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Sumitomo Rubber and Sumitomo Electric to join Sumitomo Riko, LanzaTech project

Green Car Congress

In November 2022, LanzaTech and Sumitomo Riko Company entered into a joint-development agreement to reuse rubber, resin and urethane waste for the production of a key chemical intermediate, isoprene. ( Earlier post.) Sumitomo Rubber along with Sumitomo Electric will be taking part in this joint development. The three companies will join forces with LanzaTech in joint development, aiming to pioneer groundbreaking technologies that enable a circular economy, transforming waste materials, including

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Review: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire sets a high bar, dresses down Plaid

Green Car Reports

If you haven’t noticed, there is a bit of a horsepower war going on with electric vehicles these days. The Porsche Taycan can be specced for 750 ponies. You can get over 800 hp in Rivian’s R1S SUV. Heck, the GMC Hummer EV delivers 1,000 horsepower. However, one that tops nearly everything is coming from an automaker that has some deep.

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Montauk Renewables signs LOI with European Energy to provide CO2 for e-methanol production in Texas

Green Car Congress

Montauk Renewables —a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery and conversion of biogas into RNG—and its subsidiary Montauk Energy Holdings signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with EE North America, a North American subsidiary of Denmark–based European Energy , to deliver all biogenic CO 2 volumes from all its Texas facilities sufficient for large scale production of e-fuels such as e-methanol.

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2024 Cadillac Celestiq costs $340,000, customers invited to spec cars

Green Car Reports

Cadillac was serious when it said pricing for the Celestiq EV flagship would start above $300,000. In a LinkedIn post last week, Cadillac chief marketing officer Melissa Grady Dias announced the start of customer commissions for the hand-built hatchback, and confirmed the base price is approximately $340,000 before destination. That base price is.

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

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DOE: In 2021, 87% of US truck freight tonnage was shipped less than 250 miles

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Trucks moved nearly 12 billion tons of freight domestically in 2021, with most of the shipments traveling less than 250 miles, according to analysis of US Department of Transportation (DOT) data by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Shipments below 100 miles accounted for 44% of the total tonnage, and shipments between 100 and 249 miles accounted for 43%.

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Fisker and Foxconn deal reportedly not finalized

Green Car Reports

A deal between Fisker and Foxconn for contract manufacturing of Fisker's planned Pear EV has not been finalized, according to a recent TechCrunch report. "In the Foxconn deal specifically, we don't yet have a final conclusion to this deal," Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker said in an interview with TechCrunch on the sideline of an event in.

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Comment on Nio says rumors of Mercedes deal false by Netlist

CN EV Post

Last week, William Li accompanied several foreigners on a tour of a battery swap station, sparking a new round of rumors that Nio and Mercedes-Benz had entered into a partnership.

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Gevo’s Net-Zero 1 ethanol-to-jet advances in $950M DOE loan guarantee process

Green Car Congress

Gevo announced that its Net-Zero 1 ethanol-to-jet project has been invited by the US Department of Energy to the due diligence and term sheet negotiation phase for a $950-million loan guarantee under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. The invitation was based on the DOE’s determination that Gevo’s Net-Zero 1 Project is highly qualified and suitable for a loan guarantee from the DOE.

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Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection

Electrek

It’s a tale as old as timeâ€Ĥ well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech?

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Topsoe selected by World Energy GH2 to supply ammonia loop for Canada’s largest renewable hydrogen plant

Green Car Congress

Topsoe has signed an agreement with World Energy GH2 , a net-zero solutions provider, to provide Topsoe’s dynamic ammonia loop technology for Canada’s largest—and one of the world’s first-to-market, renewable hydrogen projects—Project Nujio’qonik. (Nujio’qonik is The Mi’kmaw name for Bay St. George) Located in the Bay St. George region of Newfoundland and Labrador, Project Nujio’qonik was announced by World Energy GH2 in spring 2022 with an intended investment of US$12 billion to pro

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

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Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds

Electrek

EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. moreâ€Ĥ The post Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds appeared first on Electrek.

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European Commission greenlights â‚Ĵ1.5B grant to Prologium for solid-state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk

Green Car Congress

Taiwan-based ProLogium, a developer and manufacturer of next-generation EV solid-state battery solutions selected France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing plant outside Asia. The European Commission has now given a green light to a â‚Ĵ1.5-billion grant from the French government to support ProLogium’s project. ( Earlier post.

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Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero

Electrek

Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. moreâ€Ĥ The post Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Air Sapphire final production specifications announced

EV Specifications

Lucid Group today unveiled the final production specs for the highly anticipated Lucid Air Sapphire - the world's first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan, achieving 0-60 mph in 1.89 seconds, 0-100 mph in 3.84 seconds, and the quarter mile in 8.95 seconds, with a top speed of 205 mph. Lucid's new halo car features three motors, four driving modes, carbon-ceramic brakes, a special.

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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 Q2 earnings: raised guidance plus EV margins improved by 50%

Electrek

After posting strong Q2 earnings, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is raising guidance numbers for the year. Rivian continues ramping production while gross margins improved by 50%. Overall, it was a solid improvement quarter-over-quarter. moreâ€Ĥ The post Rivian Q2 earnings: raised guidance plus EV margins improved by 50% appeared first on Electrek.

