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CSIRO receives $1 million in funding for hydrogen refueling station as part of VH2

Green Car Congress

The government of the state of Victoria in Australia is providing more than $1 million in funding to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, that will enable it to partner with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2). The $10-million VH2 project is designed to bring researchers, industry partners and businesses together to test, trial and demonstrate new and emerging hydrogen technologies.

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Tesla existed before Elon Musk: Founders on how they pitched the idea

Green Car Reports

While he's the face of the electric-car maker today, Elon Musk did not start Tesla. Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning were co-founders of Tesla, aiming to produce what became the Tesla Roadster. They attracted investment from Musk, who was granted a chairman of the board position with his investment in 2004, during Tesla's first funding round.

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Front Group For Oil Company Representatives In Congress Celebrates All White Heritage; Called Out By Greenius, “CO2 Was At 395ppm When Shultz Endorsed Their B t. It’s 416ppm today.”

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Overview of Electric Vehicle Platforms in 2021

Charged Future

The rise of electric cars has been at a slow, but steady rate. The modern-day electric vehicle (EV) pioneers such as the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model S showed the public a glimpse into the potential electric future.

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

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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Bombardier Transportation (now part of Alstom) introduced a variety of green innovations to reduce CO 2 emissions and pollution in the railway sector. One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007.

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Toyota confirms US arrival for two electric vehicle models in 2021

Green Car Reports

Toyota’s all-electric vehicles are coming to America—in 2021, the company confirmed in an announcement Wednesday. That includes an arrival for two battery-electric vehicles, according to Toyota North America, and an additional plug-in hybrid model. By 2025, Toyota’s goal is to have 40% of new U.S. vehicle sales be electrified.

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My many strange and unusual cars

Gavin Shoebridge

My first car: 1976 Honda Civic I reckon cars have greatly improved my life since my very first car back in 1995,[.]. The post My many strange and unusual cars appeared first on GavinShoebridge.com.

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First charging station for EVs using second-life batteries from Irizar e-mobility is in service

Green Car Congress

The first charging station for EVs that uses energy storage based on second-life batteries from Irizar e-mobility is up and running. This charging point, developed by Repsol and Ibil , has been installed in a Repsol service station on the N-I road where it goes through the city of Tolosa in Gipuzkoa. Irizar e-mobility and Ibil earlier signed a collaboration agreement to give a second life to electric bus batteries.

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Flywheel tech helps ease grid demands of EV fast-charging

Green Car Reports

Although true flywheel-based kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) never quite caught on in racing or in production hybrids, a company in Israel has been working on putting the technology to use where it could make a big difference: EV fast-charging stations. The flywheels Chakratec uses for charging stations weigh about 330 pounds each and.

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Select Electric Motor Show brings future tech into focus at British Motor Show in 2021

Drive EV

The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing , the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now incorporate all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV suppliers.

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

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

The early weeks of the new year are always exciting. It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new opportunity to start feeling good about making some positive changes in our lives. And what could be more of a positive change than being more environmentally friendly in 2021? If this is something that’s been on your mind, stepping into the world of electric motoring has probably crossed it too, making the switch to an electric car or van could help you improve your lifestyle in a wonderful new way.

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EC approves second major battery innovation project; €2.9B (US$3.5B) from 12 member states

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The European Commission has approved , under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation in the battery value chain. The project, called “European Battery Innovation” (EuBatIn) was jointly prepared and notified by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden.

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Shell admits it's past peak oil, eyes carbon offsets as a business opportunity

Green Car Reports

Royal Dutch Shell says it is already past peak oil. In a Thursday press release, the company said "oil production peaked in 2019," and that it expects an annual decline of 1% to 2% per year. That's something Shell has anticipated for some time, and it's hoping a combination of new businesses will keep it from going the way of the dinosaurs whose.

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New ID.3 Pro brings additional motor option and lower entry price to Volkswagen’s EV

Discover EV

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is available to order now, bringing the electric hatchback’s entry price to £28,670, whilst maintaining the 260+ mile range of its more expensive counterparts.

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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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Rivian Targets IPO Before Year’s End

The Truth About Cars

Rivian Automotive is seeking to go public in the fall and targeting a valuation of at least $50 billion, according to the latest reports. The all-electric startup company, supported by Amazon and the Ford Motor Company, has already amassed around $8 million from investors and was valued at $27.6 billion less than a month ago. […]. The post Rivian Targets IPO Before Year’s End appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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AW-Energy entering green hydrogen market with wave energy device

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AW-Energy Oy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing a combined WaveRoller and HydrogenHub process for the production of green hydrogen. AW-Energy says that its wave energy device, when combined with other renewable energy sources, can enable significant green hydrogen cost reductions and is a viable solution in the drive to execute the world’s clean energy hydrogen roadmap.

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Detroit Diesel is going electric, in pivot to keep powering Freightliner

Green Car Reports

In a sign of the times, a brand that's known for its diesel engines is pivoting to become the supplier of e-axles for Freightliner's trucks. Detroit Diesel will manufacture electric powertrains for the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia semi truck and Freightliner eM2 medium-duty truck, according to a press release from Daimler Trucks, parent company.

