to shutter by 2035.

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Great Tips For Care Of Lithium Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

A recent thread by World of Engineering on Twitter gives a lot of good, basic advice to anyone who owns a lithium-ion battery (or a few hundred/thousand). Sharing this information periodically is a great idea because many people have no idea that lithium batteries require any kind of care at all. Everything you need to […].

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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid

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A new California rule could pave the way for more affordable—and more efficient—EV charging. As reported by Canary Media (via ChargedEVs), the California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a new rule requiring the state's three largest utilities to let EV chargers measure the amount of energy they're using. Many home.

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UPDATE: Tesla adds 500k square feet to Gigafactory Texas for ‘ecological paradise’

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Update: Elon Musk told Teslarati the expansion plans will accommodate Tesla Giga Texas’s “ecological paradise.” Headline and paragraphs have been revised and updated to reflect accuracy based on Musk’s details. Ecological paradise plans from south portion of Giga Texas to river look great, however we must first get the factory financially on its feet. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2022.

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Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help

Electrek

Tesla is expecting a “very high volume” of vehicle deliveries during the end of the quarter, and it is asking all employees to help – even those outside of the sale and delivery organization. more…. The post Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help appeared first on Electrek.

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NIO's William Li shares what he's doing in Europe

CN EV Post

NIO's bosses checked out the construction of the company's NIO House and its first battery swap station in Germany as they are on a 10-day road trip in an ET7. The post NIO's William Li shares what he's doing in Europe appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Tesla AI Day 2022 — What To Expect

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s AI Day 2022 is coming up quickly, and investors and fans alike are wondering what the event may hold. From the latest technology in its cars to upcoming projects — such as the Optimus robot, expected to be debuted this year — Tesla’s second AI Day event is likely to be full of pleasant surprises. When […].

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ZF and Freudenberg partner on fuel cell drives

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ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division announced a joint development agreement with fuel cell and battery systems supplier, Freudenberg e-Power Systems. The partners will develop clean e-Drive ‘powerpack’ solutions, consisting of a fuel cell and drivetrain system, as well as share components for a variety of applications. The partnership combines the core competencies of two companies with Freudenberg’s expertise in fuel cell and battery systems and ZF’s electric components including d

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Bridgestone aims to make natural-rubber tires from a sustainable American southwest crop

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To make tire production more sustainable, Bridgestone is turning to a desert shrub called guayule as a source of natural rubber. Native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, guayule is a heat-tolerant source of natural rubber that can be used to make tires, Bridgestone said in a recent press release. Natural rubber can be.

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“Quantum bus” innovation potentially makes quantum computers scalable

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Experts have developed a “quantum bus” that may enhance the capabilities of quantum computers, making them scalable. The post “Quantum bus” innovation potentially makes quantum computers scalable appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped around ahead of deliveries

Electrek

Several Tesla Semi electric trucks have been spotted being shipped around the country ahead of the long-awaited start of deliveries. more…. The post Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped around ahead of deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid leaves $3.6M Bugatti Chiron behind in drag & roll race

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A Tesla Model S Plaid left a $3.6 million Bugatti Chiron behind a couple of times in a drag and roll race at the Triple F Raceway in a new video by DragTimes. The Tesla Model S Plaid with its 1,020 horsepower and the Bugatti Chiron with its 1,500 horsepower faced off on the track. Although the Plaid is around 500 pounds lighter than the Bugatti Chiron, in these races, the all-electric vehicle proved to be the better-performing vehicle.

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13% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (21% Plugins)

CleanTechnica EVs

dFor the first time since June 2021, the overall European car market grew YoY. It was only by 3%, but it signals that the worst of the production constraints might be over. Although, with an energy-derived recession looming on the horizon, this uptick might not last for long… Looking at the plugin vehicle market in […].

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Cemvita demonstrates “gold hydrogen” production in situ, sets up subsidiary

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Cemvita Factory announced multiple developments with its Gold Hydrogen business. Cemvita defines Gold Hydrogen as the biological production of hydrogen in the subsurface through the consumption of trapped or abandoned resources. Gold Hydrogen is a novel source of carbon neutral hydrogen produced from depleted oil reservoirs that are ready for plug and abandonment, extending the life of wells that would otherwise be a significant burden.

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Sono hits 20,000 reservations for its $30,000 Sion solar EV

Green Car Reports

Germany’s Sono Motors confirmed on Thursday that it has 20,000 direct consumer reservations for its upcoming Sion solar-supplemented EV that, if you don't drive much, might seldom if ever cost you anything to "fuel." Sono says that the Sion, which is due to be produced by Valmet Automotive in Finland starting in the second half of 2023, has.

