Mon.Jul 17, 2023

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Fabrum and Chart Industries execute MoU for micro-scale liquefiers for hydrogen

Green Car Congress

New Zealand-based Fabrum and Chart Industries have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of Micro-Scale Liquefiers for hydrogen and other gases. The collaboration targets the rapidly increasing demand for liquefaction systems as industries work to decarbonize and transition to new energy sources. The Micro-Scale Liquefier enables small-scale liquid hydrogen production under 5 tonnes per day, offering a new future for sustainable transport, industry, and energy

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Ford F-150 Lightning costs $51,990 after $9,979 price cut

Green Car Reports

Ford just brought the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck a lot closer to the originally promised starting price. On Monday, Ford lowered the price of the F-150 Lightning by $9,979 on the base Pro model. It now costs $51,990, including a $1,995 destination charge. The pricing adjustment marks the first decrease after four price hikes since the.

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PLANA signs LOI with Hi-Air for 30 CP-01 AAM aircraft for 2031 delivery

Green Car Congress

PLANA , a developer of hybrid advanced air mobility (AAM) eVTOL aircraft, signed a letter of intent (LOI) and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hi-Air, a South Korean commercial air carrier, to supply 30 AAM aircraft. Under the LOI, PLANA will supply its hybrid-electric AAM aircraft, CP-01, to Hi-Air from 2030. The first 10 aircraft will be delivered in 2031, with the remaining 20 to be delivered later.

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Tesla teases first Cybertruck made at Austin, no details yet

Green Car Reports

Tesla reported on Saturday that it’s built its first Cybertruck at its Austin factory. The announcement, which sets the stage for further discussion during Tesla’s quarterly update for shareholders Wednesday, was accompanied by no new information about the electric truck, or even a verification that this is truly a production model.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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First MAN ME-GA Otto-cycle engine completes gas trials

Green Car Congress

MAN Energy Solutions announced that the first ME-GA engine has completed gas trials aboard an LNG carrier built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for Norwegian shipping company, Knutsen OAS Shipping. The new engine is an Otto-cycle variant of the company’s successful ME-GI engine. As its pre-mixed combustion results in low NO x emissions, the ME-GA engine is inherently Tier II and Tier III compliant in gas-operation mode.

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Tesla and BYD both seeking to make affordable EVs in India

Green Car Reports

India is the world's third-largest new-car market, after China and the U.S., and the two leading EV makers are looking to tap it with affordable models. Tesla is discussing an investment deal with the Indian government that would see the U.S. automaker open a factory in the country with an annual capacity of 500,000 vehicles, according to a.

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F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck made, EU charging, Tesla and BYD in India: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford gives its electric truck a big price cut. Europe plans to expand charging infrastructure—and hydrogen fueling. Tesla and BYD are reportedly considering an expansion into India. And Tesla made at least one Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A nearly $10,000 price cut on the Ford F-150 Lightning means that at $51,990.

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Another SpaceX Falcon 9 joins the 16 Launch Club

Teslarati

Launching at 11:50 p.m. ET (03:50 UTC) on July 15th, another Falcon 9 joined the 16 launch club. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Just days after the Falcon 9 B1058 broke the launch record , B1060 launched for the 16th time and successfully landed on the droneship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’ and will be brought back to Port Canaveral for refurbishment before its 17th flight in the coming months, which will most likely be another

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

Get Electric Vehicle

Are you aware of the advancements in the automotive industry? Artificial intelligence and connected vehicles are interesting inventions in the field of vehicles. Autonomous driving of a vehicle is a technology in which a vehicle travels itself without the help of a driver. It is also known as Self driving electric vehicle. What is a Self-driving electric vehicle?

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Tesla sues supercapacitor company over patent infringement, despite open patent pledge

Electrek

Tesla is suing a supercapacitor company in Australia for patent infringement, despite the automaker’s pledge that “all our patents are belong to you.” But Tesla’s pledge to open its patents came with a very important requirement that this company didn’t respect. more… The post Tesla sues supercapacitor company over patent infringement, despite open patent pledge appeared first on Electrek.

