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California considers banning new diesel semis by 2040

Green Car Reports

California is considering new regulations that would ban sales of new diesel semi trucks by the 2040 model year, accelerating the timeline for a shift to zero-emission trucks. The requirement was laid out in a proposed rule released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) August 30 and is scheduled for consideration by the regulator October.

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

Green Car Congress

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

The Driven EV News

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

Green Car Congress

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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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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$250 CCS adapter lets Tesla EVs roam other charging networks

Green Car Reports

Tesla last week finally released a “CCS Combo 1” adapter for the North American market that will enable some recent models from the automaker to be charged at up to 250 kw at third-party stations, such as those from Electrify America or EVgo. In compatible models, it will allow owners to take advantage of a vast network of.

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Cummins unveils fourth-generation fuel cell at IAA

Green Car Congress

Cummins revealed its fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine at IAA. Designed to meet the duty-cycle, performance and packaging requirements of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, the fuel cell technology is available in 135 kW single and 270 kW dual modules. 135 kW fuel cell system. Scania in Europe and Daimler Trucks North America have each announced collaborations with Cummins to develop and integrate these next-generation fuel cell engines into demonstrator vehicles.

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

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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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Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV showcases the brand’s best

Green Car Reports

The redesigned 2023 Outlander plug-in hybrid is Mitsubishi’s most important vehicle. Not in terms of sales volume, performance, or even competitive efficiency: Instead, the three-row SUV showcases Mitsubishi’s potential moving forward. With an improved drive system and premium appointments, the new Outlander PHEV promises that.

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Ballard to supply Stadler with fuel cell systems to power first hydrogen train in US

Green Car Congress

Stadler Rail AG, a leading manufacturer of rolling stock, has ordered six 100 kW FCmove-HD+ fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems to power the first hydrogen train in the United States. The contract to provide the hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 train was awarded to Stadler by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), with the option of additional trains in the future.

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

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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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GM EVs at Hertz, Sorento Hybrid price hike, taxing the wealthy for EV infrastructure: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Why did Tesla issue a safety recall for more than a million vehicles this week? What is Volvo calling the fully electric counterpoint to its XC90 SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 23, 2022. The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets a price hike of roughly $2,000.

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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

Green Car Congress

Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan. The target vehicle weight of around 1000kg make it significantly lighter than most comparable compact SUVs.

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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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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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California diesel big-rig ban, Seoul EV chargers, BP and Hertz: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

California considers banning sales of diesel semis by 2040. Seoul thinks big about urban EV charging needs. And how will all those Hertz rental EVs stay charged? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BP will help keep the tens of thousands of Hertz rental EVs from Tesla, GM, Polestar, and other brands smartly charged, the companies announced.

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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

Green Car Congress

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD)—the US Department of Transportation agency responsible for the US waterborne transportation system— launched a 16-month study exploring low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The study group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St.

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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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Vermont introduces gas vehicle buyback program

Teslarati

Vermont has started a gas vehicle buyback program, “Replace Your Ride,” giving owners $3,000 for their old gas vehicles. According to VTDigger , the State of Vermont has introduced a gas vehicle buyback program called “Replace Your Ride.” The program will give owners $3,000 to surrender their gas vehicle that is ten years old or older, with the intention of helping people purchase electric vehicles in the future.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price hiked $1,500—before the $10,000 dealer markups

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a roughly $1,500 price hike for its sophomore model year, but that could prove insignificant next to loss of eligibility for the federal EV tax credit and persistent dealer markups. The base 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range has a $42,745 starting price with destination, while the range-topping Limited AWD.

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FreeWire Technologies to make available ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging for Chevron and Texaco stations

Green Car Congress

FreeWire Technologies, a global electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy solutions provider and a manufacturer of ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions ( earlier post ), announced a program to make available battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and solutions for Chevron-branded stations. This will include both Chevron’s company-owned stations as well as its independently owned retailer and marketer stations.

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‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035

Electrek

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday there will be “no more excuses” not to buy an electric vehicle after directing the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take significant action to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation to protect the environment. more…. The post ‘No more excuses’ – New York announces new zero-emission vehicle mandate by 2035 appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX wants to boost Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit with Dragon spacecraft

Teslarati

NASA and SpaceX have signed a Space Act Agreement to study the feasibility of boosting the orbit of the iconic Hubble Space Telescope, potentially ensuring that the highly successful observatory will remain operable well into the middle of this century. Thanks to three servicing missions completed in the 1990s and 2000s, Hubble remains highly productive more than 32 years after its launch.

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Oil giant BP will help keep Hertz EVs charged

Green Car Reports

Rental-car giant Hertz has announced several large-scale electric vehicle purchases from Tesla, GM, and Polestar, on the way to making EVs a quarter of its fleet by the end of 2024. That’s a lot of EVs—tens of thousands of them, and once in place they would quickly overwhelm existing public fast-charging stations around airports. So on.

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NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5

CN EV Post

NIO has not announced the number of first deliveries of the ET5, and they are expected to be known tomorrow in the company's expected release of September delivery figures. The post NIO begins deliveries of its highly anticipated sedan, ET5 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Here’s how the UK power sector could ditch 99% of natural gas by 2030

Electrek

The UK’s power sector can bring natural gas generation down to just 1% of electricity by 2030, which would avoid £93 billion ($99.6 million) in gas costs in the same period, according to new modeling from London-based independent energy think tank Ember. more…. The post Here’s how the UK power sector could ditch 99% of natural gas by 2030 appeared first on Electrek.

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Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ all-electric roadster officially open

Electric Cars Report

Wiesma`nn’s all-electric roadster is now available to reserve, German independent automaker announced on Monday. Customers are now able to register an interest for ‘Project Thunderball’ to secure a place on the customer reservations list. This follows on from the car’s successful global debut at this year’s prestigious amfAR Gala in Cannes, and the return of […] The post Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ all-electric roadster officially open appeared first on Electric C

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2023 Nissan Ariya starts at $44,485, price hiked for previously announced versions

Green Car Reports

The 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover starts at $44,485 with destination, but early reservation holders will get lower pricing on certain versions, Nissan confirmed Tuesday in a press release. The base price applies to the entry-level Ariya Engage trim level with front-wheel drive. The Engage is the only Ariya model to get a 65-kwh (63-kwh.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

Teslarati

Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s cars like the Model 3 and Model Y have protected occupants from otherwise serious accidents for years. . But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric car

Electrek

Tata Motors, an India-based automaker, has launched a new small hatchback all-electric vehicle starting at just $10,000. more…. The post Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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