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Harvard engineers develop solid-state battery that lasts 20 years, charges in 3 minutes

Electric Cars Report

Harvard’s Office of Technology Development has granted an exclusive technology license to Adden Energy, Inc., a startup developing innovative solid-state battery systems for use in future electric vehicles that would fully charge in minutes. Adden Energy has closed a seed round with $5.15M in funding led by Primavera Capital Group, with participation by Rhapsody Venture Partners […] The post Harvard engineers develop solid-state battery that lasts 20 years, charges in 3 minutes appeared fi

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Tesla’s giant ‘safety recall’ of 1 million vehicles is just another software update

Electrek

The media has reported today on Tesla having to recall a massive number of electric vehicles in the US, but the fix for the “safety recall” is again just another software update that Tesla has already started to push. more…. The post Tesla’s giant ‘safety recall’ of 1 million vehicles is just another software update appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla set to build batteries at Giga Berlin faster than previously thought, despite recent reports

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Tesla is still planning to build electric vehicle battery cells in Germany at Giga Berlin, and faster than previously projected. This contradicts reports earlier this week that Tesla was delaying battery production in Germany with intentions to prioritize cell manufacturing in the United States, which would help the automaker benefit from recent government incentives.

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“Range doesn’t matter:” Electric trucks that work 24/7 on a small 40kW charger

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Electric heavy duty truck defies range fears by operating 24/7, through three different shifts, without any downtime, shifting large amounts of rock within a Norwegian city. The post “Range doesn’t matter:” Electric trucks that work 24/7 on a small 40kW charger appeared first on The Driven.

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The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Innovation News Network

Researchers from Linköping University have developed a roadmap, intended to guide policymakers towards the future of trustworthy AI. The post The importance of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Report: Chevy not planning dealer buyouts over EVs as GM offered for Buick, Cadillac

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Chevrolet won't follow sibling General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac in offering buyouts to dealerships that don't want to sell electric vehicles, a GM executive said in a recent interview with The Verge. In fact, the dealerships that take buyouts for their Buick and Cadillac franchises could end up selling Chevys exclusively, GM global vice.

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NIO sees first swap station roll off line in Europe as Hungarian plant goes into operation

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The first battery swap station made by NIO Power Europe Plant will be shipped to Germany. The post NIO sees first swap station roll off line in Europe as Hungarian plant goes into operation appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project

Electrek

A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California. more…. The post Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk says the Tesla Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas with waterproof ability

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Cybertruck will cross rivers, lakes, and seas “that aren’t too choppy,” because it will be waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat.” The Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019 and was set for production and deliveries in late 2020. It has been delayed on several occasions by Tesla due to parts constraints and a lack of production space.

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Deep Learning Could Bring the Concert Experience Home

Cars That Think

Now that recorded sound has become ubiquitous, we hardly think about it. From our smartphones, smart speakers, TVs, radios, disc players, and car sound systems, it’s an enduring and enjoyable presence in our lives. In 2017, a survey by the polling firm Nielsen suggested that some 90 percent of the U.S. population listens to music regularly and that, on average, they do so 32 hours per week.

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Solid-State Battery Maker ProLogium to Establish Its First Overseas Gigafactory

Electric Cars Report

The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has appointed Accuracy, the global independent financial and strategic consulting firm, to advise on the location of its first major Gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery factory in Europe and to work with its International Development team. Investment in the new factory will total US$8bn over the next decade.

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Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it's nearing production

Green Car Reports

California’s Lucid Motors, which just last week started taking reservations for its most expensive model yet, the quarter-million-dollar, 1,200-plus hp Air Sapphire, might already be starting production of its most affordable, sub-$90,000 Air Pure version. In a Twitter post Friday, the company provided a glimpse of a Lucid Air coming off the.

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Chinese Province of 9 Million+ to Ban Fossil Fuel Car Sales by 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s easy to pass over new policies on the city level or province level since cities and provinces are “small” relative to states and countries. That said, some are huge. The province of Hainan may not be a household name in the United States or Europe, but it is indeed a jurisdiction of more than […].

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A fire broke out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin; locals call for production stop

Electrek

A fire broke out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s recycling plant in the early hours of the morning, and now a local group that has been fighting the project is using the fire to call for stopping production. more…. The post A fire broke out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin; locals call for production stop appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX rolls out “high-performance” satellite internet for residential users

Teslarati

Back in February, SpaceX introduced a high-performance satellite internet solution that was specifically designed for businesses. The higher-tier kit is a step above the standard Starlink system, with its larger dish that features double the antenna capability to its faster internet speeds. Inasmuch as the service was attractive, however, there was one issue: it costs a whopping $2,500 for the high-performance satellite internet system and a very premium $500 per month for the service itself.

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