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

Brief

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Hyundai Santa Fe Undergoes Radical Surgery

The Truth About Cars

It's been a long time since your author has seen a redesign as radical as what Hyundai is promising with the new Santa Fe. Quite frankly, it's a bit refreshing to see an automaker make a change this major -- though there are exceptions, redesigns lately seem to be more often about evolution than revolution. I applaud the strategy regardless of what I think of the execution.

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I did burnouts in the mud at Mt. Magna testing a new 4WD EV powertrain system [Videos]

Electrek

Yes, that’s a Jeep Gladiator in the image above, which is inherently not electric (quite the opposite actually). However, thanks to Magna International ’s new EtelligentTerrain EV powertrain system, 4WD combustion vehicles like Jeeps will soon be able to tear up muddy terrain without any emissions. I recently got invited to Mt. Magna in Michigan, where I tested the new EV powertrain system, climbed the mountain, and sprayed mud EVERYWHERE.

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Fisker will produce 100 Fisker Extreme Vigyan Edition SUVs for the India market

Electric Cars Report

Fisker Inc. announced on Monday it will produce 100 Fisker Ocean Extreme Vigyan Edition all-electric SUVs for the India market. “India offers exciting opportunities for us,” Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said. “Following the successful start of deliveries in Europe and the US, we’re thrilled that we can bring the Fisker Ocean Extreme, with its […] The post Fisker will produce 100 Fisker Extreme Vigyan Edition SUVs for the India market appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Elon Musk comments on Ford F150 Lightning pricing as Tesla Cybertruck price is up in the air

Electrek

Elon Musk says the Ford F150 Lightning is too expensive, as Ford slashes the price to help demand catch up to increased production. As Tesla Cybertruck’s price is up in the air, some believe this could hint at the electric pickup truck coming in cheaper than the Lightning. more… The post Elon Musk comments on Ford F150 Lightning pricing as Tesla Cybertruck price is up in the air appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Vehicle to Everything Can Be the Answer to Support the Grid — GridBeyond

CleanTechnica EVs

Several states are mandating all-electric vehicle sales by 2035, and one of the most commonly asked questions surrounding widespread EV adoption is “Can the grid handle all those electric cars?

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Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash

Electrek

Elon Musk and other Tesla board members have agreed to return over $735 million in stock awards and cash as part of a settlement of a lawsuit over the board’s compensation. more… The post Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash appeared first on Electrek.

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Regulating radioactive materials: The ‘what, who, and how’ of innovation

Innovation News Network

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission discusses the variety of uses for radioactive materials and how the agency is regulating them. The post Regulating radioactive materials: The ‘what, who, and how’ of innovation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Ford F-150 Lightning gets $10K price cut, $50K MSRP as ramping supply meets demand

Electrek

Ford Motor Company says it is in the home stretch of massive upgrade to its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan – soon enabling the facility to triple F-150 Lightning production. This level of scaling paired with reduced raw materials costs is now enabling Ford to cut the price of all trims of the F-150 Lightning, delivering MSRPs closer to numbers originally promised when the electric pickup first debuted.

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Tesla Cybertruck Production Has Begun - Sort Of

The Truth About Cars

The Tesla Cybertruck has finally made it to production, but hopeful buyers shouldn’t be jumping for joy just yet. The company has already confirmed that volume production won’t start until 2024, and if a new Twitter rumor is correct, the truck will only be available in one battery variant at launch. The Bearded Tesla recently tweeted that early Cybertrucks will only come with the 350-mile battery pack, according to an internal source.

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Watch Tesla Semi blow past diesel trucks up a hill

Electrek

A new video showcases how the Tesla Semi’s electric truck powertrain outperforms diesel trucks as the Tesla electric truck blows past diesel trucks up a hill. more… The post Watch Tesla Semi blow past diesel trucks up a hill appeared first on Electrek.

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Used Car of the Day: 2014 Ford Focus ST

The Truth About Cars

Today's used car of the day is a 2014 Ford Focus ST that asks $14,500 and is based in Oregon. The car is on its second owner and has a clean title. The seller says it has never been in an accident, though a body panel was replaced after a minor incident with a mailbox. So, too, was a mirror. There are 71,000 miles on the clock. Mods are plenty and include a cold air intake, LED headlamps, JBL subwoofer and amp, and a custom-wired radar detector.