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Vauxhall Combo-e Life to join brand’s EV range

Discover EV

A passenger version of the popular Combo van, the e-Life will offer much in the way of versatility and practicality alongside a few creature comforts and that all-important zero-emissions powertrain.

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SemaConnect Launches New Fleet Management Software Solution for Electric Fleets

Sema Connect

Companies and governments transitioning to commercial electric fleets can manage charging and track vehicles with the SemaConnect Network. The post SemaConnect Launches New Fleet Management Software Solution for Electric Fleets appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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TECO 2030 and Thecla Bodewes Shipyards to partner on hydrogen fuel cell river vessels

Green Car Congress

Norway-based TECO 2030 ASA is partnering with Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Holland to develop zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell propulsion on all types of river vessels, such as push tugs, dredgers, passenger and cargo ships and low-profile coasters. The Strategic Cooperation Agreement between the two is the platform for potential joint projects to develop efficient and safe hydrogen fuel cell river vessels, including manufacturing, installation, testing and common marketing.

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Electric Jeep Wrangler concept due for March debut, serious off-road ability

Green Car Reports

Jeep has been teasing for some time that an all-electric version of its iconic off-roader, the Wrangler, is on the way; and it recently shared information about where and when such a model will debut. The brand said on its “The Road Ahead” page that it will reveal a 100% battery powered Wrangler BEV concept as part of a group of.

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Vauxhall Mokka-e specs confirmed

Discover EV

The Vauxhall Mokka-e is now on sale and the Luton brand has confirmed the specifications of each of the four trim levels – including a special top-spec Launch Edition.

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PIA’s Joel Levin responds to GM/Will Ferrell “No Way, Norway” ad

Plug in America

During Sunday’s Super Bowl, General Motors ran an advertisement for their slate of electric vehicles with actor Will Ferrell, in which he comedically challenges Norway as the global leader in electric vehicles. Below, Plug In America Executive Director Joel Levin responds in his own video. Our friends at the Norwegian EV Association also responded to the GM ad below.

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INL validates 1000 charge-discharge cycles from Zenlabs’ Si anode Li-ion cells; USABC program

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Zenlabs Energy, an advanced lithium-ion cell company, announced that Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has successfully tested more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles from its high-energy Silicon anode pouch cells. Zenlabs is the recipient of a $4.8-million, 50% cost-share development contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) to develop low-cost, fast-charge electric vehicle (EV) batteries. ( Earlier post.).

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Because of EV adoption, Norway nearly leads the world in per-capita electricity use

Green Car Reports

Norway's aggressive push for electric-car adoption is leading to record electricity consumption. On Thursday morning, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., five million Norwegians used as much electricity as 10 million residents of neighboring Sweden, according to Bloomberg. That's due not only to the large number of EVs on the road, but also the.

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Distribution Costs and Distributed Generation

Energy Institute at HAAS

We need to get a handle on distribution costs as we get serious about electrification. (This post is co-authored with Duncan Callaway) Our household gets unusually excited about power system … Continue Reading Distribution Costs and Distributed Generation.

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Get Excited for these upcoming Energy webinars

Green Energy Consumers

In addition to our BIG DEAL panel on Phasing Out Gasoline later this month, we've got awesome webinars coming up on climate policy, installing solar, and electric cars. And they're all free! TCI 101: How to advocate for clean transportation in MA & RI: February 10th and 11th. Electric Vehicles 101: February 10th. Intro to EnergySage: Solar Made Easy: February 17th.

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Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

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Hyliion Holdings, a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, instroduced its next generation battery module which integrates Toshiba’s LTO cells with Hyliion’s technology to achieve longer battery life, higher charging rates and improved safety. Building on Hyliion’s proprietary battery system, the battery module will be incorporated into the next evolution of Hyliion’s Hybrid system.

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2022 Toyota electric sedan and crossover: What we know about upcoming EVs, platform

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday revealed that two new electric vehicles will be arriving for sale in the U.S. in 2021. Yes, that’s this year. While it may come as a bit of a surprise, it’s something Toyota has outlined before. It's just not a message that its U.S. organization has been boosting. In July 2019, Toyota in Japan announced that it will.

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What does Super Unleaded do? Is it worth paying more for premium fuel?

Green Cars News

Fuel for cars has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons for a couple of years now

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GM Hypes Norway’s EV Leadership

The Truth About Cars

Actor Will Farrell describes Norway’s EV leadership in one of the more amusing Super Bowl commercials, and how General Motors is looking to change all that here at home. According to a Forbes.com article, in March 2019 almost 60 percent of new cars sold in Norway were electric vehicles (EV), in a country bent on […]. The post GM Hypes Norway’s EV Leadership appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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A team led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers measured real-time and gravimetric PM 2.5 concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. A total of 71 stations across 12 transit lines were monitored during morning and evening rush hours (all pre-COVID).

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California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plunged

Green Car Reports

California is the trend-setter for green vehicles in the U.S. in many respects. It’s also far and wide the nation’s largest market for electric vehicles—and for plug-in hybrids. Despite the state’s efforts, PHEVs haven’t been gaining market ground in recent years. According to the quarterly report from the California.

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Audi e-tron GT: Tesla-beating fastback revealed

Green Cars News

Say hello to the all-new electric Audi e-tron GT

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