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New All-Electric BMW i5 M60 To Make North American Debut At Monterey Car Week

Electric Cars Report

BMW arrives at Monterey Car Week and Legends of the Autobahn fully charged for 2023, armed with an assembly of the latest vehicles that celebrate a Motorsport-bred heritage and look to a sustainable future. Building on the success of the i4 M50 and iX M60 is the latest addition to the electrified M Performance collection: […] The post New All-Electric BMW i5 M60 To Make North American Debut At Monterey Car Week appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof?

Electrek

A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. moreâ€Ĥ The post Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof? appeared first on Electrek.

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Proterra Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Electric Cars Report

Commercial vehicle electrification company Proterra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. The decision to file for bankruptcy was made on a voluntary basis within the jurisdiction of the District of Delaware, where the company is legally incorporated. The company hopes to strengthen its financial position by recapitalizing or selling business units.

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GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs

Electrek

Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities.

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BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans are Headed to Mexico

Electric Cars Report

BrightDrop is taking on North America by adding Mexico as the next country to receive its electric vans. With products in the United States, Canada and soon to be Mexico, GM’s e-delivery tech business is helping commercial fleet customers with their electrification needs across the continent. The first two products coming to Mexico are BrightDrop’s […] The post BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans are Headed to Mexico appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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After over 11,000 miles on an electric bike, here’s how much money one woman saved

Electrek

We’ve always known that electric bikes are great alternatives to cars for many reasons, one of which is that they save riders significant cash. But rarely do we get a chance like this to see just how much money someone has saved by regularly using an e-bike to replace many of their car trips. moreâ€Ĥ The post After over 11,000 miles on an electric bike, here’s how much money one woman saved appeared first on Electrek.

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GM's EVs Will Offer Bi-Directional Charging by 2026

The Truth About Cars

General Motors has an exciting few years ahead of it, as the automaker plans several new EVs before the end of the decade. Starting in 2026 , GM’s electric vehicles will offer a clever bi-directional charging function that allows them to act as backup home generators or emergency EV chargers for other drivers. GM will kick off the initiative with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, which rides on its Ultium platform.

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Motiv introduces Argo, a new kind of medium-duty electric truck

Electrek

Motiv Power Systems, a 14-year veteran of the electric truck industry, has just announced Argo, a new medium-duty Class 4-6 truck designed from the ground up to be electric, available in 2024. moreâ€Ĥ The post Motiv introduces Argo, a new kind of medium-duty electric truck appeared first on Electrek.

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Groundbreaking ammonia loop technology will fuel Canada’s largest green hydrogen plant

Innovation News Network

Carbon emission reduction specialist Topsoe will provide its ammonia loop technology for Canada’s largest green hydrogen plant. The post Groundbreaking ammonia loop technology will fuel Canada’s largest green hydrogen plant appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lucid On Track for Annual Production Guidance of More Than 10,000 EVs

Electric Cars Report

Lucid Group announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Lucid reported Q2 revenue of $150.9 million on deliveries of 1,404 vehicles and is on track to manufacture more than 10,000 vehicles in 2023. Additionally, Lucid initiated material shipments of vehicles to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Lucid ended the second quarter […] The post Lucid On Track for Annual Production Guidance of More Than 10,000 EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Report: Haas Automation May Still Be Doing Business In Russia

The Truth About Cars

When Russia invaded Ukraine and governments around the world began systematically cutting financial ties with the Putin-led government, companies quickly followed suit. McDonald’s famously moved out, and other international firms did the same, wanting to avoid being seen as doing business with an abusive Russian government. Now, it appears that at least one American company could still be working with Russia , as a report from PBS points to Haas Automation’s ties to the country.

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Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’

Electrek

Tesla and EnergyHub have announced a new partnership to build “the largest virtual power plant in [the] Northeast.” moreâ€Ĥ The post Tesla partners with EnergyHub to build ‘largest virtual power plant in Northeast’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla To Build Semi Megacharging Stations From Texas To California — Maybe

CleanTechnica EVs

Last year, Tesla unveiled its electric Semi in an initial order for PepsiCo at the company’s Modesto distribution facility. Now, as the company looks to expand the reach of the electric Semis, Tesla has requested funding from the U.S. government to build nine Megacharging stations, which are expected to run from Texas to California.

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Solar, wind provided majority of new US generating capacity in first half of 2023

Electrek

Utility-scale solar and wind provided over half of new US generating capacity added in the first half of 2023, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. moreâ€Ĥ The post Solar, wind provided majority of new US generating capacity in first half of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Augmenting human creativity with AI

Innovation News Network

Learn more about whether the rise of AI and Large Language Models poses a threat to human creativity and labour. The post Augmenting human creativity with AI appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

The Truth About Cars

When it comes to reviews, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X has taken it on its oddly-shaped chin. And, as I found out, for good reason. That’s a shame because had this car been done right, it could’ve easily worked as affordable EV transport. Instead, it’s a weird package that has pricing that is considered affordable relative to the average transaction price, but still not "cheap.

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The Lucid Air Sapphire — 1st Ride

CleanTechnica EVs

Lucid has dropped the official specs for its peak performance Air Sapphire and they invited CleanTechnica out to an exclusive drive event in the foothills overlooking Los Angeles, California.

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Tesla hires new manufacturing executive to lead elusive Giga Nevada expansion

Electrek

Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. moreâ€Ĥ The post Tesla hires new manufacturing executive to lead elusive Giga Nevada expansion appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrify America: Stranger Things

CleanTechnica EVs

We just took another trip up to Saratoga, New York, via I-88 this past weekend. We stopped at the EVolve NY charger station (4 chargers) in Oneonta, NY, which is about ⅔ of the way to the destination.

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