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Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month

Electrek

Kia is already accumulating sales after beginning deliveries of its flagship electric SUV less than a month ago. Kia sold over 1,300 EV9 models in its first month on the market. more… The post Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Price Drops, Production Increasing to 150,000/Year

CleanTechnica EVs

Many electric vehicle fans hoped the Ford F-150 Lightning would take the US by storm — at least, as much as it could with the production capacity Ford targets. And the electric truck has done quite okay.

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Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility

Electrek

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) just got a huge break. Despite opposition, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal contesting the legitimacy of Rivian’s expected property tax breaks for its new $5 billion EV facility in the state. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility appeared first on Electrek.

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HiPhi Y Electric SUV Officially Launched At A Global Event In Shanghai

Electric Cars Report

HiPhi, the Chinese premium EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, has officially launched its latest model – the mid-size SUV HiPhi Y – at a global event in Shanghai. The Y joins HiPhi’s dual flagship models, the X ‘Super SUV’ and Z ‘Digital GT’, inspired by their bold styling and visionary technologies. Attended by […] The post HiPhi Y Electric SUV Officially Launched At A Global Event In Shanghai appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CSC E-RT3 launched as 75 mph seated electric scooter for under $7k

Electrek

CSC Motorcycles, the southern California motorcycle and scooter ( and e-bike ) dealer known for its modestly-priced two-wheelers, has just unveiled yet another interesting electric scooter. The CSC E-RT3 comes with highway-capable specs yet at a fraction of the competition’s cost. more… The post CSC E-RT3 launched as 75 mph seated electric scooter for under $7k appeared first on Electrek.

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Advancing domestic lithium production for the battery storage market

Innovation News Network

Learn how Century Lithium is aiming to facilitate domestic lithium production for the emerging electric vehicle and energy storage market. The post Advancing domestic lithium production for the battery storage market appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Opel Experimental Concept To Debut At The IAA Mobility 2023

Electric Cars Report

After revealing the name of its upcoming concept car as the Opel Experimental just last week, the German brand has now offered a tantalising preview of the design study by releasing first images of the vehicle. The photographs reveal the extreme precision and high attention to detail of the Opel Experimental, which will show the […] The post Opel Experimental Concept To Debut At The IAA Mobility 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Nissan is recalling nearly 1.4 million cars around the globe, including the LEAF

Electrek

Nissan’s sales continue to climb in the US on the wings of its Ariya SUV – its second BEV model after the long-running LEAF – but the Japanese automaker is facing a major recall of over 1 million vehicles across three global markets. more… The post Nissan is recalling nearly 1.4 million cars around the globe, including the LEAF appeared first on Electrek.

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2024 Chevrolet Traverse -- Going The Rugged Route

The Truth About Cars

The Chevrolet Traverse has, for most of its life, had styling that was mostly "urban" in theme. Not anymore. The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is throwing on its flannel and work boots. This redesigned family hauler will come in four trims -- LS, LT, Z71, and RS -- and all will be powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 315 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque that pairs to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats

Electrek

The Portuguese company Faro Electric Boats has just pulled the cover off of the new Faro PowerDock. The off-grid electric dock and boat lift is powered by a solar array, offering recharging opportunities even when shore power isn’t an option. more… The post Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats appeared first on Electrek.

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Challenges of space-based Space Situational Awareness

Innovation News Network

Learn more about the challenges of ensuring Space Situational Awareness and how NORSS’ sensor technologies can assist. The post Challenges of space-based Space Situational Awareness appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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QOTD: Close Encounters With the Animal Kingdom

The Truth About Cars

I had to come to a complete stop in the middle of a two-lane highway in upstate New York last week because a deer decided to cross the road in front of me. Years ago, I was the passenger in a Hyundai Veloster somewhere in Oregon (or perhaps Washington state) when a deer jumped in front of us and we were millimeters from impact. When I was in high school, a deer jumped in front of my Fox-body Mustang and I missed it by a razor-thin margin -- had I hit it, I might not be here.

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Tesla launches ‘Charge on Solar’ to charge your cars with sunshine

Electrek

Tesla has officially launched its new ‘Charge on Solar’ feature to let its electric car owners charge their vehicles with sunshine. more… The post Tesla launches ‘Charge on Solar’ to charge your cars with sunshine appeared first on Electrek.

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